Capital’s bikers ride for breast cancer
Hundreds of “pinked out” motorbikes, from 50cc scooters to 2000cc Harley Davidson and Suzuki cruisers, are expected to take part in the Women’s International Motorcycle Association’s (WIMA) annual Wellington Pink Ribbon Ride this Sunday October 15, raising funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
This year’s ride will leave from Wellington Motorcycles, Petone, and will finish up at the Boundary Tap & Kitchen Bar, Raumati Beach.
Anyone, male or female, is welcome to ride their motorcycle in the Pink Ribbon Ride, with a $20 badge purchase the entry fee. Decorating bikes with pink paraphernalia is encouraged. Riders and the public will also enjoy a free sausage sizzle, raffle and prizes.
This year is the 14th anniversary of the ride. WIMA’s Wellington Ride Co-ordinator, Viv Green, says, “This event is huge on the Motorcycle Charity Ride Calendar and with the general public. I’m looking forward to a great turnout again this year. People come from all around the region, often because of their own connection to this disease.”
Since the inaugural ride in 2004, WIMA has raised over $100,000for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ through its Auckland and Wellington events. “This is one of my favourite events in the October calendar as it always creates such an amazing atmosphere that brings together women, men and families,” said BCFNZ chief executive Evangelia Henderson. “We so appreciate the money and awareness WIMA raises for us each year.”
Bikes will start arriving at Wellington Motorcycles, 18 Gear Street, Petone, from 9:30am on Sunday October 15.
The route: From Wellington Motorcycles to Victoria St, along Hutt Rd, Dowse Dr, Highway 2 to Ngauranga, up the gorge then follow Highway 1 to the Boundary Tap & Kitchen Bar, Raumati Beach.
About BCFNZ:
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is a not-for-profit organisation that depends on donations and fundraising for its work in breast cancer education and awareness, medical research and training grants, funding medical equipment, advocacy, and supporting women with breast cancer. The BCFNZ’s programmes are evidence-based, overseen by its medical advisory committee. The pink ribbon symbol is a trademark of BCFNZ in New Zealand.