Red Knights Burns Support Bike Run -25/9/05 in Ak [Archive]

crashe

8th August 2005, 16:28

The Red Knights Burns Support Motorbike Run is being held again on the 25th September 2005.

The start point is the Old Manukau Fire Station, which is on the corner of Kerrs Rd and Great South Rd's, Manukau.
(It's now the current St John Ambulance Station).

Start time is 1100hrs, leaving the station for Middlemore at 1200hrs.
We will proceed along Great South Road, through Manukau-Papatoetoe-left at the monument at Otahuhu and to the same venue as last year.
Middlemore Hospital.
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This fundraiser is to support the young children that have been burnt and spend time in Middlemore hospital.
Badges in the past have been $10 to buy.
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I have put it up on the calender events section.
But can a moderator please copy it for me and then put it up on the home page for me please.
Thanks.
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Riff Raff - I have copy and pasted what you said about who the organisers are. I hope you don't mind me doing that.

ManDownUnder

8th August 2005, 16:49

It'll be a good day when we have enough money for health and education, and the air force has to run a sausage sizzle when they want more bombs...

or something like that....

crashe

8th August 2005, 17:01

It'll be a good day when we have enough money for health and education, and the air force has to run a sausage sizzle when they want more bombs...

or something like that....

MDU - The proceeds go towards equipment and toys for the children.
The organisers have in the vehicles the toys and equipment.
So that the money doesn't get lost. It goes directly to the children in the ward.
The organisers ask the wards etc them as to what do they need.... and get it for them.

I have been on the only two fundraisers runs that this lot have done so far.
I have seen all the toys and equipment, and it gets handed over to them on the day.

This run will be their 3rd annual fundraiser run.

texmo

8th August 2005, 17:04

How many attended last year?

crashe

8th August 2005, 17:07

How many attended last year?

Quite a few attended last year. I think there was over 100 bikes that turned up.

As its a new fundraiser, I guess it takes time to get it out there for people to know about it.

texmo

8th August 2005, 17:10

Meh i might come if i can thats the night after magnetos party at the thristy dog on k'rd

Riff Raff

8th August 2005, 17:11

Thanks for putting this up Crashe - I was getting round to it.

For those that are interested in knowing, the Red Knights is a club for emergency services with members from ambulance, fire, police and rescue helicopter. The Red Knights is an international club with the governing body in the USA. New Zealand has two chapters - Northland and Auckland. Our charity of choice is the Kidsfirst Burns Unit at Middlemore. If anyone wants to purchase toys to donate to the unit please note that they should be plastic - not teddy bears etc as they cause infections with the burns.

Hope to see heaps of you there supporting this very worthy cause.

Riff Raff

8th August 2005, 17:13

How many attended last year?
We had 103 bikes attend last year. It would be great if we could have more this year.

ManDownUnder

8th August 2005, 17:15

Cheers RR and crashe. Don't take my post above the wrong way... I'm fully in support of this and will be there if I can!
MDU

placidfemme

8th August 2005, 17:19

I'll be there if I can (could we organise a meeting point in town first or something? I'm not familiar with that side of the bridge)... Also any suggestions as to what type of toys to buy? (I know... no teddy bears)

texmo

8th August 2005, 17:28

yer I would be keen to meet somewhere at 10am or so, odeons cafe' in mt eden might be a good place.....

Riff Raff

8th August 2005, 17:29

Here's a couple of pics from last year's run. We're hoping that this year we'll have a few police bikes there and intersections blocked off. We have a fire engine and ambulance bikes there too.

White trash

8th August 2005, 17:48

With all the ambos and general emergency service people there, should be safe enough for me to leer it up a little.

Put me on the list.

Madmax

9th August 2005, 15:23

I will come along as i work out here
:devil2:

Gremlin

20th September 2005, 01:20

hmm, because its this Sunday, I think I might bump this a little bit.

Just to make sure, would the meeting place be the point on the map??

placidfemme

20th September 2005, 07:35

Sam and I might be keen to come (have to go to Middlemore anyway as my gran is there) but usually we catch a ride, anyone from the North Shore going who we can follow?

Motoracer

20th September 2005, 11:11

Wana tag along to this one F/F? :msn-wink:

Firefight

20th September 2005, 11:39

[QUOTE=Motoracer]Wana tag along to this one F/F? :msn-wink:[/QUOT

No.

I have nothing against the cause , and good on them for doing it, however I have nothing to do with the RKs group, nor do I wish to be associated in anything that they are involved with.

red rep as much as you like

F/F

outlawtorn

20th September 2005, 21:07

Sam and I might be keen to come (have to go to Middlemore anyway as my gran is there) but usually we catch a ride, anyone from the North Shore going who we can follow?
Hi PF, I'm going to try and organise a few of us to meet at Coleman's and we can ride through together. Watch this space!!!!

outlawtorn

20th September 2005, 22:44

ok people, so far there is me and Madguitarist meeting up at Holeshot. Anyone else interested in meeting up there and riding on from there.

PlacidFemme? Are you guys keen?

And all the other guys/girls from the North Shore?
GR81
Kjell
MagicMarker
steved
SuperDave
Trow
Wellyman
Come on guys, the more the merrier!!! Get back to us as soon as.

EDIT* - I'd like to meet everyone at Coleman's Suzuki at 10-10:15AM. Leaving at 10:15 sharp

Gremlin

21st September 2005, 02:40

Would either of you explain the RK reasoning?? I have never heard of them, just thought increasing the numbers might be good, but if there is something afoot, I wouldn't mind knowing... :sherlock:

placidfemme

21st September 2005, 07:23

Riff Raff

21st September 2005, 08:24

Would either of you explain the RK reasoning?? I have never heard of them, just thought increasing the numbers might be good, but if there is something afoot, I wouldn't mind knowing... :sherlock:

There's nothing wrong with the Red Knights. It's actually an American organisation, predominantly made up of firefighters over there. Over here members are from all emergency services and money is raised for the burns unit at MIddlemore as well as setting up a burns support unit in Northland. The Northland chapter was set up about 4 years ago, and the Auckland chapter 1 1/2 years ago. Speedmedic and myself were founding members of the Auckland chapter, and I am still treasurer for the club. Whilst F/F, SM and myself have no problems with the whole concept of the club, the organised rides for members don't really fit into our riding style :devil2:

At this stage I'm not going to be able to make the burns run - am working on that day and haven't been able to organise a shift change, as well as still not having my bike back. But I would be grateful to all the KBers who turn up to support this great cause.

Gremlin

21st September 2005, 18:13

ahh. Not interested in being a member, nor going on their normal organised rides.

Back protector will probably arrive Saturday, so what better way to use it first for making up the numbers on a charity ride. :doobey:

If I'm free, count me in :2thumbsup

crashe

21st September 2005, 18:18

Can a moderator or SpankMe please put (copy and paste) what I have on the event calender over onto the home page. re: this event.
As I have no idea how to do it.

Thanks.

Rhino

21st September 2005, 18:42

Scorpygirl and I will be there. Look forward to catching up with more KBers.

Scorpygirl

21st September 2005, 18:49

Scorpygirl and I will be there. Look forward to catching up with more KBers.

Having burnt my hand and spent 3 days at Middlemore in the Plastics Ward I am fully supportive of this charity ride. Luckily I have no scars but I don't have the same flexibility in my left hand as I do in my right. It was touch and go whether I was going to need surgery or not but thankfully the pendulum swung in the positive direction. Thank goodness for Rhino and his quick action in getting me into the bathroom and my hand under the cold tap!!! Also I volunteer for Radio Lollipop at Starship Hospital so anything to help sick kids out gets my support too.

WildBoarMouse

22nd September 2005, 12:21

Just to be sure... is the route L-plate friendly? :) I'm keen. I bought my bike from an RK member in Whangarei.

Riff Raff

22nd September 2005, 13:01

Just to be sure... is the route L-plate friendly? :) I'm keen.
Definately L-plate friendly.

WildBoarMouse

22nd September 2005, 13:02

Count me in then :)

Madguitarist!

22nd September 2005, 18:20

So whois meeting Outlawtorn & myself at Holeshot????
Good to know so we won't leave anyone behind.... :baby:

WildBoarMouse

23rd September 2005, 08:11

Does anyone want to meet up out west beforehand? :) Maybe Henderson or TeAtatu?

Grizz

23rd September 2005, 16:39

Does anyone want to meet up out west beforehand? :) Maybe Henderson or TeAtatu?

I did the Burns run last year, and am keen to go again, I am glad that the ride is a bit longer this time, hopefully the lead group gets its navigation sorted out.

If someone comes up with a meeting place out west will be happy to out in a group.

Riff Raff

23rd September 2005, 18:38

I did the Burns run last year, and am keen to go again, I am glad that the ride is a bit longer this time, hopefully the lead group gets its navigation sorted out.
We were talking about going the wrong way on all the burns runs from now on, bit of a ritual sort of thing. There's nothing funnier than watching over 100 bikes trying to turn round in a little street!!!

Grizz

23rd September 2005, 18:44

Madguitarist!

23rd September 2005, 20:27

bump.....................

crashe

23rd September 2005, 20:43

We were talking about going the wrong way on all the burns runs from now on, bit of a ritual sort of thing. There's nothing funnier than watching over 100 bikes trying to turn round in a little street!!!

Yep, is was like WTF.... doesnt the leader (in the fire engine) know where we are all going...lol. Nothing like sheep following sheep...
Did the u-turn and continued along the road to turn left... but a whole pile of riders got stuck at the traffic lights cos no one, did the 'stop the traffic on the corner thing'... mind you they were all trying to get in and out of the same little street.
But we all got there in the end....I hope.

Oh well, it made it all the more exciting.... and its all for a good cause.

Fart

24th September 2005, 09:04

What time is the meeting?

I will come along with a passanger on de bike.

Damon

24th September 2005, 15:38

So whois meeting Outlawtorn & myself at Holeshot????
Good to know so we won't leave anyone behind.... :baby:

I'm in, what time? 9:30?

outlawtorn

24th September 2005, 16:25

I'm in, what time? 9:30?
10 AM, we leave at 10:15 sharp

Grizz

24th September 2005, 16:34

So I take it no one else is going from West Auckland? Or are you just keeping :shutup:

Fart

25th September 2005, 07:23

I hope the weather holds up, but I can see dark clouds forming on the horizon.

See ya all there today.

:wavey:

Riff Raff

25th September 2005, 08:09

Enjoy the Burns run today everyone. I'll see whether our despatcher can send us that way so I can say hello.

crashe

25th September 2005, 14:08

WOW what a turn out of bikes today...
Riff Raff turned up to chat.
Hey Riff Raff any idea how many bikes there were today?
I reckon about 12 KBers were there too.
Some videos and pics were taken...

I do believe the police enjoyed there sprints down the roads at high speed to stop the traffic for us...
The old leading Fire Engine stopped on the way - possible minor breakdown - but they got it going again... and they too hooned it down the road passing us all with sirens going, to get back in the front.

Outlawtorn, Scorpygirl, Rhino, Nak1d, Madguaitarist (sp), MikeL, Burnzup, Goddess of Goof (think thats how its spelt), Damon and myself. There were a couple of others but can't remember their names.

Got a tad lost finding my way back to the motorway... asked a truckie which way. Then it started to drizzle, stopped off at Kyber Pass to put on my lightweight wet weather pants...

A great day and I do hope that they made heaps for the kids in the burns unit at Middlemore Hospital.

Grizz

25th September 2005, 14:21

Great ride, and for a really good cause. Nice to see a good turnout, there was an amazing montage of bikes. Nice to meet some new (to me) KB'rs, Outlawtorn, and Damon (hope you had a good ride out to Kaiawa). I got absolutley soaked on the way back, but NVM had a good day.

Riff Raff

25th September 2005, 14:49

WOW what a turn out of bikes today...
Riff Raff turned up to chat.
Hey Riff Raff any idea how many bikes there were today?
Didn't get a chance to do a count, sorry. Just before the ride started I had organised with my watch manager for us to be tail end charlie in the ambulance, but then it went nuts out there and we got a job. Got our patient to Middlemore at the same time as all the bikes were coming through and it did look really spactacular. I hope everyone enjoyed the ride. any wrong turns taken this year???

crashe

25th September 2005, 14:51

Didn't get a chance to do a count, sorry. Just before the ride started I had organised with my watch manager for us to be tail end charlie in the ambulance, but then it went nuts out there and we got a job. Got our patient to Middlemore at the same time as all the bikes were coming through and it did look really spactacular. I hope everyone enjoyed the ride. any wrong turns taken this year???

Yeah I spotted your Ambulance going past us as we were all lined up at Middlemore.

Nope no wrong turns this year....

The guy on the pushbike even beat us there as well....
Ok he did leave before us...
Was looking at the speedo occassionally... we were doing around 30 to 40km.

Scorpygirl

25th September 2005, 17:31

Yes, a great turnout. Rhino and I were talking to one of the Red Knight guys and he said that there were about 120 bikes. Though I don't think that anyone did an official count. They gave a cheque for $500 and then there was a lady roving round with a bucket for gold coins donations. It was great to see some of the kids there too from Kidzfirst. They were beaming looking at the bikes. The guy on the pushy actual took the short way to Middlemore and then rode round Middlemore about 3 times to try and find we were parking our bikes. Excellent everyone. A must do next year on my own bike Crashe!! :banana:

Divot

25th September 2005, 17:59

Yep, Great ride for a great cause. After went out to Clevedon for lunch the back to Botany for a coffee. Thanks to the RK's for organising the run. :clap:

Next time see if the cops can talk to scats to control the traffic lights fro the run to keep us all together. :rockon:

Damon

25th September 2005, 21:33

Thanks for a great ride guys, that was my first charity ride and it was pretty cool.

I headed out to kaiawa afterwards with another group but turned back after maraetai to avoid the rain and managed to make it home dry which was cool.

It was great to meet more of the gang, Outlaws new bike was really nice, hope the wife takes it well mate :dodge: and nak1d's bike is awesome, i wish mine was in that kind of condition, still looks new.

Cant wait for the next one! :ride:

Fart

26th September 2005, 08:32

MY first and wont be the last charity badge... yippeeeee... :spudbn:

Girlfriend took some photos and videos.

Dont know how to post up the vids, cos they are big, over 10mb size. Tried to email to Madguitarist but too big for his email. The vid is pretty cool.

Someone let me know how to post up vid attachment?