Dunedin Cheesecutter Protest Ride - 28th June 08

**Mom** · 24th June 2008, 21:10

Originally Posted by Chri5tina

YOU GUYS ROCK!!

I just want to thank you and hayd3n 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

**Ruralman** · 25th June 2008, 14:54

Originally Posted by Mom

I am sure the ride is still on. hayd3n stepped up to the plate to do something after weeks of us attempting to get anything happening down there. He should be supported in his efforts to get something happening, this is his very first attempt at something like this. Perhaps you could PM him and offer some assistance?

Its a pity BRONZ Otago didn't get in behind this, or didn't get asked to support this, as if it had been in their monthly magazine then a lot of bikers would know about it - I think they have close to 300 members
Anyway I have stuck a post on the Big River Bikers thread and hopefully their organisers will be able to email their group.
The weather forecast isn't looking that great for Sat either which won't help. Plan B might be to do the rounds at the Pissed Penguin rally in September at Kaka Point and collect donations there.

**Mom** · 25th June 2008, 16:59

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Its a pity BRONZ Otago didn't get in behind this, or didn't get asked to support this, as if it had been in their monthly magazine then a lot of bikers would know about it - I think they have close to 300 members
Anyway I have stuck a post on the Big River Bikers thread and hopefully their organisers will be able to email their group.
The weather forecast isn't looking that great for Sat either which won't help. Plan B might be to do the rounds at the Pissed Penguin rally in September at Kaka Point and collect donations there.

I agree that is is sad that this was not picked up by anyone down there before this. Sadly we dont know of or have any contacts down there so did not know who to approach. We did post on your Dunedin ride thread, and also put a seperate thread up aimed at you guys, but no one saw it I guess. Too late now to say what should have been.

The weather looks appalling for Saturday, but the rides are going on regardless, all the publicity is out there, the press are geared for it, so it is happening. Of course it will be your call down there if it really turns to crap, no one wants or expects you to go out in dangerous situations.

Thank you for contacting Big River Bikers though. Perhaps when you have a moment you could PM me any contacts you have down there so that for future rides we know where to go.

I heard a forcast today that said the weather was looking like clearing on the weekend, lets hope so eh! Power to you guys down there for even considering coming out in the dead of winter...LOL Promise the next time we do this we will pick a time of year with more forendly biker weather!

**hayd3n** · 27th June 2008, 20:20

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Its a pity BRONZ Otago didn't get in behind this, or didn't get asked to support this, as if it had been in their monthly magazine then a lot of bikers would know about it - I think they have close to 300 members
Anyway I have stuck a post on the Big River Bikers thread and hopefully their organisers will be able to email their group.
The weather forecast isn't looking that great for Sat either which won't help. Plan B might be to do the rounds at the Pissed Penguin rally in September at Kaka Point and collect donations there.

hi
i emailed bronz 3 weeks ago and no reply
but its all go for tomorrow

we will be there from 10 am
coffee and milo will be avaliable inside

**hayd3n** · 27th June 2008, 20:22

and we can go see the otago helicopter and crew in mosgiel for a photo after we stop for a quick drink in waihola

**Maha** · 27th June 2008, 20:24

Have a cool day tomorrow people, be safe and most of all...have fun doing it.
This is something quite unique in its own way, and I thank you all for what you have done over the last few weeks or so, Ledgends the lot of ya!...

**Mom** · 27th June 2008, 21:33

In the very short time since you made the wonderful decision to respond to the call for help getting something happening down there I am totaly blowen away by what you have achieved! I am sure the publicity from your flyers and the publicity you have got in Scene (apologies to anyone I may offend by that appalling recall of what your local paper is called) will pay dividends.

A ride out from Motorcycle Replacements, leaving at 11:30 then stopping at the Mosgiel Aero Club to meet with your local rescue helicopter people, then back to MCR by 1:30 in this weather is nothing short of amazing!

Having a major computer meltdown in all of this must have been so frustrating! Thank you, and may the weather settle a little bit.

We currently have lightning and gale force winds, no rain at the moment. A slow steady pace tomorrow for us!

OK guys this ride is happening!

**chanceyy** · 27th June 2008, 22:01

Guys good luck with your ride tomorrow .. ride safe & have a great time .. look forward to hearing about it later on

as mom said awesome work pulling this together

**Mom** · 27th June 2008, 23:27

Safe ride tomorrow you lot! Dont forget your sunblock and caps, I reckon the UV index will be sitting about minus 2!

**Steam** · 28th June 2008, 09:08

Oh this is today. Yeah, I'll be there, as long as it's not raining too much. I'll drop in and donate anyway.

**hayd3n** · 28th June 2008, 17:09

hey ppl we raised $155 and got 32 signatures for the petition
thanks so much for the support i have put up pics in the dunedin rides page

**fatzx10r** · 28th June 2008, 17:44

good stuff mate. its a bit of pity about the weather, tho it wasnt to bad. thought a few more may have shown up to support it. well done to those who got wet for a good cause