We have come a long, long way as a club in the 2 years or so we have been together. From humble beginnings in Auckland we have grown to be a national (and international) social riding club with in excess of 450 members, some of whom even own a deodourant.

It’s fair to say that our expansion has been rapid but not surprising. I have heard so many positive comments about how the whole FBMC ‘thing’ promotes social and safe riding with friendly, likeminded people.

The wish to have a true ‘National’ identity crystallised in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on 16^th September 2012 when the Fat Bikers MC hosted the incredibly successful Bikers In Blue ride. Ever since that great event the enquires about our membership, activities and basic outlook on life has grown and grown.

There has been suggestion from many quarters that maybe now would be the time to ‘formalise’ the FBMC, either as an official club, society or such like.

It’s fair to say that there may be some advantages in doing that but the bottom line is simple, The Fat Bikers MC will not go down that path, it’s a founding principle that committees, hierarchy, accounts and all that other stuff associated with clubs does not have a home with us, plain and simple.

However, our growth as a bunch of people is really on the up across the country and therefore it has been decided that the FBMC will have official regions with a central point of contact for each one.

These contacts, fondly known as ‘Pie Ministers’ will look after FBMC goings on in their region, organise rides, book venues, etc etc. This is a way of spreading the load across some FBMC folk who will be the local rep for their area.

So, who are these Pie Ministers….???…well, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you these fine, upstanding and wobbly folk as follows:

Upper North Island – Catherine ‘Soapy Cat’ Merrick

Waikato – Mark ‘Caseye’ Casidy

Lower North Island – Brent ‘StoneY’ Hutchinson

Top of the South – Audrey ‘Ogri’ Rodkiss

Christchurch – Pete ‘Mainlander’ Scott

Each of these fine people will be saying gidday in their own style across our forum and Facebook pages so keep an eye out and give them the support to make the FBMC bigger and better.

The other exciting news is the establishment of a Vice Pastry Pres to help me out with the big, national type stuff. This includes such envious tasks as media liaison, Bikers In Blue event planning, helping out with the newsletter and basically forming and nurturing the relationships in biker land that will see us expand in places other than our waistlines.

I am delighted to announce that Cherie ‘MadDuck’ Scott has accepted this role within our club.

Cherie was there at the very start and shares our attitude of loving the ride, the feed and the company.

Please join me in a big “ah yeah, whatever” to these lovely people for stepping up and making sure the FBMC continues to be the club we all know and love……..

Fatt Max – Pastry Pres

Yes indeedy folks, we are having another classic Fat Bikers Gut Bucket Race Day.

This will be a chance to challenge yourself against your fellow FBMC members. There will be prizes and bragging rights for the winner so its all on.

The event is a surprise so all you need to know is the following:

Date – 14th July 2012

Where – McDonalds Quay Street

Time – 9.30am

What Else – Bring a camera and $5

After the main event we will head down to Muddy Waters for a feed and a social.

So, get your flabbies there people, this will be a cracker and no mistake

Yes indeedy folks, the fat man is getting ready to empty his sack down your chimney, and Santa is on his way as well……

Grab some food and the family and get together for an afternoon of fun and games.

Details of the event in your area will be posted on the forum and here, so keep your ‘mince pies’ open…

Now, who’s been naughty and nice….

A weekend of riding and family fun around the Corromandel loop. A great time was had by all last year and this is shaping up to be another cracker in 2012. Check out the details at www.thunderbeach.co.nz

The Annual FBMC Ride to raise awareness

as part of the

Prostate Cancer Foundation

Blue September Appeal for 2012

Yes indeed folks, the FBMC are getting together for our 2nd Blue September run.

Join us for a day out to raise awareness as part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Blue September Appeal for 2012

The theme is ‘Bikers In Blue’, dress up yourselves and your rides big bold and blue for the day

Social get together, show and shine, raffles and all that kind of stuff

Rides organised for Auckland ,Wellington and Christchurch

Come along and support this worthy cause……and its an excuse to get out on the road (not like we really need one though eh

Auckland Ride

Time: 9.30am

Where: PlaceMakers, Pakuranga – 481 Pakuranga Road - http://www.placemakers.co.nz/store-f…tore=Pakuranga

Meet at the venue for a social, show and shine and general get together. We will be rolling at 10.30am to our final destination  at PlaceMakersAlbany.

Coffee will be available at the start and there will be a raffle with some great ride gear and other stuff

Christchurch Ride

9-10 gold coin collection taken Depart Avon City Suzuki
1130-1200 – arrive Little River
1215-2pm fundraising activites – prizes for:
- bluest bike
- best costume
- Charity Auctions
- Collections
(prizes provided by supporting dealerships)
300pm finish – riders make their own way home.

Wellington Ride

Meeting Point: The Duckpond, Avalon

Meeting Time: 9.00am

Rolling Time: 10.00am

A meet and greet for all riders, a chance for a wag of the multiple chins, then its off we jolly well ride to Martinborough. Donations will be collected to support the Blue September Prostate Cancer Appeal. Get along and support this national event hosted by the very cuddly Fat Bikers Motorcycle Club.

For more information, drop a line to brent_hustchison@yahoo.co.nz

Contact Fatt Max at fatbikersmc@gmail.com

if you have any queries

See you there…..!!!

Yes indeed folks, its a Poker Run but with fat bikers, so that makes it a

Porker Run….!!

Open to everyone and free to enter.

Simply turn up at the designated start points and enjoy a morning of poker-ing with a lunch meet at the finish.

Enter on your own or as a team, it’s up to you. Bragging rights, hugs and kisses to the winner.

Come on FBMC, lets see if we can make the first National Social ride a ripper….!!!

THE AUCKLAND EVENT IS CONFIRMED AS FOLLOWS:

The FBMC Wild West Porker Run

9.00am – Meet at McDonalds Quay Street (gas and brekkie etc etc). Players cards will be dealt out

10.00am – Ride starts

10.45am (approx) – Stop 1 – First two community cards dealt

11.00am – Ride to next stop

11.30am (approx) – Stop 2 – next community card dealt, now ‘The Flop’ is complete

11.45am – ride to next stop

12.15am (approx) – Stop 3 – next card dealt ‘The Turn’

12.30am – ride to final stop which is the Riverhead Tavern

1.00pm – Arrive at the Riverhead Tavern for the last card ‘The River’. All hands shown and the winner announced.

The Riverhead Tavern is putting on a Gourmet Burger Bar B with burgers ranging from $10 – $15 along with live music from 2pm

Stops 1 – 3 will be made known on the day, just to make it a nice surprise.

So there you have it, should be a nice way to spend a Sunday

The Cannonball Run is now open to motorcycles!

this is going to be a great event and the FBMC are more than welcome, check it out at www.aucklandmotorsport.co.nz

A get together of the FBMC and all the familiy for an afternoon out in the sun with good friends and good food.

It all kicks off at 12 noon, Cornwall Park in Auckland. Enter through the Greenlane gate follow the road up to the roundabout and park up on the left hand side. We will try and get a spot in the open space by that car park.

Bring the loved ones, some food and drink and any outdoor type games you can think of. But most of all, bring a happy face as we round off a brilliant year for the FBMC