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.
I looked a right n*b on the bus...
*Highways Agency Bad Weather Advice to Drivers Please Read *
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I'm gonna need a bigger bike.
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Or a bigger rucksack
when all is said and done - there is more said than done.
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Who needs all of that kit ? I am still wearing my shorts as I cycle in to the frozen confines of A & T.
Hardy Midlanders ! ( must be from my ancient Viking ancestors )
There's nothing I can do if it don't get through, blame it on the Pony Express !
There's nothing I can say if it's gone a stray, blame it on the Pony Express !
There's nothing I can say if it's gone a stray, blame it on the Pony Express !
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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.
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No but they do have snow chains and they are more rugged than us being either Canadian or Alaskanprospero 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.