Running a local event in Wellington

**scuzeme** · 9th September 2008, 18:27

Originally Posted by Pwalo

I think you might be out of luck with organising a proper road race any where in the greater Wellington region. The costs involved (traffic management, EIRs, etc) would be pretty high, and as has been stated H&S would be a major obstacle.

Perhaps you should have a word to the VMCC, or a similar instituion to find out what is invoved in organising a race meeting. I pretty sure it's a bit more than getting the council to agree to close off a few streets.

Like i said im in the business of doing this stuff everyday so i have the resources and knowledge to push this along.
Im not proposing that we can bring back the Wellington Street race on two wheels or the good old days of Gracefield mate.

What this post is about is: finding out if there are some people out there that would be willing to form a group to organise something in the future.

We would: get together, discuss possibilities, look at what was required, draft a proposal, delegate and begin to work through the issues to a final outcome being an event in the Wellington area that would lift the profile of what we all love doing - riding our bikes.

There is more than enough talent, knowledge, networks and skills within the KB forum to put something together.

Plenty of people reading this thread would say "it cant be done" or "its too hard" well thats there perogative and there welcome to it, others will say "thats a great idea" or "good on ya" and thats also appreciated, others will be negative or positive based on their own agendas, finally there will be the few that think its possible by looking past the problems and get involved if thats you....then let me know.

Ta for your time and comments

**Her_C4** · 9th September 2008, 18:34

Originally Posted by Jase W

.... unfortunately I probably can't help in the planning department!

Hmmm - I can

Originally Posted by scuzeme

...... finally there will be the few that think its possible by looking past the problems and get involved if thats you....then let me know.

Yep dat be me!! Count me in

**all4A50s** · 9th September 2008, 19:29

An Idea I had was to have a small bike swap meet/bucket races. There is a carpark behind Newtown (athletic) Park that isn't used much, which I thought could make a good bucket track, it may need a bit of maintenance though. And I can get the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for free (I'm the caretaker) for a night or two, where we could have a swap meet and a piss up with a band (or something similar) as it has a 140 seater theatre.

With the day planned so; morning swap meet, afternoon races and evening piss up with entertainment.

If people as serious about this send me a message. I can book the community centre for a meeting (or we could have it at the Office in Newtown).

**scuzeme** · 9th September 2008, 20:13

Originally Posted by all4A50s

An Idea I had was to have a small bike swap meet/bucket races. There is a carpark behind Newtown (athletic) Park that isn't used much, which I thought could make a good bucket track, it may need a bit of maintenance though. And I can get the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for free (I'm the caretaker) for a night or two, where we could have a swap meet and a piss up with a band (or something similar) as it has a 140 seater theatre.

With the day planned so; morning swap meet, afternoon races and evening piss up with entertainment.

If people as serious about this send me a message. I can book the community centre for a meeting (or we could have it at the Office in Newtown).

Thanks for PM ing me there is definitley some people that are willing to help and have some good ideas by the e mails i have received it looks like there is a nice group coming together.

**scuzeme** · 15th September 2008, 09:40

Thanks again for your input lads and ladies.
For those of you that are interested in getting on board an organizing team please PM me once again and i will get back to you about a meeting time and venue.

Hopefully we can get together in the next couple of weeks all going well.

**scuzeme** · 17th September 2008, 12:16

Hi Guys i have 8 interested people so i will be private messaging all those that have put their hand up.
I have already had a preliminary discussion with the Wellington City Council events branch about doing something along the lines of the Targa Rally on a smaller scale along the lines of a sprint.

If you dont get an email in the next day or so please send one to me we will hopefully be meeting soonish.

Ta

**Clivoris** · 20th September 2008, 15:02

Nice moves scuze. It would be great to have something like a local time trial event. I'd like to be able to offer practical support like contributing time to assist organising but am maxed out with commitments at the moment. So, this post is all about encouragement.

**scuzeme** · 2nd October 2008, 07:21

Hi everyone

For those of you anticipating getting together to discuss putting an event on in Wellington i propose we meet on the 15th of October venue to be advised.
Does this work for everyone get back to me.
Soz about the delay with round 5 and Phillip Island this weekend i havent had anytime of late.

**Her_C4** · 2nd October 2008, 07:25

Originally Posted by scuzeme

with round 5 and Phillip Island this weekend i havent had anytime of late.

Skite

**koba** · 2nd October 2008, 09:39

Originally Posted by scuzeme

Hi everyone

For those of you anticipating getting together to discuss putting an event on in Wellington i propose we meet on the 15th of October venue to be advised.
Does this work for everyone get back to me.
Soz about the delay with round 5 and Phillip Island this weekend i havent had anytime of late.

Sounds good to me.

**all4A50s** · 8th October 2008, 18:26

I have organised as requested for the use the Seminar Room at the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for 7 pm on the 15th October. The Community Centre is located on the corner of Columbo & Rintoul Streets in Newtown. so who bringing the bickies?

**koba** · 9th October 2008, 21:10

Originally Posted by all4A50s

I have organised as requested for the use the Seminar Room at the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre for 7 pm on the 15th October. The Community Centre is located on the corner of Columbo & Rintoul Streets in Newtown. so who bringing the bickies?

Will a VT250 do?
They have the same value....

See youse there.

**Slingshot** · 10th October 2008, 21:23

Originally Posted by scuzeme

Hi everyone

For those of you anticipating getting together to discuss putting an event on in Wellington i propose we meet on the 15th of October venue to be advised.
Does this work for everyone get back to me.
Soz about the delay with round 5 and Phillip Island this weekend i havent had anytime of late.

Bugger, just saw this thread and I'm pretty sure I can't do Wednesday night.

I'll check with the better half tomorrow to confirm.