MTA Ride to Work Day - Friday 27th March

**cheshirecat** · 10th March 2009, 16:20

This came to my inbox and isn't an official announce on the forum but:

http://www.mta.org.nz/ridetowork

see yah there.

**Ms Piggy** · 10th March 2009, 17:33

Awesome idea! I've just registered, although I'm not sure if I'll be able to go to the events.

**sinned** · 10th March 2009, 20:51

Registered

**Nasty** · 10th March 2009, 20:58

I am registered .. mainly cos WCC is supporting and they are the ones who pay me .. .but it will be fun!!!!! and my bosses will ride too .. which is great!

**Eric** · 11th March 2009, 07:32

Great idea.

Will be there rain or shine

**Drogen Omen** · 13th March 2009, 15:06

http://www.mta.org.nz/ridetowork

Motorcycle Ride to Work Day

Motorcycles are only growing in popularity, so everyone needs to be aware of our presence on the road. Our aim, as well as to provide a great ride on the day, is to inform riders and those who are considering becoming riders about ways to keep yourself, your vehicle and other road users safe.

Why get involved with a motorcycle ride to work day?

Many countries have celebrated riding to work with an event over the years, and now it’s New Zealand’s, specifically Wellington & Gisborne's turn.

Join with like-minded motorcycle riders* and help demonstrate to all motorists and decision making agencies that we are on the road too and that riding a motorcycle:

• Leaves a small carbon footprint
• Causes less traffic congestion
• Can be quicker
• Is cheap to run
• Is easier to park
• Is heaps of fun

*if you own a Scooter, a Harley or anything in between, you are welcome!

Get Involved!

Keep this date free in your diary and tell your friends, colleagues, clubs and neighbours who are motorcycle riders.

Please Pre-Register to help us plan the day.

WELLINGTON

Date: Friday 27 March
This event goes ahead rain or shine.
Time: 7:00am – Snacks will be available from 7:00-8:30 and the event will have concluded by 9:00am
Venue: Taranaki Wharf, End of Taranaki Street, Wellington. Enter via Cable st/Taranaki st intersection. (courtesy of Wellington City Council, FREE parking will be available at the site - No security provided)

Register Here for the Wellington event
http://www.mta.org.nz/ridetoworkregisterwelly

**Drogen Omen** · 13th March 2009, 15:08

I've registered... mainly cause there wont be much traffic that early in the morning.... hahahah

Any of you going?

**davebullet** · 13th March 2009, 15:34

Yeah - thought I'd turn up. I think there is another post somewhere about this in the KB landfill

**Ms Piggy** · 14th March 2009, 07:14

Yep - I saw the other post and registered. Great idea aye!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=mta+ride+work

**Hawkeye** · 14th March 2009, 07:44

I ride to work every day so may leave the bike at home that day just for a change! Nah! that would mean using the public cattle trucks or crawling with the cages. Registered!!!!!!!

**cheshirecat** · 17th March 2009, 18:35

Are there thoughts on taking a 'commuter' as pillion for the experience.

I mean I could borrow an old 1970's 2 stroke Jap bike (kwaka H1) sans baffles and too much oil in the petrol mix, soften the suspension even more than it came with new and rear tyre presure and give them an old badly fitting smelly mildew'd pudding bowl helmet, carefully forgetting the goggles - then lane split the shit out of everything giving their kneecaps a grazing on every GO the bus lump possible.

**cheshirecat** · 24th March 2009, 16:56

any vfr's coming on this?

**Gareth51** · 24th March 2009, 20:58

As I work in Kapiti it could be worth the little detour(any excuse for a ride)

**KiwiKat** · 24th March 2009, 21:02

This is a great idea. It's a pity it's only promoted in two cities. It would be good to see it go national.

**RocKai** · 24th March 2009, 23:27

Registered. Apparently it's gonna be shit weather on Friday... bloody Wellington. And by the sea too, it's gonna be a blast!!! Literaturelly, Literally, Literaturally (YES!)