Wellington Free Ambulance Charity Run (Wed 25 April)

[Little Miss Trouble]

Quick reminder:

Accident resulting in death or serious injury
Please show respect and consideration for the bikers, friends and family involved
Names and details are not to be discussed for 24 hours after the accident unless they are already public (in the media) or are posted by family, close friends or Moderators. When News sites publish details it is guaranteed that family and loved ones have been informed. It is the job of the Police to inform them, not this web site.

[GSW]

Was he a kiwibiker member?

I feel quite bad, when I posted that comment I did not know the rider had passed on.
I just thought it was unfortunate to have an accident on a ride to support the WFA.
My condolences go out to the family.

[samwp]

News article:

http://www.3news.co.nz/Motorcyclist-...1/Default.aspx

[KoroJ]

Many thanks to all who turned out for the ride (estimates are 220'ish departing from Maidstone Park) and our sincere condolences to the friends and family of the rider. (I don't believe he was a Ulysses member as stated in one of the reports)

The numbers would probably be a record turnout for this ride and a cheque for $1400 was passed to the WFA, so the generosity of those who attended is much appreciated.

We only had about half as many badges as required so more will be ordered and sent out to those who ordered and paid for them.

A pair of gloves were found in Thorndon. If anyone hears of someone missing them, PM me with the brand and where your bike was parked and I'll arrange to get them back to you.

Thanks & Regards, JM

[Gone Burger]

I have just heard the tradgic news. I feel sick, knowing so many of my friends and fellow riders along there today.

Thoughts are with the family and friends of the fallen rider. RIP.

Holding my breath like mad... really tradgic news

[GingerMidget]

The ride out from town was good. The knowledge of the people behind me pushed me and the awesome chats from a couple of people once in upper hutt on how to cope with the wind really helped. Seeing the traffic suddenly back up was scary though. RIP Fallen rider.

Thanks to the people who took charge and got things working.

[blackdog]

I will pause for reflection. Let's see what comes out of it rather than just being royally pissed that it happened. Coz on a level I can't help being fucked off about it.

I didn't hear anything or see it we were about 15 bikes in front.

[GingerMidget]

All I'll say, is thank goodness for people being able to stop, and others being able to take charge in such a situation. Go the marshalls! What a ride for a group newbie!

[blackdog]

All I'll say, is thank goodness for people being able to stop, and others being able to take charge in such a situation. Go the marshalls! What a ride for a group newbie!

You were fine. I followed you out of the duckpond and you weren't making any mistakes. I actually brought a hi vis for you too, but your white jacket is fine.

[Hoarn]

My thoughts are with the family and friends of rider.

The ride outside of the above event though was a valuable learning experience for me, and I would like to say thanks to all those that took the time to organise and run it for such a good cause.

[GingerMidget]

Thanks anyway Blackdog

[GingerMidget]

My thoughts are with the family and friends of rider.

The ride outside of the above event though was a valuable learning experience for me, and I would like to say thanks to all those that took the time to organise and run it for such a good cause.

Where did you guys end up going? We got seperated so gave up and just found our way back in to town. Was Byron, Sarah and I in the end.

[riffer]

Youngest son (Nicky, 7) and I completed the ride but we didn't really feel like hanging around afterwards. We were up the front with Blackdog and co, about a dozen bikes ahead of the mayhem.

Gini and I will be keeping an eye on Nicky for the next few days - he was a bit freaked out this afternoon about the whole affair. Tough stuff on a little one especially as it was his very first group ride.

[6ft5]

I will pause for reflection. Let's see what comes out of it rather than just being royally pissed that it happened. Coz on a level I can't help being fucked off about it.

I didn't hear anything or see it we were about 15 bikes in front.

Same here, I was in the top group also and it was a freaky feeling to hear someone had crashed. Did bring back some very unpleasant memories. A few glasses of Shiraz has helped me settle down. I just hope the victims family is going to cope.

[rustyrobot]

Youngest son (Nicky, 7) and I completed the ride but we didn't really feel like hanging around afterwards. We were up the front with Blackdog and co, about a dozen bikes ahead of the mayhem.

Gini and I will be keeping an eye on Nicky for the next few days - he was a bit freaked out this afternoon about the whole affair. Tough stuff on a little one especially as it was his very first group ride.

Hey man, that's a hard one. I haven't told my boy what happened, although of course it was obvious to him that someone got hurt. Something inside of me suggests that it's wrong to hide it from him. Tough to know. Hope it goes okay with your lad.

As others have said, if I was to talk about the ride other than this tragic event (is that possible?) - I would say that it was a really great experience. Nice to meet some of the names from here, enjoy the gorgeous weather and drool over some tasty bikes. GM lead us from town to Avalon and luckily I managed to keep up with her furious pace. All in all it makes me all the more glad that there were so many of us there to support this good cause.

I have often thought about what it might take to organise a First Aid for Bikers course/seminar. I'm sure if a group of us chipped in we could cover cost of venue and tutor.