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Category: Charity
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Bradford biker Chris Eden has issued an invite to all Yorkshire motorcyclists to join the 2013 Ride of Honour a mass motorcycle ride in aid of military charities.
The 55-mile Sunday ride out will take place on September 22nd, leaving Squires Café at Sherburn-in-Elmet at 11am to arrive in Catterick Garrison in time for lunch.
There, they are being hosted by Help for Heroes northern Rehabilitation Centre, Phoenix House, which the riders will have the opportunity to look around before setting off home.
It’s the third year in succession that Chris, an HGV technician, has organised the fundraising event. To date, it has raised £13,500, which has been shared out between Help for Heroes, the Black Rat Fund and SOS,this years ride is sponsored by Bike Tyres Leeds and Scorpion Exhausts UK.
“I feel very strongly about what our servicemen and women do and this is my way of helping and supporting them,” said the 40-year-old.
Money is raised through the £15 participation fee, in return for which the bikers receive a commemorative T-shirt. Pillion riders are free.
Last year, the Ride of Honour comprised 750 bikes and trikes from all over Yorkshire, Humberside, Lancashire and the North East and Chris is hoping for the same number – if not more – this year.
Phoenix House Manager, Mo Usman, said he was delighted by the show of support from the biking fraternity.
“Their monetary donation is, of course, very welcome and will be invested well in our work to provide direct, practical assistance by funding projects and individual support that make a real difference throughout the life of wounded servicemen and women, veterans and their families,” said Mo.
“But we are aware that many bikers are ex servicemen themselves and, equally important to us, is the role those who visit Phoenix House can play in spreading the word about what we do so that no one who needs help slips through the net. We are here to assist veterans, however long ago they were discharged.”
Anyone interested in joining The Ride of Honour to Catterick needs to register in advance at www.rideofhonour.com. All those who register will go into a prize draw to win a pair of Michelin tyres worth up to £240.
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In December 2011 I had the painful duty of writing a press release announcing the suspension of the NABD Adaption Grant system.
In essence demand had outstripped resources and in the first seven months of the 2011-2012 financial-year we had already awarded more than £74,000 in grants, which was more than the previous record for any full financial-year.
I am now very pleased to announce that the NABD grants system is now up-and-running once again, thanks to an upsurge in support from clubs, individuals and companies, following the publication of that press release.
At the June meeting of the NABD trustees grants were awarded to help 14 disabled riders to adapt bikes and/or trikes totalling just over £10,000.
We have also now restructured the grants system so that it should never again have to be suspended.
There is still something of a backlog in applications but these will be dealt with in the order they were received and it is our hope that, with the continued support of bikers, we should have cleared that backlog by September.
I would like once again to assure all supporters that 100% of every donation is used solely to fund adaption grants. Not one penny is taken for running costs or wages. This is a fact that is easily checked because as a Registered Charity our accounts are made publicly available every year via the Charities Commission and they show that in the over the last decade we have awarded almost £35,500 more in grants than we have received in donations (the difference being funded by our own direct fund raising events etc.)
The NABD has helped more than 10,000 disabled bikers in its 21 years of existence and it is only with the continued support of bikers that we will be able to continue this work.
How can you help?
If your club is having a party, why not make it a fund-raiser for the NABD? Why not ask your local bikers pub to run a raffle or a party to raise funds for the NABD? Or you could simply become a member of the NABD for £20 (you don't have to be disabled to join and support our aims). You can also buy “NABD supporter” patches and other NABD merchandise via the shop on www.nabd.org.uk
We also have Autumn Nabd’ness rally (Oxfordshire, September 7th – 9th) tickets for sale via www.nabd.org.uk or by calling 0844 415 4849.
The NABD is the biker’s charity and bikers are the only people who make it all work.
Donations can be sent to: NABD, Unit 20, The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TE. Or you can donate on line www.nabd.org.uk or by phone 0844 415 4849
The NABD is a biker's charity run by bikers for bikers.
Rick Hulse
NABD Chairman
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Breast Way Round originated in Scotland as an idea to raise money for Macmillan Cancer and also raise the profile of female bikers at the same time.
This took the shape of a 450 mile run over 3 days up the west coast of Scotland. This has now blossomed into an annual event, now in it’s 6th year, in which around 150 bikers, primarily women all wearing bright pink hi-viz vests and mow-hawks on their helmets, joined by a few men wearing decorated bra’s set off on their 3 day, 450 mile run.
So far it has raised a staggering £212,000 for Macmillan and it is hoped that in this 6th year the run (and other events happening during the year) will reach a £250,000 total in 2013!
Lisa Moore has taken part in the Breast Way Round since 2010 and had always dreamed of bringing the experience to Northern Ireland. She says; "I have been personally inspired by this ride and having taken part in it wanted to bring this to life for riders in Northern Ireland. It is a ride that is inspiring, the amazing comradeship you feel on the ride creates new friendships that stays with you and it is something I wished that female riders in Northern Ireland could experience too! At a meeting of the Northern Ireland Female Bikers (NIFB) Facebook group I initially explained about the Breast Way Round ride, I told them of my own experiences, how it had inspired me and of the amazing amount it had raised for Macmillan. All of the girls were interested and thought that having a Northern Irish Breast Way Round run was a great idea!"
So Lisa approached Macmillan, who were also keen to come on board with the idea, a committee, with Lisa as Chairperson, was quickly formed and Breast Way Round Norn Iron 2013 (BWRNI) was borne! •BWRNI is a unique event in Northern Ireland; it will have up to 100 motorcycles/scooters/trikes taking part, with all different riding abilities being catered for •It is being held on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 2013 •The 100 riders will be made up of 80 females, all wearing bright pink tutus, mow-hawks etc and 20 males who will all be wearing decorated bras throughout the ride •The event is a shared experience and we have riders taking part who are from cross community, the LGBT community and also riders who are disabled •The ride is approx 250 miles, being completed over 2 days. •The run will be stopping at Newcastle, Enniskillen and Derry/Londonderry on Saturday and Portrush, Joey’s Bar and Carnfunnock on Sunday, so as riders can hold collections for Macmillan and have a bit of fun with the general public while dressed up :) •It is hoped that the run will raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Northern Ireland
BWRNI has already found amazing support so far from:
TR Logistics Group and WorkWear Mallusk who sponsored the hi-viz vests
Halliday Citroen, Bushmills who are loaning us a support van for the weekend
BT48 Apart Hotel, Derry/Londonderry who have arranged reduced rate accommodation for the riders
GS Motorcycles in Ballymena who have helped us raise funds and use their premises for photos, etc
The Dunlop family and Joey’s Bar, Ballymoney who have helped us to raise funds and use their premises for photos, etc
If anyone is interested in taking part or you would like any further information at all please contact the BWRNI team, who can be contacted @ [email protected]
Facebook: Breast Way Round Norn Iron
Twitter: @BWR_NI
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20 live bands in three marquees, 3x disco’s, Stand-up Comedy Show, Bike/Trike Show by 100% Biker magazine, Cheap Beer (3 x Bars - including ‘Real Ale’ bar featuring a range of 60 beers and ciders), loads of trade stands and lots of other good stuff.
venue: Astle Park, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AQ price: OTG: £30. Car parking £20 (free disabled parking with blue badge). Caravans £20. Campervans £30. All non blue-badge holders, caravans or campervans must make prior arrangement by phoning the office; car, caravan and campervan passes will not be available on the gate. Strictly no dogs allowed (except guide dogs). Strict 3,000 ticket limit.
tel: 0844 415 4849
website: www.nabd.org.uk
e-mail: [email protected]
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Off-road biking legend, Patsy Quick, will lead a mass motorcycle ride on Saturday 18th May to the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) Show at Peterborough Arena to support Riders for Health.
Meeting at the Super Sausage Café on the A5 near Towcester from 8am for registration and breakfast, the ride-in will leave at 9.30am taking a scenic, cross-country route to the Peterborough Arena (formerly the East of England Showground) arriving at the BMF Show for 11am.
The ride-in will be led by Patsy Quick, the first British woman to complete the legendary Dakar Rally. Prior to her achievement in the famous desert endurance race, Patsy was both British and European Women’s Enduro Champion. Now Patsy is supporting Riders for Health to help mobilise health workers in Africa with reliable motorcycles so that they can reach remote communities with lifesaving health care.
Spaces are limited so participation on the ride-in will be decided on a first come, first served basis and a £5 donation to Riders for Health will be encouraged. Everyone taking part will need to be registered and given a Riders for Health bib to wear.
The ride-in route will cover approximately 50 miles passing through picturesque towns and villages such as Castlethorpe, Olney, Bozeat, Rushden, Thrapston and Oundle. On arrival at the BMF Show, the group will have a photo opportunity with Patsy, before being directed to the bike parking area.
www.thebmfshow.co.uk
Riders for Health have teamed up with the BMF in the hope of introducing many more people to the charities’ lifesaving work.
The BMF Show in May is Europe’s largest outdoor motorcycle show, with over 40,000 people expected to attend over the weekend. Riders will have a stand in the new Adventure and Overland Touring area with their off-road fundraising ride to Zambia, Experience Africa.
For your chance to win a free place on this once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle adventure, visit Riders for Health’s stand to buy a ticket for just £1.
Riders for Health is the official charity of the Fédération Internationale de Motorcyclisme (FIM) and MotoGP. The organisation provides health workers in Africa with reliable vehicles, enabling them to deliver vital health care to isolated communities on a regular basis. Riders also teaches health workers to ride safely in the difficult terrain and local men and women are trained to maintain the vehicles so that they never break down.
www.riders.org
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