Bikers In Blue Ride: Sunday 15 September 2013, Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch

[Fatt Max]

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Bikers In Blue Ride 2013


This year the FBMC is once again hosting an event for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Blue September Appeal on Sunday 15th September 2013.

Prostate Cancer kills over 500 men a year, that’s around 1 in 10 however with early detection and treatment we can help bring this statistic down. To do this we want to raise awareness through a meet and ride.

Our event is a ride called “Bikers In Blue” and this year as with last we are running rides on the same day in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. It’s a fun event open to all motorcyclists everywhere. It will be a chance to hook up with fellow bikers for a morning ride and enjoy the company that our proud community is renowned for.

The idea is for everyone to “Get Blue” by decorating their bikes and themselves. Its always good fun and guaranteed to turn heads when we hit the road.

The meet points and times are:

Auckland Ride
9.30am
Meet at PlaceMakers, 481 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga

Wellington Ride
10.00am
Meet at Avalon Duck Pond Off Fairway Drive, Wellington

Christchurch Ride
9.00am
Meet Avon City Suzuki, 62 Main South Road Sockburn

I have attached the event flyer with all the details for the events. Also please feel free to check out our website at www.fatbikersmc.co.nz/bikers-in-blue-ride-2013 and the Facebook group which can be found at Bikers In Blue Ride 2013.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and I look forward to seeing you on the day. If you have any queries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at bikersinblue@gmail.com.

[Juniper]

Looks like a good cause.

I'd love to dress up my bike in blue.

[Murray]

What time you looking at starting the ride Max (I know meet time is 9.30 but thats an early start for us guys) - may get a few up from Hamilton - Great event last year!!

have put it in calendar for LOR riders in Hamilton - you may want to add details in there as well

cheers

[leathel]

Should be a good day :D

I will have to cut my hunting trip short but its a good cause :yes:

[Fatt Max]

What time you looking at starting the ride Max (I know meet time is 9.30 but thats an early start for us guys) - may get a few up from Hamilton - Great event last year!!

have put it in claendar for LOR riders in hamilton - you may want to add details in there as well

cheers

We will be rolling at 10.30 mate, it would be great to see you again mate

[G4L4XY]

Good thing my bike has a blue accessory theme and my leathers have blue, damn I'm sorted already.

+1 for mention of guys coming up from Hamiltron

[Juniper]

Ooooooo I could have bright blue hair!!!

[Theantidote]

Ooooooo I could have bright blue hair!!!

i'm running outta hair otherwise i could've done the same...

[Juniper]

i'm running outta hair otherwise i could've done the same...

Use blue food colouring and dye your head blue.

[The Reibz]

Anyone know if you can get tyres that give off blue coloured smoke for motorcycles? The ones like those D1NZ special needs cunts use at the drifting?

Blue smoke burnouts. Im keen...

[Juniper]

Anyone know if you can get tyres that give off blue coloured smoke for motorcycles? The ones like those D1NZ special needs cunts use at the drifting?

Blue smoke burnouts. Im keen...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zdnMKmJsOY Not sure about in NZ, but check out these.

I think I can make something temporary..... let me think.

[Murray]

Sunday week

If anyone heading up from Hamilton you can register in this calendar entry and head up with us.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=3088&day=2013-9-15&c=all

have a look at the video of last years one in this thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99556-Laxed-out-rides/page411

post #6158 on page 411

Support a well worthwhile charity!!!!

[nathanwhite]

I think I can make something temporary..... let me think.

Drill a small hole in the exhaust pipe just before the muffler. Attach a little device that dispenses blue pigment. Hook it all up to ECU (or tacho) so it more/less based on the revs.

That way your bike will bellow blue smoke clouds instead of black ones.

and it will get everywhere and irritate all the <del>riders</del> cages behind you.

[Juniper]

Drill a small hole in the exhaust pipe just before the muffler. Attach a little device that dispenses blue pigment. Hook it all up to ECU (or tacho) so it more/less based on the revs.

That way your bike will bellow blue smoke clouds instead of black ones.

and it will get everywhere and irritate all the <del>riders</del> cages behind you.

Oooo can I have that as a permanent fixture on mine? But I want green smoke!!

[leathel]

The ride is starting to see some media coverage, Have seen Nigel the mascot on the back of Kims bike in the news paper (Sideswipe section) and the next day the description as to why, then articles in local papers, Motorcycle trader mag.... It be be awesome to see a big turnout of bikers in blue :D

I might even mount up some flashing blue LED's I have....not road legal but I am sure I could use them for the day :P

[nathanwhite]

Oooo can I have that as a permanent fixture on mine? But I want green smoke!!

Why not multihoppered? You could choose 3-5 different colours. No wait, you could get something like this (http://www.lumicrest.com/images/RGB_controller_colour_wheel.jpg) and have RGB mixing on the go!

Hang on, it'll be subtractive mixing.......CMY+W mixing on the go!




I might even mount up some flashing blue LED's I have....not road legal but I am sure I could use them for the day :P

As long as they are not flashing when you are moving I doubt it will be a problem.

[leathel]

As long as they are not flashing when you are moving I doubt it will be a problem.


I reckon in a group having them going on the ride I wont have an issue ...... I will have the switch handy I think :P

[caseye]

1 week to go, Ya, bring it on. News coverage has been superb as has the placemakers publication in regards to the FBMC and their involvement in this major success of a ride.
Come on you KB'ers this one affects a hell of a lot of us, be good to see you all out and in Blue.

[IkieBikie]

ffects a hell of a lot of us, be good to see you all out and in Blue.

Hi Mark, do I have a prostrate?? looking forward to it - see you Sunday - 5 of us at least coming up from Hamilton now

[caseye]

Hi Mark, do I have a prostrate?? looking forward to it - see you Sunday - 5 of us at least coming up from Hamilton now

UM, laughs nerveously, No I don't think so my dear.
But it is going to be good seeing you on Sunday with all those LOR and FBMC types from down the Tron, an of course bringing good news on the AB front.Let those guests down gently aye mate.

[Zavance]

Definetly going will be good to meet some new people :) Plus my bikes blue themed win! Anyone else going to the christchurch meet?

[Juniper]

Other than the blue hair and helmet I'm not too sure how to make my green bike blue.

[leathel]

Other than the blue hair and helmet I'm not too sure how to make my green bike blue.

got a blue soft toy to tie to the bike.... blue tassel's .... tape a blue wig to your helmet..... the possibilities are endless :D

[Juniper]

got a blue soft toy to tie to the bike.... Blue tassel's .... Tape a blue wig to your helmet..... The possibilities are endless :d

omg yes a blue teddy!!!

[haydes55]

omg yes a blue teddy!!!


Speaking about the 'strapped to the back of the bike" convo, my boss's wife has hired a bubble machine for a week next wednesday ... blue food colouring in the mix?

Could I prise the bubble machine off her 2 year old son?

[Juniper]

Speaking about the 'strapped to the back of the bike" convo, my boss's wife has hired a bubble machine for a week next wednesday ... blue food colouring in the mix?

Could I prise the bubble machine off her 2 year old son?

What does it need to power it??

[haydes55]

What does it need to power it??


Bubbles are powered by love.... and a 230V socket.... I'm on the look out for a battery one

[Juniper]

Bubbles are powered by love.... and a 230V socket.... I'm on the look out for a battery one

Haha ok ill keep an eye out while looking for my teddies!!

Do you have a science fair store near you. They would have one.

[Juniper]

Omg grown adult (yes me) in full biker gear bouncing round Toys R Us grabbing everything that's blue.

Wonder if I can drag the boys along?

Oh and ill be skipping.

[caseye]

Knock yerself out there Juniper, the kids will love having you along in THIER toy store.

[Grashopper]

Hm, I'm in Pukekohe the day before, so might stay somewhere up there and join you guys. Now how do I make my red bike blue? :scratch:

[Grashopper]

All sorted. I'll be there. :D

[leathel]

Hm, I'm in Pukekohe the day before, so might stay somewhere up there and join you guys. Now how do I make my red bike blue? :scratch:

I would say some heading up will be meeting at Bombay... I will probably meet with others there, no time set yet.

As for blue I have added more Blue LED's and if I get time will add some flashing ones..... and some blue cheerleader things the wife got that I will tie on somewhere.... And the blue bike pants and that's my blue :)

[Murray]

All sorted. I'll be there. :D

Whats your plan??? We hope to be at Caseyes place at 9.30 to leave at 9.35 for the assembly for the ride which Max tells us is leaving at 10.30 (I know we waited around for a wee while last year while face painting, raffles etc etc (all good fun)) - Caseye better have the coffee hot and ready it will be a quick stop.

[Grashopper]

Whats your plan??

I'll be in Auckland over night so will go directly to pakurangi rd. If I can find it from wherever I'm staying... :confused:

[haydes55]

I'll be in Auckland over night so will go directly to pakurangi rd. If I can find it from wherever I'm staying... :confused:


Have you got a place to stay? I'll be staying in pukekohe with the olds. Theres always a spare bed or 5 available (housebus in the back yard even).

[Grashopper]

Have you got a place to stay? I'll be staying in pukekohe with the olds. Theres always a spare bed or 5 available (housebus in the back yard even).

Should be all good. :) Thanks. Will be staying with bosslady, just don't have a clue where that is...

[haydes55]

Should be all good. :) Thanks. Will be staying with bosslady, just don't have a clue where that is...


If you get lost, knock on random doors and ask for bosslady. Could be an eventful evening in South Auckland haha

[Murray]

Looking good for the ride

Sunday 15
Fine, morning frosts in sheltered places. Light winds.
Issued: 10:45pm 10 Sep

[Hobbyhorse]

See you at Placemakers Murray.

[Juniper]

Blue hair not so blue :(

[leathel]

I remembered I had a role of reflective tape..... Vinyl but with no adhesive but I have label adhesive on a roll :D

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/blueIMG_3528.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/blueIMG_3528.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/blueIMG_3546.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/blueIMG_3546.jpg.html)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/leathel-one/blueIMG_3542.jpg (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/leathel-one/media/blueIMG_3542.jpg.html)

Anyone going passed Tuakau before the day is welcome to some, Work hours just call in at Tuakau Panelbeaters....PM if other times :)

[Fatt Max]

Great stuff you guys
For the Auckland run, the ride briefing at 10.15 ish, rolling at 10.30ish
Lots of raffle prizes plus the Rock Roadies at the start and finish line so it should be a belter
See you there guys

[Juniper]

The hair is now successfully blue!!

[Theantidote]

:mad: they changed the forecast...b'stards...but soooooo looooooooking forward to it...
no hair to die blue and still trying to work out what to do...maybe just a helmet mohawk for son and i...:2thumbsup:
see u all there...

[leathel]

forecast on Metvuw is still looking pretty good, not looking like frost but not pissing down either, maybee a little drizzle ... if that, overcast maybee but that is midday on, still showing no rain in the morning

Morning forecast

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=54

[Murray]

metservice

Fine spells, odd shower. Southwesterlies dying out.

[Theantidote]

forecast on Metvuw is still looking pretty good, not looking like frost but not pissing down either, maybee a little drizzle ... if that, overcast maybee but that is midday on, still showing no rain in the morning

Morning forecast

http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=54

wow thats a really complicated looking forecast...but very clear once you get yourself sorted...thanks for posting the link...we'll see on sunday how accurate it is vs met service...

[Maha]

wow thats a really complicated looking forecast...but very clear once you get yourself sorted...thanks for posting the link...we'll see on sunday how accurate it is vs met service...

That link is for 6pm Sunday, the one at midday is slightly better...http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=48
Might have to take advantage of the weather myself, the painting of the caravan may have to wait.

[Hobbyhorse]

Best to ignore the forecast and just go IMHO .... On a number of occasions I have listened to the forecast and opted not take the boat out only to find the day was beautiful.

[MadDuck]

metservice

Fine spells, odd shower. Southwesterlies dying out.

Be cool to catch up with you Murray. I know you guys are not afraid of a bit of rain :msn-wink:

[Theantidote]

That link is for 6pm Sunday, the one at midday is slightly better...http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=48
Might have to take advantage of the weather myself, the painting of the caravan may have to wait.

f%#*k the lawns, the weather and the chores, let's ride....:headbang::banana::2thumbsup

[Murray]

Best to ignore the forecast and just go IMHO .... On a number of occasions I have listened to the forecast and opted not take the boat out only to find the day was beautiful.


Be cool to catch up with you Murray. I know you guys are not afraid of a bit of rain :msn-wink:

Yeah only a couple of us last year and we were absolutely soaked by Mercer - Thankfully from there on and back again it was all good. Be interesting to see how many of our group turn up tomorrow should be at least 6 bikes and couple of pillions. trinas riding pillion so she can have a snooze on the way there. Then picking up caseye on way through.

[Mongolian]

I should be out at the Auckland event tomorrow, now just gotta find something blue.

[JamesTrick]

I'll be at the Wellington one. I've got my blue sorted, just trying to attach a blue hat to my helmet :P

[Maha]

I should be out at the Auckland event tomorrow, now just gotta find something blue.

If it's cold do you want to borrow this?

[nerrrd]

Bike and helmet now tastefully enhanced with a few blue-ish $2 shop duct tape highlights, so I'll be coming along (hope that shit comes off again:o).

[leathel]

Mine and my sons helmets both have blue reflective stripes now, cheap blue vests, a couple of blue super granny soft toys, and a swandri blue shirt on the back....plus the blue LED lights under the tank and rear guard :D

[Juniper]

Oh Wow I only have blue feathers, and a wig (hopefully THAT stays on!!)

[Mongolian]

Sadly I am not gonna make it out today, just got back from doing my tires at the gas station and realized I had a blown fork seal, have a good ride all.

[Gremlin]

Successful ride by all accounts I think.

Some 250 bikes for the Auckland ride, and around 340 total bikes across the 3 cities. Lots of laughs from Max's speech :laugh:

[Hobbyhorse]

I will second that ... a well supported and well organised event that was fun to participate in ... thanks guys.

[Theantidote]

i third it...awesome event, well organsized, a great ride and the weather gods did their bit to look after us........
fat bikers rock

[MadDuck]

Successful ride by all accounts I think.

Looked like you had a fun time :clap:

It was a well organised ride and lots of fun. The entertainment at Pakuranga was fantastic. That Mad Butcher is still mad.

Nice to see some faces from the past. All crawled out from the woodwork :cool:

[Fatt Max]

Thanks to everyone that turned out today across the country for this.

350 bikes, over $1700 raised and a real good day out.

Cheers to you all, see you next year

[leathel]

A great ride, well organized and a good...no fantastic turn out in Auckland

Nice to meet a few more bods at Dangerous Chocolates on the way home. :)

[caseye]

Awesome day out and for a great cause, cheers to peter Leitchy, Sir, Peter for making sure there was at Least enough snarlers for us all at Albany.FM and the team did a bloody amazing job of getting us all there and back in one piece and having some light hearted moments throughout the day, first time back with the guys and girls for some time and am so looking forward to our next run.
A proper privilege it was FM, you and your guys and girls did Owesomely today, take a recommend.

[The Reibz]

Awesome day out and for a great cause, cheers to peter Leitchy, Sir, Peter for making sure there was at Least enough snarlers for us all at Albany.
Enough sausages but they ran out of bread... twice...

I ended up riding with with the Patriots today. Was a good run. 200 odd bikes in vic park tunnel sounded farken meannnn

[MadDuck]

Enough sausages but they ran out of bread... twice

Last year we had 80 odd bikes. It really is tough to know the numbers until the day. Would have been worse to run out of sausages?

Glad you had a good day on the bike because that is what it is all about :yes:

[Theantidote]

Enough sausages but they ran out of bread... twice...

I ended up riding with with the Patriots today. Was a good run. 200 odd bikes in vic park tunnel sounded farken meannnn

ya gotta love the tunnels...reminds me of when i was a kid in the car heading thru mt.vic tunnel in wellies...
an awesome ride out with everyone...thanks again...looking forward to the next one

[Murray]

Well done Fat Max - certainly a great day and well done to the fellow Waikatoins that joined up to make the ride. A great charity and a fun day - again thumbs up to the organising crew!!!!

One suggestion Max - don't mention Burger King at the beginning of your ride brief I didnt hear anything after that -- ummmhhh cheeseburgers and bacon

[Juniper]

Was a good day. Ended up eating sausages skwered on my knife.

I don't think I'll ride in it again or the pink ribbon one (which ive heard is bigger) as for some reason having an L plate means ride my ass even closer, sit in my blind spot or over/undertake me so close I can feel your tassels.

Pillion next time.

[leathel]

Was a good day. Ended up eating sausages skwered on my knife.

I don't think I'll ride in it again or the pink ribbon one (which ive heard is bigger) as for some reason having an L plate means ride my ass even closer, sit in my blind spot or over/undertake me so close I can feel your tassels.

Pillion next time.

Yes with so many bikes and people trying to keep up at lights etc there was some close riding.... If you do another ride see if you can get a couple of bikes you know to ride behind as backstop giving you some space :)

Could have done with another couple of cops closing intersections as we went through as well :D

I would like to see some of the pics taken front the motorway bridges etc, but I have no idea if it was just joe public taking them or someone organized doing it <_<

[Grashopper]

Was a good day. Ended up eating sausages skwered on my knife.

I don't think I'll ride in it again or the pink ribbon one (which ive heard is bigger) as for some reason having an L plate means ride my ass even closer, sit in my blind spot or over/undertake me so close I can feel your tassels.

Pillion next time.
Next time you shouldn't have a L plate anymore. Not sure if that was the problem though. It was pretty ok around me. There was one guy who was zipping around a bit so I was never really sure where he was or where he was going to be next, next to me, in my blind spot or in front of me :facepalm: but everybody else was pretty relaxed.

I would ride it again if I was in Auckland. When is the pink ribbon ride?

[Gremlin]

I don't think I'll ride in it again or the pink ribbon one (which ive heard is bigger) as for some reason having an L plate means ride my ass even closer, sit in my blind spot or over/undertake me so close I can feel your tassels.
Big rides like this do have potential for a lot of danger. You're riding in close quarters usually with a lot of strangers, you have no idea how they ride, or how they will react to any given situation. Maintaining a safety bubble and being ultra aware of your surroundings is crucial. Also keep an eye as far into the distance as possible, so you get warning when things suddenly slow down etc.


I would ride it again if I was in Auckland. When is the pink ribbon ride?
13 October. AMI Netball centre, St Johns. WIMA are the organisers, but no idea why the website isn't up to date: http://www.wima.org.nz/pages/Pink_Ribbon.php

[leathel]

Big rides like this do have potential for a lot of danger. You're riding in close quarters usually with a lot of strangers, you have no idea how they ride, or how they will react to any given situation. Maintaining a safety bubble and being ultra aware of your surroundings is crucial. Also keep an eye as far into the distance as possible, so you get warning when things suddenly slow down etc.


13 October. AMI Netball centre, St Johns. WIMA are the organisers, but no idea why the website isn't up to date: http://www.wima.org.nz/pages/Pink_Ribbon.php


yup You have to be aware for sure, some parts of the pack were not bad at all, I mostly had one bike behind me that kept its distance but could see worse ahead when I moved up when we split changing lanes.


If in doubt ask for a backstop, Its no like we would say no as no one is going to get there faster :P

All in all a well organized ride.

I think a few of the same crew are helping with the Pink Ribbon ride? I might be on that ride as well all going to plan :)

[Fatt Max]

A great day by all accounts,

Check out this video courtesy of the Blue September media crew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxE1wcxMdao&list=UUOQU74Fi799qDgaTd4hb7Ig

[leathel]

A great day by all accounts,

Check out this video courtesy of the Blue September media crew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxE1wcxMdao&list=UUOQU74Fi799qDgaTd4hb7Ig


You may organize it but I note they didn't get you name right... :P

[Fatt Max]

You may organize it but I note they didn't get you name right... :P

Yep, did the same in 2011. Who cares though mate, as long as the message is out there and everyone had a good time. Thanks again for your support mate, appreciated as always

[Fatt Max]

Well, thanks again folks for supporting this ride. BIB 2014 is already set, Sunday 14th September 2014. Be great to see you there.

I'll leave the final thank you's in picture form, taje care one and all....

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[Theantidote]

A great day by all accounts,

Check out this video courtesy of the Blue September media crew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxE1wcxMdao&list=UUOQU74Fi799qDgaTd4hb7Ig

dang they took it down...maybe to change your name????

i have tassles but i don't recall over taking anyone close like described...if i did i am truly sorry, i had no intention of being any sort of dick:(

[leathel]

http://www.blueseptember.org.nz/blue_september_media-video.php

corrected video up on this page :D

A few from the forum in that ;)

[Moi]

A great ride, thanks to all who helped make it such a great time for all.

The videos on youtube of Sunday's ride are interesting... However, are there any of the actual ride? I thought I saw "Nigel's friend" videoing the ride and wondering, if that's the case any chance of seeing the results?

[Theantidote]

http://www.blueseptember.org.nz/blue_september_media-video.php

corrected video up on this page :D

A few from the forum in that ;)

hei thanks mr.leathel...really appreciate you keeping us up to date...nice to show mrs.antidote her wee boy doing his bit...cheers and ride safe

[Theantidote]

fuck i just noticed i'm getting old and the bald patch is getting bigger.............:crazy::weep:

[Fatt Max]

Here it is, the Fat Bikers MC official video of the Auckland ride

See you next year...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhm_coFKwr8