Ride For The Hills (bushfire Victims Relief 20090

Ride for the Hills Victorian Motorcycle Community

About this book Within 24hrs of the fire devastation that took place on Black Saturday, a coalition of independent riders and associations was formed in response to calls from within the motorcycle community. This group began organizing a fundraising ride expected to rival the annual Toy Run which usually attracts up to 15,000 riders.

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The Concept These are the areas we go to ride, whether on road or off-road. Part of the enjoyment we get comes from their natural beauty, and from the people who live and work in those areas. The bushfires have seen those people and the bush they live in badly affected. Many of those are or have been motorcyclists. As motorcyclists, we extend our sympathies to everyone affected. We also owe a huge debt to Emergency Services workers- the Fire Fighters, the Police, the Ambulance Officers, SES volunteers, DSE workers and to local Councils. !All have given generously.

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Within 24hrs of the fire devastation that took place on Black Saturday, a!coalition of independent riders and associations was!formed in response to calls from within the motorcycle community.!This group!began organizing a fundraising! ride expected to rival the!annual Toy Run which usually attracts up to 15,000 riders. Date: Sunday 5th April Starts at St Kilda Pier, Pier Road St Kilda Departing at 11.00 am Destination – Whittlesea Riders are being encouraged to pre-register for the ride by paying $20 via the official web site for the event at www.rideforthehills.org.au

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The next step involved rallying support from riders. Since then, the response has been phenomenal with endorsement being received from the MRA, Australia's largest motorcycle organization the Ulysses Club, various industry groups, Netrider (Australia's largest motorcycle web site) and!Club Y, as well as !many other associations, clubs !and individuals who have volunteered their support. Many other groups have since followed offering their support.

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Motorcycle Riders love to rally for a cause. They do it best by joining together in a huge ride - this is how they do it. 11

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How can you make a contribution? Riders across Australia are encouraged to tell as many of their friends as the can about the Ride for the Hills. This is an event for the entire Australian Motorcycle Community to show what contribution it can make. Many riders will, because of sheer distance or otherwise, be unable to attend the Ride for the Hills. But, this should not stop them from registering their donation via the Registration form to be found at www.rideforthehills.org.au Every $20.00 donated equals one rider attending - Present or Not.

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Contacts Phil Cassap - Chair Person 0410 642 008 John Karmouche - Vice Chair Person 0419 359 628 Financial Management - Martin Holslag - 0414 418 585 Marketing & Merchandise - Sarah Holslag - 0420 988 933 Club Co-ordination - Cameron Frewer - 0434 145 426 Event Co-ordinator - Brendan Murphy - 0405 315 984 Web Site Coordinator - Jason Allen 0416 024 325 There are many others.......

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Ride for the Hills Victorian Motorcycle Community