Ronnie Run 2004

[Two Smoker]

Being a petrolhead myself, the event clashed with a major at Pukekohe. Decisions decisions. Ronnie Run lost.

See here we need some scales..... Now i have been a car fanatic and a bike fanatic for years, i followed car racing and car performance tuning for a long time.....

And to date, going on a bike ride, far outweighs watching ford piss on holden hehehe *waits for abuse to be hurled*

And before you do hurl that abuse, you can't say i hate holdens, coz i like both fords and holdens, you have to appreciate what both makes have to offer, just like comparing sports bikes with cruisers/standard bikes, they both have good qualities that can be appreciated hehehe

[Yamahamaman]

See here we need some scales..... Now i have been a car fanatic and a bike fanatic for years, i followed car racing and car performance tuning for a long time.....

And to date, going on a bike ride, far outweighs watching ford piss on holden hehehe *waits for abuse to be hurled*

And before you do hurl that abuse, you can't say i hate holdens, coz i like both fords and holdens, you have to appreciate what both makes have to offer, just like comparing sports bikes with cruisers/standard bikes, they both have good qualities that can be appreciated hehehe

Could have been an explanation for the lower than expected turnout, but, that is just my most humble opinion.

[Two Smoker]

Could have been an explanation for the lower than expected turnout, but, that is just my most humble opinion.

Nah im just stirring, i think that Puke and the weather were definately a major set back for the Ronnie Run....

[FROSTY:Me]

Cheers to all the KB members who said to them selfs "It's only bloody water" and turned up for the run. I guess we separated the real bikers from the fair weather riders :P so we only got a third of the numbers that were there last year.

In the end we only got an occasional light drizzle. I didn't even bother with my wets and just went out with leather jacket and jeans.

Probably not bein fair on the other KB ers
I was bad timing--shite weather and the V8 racing being on at the same time.
probably next year the organisers need to check other events on that day.

[aff-man]

Yip it was great meeting some of you guys/gals out there.I also met a bunch of saffa riding guys called the african eagles or something which was cool. Cheers to all those who turned out. As for a ride well i am in christchurch next weekend but the weekend afetr is looking good

[aff-man]

Oh and the foot peg of the HD rider falling off as his pillion got off the bike made my day

[Coldkiwi]

Oh and the foot peg of the HD rider falling off as his pillion got off the bike made my day

like that fat man was quoted as saying on the HD thread 'i know they're crap, but they're american!!'

damn that was funny

my highlight was picking up an Elf tyre repair kit and polish in the prize draw! plenty of prizes going folks.. ya missed out if you didn't come!

[Grumpy]

Probably not bein fair on the other KB ers
I was bad timing--shite weather and the V8 racing being on at the same time.
probably next year the organisers need to check other events on that day.

The Ronnie Run has been run on that same weekend every year. It was unfortunate that this year we clashed with the V8's. The V8's had changed their dates to accomadate the round they were to run in China, ( which has sice been canceled). Most of the other charity rides are generally the same. They too keep their rides on the same weekend every year, as this makes the organising alot easier. There is alot of work to be done especially when you have to coordinate with the councils and police. My hat goes off to Stephanie.
I think that this year a couple of other clubs that usually support the run had organised their own rides which clashed which was a little disappointing.
Still, the amount that was raised at this years run was in fact a record. A little over $2000.
In saying that, thanks to all those that showed up. It is an excellent cause.
I'd just like to extend an invitation to everyone , we have our club nights the first Wednesday of every month at the Harlequine Bar and grill, behind Victoria Park market,starting at around 7.00pm. Good food and a nice atmosphere and if you are worried about bike security the owner kindly allows anyone showing up on a bike to park inside the bar. So if anyones keen we'll see you there this Wednesday night.

[FROSTY:Me]

club nite--wot club nite??

[KATWYN]

club nite--wot club nite??

Sounds like the Talamarkos club meet

[Grumpy]

Sounds like the Talamarkos club meet

Yeah, sorry guys. It's the Talamarkos Club night.
Everyone welcome.

[Stephanie Shand]

Yes, unfortunately timing was poor - you get that - I even work for Ford New Zealand and did not know the dates until it was well past too late - Thanks so much to those that did turn up and braved the elements. As it turned out there was nothing to be afraid of. The rain ? What are we ? a bunch of softies who cant stand a bit of rain ? is the Ronnie run not know as the "Rainey Run" Again thanks so much to those that attended and helped us raise the best ever donation for Ronald MCDonald House. See you all again next year Sunday May 1st - same weekend same spot (except if they move the V8s to the street race circuit !)