Ride for the Hills bushfire fundraising ride: April 5

A coalition of riding groups, the motorcycle industry and individuals have organised a "Ride for the Hills" (RFTH) fundraising effort for victims of the devastating Victorian bushfires, now Australia's worst natural disaster.

The date is Sunday, April 5, with details as following:

Start: Pier Road, St Kilda
Departure time: 11.00am (Daylight savings ends at 3.00am, so don't forget to move your clocks back one hour)
Destination: Whittlesea

The RTFH now boasts a team of over 50 enthusiastic riders working on what will be one of the largest charity rides ever seen in Melbourne.

Many riders have offered their support, with eight "feeder runs" organised, each with its own nominated rider contact (click here). Reception for riders arriving at Whittlesea  is being managed by the Whittlesea Ulysess Club Branch.

Victoria Police have thrown their support behind the event, and are working closely with the organising committee to ensure that the safest route is chosen for the event. Several off-duty police officers have volunteered their services on the day of the ride.

Riders are being encouraged to pre-register for the ride by paying $20 online here as there are some amazing prizes up for grabs for those that do so, via the official web site for the event. Riders unable to attend are  also encouraged to donate, and they will also qualify for the online registration prizes.

All costs associated with the running the the RFTH have been covered by private donations. Therefore, all of the money contributed by riders will go to the Red Cross and on to the bushfire victims.

On the day, there will be plenty of signed memorabilia, prizes and raffles.

Registration prizes are as follows:
1st - Alex Gobert Race School Course -- donated by Alex Gobert
2nd - Set of Dunlop Qualifier Tyers (180/190) -- donated by Madaz
3rd - Bitchin Bitumen Book signed by Cameron Donald (TT Rider) -- donated by Bitchin Bitumen

Prize for largest donation is a pair of Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves signed by Norituki Haga -- gloves donated by Peter Stevens Motorcycles in Ringwood.

Raffle prizes include:Bolwell S7 Bicycle
Ten Kate signed shirt
Signed copies of Bitchin Bitumen -- Fabien Foret and Noriyuki Haga
Copies of Weekend Warrior 1 & 2
Dyno runs
Copies of Legends Magazine signed by Cameron Donald

Complete list of items donated so far are:
Bicycle - donated by Hollie Black from Bowlell
Set of Dunlop Qualifiers - donated by Mark from Madaz Performance Centre
Tan Kate shirt signed by team - donated by Randall from Road Rocket
Tan Kate tank guard signed by Andrew Pitt -- donated by Randall from Road Rocket
Bitchin Bitumen book signed by Fabian Foret -- books donated by Jake Haddad from Bitchin Bitumen
Bitchin Bitumen Book signed by Cam Donald - Books Donated by Jake Haddad from Bitchin Bitumen
Bitchin Bitumen Book Signed by Noriyuki Haga - Books Donated by Jake Haddad from Bitchin Bitumen
3 X Sets of Weekend Warrior - Donated by Jake Haddad from Bitchin Bitumen
3 X Legends Magazines signed by Cam Donald
Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves signed by Noriyuki Haga - Gloves Donated by Peter Stevens Ringwood
Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves Size M - Gloves donated by Peter Stevens Ringwood
Alpinestars WR1 Gore-Tex Gloves Size M - Donated by Peter Stevens Ringwood
100 Stroke magazines - Donated by Yarrive from Full Throttle Racing
Caps - Donated by Yarrive from Full Throttle Racing
Jacket - Donated by Yarrive from Full Throttle Racing
Hoddies - Donated by Yarrive from Full Throttle Racing
6 X Dyno runs - Donated by DynoBike
School Day - Donated by Alex Gobert Road Race Academy
School Day - Donated by Steve Brouggy California Superbike School

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