Boundry 500 Santa Ride North east M'bro 8/12/12

[ady]

After a great day out with the YBF toy run today i'm just putting this out to any members who are interested.

In December 2006, 28 brave souls turned up for our first run. All the riders and pillions had to wear a Santa Suit. The event went very well and we raised about £1600. The decision was made that the ride should become an annual event.

In December 2007, 130 motorcyclists turned up for the annual ‘Santa Ride’. The suits were provided by Zoë’s Baby Hospice and were paid for by entry fees. The sight of 130 motorcyclists dressed, as Santa’s has to be seen to be believed.

The event is now well established and supported by local Councils and the Emergency Services.
The established route the ride now follows, is starting from Thornaby Fire Station, travelling through, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Redcar Sea Front and finishing at Kirkleatham Hall for a bacon butty and a hot brew.

The lead vehicle is a Cleveland Fire engine and Cleveland and Durham Police Motorcycle Sections provide the escort. An open Double Decker Bus carrying local dignitaries follows the procession.
The event is sponsored by John and Temlak Simpson of Lord Stones Cafe, Carlton, Nr Stokesley.

The 2006 ride raised in excess of £1600.
The 2007 ride raised in excess of £19,000.
The 2008 ride raised in excess of £26,000.
The 2009 ride raised in excess of £24,000.
The 2010 ride raised in excess of £17,000.

The 2011 ride raised in excess of £22.500

The ride for 2012 will take place on Saturday 8th December 2012. In case of bad weather a second date has been provisionally earmarked as Saturday 15th December 2012.

The timings for the event are as follows;

The entry forms/next of kin forms/regulation forms can be downloaded here

Riders/Pillions need to be at the rear yard of Thornaby Fire Station no later than 11am on the day of the event.

The length of the route is about 22miles. The time taken will be somewhere in the region of one and a half hours possibly longer depending on traffic.

The ride will leave Thornaby Fire Station at 11.30am and the rough timings will be;

1 Thornaby Road passing over the A66. 11.37
2 Riverside Roundabout 11.39
3 Riverside Road/Church Road 11.42
4 Stockton High Street 11.45
5 High Street/Yarm Lane. 11.55
6 Wilderness Road 12.02
7 Newport Roundabout 12.09
8 Ayresome Street/Linthorpe Road 12.14
9 Linthorpe Road/Grange Road 12.19
10 Albert Road/Corporation Road 12.23
11 Corporation Road/A66 12.27
12 Trunk Road 12.31
13 Trunk Road/Cargo Fleet Lane 12.35
14 Trunk Road/ICI West Gate 12.42
15 Trunk Road/Kirkleatham Lane 12.46
16 Majuba Road/Newcomen Terrace 12.50
17 Esplanade/High Street 12.54
18 Newcomen Terrace/Majuba Road 13.05
19 Kirkleatham Hall 13.15



There are a number of roadworks taking place on Redcar Sea front which may effect the proposed route. Any changes will be posted here.

[Gerard C]

Are you planning on doing this Ady?

[ady]

I'm hoping to yes I need to book my place

[tallpaul]

Im definately out... Bikes in shop..