Riding from Auckland back to Wgtn

[Str8 Jacket]

Hey guy's I am flying into Auckland at 12pm on Monday 13th November to pick up my new bike and ride it back to Wgtn.

What I was hoping is that someone would be able to pick me up from the airport and take me to the bike which will be on the North Shore at Frosty's place of work. Please?!

Also if anyone would be able to escort me out of Auckland down the motorway and then point me in the right direction, that would be awesome too....
I would also really appreciate it if people could meet up with me along the way and escort me as far as they possibly can. Im nervous as hell and while I know that im more than capable of doing this a bit of company would be the piece of mind I need to help me relax. But I wont be going fast!

If anyone can help me with this please let me know. My phone number is 027 668 7628 but I will check on here during the day as well.

[Jantar]

I'm the wrong end of the country to help out Str8, but have a great ride. Its the best way to get to know your bike. I would suggest going via Taranaki rather than the Desert Road for your first long distance ride. Enjoy.

[Str8 Jacket]

Ah yeah I plan of what I intend to do might help, eh?!

I arrive at 12 Noon, need to get to Frosty's work then I plan on leaving Auckland about 2pmish and head to Taupo where I will stay the night. Then I'll head back to Wgtn the next day.

If anyone could give me a bed for the night in Taupo that'd be awesome! Failing that what are the Backpackers like in Taupo?

[crashe]

Weather permitting I can meet you over at Frosty's workplace.......in Devonport..... and help escort you back out of town..... maybe even ride with you down to Hamilton.

Or if he can get the bike to you at the airport then I can also meet you there.

We can refuel up at BP autobahn if you like if others want to join in on the ride down.

Oh yeah I dont ride fast either..... so that will give you time to get used to your new baby.

[Str8 Jacket]

Weather permitting I can meet you over at Frosty's workplace.......in Devonport..... and help escort you back out of town..... maybe even ride with you down to Hamilton.

Or if he can get the bike to you at the airport then I can also meet you there.

We can refuel up at BP autobahn if you like if others want to join in on the ride down.

Cool, thanks thats a great idea! I'll definately take you up on the offer to escort me down the motorway and if you dont mind coming to Hamilton with me that'd be awesome to! I need to get to Frosty's work, hopefully someone can help me out.... I dont mind jumping on the back of someones bike to get there....

[sels1]

Glad to see you took the riding option Hels. Prolly a good idea to stick to the main road too as it has the best cellphone coverage and more people passing along it to help you out if you had a breakdown or whatever.

[Str8 Jacket]

Glad to see you took the riding option Hels. Prolly a good idea to stick to the main road too as it has the best cellphone coverage and more people passing along it to help you out if you had a breakdown or whatever.

Yeah thats what I reckon too. I pretty sure i'll just go over the Desert Rd as its the quickest way and one that I have been over quite a few times!

[terbang]

I'm out and about at the Airport on that day so pending on what time you get there I could probably give yer a ride to the shore.

[TLDV8]

Since i am living a life of leisure still.

If Terbang wasn't able to pick you up,i could, being 10 minutes away.
Then depending how things pan out with Crashe,i could grab the TL and escort you to Taupo then head back.. ...I don't need much reason to fire the bike up.

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I think the main thing to do on an Adventure like this is relax and enjoy it (perhaps easier said than done)...and not to look at it as the whole distance but from town to town.
It will be a case of when you see Welly.

[Str8 Jacket]

If Terbang wasn't able to pick you up,i could, being 10 minutes away.
Then depending how things pan out with Crashe,i could grab the TL and escort you to Taupo then head back.. ...I don't need much reason to fire the bike up.

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Hey that would be absolutely AWESOME!!!! PM sent....

[terbang]

Ahh moron I am. Didn't read yer post. Midday, If ya want I'll take me Busa to work and give yer a lift to the Shore. Would be great to ride outta town with you and Tl and crashe and others if they are around.

[Str8 Jacket]

Wow, so many offers cheers guy's.... I have pmed TLDV8 to come and pick me up for the airport, but I really dont mind who does! As for the company outta Auckland to Taupo - the more the merrier!!

[Drum]

I suggest watching Easy Rider (again) before making your trip - just to get you in the mood.

[crashe]

I suggest watching Easy Rider (again) before making your trip - just to get you in the mood.

ohhhhhhhhh shite and the wellington crew meet her with guns blazing...

[terbang]

Wow, so many offers cheers guy's.... I have pmed TLDV8 to come and pick me up for the airport, but I really dont mind who does! As for the company outta Auckland to Taupo - the more the merrier!!

No thats cool I was just looking for an excuse to ride the bus to work. Still would be keen for a ride though if some of you are heading down south for a bit..