laRIKin
9th September 2006, 20:09
Anyone going to the Bikefest at Hanmer Springs?
http://www.fullthrottle.biz/event5.htm
full throttle
BIKeFEST
14-15 OCTOBER 2006
hanmer springs
Press Release: Bikefest “The Bikers Rally” just keeps getting better with the introduction of a new party location. “The original location of the Hanmer Domain was good but too many restrictions were put on us by Police and local authorities” said event director Craig Douglas of Full Throttle Events. We have moved the evening function to a location just out of the township which in turn will allow us to start the party earlier and finish later. The venue situated outside the Hanmer Township and with 14 acres the team at Full Throttle plans to host the mother of all parties. Free courtesy buses will be put on from the township to the Bikefest compound and will return from the compound every hour.
The Bikefest Party will open its gates at 4pm (unless you are camping on-site) and to welcome all the Bikefest revelers will be Christchurch rock band Hefner, freestyle motoX riders will jump the 75 foot stage and dinner will be served between 6 and 7pm. After dinner will see some very beautiful women compete for the title of Miss Bikefest in a “Bikini Jam”, more freestyle motoX by the Jim Beam FMX team and more live music. A burnout pad will provide those with too much tread on their tyres a chance to wear them down a little and tyre changing facilities should be available for re-fits. The Bikefest Bar will provide beer, Jim Beam, wine and a range of non alcoholic beverages. Due to a total glass ban their will be no BYO and bar prices will be kept to a realistic minimum.
A secure 6foot high fenced compound will be built to house any motorcycles that need to be left overnight and a free bus will return you to your motorcycle in the morning. This compound will have overnight security.
Overnight camping will be available on Friday and Saturday inside the Bikefest compound for $10 per person but bookings are essential as limited room is available.
Trail ride: The trail ride loop is all but completed and we must say that it is a good one. The team at Full Throttle Bikefest has teamed up with trail ride expert Richie Morgan and the Hanmer Adventure Centre to access some of the best dirt bike land available. The High Country farmland and forestry circuit will stretch an impressive 42km and will include a children’s circuit, medium course and a gnarly expert loop. Something for everyone. Bikes do not have to be registered and standard safety equipment will be required. Lunch will be served to pre-registered riders between 12-1pm. You can do as many loops as you can handle. The same or a different trail will be available on Sunday.
Road Riders: Gathering in Christchurch’s’ Cathedral Square from 10am Saturday for all the public to view, riders will leave Christchurch at 12pm and after a lap around Christchurch’s Hagley Park you will weave your way up to the Hurunui Hotel where you will be fed, watered and entertained by live entertainer “The Blindstoned Cowboy”. Regrouping at 2.30pm to continue the convoy to Hanmer where you can relax and settle into your accommodation, or pitch a tent at the Bikefest compound, before enjoying the festivities of the evening. If you choose to bring your motorcycle to the Bikefest party we will have a secure overnight lockup with a strict in and out registration system.
Sunday: After you have recovered from the night before the trail riders may attack the dirt again while the road bikers take part in the Hanmer Bikefest Show ‘N’ Shine. A bike show for the whole family including entertainment, food, exhibitors, freestyle motoX and 800+ motorcycles in a carnival style atmosphere. Free exhibition space is available.
Special Guests at Bikefest: Yes the rumours have been true; the team here at Full Throttle has been in discussions with Orange County Choppers. We have been trying to secure a visit from the two brothers Mikey and Pauly Jr. from the TV hit series American Chopper, we have a verbal confirmation that they want to come to NZ for an all expenses paid trip and be our guests at Bikefest but the one issue surrounding their visitation is Daytona Bike Week that happens just 4 days after Bikefest in NZ - and it will depend entirely on their work schedule. Let’s not hold our breath as we have to make a decision on their flights very soon so we will keep you posted.
Camp Sites: You can book a camp site inside the BikeFest compound for only $10 per night. There are no shower blocks but toilets will be available. I have attached a copy of the site plan
To get a registration form or more info ask at any motorcycle shop or go to www.fullthrottle.biz If you are a motorcycle shop and want registration forms, poster or flyers e-mail us with your address at events@fullthrottle.biz
.
http://www.fullthrottle.biz/event5.htm
full throttle
BIKeFEST
14-15 OCTOBER 2006
hanmer springs
Press Release: Bikefest “The Bikers Rally” just keeps getting better with the introduction of a new party location. “The original location of the Hanmer Domain was good but too many restrictions were put on us by Police and local authorities” said event director Craig Douglas of Full Throttle Events. We have moved the evening function to a location just out of the township which in turn will allow us to start the party earlier and finish later. The venue situated outside the Hanmer Township and with 14 acres the team at Full Throttle plans to host the mother of all parties. Free courtesy buses will be put on from the township to the Bikefest compound and will return from the compound every hour.
The Bikefest Party will open its gates at 4pm (unless you are camping on-site) and to welcome all the Bikefest revelers will be Christchurch rock band Hefner, freestyle motoX riders will jump the 75 foot stage and dinner will be served between 6 and 7pm. After dinner will see some very beautiful women compete for the title of Miss Bikefest in a “Bikini Jam”, more freestyle motoX by the Jim Beam FMX team and more live music. A burnout pad will provide those with too much tread on their tyres a chance to wear them down a little and tyre changing facilities should be available for re-fits. The Bikefest Bar will provide beer, Jim Beam, wine and a range of non alcoholic beverages. Due to a total glass ban their will be no BYO and bar prices will be kept to a realistic minimum.
A secure 6foot high fenced compound will be built to house any motorcycles that need to be left overnight and a free bus will return you to your motorcycle in the morning. This compound will have overnight security.
Overnight camping will be available on Friday and Saturday inside the Bikefest compound for $10 per person but bookings are essential as limited room is available.
Trail ride: The trail ride loop is all but completed and we must say that it is a good one. The team at Full Throttle Bikefest has teamed up with trail ride expert Richie Morgan and the Hanmer Adventure Centre to access some of the best dirt bike land available. The High Country farmland and forestry circuit will stretch an impressive 42km and will include a children’s circuit, medium course and a gnarly expert loop. Something for everyone. Bikes do not have to be registered and standard safety equipment will be required. Lunch will be served to pre-registered riders between 12-1pm. You can do as many loops as you can handle. The same or a different trail will be available on Sunday.
Road Riders: Gathering in Christchurch’s’ Cathedral Square from 10am Saturday for all the public to view, riders will leave Christchurch at 12pm and after a lap around Christchurch’s Hagley Park you will weave your way up to the Hurunui Hotel where you will be fed, watered and entertained by live entertainer “The Blindstoned Cowboy”. Regrouping at 2.30pm to continue the convoy to Hanmer where you can relax and settle into your accommodation, or pitch a tent at the Bikefest compound, before enjoying the festivities of the evening. If you choose to bring your motorcycle to the Bikefest party we will have a secure overnight lockup with a strict in and out registration system.
Sunday: After you have recovered from the night before the trail riders may attack the dirt again while the road bikers take part in the Hanmer Bikefest Show ‘N’ Shine. A bike show for the whole family including entertainment, food, exhibitors, freestyle motoX and 800+ motorcycles in a carnival style atmosphere. Free exhibition space is available.
Special Guests at Bikefest: Yes the rumours have been true; the team here at Full Throttle has been in discussions with Orange County Choppers. We have been trying to secure a visit from the two brothers Mikey and Pauly Jr. from the TV hit series American Chopper, we have a verbal confirmation that they want to come to NZ for an all expenses paid trip and be our guests at Bikefest but the one issue surrounding their visitation is Daytona Bike Week that happens just 4 days after Bikefest in NZ - and it will depend entirely on their work schedule. Let’s not hold our breath as we have to make a decision on their flights very soon so we will keep you posted.
Camp Sites: You can book a camp site inside the BikeFest compound for only $10 per night. There are no shower blocks but toilets will be available. I have attached a copy of the site plan
To get a registration form or more info ask at any motorcycle shop or go to www.fullthrottle.biz If you are a motorcycle shop and want registration forms, poster or flyers e-mail us with your address at events@fullthrottle.biz
.