Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraising ride

[kram]

hi all. went on a ride over the shoter root today to see what like after the snow & ice it was not to bad a bit of grit & a 50km zone on the scargill to waikari rd. called into the greta to find thay new nothing of the ride thay do now. the waikari pub is now closed so went to the waipara & left some flyers there will pick up on the day. well hope the weather is the same in two weeks time.

[skidMark]

hi all. went on a ride over the shoter root today to see what like after the snow & ice it was not to bad a bit of grit & a 50km zone on the scargill to waikari rd. called into the greta to find thay new nothing of the ride thay do now. the waikari pub is now closed so went to the waipara & left some flyers there will pick up on the day. well hope the weather is the same in two weeks time.

We had let the tavern know, depends who ya spoke to i guess.

I will keep Jonesy (the pub owner) up to date with the goings on etc etc.

[kram]

no prob left a flyer there & some froms as well . have been asked the way ride will be going on day say read the flyer but think i read in past thread that will be shorter ride can any body comfrim plz

[_Shrek_]

Where from O

Hammauls hunting & fishing near sth ciy on Columbo st D

[Maha]

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.

Hey Suzi Q...Try and get a group pic with the Helicopter because I want to have a pic from all regions in the next issue of Motorcycle Trader.

[Mom]

The Marketing Manager for Westpac is offering a heap of helicopter money boxes to our rides, use them for decoration on your bikes, prizes or whatever. Her thinking is that it is a visual aid to the fundraising. We are saying yes to them. Do you guys want some too?

[dangerous]

hey check this out... freebees to give away on our ride, what we are looking at is a raffle ticket with every entrant, we will draw the winner at the helie pad, just a thought at the moment other wise spot type prizes.

NB: those chosing to do the chch ride, we are looking at shortening the ride due to the harshness of winter hitting, the ride will be to Greta valley then inland to Waikari via Scargill then to the airport.

[Spuds1234]

EDIT: Read the first post and it answered my question.

[Maha]

EDIT: Read the first post and it answered my question.

Man you were lucky....I was just about to copy and paste the 1st post for ya.....
Ah bugger it, here's part of the 1st post, I already had it in my mouse anyway....

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.

[dangerous]

Man you were lucky....I was just about to copy and paste the 1st post for ya.....
Ah bugger it, here's part of the 1st post, I already had it in my mouse anyway....

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.

Waiau is not happening now, to dangerous a road with the frosts not lifting etc... we dont get to ride all year round down here that easly.

[Subike]

I rode the leader road last sunday with Lemans
apart from the usual spots of grit, it was dry and very rideable, no perma frost patches....
The Scargill Valley road is dryer heading from Greta to Waikari, but comming the other way its not as good, tree shade making for some damp slippery spots where there is a bit of moss on a couple of corners.
I managed to get a new clutch basket for the XS, No vibration from 90 to 100k anymore, so will be able to join the ride from Greta and cruze at a slower pace ....looking forward to this....mmmm

[Suzi Q]

The Marketing Manager for Westpac is offering a heap of helicopter money boxes to our rides, use them for decoration on your bikes, prizes or whatever. Her thinking is that it is a visual aid to the fundraising. We are saying yes to them. Do you guys want some too?

Yes please

[Suzi Q]

As D has mentioned we will do the short route and will possibly get back to the helicopter base around 1:30pm. With the nasty weather coming we don't want to take any chances.

[Mom]

Yes please

Expect a phone call from Bec tomorrow...LOL Hope the crap weather improves for the weekend! All repeat after me...

A large high seems settled over the entire country, bringing cold overnight temps and frosts (sorry you guys) and a fine sunny day, Saturday.

[Mom]

YOU ROCK!!

I just want to thank you for everything you have done in organising this ride on Saturday, your support has been fantastic. I know the result will be a huge amount of money raised for your helicopter.
Lets hope this weather blows itself out before Saturday eh!

Thank you again.

Mom