Possible 2011 riders4research event - WSB @ Silverstone 29th-31st July

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Had an email from the Clubs Co-ordinator at Silverstone yesterday regarding events coming up this year and the special bike club offers available.

I ran a riders4research event last year to watch the BSB in September. The idea was to raise money for Cancer Research UK and have a bit of fun at the same time. Turnout was good and we raised a decent bit of money. Two things that I think stopped more people attending, I guess, was time of year and the fact it was a BSB meet.

So, got me thinking. What about the WSB there in July this year? It’s the weekend of the 29th, 30th and 31st July. By booking in as a club member you’ll get 20% off your entry ticket costing you £40 for the whole weekend. In addition to this you’ll get club parking within the circuit grounds, free paddock access and free grandstand access.

I’m going to simplify the way we raise money this year. If riders wish to attend they just need to drop me a PM. I will reply with the promo code to obtain the discounted tickets and a PayPal address for you to send whatever donation you feel happy with for Cancer Research UK.

Last year’s riders4research event was attended by a great bunch of lads and some guy that claims to know his way around an Aprilia :dunno

I’d like to make this year’s event even bigger and better. It’s my way of thanking Cancer Research UK for helping me personally when I suffered with cancer 5 years ago at the age of 24 and for the help they tried to give my mum who lost a 7 year battle with the sickening disease and passed away on 30th November 2010. At the age of 56 she left her mum without a daughter, my dad without his soul mate and wife, my brother and I without a mum, my daughters without their nan and the 100’s of pupils she taught over the years without their inspirational teacher. I doubt there is anyone out there who has not directly been or knows of someone who has been affected by this disease. Running these events won’t make a huge difference but I’d like to think the money raised will help in some way.

I need to let the Clubs Co-ordinator know if we will be planning to attend any of the meetings their this year ASAP. To have club status it states we need 20 riders or more to attend, if not, we won’t go, simples. Last year, we were the only people to attend, not technically run as a proper club, yet had the biggest turnout.

I'd love to have my wingman attend again this year to spin the spanners, as he alone raised a decent amount of money for Cancer Research UK and actually enticed more people to attend to have some work done. I've not spoken to him yet and don't want to put pressure on being it's a busy time of year and it does fall on his day off which means better half duties!

Couple of pics I took. No doubt I’ll sort some kind of riders4research wears again, hopefully a t-shirt rather than arctic protection fleeces!

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Rob.

We have a prior (Macmillan charity do) that weekend, but we think it's the Friday night, so we might be able to make it for later Saturday/Sunday etc. I'll send you a PM once we know our movements

Like you I have lost a few people close to me to cancer, and last year 5 of our friends successfully came through treatment, waiting to hear on test results for another as I type.

See you at Cadders.
 
Rob.

We have a prior (Macmillan charity do) that weekend, but we think it's the Friday night, so we might be able to make it for later Saturday/Sunday etc. I'll send you a PM once we know our movements

Like you I have lost a few people close to me to cancer, and last year 5 of our friends successfully came through treatment, waiting to hear on test results for another as I type.

See you at Cadders.
No worries Paul, just let us know. If numbers don't stack up I'll just think of something else to do.

Will do, looking forward to it & you showing us all the way round.
 
Anymore for anymore? Need to let the Clubs Co-ordinator know if we plan to attend ASAP. Need 20+ riders in total to gain club status and enjoy the perks.

I know it's a way off yet, just trying to get an idea on possible numbers. If this particular event doesn't work out I will go back to the drawing board :thumbup
 
Hi Robbo. Soz bud But I'm workin for this one. Hope you get the numbers to make it work tho, last year was a blast !! I hope a few get to do the parade round the circuit again. That was the highlight of my RSV ownership :D
 
O M G !!!!


An RS250, a PS Mille and all manner of other Aprilia yumminess in the same line. Fab pics Rob. And I'm still pissed that I ****** up on the fleeces. So, whatever I have to do to get in on this one as a supporter.
 
Hi Robbo. Soz bud But I'm workin for this one. Hope you get the numbers to make it work tho, last year was a blast !! I hope a few get to do the parade round the circuit again. That was the highlight of my RSV ownership :D
Work, schmurk. Don't give me that excuse, I can see the man flu coming on now, lol. Shame rich, you were one of the only ones last year to make the most of the club perks :-(
 
O M G !!!!


An RS250, a PS Mille and all manner of other Aprilia yumminess in the same line. Fab pics Rob. And I'm still pissed that I ****** up on the fleeces. So, whatever I have to do to get in on this one as a supporter.

No sweat dude, I forgive ya. See you this year whether you have to fly, row or swim eh, lol
 
Rob, I will get back to you shortly with a definite answer once I have checked shifts etc. Great cause too may I say as I am currently 2 and a half years in remission and still have another 2 and a half years of checks to go before they confirm I am in complete remission. I would certainly like to help raise some money for them.
 
Rob, I will get back to you shortly with a definite answer once I have checked shifts etc. Great cause too may I say as I am currently 2 and a half years in remission and still have another 2 and a half years of checks to go before they confirm I am in complete remission. I would certainly like to help raise some money for them.
No rush mate, cheers for the support & great news with ya progress.

The guy from rsvzone hasn't come back to me yet bout the cadwell shindig, wasn't being rude :)
 
Pencil me in,...barring health issues,...I was gutted when I could'nt make it last year.
 

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