*Highways Agency Bad Weather Advice to Drivers Please Read *

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*Highways Agency Bad Weather Advice to Drivers Please Read *

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The Highways Agency said anyone travelling in these snow & icy conditions should take the following with them :-

A shovel,
blanket,
sleeping bag,
extra clothing,
scarf,
hat,
gloves,
24hr supply of food and drink,
de-icer,
rock salt,
torch,
safety triangle,
tow rope,
petrol can,
first aid kit
and jump leads.







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I'm gonna need a bigger bike. :roll:
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Or a bigger rucksack :giggle:
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:D

Who needs all of that kit ? I am still wearing my shorts as I cycle in to the frozen confines of A & T.

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Anyone watch Ice Road Truckers? Those guys (and gals) do 500 mile trips in -40 temps on totally slick ice. Sometimes over frozen lakes. And they don't seem to carry half that gear. :shock:
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prospero wrote:Anyone watch Ice Road Truckers? Those guys (and gals) do 500 mile trips in -40 temps on totally slick ice. Sometimes over frozen lakes. And they don't seem to carry half that gear. :shock:
No but they do have snow chains and they are more rugged than us being either Canadian or Alaskan :giggle: :giggle:
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