Ashhurst Inn Apiti Scamper 2011

[Flynn]

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Ashhurst Inn Apiti Scamper 2011
www.apitiscamper.co.nz

2nd April 2011

Start and Finish at Ashhurst Inn, York Street, Ashhurst - where a breakfast special will be available for $9.

Petrol is available next door at the Old Mobil Garage.

Registration from 8.30 to 10am on the day - Cost $20 (including lunch).

(Note - there are no ATMs in Ashhurst).

100% of the proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House Wellington.

Spot prizes and auction at the end.

With the recent media coverage about the house and its leaky state, let's see if we can better last year's total of $7000 raised.

[chanceyy]

better note this in my Diary its getting a wee bit full lol

[Berg]

Looks like good fun:yes:. Anybody worked out how many kms the loop is?:scooter:

[banditrider]

Looks like good fun:yes:. Anybody worked out how many kms the loop is?:scooter:

Not much more than 100km. Good fun ride on country roads (with country hazards) and fantastic scenery as you head up the valley. :niceone:

[red mermaid]

Are you able to post a PDF file to print so I can spread the message?

Otherwise I will copy and paste some of the wording from this.

Looking forward to the breakfast and will there be an auction as last year?

[dogsnbikes]

Not much more than 100km.

110k's if you take my :scooter: line's

[Flynn]

Are you able to post a PDF file to print so I can spread the message?

Otherwise I will copy and paste some of the wording from this.

Looking forward to the breakfast and will there be an auction as last year?

There will be an auction as last year, yes.

Flyer I'll attach in the next day or two, we...are...waiting....for .....the ...printer....to ....send....us...the ....proof...., if you catch my drift!!

[Berg]

110k's if you take my :scooter: line's

That if I can keep up with your lines:chase: Might have to turbo the "Z":whistle:

[red mermaid]

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there will be an auction as last year, yes.

Flyer i'll attach in the next day or two, we...are...waiting....for .....the ...printer....to ....send....us...the ....proof...., if you catch my drift!!

[Flynn]

You got it:facepalm:

[Flynn]

Been to the farewell for the old house today, my wife even made 1 news:shit:

[Hopeful Bastard]

Yeah man. Was along for last year and the roads were AWESOME!!!

Might even have to travel from Wellies for it if my plans come to life..

[Flynn]

There could be quite a few from Welly direction, so post up and see if you can tag along with someone:scooter:

[Flynn]

Wow, wow, wow, we are getting some awesome stuff donated for the auction this year!

For a brief insight:

We have a mystery nights accommodation for 2 people including breakfast.
2 seperate riding jackets, one spidi, one teknic
Interislander Ferry tickets
Meal vouchers from various restaurants
Petrol vouchers
Bike Shop Vouchers
Massey Aviation Flight
Bar Vouchers from various bars

And of course the odd Brazilian thrown into the mix, but no one's been hurt, well I guess it might.:rolleyes:
Just off the top of my head, but the list goes on

[red mermaid]

You are not supposed to get a brazilian off the top of your head!



Wow, wow, wow, we are getting some awesome stuff donated for the auction this year!

And of course the odd Brazilian thrown into the mix, but no one's been hurt, well I guess it might.:rolleyes:
Just off the top of my head, but the list goes on

[Gorgeousplak]

Our club will be joining this one.. looking forward to it. See yas there :clap:

[Flynn]

This year we will have Pin on Badges available

Getting close now

[Flynn]

Keep your ears tuned to Classic Hits in the morning between 7.30 and 8am ish.

I hope I don't swear.

How much will ya pay me to mention the "Centre of the Universe"?

[Flynn]

Thanks to all, we have hit the $10,000 mark in sponsorship and donated items for the year. this is really going to be great.

Articles still to come in the Guardian and the Tribute, more interviews on Classic Hits.

Awesome lunch organised, Steak ready, tasty tasty tasty.

Food hampers and auction items and mystery envelopes and spot prizes all sorted.

Just the weather to sort!!!

Who is coming???

[KoroJ]

Might be able to drag myself out of Welly for the cause.

[Flynn]

Might be able to drag myself out of Welly for the cause.

That is the spirit!!:yes:

[Flynn]

Ashhurst Inn
The Ashhurst Pohangina Lions Club
Classic Hits 97.8ZAFM
AFC Motorcycles
ANZA
Teknic
Freedom Print
Albert Street Liquorland
Yummy Mummy's Cheesecakes
The Herb Farm
Eder Argiculure Limited
Rumour Has it Bakery
Goldfinch & Cousins
The Hairforce
Melodys New World
Rev' it
Cottage Flowers
Jones Memorials
Fratelli Italian Restaurant Wellington
Fusion Cafe Ashhurst
Riverside Orchards
Studio 31
The Frame Shop
Farmlands
Ventura luggage
Ashhurst Service Centre
Eurocar Suzuki
Village Valley Autos
Moreish
The Empire Hotel
Bethany's Restaurant
Interislander Ferries
CQ Comfort Hotel
Massey Aviation
China Inn
Spidi
Ashhurst Mower Centre
Mitre 10 Mega Palmerston North
Foodstuffs
Manawatu Standard
The Tribune
The Guardian
Henderson's Organic Bacon
Cadbury
Speights Ale House
Glenys Hickton
Genoese Foods
Primal Earth
Dominate Hair Care
Pirie Consultants
Downtown Cinemas
Kapiti Icecream
Robert J Cotton & Sons
RJ's Licorice
Rex M Stevens Builder Ltd

These are our amazing sponsors for the year:yes:

[banditrider]

Weather is looking good - just like these chaps!

[Hopeful Bastard]

:brick: All i can say is bugger! I knew this was coming up... But i forgot to get this weekend off so am now scheduled to work.. :angry2:

I am soo pissed off at myself as last year was REALLY enjoyable. I'm sorry guys. But next year is a DEFINITE for me. I will NOT miss out on next years..

But as for this years, I unfortunately have to miss out :cry:

[Flynn]

:brick: All i can say is bugger! I knew this was coming up... But i forgot to get this weekend off so am now scheduled to work.. :angry2:

I am soo pissed off at myself as last year was REALLY enjoyable. I'm sorry guys. But next year is a DEFINITE for me. I will NOT miss out on next years..

But as for this years, I unfortunately have to miss out :cry:

Pull a sick day, we won't tell anyone!!:innocent::shutup:

[HappyGOriding]

Looks like a great weekend ahead:sunny:
Will definitely be there (with a couple of non kbers in tow). When does the actual ride start?

[Owl]

Weather is looking good - just like these chaps!

Shit, it's this weekend.:shit:

Good thing my bike is now ready:yes:

[Hopeful Bastard]

Pull a sick day, we won't tell anyone!!:innocent::shutup:


Would love too!! But unfortunatley I have just started a new job.. So cant really pull a sickie as I wont get any pay for it :(

[86GSXR]

Sounds like it's shaping up to be an awesome day! :niceone:

[Stormer]

Sounds like a cool ride.
I`ll take a break from my weekend obligatory rimutaka runs and give it a go.

[banditrider]

Good thing my bike is now ready:yes:

Awesome dude!

[Flynn]

Looks like a great weekend ahead:sunny:
Will definitely be there (with a couple of non kbers in tow). When does the actual ride start?

Everyone needs to be registered and ready to leave Ashhurst Inn at 10am.

:scooter::scooter:

[Flynn]

For those of you who came from Wellington last year and didn't bid on the auction because you didn't have room to take stuff home, well this year, again some one from the house will be there and I'm sure we can bully them into taking stuff back to Welly for you.

[KiwiKat]

Really looking forward to the ride tomorrow. Awesome work and a lot of effort put in by the organisers. It should be magic.:yes:

[Flynn]

EVERYTHING is sorted, should be a magic day, thanks to all who have helped us on the journey so far. We are even starting the day with $80 in money that has already been donated to the cause. Thanks to those people.

[The Baron]

Well I'm out of bed. So who else is up and getting ready?
Should be another good one. See you all there.

[banditrider]

Yep, a little chilly at the moment but I'm sure the day is only going to get better and we're up for a great little pootle!

[NZsarge]

Yep, a little chilly at the moment but I'm sure the day is only going to get better and we're up for a great little pootle!

I'll head along but not for the ride... just to donate.

[Sketchy Snr]

Will be at Manfeild for the weekend so unable to attend. Have a good ride all.

[Bonez]

Once again a well organised event. Well done to all those involved.

Al set a nice pace, with a regroup at Apiti. I did the random Bones thing and had a lemonade then visited the CXs previous owner off back to Ashhurst. Manage to catch up with quite a few folk who I haven't seen for a wee while, which was good.

Ride safe all.

[86GSXR]

A very good turnout of around 170 bikes followed by a very pleasant ride. That route is awesome, love it :D Great to see so many bikes out for the cause and the auction was a good bit of humour with some great prizes once again up for grabs. All made it around safe and sound with one bike throwing a chain, but sorted by the recovery team I believe. Same again next year then :niceone:

[BMWST?]

well done to you all

[Owl]

Yum, Kapiti ice-cream:D

[Stormer]

Not a bad ride, although I must have been with the slow group through the twisties at the beginning...
Those steak burgers were outstanding!!
How much did they raise in the end?
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[banditrider]

Great day, great ride, great burgers and all for a good cause!

Thanks everyone!

A few pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/020411ApitiScamper#

[Flynn]

Thanks to all who attended to make such an outstanding event, those who came on the ride and those who came and donated. Special thanks to those who helped in any way with the event this year, Amazing.

Nothing official, but the figure will be around the $9,000.00 mark, simply outstanding, what more can I say.

With only 1 lost chain, therefore a nice ride on the back of a ute for someone, the event ran very smoothly again.

Thanks to all for the sensible riding.

The most satisfying part for Marsha and I is, we have been able to raise around $16,000 to help sick children and their families over the past two years.

So a big thank you to all the people who have been involved and all that you have done to help, especially The Ashhurst Pohangina Lions Club and Nobbet from the Ashhurst Inn who kindly supported us this year.

I will come back to you with the official total later.

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[cowboyz]

congratulations on the effort. good day for it.. pity I slept through it.

[Bonez]

Definately a better route with not having to contend with town traffic, pedestrians, traffic lights etc. I notice one marshall, Bunnythorpe I think it was, had backup rides for those that might run into trouble.:innocent:

[porky]

For those that missed the op to support a good cause, change out the tyres, Bideford is the place to be on Sunday the 10, same drama, just on dirt.

got home and this was on the breakfast bar so thought i would share

hope you dont mind using your thread flynn

http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=8312

[Flynn]

For those that missed the op to support a good cause, change out the tyres, Bideford is the place to be on Sunday the 10, same drama, just on dirt.

got home and this was on the breakfast bar so thought i would share

hope you dont mind using your thread flynn

http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=8312

Go for it mate, it's my Charity of choice, having used it and all. I could try and convert the Buell.:shit:

[kevie]

Good to hear the ride was fun and good ... and all made the ride safely :) well done.
But unfortunately I couldnt make the ride this year :( waiting for a new starter motor to come from the US of A for my bike.. (A starter in NZ is $1400 new) and from the USA a new one is costing me around $NZ 210 (including airfreight).

Someone that was there and has a collection of stories and pics might want to do an email to the editor of Longriders magazine, I subscribe to it and have had one article published in this awesome international bikers mag. They are always keen to publish what the biker worldwide community is doing.

You can find them on www.longridersmagazine.com

Good way to help promote the ride for the future.