Cambridge To Hamilton Child Cancer Toy Run

**Waylander** · 17th March 2006, 21:03

Just for clarification because somewhere along the line I apparently starting thinking the ride was on saturday. Wich is it? Sat or sunday?

**Warr** · 17th March 2006, 21:09

Sunday it is.. Dont forget the fluffy toy either.

**Scorpygirl** · 17th March 2006, 21:16

Remember also that there are older cancer kids (12-16 year olds) think about them too. Also new toys are better unless the toys have been washed. Older toys may contain germs and these kids have no resistance cause of the radio or chemo treatment.

Just a couple of thoughts.

**Waylander** · 17th March 2006, 21:21

Bought a new toy on my way here today. A cool looking little dog so good for any age really. Hell might get one for myself lol.

And since it's sunday I guess that means I can sleep in tomorrow. Or update the bikes registration....

**strayjuliet** · 18th March 2006, 00:47

Ok can someone please tell me where it ends as my mother is minding the brats and is wanting to meet us at the end to give me back the kids as she would have spoilt them by time it finishes lol. Wolf and myself will be attending this year rather than me just meeting him at the end, ok we will be on seperate bikes, but hey at least its a bike ride and for a good cause.

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 18th March 2006, 06:20

Originally Posted by Scorpygirl

Remember also that there are older cancer kids (12-16 year olds) think about them too. Also new toys are better unless the toys have been washed. Older toys may contain germs and these kids have no resistance cause of the radio or chemo treatment.

Just a couple of thoughts.

They are really good points there Scorpygirl i have bought a kb teddy bear but that is not very big so me thinks i might go and get something for the older kids as well.The question would be what to get them as my grandkids are all young would know what to get them has any one got ideas of what to get older kids suggestions would be good thanks Wendy

**Blackbird** · 18th March 2006, 07:12

If you see this gorgeous pillion on the back of a candy blue Blackbird, it's me

. Sunglasses supplied courtesy of one of our kids who is blissfully unaware that I've lifted them. After all, you wouldn't want your pillion to get flies in his eyes, would you???

**Big Chim** · 18th March 2006, 08:10

Originally Posted by strayjuliet

Ok can someone please tell me where it ends as my mother is minding the brats and is wanting to meet us at the end to give me back the kids as she would have spoilt them by time it finishes lol. Wolf and myself will be attending this year rather than me just meeting him at the end, ok we will be on seperate bikes, but hey at least its a bike ride and for a good cause.

Hey Stray Juliet, I'm pretty sure its garden place but if some one else could confirm that it would be great.

Also can we have another check on what time we are leaving from the caltex cause from previous posts its sounds like the times could be running a bit late.

Cheers

**Slim** · 18th March 2006, 12:56

Took a bit of looking, but finally found this on "What's On Hamilton" website & confirms that it ends in Garden Place as it has for the last 2 years.

http://www.whatsonhamilton.co.nz/eve...th=2&Year=2006

Police direction & traffic stopping was fantastic last year, so you shouldn't find yourself sat on your bike while it overheats until you're actually on Victoria Street.

Any word on meeting/leaving Caltex earlier that previously mentioned? It sure is great to check out the bikes & catch up with bodies before the run & I'm staying just around the corner in Newstead on Saturday night.

TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR SATURDAY NIGHT!!!

**ZeroIndex** · 18th March 2006, 13:25

Originally Posted by Warr

Hey Rob, I've only been to 1 previous Toyrun. But there are 100's of bikes lining up on 3+streets in Cambridge. Nearer the front is in my opinion better. There are plenty of bikes to look at and people to catch-up with while you wait, I'd suggest getting to Cambridge at 9.30 not leaving Hamilton ... My 2 cents worth

OK, I will be at the Cobham Drive Caltex as close to 8:30am as I can (so i have time to drink some coffee)... and with Warr's advice, I think we'll go ahead with that idea, and try get to Cambridge by 9:30am.

Warr: does that mean we need to leave Caltex @ 9:10/9:15? Just came through Cambridge about an hour ago from Turangi (nice 525km extra on my bike

...scenic route aka I couldn't read the map properly) ...um, yeah, as i was saying, can't remember how long it takes to get to Cambridge from Hamilton, but I gather everyone knows how long it takes... I'm guessing 20 minutes max.

K, I'm just rambling now, so yeah, will be good to see everyone there just before 9:00am so we can leave at 9:10am.

Cya then

**kickingzebra** · 18th March 2006, 16:30

Woohoo, we gonna be bikers!!! black leather jackets, black sunnies, black cowboy boots, black bugs stuck in nostril hair... Whos bringing the american flag?

CU at 8:30ish then

**Waylander** · 18th March 2006, 16:36

Originally Posted by kickingzebra

Woohoo, we gonna be bikers!!! black leather jackets, black sunnies, black cowboy boots, black bugs stuck in nostril hair... Whos bringing the american flag?

CU at 8:30ish then

Got a Confederate flag I could bring. Stars and bars over stars and stripes anyday in my book lol.

**crashe** · 18th March 2006, 17:18

Turn your clocks back one hour tonight !

For all those heading down from Auckland or from where ever you are heading from to get to Cambridge, for this fundraiser in the morning.

Please take care out there on the roads.. and travel safely......

Look forward to all the pic's and reading the ride report...
Since I can't go this year.... BUGGAR.

I shall be there next year..

PS: Scorpygirl is gonna ride her bike down there... with Rhino as her Tail end Charlie... (Go on Scorpygirl.. you can do it....) so all keep an eye out for her... all encouragement is needed.