https://vimeo.com/121221229
An ex-writer from Bike Magazine - with some quality insights.

The Port to Port is running again this year from the 28th to the 31st of May.  

http://porttoportmtb.com/

The organisers are looking for volunteers to assist with marshalling during the event.  As an incentive, they are providing 1 day free entry into the other stages of the event.
If you, or anyone you know, are interested then you can email Sally Hill Sally@porttoportmtb.com. Or call 1300550675.

http://www.bikemag.com/videos/thank-bicycle/

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Here's hoping direct flights Newcastle to Auckland are not too far away - http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/2905222/newcastle-airport-expans...

Can you imagine - fly into Auckland, grab hire van, load bikes, head south east for 250km!