Is anyone doing the Westpac Helicopter ride, 6 March?

[hellokitty]

A friend just gave me a little flyer for the Ulysses charity ride for the Westpac helicopter ride starting NZ Bloodstock Centre, Karaka. 10am start (arrive by 9am)

Is anyone going to this?

[Mully]

There's a 9am on Sundays now?

When did that start??

[Buyasta]

There's a 9am on Sundays now?

When did that start??
Just after 8:59, if memory serves. :p

[Mully]

Just after 8:59, if memory serves. :p

There's an 8:59am on Sundays too??

Crazy stuff

[Katman]

There's a 9am on Sundays now?



It comes 6 hours after 3am.

[Mully]

It comes 6 hours after 3am.

Ohhhhhhhhh!!!

I see.

I'm picking up what you're putting down.

[Cayman911]

only if my ride is on the helicopter.

[Mully]

only if my ride is on the helicopter.

That's not a chopper you want a ride on, man.

You can pay to have a much more fun ride in a chopper, though.

[Bass]

Is anyone going to this?

Usually do, probably will this year too

[Squiggles]

A friend just gave me a little flyer for the Ulysses charity ride for the Westpac helicopter ride starting NZ Bloodstock Centre, Karaka. 10am start (arrive by 9am)

Is anyone going to this?

Should be there again this year :niceone:

[madbikeboy]

It's a pretty well run event, usually a good number of bikes turning up, and for once, the cops help us stay safe by holding back traffic and giving us room.

From a charity perspective, bring along an extra chunk of change to donate; the WestPac helo saves lives, and motorbicyclists tend to fall off the road in remote places...

I think I've missed one in about the last 6 years? HelloKitty, ride with us if you'd like.

[steelphoenix]

I'm keen to - depends on what my work is doing at that point, though.

Always keen to support the chopper - I know someone whose life was saved by them. They're an awesome bunch of people!

[hellokitty]

It's a pretty well run event, usually a good number of bikes turning up, and for once, the cops help us stay safe by holding back traffic and giving us room.

From a charity perspective, bring along an extra chunk of change to donate; the WestPac helo saves lives, and motorbicyclists tend to fall off the road in remote places...

I think I've missed one in about the last 6 years? HelloKitty, ride with us if you'd like.

Thank you - that would be cool, I didn't really want to go on my own. It is a great cause and I plan to bring the $$$ with me.

[Crazy Steve]

It's a pretty well run event, usually a good number of bikes turning up, and for once, the cops help us stay safe by holding back traffic and giving us room.

From a charity perspective, bring along an extra chunk of change to donate; the WestPac helo saves lives, and motorbicyclists tend to fall off the road in remote places...

I think I've missed one in about the last 6 years? HelloKitty, ride with us if you'd like.

Can't afford the tyres right ?

Crazy Steve.

[Edbear]

I wish I could... :bye: But not allowed to ride for a long time, if again...:crybaby:

I don't think they'd let me join in the MX5 either, so I guess I'll have to miss it this year. :(

[Old Steve]

See you there HelloKitty. I'll be coming up from Tauranga, and I'm sure there'll be at least a couple of other Tauranga Ulysees Club members along too.

Look for a silver and burgundy Hyosung GV250, I wear a white helmet and a fluoro yellow hi-viz. Oh, and Gloria has had a pipe=ectomy too, so she'll be noticeable.

Shit, that probably means leaving here at some time before 7.00 am. OMG, that's worse than a work day!

[hellokitty]

See you there HelloKitty. I'll be coming up from Tauranga, and I'm sure there'll be at least a couple of other Tauranga Ulysees Club members along too.

Look for a silver and burgundy Hyosung GV250, I wear a white helmet and a fluoro yellow hi-viz. Oh, and Gloria has had a pipe=ectomy too, so she'll be noticeable.

Shit, that probably means leaving here at some time before 7.00 am. OMG, that's worse than a work day!

Well, I wear a white and pink jacket (look at the profile pic) and ride a silver Honda VT750 with a pink hello kitty sticker on the back guard. Come up and say hi cos I will probably be a bit shy on my own. I would like to join Ulysees but you have to be over 40 don't you?

[Old Steve]

Yeah, the Ulysees Club is for the older rider.

However I'm sure your local branch wouldn't mind you riding with them for 15 to 20 years until you're old enough to join.

Go onto ulysees.co.nz and find out where your local club meets, usually on a Sunday morning, and turn up and introduce yourself. They won't bite your head off.

Will keep an eye out on March 6th.

[hellokitty]

Yeah, the Ulysees Club is for the older rider.

However I'm sure your local branch wouldn't mind you riding with them for 15 to 20 years until you're old enough to join.


:rofl::killingme
15 - 20 years! I will be 40 next year :msn-wink:

[Bass]

If you are interested, have a look here: -

http://www.ulyssesauckland.org.nz/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

The events list gives some idea of the variety of tastes catered to.

[hellokitty]

If you are interested, have a look here: -

http://www.ulyssesauckland.org.nz/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

The events list gives some idea of the variety of tastes catered to.

Thanks! You have to be sponsored by an existing member? I am sure I can chat one up? :wait:

[Bass]

Thanks! You have to be sponsored by an existing member? I am sure I can chat one up? :wait:

Yes, but it can be just a bit of a formality. If you turned up at a ride or a clubnight or two, it would very likely take care of itself.
You could always smile nicely at me.

[hellokitty]

Yes, but it can be just a bit of a formality. If you turned up at a ride or a clubnight or two, it would very likely take care of itself.
You could always smile nicely at me.

I will try that then! I want to ride with people with a "mature" outlook. The only group ride offers I get are from young boys on sports bike and they ride like crazy fools.

[Tink]

Thank you - that would be cool, I didn't really want to go on my own. It is a great cause and I plan to bring the $$$ with me.

I should be able to come, can you add a facebook event Kitty? Memory is um erm um... !

[hellokitty]

I should be able to come, can you add a facebook event Kitty? Memory is um erm um... !

ummmm I don't know. I will ask a child to do it :killingme the kids have to do all the tech stuff...

[Tink]

ummmm I don't know. I will ask a child to do it :killingme the kids have to do all the tech stuff...

LOL GUESS What... I will give it a go... if I fail you will know! hehe:killingme

[hellokitty]

LOL GUESS What... I will give it a go... if I fail you will know! hehe:killingme

Hey Kim, you sent me an invite for the paeroa race :banana:

[Tink]

Hey Kim, you sent me an invite for the paeroa race :banana:

And did you say yes???????????????????????????:yes:

[hellokitty]

And did you say yes???????????????????????????:yes:

No I can't, we have my husbands kids that weekend, so if I went, it would have to be on my own.

[Fatt Max]

I think I will go on that ride this year. The FBMC Gut Bucket ride is supposed to be that day but I will shift that.

Anyone wanna ride with a fat bloke?

[Highlander]

No I can't, we have my husbands kids that weekend, so if I went, it would have to be on my own.

And that is a problem How?

[hellokitty]

I think I will go on that ride this year. The FBMC Gut Bucket ride is supposed to be that day but I will shift that.

Anyone wanna ride with a fat bloke?

me me me me

[Fatt Max]

me me me me

Cool mate, will see you there.

Do we have to register for this one or do we just rock up at 9am and take it from there?

[Tink]

I think I will go on that ride this year. The FBMC Gut Bucket ride is supposed to be that day but I will shift that.

Anyone wanna ride with a fat bloke?

ALWAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:woohoo:

[Swoop]

Do we have to register for this one or do we just rock up at 9am and take it from there?
Just rock up. Simply follow the stream of bikes heading towards Karaka.
No food at the startpoint, but loads at the destination!

[Sis]

I have put the event up on the Calendar and in the Meetings and Events

Please spread the word and make sure that no one misses out

Thanks

Sis

[Ladydragon]

Doe anyone know anyone who has offered to pillion anyone i'd really like to do the Westpac Ride i'd give the person some petrol vouchers for helping me out.

Thanks Nina

[caseye]

Hey ewe, yeah ewe there , that Fatt Barstard! ya cannae go wiv out me mateeeeeeeeee.
I'll be there too.

[Ladydragon]

I know I wrote about this before but has anyone asked around for me or is keen to have a pillion to do the Westpac Helicopter Ride.I really want to do the ride and beacase I know its a long ride i'd give the person $40 in petrol vouchers to help them out.

I've pillioned quite a few times before so I know what to do
I'd have to be picked up I live in New Lynn 10 mins from Lynn Mall
it would really be great if I could ride in the ride and differnetly make my day :yes:

Thanks heaps :)

Nina

[hellokitty]

I know I wrote about this before but has anyone asked around for me or is keen to have a pillion to do the Westpac Helicopter Ride.I really want to do the ride and beacase I know its a long ride i'd give the person $40 in petrol vouchers to help them out.

I've pillioned quite a few times before so I know what to do
I'd have to be picked up I live in New Lynn 10 mins from Lynn Mall
it would really be great if I could ride in the ride and differnetly make my day :yes:

Thanks heaps :)

Nina

Can anyone help Nina out?
I can't because I have never taken a pillion before and I do not have the experience to try it for a big ride like the westpac heilcopter ride (or any ride)- plus my bike is too small for 2 girls!

Nina is saving hard out to go for her learners and to buy a bike of her own - she is keen as to get her own wheels, but obviously this won't happen before the 6th March :yes:

[Ladydragon]

If anyone could help me out and pillion me on on the ride i'd be able to get a ride to their place no trouble so they wouldn't have to pick me up.

Thanks

Nina

[madbikeboy]

I think I will go on that ride this year. The FBMC Gut Bucket ride is supposed to be that day but I will shift that.

Anyone wanna ride with a fat bloke?

Yep, I'll ride with you, so long as you promise to let me at the pie warmer first. Blue GSXR1000, dumb looking old fart on it.

[hellokitty]

We arrived at Karaka a bit late this morning (9.45) and we parked at the back. Was nice to meet some fellow KBers - Old Steve, Nasty, Fatt Max (my husband calls him the pie man), Tink and her partner.
Was good to see some WIMA girls there too.
(Sorry to the random guy that I was sure I knew but apparently not. He looked a little nervous :facepalm:)

Was a fun ride, the biggest group ride I have ever been in. The weather held out until the ride was finished, and only rained as we were all getting food and coffee.

Went to the bike thing in Devonport after but didn't stay long as Mr Hellokitty wanted to go to my parents as it was lunchtime and they have better food at their house then we have at ours hahahaha.

Did anyone else go?

[caseye]

I wish I could... :bye: But not allowed to ride for a long time, if again...:crybaby:

I don't think they'd let me join in the MX5 either, so I guess I'll have to miss it this year. :(

Hey there Edbear, was a damn fine ride this year, about 1000- 1500 bikes I reckon.Well behaved motorway cruise with two patrol vehicles in attendance creating our very own fast(90-100 K) lane.Hard work on the wifes little 400, but worth it.
Missed almost all of the rain, copped a few drops going through town, was about all.
Both choppers involved in work activites so only one showed up on the way to a job, gave us all a head nod and shot through.
A credit to Sis and the rest of the Ulysseian's who organsied, marshalled and produced this year, thanks guys and girls.
Had a blast riding witht the Fat Barstards Motorcycle Club, cheers Max.
Caught up with some old friends and overall had a damn good morning ride for a brilliant cause.

[hellokitty]

I think I saw you there but you were far away, I had already chased Mark (Fatt Max) and did not have the energy to chase anyone else - running in motorbike boots is hard :rolleyes:

[Fatt Max]

I think I saw you there but you were far away, I had already chased Mark (Fatt Max) and did not have the energy to chase anyone else - running in motorbike boots is hard :rolleyes:

And what an emotional experience that was, I can tell you....

A great day, met some really cool people, thanks Cas for allowing only the plumpest of riders to RV at your gaff (Oi wheres the f*****g flag...???). Nice drop of coffee from the missus as well, very well received.

Just nice to spend the day with a diverse group of people who have the love of motorcycles in common. Also nice to do some good rather than mob up and make a noise in protest, there is always time for that but I reckon you should always grab the opportunity to go for a ride with great people and raise some hard cash for a good cause.

Lots of humour there as well, countless number of classic, floor slamming one liners, too many to mention.

And so many good people who will take the time to show you their bike and let you into the history of it.

A great bunch of people to share a day with, I am humbled to be part of this today.

Thanks all, ride safe and eat well.

PS to the Jenny Craig rep I met in the reception area of the sports hall...sorry darling, I purposley gave you a false name, address and telephone number....happy hunting xx

[MadDuck]

Did anyone else go?

Yep I was there but you may have missed me hiding in the shadow of some fat bastards....:shutup:

The weather was not as cruel as I was expecting given that it was pelting down at 3am this morning. Its a real shame the crowds are not as big as they used to be and I sure hope there was plenty of dosh raised for the herricopta!

A great way to spend a Sunday morning. Cheers all

[hellokitty]

Yep I was there but you may have missed me hiding in the shadow of some fat bastards....:shutup:

Cheers all

Oh well, catch up with you next time :yes:

[caseye]

Ya mean it was me you didn't run after, Oh Kitty,, I'm, I'm ,I'm devasbated!
Nice to know you got there and enjoyed the ride.
FM, hospitality is always a go at our place.
Ya just txt'd me as I was writing this, spooky that is!
Did you see that bleed'n MD's post/ summit aboput being in the shadow of some plump people, nice inn'it??
Great riding with you again Ducky, take care out there aye.
Tink, still didn't get to see yer new wheels.Oh well have to get along on Wednesday night for the SISS ride.

[Nasty]

...
FM, hospitality is always a go at our place.
Ya just txt'd me as I was writing this, spooky that is!
Did you see that bleed'n MD's post/ summit aboput being in the shadow of some plump people, nice inn'it??


the hospitality was awesome ... hmmm coffees first thing for those who really needed them :)

hmmm wandered about MDs post .. since i was also one of them!!! oh well ...

Great day was had ... Ty to all I met and all that ... see you on another one ;)

[maggot]

I was there! On the smallest bike there I'm sure :P
Was a good ride and a good day!

[hellokitty]

Ya mean it was me you didn't run after, Oh Kitty,, I'm, I'm ,I'm devasbated!
Nice to know you got there and enjoyed the ride.


There was a guy that looked kinda like you that I accosted but I think I scared him :facepalm: he didn't know what to do hehehehehe