Waikato: Waikato Toy Run [Archive]

slofox

27th January 2012, 11:32

5150

27th January 2012, 11:34

Bugger, I will still be down in south island until the 6th :facepalm:

insomnia01

27th January 2012, 11:57

Dont forget the fundraising & bike display is on Friday March 2nd 8:30am till 4:00pm Alexandra Street Te Awamutu :woohoo::woohoo: there will be a truck present to collect toys as usual

STJim

31st January 2012, 13:08

Nice to see a Post up for this event

See you all there

roadkillnz

29th February 2012, 20:36

I plan to be there on the Sunday.
Do people typically bring along stuffed toys?

slofox

1st March 2012, 12:39

I plan to be there on the Sunday.
Do people typically bring along stuffed toys?

...yep... :)

Scream

1st March 2012, 17:00

Never really been to a bike event before, yet alone riding in one!
Can't wait! :)

Maakz

2nd March 2012, 18:28

Given the impending weather bomb-anyone able to provide an update on the rides status? Or will that be assessed Sat night?

slofox

2nd March 2012, 18:34

Given the impending weather bomb-anyone able to provide an update on the rides status? Or will that be assessed Sat night?

It's only a short ride from Cambridge to The Tron. I figure it'll go ahead anyway.

Wear your wets.

STJim

2nd March 2012, 21:51

So far the forcast for Sunday is all good

hellokitty

3rd March 2012, 06:12

I am going - looking forward to it! Hey Slofox - come over and say hi when you see me - I will be the pink one :wacko:

hellokitty

3rd March 2012, 06:14

Just a heads up re this annual event, organised by Ulysses.

Sunday 4th March.

From Alpha Street Cambridge to Hamiltron.

Rider briefing 10.30am. Ride departs Cambridge 11.00am.

Buy a badge and be in the draw for helmet, jacket, boots etc. Bring a toy to donate to Child Cancer Foundation.

Oh yeah, I don't know Cambridge, but I know where the old church is that is the tourist centre and I know the superloo thingy..... and the massive gas stations (there are 2). Are any of these near the meeting point?

slofox

3rd March 2012, 06:27

Oh yeah, I don't know Cambridge, but I know where the old church is that is the tourist centre and I know the superloo thingy..... and the massive gas stations (there are 2). Are any of these near the meeting point?

The meeting point is a little further south than the church and the servos (not far). Closer to the Shell station. Look for Victoria Square. Very hard to miss usually - there's always a million bikes.

_Shrek_

3rd March 2012, 15:43

there's always a million bikes.

& then you awoke after the nana nap :rolleyes:

slofox

3rd March 2012, 17:18

& then you awoke after the nana nap :rolleyes:

I exaggerate for effect you unnerstand...

hellokitty

3rd March 2012, 18:27

I hope I get there in time to get a badge... do they normally sell out?
My bike is packed and ready to go..... leaving at sparrow fart. :woohoo:

Scream

3rd March 2012, 18:58

How much are the badges / do they usually have eftpos?

Geeen

3rd March 2012, 19:23

How much are the badges / do they usually have eftpos?

From memory badges are $10 cold hard cash.

Scream

3rd March 2012, 20:19

I'm set to go. :)
259052 -- 259053

hellokitty

3rd March 2012, 20:55

I'm set to go. :)

:2thumbsup
I have packed my toy in a plastic bag inside my pannier bag. My pink Ninja bear shall be cable tied to the sissy bar to supervise as she does with the charity rides.

psykonosis

3rd March 2012, 21:57

Who are the keen riders leaving from Auckland bright and early tomorrow morning?

slofox

4th March 2012, 06:20

Have fun all. This will be the first year I have missed this event since I got back on a bike. Dammit.

Ride safe.

roadkillnz

4th March 2012, 08:03

Managed to tweak my back yesterday, to the point of not being able to get out of bed, so can't join as planned.
Any ideas where I can drop toys off to later in the week?

hellokitty

4th March 2012, 17:20

It was a lot of fun. We got to Cambridge about 10ish - great ride down. About 500 plus bikes, nice smooth ride to Hamilton. Will definitely do this one again!

Scream

4th March 2012, 17:57

Had HEAPS of fun, friendly people to talk to around and all, defo gonna keep coming back! :D
Oh.. and got to see some real sexy bikes.. whilst riding my lonely little FXR :L

psykonosis

4th March 2012, 18:34

It was great fun, perfect weather. Was great to see the kids out and about and the riders waving on!

hellokitty

4th March 2012, 20:28

I hope they got lots of toys - there was a lot in the truck at the end.
I bought a badge too, even though OldSteve said to boycott the badges (in the helicopter ride thread)... I thought he was a member of Ulysses whose run this was....

Retep5

5th March 2012, 15:54

Was a good time nice to see some creative soft toy machines.

I'll be back for next year.

BTW "are we there yet!"

hellokitty

5th March 2012, 17:34

It was cute to see the toys on the bikes for the ride, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. Judging by the splatter and gore that I had all over the front of my jacket and visor, I couldn't stand the thought of a teddy bear covered in this shit being given to a sick child in hospital. I kept my toy in a bag in my pannier bag.