Sakura cherry blossom311 ride

Event Details

Time: April 9, 2011 from 8:30am to 12pm
Location: Starting/ ending at The Himeji Gardens on South Terrace
Street: South Terrace
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com.au/map…
Phone: Sakura.311JP@gmail.com
Event Type: community, bike, ride, charity, japan
Organised By: Sakura Saita
Latest Activity: Apr 9, 2011

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SAKURA Ride for Japan- In support of the Japan's tsunami victims

The 11th of March has become an unforgettable day for Japan. It has been hit by a largest earthquake in the history of Japan. Tsunami has also devastated many towns by the coast line and many people are still suffering.

We have organised this charity ride on April 9 from 8.30am. It has two groups; one is to the hills (Mt. Lofty) and another along the coast (Glenelg) - to suit all riders. Both groups will start from the Himeji Gardens on South Terrace at 8.30am and return to the Gardens where riders can catch-up.

Let`s cycling together and think about Japan.

If we can get some doneations from riders, I send it to Red Cross as Adelaide Cyclists after this event.

If you want only donation, you can send it to Red Cross directly.

Japanese Red Cross

Australian Red Cross

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Comment by Juz on April 9, 2011 at 19:15: Congrats Asami - you did a great job organising this event and so fantastic to see so much money donated, especially given many more people have been inspired to donate to Aust/Japan Red Cross as a result of your efforts to raise awareness.

It was such a lovely ride today - the weather was a bit grubby but (for the coast ride at least) not objectionable. I enjoyed riding in the rain we had :-)

It was also great to meet more people. I was very impressed to meet so many people who weren't AC members but had heard about the Sakura ride through friends or BikeSA. Hopefully this will translate to even more members here!

Comment by Chris Hutchinson on April 9, 2011 at 18:57: Well done Asami - I think that is an excellent result with the funds donated

Had a great ride & lovely to chat to other riders. The BBQ was brilliant - loved the Japanese touch with the rice cakes. Great to see 2 cultures come together/ the Aussie snags in bread with the Japanese option! Might be asking you for the recipie...but guess as in sushi it is all about the way the rice is cooked!

Comment by Gus K on April 9, 2011 at 18:01: Well done everyone on raising so much money for the Japan relief. I'm sorry I couldn't be there.

Comment by Geoff Kingsley on April 9, 2011 at 17:35: Great to meet more fellow cyclists , well organized event , welcome to winter brrrrrrrr

Comment by Tim Loft on April 9, 2011 at 16:12: great day out on the bike good turn out for it to

Have fun washing your bikes now.

Comment by Sakura Saita on April 9, 2011 at 16:03: Dave Madill, take care and keep warm...this afternoon...

Comment by Dave, Lewiston on April 9, 2011 at 15:55: Great turnout, Asami, and thank you for the opportunity to attend. It was great meeting so many AC members, and the WOW group. Wow indeed!

Peter was right about the descent from Mt Lofty. I can't remember being so cold in my life! It wasn't really suffering at all compared to that of many in Japan, though.

Comment by Sakura Saita on April 9, 2011 at 15:42: I forgot to say...today`s event had more than 50 riders there.

Comment by Simon Lownsborough on April 9, 2011 at 15:36: Thanx for a good ride, it was great meeting everyone today. Good result, look forward to the next ride.

Comment by Sakura Saita on April 9, 2011 at 15:11: Just I counted money for donations. It had $875....everybody thank you. Still I can correct some donations. So I think I will send this funds to Red Cross within 1week.

And I will say again...my greeting for the event as follows;

Thank you for your attendance this morining.

You are all aware of the trageties that have happened in Japan and there ongoing nature. That is the reason for our being here today. We hope to raise some funds to forward to the Red Cross for aid in Japan.

Although the disasters that happened in Japan could possibly happen anywhere in ther would.

I am proud of the fact that Japanese people have coped so well with this crisis and hope fully shown the rest of the world how to behave under such extreme duress and how to help your fellow people.

I do hope and wish for a speedy recovery in Japan. And that no other nation has to under go such a large disaster in the future.

I will just remind you of another charity ride week tomorrow 17th for the disaster in Christ charch.

I will close by thanking all who are helping today and pateculary the ride leaders.