Thursday, February 5, 2009

NSW - MMAA Bike Dislay 26 April 2009

Greetings All,

Through the week I had the pleasure of attending a meeting to sponsor a new member into Woronora Lodge.

Whilst there, I mentioned the MMAA, (as I tend to do at every available opportunity), and the DGIW of District 28 was interested in what we are and what we do.

He has invited us, as a club and masons, to put on a motorcycle display at their annual picnic. It is not on until the 26th April 09, and I understand that it is a long time off, but I thought I might gain some expressions of interest from among us and give him the positive response that I am sure he is looking forward to.

I see this as an opportunity to both raise our profile and perhaps gain some new members into the MMAA. I would appreciate a response within the next week to provide them with an indication of our interest.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Roger (Lizard) Coates
MMAA Inc
Sydney Chapter Road Captain
National Vice President

NSW - Charity Ride 15 - 22 Feb 2009

Here is your invitation to a great event.
You can ride with us for the whole 6 days, or just a few hours, as you wish.
More information on our website www.ma.org.au
member events Road Ride Rules
Sunday 15 - Friday 22 Feb 2009

6 Days On Road Ride


Zaidee’s Chasing a Rainbow Ride
Departing from Melbourne on Sunday 15 Feb, we'll be riding over some of Australia's best roads on our way to the Gold Coast Motorcycle Expo, which starts on Friday 22 Feb. approximate route map here

The ride is being led by Allan Turner of Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation , a not-for-profit group dedicated to improving the awareness of organ donation, named in memory of Kim and Allan's daughter, Zaidee Turner. Zaidee tragically and suddenly died in 2004 at the age of seven after suffering a burst blood vessel in her brain.

You can ride with us for the whole 6 days or for a few hours as we travel through Bairnsdale, Canberra, Sydney, Port Macquarie, Ballina and into the Gold Coast. We'll be stopping a communities along the way to help promote awareness of organ donation.

We'll be joined by one of the hits of the Sydney Motorcycle Show, Bundy the dog, who'll be riding with Tex, her co-pilot.

Zaidee’s Chasing a Rainbow Ride Day 1 (373 km)
Meet time: 10.30 am Sunday 15 February 2009

Departing from: City Triumph, 111 A'Beckett St, Melbourne

Route: Monash Fwy (M1) and Princes Highway (A1)

Finish: Orbost Vic

Zaidee’s Chasing a Rainbow Ride Day 2 (367 km)
Meet time: 9.00 am Monday 16 February 2009

Departing from: Corner Nicholson St and Ruskin St Orbost

Route: Princes Highway (A1) to Cann River, then Monaro Hwy (A23)
Finish: Veteran's Park, Canberra (Corner Northbourne Ave & Cooyong St) Zaidee’s

Chasing a Rainbow Ride Day 3 (295 km)
Meet time: 9.00 am Tuesday 17 February 2009
Departing from Outside Canberra Racecourse, Federal Hwy

Route: Federal Hwy (A23) Hume Hwy (A31) Narellan Rd, Northen Rd (A9) to Walacia, Then Mulgoa Rd to Richmond NSW
Finish: Richmond NSW

Zaidee’s Chasing a Rainbow Ride Day 4 (376 km)
Meet: 9.00 am Wednesday 18 February 2009
Depart: McQuade Park, Richmond NSW

Route: Richmond to Wisemans Ferry then to Bucketty, (St Albans Rd) Then Great Northern Rd to Cessnock and Maitland then New England Hwy (A15) to the Princes Hwy to Buckets Way to Gloucester to Taree NSW
Finish: Taree, NSW


Zaidee’s Chasing a Rainbow Ride Day 5 (436 km)
Meet: 10.00am Thursday 19 February 2009
Depart: Fotheringham Park River Street Taree
Route: Pacific Hwy (A1)
Finish: Captain Cook Park, Ballina NSW

Zaidee’s Chasing a Rainbow Ride Day 6 (112 km)
Meet: 9.00 am Depart 10.00 am Friday 20 February 2009
Depart: McDonalds Restaurant, River Street, Ballina NSW
Route: Pacific Hwy (A1) to Gold Coast Hwy (A2)
Finish: Approx 12.00 noon Gold Coast Convention and Expo Centre, Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD

Difficulty · Whole ride - Roads 2 Speed 2 Navigation 1 Experience 2 or 3

Days 1,2,4,5,6 Roads 2 Speed 2 Navigation 1 Experience 2

· Day 3- Roads 2 Speed 2 Navigation 2 Experience 3

Food: Riders to arrange own food (communal lunches and dinners each day)

Accommodation: Riders to arrange own acommodation

Memorabilia: Zaidee Pin & Patch & pair of Zaidee’s Rainbow Shoelaces incl. for one day or full 5 day riders
Limited numbers of Zaidee's Chasing a Rainbow Ride Tee-shirts will be available (Cost- $35ea)

Support: Support vehicle will follow riders each day

Cost: $20 for one day $50 for the full 5 day ride, or join us for part of any day for $5 (optionally).

Entry Forms Required for riders on whole days or the full 5 days only

Special Instructions: We also need 2 peaple to help by driving the support vehicle on the route. This would suit a non-riding spouse or two riders wanting to share a bike. If you are able to help out (in a non-riding capacity), please send me your name and daytime contact details ASAP.

Allan Turner
CEO
Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation
Phone 03 58 23 5321
Fax 03 58 32 5310
Mob 0412 985 211
email allan@zaidee.org
Web www.zaidee.org