Square Trust Rescue Helicopter fundraising ride

[chanceyy]

Along with the Auckland ride organising this for


Palmerston North & the Square Trust Helicopter Rescue
and awareness for the Cheesecutter Campaign
28 June 2008

Riders from all areas converge on Palmerston North Meet @ Phil Turnbulls Motorcycles 10.00am onwards (the square trust will run a sausage sizzle)

At 11.30am a ride out for several hours back to Palmerston North arriving back to Hangar base at Palmerston North Hospital.



Calendar Event here to register (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1628&day=2008-6-28)<br /><br />

[chanceyy]

This is the local offshoot of the Auckland one hi guys will update the main thread but

we are now riding the route in REVERSE:

we are now going Pahiatua Track, Mangamarie, State Highway 2, Turning left at Hamua turn left Rongamai back to Pahiatua turn left back towards the track, right turn towards Ballance, Left turn into Gorge back along Napier road & main st PN with final destination to be confirmed.

The Marshals & Novice/Newbie riders will head out 20 mins prior to the main bunch leaving

2 lead riders for the novice riders are Bonez & Banditrider
Tail End Charlies for this group are BlackSheep & Paul (rgvrider)

The lead riders for the main Group are Cowboyz & 86GSXR
Tail End Charlies are Rottiguy & myself

Marshal points, please note we require some experienced riders for these jobs plz, If we have enough marshals we will have at least two on each post (can chat while waiting for riders to come through, also several turns may require 3 esp the right turns involving hazards (state highways or Aokautere with poor visibility)


The Marshals & Novice/Newbie riders will head out 20 mins prior to the main bunch leaving

2 lead riders for the novice riders are Bonez & TBC
Tail End Charlies for this group are BlackSheep & Paul (rgvrider)

The lead riders for the main Group are Cowboyz & 86GSXR
Tail End Charlies are Rottiguy & myself

Marshal points, please note we require some experienced riders for these jobs plz, If we have enough marshals we will have at least two on each post (can chat while waiting for riders to come through, also several turns may require 3 esp the right turns involving hazards (state highways or Aokautere with poor visability)

point 1 right turn onto the Pahiatua Track (Meanie, Monie & .... )
point 2 right turn at Mangamarie (Yod & Mrs Yod)
point 3 right turn at State Highway 2 (Sinfull & Hedi)
Point 4 left turn at Hamua corner (Oscarnz )
Point 5 left turn at Rongamai (1 )
point 6 right turn at Pahiatua (by BP garage) (Sarge, Mrs Blacksheep Caroline & daughter )
Point 7 left turn at Pahiatua (Support Vehicle Jodi now U4ea )
point 8 right turn over bridge cnr Mangahao & gorge rd (Horse)
Point 9 Right turn cnr Post Office Rd & Gorge Rd (GSVR)
Point 10 Left turn from Ballance to Gorge. (Support vehicle & several of the marshals)

regroup by Ballance Bridge for final ride to Palmerston North Via Gorge & Napier Rd to Main St, Right turn into Ruahine St to hospital & hangar base

we require volunteers Prior to the ride for:
registration/Donation (Monamie & Oscarnz)
Selling raffles
getting signatures for cheesecutter campaign (Rob if able & ... )

a couple of experienced guys to assist with parking bikes at Turnbulls (getting as many bikes on site as possible)

if you can assist with any of the above jobs please pm me so i can update this post ..

[sinfull]

I'm in, god willing (not religeous but i'm praying i'm still riding) will drag in as many ppl as i can for the day and ya have my offer of any help i can give ya organising this here lil thang Sandra

[cowboyz]

Who gets the $10 and what does it fund?

[chanceyy]

I'm in, god willing (not religeous but i'm praying i'm still riding) will drag in as many ppl as i can for the day and ya have my offer of any help i can give ya organising this here lil thang Sandra

Cheers Bill I will definately require help .. we will catch up at the cold duck & will outline some of my idea's .. Hopefully we will have riders from our way, wanganui across, Pahiatua & maybe the napier crew .. so if we can cover a large area & get a heap of riders out fantastic ..

I am thinking three or 4 loops that can be considered but it will be weather dependant as well, however some of the more experienced ppl in the area may come up with a good route

[chanceyy]

Who gets the $10 and what does it fund?

all money collected will go to the square trust helicopter

[cowboyz]

is this the same one that the coast to coast raises money for?

[chanceyy]

yes I would assume so .. this is to coincide with the others around the country & to also raise awareness for the cheesecutter campaign at the same time

[cowboyz]

i have put it in my diary. who is making the route?

[chanceyy]

who is making the route?

that is something I am hoping to discuss with some of the crew .. esp those who are experienced at plotting maps .. (hint hint)

I have 4 routes in mind but I guess they will be weather dependant & given the short days would need to be 3 hours max to allow those from other areas get home at a reasonable hour

[sinfull]

Cheers Bill I will definately require help .. we will catch up at the cold duck & will outline some of my idea's .. Hopefully we will have riders from our way, wanganui across, Pahiatua & maybe the napier crew .. so if we can cover a large area & get a heap of riders out fantastic ..

I am thinking three or 4 loops that can be considered but it will be weather dependant as well, however some of the more experienced ppl in the area may come up with a good route

Here's one to get ya blood bubbling to start with !
Cold duck is very comercial and there will be more riders than a bull can shit !
Set a date prior to next week and get some flyers printed, (for a poker run perhaps ! On the date You rush to decide before next weekend lol) and i'll sort sponsoring of the prize for the run ! (ok i know fuck all ppl, but will put one on the line here ! We dont have to advertise the prize on such a flyer do we ? Mmmm would be a puller though Set of tyres or sim. would be good but for a cause like this it wont have to be a biggy (i'll get him/her pissed and take his/her bike for a ride ! Hell a few ideas here would be good)
Wont be hard to swing the waipawa guys into letting us hand out at their rally ! Know of a few ppl who would help secretary on a poker run if there aint no-one on KB to put hands up (cant see it being a problem though)

Please add ideas here !!!

[chanceyy]

hmm Never done a poker run .. Might have to call in for coffee & discuss it ... you can outline how it works :)

[Maha]

Along with the Auckland ride organising this for Palmerston North & the Square Trust Helicopter Rescue 28 June 2008 - and awareness for the Cheesecutter Campaign

still a few details to be organised which I hope to get sorted in the next few days, However general plan

riders from all areas converge on Palmerston North (venue to be confirmed) 10.30 onwards

11.30 a ride out for several hours back to Palmerston North to second venue (to be confirmed)

This is the local offshoot of the Auckland (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72686) one

It will be $10 to ride and I am hoping that we can draw enough attention to this ride .. I will have posters organised once i have details sorted .. I need riders from other areas getting the word out & put posters in shops etc ..

If anyone else has ideas or can lend a hand plz pm me ..

Hope we can get a great turn out .. & hopefully I can rope a few of the Ashhurst/Manawatu guys to assist with the ride out ...


Good stuff Chanceyy...:woohoo:
Im picking the lower North Island bikers will be there in force to support this awesome event. Hawkes Bay pootlers should be able to join ya as well.
Christchurch are underway with Dangerous and SuziQ leading the way....
Taupo bikers can get to Hamilton easy enough...or Rotorua for that matter.

[sinfull]

royal flush wins !!
But coffee all good anyway Sandra
Show ya with a simple hand of strip poker !
Will outline all the rules as we go along !

[chanceyy]

Good stuff Chanceyy...:woohoo:
Im picking the lower North Island bikers will be there in force to support this awesome event. Hawkes Bay pootlers should be able to join ya as well.
Christchurch are underway with Dangerous and SuziQ leading the way....
Taupo bikers can get to Hamilton easy enough...or Rotorua for that matter.

Cheers Mark .. will see wot format this is taking & get in touch with venue locations to discuss further

&

I have someone in mind to handle the cheesecutter campaign side of things .. will wait for their response first

[chanceyy]

royal flush wins !!Does it ???
But coffee all good anyway Sandra cheers
Show ya with a simple hand of strip poker ! errrrrrr I think not .. unless I have about 10 layers on
Will outline all the rules as we go along !as long as they are not stacked in your favor .. or you change the rules

[sinfull]

as long as they are not stacked in your favor .. or you change the rules

Buggered if i know if a royal flush (Say so) wins but in all the poker runs i've been in i aint seen one ! Know a few ppl who have run one or three and it wont be hard to recruit their help, be surprised if they aint kbers anyway !

Hell you know me Sandra stack em as they fall lol all good !

[ynot slow]

as long as they are not stacked in your favor .. or you change the rules

The rules are all ladies must lose clothes.

Great cause,man that chopper goes out a few times.When I spent 7 weeks in Palmy it seemd to go out every day,sometimes several times,mind you it was dec/jan.

[ynot slow]

Standard poker rules rule.Just need to spell that out at start of ride.
Can also do a booby prize for the crapiest hand as well.

4 venues to stop for cards,after drawing first card at start.

[chanceyy]

ok have updated the first thread with more details

both Phil Turnbulls & the Square Trust Helicopter are now both on board .. still a few logistics to be worked out but the rescue crew are definately old hands at this & thrilled to have another fundraiser ..

The Square trust have offered their base as a second venue after the ride & happy to show the riders around the hanger etc .. this could be slightly dependant on numbers however we may be able to organise parking close by if we get a fantastic turn out .. this part may need fine tuning

thanks to Cowboyz we have several different loops for rides sorted & approx 160 ks distance

I would prefer to have this run as usual (second rider behind the leader to stop at turns til TEC comes through) to make the ride flow

[yod]

if i have a bike......

[chanceyy]

if i have a bike......

NO probs Yod .. there will be plenty to do on the day & would appreciate the help .. also am sure one of the crew would be happy to pillon you & michelle

I would offer the bandit but I doubt I would get off it much :lol:

[NZsarge]

If you can get me maybe 6-8 flyers to me i'll see if the local bike shops will let me put them up in their windows and i'll post one at work too.



If you can send a PDF file I may be able too print them off myself, as I run a Mac I promise nothing.



Edit: If it's not a totally shit day i'll be there too.

[mowgli]

I'll make sure bikers here at Ohakea are aware of this event. I'll be there depending on family commitments.

[chanceyy]

If you can get me maybe 6-8 flyers to me i'll see if the local bike shops will let me put them up in their windows and i'll post one at work too.



If you can send a PDF file I may be able too print them off myself, as I run a Mac I promise nothing.




Edit: If it's not a totally shit day i'll be there too.

No probs Sarge I can drop some off on fri :D & I can forward stuff to you ..


I'll make sure bikers here at Ohakea are aware of this event. I'll be there depending on family commitments.

that will be great .. do you want me to send some flyers to you as well ?

[HornetBoy]

Can count me in for coming along !! :scooter: Weather permitting of course :baby:

What is the planned route you had in mind ?

[cowboyz]

NO probs Yod .. . also am sure one of the crew would be happy to pillon you & michelle


:clap::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl::rofl:


What is the planned route you had in mind ?

Was thinking going down main st. turning left into the square then going round and round. About 140 laps should be about right. If anyone runs out of tread on the right hand side of their tyre they can turn round and do 70 laps the opposite way.

[chanceyy]

Can count me in for coming along !! :scooter: Weather permitting of course :baby:

What is the planned route you had in mind ?

we have several routes sorted .. trip of approx 160ks




Was thinking going down main st. turning left into the square then going round and round. About 140 laps should be about right. If anyone runs out of tread on the right hand side of their tyre they can turn round and do 70 laps the opposite way.

must admit had a :laugh: when you sent that route through .. but dunna think anyone wants to get dizzy, so we will have a look at the others you sent through

[Horse]

I'll be there. All going well the bike will be slightly more 'naked' by then - lacking a certain dangling yellow attachment.

[ynot slow]

:clap::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::r ofl::rofl:


Was thinking going down main st. turning left into the square then going round and round. About 140 laps should be about right. If anyone runs out of tread on the right hand side of their tyre they can turn round and do 70 laps the opposite way.

Shit cafe cuba each lap for coffees if you increased the lap size.

[oscarnz]

Great idea, I am happy to help in any way I can.

[chanceyy]

Great idea, I am happy to help in any way I can.

cheers Chick .. there might be a few jobs needed

Horse came up with a brilliant idea regarding the final venue .. so will have to do some more investigation on that one ..

[rat biker 08]

Will put the word out around pram hope to get some mates & bikes up to it.

[chanceyy]

Will put the word out around pram hope to get some mates & bikes up to it.

that would be awesome .. you will find some posters floating around pram in the next week or so .. & it appears there will be a group riding up from otaki that you could hook into as well :)

[Maha]

that would be awesome .. you will find some posters floating around pram in the next week or so .. & it appears there will be a group riding up from otaki that you could hook into as well :)

Looks like things are coming together Sandra?... support is fantastic, now just for those Southlanders to get into the groove as it were....:wari:

[Meanie]

NO probs Yod .. also am sure one of the crew would be happy to pillon you & michelle

:lol:

Monie will pillion you Yod if you think you can handle the pace :rofl:

[chanceyy]

Monie will pillion you Yod if you think you can handle the pace :rofl:

:laugh: now that would be a worthy pic to get :devil2::pinch::jerry:

[banditrider]

Was wondering if I'd get the chance to say this but...the silver bike will probably be there - weather be damned.

[Meanie]

Was wondering if I'd get the chance to say this but...the silver bike will probably be there - weather be damned.

As will mine :headbang:

[chanceyy]

Was wondering if I'd get the chance to say this but...the silver bike will probably be there - weather be damned.


As will mine :headbang:
:niceone: guys .. how bout the other silver bikes ??

****now added as a calendar event link in first post *****

[yod]

Monie will pillion you Yod if you think you can handle the pace :rofl:
i've explained this before

Monie pillions you and I take the concours

you'd look good in red


:laugh: now that would be a worthy pic to get :devil2::pinch::jerry:

:Oi::girlfight:

[banditrider]

:niceone: guys .. how bout the other silver bikes ??

****now added as a calendar event link in first post *****

Would be nice to get 5 together...will see what can be arranged...

[slydesigns]

i've explained this before

Monie pillions you and I take the concours

you'd look good in red



:Oi::girlfight:

Your forgetting... the tanker has Central Wellington Apartment sized panniers on each side. You two Yods could easily be stuffed in there.

[yod]

Your forgetting... the tanker has Central Wellington Apartment sized panniers on each side. You two Yods could easily be stuffed in there.

but that wouldnt be anywhere near as much fun as letting me loose with 160 horses of ZG1400 now would it?

[slydesigns]

but that wouldnt be anywhere near as much fun as letting me loose with 160 horses of ZG1400 now would it?

just remember... we are here to raise money for the chopper, not use the chopper...

[yod]

just remember... we are here to raise money for the chopper, not use the chopper...

come on man...it's called marketing

[rottiguy]

If you get me a flyer or send a pdf/word doc...etc... I will put it around the Massey email system.
I'll be there



No probs Sarge I can drop some off on fri :D & I can forward stuff to you ..



that will be great .. do you want me to send some flyers to you as well ?

[chanceyy]

If you get me a flyer or send a pdf/word doc...etc... I will put it around the Massey email system.
I'll be there

Cheers Colin .. just waiting for confirmation of final venue (tracking down correct person to talk too) and have posters & flyers all ready to print ..

those ppl who want a copy of the poster or flyers please pm me your email addy and i will forward it to you asap

[HornetBoy]

Cheers Colin .. just waiting for confirmation of final venue (tracking down correct person to talk too) and have posters & flyers all ready to print ..

those ppl who want a copy of the poster or flyers please pm me your email addy and i will forward it to you asap

Can hand it round to the bikers at UCOL and Massey once you get the poster finalized too :2guns:

[chanceyy]

Can hand it round to the bikers at UCOL and Massey once you get the poster finalized too :2guns:


Cheers Chris hopefully I can add it to the original post once all the details are confirmed


also heads up .. several weeks prior to the actual event we will look at organising a meeting in Palmy to discuss logistics on the day & those riders who are happy to help out on the ride etc ..

cowboyz & I will do a scout of the route early next month as well ..

[HornetBoy]

Cheers Chris hopefully I can add it to the original post once all the details are confirmed


also heads up .. several weeks prior to the actual event we will look at organising a meeting in Palmy to discuss logistics on the day & those riders who are happy to help out on the ride etc ..

cowboyz & I will do a scout of the route early next month as well ..

ok no problem ,im in palmy semi permanently at the moment so ill probably show me face up to that :yes:

[ynot slow]

ok no problem ,im in palmy semi permanently at the moment so ill probably show me face up to that :yes:

You keep away from those first year massey girls eh,one is my daughter,hard to farkin ride with broken legs.:devil2:P/T

[HornetBoy]

You keep away from those first year massey girls eh,one is my daughter,hard to farkin ride with broken legs.:devil2:P/T

:love: Ill try me best but no promises Tony :shutup: :lol: I cant help it if the girls like us sport science fellas :devil2:

...What her name again ? :cool:

[rottiguy]

Sweet I'll be keen to get to the meeting and could be keen to help out to. Might give me a chance to wear my bright orange jacket :woohoo: or not :sick:


Cheers Chris hopefully I can add it to the original post once all the details are confirmed


also heads up .. several weeks prior to the actual event we will look at organising a meeting in Palmy to discuss logistics on the day & those riders who are happy to help out on the ride etc ..

cowboyz & I will do a scout of the route early next month as well ..

[chanceyy]

Sweet I'll be keen to get to the meeting and could be keen to help out to. Might give me a chance to wear my bright orange jacket :woohoo: or not :sick:


yes unfortunately for that day helpers will have to wear high vis vests .. will be the only distinction between the riders :shutup: but thanks I can pick you up on the way anyhoo when we get it all organised :yes: ..

hmm whose house can we have a meeting at :whistle: or will it be a cafe discussion ????

[ynot slow]

:love: Ill try me best but no promises Tony :shutup: :lol: I cant help it if the girls like us sport science fellas :devil2:

...What her name again ? :cool:

Shit that's lucky she was going to do a sports somethin or other,but changed her mind phewww.

[rottiguy]

Hey hey us staff get first dibs on first years don't ya know that yet :girlfight:
I can always ride a trike with broken legs :dodge:
oh yeah not to mention time off work on ACC :apint::puke::slap:



:love: Ill try me best but no promises Tony :shutup: :lol: I cant help it if the girls like us sport science fellas :devil2:

...What her name again ? :cool:

[rottiguy]

No sweat I'll stay incognito then :shifty:


yes unfortunately for that day helpers will have to wear high vis vests .. will be the only distinction between the riders :shutup: but thanks I can pick you up on the way anyhoo when we get it all organised :yes: ..

hmm whose house can we have a meeting at :whistle: or will it be a cafe discussion ????

[chanceyy]

hmmm now we are not taking this thread off topic are we :nono: ..

dunna make me :spanking: you guys

[HornetBoy]

Hey hey us staff get first dibs on first years don't ya know that yet :girlfight:
I can always ride a trike with broken legs :dodge:
oh yeah not to mention time off work on ACC :apint::puke::slap:

:laugh: ,Yea but we look better in the toga outfits :woohoo: so we cant exactly say no can we !

EDIT : Sorry Sandra :dodge:

[rottiguy]

Don't you know old fat and bald is the new young thin and hairy :eek5:
Sorry mum back on topic now :innocent:

:laugh: ,Yea but we look better in the toga outfits :woohoo:

[86GSXR]

I'll be keen on putting on a hi viz vest. Seeing it's such a good cause and all :ride:

[chanceyy]

I'll be keen on putting on a hi viz vest. Seeing it's such a good cause and all :ride:

Thanks Al .. :sunny: good to see someone is not scared to wear a high vis vest for a good cause :nya:

[HornetBoy]

Thanks Al .. :sunny: good to see someone is not scared to wear a high vis vest for a good cause :nya:

Will be an interesting look over my new leather "superjacket" :shutup: :sick:

Dont think i even own a hi vis vest :mellow:

[rottiguy]

Hey with a fashion sense like mine I ain't scared to put anything on :spudbn:


Thanks Al .. :sunny: good to see someone is not scared to wear a high vis vest for a good cause :nya:

[yod]

I'll be keen on putting on a hi viz vest. Seeing it's such a good cause and all :ride:

yellow suits ya mate:lol:

[86GSXR]

Thanks Al .. :sunny: good to see someone is not scared to wear a high vis vest for a good cause :nya:

LOL, of course not. I even have one waaaayyy back in the bottom of the cupboard which I'll dust off :yes:


Will be an interesting look over my new leather "superjacket" :shutup: :sick:

Dont think i even own a hi vis vest :mellow:

That's nothing to worry about HB, just ride a big gold bike and thats that problem sorted out :laugh:


Hey with a fashion sense like mine I ain't scared to put anything on :spudbn:

As long as it doesn't cover my little Triumph zip badge, neither am I lol


yellow suits ya mate:lol:

It has that certain something, doesn't it :D

[Horse]

Dont think i even own a hi vis vest

I've got one of each colour; although technically the yellow one belongs to work, the orange one is mine. :)

[slydesigns]

If you need anyone else to help or be an outrider, I'll do it. Maybe able to source vests as well.

[oscarnz]

yes unfortunately for that day helpers will have to wear high vis vests .. will be the only distinction between the riders :shutup: but thanks I can pick you up on the way anyhoo when we get it all organised :yes: ..

hmm whose house can we have a meeting at :whistle: or will it be a cafe discussion ????

My house is always available honey. I can even bake Cake!!!!

[oscarnz]

Thanks Al .. :sunny: good to see someone is not scared to wear a high vis vest for a good cause :nya:

Hey hi vis vest are all good and I am happy to wear one as well.

[sels1]

Hey Sandra, send me some flyers or pdf file I can print off and I will stick them up around bike shops down here

[chanceyy]

My house is always available honey. I can even bake Cake!!!!


Yummy cake ....thanks babes :)


Hey hi vis vest are all good and I am happy to wear one as well.

hehe well they are not the fashion accessory of choice for bikers :shutup:


Hey Sandra, send me some flyers or pdf file I can print off and I will stick them up around bike shops down here
Thanks Selwyn a couple of you have offered down that way but anywhere you can get them up the better IMHO (not just bike shops)

[sunhuntin]

if you attach the flyer here, ill print a bunch off and take around the bike shops, and stick a pile in the letter box of a triumph club chick just down the road.

[oscarnz]

hehe well they are not the fashion accessory of choice for bikers :shutup:


Not that they arent. Only wearing for the cause honey. Not as a new fashion trend.

[sinfull]

Hey Sandra, send me some flyers or pdf file I can print off and I will stick them up around bike shops down here

How about a Rat attack Sels ?




cowboyz & I will do a scout of the route early next month as well ..

A ride you say ??? Dont ride an indian scout but will stick a feather in my cap and call it a weasel !


:love: Ill try me best but no promises Tony :shutup: :lol: I cant help it if the girls like us sport science fellas :devil2:

...What her name again ? :cool:

Invite them all ! Set them up as cheerleaders along the route !!! :innocent:


My house is always available honey. I can even bake Cake!!!!

:drool: Cake ya say ??

[chanceyy]

if you attach the flyer here, ill print a bunch off and take around the bike shops, and stick a pile in the letter box of a triumph club chick just down the road.

check out later tonite .. I have confirmation of the final venue .. we are all set .. Minor details to be sorted


Not that they arent. Only wearing for the cause honey. Not as a new fashion trend.

whewwwwwwwwwww thank gawd for that :killingme


How about a Rat attack Sels ?



A ride you say ??? Dont ride an indian scout but will stick a feather in my cap and call it a weasel !

:rofl: hmmm how did ya get on with the vinning .. all sweet ?? I am gathering a few might come for the scout .. after all 20 heads are better than two (sometimes


:drool: Cake ya say ??


geezzz your easy bill :bleh:

[sinfull]

geezzz your easy bill :bleh:

Shhhh dont tell everyone !!

Yep all legal ! Picked it up that arvo and had it home stripping all the legal gear off it that night lol ! Had to get that ugly fender off b4 this weekend !

One very roughly mounted number plate hanging under the seat now, at least untill my mate folds up the tail tidy i drew up !

Been out playing last couple of days, trying different suspension settings !
Man what a dif a 100 cc and a couple of yrs makes ! Look out for a low flying black bug this weekend !

[chanceyy]

If you need anyone else to help or be an outrider, I'll do it. Maybe able to source vests as well.

Cheers Sly .. check out the sourcing of the vests plz .. we will definately need them am not sure how many kept them fr the coast to coast ride



Poster has been added to the first post & posted out to those I have email address for

[sunhuntin]

got it. will print copies off later. do all participants have to wear fluros, or just the ride leaders?

looks like i may have to clean the bike, lol.

[sinfull]

got it. will print copies off later. do all participants have to wear fluros, or just the ride leaders?

looks like i may have to clean the bike, lol.

Hello !!!! Do you want to scare everybody away or what ?

Not happening till 28th june sun it may get dirty between now and then ?? Not that its a show what ya ride (sorry i got this thing against cleaning me bike)

[sunhuntin]

Hello !!!! Do you want to scare everybody away or what ?

Not happening till 28th june sun it may get dirty between now and then ?? Not that its a show what ya ride (sorry i got this thing against cleaning me bike)

lil ol v-go hasnt been cleaned since november! lol. aside from 2 days spent trying to remove the missus; melted boot from the exhaust [followed by a week of rain...] ill give her a polish the week before i think. :innocent:

[chanceyy]

got it. will print copies off later. do all participants have to wear fluros, or just the ride leaders?

looks like i may have to clean the bike, lol.

just the ride leaders/helpers .. need some way to distinguish them on the day

[banditrider]

:niceone: guys .. how bout the other silver bikes ??


Emailed flyer off to 2 of the other silver bike riders - at least one of them is a goer already. That makes 3 so far...

[chanceyy]

Emailed flyer off to 2 of the other silver bike riders - at least one of them is a goer already. That makes 3 so far...

Awesome ...:)

[sels1]

How about a Rat attack Sels ?

Could be a plan - I'll see if I can RATtle up a certain Bonnie rider as well

[sinfull]

Could be a plan - I'll see if I can RATtle up a certain Bonnie rider as well
Good stuff !
Will no doubt see you guys on the weekend ! Great weather for a duck by the looks !

[Meanie]

Emailed flyer off to 2 of the other silver bike riders - at least one of them is a goer already. That makes 3 so far...

Mine may not be silver by then :devil2:

[mowgli]

yes unfortunately for that day helpers will have to wear high vis vests .. will be the only distinction between the riders

Doh! I always wear a hi-vis yellow vest over my riding jacket. Perhaps you'd better give me a job - sounds as though ynot_slow needs someone to look after his daughter :yes:

[Jiminy]

Can count me in for coming along !! :scooter: Weather permitting of course :baby:

I second that. Anyone else riding from Welly?

[Maha]

Wonder if the Naki KBers/Bikers have plans to get to Palmy?
Its the same distance to Palmy as it is to Hamilton (230 K's) but Palmerston North would be the better bet as we will only be in Hamilton for half an hour .

[ynot slow]

Wonder if the Naki KBers/Bikers have plans to get to Palmy?
Its the same distance to Palmy as it is to Hamilton (230 K's) but Palmerston North would be the better bet as we will only be in Hamilton for half an hour .

Handed out a poster to local shop which does the odd weekend run to see if a group is keen,owner will copy and put in window,counter etc.Went to drop another at a couple of central naki bike shops on way to work this morn but both hadn't opened when called in,will do so next week.

Means leaving Stratford at 9.00ish,Hawera at 9.30ish so looks good,will be home about 5.30-6.00ish so not too bad,the NPguys will be later home though,that could be an issue though.

[chanceyy]

Doh! I always wear a hi-vis yellow vest over my riding jacket. Perhaps you'd better give me a job - sounds as though ynot_slow needs someone to look after his daughter :yes:

cheers Rob, I will post in here re a meeting for those who want to assist .. once we have scouted the ride & checked out where we need marshals we will know how many we need .. roughly 2 dozen will be needed ..

[yod]

assuming i have a bike by then (and I'll be bloody surprised if I dont) mrs yod and I are happy to sit on a corner and point people in the right direction

[chanceyy]

assuming i have a bike by then (and I'll be bloody surprised if I dont) mrs yod and I are happy to sit on a corner and point people in the right direction

Thanks Yod .. much appreciated :D

[Meanie]

Cowboyz volunteered my servises by twisting my arm so i guess I had better and so will Monie

[yod]

Cowboyz volunteered my servises by twisting my arm so i guess I had better and so will Monie

good boy...just do what you're told

[Meanie]

good boy...just do what you're told

And so shall you

[yod]

And so shall you

sssshhhhhhh

[chanceyy]

Cowboyz volunteered my servises by twisting my arm so i guess I had better and so will Monie

thanks guys .. & cheers for the cuppa today :) :2thumbsup

[Meanie]

thanks guys .. & cheers for the cuppa today :) :2thumbsup

No Worries
BTW............. Very nice bike .............:yes:

[sinfull]

And ya had better rack me up some more posters and flyers Sandra ! Lol guess what else got wet in our covered swimming pool ?

[chanceyy]

And ya had better rack me up some more posters and flyers Sandra ! Lol guess what else got wet in our covered swimming pool ?

No probs mate .. hmmmmmm will try & get them down to you before I head up north on thurs ...

[sels1]

No probs mate .. hmmmmmm will try & get them down to you before I head up north on thurs ...

And me, and me!

[chanceyy]

And me, and me!

ok guys best you pm me your names & addresses so I can send them down to you ..(be faster than trying to organise a night to come down)

[Noel Jones]

I am interested BUT just remind closer too the date

[Mom]

ok guys best you pm me your names & addresses so I can send them down to you ..(be faster than trying to organise a night to come down)

Love the response you are getting down here mate! Well done to everyone that is supporting these great causes.

Here is the other half of the equation

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1564095#post1564095

This has the potential to become a HUGE event, spread the word!

[chanceyy]

Hey Guys

I have to come back up to the waikato for a week from the 5th so I can not make the 7th reccy ride, however cowboyz will still head out & do a check out of the route ..

so if anyone wants to join him & check out the ride & possible requirements then check out the calendar ..

I am hoping to do the ride the following weekend (depending on family circumstances) with Cowboyz again .. & hopefully we can organise a meeting afterwards (this is still two weeks out from the event) I still have to get to chat to police about escort in & out of the city ..

& a few ppl have come up with ideas regarding running raffles .. sounds great .. does anyone want to pick up the ball for this one & organise (along the lines of $100 petrol vouchers selling 100 tickets for $4.00 each .. thats another 300 raised for chopper)

anyone else have ideas ????

does anyone need posters to put up around bike shops ..

can anyone organise the shops in palmy for posters?? (phil turnbulls already has theirs up .. thanks pauly & carmen)

[rottiguy]

Hey what about putting a public notice in the guardian or tribune, I think it might be free


Hey Guys

I have to come back up to the waikato for a week from the 5th so I can not make the 7th reccy ride, however cowboyz will still head out & do a check out of the route ..

so if anyone wants to join him & check out the ride & possible requirements then check out the calendar ..

I am hoping to do the ride the following weekend (depending on family circumstances) with Cowboyz again .. & hopefully we can organise a meeting afterwards (this is still two weeks out from the event) I still have to get to chat to police about escort in & out of the city ..

& a few ppl have come up with ideas regarding running raffles .. sounds great .. does anyone want to pick up the ball for this one & organise (along the lines of $100 petrol vouchers selling 100 tickets for $4.00 each .. thats another 300 raised for chopper)

anyone else have ideas ????

does anyone need posters to put up around bike shops ..

can anyone organise the shops in palmy for posters?? (phil turnbulls already has theirs up .. thanks pauly & carmen)

[chanceyy]

Hey what about putting a public notice in the guardian or tribune, I think it might be free

do you have a copy of their paper ? as we do not get it in Levin ?

[sinfull]

Dropped a few posters off around pram, waikanae on my travels today !
Twin cam and The bike clinic have a couple each and yeah i stopped at the waikanae pub so stuck a couple in the windows there (hey a lot of riders stop there lol look at me !!!)
Got talked into entering the triple in the twin cam bike show at coastlands tommorrow so will see if i can get a poster up there somewhere !

[chanceyy]

Dropped a few posters off around pram, waikanae on my travels today !
Twin cam and The bike clinic have a couple each and yeah i stopped at the waikanae pub so stuck a couple in the windows there (hey a lot of riders stop there lol look at me !!!)
Got talked into entering the triple in the twin cam bike show at coastlands tommorrow so will see if i can get a poster up there somewhere !

Awesome thanks Bill :D .. much appreciated hon ..

[HornetBoy]

Hey Guys & a few ppl have come up with ideas regarding running raffles .. sounds great .. does anyone want to pick up the ball for this one & organise (along the lines of $100 petrol vouchers selling 100 tickets for $4.00 each .. thats another 300 raised for chopper)

anyone else have ideas ????



Hey thats a bloody good idea that ,id certainly be getting a couple and im sure most others will especially at the price petrol is now :2thumbsup

Great way to raise some money for the cause.

[chanceyy]

Hey thats a bloody good idea that ,id certainly be getting a couple and im sure most others will especially at the price petrol is now :2thumbsup

Great way to raise some money for the cause.

nods .. I was thinking of perhaps 2-4 raffles like that .. however it will mean organising a crap load of change as well .. $4.00 is that odd amount to have .. another thing to add to the list ..

[sinfull]

nods .. I was thinking of perhaps 2-4 raffles like that .. however it will mean organising a crap load of change as well .. $4.00 is that odd amount to have .. another thing to add to the list ..

Have ya checked into the legal side of the raffles Sandra ? Know when i was in the rag trade we did a few raffles of leather jackets etc and there is a limit to how much you can do without getting permits ie think it is $400 per raffle but might pay to check !

[HornetBoy]

Have ya checked into the legal side of the raffles Sandra ? Know when i was in the rag trade we did a few raffles of leather jackets etc and there is a limit to how much you can do without getting permits ie think it is $400 per raffle but might pay to check !

wouldn't be surprised if their was some kind of "raffle taxation" or the like :rolleyes:

[chanceyy]

Have ya checked into the legal side of the raffles Sandra ? Know when i was in the rag trade we did a few raffles of leather jackets etc and there is a limit to how much you can do without getting permits ie think it is $400 per raffle but might pay to check !

Cheers Bill will see if i can find out some info for it .. each raffle will be up to $400 anyhow actually I am sure the police are up with the play on that as well will add it to the list ..

[sinfull]

wouldn't be surprised if their was some kind of "raffle taxation" or the like :rolleyes:


Lol nah dont think they tax ya, but there is a limit for personal raffles ! Might be totally different for charitable events ! Hell now that would be the go, if there aint a limit on charitable fundraisers ! A hundy worth of vouchers and a thousand tickets mmm id sell a hundred of them easy if they were a buck each !

[chanceyy]

A hundy worth of vouchers and a thousand tickets mmm id sell a hundred of them easy if they were a buck each !


Awesome :D I will put your name down to sell the raffles on the day then :niceone: thanks mate :banana:

[HornetBoy]

Lol nah dont think they tax ya, but there is a limit for personal raffles ! Might be totally different for charitable events ! Hell now that would be the go, if there aint a limit on charitable fundraisers ! A hundy worth of vouchers and a thousand tickets mmm id sell a hundred of them easy if they were a buck each !

Lol,:whistle: . well it will certainly be a spectacle to see all these bikers holding tickets waiting patiently to see who wins the petrol voucher :lol:

[sinfull]

Awesome :D I will put your name down to sell the raffles on the day then :niceone: thanks mate :banana:

F..kin bourbon !!!

[sinfull]

Lol,:whistle: . well it will certainly be a spectacle to see all these bikers holding tickets waiting patiently to see who wins the petrol voucher :lol:

hehe can ya buy deisel only vouchers ?

[HornetBoy]

hehe can ya buy deisel only vouchers ?

:lol: :lol: as long as they are not for BP (they always raise the price up first) :bleh:

[cowboyz]

i have support from a local company re raffles but still more work needs to be put into it.

[chanceyy]

i have support from a local company re raffles but still more work needs to be put into it.

Awesome news Lance .. We will catch up real soon ...

[Capinure]

is there a age requirement to sign up to eventa nad petition form?

[chanceyy]

is there a age requirement to sign up to eventa nad petition form?

Not as far as I am aware





been in contact with police today .. have to write a letter confirming details to organise access in & outta the city .. (tomorrows job)

also in regards to raffle as long as the prize is not more than $500 we do not need to register it ...

[ratusratus]

will be there ..........keep those harleys out in front!:niceone:

[chanceyy]

will be there ..........keep those harleys out in front!:niceone:

awesome Rat .. dunno bout being in front though :whistle:

hmm has anyone delivered posters to Anza or other palmy shops yet ??? :scratch:


if not can someone put their hand up to do this since I am in Levin its going to be a mission to get up there .. pretty plzzzzzzzz :hug:

[ratusratus]

posters to me and ANZA will get them 2moro
kiwitriumph@yahoo.com
oh and work 2!

[Maha]

Just beeen speaking to Shane from Motorcycle Trader (Deputy Editor) and he is very supportive of this Event. He also wants to be apart of our main core bunch of riders so I have added his name to the list.
He will get something in the July issue promoting all rides on June 28th and a full feature writeup article in the August issue...

[sinfull]

will be there ..........keep those harleys out in front!:niceone:
\
Lol !!!!!!!!!

[HornetBoy]

will be there ..........keep those harleys out in front!:niceone:

YEA!!! :Punk:

[cowboyz]

will be there ..........keep those harleys out in front!:niceone:

Well that is one way of keeping the speeds down I surpose.

[NZsarge]

:lol: :lol: as long as they are not for BP (they always raise the price up first) :bleh:

Hmm, this might be so but do you seriously think they did'nt one of the other companies wound'nt if they did'nt?
Nevermind, i'll be into one of those raffle ticket's, free days riding that is, well at the moment anyway.
(though it would'nt even come close to filling the Statesman if it were empty :(....:baby:....:crybaby:)

[sinfull]

Hmm, this might be so but do you seriously think they did'nt one of the other companies wound'nt if they did'nt?
Nevermind, i'll be into one of those raffle ticket's, free days riding that is, well at the moment anyway.
(though it would'nt even come close to filling the Statesman if it were empty :(....:baby:....:crybaby:)
Yeah ya got to love the deisels
60 notes to fill (mmmm prob 70 now) and 500 k on a tank !

[Radar]

Hope we can get a great turn out .. & hopefully I can rope a few of the Ashhurst/Manawatu guys to assist with the ride out ...



I informed our Masterton Ulysses Club about the ride, members have been emailed about it, and it was announced at last night's meeting.

We look forward to seeing everyone in PNth. :grouphug:

[chanceyy]

posters to me and ANZA will get them 2moro
kiwitriumph@yahoo.com
oh and work 2!

Awesome thanks Rat ... will email them through tonite :niceone:


Just beeen speaking to Shane from Motorcycle Trader (Deputy Editor) and he is very supportive of this Event. He also wants to be apart of our main core bunch of riders so I have added his name to the list.
He will get something in the July issue promoting all rides on June 28th and a full feature writeup article in the August issue...
Excellent stuff Mark .. ohh crap I owe Mom a email .. will do that tonite too :whistle:


Hmm, this might be so but do you seriously think they did'nt one of the other companies wound'nt if they did'nt?
Nevermind, i'll be into one of those raffle ticket's, free days riding that is, well at the moment anyway.
(though it would'nt even come close to filling the Statesman if it were empty :(....:baby:....:crybaby:)

gotta be in to win huh .. & was thinking MTA vouchers so you can spend them where you like


Yeah ya got to love the deisels
60 notes to fill (mmmm prob 70 now) and 500 k on a tank !

hmm when i brought my truck it was $50 to fill last fill up $114


I informed our Masterton Ulysses Club about the ride, members have been emailed about it, and it was announced at last night's meeting.

We look forward to seeing everyone in PNth. :grouphug:

excellent Radar thank you so much .. do you need any posters for over there as well ?? hint hint

[Mom]

Thanks guys! This is shaping up to be a huge event!

[mazz1972]

Chanceyy great job with organising this!! Hope to be there, and drag a few others along as well.

In case any of this helps...

Suggest you list the event on www.silverbullet.co.nz

You could try getting a local radio station on board with a bit of publicity seeing as it's for a great cause.

Also contact the local Manawatu paper, they would be mad not to cover it - contact them very soon so they have it on their calendar.

If you are still looking for vests, Uncle Bill's in Porirua have had them (I haven't been in there for a few months) - yellow with reflective strips and velcro to do up. They cost less than $5 each and we used these for a while (and the velcro do-up is fine) till we got ones at the Coast to Coast ride.

Regarding wearing vests, are you wanting only the helpers to wear them? Not trying to be a nana here but I know a few people that always wear vests (believe it or not) and would not be very happy if told to take them off....from a safety/visibility point of view. I don't know how the organisers managed on the Coast to Coast with hundreds of people wearing vests of varying types!

[chanceyy]

Chanceyy great job with organising this!! Hope to be there, and drag a few others along as well.

thanks Mazz .. will be great to see you guys there

In case any of this helps...

Suggest you list the event on www.silverbullet.co.nz

will check this out tonite when i am home ... err maybe tomorrow nite since i have a full nite doing stuff before the weather packs it in ..

You could try getting a local radio station on board with a bit of publicity seeing as it's for a great cause.

already thought of this & just waiting for press release from mom & maha then I will follow up ..

Also contact the local Manawatu paper, they would be mad not to cover it - contact them very soon so they have it on their calendar.

:yes: good point - will look into this next week as well

If you are still looking for vests, Uncle Bill's in Porirua have had them (I haven't been in there for a few months) - yellow with reflective strips and velcro to do up. They cost less than $5 each and we used these for a while (and the velcro do-up is fine) till we got ones at the Coast to Coast ride.

quite a few of us already have vests from the coast to coast ride where ACC was handing them out ..

Regarding wearing vests, are you wanting only the helpers to wear them? Not trying to be a nana here but I know a few people that always wear vests (believe it or not) and would not be very happy if told to take them off....from a safety/visibility point of view. I don't know how the organisers managed on the Coast to Coast with hundreds of people wearing vests of varying types!


have stickers that will hopefully identify who the marshalls on this ride is .. along with that most of us know each other & we will have a meeting just prior to sort out jobs & marshalling on the day ...

Thanks for your hints & tips Mazz .. its an interesting exercise for sure ..

[Mom]

Hi guys

I got a big box of paper with the petition, in it are a heap of petition forms, do you want me to send some down for you?

[chanceyy]

Hi guys

I got a big box of paper with the petition, in it are a heap of petition forms, do you want me to send some down for you?

I have printed a heap of forms & have ppl at work signing them .. :lol: only about 160 staff here ..

also just got off the phone with Jarrod (pilot) and he is organising the safety plan for the council and as long as the chopper is not on a call out it will be down at the square, I have also breifed him on the route so we will prob have the chopper fly overhead as we make our way back. He also has direct contact with the radio network to get them on board as soon as I send the info to him, and a heap of media contacts via email ...

Letter to the police is almost complete just getting one of my colleagues to proof read it & that will be sent by tomorrow ..

next week will be gathering info for the media releases that will take place just after queens birthday weekend

and I hope to organise a shift swap as I am suppose to work that sat :lol: Speaking of work a couple of friends have offered their assistance on the day (blardy awesome) doing jobs at Turnbull's and sqaure so it looks like we are picking up momentum here :wari:

ohh yeah I have also been thinking after the ride that day I will prob need a stiff drink or 50 :sweatdrop: so might have to stay in palmy overnite (hint hint Carmen) so shall we have a bbq to finish of the aft for the volunteers & marshalls ?? or head to a cafe or something .. ideas crew ??

[sinfull]

ohh yeah I have also been thinking after the ride that day I will prob need a stiff drink or 50 :sweatdrop: so might have to stay in palmy overnite (hint hint Carmen) so shall we have a bbq to finish of the aft for the volunteers & marshalls ?? or head to a cafe or something .. ideas crew ??

Saying nothing !! Or you will have me cooking the blaaardy BBQ !

Any Stunt riders around our parts that might like to perform in an organised event somewhere ? that'd be a drawcard !

[Mom]

I have printed a heap of forms & have ppl at work signing them .. :lol: only about 160 staff here ..



You rock! I have just got to page 127 of the petition entering.

Have to say Prednisone is a wonder drug...LOL Been really crook, went to the doc yesterday got some some antibiotics to go with the prednisone and hey presto! instant energy!

[chanceyy]

Saying nothing !! Or you will have me cooking the blaaardy BBQ !

Awesome :niceone: too late, you can cook :laugh: hehe nah mate we will see wot everyone else wants to do ...

Any Stunt riders around our parts that might like to perform in an organised event somewhere ? that'd be a drawcard !

Be to many health & safety issues on that one :scratch:


You rock! I have just got to page 127 of the petition entering.

Have to say Prednisone is a wonder drug...LOL Been really crook, went to the doc yesterday got some some antibiotics to go with the prednisone and hey presto! instant energy!

aww take it easy there mom

is there any way we can make your job easier sending the petition forms back to you ??

[Mom]

aww take it easy there mom

is there any way we can make your job easier sending the petition forms back to you ??

I be fine now...LOL Not at work today, just cruising at home nice and warm.

The forms just need to be filled out properly. I started a thread on the petition

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1574467#post1574467

It is actually going well. I used to do data entry a few years back, seems the trusty fingers still remember where the numbers are after all these years.

[cowboyz]

Any Stunt riders around our parts that might like to perform in an organised event somewhere ? that'd be a drawcard !
Although I may or may not be partial to a wheelie or two on occasion this is not one of those occasions........


Be to many health & safety issues on that one :scratch:




Wheeling round the square while smoking a ciggy would be a health and safety issue?

[chanceyy]

Although I may or may not be partial to a wheelie or two on occasion this is not one of those occasions........




Wheeling round the square while smoking a ciggy would be a health and safety issue?

Well said & concur on the first sentence .. & second public safety is the h & s issue ..

[Mom]

Any Stunt riders around our parts that might like to perform in an organised event somewhere ? that'd be a drawcard !

Sucks to be you...LOL

I have you in my sights now :love:

Why not consider organising something after this ride, to bring people together to keep this bandwagon on the road. Time and place and all that stuff!

[sinfull]

Sucks to be you...LOL

I have you in my sights now :love:

Why not consider organising something after this ride, to bring people together to keep this bandwagon on the road. Time and place and all that stuff!


Blush !! Yeah i will be runnin round somewhere on the fundraiser/cheesecutter ride prolly cooking blaardy sausages NOT ! lol be off pullin wheelies soon as the first couple are cooked lol !

[chanceyy]

Blush !! Yeah i will be runnin round somewhere on the fundraiser/cheesecutter ride prolly cooking blaardy sausages NOT ! lol be off pullin wheelies soon as the first couple are cooked lol !

umm no your not cooking sausages .. that has already been organised .. your selling raffles :2thumbsup

its after the event your cooking :whistle: :clap:

[sinfull]

Although I may or may not be partial to a wheelie or two on occasion this is not one of those occasions........




Wheeling round the square while smoking a ciggy would be a health and safety issue?

Beg to differ there cowboy ! If it raises money and awareness, it works !

At this stage i see it as a ride, something for riders to come to and pay their tenna, go for a hoon then a BBQ for the yellow vests pfffft !

You aint met me yet have ya ?haha like to make noise !!!!!! AWARENESS !!!!
Bikers are a minority, BUT!! there is a funny thing happening on the roads! old ladies are pulling over to let us pass ! Why not make it something for all to see and get involved.perhaps a few more ppl who become aware !

Could see it becoming a health and safety nightmare for those not in the know !! Are there any in the know how to make something like this happen ?

[sinfull]

umm no your not cooking sausages .. that has already been organised .. your selling raffles :2thumbsup

its after the event your cooking :whistle: :clap:

Pick the bourbon drinker tonight !!!

[cowboyz]

Beg to differ there cowboy ! If it raises money and awareness, it works !
not all attention is good attention. With the ammount of work Chanceyy, Myself and a multitude of others have put into making this work we dont want to tarish its repuation before it gets off the ground. Stunting will be frowned apon.
At this stage i see it as a ride, something for riders to come to and pay their tenna, go for a hoon then a BBQ for the yellow vests pfffft !
Then you are seeing it wrong. Adjust your perception. It is definitely not going to be a "go for a hoon" It will, however be promoting safe riding and awareness for the cheesecutter campaign.

You aint met me yet have ya ?haha like to make noise !!!!!! AWARENESS !!!!
Bikers are a minority, BUT!! there is a funny thing happening on the roads! old ladies are pulling over to let us pass ! Why not make it something for all to see and get involved.perhaps a few more ppl who become aware !
I haven't met you yet. First thing I've agreed with your post. Which means you havent met me either. By all means if you want to organise a stunt show I will help you organise it. Just not this weekend.
Could see it becoming a health and safety nightmare for those not in the know !! Are there any in the know how to make something like this happen ?

The cheesecutter campaign is ALL about perception. Chanceyy has done a fantastic job at making this a spectacular that ALOT of the public will take notice of. A few wheelies through town and public perception will turn from "Ooooooh look at all those bikes, I wonder what they are up to" into "fucking showoff bikers, more hoons around the square - lets go elsewhere"

[banditrider]

The cheesecutter campaign is ALL about perception. Chanceyy has done a fantastic job at making this a spectacular that ALOT of the public will take notice of. A few wheelies through town and public perception will turn from "Ooooooh look at all those bikes, I wonder what they are up to" into "fucking showoff bikers, more hoons around the square - lets go elsewhere"

Too right - there's more than enough hoons on that other helicopter ride. The idea is to raise funds for the helicopter not get them to spend them.

[oscarnz]

ohh yeah I have also been thinking after the ride that day I will prob need a stiff drink or 50 :sweatdrop: so might have to stay in palmy overnite (hint hint Carmen) so shall we have a bbq to finish of the aft for the volunteers & marshalls ?? or head to a cafe or something .. ideas crew ??

there is always a bed here for you honey, and we are quite happy to have a bbq here if you want, since we are pretty central and all.

[sinfull]

Ok just had a convo with chanceyy and was reminded of the lads that ran amuck during the cheesecutter ride !
I'd just like to reassure anyone out there, who might have reservations about what i'm into, that i am no stunt rider and at 47 know when is the right time to play and the right time to be the (whatever you want on the day) !
My ealier comments (sorry cowboyz ya left me an opening) were a bourbon fuelled, spontaneous, two finger hunt and peck attempt to raaaark up some AWARENESS ! Still believe in what i said, but as Sandra kindly pointed out, (I'm liable to scare ya, hahaha ok that aint what she said but hell they're 9% bourbons so i'm writing it !) the logistics of arranging a stunt event is unthinkable at such short notice !
Again, i reiterate, carving up any ride where the speed is below the ton is not gonna happen ! Wouldn't think of pulling wheelies (they just seem to happen !and stoppies are beyond me) at such an event !
Have mentioned to Sandra that I'd even be keen to stay back with any noob's to make sure all arrive where they're suppose to ! (will pm Ya re the 7th coyboyz)
I have no problem with travelling slow, nor do i have a problem with riding at a hellish speed or trying the odd stunt !
I will have my partner with me on this ride and as a noob, she will be doing any speed limits that there are (and will also be in my mirror if not in front of me).
I will not be at the front of the pack (sheesh) and will do like the true mature triumph rider should and hold back to make you guys look good ! (thrusts his head through a pane of glass)
Where's my bourbon ?

[sinfull]

mmmm
Originally Posted by sinfull
Beg to differ there cowboy ! If it raises money and awareness, it works !

cowboyz
not all attention is good attention. With the ammount of work Chanceyy, Myself and a multitude of others have put into making this work we dont want to tarish its repuation before it gets off the ground. Stunting will be frowned apon.


originally by that Sinfull bastard !
At this stage i see it as a ride, something for riders to come to and pay their tenna, go for a hoon then a BBQ for the yellow vests pfffft !

cowboyz
Then you are seeing it wrong. Adjust your perception. It is definitely not going to be a "go for a hoon" It will, however be promoting safe riding and awareness for the cheesecutter campaign.


That Sinfull Prick
You aint met me yet have ya ?haha like to make noise !!!!!! AWARENESS !!!!
Bikers are a minority, BUT!! there is a funny thing happening on the roads! old ladies are pulling over to let us pass ! Why not make it something for all to see and get involved.perhaps a few more ppl who become aware !

cowboyz
I haven't met you yet. First thing I've agreed with your post. Which means you havent met me either. By all means if you want to organise a stunt show I will help you organise it. Just not this weekend.


cowboyz
The cheesecutter campaign is ALL about perception. Chanceyy has done a fantastic job at making this a spectacular that ALOT of the public will take notice of. A few wheelies through town and public perception will turn from "Ooooooh look at all those bikes, I wonder what they are up to" into "fucking showoff bikers, more hoons around the square - lets go elsewhere"

Jumpin the gun again cowboy !!!
1/ I aint a hoon (though i will be countered on this post)
2/ All i was thinkin was how to make more public take notice !
3/ Wasn't even thinkin *through town* was more thinkin if it can be organised, to hold it at a venue with safety first, ie st johns, tyres to protect the innocent, A drawcard, not an oportunity to pull wheelies !!! Look at what i ride mate, i pull them without trying !!!!

I play cowboy, but i play at the correct time and place ! Can you ?

Sinfull !

[cowboyz]

you may play cowboy but there is only one cowboyz!

[sinfull]

you may play cowboy but there is only one cowboyz!
Nerve touched ! My job here is done !

[chanceyy]

The cheesecutter campaign is ALL about perception. Chanceyy has done a fantastic job at making this a spectacular that ALOT of the public will take notice of. A few wheelies through town and public perception will turn from "Ooooooh look at all those bikes, I wonder what they are up to" into "fucking showoff bikers, more hoons around the square - lets go elsewhere"

Thanks Lance & I completely appreciate and am grateful to the support from everyone here also be mindful that we could have a strong media presence I certainly hope that we can portray a positive image, and draw the public out to check out the vast array of bikes that will be on display

I have had a chat to sinfull on the phone, he does have good ideas & a stunt day in the future could be a goer .. I might even know where there is a stunt bike in wellywood .. :scratch: :blip:

Also to bear in mind we may have a strong police presence on this ride if everything pans out and I have stated in that letter that I fully support the police for pulling up inappropriate rider behaviour ..



Too right - there's more than enough hoons on that other helicopter ride. The idea is to raise funds for the helicopter not get them to spend them.

correct - and after getting carved up on the coast to coast ride along Ballance I really hope this ride is more of a cruise, hence the slow lead speed .. but more about that later .. :shutup


there is always a bed here for you honey, and we are quite happy to have a bbq here if you want, since we are pretty central and all.

thanks so much Chick, :lol: guess I was not that subtle huh :whistle:


Ok just had a convo with chanceyy and was reminded of the lads that ran amuck during the cheesecutter ride !
I'd just like to reassure anyone out there, who might have reservations about what i'm into, that i am no stunt rider and at 47 know when is the right time to play and the right time to be the (whatever you want on the day) !


No probs Bill I have meet you & seen you ride I know where your coming from & some of those ideas can be looked at in the future as they will need alot of planning :niceone:


Nerve touched ! My job here is done !

now boys place nice & dunna make me come & :spanking: ya :devil2:

[cowboyz]

now boys place nice & dunna make me come & :spanking: ya :devil2:

is that a threat or a promise?

[chanceyy]

is that a threat or a promise?

I think you know me well enough to decide which one it is :nya:



ohh yeah looking at holding a meeting on either 14/15 after riding the route again in palmy somewhere ... (prob sat) will confirm more later

and guys do not forget cowboyz will be checking out the route on the 7th calendar event here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1631&day=2008-6-7&) for those of you who wish to check it out & give your thoughts on requirements for the ride ..

[sinfull]

is that a threat or a promise?

So does that shit do the same for you ??? scary !

[ynot slow]

Off the cuff here,a big thank you to Chanceyy,Sinful,Cowboyz and those putting this event together,have had a few guys down this way say yep will do it work permitting,weather etc.

As for a positive from the ride the best promotion for the cause will be after the event has been completed to be able to tell the media,no one recieved a ticket,no one was injured,all had fun.

And the awareness of barriers is alerted to those who don't realise there lethal properties at times.This will/could be undermined with any idiot who pops a wheelie and loses it,or gets pinged at 130km,and in the heat of moment with a crowd around there could be one who decides to show off.

It would take only one person to do that and the media will jump all over them/us as hoons,and if that is the way we all ride we deserve to be butchered by wire.

[Maha]

As for a positive from the ride the best promotion for the cause will be after the event has been completed to be able to tell the media,no one recieved a ticket,no one was injured,all had fun.

And the awareness of barriers is alerted to those who don't realise there lethal properties at times.This will/could be undermined with any idiot who pops a wheelie and loses it,or gets pinged at 130km,and in the heat of moment with a crowd around there could be one who decides to show off.

It would take only one person to do that and the media will jump all over them/us as hoons,and if that is the way we all ride we deserve to be butchered by wire.


A very good point sir, there were a couple that did a bit of 'stunting' on the first protest ride in Auckland and things got out of hand (understandable) that is why its a good idea to have a Lead rider that noboby passes. I will be adopting that role on my ride.

[chanceyy]

A very good point sir, there were a couple that did a bit of 'stunting' on the first protest ride in Auckland and things got out of hand (understandable) that is why its a good idea to have a Lead rider that noboby passes. I will adopting that role on my ride.

Which is why this will be a sedate ride ... with ride leader plenty of marshals and a tail end charlie .. also looking at bringing my truck up as a support vehicle and trailer (hint, hint) , since one of my work mates has offered her support

[Mom]

Which is why this will be a sedate ride ... with ride leader plenty of marshals and a tail end charlie .. also looking at bringing my truck up as a support vehicle and trailer (hint, hint) , since one of my work mates has offered her support

I have done that first press release, I am about to post it up.

[chanceyy]

I have done that first press release, I am about to post it up.

awesome mom ..can you email it to my work addy (email i sent this morn)

[Mom]

awesome mom ..can you email it to my work addy (email i sent this morn)


I have not even cleared my mail today! Best I go and do that now!

[chanceyy]

I have not even cleared my mail today! Best I go and do that now!

ohh yeah best you update your sign to your married name .. I used your previous in the email cause thats wot it showed .. sorry :laugh:

[Mom]

ohh yeah best you update your sign to your married name .. I used your previous in the email cause thats wot it showed .. sorry :laugh:


Meh, I answer to anything really...LOL

[cowboyz]

And the awareness of barriers is alerted to those who don't realise there lethal properties at times.This will/could be undermined with any idiot who pops a wheelie and loses it,or gets pinged at 130km,and in the heat of moment with a crowd around there could be one who decides to show off.

It would take only one person to do that and the media will jump all over them/us as hoons,and if that is the way we all ride we deserve to be butchered by wire.

The biggest danger in the public seeing stunts on this ride is that it will re-afirm their belief that everyone on sports bikes goes like a bat out of hell and if they would just slow down then the cheesecutters wouldnt do so much damage. It is not surprising people get cut to bits when they are doing 200km/hr on one wheel and hit the barrier. If only they obeyed the road rules there wouldnt be a problem. No point supporting that.

[Mom]

The biggest danger in the public seeing stunts on this ride is that it will re-afirm their belief that everyone on sports bikes goes like a bat out of hell and if they would just slow down then the cheesecutters wouldnt do so much damage. It is not surprising people get cut to bits when they are doing 200km/hr on one wheel and hit the barrier. If only they obeyed the road rules there wouldnt be a problem. No point supporting that.

There is a nasty video in the Chessecutter forum of a biker losing a leg at slow speed on a cheese cutter, sadly the message we need to take to the people is they are not safe at all! Have a look at www.cheesecutter.co.nz there is a picture of a big car that has gone under the wires and had the A pillar cut through!

[cowboyz]

exactly. which is why stunting and speeding is not a good idea on the cheesecutter rides. Again, it is the perception thing.

[ynot slow]

The biggest danger in the public seeing stunts on this ride is that it will re-afirm their belief that everyone on sports bikes goes like a bat out of hell and if they would just slow down then the cheesecutters wouldnt do so much damage. It is not surprising people get cut to bits when they are doing 200km/hr on one wheel and hit the barrier. If only they obeyed the road rules there wouldnt be a problem. No point supporting that.

Yep pretty much got it in one.Public will forget the good of having say 100 bikes at each venue supporting the local air ambulance(which all benefit),and barriers,raising maybe $2000 or so if you get just one hoon pulling a wheelie or other shit.The typical bike arsehole comments fall on very open ears then.Responsible riding by 99.99%of group is ignored ,they focus on the twat stunt riding.

Mind you with a briefing extolling the virtues of safe and sound riding,any shit will be dealt with harshly I presume.Often stated it aint a race nor on a race track,and with a TEC no worries about the stigma of being last,which means at least you've finished safely,better than rip shit and bust and ending up RIP.

[ynot slow]

Might be an idea not to head towards Wanganui,anyone noticed the wire type barriers between Turakina and Sanson?,on the left heading south to Palmerston,remember seeing them along the stretch of highway on this road,not quite true wire cheesecutter,but still on side of the road.

[chanceyy]

Mind you with a briefing extolling the virtues of safe and sound riding,any shit will be dealt with harshly I presume.Often stated it aint a race nor on a race track,and with a TEC no worries about the stigma of being last,which means at least you've finished safely,better than rip shit and bust and ending up RIP.

ohh dunna worry everyone will get the usual chanceyy speech at the start .. apparently I am really good at it :rofl:

[ynot slow]

ohh dunna worry everyone will get the usual chanceyy speech at the start .. apparently I am really good at it :rofl:

You go girl.:bash::angry2:Then a fun:scooter: will be completed,followed by copius quantities of:drinkup:to many:beer:will bring on much:sick:requiring more:zzzz:that is after most of us boys have enjoyed:buggerd:the wives and girlfriends,just don't call the:Police:

[ratusratus]

goes this thread:banana:

[Elysium]

I will try to be there and make a donation if possible but wont be riding as I don't have full gear (need proper pants and boots) and still a virgin to group riding.

[cowboyz]

I can lend you some gear if that is what is holding you up. pm me. riding in *this* group will be a great experience for you and you will certainly not regret doing it.

[chanceyy]

I will try to be there and make a donation if possible but wont be riding as I don't have full gear (need proper pants and boots) and still a virgin to group riding.

be good to meet you .. this will be a ride your own kinda ride .. its slow pace anyhow


I can lend you some gear if that is what is holding you up. pm me. riding in *this* group will be a great experience for you and you will certainly not regret doing it.

onya mate :D

[Elysium]

I can ride without pants (I'd just wear some thermals underneath the jeans) it's just I don't want to go riding in the rain if the weather is going to be shit.

If it looks to be a good day I'd definatly come out.

[Mom]

I can ride without pants (I'd just wear some thermals underneath the jeans) it's just I don't want to go riding in the rain if the weather is going to be shit.

If it looks to be a good day I'd definatly come out.

I just talked to our local DJ about the weather. He has Ken Ring of www.predictweather.co.nz on his show every Wednesday morning. He is going to do a prediction for us all for June 28th on the show on Wednesday. Seems though up here in the north we will have rain threatening, and that is likely to be the story all over the country on the day. Stay tuned will let you all know on Wednesday. Fingers crossed eh?

[slydesigns]

If know one else wants the job, I'll go Tail on the ride.

[chanceyy]

If know one else wants the job, I'll go Tail on the ride.

I am wanting a few TEC ... I am going to be one of them til the re-group on summerhill drive, keep an eye out for the meeting approx 14 june where finer details will be sorted with those keen to help me pull this together ..

on the 14th I will be riding the route again with Lance & having a meeting at the end .. lance is riding this route on the 7th with those keen to ride it & have a look at potential requirements

[HornetBoy]

Ill put me hand up for being one of the TEC as im usually at the back nowdays anyway. :calm:

[Maha]

Ill put me hand up for being one of the TEC as im usually at the back nowdays anyway. :calm:

Yeah me too (TEC in mean) but I will RIC on our ride, guess I cant be both on the same day?....:cool:

[oscarnz]

I am happy to be TEC as well, unless you have me down for another job honey. :rolleyes:

[cowboyz]

why dont we have a raffle for $10 a ticket and the winner can be TEC

[yod]

wouldnt it make sense for those who are sitting on corners to show the way to become TEC once the previous TEC comes through?

I assumed that's what I would be doing

either way mrs yod and I are happy to do either/both

[chanceyy]

Yeah me too (TEC in mean) but I will RIC on our ride, guess I cant be both on the same day?....:cool:

nah unless you have the ability to be in two places at once :lol:


I am happy to be TEC as well, unless you have me down for another job honey. :rolleyes:

:laugh: :scratch: I have you down for several jobs babe .. but not on the ride ..... yet :clap:


why dont we have a raffle for $10 a ticket and the winner can be TEC

hmmm dunna give me any more ideas lance :gob: :blip:


wouldnt it make sense for those who are sitting on corners to show the way to become TEC once the previous TEC comes through?

I assumed that's what I would be doing

either way mrs yod and I are happy to do either/both

cheers Jonno .. yeah had that thought as well and in two minds ..Lance & I had a chat about it several weeks ago & hopefully when we have the meeting we can delegate corners prior .. if we allow those ppl the chance to "catch" up to the leader will that make others in the pack try to keep up ?

and also thought if the experienced guys are at the back that will prob have a bit of pace on anyway as the way it spreads out ..

had thoughts about having the 250 riders in behind the leader where the pace will be slower than the rear ..

thoughts ppls ?????

[mowgli]

wouldnt it make sense for .....
Are you mad!! If the plan makes sense then it'll surely go wrong. Otherwise, I like your idea.

[yod]

Are you mad!! If the plan makes sense then it'll surely go wrong. Otherwise, I like your idea.

good point:doh:

[mowgli]

How many potentially confusing corners are we talking about? Why not start with a dozen or so marshalls in the lead bunch with the RIC. At each trouble point one marshall stops and marks the corner for those that follow. When the TEC arrives the marshall rejoins the ride.

[chanceyy]

How many potentially confusing corners are we talking about? Why not start with a dozen or so marshalls in the lead bunch with the RIC. At each trouble point one marshall stops and marks the corner for those that follow. When the TEC arrives the marshall rejoins the ride.

Not that I have ridden the course yet .. but roughly 18 marshalls are required at this stage .. depends on how much help we get from the police .. letter ready to be sent

& Rob that is the rough plan at this stage .. most of the rides I have organised in the past the experienced riders are free to ride as they please to make their way back to the front ..

as this ride will have riders whom we have no idea how they ride (& prob those young males with some thing to prove) I am not sure for this ride that will be a good idea

just seeing wot you guys think ..

[sinfull]

Not that I have ridden the course yet .. but roughly 18 marshalls are required at this stage .. depends on how much help we get from the police .. letter ready to be sent

& Rob that is the rough plan at this stage .. most of the rides I have organised in the past the experienced riders are free to ride as they please to make their way back to the front ..

as this ride will have riders whom we have no idea how they ride (& prob those young males with some thing to prove) I am not sure for this ride that will be a good idea

just seeing wot you guys think ..

What ya need is a lard arse waggling his behind all over the place only letting yellow vests through and the *young ones* would hesitate !
(can i play defence ?)

[chanceyy]

What ya need is a lard arse waggling his behind all over the place only letting yellow vests through and the *young ones* would hesitate !
(can i play defence ?)

nice try but :nono:

[mowgli]

That's cool. The feasibility of moving up from TEC to RIC will depend on how spread out the group is and what the average speed is. Our desire to not break the law and lead by example constrains us here.

Consider the following where the group average speed is 85kph and a marshall stops at the side of the road for 90 seconds. That's equivalent to the group being spread over about 2km. If the marshall then plays catch the leader it will take them nearly 13 minutes if they maintain their average speed +10 on the main group. Of course you could get there quicker but what message would that send? It could also be a lot of time spent in the opposite lane.

Fwiw I don't think playing catchup is viable. Shortcuts? Now that's a different story. Has anyone put the route into google maps/quikmaps/wises etc? I don't even know where it goes yet.

[cowboyz]

its a secret squirrel route. actually its not but I am not posting it up till it is confirmed. You could always come on the test run on the 7th if you want to know where it goes. (bearing in mind that it could be changed on the 14th when chanceyy rides it)

[sinfull]

nice try but :nono:

Haha yeah i know ! Would be concerned with marshalls doing a catchup cause ya know what will happen aye ?

Ya got the numbers so ya should be sweet with Marshalls starting at the front then dropping off to act as pointers, then joining TEC as the last goes by ! (what ya need is intercoms, then they could all play i spy)
Sh.t did i say that out loud ?

[mowgli]

its a secret squirrel route. actually its not but I am not posting it up till it is confirmed. You could always come on the test run on the 7th if you want to know where it goes. (bearing in mind that it could be changed on the 14th when chanceyy rides it)
Yeah, I wish I could. My weekends are all booked up for a while. I don't mind if the route remains a surprise.

[chanceyy]

That's cool. The feasibility of moving up from TEC to RIC will depend on how spread out the group is and what the average speed is. Our desire to not break the law and lead by example constrains us here.

Consider the following where the group average speed is 85kph and a marshall stops at the side of the road for 90 seconds. That's equivalent to the group being spread over about 2km. If the marshall then plays catch the leader it will take them nearly 13 minutes if they maintain their average speed +10 on the main group. Of course you could get there quicker but what message would that send? It could also be a lot of time spent in the opposite lane.

Fwiw I don't think playing catchup is viable. Shortcuts? Now that's a different story. Has anyone put the route into google maps/quikmaps/wises etc? I don't even know where it goes yet.

you have not seen this group ride :lol: but yeah its the effect on the rest of the group that has to be managed .. there will be two rolling re-groups on the ride as distance & terrain will allow this, but until I see the route on the 14th & get to discuss it with those who rode on the 7th & at the meeting on the 14th can really get to brass tacks .. obviously the marshals will have to be all on board with wots decided as well



Haha yeah i know ! Would be concerned with marshalls doing a catchup cause ya know what will happen aye ?

Ya got the numbers so ya should be sweet with Marshalls starting at the front then dropping off to act as pointers, then joining TEC as the last goes by ! (what ya need is intercoms, then they could all play i spy)
Sh.t did i say that out loud ?

yeah comms would be great but dunno if we can access that kinda communication .. however RIC will have to definately be restrained ..


will be the usual suspects I gather out the back & thats fine we all ride together regularly anyway so not worried about that .. some of those guys will need restraining as well

so wot about the thoughts of the 250's near the front ??

[sinfull]

so wot about the thoughts of the 250's near the front ??

Good idea to keep the speed down, as long as those behind them wont presure them or get frustrated !
Know Heidi has begun to enjoy front running/leading but some might spend too much time in their mirrors !
Might work if we create a block between the 250's and the rest with yellow vests ! (not to be taken as an aggressive *block*)

[chanceyy]

Good idea to keep the speed down, as long as those behind them wont presure them or get frustrated !
Know Heidi has begun to enjoy front running/leading but some might spend too much time in their mirrors !
Might work if we create a block between the 250's and the rest with yellow vests ! (not to be taken as an aggressive *block*)

nods with pace slow still need to ensure space around the individual thats up to everyone to monitor ..

only reason I am keen for this as experienced riders end up at the front bored with the pace & the newbies struggle with the faster pace at the rear

[sinfull]

nods with pace slow still need to ensure space around the individual thats up to everyone to monitor ..

only reason I am keen for this as experienced riders end up at the front bored with the pace & the newbies struggle with the faster pace at the rear

Have to say here Sandra, my wrists will cop a bashing that day either in front of, or behind the 2fitys ! You get someone impatient, who goes fuck this i'm gonna play! Where would you rather he play ? in amoungst the learners or with ppl who would sit upright, put their hands on hips and make him feel the idiot ?
Personal opinion i think they are safest at the rear ! (no pressure on them )! Packs regrouping along the way, so it dont matter if it splits, Which it wont if the leaders only doing 90 or less !

Will say that this is the perfect ride to coax any noob's that might like to, but are shy to ride with a group ! Low speeds, well spread out at the back, with experienced marshalls along the way to give plenty of warning of hassards etc ! Couldn't ask for a better day to try a group ride ! The odd stop so any questions about group riding can be asked (or for that matter good ideas, politely mentioned to noob's)

[chanceyy]

Have to say here Sandra, my wrists will cop a bashing that day either in front of, or behind the 2fitys ! You get someone impatient, who goes fuck this i'm gonna play! Where would you rather he play ? in amoungst the learners or with ppl who would sit upright, put their hands on hips and make him feel the idiot ?
Personal opinion i think they are safest at the rear ! (no pressure on them ! Packs regrouping along the way, so it dont matter if it splits, Which it wont if the leaders only doing 90 or less !)

I would rather they do not play at all .. however its something I guess I will have no control over .. mind you my chanceyy speechs are pretty clear cut & touch wood so far no one has misbehaved ..

the problem is after several min the group will be spread out over a distance & the rear riders generally being the newer ones & trying to stay out of the way are the ones who feel the pressure to try & ride faster even though there will be plenty of TEC

going by the road code they also state the new riders need to be behind the leader .. when I first read it though hell no .. but after seeing a few large group rides I am now inclined to agree .. also thought of having the 250 riders behind the marshals & with another marshal behind them so no one passes that marshal .. gives them a bit of a safety buffer ...

anyhow its all just a thought at the moment .. not sure about reality .. but will get a general consensus & go with that ..

[sinfull]

I would rather they do not play at all .. however its something I guess I will have no control over .. mind you my chanceyy speechs are pretty clear cut & touch wood so far no one has misbehaved ..

the problem is after several min the group will be spread out over a distance & the rear riders generally being the newer ones & trying to stay out of the way are the ones who feel the pressure to try & ride faster even though there will be plenty of TEC

going by the road code they also state the new riders need to be behind the leader .. when I first read it though hell no .. but after seeing a few large group rides I am now inclined to agree .. also thought of having the 250 riders behind the marshals & with another marshal behind them so no one passes that marshal .. gives them a bit of a safety buffer ...

anyhow its all just a thought at the moment .. not sure about reality .. but will get a general consensus & go with that ..

Do like the idea of the buffer behind the noob's !~
Remembering that 70 k is the speed some will be traveling at ? and if there will be police riding/driving with us the L plates will obey the limit !
though your idea of learners at the front 150 odd k's at 70 ks is hard for experienced guys, but most (MOST, screw the rest) don't mind having a smoke or a yak at stops along the way and Learners appreciate others waiting for them ! It does work, and a talk to the Learners to let them know that they also have leaders If the main pack rides away and there is no need to play catch up, might work !
("Throwing them at ya" only ideas !!)

[chanceyy]

Do like the idea of the buffer behind the noob's !~
Remembering that 70 k is the speed some will be traveling at ? and if there will be police riding/driving with us the L plates will obey the limit !


Hmm the police will not be with us for the whole ride & pretty hard to pull one rider out of the pack .. approx 90 ks at the front should not be a stretch for most newbie riders



though your idea of learners at the front 150 odd k's at 70 ks is hard for experienced guys, but most (MOST, screw the rest) don't mind having a smoke or a yak at stops along the way and Learners appreciate others waiting for them ! It does work, and a talk to the Learners to let them know that they also have leaders If the main pack rides away and there is no need to play catch up, might work !
("Throwing them at ya" only ideas !!)

yup like them idea :niceone: most experienced riders if they are at the back will not be doing 70 ks for sure .. also most of the time with our rides as you know there are plenty of smoke breaks but as we are on a time schedule this will not be the case on this ride .. 144 ks is not a huge distance but at a slow pace yes it could be .. hence we have the ability to change the distance at several points and make it a shorter ride but no actual stoppages as such til near the end

there will be two rolling re-groups on the ride to deal with the SH .. & a final re group that will be a full stop before close formation riding into the square

[ynot slow]

Similar to the toy run I went on last year,we rode around the mountain,leaving NP at 10.30,lunch in Hawera at 12.Normally it takes 50 mins NP-Hawera,they had a stop in Stratford to close the gaps,arrived in Hawera about 12.30ish.No way am I giving the learners rubbish,but a couple of times I went to take off to pass and had to back off,due to a learner not watching indicators on my bike(yep they were going at least 5 secs prior).

The route you guys take ,the yellow coats will be familiar with?So when they become TEC,could they be able to take a quick detour to meet up down the line,should they wish to rejoin and be able to point or direct further down the trip.

If the ride is say 140km,and if cruising at sedate speeds then realisticly it could take 2-21/2 hrs with stops depending on the road conditions,amount of riders etc.Is this(time) acceptable to you guys who will know the route,and probably ride it significantly quicker than others not familiar with it.

[mowgli]

Hey Sandra,
Has anyone considered first aid? It doesn't seem to get a mention in this thread so on the assumption it hasn't I'll go chat with our medics and get my first aider's qual refreshed. They may also help in stocking a triage bag. I expect the following would be useful.

Triangle bandages
Field dressings
Plastic bags
Sharp scissors
Tape
Bottled water
Blanket
Gloves
EAR masks
Pencil and paper

I should have a pack rack fitted by the end of the week so I don't mind carrying the ball. If there's someone coming along more qualified than me I'll gladly make number two.

[chanceyy]

If the ride is say 140km,and if cruising at sedate speeds then realisticly it could take 2-21/2 hrs with stops depending on the road conditions,amount of riders etc.Is this(time) acceptable to you guys who will know the route,and probably ride it significantly quicker than others not familiar with it.

time for the ride is 2.5 -3 hours with ability to shorten if required


Hey Sandra,
Has anyone considered first aid? It doesn't seem to get a mention in this thread so on the assumption it hasn't I'll go chat with our medics and get my first aider's qual refreshed. They may also help in stocking a triage bag. I expect the following would be useful.

Triangle bandages
Field dressings
Plastic bags
Sharp scissors
Tape
Bottled water
Blanket
Gloves
EAR masks
Pencil and paper

I should have a pack rack fitted by the end of the week so I don't mind carrying the ball. If there's someone coming along more qualified than me I'll gladly make number two.

yeah Rob I have a fairly comprehensive first aid kit that I carry on the bike & have most of the above (not all) however it will not hurt to have someone else well equiped as well .. thanks ..

[chanceyy]

Does anyone know of a mobile coffee shop in the palmy area that we might be able to organise at start & definately the square ?

[mowgli]

Does anyone know of a mobile coffee shop in the palmy area that we might be able to organise at start & definately the square ?

Can't believe I'm typing this but ... McCafe is only two doors down from Phil Turnbull's.

[mowgli]

yeah Rob I have a fairly comprehensive first aid kit that I carry on the bike & have most of the above (not all) however it will not hurt to have someone else well equiped as well .. thanks ..
Yeah, I have a St John's one that I used to carry but it's full of gimmicky things that probably aren't actually much use at the scene of a motor accident. A few of big field dressings, half a dozen triangular bandages and a bottle of water would be more useful IMO.

Needless to say, once I get my new rack and bag fitted the old first aid kit will be retired to the bathroom.

[Horse]

Does anyone know of a mobile coffee shop in the palmy area that we might be able to organise at start & definately the square ?

There's a coffee caravan in the square (opposite Highflyers, next to Pacha's kebab caravan.... Mmmm, kebabs) weekdays over lunchtimes. Don't know if she's there on weekends. And there's a new mobile coffee trailer on Rangitikei St next to the Westpac bank, not quite opposite McD's.

I know all this and I don't even drink coffee!

[chanceyy]

Can't believe I'm typing this but ... McCafe is only two doors down from Phil Turnbull's.

hmm good point .. sausage sizzle will be on site that the STRH are organising .. would prefer to keep everyone on site if we can


Yeah, I have a St John's one that I used to carry but it's full of gimmicky things that probably aren't actually much use at the scene of a motor accident. A few of big field dressings, half a dozen triangular bandages and a bottle of water would be more useful IMO.

Needless to say, once I get my new rack and bag fitted the old first aid kit will be retired to the bathroom.

Mine was upgraded after an off on a ride includes irrigators & stuff that is much more useful to motorcyclists ..


There's a coffee caravan in the square (opposite Highflyers, next to Pacha's kebab caravan.... Mmmm, kebabs) weekdays over lunchtimes. Don't know if she's there on weekends. And there's a new mobile coffee trailer on Rangitikei St next to the Westpac bank, not quite opposite McD's.

I know all this and I don't even drink coffee!

hmm so anyone in palmy free to go have a chat & let them know wot the plan is & gain a contact phone number for me, if they are interested in having a caravan on both sites .. just thinking a hot drink might be useful before & definately after the ride ..

[Ynot Fast]

hmm so anyone in palmy free to go have a chat & let them know wot the plan is & gain a contact phone number for me, if they are interested in having a caravan on both sites .. just thinking a hot drink might be useful before & definately after the ride ..


I can have a chat tomorrow if ya like?

[oscarnz]

Does anyone know of a mobile coffee shop in the palmy area that we might be able to organise at start & definately the square ?

Don't plan anything yet, from what I hear, PT's are looking at a gold coin donation and use their coffee machine and have someone making them. It is good coffee, and all proceeds to Helicopter

[chanceyy]

I can have a chat tomorrow if ya like?

esp at the end of the ride at the square til we find out below


Don't plan anything yet, from what I hear, PT's are looking at a gold coin donation and use their coffee machine and have someone making them. It is good coffee, and all proceeds to Helicopter

cheers Carmen I will find out more on thurs morn when I call in .. ohh yeah have letter to police to drop off ..

better start getting that list together .. :eek:

[mowgli]

Don't plan anything yet, from what I hear, PT's are looking at a gold coin donation and use their coffee machine and have someone making them. It is good coffee, and all proceeds to Helicopter

Good on ya PT. I just bought a rack for my VTR from them because of their involvement in this. Would have got it through ANZA otherwise.

[chanceyy]

Good on ya PT. I just bought a rack for my VTR from them because of their involvement in this. Would have got it through ANZA otherwise.

Onya Rob .. did you talk to paul then ?? let him know who you are next time :yes:

[mowgli]

Onya Rob .. did you talk to paul then ?? let him know who you are next time :yes:
Not sure who it was I spoke to in the shop. Bobby was very helpful on the phone.

[phantom]

If no one has any luck I will talk to Rua who has the coffee car outside Memorial Park at 8:00 a.m. when I come to work in the morning. I have perfected the art of riding my pushbike while carrying a long black without spilling it

[chanceyy]

Not sure who it was I spoke to in the shop. Bobby was very helpful on the phone.

well you can not miss pauly in the parts section .. he has a poster on his pc too
:yes:



If no one has any luck I will talk to Rua who has the coffee car outside Memorial Park at 8:00 a.m. when I come to work in the morning. I have perfected the art of riding my pushbike while carrying a long black without spilling it

cheers Peter & will we see you in Turangi in the weekend ???

[phantom]

cheers Peter & will we see you in Turangi in the weekend ???

Having a " special " weekend with my dearly beloved so may possibly think of you lot at Turangi but maybe not.:msn-wink: Have a good ride everyone

[Elysium]

So roughly how many riders are going to be riding? Sounds like a large convoy you guys are talking about here.

[chanceyy]

So roughly how many riders are going to be riding? Sounds like a large convoy you guys are talking about here.

there is no way of telling until the day .. however contingency is to cater for an extremely good turn out

[ratusratus]

the hot chick on the blue hornet
saw her in bp yesterday petrol and smokes :Offtopic:

[chanceyy]

the hot chick on the blue hornet
saw her in bp yesterday petrol and smokes :Offtopic:

well it aint me .. cause

a) I dunna ride a blue hornet

b) I dunna smoke

c) am currently in Turangi

:Pokey::devil2::bleh::rolleyes:

[mowgli]

It now looks as though I'll be heading across to Hawkes Bay after the ride. Anyone else heading back that way?

[cowboyz]

practice ride this weekend.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1631&day=2008-6-7&

[banditrider]

practice ride this weekend.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1631&day=2008-6-7&

Might be there - wanna see the red beast. Will see what happens...

[Meanie]

Might be there - wanna see the red beast. Will see what happens...

Oh you will have to come see the red beast.........seeing is believing :yes:
And well have to get some pics beside each other so i can do a before and after

[86GSXR]

practice ride this weekend.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1631&day=2008-6-7&

I'm up for this, it has an air of mystery about it that I quite like.

[chanceyy]

I'm up for this, it has an air of mystery about it that I quite like.

:lol: but roads you will be well used too :shutup:and plenty of smoke breaks while corners are discussed & checked :innocent: :laugh:


no trip to opunake this weekend ?

[86GSXR]

Sounds like my kind of ride :scooter: :laugh:

No Naki trip just yet, still waiting on a few bits for the blue one. Better be soon tho, I NEED those heated grips as it's hard to be a hardcore biker with cold hands lol. I got a ChillOut shirt tho :niceone:

[chanceyy]

I NEED those heated grips as it's hard to be a hardcore biker with cold hands lol. I got a ChillOut shirt tho :niceone:

hmm two words come to mind ..... s_ft c__k but then since i have heated grips & the chill out shirt guess i can not talk huh :laugh: :bleh:


also had a call from the police today .. they will not be able to help due to 3 balls being on that nite & they wanna do the big drink drive campaign but if they are in the neighbourhood will help with coming of Ballance.. however I have to find the time to talk to the roading manager from PNCC apparently they might be able to help .. also we can do the blocking of lights ourselves just need to manage any car drivers frustrations :whistle:

hmm carmen can you fit that in if i give you a name & details etc ??

[chanceyy]

could use a concours as a roadblock?

i guess we're not supposed to block BOTH lanes tho are we....

I already have a plan :whistle: but need to run it past a few of you .. & check it out next weekend when I get to ride the route

in the waikato for the next week .. should be online but next few days will be limited .. however looking forward to your guys ideas on hazards etc from sats ride

[chanceyy]

now now boyz we are not taking this :Offtopic: again are we :spanking:

[chanceyy]

they pickin on me!

hmm well you knew that would happen when you brought a 'onda (besides you can take it)

right back on topic now we have that sorted :D

[Mom]

hmm two words come to mind

oooooo scarey chick! You need to join my special club mate :yes:

Hey there...organiser extrodinaire.

I did not realise I was going to get all Sam Hunt on you actually, but check that out!

I have been talking to a couple of members tonight that want to get something happening in their local area. Can I refer them to you for some assistance?


they pickin on me!

Want I should come down there and give someone a bash for you sweetums?

[chanceyy]

oooooo scarey chick! You need to join my special club mate :yes:

Hey there...organiser extrodinaire.

I did not realise I was going to get all Sam Hunt on you actually, but check that out!

I have been talking to a couple of members tonight that want to get something happening in their local area. Can I refer them to you for some assistance?



Want I should come down there and give someone a bash for you sweetums?


thought I was part of your club there mom :lol:

sure thing you can :niceone:

and those boyz will like that so dunna encourage them :laugh:

[mowgli]

practice ride this weekend.
it now looks as though I will have to wait until the actual ride to meet you all. Despite best efforts to get it done today I am destined to be moving house tomorrow. Enjoy the ride out - I hope the weather holds.

[chanceyy]

it now looks as though I will have to wait until the actual ride to meet you all. Despite best efforts to get it done today I am destined to be moving house tomorrow. Enjoy the ride out - I hope the weather holds.

I will be riding it again next saturday since I am in the waikato for a week or so. So see how your week pans out .. :)

[mowgli]

I will be riding it again next saturday since I am in the waikato for a week or so. So see how your week pans out .. :)
Alas I will be in Hawkes Bay :(

[chanceyy]

Alas I will be in Hawkes Bay :(

:laugh: thats ok the route on the 28th will be a surprise then :sunny: :cool:

[yod]

weather tomorrow looking decidedly dodgy at this point