Cancer support ride, Urenui to Te Kuiti, calling Naki riders!

[martybabe]

Important Update.

Due to extreme weather forcast for the North Island on Saturday, the ride has been reluctantly postponed until Sunday March 4th. Times and venues remain the same.


linky: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/147397-Cancer-Ride-Postponment

On march 3rd 2012 there will be a ride from Wellington to Auckland in honour of ynotslow (Tony) a long time KB member and a thoroughly good bastard.

Unfortunately Tony has terminal cancer so this tribute to him will meet up (eventually) with the guys and girls in Auckland doing the relay walk in aid of all cancer sufferers.

This is an open invite to any Naki riders to join with us from Urenui and progress as far North as you wish to go but, Te Kuiti is where we will meet up with other riders from the south and east.

Nothing is required of you other than your company but as this is a ride in tribute to Tony, in remembrance of loved ones lost and in support of those suffering with this evil disease, I

would respectfully request that we ride it in a manner befitting the occasion.

Come and stick two fingers up to cancer and bag a great ride while your at it, hope to see some of you there!:niceone:

Meeting point: car park in Urenui opposite the pub

Date: 3rd March

Time: 1.30 pm ish.

Destination: anywhere North of Urenui, your call .


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...y-3-March-2012

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...turday-March-3

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...Kapiti-section

Come on Nakisters, lets make this a big, safe, fun and profitable ride for Fat Tony and all families that have endured this hateful disease, high time we beat the crap out of it and the fight starts here. We need you, what else ya gonna do? mow the lawns? come on down and smack Cancer around a bit.

Tony and his beautiful daughters with Martybabe and the Bride doing the 'robot' in the background.

[Maha]

Onya Marty...:niceone:
The way you guys have embraced this is wonderful.

[dogsnbikes]

We will be joining you Marty

[martybabe]

We will be joining you Marty

I look forward to it, do you have an ETA yet Barry?

[martybabe]

Onya Marty...:niceone:
The way you guys have embraced this is wonderful.

The credit is all yours dude, just jumping on the back of a great idea. x

[Maha]

Keep in touch with me via text on that day cos we will meet you in Te Kuiti.

[dogsnbikes]

I look forward to it, do you have an ETA yet Barry?

Hope to be at Urenui around 1-1:30pm this is based on that the baton's will be in Sanson around 10am still need to comfirm with Bill(sinfull) and That Alistair(86) has finished his Latte

[86GSXR]

I'll be there early, there's nothing worse than rushing a latte :D

[ynot slow]

Cheers Marty,awesome to get the support,but it aint about me,there are many others worse situation wise,I am relishing my time visiting loved ones (that's hard)and words just can not express my gratitude ALL KB'ers have shown me,thanks seems so cliche' but all I can offer.:yes:

[Maha]

Hope to be at Urenui around 1-1:30pm this is based on that the baton's will be in Sanson around 10am still need to comfirm with Bill(sinfull) and That Alistair(86) has finished his Latte

132 ks to Te kuiti from Urenui...Boscos Cafe closes at 5pm..shall we meet you guys there all fuelled up?

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/place?pq=pirongia+cafes+restaurants&hl=en&sugexp=cqn&dc=Pirongia&ac=8&cp=8&gs_id=n&xhr=t&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=822&wrapid=tljp1323333035787014&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=te+kuiti+cafes+restaurants&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=cafes+restaurants&hnear=0x6d6cba0247660d1b:0x500ef6143a30bb0,Te+Kuit i&cid=1289332233007078837

[Maha]

Cheers Marty,awesome to get the support,but it aint about me,there are many others worse situation wise,I am relishing my time visiting loved ones (that's hard)and words just can not express my gratitude ALL KB'ers have shown me,thanks seems so cliche' but all I can offer.:yes:

This is all about you Tony...you are the aspirant.
Your situation it pretty dire, no getting around that.
Eveyone who takes part in the relay for life (where ever they are) are do so because of Cancer has effected them in some way.
The bigger picture? yes its about others but this part (the ride) is yours only my friend...

Heres a great photo of you and Janet from Taupo...:love:

[martybabe]

132 ks to Te kuiti from Urenui...Boscos Cafe closes at 5pm..shall we meet you guys there all fuelled up?

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/place?pq=pirongia+cafes+restaurants&hl=en&sugexp=cqn&dc=Pirongia&ac=8&cp=8&gs_id=n&xhr=t&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=822&wrapid=tljp1323333035787014&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=te+kuiti+cafes+restaurants&fb=1&gl=nz&hq=cafes+restaurants&hnear=0x6d6cba0247660d1b:0x500ef6143a30bb0,Te+Kuit i&cid=1289332233007078837

Yup, meet you there 3- 4pm all being well, can't be more precise as we're just a link in the chain but at least we have a rough time now. If we're there earlier all the better.

Good point by the way, there ain't much in the way of fuel stops between Urenui and Te Kuiti so check your fuel before or at Urenui guys.

Another pic from a lovely get together on Waitangi day, ynotslow (Tony) shafty (Pete) martybabe (me).

[shafty]

Another pic from a lovely get together on Waitangi day, ynotslow (Tony) shafty (Pete) martybabe (me).

Three Stooges? lol :innocent:

[martybabe]

Three Stooges? lol :innocent:


You might have something there shaft :laugh:

[MSTRS]

Yup, meet you there 3- 4pm all being well, can't be more precise as we're just a link in the chain but at least we have a rough time now. If we're there earlier all the better.



4-5 might be more accurate. Baton won't leave Taupo before 3ish.

[martybabe]

4-5 might be more accurate. Baton won't leave Taupo before 3ish.

oh well it is what it is, my troops and the Northern hoards should be at Boscos Te Kuiti from 3.30 ish on but as with all these things we may arrive after you, you just never know.

I guess whoever arrives first waits, it's a plan of sorts :wait:

[Maha]

oh well it is what it is, my troops and the Northern hoards should be at Boscos Te Kuiti from 3.30 ish on but as with all these things we may arrive after you, you just never know.

I guess whoever arrives first waits, it's a plan of sorts :wait:

The Western route is way shorter than the Eastern route...by about 140 ks.
So you will be there sooner.

[Gremlin]

The eastern route is approx 100km longer, so it will take those riders longer to get to Te Kuiti...

[martybabe]

So you will be there sooner.

You're not taking into account getting the Bride to Urenui on time, apparently it takes much longer than I think to make herself beautiful, much much longer.:blink:

[Maha]

You're not taking into account getting the Bride to Urenui on time, apparently it takes much longer than I think to make oneself beautiful, much much longer.:blink:

One quick swipe with a comb through that beard and ya done aint ya?:corn:
I'll be doing 450 Ks myself that day.:confused:
The Hamilton riders will be there also.

[Grant`]

One quick swipe with a comb through that beard and ya done aint ya?:corn:
I'll be doing 450 Ks myself that day.:confused:
The Hamilton riders will be there also.

I may or may not be able to make this ride, I have 2 people staying with me from England but they are looking to possibly do there dive on the Saturday so I will see if I can do the mad dash down. :yes:

[martybabe]

One quick swipe with a comb through that beard and ya done aint ya?

.

Me yes, a quick dunk of the head in a sink full of water and I'm done but in the Bride's world, you gotta wash your hair, dry your hair, straighten your hair then curl

your hair before you can put your helmet on. Don't even get me started on what outfit would suit her best under the bike gear,:facepalm: I've quite often fallen

asleep before she finally cocks a leg over the bike.:yes:

Anyway, just done the Urenui to Te Kuiti leg as a tester, took me an hour to Mokau (normally 30 mins), none stop roadworks, single lane gravel traps, chip n seal and

tar snakes are the name of the game at the moment. Had to wash the bike and all my gear on my return, plastered in cement dust. Hopefully it will have improved by

'Tony' day.

[martybabe]

Shameless bump! Come on guys, it'll make you feel good and I'll do dirty things if you come :laugh:

[Maha]

Shameless bump! Come on guys, it'll make you feel good and I'll do dirty things if you come :laugh:

'Come on down and smack Cancer around'

I like this bit where/what/whom you said in another thread.

T Shirts are now avaliable for order..http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146927-Support-the-L-s-Angels-Buy-a-T-shirt

[MSTRS]

Shameless bump! Come on guys, it'll make you feel good and I'll do dirty things if you come :laugh:

Ya pinched that from Billy - I saw the program. Question is - who'd he pinch it from?

[martybabe]

Ya pinched that from Billy - I saw the program. Question is - who'd he pinch it from?

Ya got me this time but actually it's a much milder version of a phrase I've used all my life but that's unprintable:Oops:

[kb_SF1]

Marty hi,
I'll meet you at Boscos cafe' in Te Kuiti, any idea of the time you will arrive, I'll get there a bit earlier.

KB aka kerry

[martybabe]

Marty hi,
I'll meet you at Boscos cafe' in Te Kuiti, any idea of the time you will arrive, I'll get there a bit earlier.

KB aka kerry

We're working on 3.30 mate, you'll be very welcome.

[taff1954]

Hopefully I can make time that day to ride the Urenui to Te Kuiti leg - all work dependent, but as a worst case scenario, will try to hook up in Hawera and ride through to Urenui.

[martybabe]

Hopefully I can make time that day to ride the Urenui to Te Kuiti leg - all work dependent, but as a worst case scenario, will try to hook up in Hawera and ride through to Urenui.

Onya Taff :niceone: See you in Urenui.

[Mom]

Onya Taff :niceone: See you in Urenui.

How far north are you riding Marty?

[martybabe]

How far north are you riding Marty?

Just Te kuiti or Hamilton at this stage darlink, the Bride can't go any further but she doesn't want to miss out on this ride. Just going for a bit of a test ride now to see how she copes.

[pritch]

Good point by the way, there ain't much in the way of fuel stops between Urenui and Te Kuiti so check your fuel before or at Urenui guys.



I have been advised that the Urenui pumps need extra care, the floor is not flat like most gas stations.
Reportedly more than one bike has been dropped because the rider put a foot down and found nothing but air.

[Mom]

Just Te kuiti or Hamilton at this stage darlink, the Bride can't go any further but she doesn't want to miss out on this ride. Just going for a bit of a test ride now to see how she copes.

How did she go? Pity that you cant get further north, You would be very welcome to stay at ours.

[martybabe]

I have been advised that the Urenui pumps need extra care, the floor is not flat like most gas stations.
Reportedly more than one bike has been dropped because the rider put a foot down and found nothing but air.

Correct my mate, round the back of the pumps close to the shop is the way to go, mind you it ain't the cheapest fuel in the naki anyway so you may want to fill up beforehand.


How did she go? Pity that you cant get further north, You would be very welcome to stay at ours.

She's got to have the op unfortunately but hopefully no chemo or radio. Would love to come and play at your house and thanks for the offer but it will have to be another time sweetness. I especially wanted to come and cheer the angels on but it is what it is, better times are coming.

[martybabe]

Not long now people.

Meeting point: car park in Urenui opposite the pub

Date: 3rd March

Time: 1.30 pm ish.

Destination: anywhere North of Urenui, your call .

Cheers, Mart

[Mom]

Not long now people.

Meeting point: car park in Urenui opposite the pub

Date: 3rd March

Time: 1.30 pm ish.

Destination: anywhere North of Urenui, your call .

Cheers, Mart

It is starting to get really exciting. I am at menu planning now. What food we want to eat, what food I need here for the guests, what food to eat on the Sunday when I will no doubt be shattered.

Hugs you two!

[dogsnbikes]

It is starting to get really exciting. I am at menu planning now. What food we want to eat, what food I need here for the guests,

Lots of greasy biker food.....:innocent:

Lets us know if you want us too bring anything,otherwise we will just bring whatever potluck something we can find or fit in....

[Mom]

otherwise we will just bring whatever potluck something we can find or fit in....

Sounds just perfect to me :sunny:

[martybabe]

It is starting to get really exciting. I am at menu planning now. What food we want to eat, what food I need here for the guests, what food to eat on the Sunday when I will no doubt be shattered.

Hugs you two!

Thanks for the hugs (Operation on the 5th). It is quite exiting isn't it, hope the day is brilliant in all respects.

[Mom]

It is quite exiting isn't it, hope the day is brilliant in all respects.


It will be.

I got told today I was only to walk one lap if you please, something about just coming out of a moon boot after 5 months with a broken ankle. I think he meant to say one lap an hour or something like that. A bit pissed off I cant really get stuck in, but hey, you do what you can.

Much love to The Bride for a sucessful outcome. You will be in my thoughts :love:

[Maha]

Lots of greasy biker food.....:innocent:

Lets us know if you want us too bring anything,otherwise we will just bring whatever potluck something we can find or fit in....

Beds are made...Methane is staying, you guys are, anyone alse you know of?
I can even do Man Burgers when we get back here!...:corn:
Food is not a worry.
Or Maccas in Orewa...Subway are onsite at the Stadium.

[Rehab]

Greetings all.

I will be printing all the Cancer Relay threads this Thursday 2nd March. They will then be all bound together into one book of sorts. I'll take it down to Wellington on Friday and it'll go into the baton for it's journey up the country. It'll then be presented along with the other bits and pieces.

The reason I am telling you all this comes to you in two parts:

1) It mightn't be a bad idea to go through any posts you've made and edit or remove anything you don't want to be permanently recorded. I can't think of anything that actually needs changing, but that's up to you. All that we ask is that you don't go crazy and end up changing the past, so to speak, and ruining the flow of the thing.

2) Please feel free to add any further personal messages of support.

Once again, anything that's still in here on Thursday will go to print, and obviously the opposite is true of anything not added to the thread by then. See most of you Saturday.

[martybabe]

Greetings all.

I will be printing all the Cancer Relay threads this Thursday 2nd March. They will then be all bound together into one book of sorts. I'll take it down to Wellington on Friday and it'll go into the baton for it's journey up the country. It'll then be presented along with the other bits and pieces.

The reason I am telling you all this comes to you in two parts:

1) It mightn't be a bad idea to go through any posts you've made and edit or remove anything you don't want to be permanently recorded. I can't think of anything that actually needs changing, but that's up to you. All that we ask is that you don't go crazy and end up changing the past, so to speak, and ruining the flow of the thing.

2) Please feel free to add any further personal messages of support.

Once again, anything that's still in here on Thursday will go to print, and obviously the opposite is true of anything not added to the thread by then. See most of you Saturday.

Excellent stuff Methane, thanks.

FINAL CALL TO ALL THOSE THAT KNOW TONY AND ALL THOSE THAT HATE THE HAVOC CANCER WREAKS ON OUR LOVED ONES, COME ON DOWN AND RIDE WITH US!

[martybabe]

Well the forecast for Saturday is rain across the entire north Island. Disappointing news but as I've always said, I would walk from Taranaki to Auckland for Tony if it

would do any good, so the ride is still on, the reasons are still as valid, just dig out your waterproof gear and come riding for Tony and help to kick Cancer in the nads.

Tony:

You have been an inspiration to me, your dignity and spirit in the face of adversity has been a lesson I shall carry through life. You will never

appreciate how much your friendship and little messages of approval and support have meant to me over the years. It's not easy upping sticks and moving half way

around the world to start a new life, You and people like you with your warm sensitive welcoming cheeky nature have been instrumental in our decision to stay here in

Godzone. If this Country can produce genuine good bastards like you then it's a place and a people I'm happy to be part of.

Take care my friend, enjoy the rest of your journey.

Your friend always, Mart.x

[dogsnbikes]

Right with you Marty,Pfft too the rain and this is much bigger than a wet day

[martybabe]

Right with you Marty,Pfft too the rain and this is much bigger than a wet day

Never doubted you Barry (another good Bastard) I was just trying to inspire those, like me, that prefer decent weather to ride in. As you rightly said, this is much much bigger than a bit of rain.

Get the dubbin and the warehouse waterproofs out guys, it'll be even more of an adventure! :scooter:

[Maha]

Does not deter me at all....have gear will ride.

[86GSXR]

Bike needs a wash anyway.........:rockon:

[martybabe]

Does not deter me at all....have gear will ride.


Bike needs a wash anyway.........:rockon:

That's the way boys, if Tony can fight cancer for years without winging what kind of people would we be to run scared of a little wet stuff, feck the rain and the cloud it rode in on :girlfight:

[yungatart]

Its just a bit of rain, after all, its nothing compared....

[martybabe]

Cancer support ride, Urenui to Te Kuiti, calling Naki riders!

Important Update.

Due to extreme weather forcast for the North Island on Saturday, the ride has been reluctantly postponed until Sunday March 4th. Times and venues remain the same.


linky: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...de-Postponment

[dogsnbikes]

Guess Taking LSL things take longer :scratch: If thats the plan yeah ok

[kb_SF1]

see you guys in Te Kuiti on Sunday.

KB

[Mom]

You know we have raised $1425 so far! Fucken brilliant!

[martybabe]

You know we have raised $1425 so far! Fucken brilliant!

Man that's brilliant :clap:

[Mom]

Man that's brilliant :clap:

I am totally blown away. There will be more, we still have money unbanked and members that have not tortured funds out of people yet :innocent:

I broke our company internet policy today many times :pinch:

Could not resist looking to see where we were tracking :o

[martybabe]

Final call people! weather's good, the cause is a good'n, let's do this thing :clap:

[Pussy]

As per our phone conversation.... please put my apologies in, Mart.
There in spirit!

[Maha]

See you all at Te Kuiti...Stunning day here, its going to be a damn fine ride :cool:
Meeting Hellzie and Timm at Cycletreads later then on we go...:scooter:

[martybabe]

As per our phone conversation.... please put my apologies in, Mart.
There in spirit!


Consider it Done John, heal well.


See you all at Te Kuiti...Stunning day here, its going to be a damn fine ride :cool:
Meeting Hellzie and Timm at Cycletreads later then on we go...:scooter:

Lovely morning here too, bright and sunny with a bit of snow on the mountain.Did we do right calling it off yesterday or what! See you later mark. x

[Pussy]

How did it go, guys?

[martybabe]

How did it go, guys?

A great day for it John, bunch of good bastards doing a good thing for a good bloke, a pleasure to be a part of it, shame you couldn't make it mate.

[dogsnbikes]

Thanks Marty,was a great ride up the coast....yes a bloody great event,and so are all the folks involved

[martybabe]

Thanks Marty,was a great ride up the coast....yes a bloody great event,and so are all the folks involved

Cheers baz, did the man burgers arrive at the hotel?

[ynot slow]

Thanks from Gore,awesome and emotional on my part reading threads.

[dogsnbikes]

Cheers baz, did the man burgers arrive at the hotel?

No but had a bigger than MAN size steak