Dutch bikerchick moved to Auckland and is new on the forum (Marjolein-MJ)

**Marjolein-MJ** · 17th February 2010, 18:33

Hi there,

My name is marjolein (MJ) and I came to NZ a couple weeks ago. I have a honda magna v30 at home and haven't really the money (yet) to buy a bike here, but will definitely rent a bike here for a tour or whatever. It would be nice to meet some people around the area who would like to tour once in a while or so. I've been in Auckland (and NZ) almost a month, and have met some nice people, but I really miss my bike and love to rent a bike asap and explore the area, but mainly just enjoy riding

oh and I ride a chopper, but I don't discriminate bikes, all is welcome

And most bikers my age ride racers anyway

And btw; I'm a total chick when it comes to the technical part of bikes, I just like to ride and pimp a little bit, but mostly just ride (with or without an HDsound)

So i'll apologize beforehand

So looking forward to meet some nice bikers here

cheers,

MJ

**NewRob** · 17th February 2010, 19:30

Welcome to N.Z and KB. You meet all kinds of people here, good and bad/loud mouth........enjoy your stay here and hope to meet up on rides one day.

**Gone Burger** · 17th February 2010, 19:41

Welcome indeed. Hope New Zealand treats you well, and that you can discover some of the wonderful roads it has to offer riders. I am only just discovering some of these myself. And like you, am a total chick that lacks the technical knowlege but know I am completely hooked on riding.

I live in Wellington. If you are ever down thie way, let me know and well find someone to rent you a bike and go for a ride.

All the best!

**Meanie** · 17th February 2010, 20:00

Hi MJ, Welcome to NZ
Im kiwi born but both my parents emigrated here years ago from Holland, most of my relatives still over there
If you venture south, look us up. I love the long distance touring as well. We got the four points coming up late in the year, then the southern cross in March next year, great excuse to ride from end to end of the country

Four points is four corners of the north island over two to three weeks
The southern cross is a little more challenging as it includes the bottom of the south island and one week time frame with check points having one hour envelope

**The Everlasting** · 17th February 2010, 20:02

Welcome to KB,and NZ..

**Bikemad** · 17th February 2010, 21:48

hi MJ and welcome to godzone............

**Marjolein-MJ** · 19th February 2010, 17:07

Hey guys,

Thank you so much for the warm welkom

Too bad most of you bikers don't live in Auckland, I might go south but think it's kinda scary to do that by myself for the first time. I'm thinking about going to Raglan next weekend, I probably can handle that

**Edbear** · 19th February 2010, 17:10

We live in Auckland, or rather the best place near it. Do you have a place to stay?

**Marjolein-MJ** · 19th February 2010, 17:13

Yeah, I live in city centre, it's an approx 30 minutes walk to the suzuki dealer

**vifferman** · 19th February 2010, 18:06

Hiya, Marjo!

Welcome to New Zealand and to Kiwi Biker.
My wife's parents are both Dutch (from Deurne), and we're off to the Netherlands in May for our second visit.

Whereabouts are you from?
By coincidence the company I work for has just taken over another company in the Netherlands and so I've had to do some translation work - good way to learn some Dutch.

**Marjolein-MJ** · 19th February 2010, 18:15

Hey vifferman,

Say 'hi' to NL for me

I'm originally from Den Helder, but lived the longest in Tiel and moved from Den Bosch to Auckland, since I studied there..
How can you 'by coincidence' take over another company? Must be a small company than

How's the dutch going? I use google translate more often than I want to admit

**Cloggy** · 19th February 2010, 18:30

Ahhh, so all the Dutchies are coming out of the woodwork now to welcome a fellow ~~countryman~~ countryperson.
There are a lot more Dutchmen in this country that a lot of people realise.
Welcome Marjolein.
I too am Dutch but have lived here for a long time, much longer that I have lived in the Netherlands. Orignally from Roermond then Swalmen in Limburg. Now in Wainuiomata near Wellington.
This is a wonderful country, much better suited to motorcycling than the Netherlands as you will no doubt find out.
Veel plezier, en als je ooit deze kant op komt dan zien we jou misschien nog wel eens.

**Marjolein-MJ** · 19th February 2010, 18:45

Yes, if I ever have 9 hours of free time and no idea how to spend the small amount of money I don't make at my volunteerjob, then I will definitely come by!!!
No seriously, as much as I like the dutch (as a finishing touch, God created the dutch) right?

I've never driven a tour longer than 3 hours on my own, so unless I can tour with other bikes, we've probably got to meet halfway

**Mom** · 19th February 2010, 18:57

Originally Posted by Marjolein-MJ

Hey guys,

Thank you so much for the warm welkom

Too bad most of you bikers don't live in Auckland, I might go south but think it's kinda scary to do that by myself for the first time. I'm thinking about going to Raglan next weekend, I probably can handle that

Welcome to KB love.

Originally Posted by Edbear

We live in Auckland, or rather the best place near it. Do you have a place to stay?

Ahem! Close to the best place.