Zukin Memorial Ride (27 June 2009)

[my-bonaventure]

Thinking of you on this ride ...............Enjoy the day ............. be good or be good at it

[GurlRacer]

Thanks for your support everyone The family and I are off to the Coromandel in the next 10 minutes...!

Don't forget, if you want to support the ride, but can't make it on the day, you can donate to the cause doing the following...
Deposit money into account 02-0688-0089460-083, and put a reference in as Zukin. Then send me a PM or email stating you deoposited money with your postal address. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew will then send you a letter thanking you for your contribution.

[MSTRS:Me]

Hope it all goes well, Lani. This household is planning on going to Kairakau for a time of reflection.

[tri boy]

Yesterday was quite a moving day for me, and obviously for Scott's family also.
The ride from Hamilton to Paeroa was blanketed in Hauraki plains fog, and only lifted between there and Thames.
From Thames nth, up the Pohutokawa lined firth road, sea mist covered the area, and gentlely enveloped the road and hills right through to Te Kouma, and cleared at Coro town.
The ride through to the Colville store is one of the nth islands iconic back country trips, and at the store I caught up with NannaMac and family members.
Small groups made the short drive over the hill to the bridge that tragically claimed Scott.
The farmer, (John) who was first on the scene popped down to reflect on that morning with us, and helped by just being there. Nice to know Scotty had such a grounded bloke with him.
The ride home was a mixture of emotions and moments of Scott memories.
Darkness fell as I left Paeroa again, and heavy fog right back to my home gate kept me on my toes. (I think Scott would have have wry smile on his dial, as it those kind of rides that do harden you up.
Rest easy buddy, knowing you are still riding with many of us.

[tri boy]

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[Bass]

Nicky and I are pleased that we went. I hadn't realised just how much of himself that Scott gave to his community.
On the way home down the western side of the peninsula, we crested the hill just where it reaches the coast again to see the whole Firth of Thames laid out below us and blanketed with fog, as far as we could see, both to the north and south. Looked like a cotton wool blanket with the Hunuas forming the opposite side. It was quite spectacular and put the finishing touch on a very worthwhile day.
Well done Lani!

[GurlRacer]

Thanks to those that came along And thanks to all those who have donated

I forgot to get pictures, as I ended up on the back of a bike (Woohoo!) but different family members got pictures, so I'll be sure to post them up when I get hold of them

[nana_mac]

Our family traveled to Scotty's accident site on Saturday. It was a moving experince for my family as they hadn't been before. I would like to take this oppertunity to thank all of you who attended, it was great to meet you all. Thank you triboy for your comments. If you are ever down in the Wairarapa do take time to call.

[ynot slow]

Our family traveled to Scotty's accident site on Saturday. It was a moving experince for my family as they hadn't been before. I would like to take this oppertunity to thank all of you who attended, it was great to meet you all. Thank you triboy for your comments. If you are ever down in the Wairarapa do take time to call.

Was thinking of the ride over weekend,rest assured will call in next time down your way.

You have every reason to be proud of a certain young girl and her mum that's for sure.

[nana_mac]

Hi all, here are some pictures of Zukins memorial taken by the family.

[tri boy]

Second Anniversary.
This weekend is the second anniversary of Scotty's tragic accident on "that bridge", just north of Colville store.
I'm planning on pootling up there to help keep this crazy ol biking life we live in perspective. This isn't a holla out for a group ride, just my way of keeping his memory alive.
Next time you hit the starter to go for a ride, say hi to scotty as you pass your front gate. He will watch out for you, I'm certain of that.
Peace.