Charity ride for brain injury

Tauranga motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to navigate their way around an obstacle course next month in a bid to raise funds for people living with brain injuries.

Hosted by BayRide Motorcycles and Western Bay Driving, the Gymkhana Motorcycle Fun Fiesta charity event in the pit area at ASB Baypark on March 8 aims to raise funds for the Headway Brain Injury Association.


Event organiser Chris Welch getting ready for the Gymkhana Motorcycle Fun Fiesta charity at ASB Baypark on March 8. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Headway is an organisation that provides information and education for people with brain injuries and their families, so they can better understand the implications of the injury.

Event organiser Chris Welch says there are three courses for people to make their way around: an experienced, novice and children's course.

'The person who does it in fastest time without putting their feet down will win a $250 voucher to spend at BayRide, including other spot prizes.”

Older riders will ride the Scorpion 225, while younger bikers can use the kiddie quad bike. Riders are also welcome to bring their own bike.

Chris says there's plenty of family fun off the course too, including super slides and bike displays, with prizes for the oldest motorbike, highest mileage, best custom bike, people's choice and fancy dress.

More FM will be there too, with sausage sizzles and food stalls available on the day – as well as a live band for entertainment. Safety experts will also be on hand to assess bike helmets.

'We'll also have one of New Zealand's top leather artists there,” says Chris, who hopes to raise as much funds as they can for the association.

A $20 entry fee applies for riders who wish to navigate the course, which entitles them to three circuits.

The Gymkhana Motorcycle Fun Fiesta charity event is at ASB Baypark on March 8.

Gates open 10am, with the event from 11am-3pm. Entry is $5 for spectators and $3 for children.

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