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1st October 2006, 14:14
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Woodville Lions Club
Suzuki Coast to Coast Motorcycle Ride
Himatangi to Akitio
9th December 2006.
Registration 9.30am Start time 10.30am
Now in it's 14th year the 'Coast to Coast' is one of those rides that
seems to draw people back year after year. The Woodville Lions Club
which initiated and still organizes the ride, state that each year
more and more riders come from an ever widening circle, a heartening
sign for the club, who donate the entire proceeds of the day to the
Rescue Helicopter. So far over $67,000 has been donated since the
ride began.
The slogan for this year's ride is "IT'S NOT WHAT YOU RIDE - IT'S HOW
YOU RIDE" and as with prior years the ride will be overseen by the
Police highway Patrol. Woodville Lions are grateful for the support
from Road Safe Central and Suzuki New Zealand, both of whom provide
much needed advertising sponsorship. RD1 sponsorship has also been
most helpful.
As those who have participated before will attest, the ride is
frequently covered by TV1 and /or TV3, more often as not, as the
snake winds it's way through the Manawatu Gorge or over the Saddle
Hill past the wind turbines. The morning run ends at Woodville where
riders become part of the annual Christmas parade. This is a
spectacular sight with people coming from far and wide to view the
vast array of motorcycles. After a complimentary BBQ lunch it's off
to Akitio, with most riders arriving around 3pm ready for the handout
of spot prizes and refreshments prior to heading home, or as more and
more are choosing to do, staying overnight and enjoying the
hospitality of the locals.
The Coast to Coast has become one of New Zealand's 'classic' rides.
If you haven't experienced it, it's probably time you did. For those
who haven't stayed over at Akitio, you have missed something unique.
The locals really look forward to this annual invasion and go out of
their way to look after their "guests". A $10 meal is available from
6pm at the Boat Club, with karaoke entertainment to follow. Full bar
facilities are available at club prices. The locals even provide
accommodation at the Community Centre. The Akitio Beach Camping
ground also has great facilities with comfortable cabins and tent
sites with power connections. Bookings are essential however for all
accommodation. The local shop also does takeaways and a morning
breakfast.
Regardless whether you are a first time Coast to Coaster or a 14th
year veteran, we look forward to seeing you at 9.30am on the 9th
December at Himatangi. Remember, this is a badge ride with badges
available at registration and at the end.
Help us to help the Rescue Helicopter
Woodville Lions Club
Suzuki Coast to Coast Motorcycle Ride
Himatangi to Akitio
9th December 2006.
Registration 9.30am Start time 10.30am
Now in it's 14th year the 'Coast to Coast' is one of those rides that
seems to draw people back year after year. The Woodville Lions Club
which initiated and still organizes the ride, state that each year
more and more riders come from an ever widening circle, a heartening
sign for the club, who donate the entire proceeds of the day to the
Rescue Helicopter. So far over $67,000 has been donated since the
ride began.
The slogan for this year's ride is "IT'S NOT WHAT YOU RIDE - IT'S HOW
YOU RIDE" and as with prior years the ride will be overseen by the
Police highway Patrol. Woodville Lions are grateful for the support
from Road Safe Central and Suzuki New Zealand, both of whom provide
much needed advertising sponsorship. RD1 sponsorship has also been
most helpful.
As those who have participated before will attest, the ride is
frequently covered by TV1 and /or TV3, more often as not, as the
snake winds it's way through the Manawatu Gorge or over the Saddle
Hill past the wind turbines. The morning run ends at Woodville where
riders become part of the annual Christmas parade. This is a
spectacular sight with people coming from far and wide to view the
vast array of motorcycles. After a complimentary BBQ lunch it's off
to Akitio, with most riders arriving around 3pm ready for the handout
of spot prizes and refreshments prior to heading home, or as more and
more are choosing to do, staying overnight and enjoying the
hospitality of the locals.
The Coast to Coast has become one of New Zealand's 'classic' rides.
If you haven't experienced it, it's probably time you did. For those
who haven't stayed over at Akitio, you have missed something unique.
The locals really look forward to this annual invasion and go out of
their way to look after their "guests". A $10 meal is available from
6pm at the Boat Club, with karaoke entertainment to follow. Full bar
facilities are available at club prices. The locals even provide
accommodation at the Community Centre. The Akitio Beach Camping
ground also has great facilities with comfortable cabins and tent
sites with power connections. Bookings are essential however for all
accommodation. The local shop also does takeaways and a morning
breakfast.
Regardless whether you are a first time Coast to Coaster or a 14th
year veteran, we look forward to seeing you at 9.30am on the 9th
December at Himatangi. Remember, this is a badge ride with badges
available at registration and at the end.
Help us to help the Rescue Helicopter