Westpac Helicopter Run

**SPman** · 19th February 2003, 19:07

If you like riding in large groups, the Westpac Helicopter charity ride is on this Sunday, folks - leaving from the NZ Bloodstock Center by the Papakura off ramp at 11am, and riding , I think, over the bridge to the AUT grounds at Northcote. (well, they did last year) Not only do you get to ride en masse, but they close the motorway and you get to piss off hundreds of motorists.

Last year they managed about 1300 bikes! - and only a couple a collisions! All money raised (badges etc) goes to the Westpac Helicopter Trust (surprise, surprise). About $13,000 last year.

**SpankMe** · 19th February 2003, 21:16

Well I was going to Puke on Sunday, but not anymore. Sounds like a bloody good event to attend. :bigthumb:

Can anyone confirm the start location

**MikeL** · 20th February 2003, 07:21

Yes, departure is 11.00 a.m. from Karaka Bloodstock saleyards. Not quite sure however of the finish - thought it was Albany - somewhere on the North Shore anyway. Guess I'll just follow the leader.

**wkid_one** · 20th February 2003, 07:43

My thoughts - do we get a polic escort and the excuse to go obscenely fast???? As I write this I am considering what messes the Helicopter cleans up and my initial comments may be in appropriate!!!

Another thought - with 1300 bikes on the motorway - all my fav roads will be empty - YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

**SpankMe** · 20th February 2003, 08:24

Stopped off at Colemans on the way to work and got a copy of the flyer for the event.

Start Time: 11am
Start Location: NZ Bloodstock Center by the Papakura off ramp.

The ride will travel along the southern motorway via Queen Street, over the bridge to the A.U.T. Akoranga Campus, Akoranga Drive. There will be food and drinks at both start and finish. Public welcome at the finish. Badge $10 T-shirt $20.
Buy a T-shirt or Badge and be in to win Draggin Jeans from motormial to the value of $1000. Wet or fine, no cancellations!

Event enquires to Malcolm Ph 09 534 3604.

**Gixxer** · 20th February 2003, 09:48

anyone going and want to meet? I go every year, the Helicopter has saved a few of my riding bros lives.

**bikerboy** · 20th February 2003, 11:03

I may be able to go, do you need to preregister?

**wkid_one** · 20th February 2003, 11:21

Count me in - any stops along the way? or is it a straight ride

**BigB** · 20th February 2003, 11:38

Went last year, the cops closed all the on ramps, what a site. Alot of pissed off car drivers

. you didn't have to register just turn up.

**Kwaka-Kid** · 20th February 2003, 15:09

im as keen as mustard, however i beleive i am working

if not you will see me there

on my ZXR400, without the headlight on, as i prefer my batteries charged, not flat

**big_bry** · 20th February 2003, 22:40

I havent been to one of these in ages.

Its always a good site when not matter which way you look your surrounded with bikes.

Anyone going from the Shore ?

b.

**Gixxer** · 21st February 2003, 09:01

big_bry, I am going form the shore, what time r u going to leave?

**big_bry** · 21st February 2003, 10:45

Was thinking 10'ish. If it doesnt start till 11am that should give enough time to get out there and muck around (badges, bike perving etc etc).

Sound like a plan ?

I'm in Mairangi Bay... so can meet wherever.

Cheers

Bryan.