Article: Christchurch Quake Appeal Ride (Sat 19 March)

[Maha]

Christchurch Quake Appeal Ride

SUPPORTED BY

KIWIBIKER.CO.NZ

KIWIRIDER

WIMA

DATE: Saturday March 19th.
LEAVE TIME: 10:30am from Dairy Flat BP on the Northern Motorway.
ARRIVAL TIME: 11:30 am at the Muddy Waters Tavern in Mercer
DONATION: $10 per Bike

With tributes and support coming in from around the world, now is the time to show how much we care about our own.
There are thousands of Kiwis in Christchurch that need assistance now more than ever.
A cash donation from bikers in the North Island will indeed help some of those who are going through desperate times.
All we are asking for is a $10 donation from each Bike.
Donations to made on the day but if you cant make it or would prefer, a bank account number is avaliable below.
The Appeal funds collected will be forwarded to the Salvation Army Earthquake appeal.

In true Kiwibiker tradition, we urge bikers from the Waikato/BOP/ King Country and everywhere in between and beyond to get in and show your support and generosity for those devastated by the Christchurch Earthquake.

HAMILTON RIDE --> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135180-Christchurch-Quake-Appeal-Ride-(Hamilton)-(Sat-19-March)
WELLINGTON RIDE --> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135087-Christchurch-Quake-Appeal-Ride-(Wgtn)-(Sat-19-March)
TAURANGA RIDE -->http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135277-Christchurch-Quake-Appeal-Ride-(Tauranga)

:Fatt Max will donate a couple of 'Blooze Yeah' albums as spot prizes.

For Further information Contact Mark on 0274 764 781
Email is...hbflooring@xtra.co.nz

You can register here.....http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2759&day=2011-3-19&c=all

[Maha]

Ride Rules:

The ride speed will be controlled by the four bikes at the front.
We will get to the Silverdale off ramp/on ramp at 50 kph using the outside lane only.
Once back on the motorway heading towards the city, Get into the fast lane southbound asap.
We will increase to 80kph.
We will stay in the fast lane which takes us onto lane 4 on the bridge.
Once off the Bridge we will move out into the fast lane.
Staying in the fast lane leaves the offramps free for other road users.
There wont be a lane change until after the SH2 turnoff at the bottom of the Bombays.
We will then merge to the outside lane giving us time to exit at Mercer.
There will be no overtaking.
Stay alert and watch your following distances. (cant emphasize that enough)
Do not ride directly behind the bike in front. (once again, be very conscious of this point)
Once at Mercer, park where ever you can, there is heaps of room, its also a truckstop.
If the ride is big enough, we may to get some help at the Silverdale turn around.

Money received so far via the internet from..

J & M Hill.
S A Woon.
J J A Rol.
V Fuks.
K P Wagener
C J McLeod
P J Rogers
C J Brooks
Deposit 1844 no name
N G Chase
J D Mills

Final total $330.00

[Fatt Max]

Great stuff, nice one.

I would loveto join this ride but I am away. However, I will get the $10 entry fee to you as my donation.

Brilliant work and a great cause

[Footless]

Thanks for your support Auckland, great to know your thinking of us.
While some of us are unscathed, large parts of our community have been unbelievably hammered.
Thanks again for your support, you all rock :rockon:

[Maha]

Thanks for your support Auckland, great to know your thinking of us.
While some of us are unscathed, large parts of our community have been unbelievably hammered.
Thanks again for your support, you all rock :rockon:

Pleasure....
While day to day stuff continues as normal for those outside the affected area, and the rest of NZ, there are many who for now, life is anything but normal.

[been_there]

Thanks for your support Auckland, great to know your thinking of us.
While some of us are unscathed, large parts of our community have been unbelievably hammered.
Thanks again for your support, you all rock :rockon:

+1 on that...
It is great that we are seeing the rest of the NZ and the world in behind us offering support etc.
I thankyou!!!!

[Maha]

+1 on that...
It is great that we are seeing the rest of the NZ and the world in behind us offering support etc.
I thankyou!!!!

The hardships and sheer enormity of it all seems to grow with every news item.
I will be hitting some bike shops over the next few days to drum up support for this event.

[crazyhorse]

Maha, can I make a donation to this fund? I've had an op and cannot ride, but would be happy to make a donation

[Fatt Max]

Maha, can I make a donation to this fund? I've had an op and cannot ride, but would be happy to make a donation

A good point there, what is the best way to donate if people cnat make the ride?

[Street Gerbil]

Maha, your acct # if you please.

[Rhys]

brilliant idea :yes:

[Maha]

From Kiwibiker email...

Maha,

I heard of the devastation just yesterday in the news here in the central United States. I wish I could be there to ride in support of my Kiwi friends!

Can I make a donation on behalf of my wife and myself although we cannot be there to ride along with our biker brothers and sisters?

...and another.

Hey there, due to bad times last year i had to sell my bike. I would love to take part in this ride as its such a worthy cause, I honestly find it upsetting as it affects soooooo many people.
My point is.....although i wont be there in body i sure as hell will be in spirit & thoughts. If you can send me some details i will be more than happy to donate the $10 to help your numbers.
Cheers & hope you all stay safe.

[Maha]

Maha, can I make a donation to this fund? I've had an op and cannot ride, but would be happy to make a donation


A good point there, what is the best way to donate if people cnat make the ride?


Maha, your acct # if you please.

ACCOUNT DETAILS ARE NOW ON POST #1
Thank you for your support people.

[blackdog]

Is anyone organising a wellington leg?

[Maha]

Is anyone organising a wellington leg?

Please feel free to take it on blackdog.
If we can get it happening throughout the country on the same day that would be massive.

[Fatt Max]

ACCOUNT DETAILS ARE NOW ON POST #1
Thank you for your support people.

Mate, just tried to make my donation, says account details are invalid..??

[Maha]

Mate, just tried to make my donation, says account details are invalid..??

It doesn't accept pies...please try again...
One number was wrong..:facepalm:

[Fatt Max]

It doesn't accept pies...please try again...
One number was wrong..:facepalm:

:)

All done, $20 donated, from Fatt & Mrs Max

Great effort, well done mate, ypu deserve this to be a winner of a ride

Stay safe

[blackdog]

Please feel free to take it on blackdog.
If we can get it happening throughout the country on the same day that would massive.

ok, i haven't done anything similar before, but sure.

link to follow

[Mom]

ok, i haven't done anything similar before, but sure.

link to follow

Read your PM's :yes:

[MadDuck]

Me be there

[Toaster]

Christchurch Quake Appeal Ride

DATE: Saturday March 19th.
LEAVE TIME: 10:30am from Dairy Flat BP on the Northern Motorway.
ARRIVAL TIME: 11:30 am at the Muddy Waters Tavern in Mercer
DONATION: $10 per Bike


Great idea, great cause, lets ALL get into this nationally.

I will be there on the ride if not working in the relief team in Christchurch at that time.

[blackdog]

Great idea, great cause, lets ALL get into this nationally.

I will be there on the ride if not working in the relief team in Christchurch at that time.

yup, serious shortage of toast ATM, you'll be a godsend:)

[Hawk]

with all the panic traffic down here having a bike is god send so you guys if you can spare the time how about doing some comunity service and help st john or red cross get food and water to the needy so far today ive been tasked twice to help out

[crazyhorse]

ACCOUNT DETAILS ARE NOW ON POST #1
Thank you for your support people.

Many thanks - will get onto it now :)

[Big Dave]

KR will provide a year's free sub including a tee and cap that you can spot prize/raffle on the day.

[Big Dave]

I've got a new $100 secure helmet bag I can donate and I'll see if I can get some more suppliers involved for some raffle prizes.

Draft of a poster.

[Maha]

KR will provide a year's free sub including a tee and cap that you can spot prize/raffle on the day.

Thank you Dave, awesome, I will add that to the first post.

[Maha]

I've got a new $100 secure helmet bag I can donate and I'll see if I can get some more suppliers involved for some raffle prizes.

Draft of a poster.

Fantastic Dave...flyer is terrific, pm on its way.

[Maha]

The Muddy Waters Tavern are armed and ready!....:corn:

[Big Dave]

Yeah - OK Maha - will do as per the PM.

I've emailed my clients to see if I can drum up some more spot prizes - will advise.

Can mum see if it is OK to put a Salvation Army Logo on the poster please?

[Mom]

Can mum see if it is OK to put a Salvation Army Logo on the poster please?

Hold the line please caller.

[Mom]

The man I need to talk to is away from his desk at the moment. He will ring me on his return. The woman I spoke to said she could not see an issue, but good on us for asking. As soon as I hear I will let you know.

[AD345]

Bugger

Would come but we have a memorial ride on the same day.

Same area too which may be interesting

[SpankMe]

The TV is often announcing charity events for CHCH. Have you guys talked to the TV channels to get them to announce this one?

[Maha]

The TV is often announcing charity events for CHCH. Have you guys talked to the TV channels to get them to announce this one?

That will be happening, Anne has an extensive media contacts list. There are offers coming in on a daily bases. A stunt rider offered a show for free on the day, I declinded that offer for now. I want to keep this simple as possible. There could room for such and event at another time though.
I am going to use Kiwibiker as a major supporter for this event ok?

[RiderInBlack]

Will be there.

[RiderInBlack]

Hope ya don't mind Maha, but I have added it as an Event on Facebook here Christchurch Quake Appeal Ride (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156574781062868) "http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001123112755#!/event.php?eid=156574781062868 ". Hope that is ok.
Doug

[Maha]

Hope ya don't mind Maha, but I have added it as an Event on Facebook here Christchurch Quake Appeal Ride (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156574781062868) "http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001123112755#!/event.php?eid=156574781062868 ". Hope that is ok.
Doug


Cheers Doug, Anne is at a meeting in Wellington with a number of other bike groups today and hopefully by now they will all know this.

[Big Dave]

Harold has a page too.
One of you organisers:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502981&objectid=10708713

[Maha]

Done...the easy way..copy and paste the opening post...:yes:

Well its up, click on the link at it takes you to the registration page...

[Big Dave]

Maha - I think now this is becoming national we (Kiwirider) should just give a cash donation instead. Seems better taste? Good idea when it was needing a boost.

Delete it from the banner if you agree - leave it and it will be honoured.

[Maha]

Maha - I think now this is becoming national we (Kiwirider) should just give a cash donation instead. Seems better taste? Good idea when it was needing a boost.

Delete it from the banner if you agree - leave it and it will be honoured.

Cash is good Dave thank you...I was trying to keep away from the time incured with raffles/spot prizes, though would have greatfully accepted the KR offer.
So ok, I will delete it from the banner and add KR as a supporter.

[hellokitty]

Should be a great ride.

Wish I could come, but am taking a fellow KBer to sit her BHS test that day at the same time... which is all good as she will support the future charity rides!!! (well she does anyway but in the future she will ride her own bike) :niceone:

[Maha]

Should be a great ride.

Wish I could come, but am taking a fellow KBer to sit her BHS test that day at the same time... which is all good as she will support the future charity rides!!! (well she does anyway but in the future she will ride her own bike) :niceone:

Shall I put you down for ten bucks anyway....:rolleyes:

[Big Dave]

These rides should be called the 'United Bikers' or 'United Motorcyclists' Quake Appeal Rides. - ?

[Mom]

These rides should be called the 'United Bikers' or 'United Motorcyclists' Quake Appeal Rides. - ?

Bikers Ride to suport Quake Victims. :puke:

Bikers Unite for Quake Appeal.

Motorcyclists Unite for Quake Appeal. *Meh*

Bikers ride in support of people affected by the Christchurch Earth Quake.

Motorcyclists ride in support of people affected by the Christchurch Earth Quake.

[Maha]

Perhaps the Media could run with this...

Motorcyclists ride in support of people affected by the Christchurch Earth Quake.

Either way, I am not bothered. What matters to me the most is that the turn out is overwhelming and that we can raise a shit load of money to hand over to the Sallies.

[RiderInBlack]

These rides should be called the 'United Bikers' or 'United Motorcyclists' Quake Appeal Rides. - ?Nothing wrong with Christchurch Quake Appeal Rides . Leave it be and lets all get behind the rides, because it is not about us, it's about Cantab needing our help. Maha if ya need help on the day give me a text on 027 4534020 OK. I don't care who's running it as long as it happens and we raise funds for the Cantabs. Their need far out ways any other issues. When these rides happen I would like us to say we did them together as NZ'ers for NZ'ers.

[Fatt Max]

Either way, I am not bothered. What matters to me the most is that the turn out is overwhelming and that we can raise a shit load of money to hand over to the Sallies.

That personifies the spirit and intention of this ride mate, well done, big respect.

As for the petty bollocks about 'whose ride is this'......I used the words petty bollocks didnt I..!!

[Fatt Max]

These rides should be called the 'United Bikers' or 'United Motorcyclists' Quake Appeal Rides. - ?

Are you saying bikers are not usually united.....:rolleyes:

As long as its not "Manchester United" then that will be fine by me eh

[Big Dave]

Nothing wrong with Christchurch Quake Appeal Rides . Leave it be and lets all get behind the rides, because it is not about us, it's about Cantab needing our help. Maha if ya need help on the day give me a text on 027 4534020 OK. I don't care who's running it as long as it happens and we raise funds for the Cantabs. Their need far out ways any other issues. When these rides happen I would like us to say we did them together as NZ'ers for NZ'ers.

Do go on.

It's just easier to promote with a name or a headline - tag. Particularly to the 90% who aren't following on KB.

Edit.

Got it - 'Calling All Motorcyclists' Quake Appeal rides or

'Calling All Riders'
Christchurch Quake Appeal Rides.

Maha's call anyway.

[hellokitty]

Shall I put you down for ten bucks anyway....:rolleyes:

No worries :niceone: $10 it is...

[Maha]

Nothing wrong with Christchurch Quake Appeal Rides . Leave it be and lets all get behind the rides, because it is not about us, it's about Cantab needing our help. Maha if ya need help on the day give me a text on 027 4534020 OK. I don't care who's running it as long as it happens and we raise funds for the Cantabs. Their need far out ways any other issues. When these rides happen I would like us to say we did them together as NZ'ers for NZ'ers.

Thank you Doug, yes I will need a hand with ride control at the front.
I have it quite clear in my mind how the ride will pan out (speed/lane choice/where to change lanes etc) so perhaps if yourself and Kelvin/Al or whoever is coming down from the north can help with that?
I had six ride controllers on the last one (360 bikes) but we were going through the City and needed that amount. Not so much on this ride.

[Big Dave]

Any word on that logo?

[Maha]

Any word on that logo?

Not that I know of, we have a new computer and I dont know where the email is...:weird:
You will be the second to know after us...:niceone:

[Big Dave]

Not that I know of, we have a new computer and I dont know where the email is...:weird:
You will be the second to know after us...:niceone:

I don't care if it's 10 seconds.

[Mom]

Any word on that logo?

I made a call today to the Salvation Army bloke that needs to approve this sort of thing. He was delighted and yes we can lift their logo and use it. He will provide me with an official bank account number in due course. They may even send someone to the Muddy Waters to collect the money. I have not had it all confirmed in writting, waiting for his email response, but fire ahead and DO IT is my call.

We are all to consider ourselves blessed. I certainly do :yes:

[What?]

I'm a likely starter for this. Any talk of the Bay Boys (& girls!) getting together to ride over the hill? If so, let me the know what time you are leaving from where, and I will tag on as you pass my abode. Otherwise I might have to go on my own. The long way...

[Big Dave]

Revised poster.

It's A4 - print at 60% for A5.

[Mom]

I'm a likely starter for this. Any talk of the Bay Boys (& girls!) getting together to ride over the hill? If so, let me the know what time you are leaving from where, and I will tag on as you pass my abode. Otherwise I might have to go on my own. The long way...

Can you cut and paste the opening post in this thread and start your own? Find yourself a meeting point in Tauranga, work out how long it is going to take you to ride to Mercer for your departure time, so we all get to the Muddy Waters at the same time!

Top effort that man.

Calling Rotorua?

[Big Dave]

That is a std res .pdf above - here's a print resolution file.

http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.public/10pics2/appeal2.pdf

The jpeg already posted is print res.

[RiderInBlack]

Revised poster.

It's A4 - print at 60% for A5.Thanks Big Dave. Have printed out some copies and will take them to the Whangarei Bike Shops ASAP.

[RiderInBlack]

Thank you Doug, yes I will need a hand with ride control at the front.LOL Maha, ya must have been putting out some strong vibes. I hadn't read this until now, but had the strongest feeling I needed ta pop in on Mom and you on the way back from Auckland today. Just as well I did. Good catch-up. See everyone is on track, so I would be totally honour to join ya in the front line:niceone:

[ukusa]

a big thanks to all you guys who are organising these rides of support for Ch-Ch. It's great to see support coming from the bike community all around NZ :niceone:

[Street Gerbil]

All done. Will be with you guys in spirit.

[NZIntruder]

For anybody looking at coming through to the Waikato.

The Cock n Bull, Maui Street, Te Rapa, will be open from 9-30am for tea, coffee and toilets. May be hot chips or something for brekky if needed (not 100% sure on this brekky tho), but at the moment I am greatfull to Cock n Bull management for opening early for us. They have said anything for a good cause.
Damn good reason to go back later for a brew and a bite to eat I say.

[Mom]

For anybody looking at coming through to the Waikato.

The Cock n Bull, Maui Street, Te Rapa, will be open from 9-30am for tea, coffee and toilets. May be hot chips or something for brekky if needed (not 100% sure on this brekky tho), but at the moment I am greatfull to Cock n Bull management for opening early for us. They have said anything for a good cause.
Damn good reason to go back later for a brew and a bite to eat I say.

Fantastic stuff! I hope you get a HUGE turnout :yes:

[RiderInBlack]

Hey Dudes And Dudettes, could we have Contact Phone Numbers for the different areas on the Flyer Please. Noticed there was no contact number at all on the Flyer today as I dropped them off at the Whangarei Bike Shops today. Added Mark's (Maha's) Celephone number on them so there would be at least some for them to ask. Lots of Bikers out there not on KB and need someone they can contact to confirm the ride details OK.

[Maha]

Hey Dudes And Dudettes, could we have Contact Phone Numbers for the different areas on the Flyer Please. Noticed there was no contact number at all on the Flyer today as I dropped them off at the Whangarei Bike Shops today. Added Mark's (Maha's) Celephone number on them so there would be at least some for them to ask. Lots of Bikers out there not on KB and need someone they can contact to confirm the ride details OK.

Is a good idea Doug, local shop here ask me to add contact details as a few people had asked who is orgainising the Auckland Ride, I have edited the first post and pm' the others to do the same or send contacts to Dave.

[blackdog]

Hey Dudes And Dudettes, could we have Contact Phone Numbers for the different areas on the Flyer Please. Noticed there was no contact number at all on the Flyer today as I dropped them off at the Whangarei Bike Shops today. Added Mark's (Maha's) Celephone number on them so there would be at least some for them to ask. Lots of Bikers out there not on KB and need someone they can contact to confirm the ride details OK.

cheers. sorted.

[R6_kid]

I'm not gonna be on the ride, I'm gonna stay at home and donate the money I would have used for putting fuel in my bike towards the cause.

[Maha]

Red and Black will be the colour of the day.
Flags/Ribbons whatever you want.

I had a call today from someone who had seen the flyer at a bike shop.
He and others will be turning up with Cantab flags.
I will ask them to ride right behind the lead bikes.
Other motorway users will see all the Red and Black and know exactly what we are doing.

[MadDuck]

Red and Black will be the colour of the day.
Flags/Ribbons whatever you want.



Asked at work and seems I may be in charge of a couple of Crusaders flags for the day :msn-wink:

[Mom]

Asked at work and seems I may be in charge of a couple of Crusaders flags for the day :msn-wink:

Top effort!

[blackdog]

Red and Black will be the colour of the day.
Flags/Ribbons whatever you want.

love it! will cut n' paste to welly thread:)

[Maha]

All Auckland Bike shops and Clubs (on our list) have been emailed the flyer and details. All Media (on our list) have been notified also.
A message has also been sent to one of the organisers of the Westpac Helicpoter ride to see if they could announce this event at the conclusion of thier ride tomorrow.
Cant thank Big Dave for his time and effort so far....:niceone:

[blackdog]

All Auckland Bike shops and Clubs (on our list) have been emailed the flyer and details. All Media (on our list) have been notified also.
A message has also been sent to one of the organisers of the Westpac Helicpoter ride to see if they could announce this event at the conclusion of thier ride tomorrow.
Cant thank Big Dave for his time and effort so far....:niceone:

Can't thank you enough either bro. Huge ups from us wellyites to both you and BD.

(my poor old inkjet hasn't stopped all day today)

[Maha]

Post #2 now has the Ride Rules.
It spells out how I want the ride to go.
We got 360 bikes around the Auckland Motorway and into the Domain in 09' using a similar system.
I will read the main points out on the day.

[Motorcycle Recovery]

Hi guys,

I'll be there to support you on the day and I'd like to donate my services as a"tail end charlie".
If anyone has any issues, I'll happily take them to the end of the route at no cost.
From there I can negotiate to take them home if needed. Unfortunately I won't be able to cater for the Can Ams or trikes on this one. Contact me on 0211569448 in regards to the ride.

Cheers Kevin

[Maha]

Hi guys,

I'll be there to support you on the day and I'd like to donate my services as a"tail end charlie".
If anyone has any issues, I'll happily take them to the end of the route at no cost.
From there I can negotiate to take them home if needed. Unfortunately I won't be able to cater for the Can Ams or trikes on this one. Contact me on 0211569448 in regards to the ride.

Cheers Kevin

The job is yours Kevin.

[Maha]

The lovely Lady's from WIMA will be at both the start and the finish collecting the donations.
They will be wearing thier PINK vests so they'll be easily spotted.
Just give your money to any of the collectors and they will hand it over to the counters, thank you.
And thank you WIMA.

[crazyhorse]

Post #2 now has the Ride Rules.
It spells out how I want the ride to go.
We got 360 bikes around the Auckland Motorway and into the Domain in 09' using a similar system.
I will read the main points out on the day.

Hi Maha

Just wondered how the ride went, and how much was raised through this event :)

[Maha]

Hi Maha

Just wondered how the ride went, and how much was raised through this event :)

I will let you know after the ride next Saturday being the 19th...:cool:

[crazyhorse]

I will let you know after the ride next Saturday being the 19th...:cool:

yikes..... thought it was this weekend :whistle:

[NZIntruder]

Ok.
Summary for Saturday 19th Hamilton ride.
Assemble at the Cock and Bull, Te Rapa, they will be open from 9-30am for Tea, Coffee, cakes and biscuts, toilets etc.
Rider briefing at 10-20am, ride leaving 10-30am.
Looks like we will have traffic assistance (boyz in blue) to enable everyone to get onto SH1 and also for travelling through Huntly.
Arrive at Muddy Waters, Mercer, hopefully around 11-20am - 11-30am all going well.

[Mom]

This just got serious :yes: I have challenged the Waikato lot to outdo us on the red and black status. Cant be beaten you lot, so get planning and developing your red and black awesomeness :D

[MadDuck]

This just got serious :yes: I have challenged the Waikato lot to outdo us on the red and black status. Cant be beaten you lot, so get planning and developing your red and black awesomeness :D

Hmmmm.....lets see what I can do then. Will have to keep it all secret so that Waikato lot dont get any ideas :devil2:

[Mom]

Hmmmm.....lets see what I can do then. Will have to keep it all secret so that Waikato lot dont get any ideas :devil2:

HI FIVE! :cool:

[Fatt Max]

Hmmmm.....lets see what I can do then. Will have to keep it all secret so that Waikato lot dont get any ideas :devil2:

Love it.....!!!

[wysper]

This just got serious :yes: I have challenged the Waikato lot to outdo us on the red and black status. Cant be beaten you lot, so get planning and developing your red and black awesomeness :D

You are in big trouble Mom. :devil2:
I have got a great idea!! (or two).

Mwahahahahahahahhahahah

....course may never live it down.....

Oh, and feel free to discuss your ideas here, we aren't reading this thread at all.

[Maha]

Hmmmm.....lets see what I can do then. Will have to keep it all secret so that Waikato lot dont get any ideas :devil2:

They wont come up wearing RED/BLACK Tutu's will they?.....:rolleyes:
Surely not...

[NZIntruder]

They wont come up wearing RED/BLACK Tutu's will they?.....:rolleyes:
Surely not...

Buggar, back to the drawing board..........................

[MadDuck]

I was actually thinking Red and Black bikini........:cool:

HA! Imagine the ATGATT brigade!

[Toaster]

Money received so far via the internet from..

Donation transfered today.

[Maha]

Donation transfered today.

Cheers Cam, I haven't updated the list in the last few days. Will do it at the end of the week. Cash will be withdrawn on Saturday morning, we should by now have close to $300 in bank donations.

[kc69]

Hi, will be attending, Thanks

[marie_speeds]

I was actually thinking Red and Black bikini........:cool:

HA! Imagine the ATGATT brigade!

Perhaps a neon pink one will be better......high vis...you will most definitely be seen :yes:

[marie_speeds]

A tentative yes to attending, but will deposit in bank today just in case I can't make it....Not my custody weekend but ex has been a bit of a :tugger: lately with his pick ups.

[MadDuck]

Nice write up in the Rodney Times there Maha....:clap:

[Mom]

Nice write up in the Rodney Times there Maha....:clap:

:lol: he is getting good at media interviews :love:

This one is going to go OFF!

[Lucyloo]

See everyone there tomorrow bright and early.
Black and red, with wallets full, and ready to go.
L.

[Laava]

Looks like the weather will behave! Pissing down up here ATM

[Maha]

Nice write up in the Rodney Times there Maha....:clap:
They got one thing wrong but hey...:rolleyes:


See everyone there tomorrow bright and early.
Black and red, with wallets full, and ready to go.
L.
All boxes have been ticked....I think....even got a call from a TV station today.
Cops are very pleased with how the ride will pan out.

Looks like the weather will behave! Pissing down up here ATM
Bit of rain here off and an on. Forecast is sweet as.

[RiderInBlack]

Looks like the weather will behave! Pissing down up here ATMAye rode in it on the way back from work. Will be leaving Whangarei BK tomorrow 8am sharp rain or no rain. See ya all tomorrow

[Laava]

Aye rode in it on the way back from work. Will be leaving Whangarei BK tomorrow 8am sharp rain or no rain. See ya all tomorrow

But what will happen if we get wet? *worried smiley*

[RiderInBlack]

But what will happen if we get wet? *worried smiley*:rolleyes: Then we get wet. No real harm it that. Worse things than a bit of rain has happen, that's why I ride tomorrow.

[Reckless]

:rolleyes: Then we get wet. No real harm it that. Worse things than a bit of rain has happen, that's why I ride tomorrow.

You got that right 1/2 Christchurch can't even take a dump without a hole in the backyard! Jeepers a little water ain't gonna faze us is it!

Read this http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135857-Nurse-Earthquake

Quite timely!
Dig out the wet gear and be freckin careful out there!! Supposed to clear up anyway!

[Mom]

Heads up to you guys coming from north, there was a car flip on Schedeways Hill tonight, oil all over the south bound lane at the top of the hill! Heaps of kitty litter spread about but, please, please take it easy!

[Nasty]

But what will happen if we get wet? *worried smiley*

you will shrink ... or melt away!
:baby::baby::clap::clap:

[RiderInBlack]

Heads up to you guys coming from north, there was a car flip on Schedeways Hill tonight, oil all over the south bound lane at the top of the hill! Heaps of kitty litter spread about but, please, please take it easy!Thanks Mom, will lookout for it (along with anything else on the way). Hopefully with all the rain overnight, it will be well washed away. The rain should be gone by the time we get down to the Dairy Flats BP Autobahn tomorrow too:calm:

[Mom]

Thanks Mom, will lookout for it (along with anything else on the way). Hopefully with all the rain overnight, it will be well washed away. The rain should be gone by the time we get down to the Dairy Flats BP Autobahn tomorrow too:calm:

It is not raining here, been clear for ages. Metservice rain radar shows clear by 7am.

[Toaster]

It is not raining here, been clear for ages. Metservice rain radar shows clear by 7am.

The rain was very heavy riding back from Pukekohe last night. Good to see a clear sky this morning!

[Mom]

The rain was very heavy riding back from Pukekohe last night. Good to see a clear sky this morning!

Yeah, all clear here, what a lovely morning, I can see sky :sunny:

[Motorcycle Recovery]

All Clear here too! See you all at the rally point!!!:clap::clap::clap:

[blackdog]

Have an awesome day guys, hope your weather is as good as ours today!

[Horace]

Great ride thanks to all.;)

[UK Baz]

Grate ride Guys, very well organised, not to many cars in the way nice to see so many bike:clap: ....well done:clap::clap::banana::banana::banana::clap::cla p:

[cheesemethod]

Was a fantastic sight to behold, an endless stream of bikes in front and in the mirrors. Has anybody got any pictures up yet?

[Gone Burger]

Sounds like a good day for you all up there. We had a cracker of a day in Wellington and a really good ride.

Looking forward to seeing your pics

[Maha]

275 bikes counted out of the the start point, 25 came up from the Waikato.
Did I miss any?
We raised $3843.80 plus a late donation of $156.80 making it an even $4000.00 to be deposited into the Salvation Army's Bank Acc on Monday.

[Mom]

Thank you so much to everyone that made today the sucess it was! Big thanks to the Wima gals for their assistance collecting donations for us, sterling job. Thank you to the marshalls and tail end charlies and counters. Thank you to Motorcycle recovery too, though we never hope to have to use your services the bloke you picked up when he broke down on the motorway will be plesed you attended today. To all the on the spot helpers that pitched in today, thank you.

Oh, thank you to the woman that made those patches! She sold 150 of them making $750 donated to the Red Cross from our ride today too! I will post her contact details up here when I have them, she will take orders for them, a really cool dated momento of the days events.

Kiwirider and Big Dave for the filming, and to another guy who also took huge amounts of film. Be watching Prime news and Maori News tonight too, they both covered the event. Cant wait to see pics, so load them up those that took them, I was too busy counting to 10 to take any.

Massive day! Thanks to everyone that helped make it such a sucess!

[Maha]

Sky News poked a mic under my helmet just as we were about to leave, saw her filming on the motorway so that will be on Prime at 5.30 and also Sky News when ever that is. Maori TV were at the Muddy Waters, gave an interview to them which will air at 7.30. Big Dave was real busy at the Muddy with his filming, look forward to that being up here soon..

[MadDuck]

What a fantastic day and oarsome turn out of the biking type. Made me proud to be a part of it all.

Just for the record, so you all learn from me......swandries in summer over motorcycle gear is pretty darn hot! Dont do it :baby:

[Mom]

A glorious autumn day today saw several hundred motorcyclists turn out to raise money for the victims of the Earthquake in Christchurch. There were riders from Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga and Auckland that converged on the Muddy Waters Tavern at Mercer, and in Wellington 150 odd riders rode to the Parrot and Jigger for the same cause, the grand sum of $1200 was raised there.
The Auckland ride saw 275 riders gather at the BP at Dairy Flat. The gals from WIMA were standout collectors of donations in their pink jackets. After the rider briefing, we geared up and made our way down the motorway in convoy to Mercer. Watching the bikes stream to the parking area at Mercer, were dozens of riders from other areas.
More donations were gathered and counted and the organisers were able to announce that $4000 had been raised in Auckland for the cause. This money will be donated to the Salvation Army for use at ground level in Christchurch. The organisers, Mark & Anne James in Auckland and Iain Cook in Wellington, would like to thank everyone for their support and help today.
A brilliant day, with a fantastic turn out, and a wonderful amount of money raised.

[Laava]

Big thank you to you, Maha and Mom for organising what turned out to be an awesome day. It couldn't have gone better and everyone played their part!

[N1Chef]

A great ride. good to be part of this one. M and G

[Mom]

Big thank you to you, Maha and Mom for organising what turned out to be an awesome day. It couldn't have gone better and everyone played their part!

Noice pics, got any more?

[Maha]

It couldn't have gone better and everyone played their part!

Whos the blonde chick in pic #1?.....:drool:

[RiderInBlack]

A glorious autumn day today saw several hundred motorcyclists turn out to raise money for the victims of the Earthquake in Christchurch. ..........
A brilliant day, with a fantastic turn out, and a wonderful amount of money raised.Thanks Mom, Have copy and pasted that on Facebook here http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=156574781062868

[RiderInBlack]

Maha, Who was the Dude on The Trumpie with the Twin Cantab flags? Give him my utmost thanks for his help leading the pack. Made Kelvin's and my day much easier having him there with us.

[Laava]

Whos the blonde chick in pic #1?.....:drool:

Drag your mind out of the gutter Uncle Pervy!

[blackdog]

Awesome!

Was that 'madness' i spied on prime being a movie star?

[Maha]

Maha, Who was the Dude on The Trumpie with the Twin Cantab flags? Give him my utmost thanks for his help leading the pack. Made Kelvin's and my day much easier having him there with us.

Hes from your town, his name is Karl...I will pass the message on. Al and I were taking care of the the 2nd wave about 50 bikes back. All n' all the ride went really well, other vehicles were really well behaved I thought. Changing lanes just after SH2 turn off went smooth as from I sat..:cool:

[Mom]

Awesome!

Was that 'madness' i spied on prime being a movie star?


Maha was the speaker, I did not see Madness today, though that would not surprise me, there were many, though I managed to hug LOTS!

I love days like today :yes:

[Mom]

Drag your mind out of the gutter Uncle Pervy!

Right dodgy looking lot in pic 3 :dodge:

[colonel]

Well done guys awesome day. Never thought i would lead that many bikes. Joy was impressed i kept at your speed request.

[Mom]

Well done guys awesome day. Never thought i would lead that many bikes. Joy was impressed i kept at your speed request.

It was so good to see both of you guys there today!

[Grahameeboy]

Right dodgy looking lot in pic 3 :dodge:

Yeah...ones to be avoided

[blackdog]

http://www.primetv.co.nz/Default.aspx?alias=www.primetv.co.nz/news

'thumbs up' at 4.42 definitely madness now that i've seen it again

[Madness]

'thumbs up' at 4.42 definitely madness now that i've seen it again

I can neither confirm or deny that on the grounds that it may incriminate myself.

http://www.primetv.co.nz/Default.aspx?alias=www.primetv.co.nz/news

[dangerous]

hey... 4k good shit guys, tell ya this for nothing for some every little bit helps, they will be starting from scratch again.

[Mom]

hey... 4k good shit guys, tell ya this for nothing for some every little bit helps, they will be starting from scratch again.

And the worst bit for us up here...

We can't do JACK SHIT to help!

This is such a drop in the bucket, but all the same not a bad effort from a bunch of dont give a shit bikers :sunny:

[Motorcycle Recovery]

Yet another awesome well run event guys, I just wanted to say that the feedback I have been getting from customers, friends and family alike, includes comments like "WOW!!!, Impressive turnout, absolutely astounded by the sight and sound of so many well polished machines travelling down the motorway..." and the list just goes on.

Unfortunately for us we couldn't make it to the finish, after one jumpstart and a tow from just before Oteha Valley Road, our vehicle decided to reconsider exactly how many cylinders it should have active. Thus forcing our own retirement from the run (didn't see that one coming!) and an afternoon of sourcing a replacement vehicle for the coming week.

But the good news is we were able to see Steve safely on his way home.

Thankyou to the NZ Police for the rolling block they put in place to see us safely off the motorway and I especially want to thank Mom and Maha for once again allowing us to attend the event and look forward to seeing you all again real soon.
:clap::headbang::clap:

[NUTBAR]

great day had by all, well done mark & anne for organizing the run,
Fatmax did i see you with your video?
what a site, all the bikes on the motorway, the ladys did a great job in collecting the funds, & the lady with those patches, that was a great idea, i grabbed two.

[Nasty]

great day had by all, well done mark & anne for organizing the run,
Fatmax did i see you with your video?
what a site, all the bikes on the motorway, the ladys did a great job in collecting the funds, & the lady with those patches, that was a great idea, i grabbed two.

hard to see Fatmaxx there hes down south at the moment ... ;)

what an great day ... first the ride and then another little escape ... had a great day thanks Caseye and Reckless for making sure i knew where I was going .. for my first bike ride in Auckland this was a great introduction.

[NUTBAR]

absolutely astounded by the sight and sound of so many well polished machines travelling down the motorway..

opps .. new i forgot to do something,:rolleyes:

[NUTBAR]

hard to see Fatmaxx there hes down south at the moment ... ;)

what an great day ... first the ride and then another little escape ... had a great day thanks Caseye and Reckless for making sure i knew where I was going .. for my first bike ride in Auckland this was a great introduction.

oh ok,, i was riding out of the car park, thought that was him on the corner?

[PrincessBandit]

A most fantastic day - great weather, huge turnout of bikes, awesome organisation and generous biking community.

Days like this are pure gold. Congratulations to all those who put in so many hours to make it such a successful appeal ride.

[Maha]

oh ok,, i was riding out of the car park, thought that was him on the corner?

He was the first to hand over $10 when the event was posted...:clap:
I think hes at Martins Bay, just out the coast from here.

[Maha]

A most fantastic day - great weather, huge turnout of bikes, awesome organisation and generous biking community.

Days like this are pure gold. Congratulations to all those who put in so many hours to make it such a successful appeal ride.

Have you seen the video of today?
Check yourself out at 5:04....:cool:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135898-HOT-VIDEO-Earth-Quake-Ride-2011

[Reckless]

Great Ride!!
Here's a few pics. good ride home (took the long way) and thanks Nasty for the BBQ and feed and nice to meet new people!!

[NUTBAR]

He was the first to hand over $10 when the event was posted...:clap:

yip, heart of gold that lad.

[beatswalkin]

Thanks for an excellent effort by all. Glad to have participated.

It was also very cool to see the event get covered by the media.

[RiderInBlack]

Off Wellington: Christchurch Quake Appeal Ride (Wgtn) (Sat 19 March) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135087-Christchurch-Quake-Appeal-Ride-%28Wgtn%29-%28Sat-19-March%29)


This is a beauty!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzLd0tjyVYk
Just think it should be on here too:rolleyes:

[Fatt Max]

Just reading through the posts and looking at the pictures. Great day and a fantastic effort.

Well done Maha for putting this ride together, same to leaders and tecs, the collectors and everyone involved.

Maaaaaasive respect to the riders from all over once again showing that bikers are kind and generous souls. What all of you did on Saturday WILL make a hige difference to peoples lives, thank you for what you did people.

I would have loved to have been there but personally was having a well earned camoping break with the family, had a blast. I did want to see what poor bastards git stuck with the Fatt Max CD's. They make great coasters anyways...

Congratulations again all, fecking well done.:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Maha]

Just reading through the posts and looking at the pictures. Great day and a fantastic effort.

Well done Maha for putting this ride together, same to leaders and tecs, the collectors and everyone involved.

Maaaaaasive respect to the riders from all over once again showing that bikers are kind and generous souls. What all of you did on Saturday WILL make a hige difference to peoples lives, thank you for what you did people.

I would have loved to have been there but personally was having a well earned camoping break with the family, had a blast. I did want to see what poor bastards git stuck with the Fatt Max CD's. They make great coasters anyways...

Congratulations again all, fecking well done.:clap::clap::clap::clap:

Cheers Mark, It was good to get help at the Sliverdale off/on ramp by the HP and from there it went really well to be honest. The four lead bikes got away later than the other 53 lead bikes. Bit of catching up to do at the start. Several went on a got to the front (RIB/Colonel and Karl) while two of us sat back and slowed the rest of pack down.
I said at the ride brief that we would head out in ten minutes.
Then a cop said ''so ten minutes''?
Yip, ten minutes, and by the time I got back to bike the cops had the bikes heading out the door. Then just as we were about the leave the Sky News Chick shoved a mic under my helmet.. all good in the end.
The videos prove what blast it was.
I managed to slip the CD's into a couple of bike bags while walking to the ride brief.
Both Honda's so they will love em'.
Pressure was on in the last 20 minutes, we just called for everyone to gather for the ride brief. The megaphone wouldn't work, Sky News chick rang three times, patch lady wanted me to announce for her, as did recovery guy, other people were asking questions...I find it hard to retain details at a moments notice so had the people concerned on the hill with me...easy that wy.
Really truely had an awesome day.

[Fatt Max]

Cheers Mark, It was good to get help at the Sliverdale off/on ramp by the HP and from there it went really well to be honest. The four lead bikes got away later than the other 53 lead bikes. Bit of catching up to do at the start. Several went on a got to the front (RIB/Colonel and Karl) while two of us sat back and slowed the rest of pack down.
I said at the ride brief that we would head out in ten minutes.
Then a cop said ''so ten minutes''?
Yip, ten minutes, and by the time I got back to bike the cops had the bikes heading out the door. Then just as we were about the leave the Sky News Chick shoved a mic under my helmet.. all good in the end.
The videos prove what blast it was.
I managed to slip the CD's into a couple of bike bags while walking to the ride brief.
Both Honda's so they will love em'.
Pressure was on in the last 20 minutes, we just called for everyone to gather for the ride brief. The megaphone wouldn't work, Sky News chick rang three times, patch lady wanted me to announce for her, as did recovery guy, other people were asking questions...I find it hard to retain details at a moments notice so had the people concerned on the hill with me...easy that wy.
Really truely had an awesome day.

Saw that great vid that BD put together with all the comments and inteviews. you looked and sounded like a victorious coach after winning the world cup, brilliant.

All up it is a great success mate, and its down to your vision and organisation once again. Thanks for making that happen.

Nice to go on rides like that, eh....

[PrincessBandit]

Have you seen the video of today?
Check yourself out at 5:04....:cool:



Hahaha, my backside was getting sore! Thought there was plenty of padding but still not enough it would seem... have to work my way through a few more pies perhaps.

[muffin]

Wicked stuff team. Mark well done mate for making this happen. I spoke to all my biker mates, family and friends in chch yesterday and they were very humbled (many cryed, even my big fat biker mate, Reg) by the fact that so may of us gave a dam about the shit they are in. When I see what we were part of on sat it really does restore my faith in humanity. As a cantab it was a honour to lead the charge with you Mark and to fly the crusader flags from the back of my truimph on behalf of my new home, northland. Again, well done guyz huge effort, Muffin.

[Maha]

Wicked stuff team. Mark well done mate for making this happen. I spoke to all my biker mates, family and friends in chch yesterday and they were very humbled (many cryed, even my big fat biker mate, Reg) by the fact that so may of us gave a dam about the shit they are in. When I see what we were part of on sat it really does restore my faith in humanity. As a cantab it was a honour to lead the charge with you Mark and to fly the crusader flags from the back of my truimph on behalf of my new home, northland. Again, well done guyz huge effort, Muffin.

All good Karl, can you perhaps link the video's to your mates somehow?
Im sure they will enjoy watching them, I have seen them both countlesss times already.
I keep seeing something new each viewing.
Pleasure to have you along mate, anytime...and to be at the front must have been a bonus?

[muffin]

Shit yea it was a blast. Acouple of unexpected wind gusts made things abit hairy from time to time. One in particular heading up the bridge when I was looking in my rear view at the bikes. It woz out there, never seen a site quite like it b4. Close to a memory of the "isle of man" in the 80z, on crazy sunday, except this run had no spills thank god. I have been telling the fellas to look on u tube, is that where the vids are to look at ?

[Laava]

look at post 155 further up the page

[muffin]

awesome cheerz

[Toaster]

Great event, good to see so many being generous with their time and money to help our fellow Kiwi's in Christchurch.

Just gutted someone knocked my helmet of its (stable) position on my bike breaking an $800 helmet. Had to turn around after it started falling to bits on the motorway and go home early.

On the bright side.... time for a new helmet I guess. Just a rather expensive day.

[Maha]

Great event, good to see so many being generous with their time and money to help our fellow Kiwi's in Christchurch.

Just gutted someone knocked my helmet of its (stable) position on my bike breaking an $800 helmet. Had to turn around after it started falling to bits on the motorway and go home early.

On the bright side.... time for a new helmet I guess. Just a rather expensive day.

Fuck thats the shits Cam, didnt see you there, I asked Anne if she saw you.

[Toaster]

Fuck thats the shits Cam, didnt see you there, I asked Anne if she saw you.

I would have loved to catch up mate... was out polishing the bike beforehand too. Hey, no matter, a small loss compared to what others lost in CHCH. I am just pleased to see so many turn up and get stuck in. It would give me warm fuzzies if I actually had feelings ;)

[AliJax]

Well done, I had the pleasure of seeing you all on our approach to Silverdale North Bound - heading to Waiwera with the Family. :woohoo:

[Maha]

...and the money keeps coming in.
I have the Wellington money..Thanks Iain.
That will be transferred today into the account along with the Auckland money.
Plus a couple more donations have come in.

The total so far is $5337.
We have an emial from James Partridge (Salvation Army) in response to what we did on Saturday.

''The result on the weekend was amazing, and just shows how strong New
Zealand is as a family and how we have come together in this time of
crisis.

Thanks again for all you have done. If you have any photos from the event
you like to send through, we are going to acknowledge all the events that
have happened around the country on our website (when things calm down a
bit) and if possible put photos up''.

May have to send through a video or two.:yes:

[disorderly]

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[disorderly]

had a great day, here's a couple pic of my old girl ( above post )..... trusty ol VTR1000, grass was a bit soft but found the only man hole cover to put my side stand on sweet!!!! was nice to chat to a few of you, great to see so many bikes and all for a great cause well done makes ya proud to be a kiwi!!!!
ps first time ive put any pics up just gettin my head around how to do it

[Maha]

had a great day, here's a couple pic of my old girl ( above post )..... trusty ol VTR1000, grass was a bit soft but found the only man hole cover to put my side stand on sweet!!!! was nice to chat to a few of you, great to see so many bikes and all for a great cause well done makes ya proud to be a kiwi!!!!
ps first time ive put any pics up just gettin my head around how to do it

I carry a jar lid for that very purpose, you can buy a disc made for the job but why? when you have something that will do the same job in your pantry.

[Fatt Max]

I carry a jar lid for that very purpose, you can buy a disc made for the job but why? when you have something that will do the same job in your pantry.

What a fucking legendary idea.....hang on, we know who you are really.....

you must be.......

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