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| Sunday December 9th 2012, 34th Toy Run | |
| Set aside the 9th December 2012 to join us for the 34th Annual Toy Run. | |
| Sunday December 11th 2011, 33rd Toy Run | |
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We have been a victim of our own success. We have outgrown our start and end venues. Further details available in the Media Release by Peter Mount, President MRASA. The 2011 Toy Run will start from the Clipsal Track off Wakefield Road, Victoria Park, Adelaide. Entry via the eastern gate. From here we will ride to the Callington Oval for all the usual festivities. | |
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| Toy Run 2011 Major Partner | |
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Motor Accident Commission is the Major Partner of the 2011 Toy Run.
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| The Ride on the Day | |
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The Toy Run will leave by the western gate of the Clipsal Track,
Wakefield Rd Adelaide. Follow behind Santa and his marshals as they travel
along Wakefield Road, turning left onto Hutt Street, left onto Glen Osmond Road,
onto the Freeway, turning off at the Callington exit and following the designated
route to Callington Oval, arriving at approx. 12 noon.
See the Route Map for further details.
Speeds will remain lower than posted limits: about 40 kph in the suburbs, initially about 60 kph on the Freeway to enable riders who are separated by traffic lights to catch up so that we can present a spectacular mass of motorcycles, then 80 kph to the Callington exit. We will use the centre and left-hand lanes of the Freeway to enable other traffic to pass safely on the outside lane. Please do not speed or change your chosen position in the Run as it can be unsafe and disturbing for others, especially newcomers who are unfamiliar with riding in a large group. Ample bike parking will be available on Oval No. 2 (the back oval). No bike parking will be available on or around Oval No. 1 other than that allocated for displays. | |
| Public Safety | |
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Please also remember that many children have been waiting on the side of the road
to see Santa for some time. In the interests of their safety, riders are asked
not to pull in between the SAPOL escort and marshals who ride behind Santa.
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| Lolly Throwing Policy | |
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The MRA would appreciate it if riders did not throw lollies at children on the footpaths.
Our concern is that children will run onto the road to retrieve lollies and be hit by riders following.
Riders may want to pull over and hand out lollies or pull over and drop them on the foot path.
Please don't let them fall short.
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| Callington Oval | |
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At the oval there will be a band and children's activities, including a blow-up castle,
facepainting and Santa. There will also be food and drinks available, motorcycle trade
displays and stalls selling everything from T-shirts to jewellery and tools. There will
also be Toy Run badges available from the MRA stock tent.
There will be demonstrations of trials riding, presented by Adrian and Tanya Harry of the Xtreme Trials Show. Entry to the oval is a toy or gold coin donation. Society of St Vincent de Paul will be collecting the toys for distribution to needy kids. Please bring a toy for older children, games, books, sporting goods etc. | |
| Show and Shine | |
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This event is free to enter and no formal nomination is required. Riders can nominate themselves.
Bikes will be selected at Victoria Park and Callington Oval to participate in the competition.
The public will vote on the displayed bikes to determine the winner.
The MRA Toy Run Show & Shine Perpetual Trophy will be engraved with the winner's details, and a keeper trophy presented for the winner to retain. The Show and Shine criteria are currently being reviewed. Information will be provided as soon as the review has been completed. | |
 Show and Shine Winner 2011 Kawasaki Mean Streak owned by John Bull, paint job is by Eye 4 Airbrush | |
| Toy Run Forum | |
| Do you have a question about the Toy Run? Perhaps it has been asked before. Please visit the forum, chances are someone has asked the question before. | |
| 2011 Toy Run Flyer | |
| Spread the word about the change in venues for the 2011 MRA Toy Run. View the flyer, save the image and pass on to all fellow riders. | |
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| Marshalling at the Toy Run | |
| The MRA would like to hear from anyone interested in helping with marshalling at the next Toy Run. We will provide the required training for free. To register your interest, or to obtain more details, contact Harald Lindemann (Toy Run Coordinator) by ringing (08) 8260 4461 or via Email. | |
| Thank you for your support | |
| MRASA would like to thank the following businesses and organisations for their support of the MRA Toy Run: | |
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St Vincent de Paul Motor Accident Commission SAPOL Mt Barker Council Adelaide City Council SA Motor Sport Board Callington Recreation Park Inc Toll SPD Transport Star Track Express First Care Medical B&C Security E H Cambridge & Co Couriers Please Atlas Event & Party Hire Renniks Events UBute Marquees Xtreme Trials Show | |
| More Information | |
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Need more information? Want to support the 2011 Toy Run? Contact Harald Lindemann (Toy Run Coordinator) by ringing (08) 8260 4461 or via Email | |
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