Whangarei Whundraiser

[Big Dog]

Seems I am a bit of a noob and failed to notice calendar events do not have a thread attached to them so here it is:
Event location: Auckland - North Shore
We are all aware of recent trails and tribulations impacting Mack The Knife and his family.

For those that wish to participate there will be a rain or shine ride to Whangarei.

Where: BP Dairy Flat (Northern Motorway Autobahn), lots of parking and good coffee.
Day: Sunday 12/08/07
When : Muster 9am, 9:30 Riders Briefs, 10am departure.
Pace: Legal group ride - Team work the focus.
Why: Raise money for the family of Mack the Knifes brother.
How: By envelope.
Who: Everybody - 250cc in particular very welcome given Macks' long
standing generosity in giving his time freely to anyone willing to listen and learn.

Can someone from Wellsford and Whangarei recommend places to park a lot of bikes and or feed and water the riders / meet riders from your area.

Donations can either be by way of spot prizes (let us know what they are on here in advance) or by envelope.

To join the ride bring a sealed envelope with what you can spare in it, no one needs to know how much or how little it is, just what you can spare.
On the envelope write your cellphone number, this will be your ticket number at the drawing.

If you do not know who Mack the Knife is please take the time to read http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=55054 and see Just how much this man has given to the motorcycle community.
Many times we do not get to thank these selfless types while they are still alive.


Important notes:
If you want to be involved but have no bike we could use a sweep vehicle.

Positions that need volunteers or nominations.
Lead Bike :
Tail End Charlie :
Depending on numbers: Escorts that know the way should the group be seperated.

Please be on time we want to leave at 10 on the button. This means you are there fueled up and ready to leave at 10.


Link to sign up: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...&day=2007-8-12

[Maha]

I take it this ride is on Sunday?

[RiderInBlack]

Good stops:

• Wellsford Caltex - Food and fuel.
• Waipu Pizza Barn - World Famous in Northland. Good food, beverages and plenty of parking. Fuel near-by.

Good Roads:

• Mangawhai Rd - Mangawhai Heads Rd to Waipu.
• Paparoa Oakleigh Rd.

Points ta watch out for:

• SH16 - Heavily policed now.
• SH1 Ruakaka/Waipu Straights - always cop heavy.

If ya planning ta go further North let me know. I probably will not be joining ya as I had planned to ride ta Paihia that day via Russell Rd and need ta be back in Whangarei by 4:30pm (see Northland - Whangarei Wednesday night ride Thread), but could have my arm twisted (would have to be a good twist as I had promised Bluebabe a trip ta Paihia Sunday) if ya don't have a rider familiar with Norf Roads with ya.

[Blondini]

I take it this ride is on Sunday?

Yes Will do my best to be there

[Big Dog]

I take it this ride is on Sunday?

This has now been corrected and highlighted.


Please note if people are unable to attend they can "buy a pillion seat" by giving their envelope to another rider.

PM me if you need yours picked up.

If you want to come but have no bike post here and we will see if someone wants to claim you as their pillion.

[Big Dog]

Please note at this time there is still only the one spot prize if anyone knows of a person or business willing to donate services or product.

[Big Dog]

Please sign up if your comming, few have.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...-12&e=1345&c=1

[Blondini]

Bump

[Big Dog]

Bump

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[Big Dog]

bump

Bump?

[tomtyer-drake]

Im in. yay, new chain and sprockets. mmmm

See yall in the morning, can someone post a cell number, incase i cant find the gassie

[LilSel]

Bump!! .........

I just got in on my bike, going to take lilsel up to whanga's (yes 4 wheels lol)...

See ya'll there

[Blondini]

Ride safe all

[Laava]

hope you guys had a good ride today. Would have loved to come down to awks and ride back up but the call of the old Russell Rd was strong! We had a whip 'round [And then we collected some money!] And will deposit $50 in the nominated acc [N Kelly?.........wait a minute!] on behalf of Rider in Black, Pocketcracker, T.I.E and myself. Cheers!

[carbacca]

great ride for the 6 bikes + 8 bikers who went on them

great work from pointman (big dog) and TEC for Tail End CAGE (lil sel) for a fun and safe ride. the weather had its moments (rain, wind, both at the same time, then sun, the repeat the whole thing all over again) but it turned pretty nice in the afternoon