2012 TranzAlpine Scooter Safari

[Les]

2012 safari coming up soon to raise more money for the Cancer Society. Great cause and great fun.

Check the website for dates and details

www.scootersafari.co.nz

[Les]

Announcing the ride date for the 2012 Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari... Saturday May 26th. Updated website and registration forms coming soon!

http://www.scootersafari.co.nz/
http://www.facebook.com/scootersafari

[Les]

Registrations are now open!
Gear up for an awesome adventure and a great cause.

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[Les]

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Get your scooter serviced and ready for the long haul! Every scooter service done at Motus before the 26th May, we will donate 10% back the Scooter Safari fundraiser.
Not only will you get professional service and advice but you will be showing your support.
Phone or email to make a booking and get the best out of your ride.

PH: 03 3772626
EM: info@mymotus.co.nz
Web: http://www.mymotus.co.nz

[spinnanz]

I thought may be a good idea to see if the old hospital in Hoki will let people bunk down there in the disused hospital? I know its a camp ground during the wild food fest.................Maybe the camp would do us a deal and open up one old hospital room for us for the night.

To me thats the main put off of the event, the cost/lack of accommodation in Hoki. Failing that, there are 2 of us that are thinking about doing this event and just riding back that night

[Les]

I thought may be a good idea to see if the old hospital in Hoki will let people bunk down there in the disused hospital? I know its a camp ground during the wild food fest.................Maybe the camp would do us a deal and open up one old hospital room for us for the night.

To me thats the main put off of the event, the cost/lack of accommodation in Hoki. Failing that, there are 2 of us that are thinking about doing this event and just riding back that night

The idea of using the same domain as the Wild Foods Festival with a marquee and campsite, etc. was investigated by the organizers for this year's event but didn't eventuate for a number of reasons. However, this remains an option for future events.

There is plenty of affordable accommodation in Hoki. See the Scooter Safari website (http://www.scootersafari.co.nz/accommodation.html) for a list of places offering discounts for participants and supporters.

[Les]

Registrations have just passed 170! Remember the number is capped at 250 so get in quick to ensure your place...

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Check out the Scooter Safari online fundraising page (http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/fundraise/topathletes.aspx?e=912) to see how the rider sponsorships are going.


Worried about a breakdown or some other unforeseen scooter problem? Avon City Suzuki (http://www.avoncitysuzuki.co.nz/) are kindly providing a breakdown van and mechanic, available at each stop should you need help getting your scooter up and running again.

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[Les]

Registrations have closed.

The cap of 250 has been reached. However, if you're still interested then please register here (http://www.scootersafari.co.nz/register1.html) so we can then let you know if spaces become available and give you first opportunity to pre-register for the next ride.

To find out what it means to be part of the Scooter Safari for fellow KB'er and KIWIRIDER contributor Racing Dave click HERE (http://www.kiwiriderzine.com/2012/03/tranzalpine-scooter-safari.html).

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[cooneyr]

Just seen this thread on KB. A little different to my normal adventure riding jaunts but I'm looking forward to it. I knew there was a reason I bought a scooter after the Feb 22nd quake. It wasn't because it was an easy way to get between offices but so I could enter the safari :)

Starting to wring dosh out of my colleagues. Need to start hitting up corporations that I work with.

[Les]

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If you're running in the Scooter Safari this year then as well as raising money for the Cancer Society and having an awesome adventure, you could also win some great prizes!

There is a trip for two to Sydney with Air NZ, V8 Hotlaps, riding gear, helicopter flights and heaps more! Check it out (http://www.scootersafari.co.nz/prizes.html).

Click HERE (http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/fundraise/topathletes.aspx?e=912) to see how the fundraising is progressing.

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[grady]

Anyone from Auckland entering the scooter Safari. I have put my name down but not sure how to get my scooter down to Christchurch. Any ideas???? Not going to ride it down, so that option is out.

[spinnanz]

Anyone from Auckland entering the scooter Safari. I have put my name down but not sure how to get my scooter down to Christchurch. Any ideas???? Not going to ride it down, so that option is out.

find a campervan in auckland that need re-locating to chch. do the opposite to get back up to Auck

[Les]

We're still a month out and the money raised for the The Cancer Society of New Zealand has just passed $50,000! Click HERE (http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/fundraise/topathletes.aspx?e=912) to follow the fundraising.

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[Les]

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[Les]

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One of our riders is donating his beloved Vespa to the cause. He's even had it signed by the entire 2012 Crusaders Rugby Team. Please help us to get top dollar for this one-of-a-kind scooter by sharing this link (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=472806533) to the TradeMe Auction. 100% of the proceeds go to The Cancer Society of New Zealand.

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[Les]

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[Les]

We have cracked $100,000 (http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/fundraise/event.aspx?id=912&apid=21921)! Thanks to everybody who has supported us! Only 10 days to go...

Check out the article below about Blair Newton, who was the original inspiration for the Scooter Safari.

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[Hanne]

Here's my bike for the challenge, named 'Alice' after the rock song:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/communities/6844639/Ride-on-Hanne/
1979 c50, foot clutch, pretty much 49cc of pure awesomeness.

If you have been inspired and want to help out, fundraising page is here (http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/HannesEpicRide/)!

[Nzpure]

Here's my bike for the challenge, named 'Alice' after the rock song:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/communities/6844639/Ride-on-Hanne/
1979 c50, foot clutch, pretty much 49cc of pure awesomeness.

If you have been inspired and want to help out, fundraising page is here (http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/HannesEpicRide/)!

Ride it like you stole it hanne!!!!!

[Les]

The 2010 fundraising amount has been officially exceeded! Check it out HERE (http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/fundraise/event.aspx?id=912&apid=21921). Awesome! $150,000 anyone? It's looking like it could be on the cards...

Did you miss out on the registrations but still want to ride in the Scooter Safari next Saturday? Due to late cancellations there are 4 spots up for grabs on TradeMe (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=all&searchString=scooter%20safari&type=Search&generalSearch_keypresses=18&generalSearch_suggested=0&?supprR=1&z=16&searchregion=100) (Search "Scooter Safari"). 100% of the auction money goes to The Cancer Society of New Zealand. Please spread the word.

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[Les]

Getting close now! And the fundraising (http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/fundraise/topathletes.aspx?e=912) has reached a totally unexpected and incredible $170,000+ Things are really ramping up now.

The Safari will be departing Air New Zealand No.1 Hangar on Orchard Rd., Harewood at 0800 this Saturday. From there the group will head out onto McLeans Island Road and to Kirwee for the first planned stop. Find a spot along the route and cheer the group on! Here's one immaculately prepared example of the array of machines that you will see:

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[MyGSXF]

Good on ya people!!!! :clap:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6995127/Scooter-safari-braves-Southern-Alps

[Les]

Another Safari done and dusted with over $225,000 raised to boot! What an incredible achievement by everybody.

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The weather played a crucial role this year but most handled it very well. There was a small "rogue" element that decided to join the ride and who were not welcome. The unexpected extra numbers of scooters taking part created a few extra issues for the event crews to deal with. Tighter controls on the numbers participating will be put in place for future Safaris. But overall things ran smoothly.

For those who decided to ride back over the mountains on Sunday there was more of the same weather only worse. Just as well it was a tailwind!

Top marks to everybody for an incredible event. Keep an eye on the Safari pages for photos and comments, etc.

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