Square Trust Rescue Helicopter fundraising ride

**ynot slow** · 23rd May 2008, 07:43

Off the cuff here,a big thank you to Chanceyy,Sinful,Cowboyz and those putting this event together,have had a few guys down this way say yep will do it work permitting,weather etc.

As for a positive from the ride the best promotion for the cause will be after the event has been completed to be able to tell the media,no one recieved a ticket,no one was injured,all had fun.

And the awareness of barriers is alerted to those who don't realise there lethal properties at times.This will/could be undermined with any idiot who pops a wheelie and loses it,or gets pinged at 130km,and in the heat of moment with a crowd around there could be one who decides to show off.

It would take only one person to do that and the media will jump all over them/us as hoons,and if that is the way we all ride we deserve to be butchered by wire.

**Maha** · 23rd May 2008, 07:50

Originally Posted by ynot slow

As for a positive from the ride the best promotion for the cause will be after the event has been completed to be able to tell the media,no one recieved a ticket,no one was injured,all had fun.

And the awareness of barriers is alerted to those who don't realise there lethal properties at times.This will/could be undermined with any idiot who pops a wheelie and loses it,or gets pinged at 130km,and in the heat of moment with a crowd around there could be one who decides to show off.

It would take only one person to do that and the media will jump all over them/us as hoons,and if that is the way we all ride we deserve to be butchered by wire.

A very good point sir, there were a couple that did a bit of 'stunting' on the first protest ride in Auckland and things got out of hand (understandable) that is why its a good idea to have a Lead rider that noboby passes. I will be adopting that role on my ride.

**chanceyy** · 23rd May 2008, 11:15

Originally Posted by maha man

A very good point sir, there were a couple that did a bit of 'stunting' on the first protest ride in Auckland and things got out of hand (understandable) that is why its a good idea to have a Lead rider that noboby passes. I will adopting that role on my ride.

Which is why this will be a sedate ride ... with ride leader plenty of marshals and a tail end charlie .. also looking at bringing my truck up as a support vehicle and trailer (hint, hint) , since one of my work mates has offered her support

**Mom** · 23rd May 2008, 11:25

Originally Posted by chanceyy

Which is why this will be a sedate ride ... with ride leader plenty of marshals and a tail end charlie .. also looking at bringing my truck up as a support vehicle and trailer (hint, hint) , since one of my work mates has offered her support

I have done that first press release, I am about to post it up.

**chanceyy** · 23rd May 2008, 11:27

Originally Posted by Mom

I have done that first press release, I am about to post it up.

awesome mom ..can you email it to my work addy (email i sent this morn)

**Mom** · 23rd May 2008, 11:34

Originally Posted by chanceyy

awesome mom ..can you email it to my work addy (email i sent this morn)

I have not even cleared my mail today! Best I go and do that now!

**chanceyy** · 23rd May 2008, 11:35

Originally Posted by Mom

I have not even cleared my mail today! Best I go and do that now!

ohh yeah best you update your sign to your married name .. I used your previous in the email cause thats wot it showed .. sorry

**Mom** · 23rd May 2008, 12:43

Originally Posted by chanceyy

ohh yeah best you update your sign to your married name .. I used your previous in the email cause thats wot it showed .. sorry

Meh, I answer to anything really...LOL

**cowboyz** · 23rd May 2008, 17:10

Originally Posted by ynot slow

And the awareness of barriers is alerted to those who don't realise there lethal properties at times.This will/could be undermined with any idiot who pops a wheelie and loses it,or gets pinged at 130km,and in the heat of moment with a crowd around there could be one who decides to show off.

It would take only one person to do that and the media will jump all over them/us as hoons,and if that is the way we all ride we deserve to be butchered by wire.

The biggest danger in the public seeing stunts on this ride is that it will re-afirm their belief that everyone on sports bikes goes like a bat out of hell and if they would just slow down then the cheesecutters wouldnt do so much damage. It is not surprising people get cut to bits when they are doing 200km/hr on one wheel and hit the barrier. If only they obeyed the road rules there wouldnt be a problem. No point supporting that.

**Mom** · 23rd May 2008, 17:37

Originally Posted by cowboyz

The biggest danger in the public seeing stunts on this ride is that it will re-afirm their belief that everyone on sports bikes goes like a bat out of hell and if they would just slow down then the cheesecutters wouldnt do so much damage. It is not surprising people get cut to bits when they are doing 200km/hr on one wheel and hit the barrier. If only they obeyed the road rules there wouldnt be a problem. No point supporting that.

There is a nasty video in the Chessecutter forum of a biker losing a leg at slow speed on a cheese cutter, sadly the message we need to take to the people is they are not safe at all! Have a look at www.cheesecutter.co.nz there is a picture of a big car that has gone under the wires and had the A pillar cut through!

**cowboyz** · 23rd May 2008, 17:40

exactly. which is why stunting and speeding is not a good idea on the cheesecutter rides. Again, it is the perception thing.

**ynot slow** · 23rd May 2008, 18:36

Originally Posted by cowboyz

The biggest danger in the public seeing stunts on this ride is that it will re-afirm their belief that everyone on sports bikes goes like a bat out of hell and if they would just slow down then the cheesecutters wouldnt do so much damage. It is not surprising people get cut to bits when they are doing 200km/hr on one wheel and hit the barrier. If only they obeyed the road rules there wouldnt be a problem. No point supporting that.

Yep pretty much got it in one.Public will forget the good of having say 100 bikes at each venue supporting the local air ambulance(which all benefit),and barriers,raising maybe $2000 or so if you get just one hoon pulling a wheelie or other shit.The typical bike arsehole comments fall on very open ears then.Responsible riding by 99.99%of group is ignored ,they focus on the twat stunt riding.

Mind you with a briefing extolling the virtues of safe and sound riding,any shit will be dealt with harshly I presume.Often stated it aint a race nor on a race track,and with a TEC no worries about the stigma of being last,which means at least you've finished safely,better than rip shit and bust and ending up RIP.

**ynot slow** · 23rd May 2008, 18:41

Might be an idea not to head towards Wanganui,anyone noticed the wire type barriers between Turakina and Sanson?,on the left heading south to Palmerston,remember seeing them along the stretch of highway on this road,not quite true wire cheesecutter,but still on side of the road.

**chanceyy** · 23rd May 2008, 18:42

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Mind you with a briefing extolling the virtues of safe and sound riding,any shit will be dealt with harshly I presume.Often stated it aint a race nor on a race track,and with a TEC no worries about the stigma of being last,which means at least you've finished safely,better than rip shit and bust and ending up RIP.

ohh dunna worry everyone will get the usual chanceyy speech at the start .. apparently I am really good at it