Any fun ideas or advice for this Canadian chica?

**roadtripdiva** · 7th January 2010, 14:59

What a coinicidence, I just picked up a flyer for that event yesterday in a bike shop in Thames...was wondering what the deal was...if it was a good scene. I haev no idea where I'll be late feb...so far I have until late january sort of figured out with lots of room for change as I like to be able to go where the wind blows me. So fun meeting people who tell you about something great you absolutely must do and then being able to change plans on the spot to check it out. If I end up around there at that time I'll try to let you know, would lvoe to meet you, see what you're ridding...hear your stories. you know, the good stuff life is made of.
Ciao,
rayne

**roadtripdiva** · 7th January 2010, 15:10

Thanks man,
I am slowly finding my way around this site...I actually couldn't find this thread for a few days.....ahhh...wow, I am SUCH a techie.

I have some 19 year olds around me schooling me in the ways of forums and blogs presently.

**Dean** · 7th January 2010, 15:22

Another Gn250 owner kewl, here's a pic of one Im making up to be the ultimate tourer :http://i48.tinypic.com/2ylwzg9.jpg

And the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTReO-A0VOE

Just thought you might be interested, good luck with the trip.

**Maha** · 7th January 2010, 15:32

Originally Posted by roadtripdiva

Thanks man,
I am slowly finding my way around this site...I actually couldn't find this thread for a few days.....ahhh...wow, I am SUCH a techie.

I have some 19 year olds around me schooling me in the ways of forums and blogs presently.

Hey roadtripdiva, it reads like you are have a conversation with you good ole' self....
Try quoting the member you are directing yourself at, just like I did with this post.
Hit 'reply with quote'.

Enjoy the rest of your stay in NZ.....

**CookMySock** · 7th January 2010, 16:27

Originally Posted by roadtripdiva

I'm gonna head down the east coast of the north island soon. Looking forward to getting into some more remote parts with more Maori culture.

You should definitely take your time between Opotiki and Gisborne then.

Steve

**cave weta** · 15th January 2010, 10:12

Its Rayned here since Tuesday
- we have had a blast!

**Tink** · 15th January 2010, 10:18

Originally Posted by cave weta

Its Rayned here since Tuesday- luvverly!
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And whats the weather doing today Mr Weta lol... fantastic here... I thought you would have given RTD some tips on this site btw... :P

**Tink** · 15th January 2010, 10:19

Originally Posted by roadtripdiva

Thanks man,
I am slowly finding my way around this site...I actually couldn't find this thread for a few days.....ahhh...wow, I am SUCH a techie.

I have some 19 year olds around me schooling me in the ways of forums and blogs presently.

To find your posts go to your profile, left hand side and click on posts!!! bla bla etc etc... if you haven't already.... envy my middle name yesterday today and tomorrow...glad to see your having a blast!!!!

**cave weta** · 15th January 2010, 10:28

Originally Posted by Rocketgal68

And whats the weather doing today Mr lol... fantastic here... I thought you would have given RTD some tips on this site btw... :P

Rayne's just piled all her gear back onto her little GN250 and she is off to Desert Storm! volunteering with marshalling.
we did talk about getting her all KB site savvy- but we had sooo much other stuff to do! we rode dirtbikes, cooked fab meals, watched the movie Avatar, laughed, visited cool peeps, laughed , drank, rode Harleys, laughed cooked, ate, slept, ate, slept, cooked walked, explored, lazed, - lost keys -smashed windows, found keys! laughed some more! what a week!

**Tink** · 15th January 2010, 11:16

Originally Posted by cave weta

Rayne's just folded her lanky frame back onto her little GN and she is off to Desert Storm! volunteering with admin.
we did talk about getting her all KB site savvy- but we had sooo much other stuff to do! we rode dirtbikes, cooked fab meals, laughed, visited cool peeps, laughed ,drank, rode Harleys, laughed cooked, ate, slept, ate, slept, cooked walked, explored, lazed, - lost keys -smashed windows, found keys! laughed some more! what a week!

You have been busy... lol .. slept ... now would that not have been a waste of the precious bike time...

and whats with keys, windows etc?

**crazyhorse** · 15th January 2010, 11:26

Originally Posted by roadtripdiva

Hey there everybody,

Happy New Year!! I've been traveling around New Zealand since early december on my bike....just escaped Canada before the snow came. Northland was beautiful as is Coromandel, such great windy roads with stellar lookouts. It is such a rush riding on these roads here...I've got a perma grin going on.

Met up with a super nice kiwi biker today who said I had to get on this site 'cause you guys would have great ideas of fun roads for this chica to ride for the next couple of months. If anybody knows of any good biking events that are a must, I would love to hear about them.

Thanks guys!
ciao,
Rayne

HI Rayne

Welcome to NZ and this crazy site, KB.

If you are up in the North Island. There is a great bike rally on. Just a one nighter - called the "One Night Stand" Out the back of Havelock North. Heaps of fun and good excuse to ride over this way too.

**Firestormer** · 16th January 2010, 07:45

Hi Rayne

We've just started a blog with info about NZ bike rides we've enjoyed. There are a few rides listed so far, mostly in the South Island - more to come. Have a look at www.motorcycling-nz.blogspot.com. We've ridden most of NZ over the past 4 years - give us a call at (027) 222 7866 if you'd like to chat.
Cheers.
John

**roadtripdiva** · 19th January 2010, 09:14

Originally Posted by Dean

Another Gn250 owner kewl, here's a pic of one Im making up to be the ultimate tourer :http://i48.tinypic.com/2ylwzg9.jpg

And the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTReO-A0VOE

Just thought you might be interested, good luck with the trip.

Hey Dean,

Nice work man...my little bike would be quite jealous if she saw how you have souped yours up.

Ohhh the joys of not having to cruise with a backpack on. You gonna hit the roads soon?

**roadtripdiva** · 19th January 2010, 09:20

Originally Posted by Firestormer

Hi Rayne

We've just started a blog with info about NZ bike rides we've enjoyed. There are a few rides listed so far, mostly in the South Island - more to come. Have a look at www.motorcycling-nz.blogspot.com. We've ridden most of NZ over the past 4 years - give us a call at (027) 222 7866 if you'd like to chat.
Cheers.
John

Thanks John...it's nice to get road advice. Honestly though, my little GN doesn't love the dirt roads all that much with her tires not being all that suitable for it. I've done a wee bit, but I gotta take it real slow with her, so for the most part I am aiming for tarmack seal...maybe next time I'll have enough coin to do it on a Kawaski KLR or the likes....

**roadtripdiva** · 19th January 2010, 09:25

Originally Posted by Maha

Hey roadtripdiva, it reads like you are have a conversation with you good ole' self....
Try quoting the member you are directing yourself at, just like I did with this post.
Hit 'reply with quote'.

Enjoy the rest of your stay in NZ.....

Thanks for that. Yeah....I'm getting used to talking to myself on my bike as I tour around.. guess it's transfering into other parts of my life.

hahaha I'll become a techie yet, just wait and see......