Square Trust Rescue Helicopter fundraising ride

[mowgli]

Internet got connected in our new place last night

Just heard from my bro that everyone got round in one piece today. Sorry to be the one to let the team down last Sunday. In short: fibula broke, tibia spiral fracture. Now have an internal (don't ask how it got in there ) rod and screws to keep the tibia aligned. Surgeon was ace Did a great job so now looking at 5-6wks no weight on it. In a boot - no cast - so can still bend my knee. Crutches for 10-12wks. Fully healed a few weeks after that. In all the leg's pretty well sorted. Cracked ribs ... eeeooowww!!!!

Bike's with the loss adjuster - no news yet.

Thanks to all for your support before, during and after. I'm still coming to terms with what happened. I'll discuss what I think went wrong (privately for now) but I can tell you the mistake happened well before that corner - about lunch time I reckon and nothing to do with what I ate.

Keen to help out on the 28th provided I'm comfortable on my feet/crutches. Also keen to host anyone that care's to make it out this way. Next few weekends are a bit busy but perhaps after that.

Take care all. Ride your own ride.
Rob

[cowboyz]

good to hear you are on recovery. Dont worry about letting the team down. From where I sit you only let one person down and you have to live with him. At least you can avoid the same situation without spending heaps of money. Yes we did make it round the route toady but I have been in a bad mood all day and not the best mood for riding. Managed to have the rear try to overtake the front on a corner which gave me a attitude readjustment without the pain.

[Monie]

[QUOTE=cowboyz;1607067 but I have been in a bad mood all day and not the best mood for riding. Managed to have the rear try to overtake the front on a corner which gave me a attitude readjustment without the pain.[/QUOTE]

OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH you poor baby.:.. thats because we were not there :

[cowboyz]

OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH you poor baby.:.. thats because we were not there :

thats right. I can hardly be expected to be in a good mood without you there making me look good.

[sinfull]

Internet got connected in our new place last night

Just heard from my bro that everyone got round in one piece today. Sorry to be the one to let the team down last Sunday. In short: fibula broke, tibia spiral fracture. Now have an internal (don't ask how it got in there ) rod and screws to keep the tibia aligned. Surgeon was ace Did a great job so now looking at 5-6wks no weight on it. In a boot - no cast - so can still bend my knee. Crutches for 10-12wks. Fully healed a few weeks after that. In all the leg's pretty well sorted. Cracked ribs ... eeeooowww!!!!

Bike's with the loss adjuster - no news yet.

Thanks to all for your support before, during and after. I'm still coming to terms with what happened. I'll discuss what I think went wrong (privately for now) but I can tell you the mistake happened well before that corner - about lunch time I reckon and nothing to do with what I ate.

Keen to help out on the 28th provided I'm comfortable on my feet/crutches. Also keen to host anyone that care's to make it out this way. Next few weekends are a bit busy but perhaps after that.

Take care all. Ride your own ride.
Rob

Take it easy mate, keep that leg up and rested ! Bummer you weren't out there today and that ya gonna miss a few months of riding, but your still talking so that works for the rest of us !!

[Meanie]

Internet got connected in our new place last night

Just heard from my bro that everyone got round in one piece today. Sorry to be the one to let the team down last Sunday. In short: fibula broke, tibia spiral fracture. Now have an internal (don't ask how it got in there ) rod and screws to keep the tibia aligned. Surgeon was ace Did a great job so now looking at 5-6wks no weight on it. In a boot - no cast - so can still bend my knee. Crutches for 10-12wks. Fully healed a few weeks after that. In all the leg's pretty well sorted. Cracked ribs ... eeeooowww!!!!

Bike's with the loss adjuster - no news yet.

Thanks to all for your support before, during and after. I'm still coming to terms with what happened. I'll discuss what I think went wrong (privately for now) but I can tell you the mistake happened well before that corner - about lunch time I reckon and nothing to do with what I ate.

Keen to help out on the 28th provided I'm comfortable on my feet/crutches. Also keen to host anyone that care's to make it out this way. Next few weekends are a bit busy but perhaps after that.

Take care all. Ride your own ride.
Rob

You didnt let anyone down mate, just pleased you didnt do yourself a more serious injury
Have a speedy recovery

Yes we did make it round the route toady but I have been in a bad mood all day and not the best mood for riding. Managed to have the rear try to overtake the front on a corner which gave me a attitude readjustment without the pain.

Sorry to hear that Lance at least you kept is shiny side up
Sounds like the day I had earlier this week, it sucked

[86GSXR]

Good to hear you're mending well and all will be fixed soon Mowgli. See you out there as soon as you're able eh

[GSVR]

After the last ride I had some idea of the route the ride was going to take but today my whole world has been turned on end. Stop the roundabout I wanna get off.

Looking forward to the actual event after I get my project finished for Chanceyy and figure out where in the wilderness I'll be waiting on the day.

Good to see Dave, Michelle and Carmen doing the 250 brigade proud.

Heated handgrips are they a health hazard? Do they cause mood swings?

Tired of stressful rides? Why not take a Manawatu Weekend Ride tomorrow and meander through rolling countryside at a leisurely relaxed pace.

[sinfull]

After the last ride I had some idea of the route the ride was going to take but today my whole world has been turned on end. Stop the roundabout I wanna get off.

Looking forward to the actual event after I get my project finished for Chanceyy and figure out where in the wilderness I'll be waiting on the day.

Good to see Dave, Michelle and Carmen doing the 250 brigade proud.

Heated handgrips are they a health hazard? Do they cause mood swings?

Tired of stressful rides? Why not take a Manawatu Weekend Ride tomorrow and meander through rolling countryside at a leisurely relaxed pace.

So long as ya tell the 250 brigade to slow up !! We had to go like cut cats to catch them is all !
Thinking i need to either raise my bars or do some core strengthening excersizes, copping it in the elbow and shoulder at anything under 130 ! But then there is the hard braking 2 up, with a pillion without a grab bar to consider ! H got off the bike complaining of cramps gallore and i'm sure it's cause she's trying to hold herself from crushin my nuts ! Need to find a clever engeneer to make me a grab bar !
Like the idea you had about the 150's though Gary, now that could be a fun ride !

[chanceyy]

Internet got connected in our new place last night

Just heard from my bro that everyone got round in one piece today. Sorry to be the one to let the team down last Sunday. In short: fibula broke, tibia spiral fracture. Now have an internal (don't ask how it got in there ) rod and screws to keep the tibia aligned. Surgeon was ace Did a great job so now looking at 5-6wks no weight on it. In a boot - no cast - so can still bend my knee. Crutches for 10-12wks. Fully healed a few weeks after that. In all the leg's pretty well sorted. Cracked ribs ... eeeooowww!!!!

Bike's with the loss adjuster - no news yet.

Thanks to all for your support before, during and after. I'm still coming to terms with what happened. I'll discuss what I think went wrong (privately for now) but I can tell you the mistake happened well before that corner - about lunch time I reckon and nothing to do with what I ate.

Keen to help out on the 28th provided I'm comfortable on my feet/crutches. Also keen to host anyone that care's to make it out this way. Next few weekends are a bit busy but perhaps after that.

Take care all. Ride your own ride.
Rob

just really really glad your here to tell us about it Rob .. we will catch up soon

and definately if your up to it on the day I have a few jobs that could be done sitting down

Looking forward to the actual event after I get my project finished for Chanceyy and figure out where in the wilderness I'll be waiting on the day.

Good to see Dave, Michelle and Carmen doing the 250 brigade proud.

Heated handgrips are they a health hazard? Do they cause mood swings?

Tired of stressful rides? Why not take a Manawatu Weekend Ride tomorrow and meander through rolling countryside at a leisurely relaxed pace.

yup the 250's did good today & dunna worry Garry I will make sure you know your post .. LOL if you email me your address I can do a bigger map for you

So long as ya tell the 250 brigade to slow up !! We had to go like cut cats to catch them is all !
Thinking i need to either raise my bars or do some core strengthening excersizes, copping it in the elbow and shoulder at anything under 130 ! But then there is the hard braking 2 up, with a pillion without a grab bar to consider ! H got off the bike complaining of cramps gallore and i'm sure it's cause she's trying to hold herself from crushin my nuts ! Need to find a clever engeneer to make me a grab bar !
Like the idea you had about the 150's though Gary, now that could be a fun ride !

ride a bandit .. no issues there 1 up or 2 up

[sinfull]

ride a bandit .. no issues there 1 up or 2 up

lol i bet Al got the fright of his life when the peg started scraping at 10 degrees too lol
Nah once we find a suitable T bird for Heidi we'll have a cruiser to scrape the pegs at 10 degrees with 2 up !

[chanceyy]

hi guys will update the main thread but

we are now riding the route in REVERSE:

we are now going Pahiatua Track, Mangamarie, State Highway 2, Turning left at Hamua turn left Rongamai back to Pahiatua turn left back towards the track, right turn towards Ballance, Left turn into Gorge back along Napier road & main st PN with final destination to be confirmed.

The Marshals & Novice/Newbie riders will head out 20 mins prior to the main bunch leaving

2 lead riders for the novice riders are Bonez & TBC
Tail End Charlies for this group are BlackSheep & Paul (rgvrider)

The lead riders for the main Group are Cowboyz & 86GSXR
Tail End Charlies are Rottiguy & myself

Marshal points, please note we require some experienced riders for these jobs plz, If we have enough marshals we will have at least two on each post (can chat while waiting for riders to come through, also several turns may require 3 esp the right turns involving hazards (state highways or Aokautere with poor visability)


The Marshals & Novice/Newbie riders will head out 20 mins prior to the main bunch leaving

2 lead riders for the novice riders are Bonez & TBC
Tail End Charlies for this group are BlackSheep & Paul (rgvrider)

The lead riders for the main Group are Cowboyz & 86GSXR
Tail End Charlies are Rottiguy & myself

Marshal points, please note we require some experienced riders for these jobs plz, If we have enough marshals we will have at least two on each post (can chat while waiting for riders to come through, also several turns may require 3 esp the right turns involving hazards (state highways or Aokautere with poor visability)

point 1 right turn onto the Pahiatua Track (Meanie, Monie & .... )
point 2 right turn at Mangamarie (Yod & Mrs Yod)
point 3 right turn at State Highway 2 (Sinfull & Hedi)
Point 4 left turn at Hamua corner (1 )
Point 5 left turn at Rongamai (1 )
point 6 right turn at Pahiatua (by BP garage) (Sarge, Mrs Blacksheep Caroline & daughter )
Point 7 left turn at Pahiatua (Support Vehicle Jodi)
point 8 right turn over bridge cnr Mangahao & gorge rd (Horse)
Point 9 Right turn cnr Post Office Rd & Gorge Rd (GSVR)
Point 10 Left turn from Ballance to Gorge. (Support vehicle & several of the marshals)

regroup by Ballance Bridge for final ride to Palmerston North Via Gorge & Napier Rd to Main St, Right turn into Ruahine St to hospital & hangar base

we require volunteers Prior to the ride for:
registration/Donation (Monamie & Oscarnz)
Selling raffles
getting signatures for cheesecutter campaign (Rob if able & ... )

a couple of experienced guys to assist with parking bikes at Turnbulls (getting as many bikes on site as possible)

if you can assist with any of the above jobs please pm me so i can update this post ..

[Meanie]

Monie and I would be happy to do point 1, the turn off to the track
So what time did you get back to PN

[chanceyy]

Monie and I would be happy to do point 1, the turn off to the track
So what time did you get back to PN

just after 1pm ... & added to the list .. thanks guys

[sinfull]

point 1 right turn onto the Pahiatua Track (Meanie, Monie & .... )
point 2 right turn at Mangamarie (Yod & Mrs Yod)
point 3 right turn at State Highway 2 (Sinfull & Hedi)
Point 4 left turn at Hamua corner (1 )
Point 5 left turn at Rongamai (1 )
point 6 right turn at Pahiatua (by BP garage) (2 or 3 required)
Point 7 left turn at Pahiatua ( 1 )
point 8 right turn over bridge cnr Mangahao & Post Office Rd
Point 9 Right turn cnr Post Office Rd & Gorge Rd (GSVR)
Point 10 Left turn from Ballance to Gorge.

..

Just a thought here guys but how long would it take for the 1st group to get from SH2 at Hamua back round into pahiatua ? If required we could go straight from point 3 to point 6 then if the timing allows it again move on to point 10

Edit : no need to worry about 10 as there will be a regroup ! but have a think about us moving from 3 to 6 and if it might work !