Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraising ride

**dangerous** · 6th May 2008, 06:15

Originally Posted by bigfella

Just wondering but is this ride for everyone, cause if it is im definately in

Does ya bike have two wheels? oath its for everyone

Originally Posted by Spuds1234

Might even drag my brother along as he got a ride in the helicopter about this time last year.

yip, ya never know when the flight might be for you... and thank fuk they are there and on stand by... we used them once a while back.

**Suzi Q** · 6th May 2008, 18:58

I have had a suggestion put to me for a route etc for the ride. Meet at 10am at the Peg (Belfast pub) and ride to the Waiau Pub, have lunch there - 2 choices, pub or cafe - and then back to chch to the helipad at the airport to hand over the money we raise.
All welcome, the more the merrier and the more people who turn up the more money raised for the rescue helicopter.
The poster is being worked on and is looking fantastic so far. I will be contacting radio stations to get the word out, but will wait untill we get details finalised. I hope to finalise as much as possible over the next week so we then have plenty of time to get the word out.

**Maha** · 6th May 2008, 20:26

Originally Posted by Suzi Q

I have had a suggestion put to me for a route etc for the ride. Meet at 10am at the Peg (Belfast pub) and ride to the Waiau Pub, have lunch there - 2 choices, pub or cafe - and then back to chch to the helipad at the airport to hand over the money we raise.
All welcome, the more the merrier and the more people who turn up the more money raised for the rescue helicopter.
The poster is being worked on and is looking fantastic so far. I will be contacting radio stations to get the word out, but will wait untill we get details finalised. I hope to finalise as much as possible over the next week so we then have plenty of time to get the word out.

Man you guys are doing an awesome job, pm's are fantastic from both Canterbury and Manawatu. Top of the South should be into it soon as well, June 28th (yes Dangerous..June!

) is going to be a huge day for all involved, im very proud of what has been achieved so far....

**Oakie** · 12th May 2008, 15:58

Originally Posted by Suzi Q

ride to the Waiau Pub, have lunch there - 2 choices, pub or cafe

What are the roads like up there at that time of year? Any bits inclined to being a bit slippery? (I've only been thru there in summer).

**dangerous** · 13th May 2008, 06:45

Originally Posted by Oakie

What are the roads like up there at that time of year? Any bits inclined to being a bit slippery? (I've only been thru there in summer).

no different from any road this time of year, ride to suit the conditions, if ya dont do it how can ones riding improve?

A sugestion SuziQ, if weather is crapy then the ride could be shortened to the Scargill loop.

**Oakie** · 13th May 2008, 12:45

Originally Posted by dangerous

no different from any road this time of year, ride to suit the conditions,

Absolutely. Just be nice to know in advance what conditions to expect.

**dangerous** · 13th May 2008, 18:04

Originally Posted by Oakie

Absolutely. Just be nice to know in advance what conditions to expect.

Always expect the worse... a horse, sheep hedge hog, road hog, hog hog land slide, fallen tree, camper, copper, drunk, shingle, moto guzzi, wombat hell even a pub... well you get the idea

**timg** · 13th May 2008, 18:40

Originally Posted by dangerous

Always expect the worse... moto guzzi,

Yeah, tractors are a real problem

**Ghost_Bullet** · 13th May 2008, 19:15

Originally Posted by timg

Yeah, tractors are a real problem

HEY!!!!!!

Hang about!!!!... there will be at least another Guzz' on this run. Tractors?? Bleh!!!

Very verstile machines they are!!!!!

**Mr Triple** · 13th May 2008, 20:46

I'll be a long for this one, and drag some others as well if I can.

**Maha** · 14th May 2008, 13:12

Originally Posted by Bent51

I'll be a long for this one, and drag some others as well if I can.

Im sure it will be a great turn out in Canterbury. Cantabs are good at most things aren't they?....

**Mom** · 15th May 2008, 19:30

Originally Posted by Suzi Q

I drew the short straw and will be organising this event for CHCH riders. This is a NZ wide event to be held 28 June 2008. The goal of the ride is to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and also to protest Cheese Cutters. please follow this link and check out what it is all about. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=72686
The CHCH ride will not be as long and involved as the Auckland ride, I was thinking of a run to Kaikoura up the coast road then back through the Inland route - but I am open to suggestions.
So far I have had talks with Sportzone Suzuki who are happy to be involved.

Love the response you are getting down here mate! Well done to everyone that is supporting these great causes.

Here is the other half of the equation

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...95#post1564095

This has the potential to become a HUGE event, spread the word!

**Suzi Q** · 15th May 2008, 20:16

Right the route has been sorted. We will meet at the Peg - belfast pub - at 10am and leave at 10:30am. Then on to Greta Valley tavern for a wee break and then up to Waiau for a drink etc. Back to chch to the garden city helipad at around 3pm to hand over the moneys raised. I have checked and there will be a crew on duty there - this is the base for the Westpac rescue Helicopter. I have attached our poster that we will be posting in the bike shops - thanks heaps to Rashika.
If the weather is crap we will just do the Scargill Loop - meet at the same place, go to Greta Valley and then turn left to go through to waikari, back through the Weka Pass to Christchurch.