GCR/Bikoi follow up THIS SATURDAY (21 November)

[Hanne]

Hello Ladies

There has been much talk about a Girly Coffee Ride through popular coffee spots to raise attention about the BIKEOI's aims and show the diverse face of bikers. It is time for the talk to come to something!

I know this is very short notice, but Radio NZ and the Herald have been calling about what's happening, so here's what I have told them:

WHEN: Saturday 21 November. Meeting 10.30am

WHAT: Coffee stops in Parnell, Mt Eden and Ponsonby

WHERE: Carpark behind Auckland Museum

WHY: To show that we have not gone away. To let people know what Tuesday was all about. To maintain support from the grass roots. To show we are a diverse bunch and not all leather clad knife toting scallions!

Numbers are not the aim here, the aim is dialogue with the community.
This first event will be followed up in about a fortnight with local events (North, South, East, West - volunteer for west and east regions anyone?). BUT I did tell them around 20. So would be good to get a decent show.

Contact me on 021 057 0749 for more details/ offers of help

Thanks, and let's get this show on the road!

Morning Report Mention here (http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20091118-0728-Second_round_of_ACC_levy_hike_protests_planned_by_ bikers-048.mp3)

Attending:

Hanne (+Ruth)
PrincessBandit
Thani-B
Lucyloo
Gilly
EatOrBeEaten
Klingon
maxx
Haymaker
Sonia
Honor

[Tink]

Hello Ladies

There has been much talk about a Girly Coffee Ride through popular coffee spots to raise attention about the BIKEOI's aims and show the diverse face of bikers. It is time for the talk to come to something!

I know this is very short notice, but Radio NZ and the Herald have been calling about what's happening, so here's what I have told them:

WHEN: Saturday 21 November

WHAT: Coffee stops in Parnell, Mt Eden and Ponsonby

WHY: To show that we have not gone away. To let people know what Tuesday was all about. To maintain support from the grass roots. To show we are a diverse bunch and not all leather clad knife toting scallions!

Numbers are not the aim here, the aim is dialogue with the community.
This first event will be followed up in about a fortnight with local events (North, South, East, West - volunteer for west and east regions anyone?). BUT I did tell them around 20. So would be good to get a decent show.

Contact me on 021 057 0749 for more details/ offers of help

Thanks, and let's get this show on the road!

I have my girls, but I still would like too, maybe dear Mrs PB would escort me into town.. .bit of a chicken to fly thru on my own... once I am off the motorway I am fine, stuck at 70km is not very funny anymore.

[Mom]

I have my girls, but I still would like too, maybe dear Mrs PB would escort me into town.. .bit of a chicken to fly thru on my own... once I am off the motorway I am fine, stuck at 70km is not very funny anymore.

If the BB of mine is a starter I wil be there, failing that I will have a groupie :love: Though I may well have one anyway :blip:

Meet where???

[Hanne]

Will be discussing details tomorrow night, Meeting point and exact time TBC.
Thinking 11am, will be central, close to Parnell so maybe carpark behind the Museum. Will update this within 24h, just spread the word and save the date!

[rie]

I'm working in the weekend but I will spread the word around as soon as I see details up :)

[Hanne]

Thanks Rie, I was not expecting the call but thought it best to make the most of it, so I told the guy 20 bikes. Also said numbers are not the goal, rather to show the diverse face of biking. Any help getting the word out would be greatly appreciated!

[trump-lady]

I have school this weekend but PLEASE keep me updated about any future events. I will be able to have a life in about two weeks. Have a great day.

[Thani-B]

I'll be there, and hopefully with a chicky pillion as well.

[Tink]

If the BB of mine is a starter I wil be there, failing that I will have a groupie :love: Though I may well have one anyway :blip:

Meet where???

LOL I hope she is running...if the weather is crap tho I won't be there... maybe with my gear in a cage.. cause it would be great to meet people face to face.

Will send PB a text later on, and find out the gist, unless she reads this :D

[Lucyloo]

Count me in please.
Do you want me to round up a few non KB gals or would you rather keep it "in the family"?
Luce

[Hanne]

Count me in please.
Do you want me to round up a few non KB gals or would you rather keep it "in the family"?
Luce

Love you to bring as many ladies as possible!

Just drop me a PM with numbers on friday...

[Del Fuego]

... should maybe consider Mission Bay too... just a suggestion :D

[Hanne]

Yes, exact route not confirmed. More suggestions welcomed, as mentioned this is just the first ride of several! However Mom has arranged the Park in at mission bay the following day, so that may be better to target later down the track?

[gilly]

Hi, I'm in.

Have made pretty a flyer for the big breakfast on Sunday at Misson Bay.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112831

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Could be used for our Coffee Run.

If you want or need changes let me know. I can print these off (black & white) . . . just tell me how many. They will be half A4 size.

[Hanne]

Bump, I will also forward these details on to WIMA.
I know it is very short notice for an event guys, but remember that this just the first of several coffee events!
Be great to see as many of you there as possible.

Hanne

[Lucyloo]

Hi Hanne
Got another 2 possibles (Mary and Anne).
Also we probably need to remember that there is the march for democracy on this Saturday so you may need to keep that in mind when you plan our route. I think it's just up Queen Street.
Have let the WIMA gals know and will hopefully have a few of them able to attend too.
L.

[maxx]

I'll be there and have put it out to a few other ladies, hopefully they'll be able to make it.

[Hanne]

Hi Hanne
Got another 2 possibles (Mary and Anne).
Also we probably need to remember that there is the march for democracy on this Saturday so you may need to keep that in mind when you plan our route. I think it's just up Queen Street.
Have let the WIMA gals know and will hopefully have a few of them able to attend too.
L.

Thanks Lucy!
Yeah, I realised this march was on the same day just before... think we should be ok though if we do parnell then mt eden then ponsonby, as we can go mt eden road and through Newton.

I am a Mt Eden local, plenty of parking there. Will have to have a look round parnell tomorrow, any suggestions of exactly where to park up welcome.
I also emailed WIMA from the links on their site but think your word of mouth will be more effective than that.

[Haymaker]

I'll be there, and hopefully with a chicky pillion as well.

That's me :)
Cos yeah, I'm not ready for the busy roads yet

[Hanne]

Awesome, looks like we will have a few on the back too. (My sister and Squiggles' sister are keen to tag along)

[Lucyloo]

Another 2 to add to the list - Sonia and Honor. :-)
See you tomorrow 10.30!

[Cheshire Cat]

I'll be there! is this a girl thing or are guys alowed to come to? :confused:

[Ixion]

It's a girl thing. Whjole point is to send the messgae that not all bikers are guys.


Leave this one to the chicks.

[Cheshire Cat]

It's a girl thing. Whjole point is to send the messgae that not all bikers are guys.


Leave this one to the chicks.

aahhh ok....:sunny:

[klingon]

I'm going to be there. I hope there will be toilet stops because I will be drinking a LOT of coffee!

10:00am Motomail Cafe to meet with Big Dave and sell badgers
10:30am Car park behind museum to meet you all - and remember there's a cafe in the museum too!
Followed by Mt Eden
Followed by Parnell
Followed by following Hanne wherever she goes and drinking more coffee!
Followed by ED at the hospital for caffeine detox :blink:

[Cheshire Cat]

I'll have to change my gender symbol then won't I? :lol:

[Bounce001]

Just found out about this. Can't make it this time but am keen for future events. Please keep us posted. Awesome job ladies - keep it up!

[Cheshire Cat]

Is anyone from waitakere going?:confused:

[Thani-B]

I'll have to change my gender symbol then won't I? :lol:

Yeah, why are you a male?


Is anyone from waitakere going?:confused:

Want an escort? We'll be leaving from Sylvia Park area if you want to meet us there.

[Ixion]

Yeah, why are you a male?
..

Not quite, but he's booked in for the op. :devil2:

[Hanne]

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Hanne

[Hanne]

Thanks to those who turned up this morning, we did get some rather suprised looks when we rocked up in Parnell and Mt Eden and removed out helmets!
It was lovely to meet some new people and put faces ot some KB names.
Hopefully we can keep these rides happening regularly again, thinking of heading up Puhoi way or out to Raglan in future.
If anyone has any ideas/ feedback or would like to organise a ride, I have the email adresses of those who were there today including several non KBers who would liek ot hear about next time.

[Papa Bear]

What a great idea. Maybe for the next coffee run you gals do, try and get all citys involved (and the press people) and have a mass coffee outing. I know my Mrs would be in for Christchurch.:2thumbsup

[klingon]

Thanks for organising this, Hanne and Princess Bandit! :2thumbsup

It certainly was fun seeing some of the surprised looks when the 'public' realised we were all girlies (even the two token boys were girlies in their own way). Even while we were riding I think the ribbons, pretty bikes and hair flying out from under the helmets might have been a clue.

What a lovely way to spend a Saturday. :cool:

[PrincessBandit]

What a great morning! It was nice to see some who I haven't seen for a while, and to meet new people and put faces to names.

I certainly think this should be a more regular thing.

It would still be nice to try and do the "across Auckland women bikers are out in force and will descend on [Newmarket] (place picked out of thin air)" type of ride, having our local papers covering the smaller groups which start in each location. Fingers crossed I can still organise it before I have my surgery.

[Hanne]

Yep, I agree, just thought it would good to get onto the first one asap!