Ride around NZ - Charity event - Feb 07

**Moko Potaka** · 13th January 2007, 06:49

hi scott,hoping you have space for the first 2 days.will join you up to tauranga then ill head back home to whakatane.
ths is a awsum cause and i wish yous all the best.

**Zukin** · 13th January 2007, 07:09

Originally Posted by Moko Potaka

hi scott,hoping you have space for the first 2 days.will join you up to tauranga then ill head back home to whakatane.
ths is a awsum cause and i wish yous all the best.

Hi there Mok Potaka

Thanks for you kind words, an yes there is plenty of room for the first 2 days.
See you then

Regards Scott

**Moko Potaka** · 15th January 2007, 16:18

hi scott,
donation made an will definately see you on the 3rd,looking forward to it
cheers!

**Beemer** · 16th January 2007, 16:35

Originally Posted by Moko Potaka

hi scott,hoping you have space for the first 2 days.will join you up to tauranga then ill head back home to whakatane.
ths is a awsum cause and i wish yous all the best.

Now that's a nice picture! My old home town of Whakatane and the maiden on the rock. Beats Pania any day!

**Crisis management** · 16th January 2007, 19:05

Hi Scott,
Finally got everything signed up for the 7th & 8th!!!

Couple of queries:
5th: No problem meeting you somewhere on the Thames coast, I will make sure I am at Miranda by 9.00am and will wait for you. I'm always ready to sit around in the sun....

5th: Following the coast up to Auckland...no problems. I suggest we then do a bit of a suburban meander and end up following the city coastline (city beaches) into the central city, then on to the motorway and follow the northern motorway out of town - SH1.
This is probably 30 minutes longer than getting on the motorway at the first chance but it's a neat way to enter the city.
Let me know on the day if neccessary.
If you want to stop in the city let me know and we can adjust the route to suit.

90 mile beach...nearly sorted, just seeking some local advice.

8th & 9th: If anyone needs accomodation in Auckland we have tons of space available....15mins from centre.

Anything else, let me know.

Iain

**Moko Potaka** · 18th January 2007, 06:37

Originally Posted by Beemer

Now that's a nice picture! My old home town of Whakatane and the maiden on the rock. Beats Pania any day!

east coast rocks!!had a bit of a crush on pania many many years ago now wairaka(the name of the lady on the rock)got me hooked.love the place.

**Moko Potaka** · 18th January 2007, 06:52

just a query for anyone in the whakatane area who would like to support the cause but cant make the ride.i have approached management at Harvey Norman Whakatane who have agreed to supply a BBQ at their store on the
morning of the 4th of feb to help raise funds for the ride.they will supply the food at no cost and all proceeds will go towards this cause.it could also be a quik refreshment stop for riders heading north
the problem we have is we need a couple of volunteers to help setup and run the BBQ......can anyone out there help???

**ynot slow** · 19th January 2007, 21:25

absolutely brilliant,when around the coast in taranaki you have to stop off at the local beach home for cancer sufferers and families named after a courageuos fighter and the family who organised it's building of,called house for karen,it's on the coast by rahotu,a house for families to get away,and supported by local business people etc,only bad part was when thehouse was transported to the site and had no security system some f..ken lowlifes broke in and stole lcd tvs,stereos etc.also can we sign up for ride via internet deposit,very keen on the taranaki leg,would love to be at the end in napier to greet you,have done the survivors walk in palmy last year and believe me if there is a good side to having cancer,taking part in the survivors walk was emotionally brilliant,very hard not to shed a few tears of joy when people are applauding as you walk around the track with your wife/family and supporters,may the great weather shine on you and have a fun trip,cheers tony.

**Zukin** · 29th January 2007, 14:23

We are stuck on the number 5 today!

5 more sleeps and $5k to go, so please make a donation

www.rideforlife.co.nz

Cheers Scott & Carissa

**Zukin** · 1st February 2007, 23:42

Well its a little over 12 hours to go now until we are off!

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that has helped us get to where we are, and to the many Kbers that we will meet along the way

If you are riding, ride safe and remember
Life is an open road, it’s the first story never told
It’s the endless skies and the deepest sea
Life is an open road to me

Also information will be posted on KB, detailing where and when you can meet us when we are in or near your area, so if you dont want to ride, please simply stop over and say gidday

Keep an eye out for the posts in regard to the days ride, and keep an eye out for us
There will be 6 of us
Us two on the 2 x DRZ250
A couple on a Ural (sidechair)
A Suzuki DR650
A Suzuki Boulevard
and a KTM

Cheers Scott & Carissa

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 2nd February 2007, 05:13

Originally Posted by Zukin

Well its a little over 12 hours to go now until we are off!

Cheers Scott & Carissa

Hi Scott and Carissa,
Ummmm don't you leave on Saturday the 3rd? 24 hours away? Hope I have the right day.

Where do we meet and what time for the "ride out" to start the adventure?

Weather is looking great. Go the Hawkes Bay

Come on ppl pay your money and join this great ride.

**Zukin** · 2nd February 2007, 08:04

Hi there

Yes it is tomorrow... I still dont know why I wrote 12??

Leaving from Carters Arms Park in Taradale at 8.30am, meet from 8.00am
Carters Arms Park is at the end of Guppy Road, just before the river entrance.

See you all there

Scott

**yungatart** · 2nd February 2007, 10:32

Good luck guys! Happy trails and safe riding!

May the weather gods always be smiling on you two!

**fazer** · 2nd February 2007, 12:45

Good luck guys! Happy trails and safe riding! May the weather gods always be smiling on you two!
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so you want it to rain on the rest of us? best pack the oversuit then!

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 2nd February 2007, 19:18

Originally Posted by Zukin

Hi there

Yes it is tomorrow... I still dont know why I wrote 12??

Leaving from Carters Arms Park in Taradale at 8.30am, meet from 8.00am
Carters Arms Park is at the end of Guppy Road, just before the river entrance.

See you all there

Scott

Thanks. Had me worried this morning. One more sleep

CU tomorrow

Steve