Author Topic: Kill spills (Read 2788 times)

Grandma · « **on:** 23, April, 2007, 10:58:06 PM »

Some of you were asking about this yesterday:

The KillSpills 617 Ride – Going for Gold!
Saturday 26th May, London to Donington

The KillSpills campaign, sponsored by the BMF and formed to combat the threat that diesel spills present to motorcyclists and other road users, is this year changing tactics and going for gold with a new event – The KillSpills 617 Ride.

In a change from holding its annual KillSpills Rally to Westminster, the 26th May will see 617 riders set off on a London to Donington ride – and attempt three world records in the process!

The 617 Ride (617 relates to the number of people killed or seriously injured in road accidents, 2000-2005*), from Westminster will be fully escorted by Metropolitan Police motorcyclists to the Donington Park circuit where a new biking event, BikeFestUK (http://www.bikefestuk.com/) is being held and where KillSpills will be publicising its anti diesel-spills campaign.

The day will also see KillSpills going for three wor ld records:

· The longest police escorted motorcycle parade - 617 Bikes London to Donington - 87,500 bike miles!

· The widest variety of makes and models of motorcycles taking part in a single parade - Donington Park

· The ‘Donington 4,000’ - the greatest number of motorcycles completing a circuit of a Moto GP race track at one time

The day starts early at 07.30 in London with the KillSpills team delivering their annual report on the dangers of diesel spills to the Prime Minister at No 10 Downing Street. They then join the 617 Ride for an 8.0am ride from Embankment (Westminster Bridge end) to ITN and then to the BBC Television Centre before heading north, (with an escort provided by the Metropolitan Police), 140 miles along the M1 to the home of the UK round of Moto GP – Donington Park Race Circuit.

The event has been designed to be a fun-filled and entertaining day from start to finish but with a serious message – diesel spills kill.

At BikeFestUK, KillSpills will have their own area accommodating various police BikeSafe teams, plus other road safety interest groups including the Highways Agency, fire and ambulance and specialist firms from the diesel-spill prevention industry.

BikeFestUK itself is a new event with a broad mix of activities and attractions from track time to pillion rides with top racers. There’ll be race personalities, manufacturers and traders, stunt displays, a mini moto track, off-road schools, freestyle motocross action and fairground attractions and plenty more.

World Record Attempt
BikeFestUK organisers, Future Publishing, have given KillSpills exclusive access to the race track between 13.30 -14.30 for two of the track-based world record attempts which will involve a slow speed mass ride led by the Met ropolitan Police at a speed of 20mph around Donington Park’s world famous circuit. Anyone attending BikeFestUK with a full licence and bike, be it road, race, trail, cruiser, moped or scooter can take part in this unique record attempt.

KillSpills/BMF Award for ‘Achievement in Reducing Diesel Spills’
The KillSpills/BMF Award 2007 for “Achievement in reducing Diesel Spills” will be presented to a company or organisation that KillSpills believe have made a significant contribution towards reducing diesel spills on our roads. An announcement of the winner of this year’s award will be made before the end of April

Refuelling
Given the distance involved, bikes will be refuelled at the Welcome Break Leicester Forest East services on the M1. Ten to fifteen pumps will be cordoned off for exclusive use of the 617 Ride. KillSpills marshals will dispense £10 of fuel to each bi ke and breakfast will be provided for each rider in the restaurant, both items paid for in advance at time of registration.

Registration and Cost
This year, 617 Ride participants will have to register beforehand and pay in advance to enable them to take part in the event and will include admission to BikeFestUK.

The registration fee will be £25.00 and includes £10 worth of fuel; entry to BikeFest UK (normally £15); a limited edition ‘One of 617’ Tee shirt (to be worn over riding gear) worth £10; breakfast worth £6.50 and a Welcome Break voucher worth £1.50 These items alone are worth £43.00, to which the rider only pays £25.00, a saving of £18.00!

The BMF as main sponsors are covering the cost of policing the event and we thank Future Publishing for their support in helping KillSpills stage the event at BikeFestUK, Donington.

To take part i n the 617 Ride, riders will have to pre-register with KillSpills, hold a full motorcycle licence and have a bike capable of travelling at 70 mph on the motorway.

For more on KillSpills, how to register for the 617 Ride or take part in the world record attempt, go to www.killspills.org.uk or visit www.bmf.co.uk and follow the link.

*Note:
The 617 Ride is derived from the number of people killed or seriously Injured (KSI) in accidents attributed to diesel spills for all road users between 2000 and 2005. Motorcyclists accounted for 178 of those 617 accidents but although the minority, bikers are at greater risk of diesel spillage than other road users. That’s why KillSpills is highlighting the issue in this way in order to raise the profile of the diesel menace with the general public.

jimc · « **Reply #1 on:** 24, April, 2007, 01:29:53 AM »

Frankly, anyone applying now would be Very Lucky to get a place, I registered within seconds of the link being live and it was very busy...

So you might get lucky if riding an unusual/interesting bike, but don't hold any breath folks.

Spill · « **Reply #2 on:** 24, April, 2007, 09:16:02 PM »

Oh goody!
Time for my annual paranoia attack!

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Biker Biker · « **Reply #3 on:** 26, April, 2007, 11:22:51 AM »

Am all registered and Paid up!

It took a few goes to pay as the phone was really quite busy.

So far they have recieved payment for about 150 riders... so there is still more space if you wanna be part of it

Tino · « **Reply #4 on:** 26, April, 2007, 11:48:12 AM »

I'm marshelling on this event again this year. So I'm in...

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Biker Biker · « **Reply #5 on:** 26, April, 2007, 12:35:21 PM »

1. JimC
2. Biker Biker
3. Saint

piercedprincess · « **Reply #6 on:** 26, April, 2007, 12:40:33 PM »

Just booked tickets online but not to be part of the rally as couldnt get through so will probably make our own way there.

STEM-VFR · « **Reply #7 on:** 02, May, 2007, 04:59:03 PM »

I have just heard from Paul Mostyn (PFM) and he tells me that there are still places available on the KillSpills event to Donnington and that it is not fully booked at all.

http://www.killspills.org.uk/

Its only £25 and a tenner of that is Petrol and you get a T-shirt....Absolute Bargain

Steve Edwards and his team have put a ton of work in on this event so let's get together support them and be part of it.

OMD, BIKER BIKER and me are already books so why not join us for a day out.

Someone talk to London Bikers and see if they want to join the ride.

I'll get the teas in.

Steve

trouty · « **Reply #8 on:** 02, May, 2007, 05:05:40 PM »

dont forget you can also book 'trackday sessions' on the circuit, i think they are £25 a session, or 3 sessions for £50 (the website will tell you more). also, there will be BSB testing, and Ducati Desmodue racing.

To be honest, if i was going to be there for the race, i'd be going for the day out

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BM BOB · « **Reply #9 on:** 02, May, 2007, 06:25:31 PM »

If you don't mind Stem i will have a black coffee. I have just managed to register
Are we going to meet up before going into London? If so where and what time?
Bob

count von count · « **Reply #10 on:** 03, May, 2007, 08:15:35 AM »

I'm signed up

STEM-VFR · « **Reply #11 on:** 03, May, 2007, 01:33:25 PM »

Can we spread the word, further a field to other internet groups please.

Just cut and paste the stuff on the top of this topic it wont take you ten seconds.

Steve

« **Reply #12 on:** 03, May, 2007, 06:51:28 PM »

Dear All

I am refreshed to see that you are supporting this worthy cause, and that since I spoke to Stem, more of you have signed up. I thank you for that.

Its time to be honest with you all (that’s a new one for a copper) but I have heard that this ride may be in jeopardy.

Steve Edwards of KillSpills has not had the amount of people booked to cover the cost of his stamps, let alone the outlay pledged by the BMF.
They (the BMF) are thinking of downsizing the whole event so that they will not be criticised for wasting member’s money. I can see why, no one likes to waste money - especially me!

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Steve Edwards has put his heart and soul into this project, lets face it, diesel spills are a menace and always in the minds of us bikers.
He is trying to raise the awareness of the person filling up – showing them that they are responsible for 617 persons being killed or seriously injured AND explain to the general motoring public what to look out for. Not all these 617 killed or injured were motorcyclist .

I am leading the ride round London and up the motorway and being given the honour of leading the ride round the track where we are going to try for a new world record. I want 617 people behind me, and I want one of them to be you please.

So, spread the word. Get the gang together, book on at www.killspills.org.uk and make sure you pay your money. As Grandma explained, you are getting back more than you initially pay for and you get another chance to run red lights in town !!! ':crazy'

Thanks for your time and I hope to see you on the 26th nice an early. It will be a fun day out with your favourite London coppers.

PFM

jimc · « **Reply #13 on:** 03, May, 2007, 07:02:25 PM »

I've heard of quite a few folk who registered an interest and are awaiting emails. Well I never got an email, so signed up directly. Perhaps Steve Edwards could check the email situation...

STEM-VFR · « **Reply #14 on:** 03, May, 2007, 07:26:31 PM »

I've e-mailed Steve and told him there are problems with phone and Web.

What a pisser this bloke deserves better than this

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Oh if you need another insentive then our Trouty is racing as well!

Everyone spread the word he has worked so hard on our behalf.

Steve

jimc · « **Reply #15 on:** 03, May, 2007, 11:23:57 PM »

Web is OK for me at the moment - but others are simultaneously saying it isn't working for them. (as of 23:00 tonight)

I've posted on LB and X9 forums, quoting PFM's message. (Thanks Paul)

Biker Biker · « **Reply #16 on:** 04, May, 2007, 09:00:21 AM »

I am really looking forwards to it....

There will be loads more room to ride in, rather than all being squished in around London

Plus there is a great event at the end to mooch about in

And of course the racing..... Trouty I'll be there cheering you on

HellsBells · « **Reply #17 on:** 04, May, 2007, 09:01:33 AM »

We'll be there too

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STEM-VFR · « **Reply #18 on:** 04, May, 2007, 10:50:44 AM »

To Register and Buy a Ticket for the KillSpills 2007 617Ride - The Ride to Remember!

Go online: www.bmftickets.co.uk/killspills/index.php

or phone the BMF ticket line: 08450 900 157
9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri

Leave your Name and number and we have been promised they will get back to you

Ginger · « **Reply #19 on:** 04, May, 2007, 05:41:21 PM »

im registered brought ticket cant wait

SheWoolf · « **Reply #20 on:** 06, May, 2007, 12:15:41 AM »

I'm in

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STEM-VFR · « **Reply #21 on:** 08, May, 2007, 05:36:54 PM »

All

The 617 ride payment line is experiencing heavy traffic, and we are finding that the internet is the best way for people to pay, or send a cheque with their name and address on the back made payable to the BMF to the address below. Cheques must be received by the 15th May at the latest.

Please ask people to follow the link at www.killspills.org.uk or go to http://www.bmftickets.co.uk/killspills/index.php

If people cant get through on the payment line 08450 900157 ask them to leave a message we will get back to them, but we need to know who to ring,

Kind regards and thanks for your help

Stephen

riz K5 · « **Reply #22 on:** 08, May, 2007, 05:48:31 PM »

I so wanted to go on this, but holidays are calling..

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Grandma · « **Reply #23 on:** 08, May, 2007, 07:39:21 PM »

And I'm judging at a big horse show, so can't wriggle out of it, Murphy's Law ':p'

« **Reply #24 on:** 08, May, 2007, 09:43:37 PM »

Dear All

Thanks for spreading the word.
The organiser has also given me an address to send cheques to if you haven't benn able to do it online.

It is
KillSpills 617 ride
Laser Red Ltd
Keyworth House
Keyworth Drive
Caistor
Lincs
LN7 6RE

Thanks and hope to see you all soon.
PFM

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