Auckland's Helicopter Charity Ride is 6 March

[Sis]

http://www.ulysses.org.nz/pdf/Poster2011.pdf

The Rescue Helicopter Charity Ride organised by Auckland Ulysses is on Sunday the 6th March, leaving Karaka at 10am sharp.

For those who haven't been on it before, it is a great buzz riding with so many other bikes.

$10,000 to $12,000 has been raised in previous years, just thru donations and the sale of t-shirts and badges.

There are no entry fees.

[Ladydragon]

Does anyone know anyone who will be riding in the Westpac Helicopter Ride that is offering to pillion a person.I'm really wanting to do the ride i've pillioned quite a few times before so I know what to do.

I'll also give the person if they will take me on the ride $40 in petrol vouchers because I know it's quite a long ride and would want to help them out.

You would have to pick me up I live in New Lynn 10 mins walk from Lynn Mall.

If anyone could help me out that would be so great it would make my day
:yes:

Thanks Nina

[Ladydragon]

If you are able to pillion me i've just talked to someone and i'm able to get a lift to the persons house so you wouldn't have to pick me up in the morning.
So it would make it easier on you.

Thanks again

Nina

[mrmeal]

I tried to follow the link but it needs me to register or sign in. Any chance leave location details from karaka or other venues can be added to the thread and save a million people signing up to the target site of the link? I'm keen to join and rally some other guys too, good cause!!

[Sis]

SOrry about the pdf. I didn't realise.

Am working on getting it to another site

Sis

[mrmeal]

luuuuvely thanks! :)

[thehovel]

I hope this works Yes it works just click on the file Regards Richard
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[Sis]

I hope this works Yes it works just click on the file Regards Richard
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Thanks

I have also got it on the Ulysses and have changed the link

See you all there

[mrmeal]

thanks very Much! I see fat max has a thread on here also to get a group together to funnel their way out to Karaka, so depending on how my organisation on the morning goes that looks like a great option.

[UK Baz]

how long is this ride? where does it end? is it city roads or out in the wild?

[mrmeal]

how long is this ride? where does it end? is it city roads or out in the wild?

Looks pretty much up SH1 across the bridge and into AUT campus from the flyer. With the number of bikes involved you'd really not want to complicate it too much :) I notice there is another event over in Devonport on the same day as well. I'm going to hit the cruise here first and maybe venture over to Devonport and drop a donation in thier charity bucket early afternoon.

Looking forward to it. I joined the breast cancer charity ride late last year, and had a great day. :woohoo:

[caseye]

Will be there with bells on, sad to say though only on the little bike this year as the big one is still in bits, only 2 really big bits now though.

[Sis]

The Ride leaves Karaka Bloodstock Centre and travels up the motorway, using the outside lane.We start filtering across after the Victoria Overpass/New Tunnell and finally get ousrselves into the left lane for the Esmonde Road OffRamp. It is actually Akoranga Drive that we want so it is a left turn once on the Esmonde offramp.

We have food and drinks available to the Akoranga Campus.

And we also have a Drill Team demostration

The Bikers and Blues Event that is on in Devonport has chosen to run their event on the same day so that you get the best of everything.


Well worth coming along and joining in with the other bikes.

As well as supporting the Helicopter

[Maha]

Yip great day to attend both events.

[Fatt Max]

Yip great day to attend both events.

Twill be a ripper and no mistake...

[hedgier1]

Twill be a ripper and no mistake...

Is the ride still going to be going down Queen Street like all other years????

[Maha]

Is the ride still going to be going down Queen Street like all other years????

It was only ever half of Queens st and no, not any more, so wheelies are out!

[Nasty]

Twill be a ripper and no mistake...

hmmm I will havea bike!!!!!!!!!!!! Might have to pick up Bruce to come for a ride.

[mrmeal]

If the weather is anything like we have had in Auckland these last two days, we'll be sweet. fingers crossed...

[hellokitty]

If the weather is anything like we have had in Auckland these last two days, we'll be sweet. fingers crossed...

Long range forecast is for rain, but this is NZ and the forecast doesn't mean anything really... :bleh: fingers crossed!

[hellokitty]

looks like showers tomorrow - is this ride on regardless of weather "rain or shine"??? Such a good cause... would be a shame if the weather sucked...

[UK Baz]

hope so I don't want to get wet riding South for nothing!:eek::eek::eek:

[Sis]

Thanks to Everyone for the Support.
Bike numbers were down but the money wasn't so down.

We have some t shirts still for sale $20.00 goes directly to the Helicopter Trust.

Please PM me if you want one

Or a badge $10.00

Thanks to those who were on their bikes with us today.

Sis

[mrmeal]

was there an estimate to the number of bikes out there with us today? I thought it was a good turnout given the weather. First Westpac ride I'd been on, so had no base comparison to weight against, but I didn't expect as many bikes. Mint day had.

[gunnyrob]

A heap less than on other years. Normally the bikes at the start go waay round the corner of the stables.

[caseye]

Nevertheless, it was a damn fine day for a ride and we only managed to pick up a few raindrops on the norf Shore heading into AUT.
Well done to the Ulysses and Sis for organising another excellent ride and event, the synchronised bikes was amazing, the different types and sizes made it very interesting to watch and no doubt harder on the guys and GIRLS riding.
Got my badge and got a good ride with mates, cheers Sis.

[hellokitty]

the synchronised bikes was amazing, the different types and sizes made it very interesting to watch and no doubt harder on the guys and GIRLS riding.

Yes, weren't they great! There was a similar display at the WIMA pink ribbon ride last year :clap:

[caseye]

Yes, weren't they great! There was a similar display at the WIMA pink ribbon ride last year :clap:

Hello kittttttty, sorry it wasn't me you accosted at the ride mi-dear.Never mind there will be an opportunity to catch up on the 19th I think it is.

[Sis]

I still have t-shirts and badges available.

$20.00 donation to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust will get you a t-shirt

$10.00 will get you a badge.

If you are interested send me a PM.

Sis.

[hellokitty]

Hello kittttttty, sorry it wasn't me you accosted at the ride mi-dear.Never mind there will be an opportunity to catch up on the 19th I think it is.

I can't make the 19th as I am taking a friend to do her basic handling skills test.
Watch out though! I am sure I will see you on a Fat Bikers ride