Come on riders - Support cancer fundraiser

[Zukin]

Hello fellow Riders and ridesses

Please support our Motorcycle ride around New Zealand raising money for those New Zealanders living with Cancer, as well as research into how to prevent this disease.
As well as taking part our goal is to raise at least $10,000.
We are making a huge financial and physical commitment to this event - and challenge you to match our commitment and other businesses commitment by sponsoring us or making a donation.
We would be grateful to receive any donation, whether its $50 or $5000, it’s the people of New Zealand that will benefit from your generosity.
If you or your business makes a donation over $500 we will include you on our sponsor’s page on the website.

There are 4 ways you can support us as motorcyclists, we would love to see as many of you on the ride with as possible (please do it now, dont delay)

Tag along ride
Join us for the entire trip or select a day or two that suits you, you make a donation to the Charity to ride with us.
As from the 3rd of February we may not have access to the web much, so I may not be able to reply to your emails in a timely manner
We would prefer that your pre register your intention to ride with us prior to that, (visit www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/booking for information) however if the weather is great and you want to join in when we are in your area, I will ensure that someone posts all details in regards to starting times and meeting places exclusively onto KB only. The donation will be $25 per bike for a day trip, cash only please.
So visit here frequently to get the most up to date information.

Make a Donation using a Credit Card
Visit www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/rfl to make a donation using your credit card

Make a deposit via internet banking or into any BNZ Bank
Account 02 0766 0123100 50

Send a cheque
Make all cheques out to “Ride for Life” and either deposit it into our bank account above or PM me for a Postal address

All donations over $5 are tax deductible

Regards Scott & Carissa
scott@rideforlife.co.nz
www.rideforlife.co.nz

[Zukin]

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[Crisis management]

This is well worth supporting guys, come on and get into it!!!

[Zukin]

For those that have sent me PM's I have decided to answer in mass
Here is the trip itinerary for those that want to tag along on a day ride.

For those people that cant tag along, or dont have a bike, YES you are welcome to still make a donation. See the posts above and follow the directions.
Please support this ride by giving generously

Regards Scott & Carissa

DAY 1 Saturday 3rd February
Napier to Hicks Bay
Distance = 450km
Road Conditions – Mostly Tarseal – There is a gravel road to the East Cape Lighthouse, this is an option for those that wish to ride to the lighthouse.
We depart Napier and head up the rugged East Cape through Wairoa and Gisborne, we continue north before arriving in Te Araroa where we detour into an unsealed, no-exit road to the most Easterly point on mainland New Zealand. We make a visit to the historic East Cape lighthouse, which stands 154 metres above sea level and is accessed by a walking track of some 700 steps - worth it for the views at the top. The road to the lighthouse clings to the coastline - there are numerous sandy beaches just metres away. Then we head back to Te Araroa where we hope time will allow us to visit Te Waha-o-Rerekohu - New Zealand's most ancient pohutukawa tree. We then leave this magical area and continue to our final destination on the first day of the Adventure – Hicks Bay

DAY 2 Sunday 4th February
Hicks Bay to Coromandel
Distance = 440km
Road Conditions – Mostly Tarseal, with options for Gravel riding in Coromandel.
We start the day travelling down the magnificent East Coast, through towns such as Waihau Bay and Te Kaha before reaching the Bay of Plenty.
We will pass through Opotiki and Whakatane, and stop to take on fuel and refreshments if we need to before continuing on to the Kiwifruit capital of the World and Mt Maunganui / Tauranga
Then it’s back onto the bikes and then continue the trek north to the Coromandel.
The Coromandel's landscapes are hugely varied - from the dead flat Hauraki Plains to the rugged peaks of the ranges; from the crashing surf of the east coast to the tranquil bays on the Firth of Thames.
Just before we reach Whitianga, those on the more adventurous bikes can follow us through the 309 road, which is a nice gravel road that crosses the ranges before dropping into Coromandel for a well deserved rest.

DAY 3 Monday 5th February
Coromandel to Russell
Distance = 440km
Road Conditions – Tarseal all the way today
We start the day with a short ride south, following the Coastline along the Firth of Thames before making our way along the Western side of the Firth of Thames through Orere and Clevedon before we hit the thriving metropolis of Auckland. No stopover here unless it is for refreshments and fuel.
Then it’s up to Northland, via the Auckland Harbour Bridge and through Warkworth and Wellsford. Then it’s through Whangarei before reaching our stopover in Russell which was New Zealand’s first capital and a well deserved day off tomorrow.

DAY 4 Tuesday 6th February
REST DAY
Distance = 0km
Special Events – TBA

DAY 5 Wednesday 7th February
Russell to Kaitaia
Distance = 300km
Road Conditions – For adventure/off-road bikes only
Today is 60% gravel and beach riding
We start the day with a Harbour crossing on the car ferry from Russell over to Opua and continue to Waitangi, we follow the scenic beauty of the Bay of Island up to Cape Reinga, the most Northern point on our adventure. We then head back along 90 Mile beach (tide and weather dependent) before stopping In Kaitaia.

DAY 6 Thursday 8th February
Kaitaia to Auckland
Distance = 400km
Road Conditions – Back to the mostly Tarseal riding today with the first of many days riding along the rugged West Coast.
We follow the Coast down through settlements such as Opononi and Waipoua Forest before reaching Dargaville. Then it’s along SH12 through Ruawai and Maungaturoto and onto Wellsford.
We then follow SH16 along the Kaipara Harbour through Helensville and Kumeu before reaching Auckland.

DAY 7 Friday 9th February
REST DAY
Distance =0km
Special Events – Sponsors Day – Motomail and Mus Design

DAY 8 Saturday 10th February
Auckland to New Plymouth
Distance = 420km
Road Conditions – Mostly seal however sections of gravel are expected on the Coast Road to Awakino from Waitomo Caves, an alternative route is available.
We start the day on the Motorway, and throughout the day we travel through areas there is a possibility of no other traffic on the road.
Once we go over the Bombay hills we head out towards the West Coast through Pukekohe and Tuakau and follow SH22 all the way to Raglan. Then it’s a quick trip inland down to Otorohanga before again heading towards the Coast, past Waitomo Caves and out to Piripiri and along the rugged Coast again.
We join up to the Main State Highway at Awakino, before the final run into New Plymouth

DAY 9 Sunday 11th February
New Plymouth & Wellington
Distance = 420km
Road Conditions – All tar seal today
We ride around the Coast under the Shadows of Mount Taranaki arriving in Hawera. We continue along the State Highway until we reach Wanganui and the possibility of a quick stopover at Suzuki NZ before continuing down to Sanson and into Manawatu
Then it’s on to SH1 and travelling along the coast into Wellington, the last leg of the North Island leg!

SOUTH ISLAND

DAY 10 Monday 12th February
REST DAY – Cross Cook Strait (On the 2.00pm sailing)
Distance = 0km
Special Events – TBA

DAY 11 Tuesday 13th February
Picton to Westport
Distance = 320km
Road Conditions – All tar seal today
From Picton, we follow the Queen Charlotte Road through the Marlborough Sounds to Nelson.
We then head inland towards Murchison, before heading through the Magical Buller Gorge and onto Westport. .

DAY 12 Wednesday 14th February
Westport to Franz Josef
Distance = 300km
Road Conditions – All Tarseal today.
From Westport we follow the rugged but beautiful West Coast South to Franz Josef Glacier.
The rugged West Coast is magical on a good day, as it twists and turns along the South Island.
We will probably have stopovers at Punakaiki, as well as most of the towns along the coast such as Greymouth and Hokitika.
Then it’s a stopover at Franz Josef where we will be under the shadow of Mt Cook.

DAY 13 Thursday 15th February
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Distance = 460km
Road Conditions – All Tarseal today
If weather and time permits we will continue through Haast along the coast to Jackson’s Bay.
Then it’s onto the only time we cross the Main Divide, and then follow the shores of Lake Wanaka, then through the Cardrona Valley, making a small detour up to the Possum Bourne Memorial, before the adventurers make then way to the adventure capital of the world, and a well deserved day off doing whatever they want.

DAY 14 Friday 16th February
REST DAY
Distance = 0km
Special Events –

DAY 15 Saturday 17th February
Queenstown to Invercargill
Distance = 250km
Road Conditions – All Tarseal today
An easy days riding to today with a direct route taken from Queenstown to Invercargill.
We want to fossick around in Invercargill looking for places of interest of Burt Munro.

DAY 16 Sunday 18th February
Invercargill to Dunedin
Distance = 250km
Road Conditions – All seal today,
Another easy days riding today, but the trend of the Coast continues.
However from today we change direction for the first time in 10 days! We head north
We follow the road through the Catlin’s which I understand is beautiful before we link back to the Main highway at Balclutha and onto Dunedin

DAY 17 Monday 19th February
Dunedin to Christchurch
Distance = 490km
Road Conditions – Approx 150km of gravel on todays ride (alternate route available)
Today we actually head inland after we pass through Oamaru.
We head over the Hakataramea and the McKenzies Pass’s, before the ride along the Canterbury Plains through Ashburton and arriving in Christchurch probably dusty and dirty and looking for a good shower.

DAY 18 Tuesday 20th February
REST DAY
Distance = 0km
Special Events –

DAY 19 Wednesday 21st February
Christchurch to Blenheim
Distance = 410km
Road Conditions – Approx 200km of gravel roads from Hanmer Springs to Blenheim
We leave Christchurch and the last of the South Island Cities, and then it’s onto Hanmer Springs.
Although the distance isn’t great the road we take is!! Molesworth Station, no petrol, no assistance and nothing until we almost reach the top of the South Island Blenheim, a quick trip to Picton and the end of the South Island leg.

THE FINAL LEG

DAY 20 Thursday 22nd February
Picton to Masterton (On the 5.45am Sailing)
Distance = 280km
Road Conditions – Another easy day with the Interisland crossing, then its over the Rimutakas, before hitting the Wairarapa, we head south once we reach Featherston, along Lake Wairarapa and across to the North Islands most Southern point at Ngawi. We then head back through Martinborough and Greytown before finishing in Masterton for a well deserved rest day before the final days ride

DAY 21 Friday 23rd February
REST DAY - MASTERTON
Distance = 0km
Special Events – There is a possibility of a ride to Castlepoint beach.
It is a beautiful place, for those that have never visited there before.

DAY 22 Saturday 24th February
THE FINAL DAY – Masterton to Napier
Distance = 350km
Road Conditions –All seal to finish off the adventure,
We expect there being at least 100 riders to follow us into Hawkes Bay, and by doing so will generously donate to the Relay for Life Event.

[ynot slow]

dig deep people,1 in 3 will get this shit according to statistics,mind you the government can organise statistics,i was given genetic testing after my cancer as at 41 i was to old and/or young to get it,my 2 daughters had blood tests to see if they carry gene,1 does 1 doesn;t,can not skip a generation so 1 girl is ok for life her kids will never get this type of cancer,1 with gene has 50/50 chance of passing it on,she needs regular screenings for life annually,so for my greedy perspective i support this and all cancer events monetary wise,as the great lance armstrong said i beat the bastard,we all look forward to being clear(2yrs for me),but will we ever be,please support these guys,looking forward to the event.

[Zukin]

dig deep people,1 in 3 will get this shit according to statistics,mind you the government can organise statistics,i was given genetic testing after my cancer as at 41 i was to old and/or young to get it,my 2 daughters had blood tests to see if they carry gene,1 does 1 doesn;t,can not skip a generation so 1 girl is ok for life her kids will never get this type of cancer,1 with gene has 50/50 chance of passing it on,she needs regular screenings for life annually,so for my greedy perspective i support this and all cancer events monetary wise,as the great lance armstrong said i beat the bastard,we all look forward to being clear(2yrs for me),but will we ever be,please support these guys,looking forward to the event.

Thanks for that
What really hit me the hardest was this message, which applies to us all!!
"You haven’t been diagnosed yet"!!

Scary thought really!

[merv]

Zukin we could probably catch up with you as you ride into Wellington on the 11th. How would we go about making sure we rendezvous would you text a message as you progress down from New Plymouth or have you planned out stopping points already like cafes, gas stations or whatever?

We met Nasty and Grub at the Wgtn BBQ and they tell me you are going to stay overnight with them and there might be a get together that night.

[Zukin]

Hi Merv and others

The information for the days meeting places will be posted on KB.
So keep an eye out for the info on here

We have given approx times, but of course this never goes to plan so we will have a cell phone number that you can txt to find out where we are, it will be in the support van, so they will reply back as soon as they can.

Just 5 more sleeps, so come on please make a donation

Cheers Scott & Carissa

[Zukin]

Hi there

Come on, please make your donation to the cause now! We are almost there

Also we have a raffle for a brand new FFM Tour Pro full face helmet and Neo Waterproof gloves, tickets are $2, PM me if you would like to purchase some, I will send you an account to deposit the money into.

Prizes were kindly donated by Scooters Plus in Levin

Cheers Scott