Ballymena bikers’ egg run - new date is set

THE ANNUAL Ballymena Rider Training “Motorcycle Egg Run” which to date has raised thousands of pounds for good causes, will return this Sunday.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Apr 2013, 10:57 BST
Ballymena is gearing up for the annual Motorcyle Egg Run.Ballymena is gearing up for the annual Motorcyle Egg Run.
Ballymena is gearing up for the annual Motorcyle Egg Run.

Originally due to take place back in March, the annual event was postponed due to bad weather and organisers are hopeful that the weather is much more like spring this weekend.

Participants should gather and leave the car park outside Ballymena Honda/GS Motorcycles in Pennybridge Industrial Estate Ballymena at 1.30pm sharp. The bikes will take the scenic route past Slemish and through the Glens to Carnlough where there will be a short stop. After a ride along the coast road, the run will return to Ballymena where refreshments will be provided for participants. Cost is a minimum of £5 per bike plus an Easter egg if possible.

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The Easter eggs will all be donated to local children’s charities and all other proceeds go to Marie Curie Cancer Care

2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the annual Easter Egg Run and Ballymena Rider Training Chief Instructor David McGuckin acknowledges the support from bikers attending the event in the past. “I’m always amazed at the support we get. Many bikers have the Egg Run marked on their calendars as the first proper run out of the biking season, blowing off those winter cobwebs for a fantastic cause.

“There is always a great atmosphere at the event and we are hopeful that this year will bring more of the same in what is our 20th anniversary.”

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a Charity that supports patients with terminal cancer and other illnesses and all funds raised will help the charity to continue to do the invaluable work that it does in Northern Ireland. Donations from the Ballymena Egg run over the past 4 years have exceeded £7000

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Thanks to local business a number of prizes are raffled amongst participants when the run concludes with light refreshments at the Michelin Athletic Club

Organisers wish to extend the invite to everyone on two wheels to come along and take part. Whether you have a scooter, sports bike, custom or classic everyone can have a fantastic day out whilst helping to raise some money for charity and those without motorcycles are always welcome to come and view the wonderful array of machines as they set off

Further Information can be found on Facebook & Twitter (The Annual NI Easter Egg Run) or by contacting co-organisers Gary Olphert – 07710 733292 or Walter Millar – 07507 639699. Organised by Ballymena Rider Training – 028 2564 3497

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