Wotton Bassett 2011

[uksurfer]

I have recieved this by email, so thought i would give you all the heads up for next Mothering Sunday, it was a great turnout this year for a very worthy cause, and hope we can do similar next year.
Registration opening soon

Wotton Bassett - Mothers Day Ride (The ride of Respect) 2011
We have been inundated with emails and calls, asking when registration will open, hopefully this will clarify, albeit an exact date is still unknown. Here we go again its edging nearer to registration for the Mothers Day Ride, which will be re-branded the "Ride of Respect". Registration as we have said will open this month, probably towards the end, however we can now confirm that the donation price will be £10 per bike, to include where appropriate a pillion passenger. We know that the police will try and call registration, so keep an eye on our site from Monday 25th October onwards, let's make it as big as we possibly can.

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/homepage.asp

[LouSCannon]

I'll certainly be up for this again... will look to come down the day before...

[rollo22]

The hotel is open again if required Jim.

[chris yeatman]

could be up for this again, how about a big ukmoc meet up there?

[Stafford]

Bleeding silly name that's more appropriate for Harley riders or rappers, and the fee has doubled. Are we seen as a nice little earner as a fiver seemed about right to me?
Might not bother this time.

[exeterboy]

Hi, Went last year and it was good if a little chaotic.

I don,t mind paying £10 seems a small price to pay to show support to our troops, after all the Government does nothing for them.
Can,t really see why £10 bothers people.
I was in the Marines and went to the Falklands for the conflict down there. It would have been great if this sort of thing was around then.
Tell someone who,s lost a limb or a loved one that £10 is too much..

Not a rant!!

[Stafford]

Hi, Went last year and it was good if a little chaotic.

I don,t mind paying £10 seems a small price to pay to show support to our troops, after all the Government does nothing for them.
Can,t really see why £10 bothers people.
I was in the Marines and went to the Falklands for the conflict down there. It would have been great if this sort of thing was around then.
Tell someone who,s lost a limb or a loved one that £10 is too much..

Not a rant!!

Make that £20 due to increased costs and a lower number of attendees 2000 at the time of writing.

http://www.rideofrespect.co.uk/

[Rally]

The date is APRIL 3rd 2011

Please note that the site is now open for registrations for this event. It is limited to 9800 bikes at a cost of £10 per person. ie. £20 only if you are taking a pillion. You can register at
http://afghanheroes.org.uk/homepage.asp

I would suggest this is a fair contribution to our serving soilders in Afghanistan and it would be good to know who is going on it and at what time slot. I have started a list here for people who do/have already registered to put thier names on to it: -


9 - 10am slot
Rally

[LouSCannon]

9 - 10am slot
Rally
LouSCannon

[uksurfer]

9 - 10am slot
Rally
LouSCannon

10-11am slot
uksurfer (i'll never make it up there for 9.......)

[pooh]

Surfer I'm with you mate 10 -11 am slot.

Sure is a good cause no matter what Stanford thinks.

Ian

[Char]

9 - 10am slot (we're having a party first)
Rally
LouSCannon
Char

10-11am slot (we'll never make it up there for 9......)
uksurfer
Pooh

[Gutsy]

9 - 10am slot (we're having a party first)
Rally
LouSCannon
Char

10-11am slot (we'll never make it up there for 9......)
uksurfer
Pooh
Gutsy

[uksurfer]

Still spaces avaliable for anyone else who wants to join us.

http://shop.afghanheroes.org.uk/ror2011.asp

We will try to find a convenient meet point nearer the time to ride in together.


More information here, last years thread really says it all, and how emotional the day was for those who made it.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=36267

Ride Safe

9 - 10am slot (we're having a party first)
Rally
LouSCannon
Char

10-11am slot (we'll never make it up there for 9......)
uksurfer
Pooh
Gutsy
S4RS Mack

[Char]

9 - 10am slot (we're having a party first)
Rally
LouSCannon

10-11am slot (we'll never make it up there for 9......)
uksurfer
Pooh
Gutsy
S4RS Mack

Switched camps
Char

[Rally]

9 - 10am slot (we will wait for the others on the airfield)
Rally (Confirmed)
LouSCannon (Confirmed)
Gordon H (Confirmed)

10-11am slot (we'll never make it up there for 9......)
uksurfer (Confirmed)
Pooh
Gutsy
S4RS Mack

[walpole68]

I'm booked for the 10 slot but haven't got a bike to go on,better go shopping :-)

[Gordon H]

[QUOTE=Char;376598]9 - 10am slot (we will wait for the others on the airfield)
Rally
LouSCannon
Gordon H

10-11am slot (we'll never make it up there for 9......)
uksurfer
Pooh
Gutsy
S4RS Mack

As the 10 -11 is booked up I'll make the effort and get there for the early shout........ though with my sense of direction anything could happen.

[Rally]

Only 3 weeks to go now. Are there any others coming to join in the 'Ride of respect'?
So far we have confirmed;

9 - 10am slot (we will wait for the others on the airfield)
Rally + 1
LouSCannon
Gordon H

10-11am slot (we'll never make it up there for 9......)
uksurfer
Pooh
Gutsy
S4RS Mack

[uksurfer]

Afghan Heroes
Dear all, Just to let you know and keep everyone up to date: Wristbands and bike tags for the Ride of Respect are currently being dispatched. So please expect your delivery over the next few days. Many thanks for your patience


Hope to get them soon

[bubble head]

Just signed on for the 0900 start nothing any later (bugger)anyone else going up
from the Plymouth area.
agree with with exeterboy £10 isnt that much that wouldnt keep one of our boys in
sun cream for one tour.Also my son in law is out there.

[bubble head]

Were did the thumbs down come from???

[LouSCannon]

Got the wrist band in the post today

[Gordon H]

Got the wrist band in the post today

Yep - same here.......

[walpole68]

I shall make a brief appearance on a monster of a bike but not a monster,will save that for next year.

[Rally]

I've got my wristband this week as well plus the bike pass. :thumbsup:

Let's have a quick tot up of numbers, as I would be happy to do bacon rolls beforehand, (or afterwards) at my place if people are interested? Let me know numbers please..........

From what I can see, it is now;
9 - 10am slot (we will wait for the others on the airfield)
Rally
Jacq
LouSCannon
Bubble head
Gordon H (Now going on the alternative ride)

10-11am slot
uksurfer
Pooh
Gutsy
S4RS Mack

[Gutsy]

Rally - I vote for your bacon butties at the airfield, carried as precious cargo! Otherwise what time is brekkie at yours before you head off? Sounds like a good plan, either way.

[Rally]

Rally - I vote for your bacon butties at the airfield, carried as precious cargo! Otherwise what time is brekkie at yours before you head off? Sounds like a good plan, either way.

It is 30 minutes from mine to the airfield, so it would need to be by 8am at the latest if done BEFORE the event, peoples thoughts please?

[Rally]

Just a few pictures from today. A great day with lovely weather and much better organisation too. A very emotional day at times and it's great to have this opportunity to show our respect not just to our troops, but also the people of Royal Wootten Bassett. Thanks to all that showed their support.

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ride%20of%20Respect%20-%20April%203rd%202011/1RideofRespect030411.jpg

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ride%20of%20Respect%20-%20April%203rd%202011/2RideofRespect030411.jpg

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ride%20of%20Respect%20-%20April%203rd%202011/3RideofRespect030411.jpg

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ride%20of%20Respect%20-%20April%203rd%202011/4RideofRespect-April3rd2011.jpg

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy142/UKMOC-Rally/Ride%20of%20Respect%20-%20April%203rd%202011/JacqattheRideofRespect030411.jpg

[scrapps]

Glad you had a good day and the weather was dry.

[LouSCannon]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35074942@N06/sets/72157626304172739/

[Rally]

Just to let everyone know that £110000 was raised at this years event. The local paper thanks everyone who donated to the cause.

[Stafford]

Just to let everyone know that £110000 was raised at this years event. The local paper thanks everyone who donated to the cause.

I know you can add another £20 to that. :mand:

[Rally]

I know you can add another £20 to that. :mand:

'Everyone that donated to the cause' includes those that bought tickets but then didn't do the ride as well, I assume? :thumbsup:

[Stafford]

'Everyone that donated to the cause' includes those that bought tickets but then didn't do the ride as well, I assume? :thumbsup:

Didn't buy tickets, but always fully intended to donate without costing anymore to the overheads.