The riders, the volunteers

The following individuals are braving the elements and riding about 1700km over rough terrain over 18 days:

1. Phil Moran (RFDS Port Augusta Base Manager)
2. Andy Killcross (RFDS Port Augusta Medical Officer)
3. Esther Veldstra (RFDS Port Augusta Base Pilot)
4. George Karlis (RFDS General Manager Safety Quality and Risk)
5. Lisa Lumsden
6. Len Sharenburg
7. Ruhi Afnan
8. David Habib
9. John Tsalapatis (Marree to Port Augusta only)
10. Andrew Swain

The following volunteers have generously agreed to drive the (now) 4 support vehicles and help make life more comfortable and safe for all the riders:

1. Robert McGibbon
2. Trevor Hartmann
3. Nick Phelan
4. Danny Concannon
5. Stephen Collins
6. Edward Concannon
7. Patrick Lo Basso
8. Katharina Reffelt
9. Jennifer Lucas
10. Iraj Afnan (Marree-Adelaide only)

Our Important Sponsors-without whom the trip would not be possible

The following organisations have pledged or offered generous support, assistance or sponsorship to make this adventure possible. Their support means that money which would otherwise have been used for the journey expenses can be redirected into the donation pool to support the vital work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations Inc (RFDS). The support and logistical help of the RFDS, particularly the Public Relations and Marketing section is aknowledged.



Anaconda Mile End
Aridgold Farm
Australian Satellite Services
Avanti Cycles Alice Springs
Avanti Cycles Port Augusta
Australian Women Pilots' Association SA Branch
Bike SA
Brasilia Coffee, Glynde
Cibo Espresso Gouger Street (Anna & Mario Paglia)
Coopers
Eddie Concannon
Dick Smith
Fire Equipment Maintenance Group
Great Southern Rail Ltd "The Ghan"
Hamilton Laboratories
Hamilton Station
Hahndorf Vegetable Garden
Haughton Honda
Helen Taylor, Port Augusta
Industrial First Aid Service
Kidman
L'Abruzzesse
Maryvale Station
Mitcham Rotary Club
Northern Territory Freight Service(NTFS)
Northpoint Toyota Port Augusta
Ozzie's Coffee Lounge Port Augusta
Prairie Hotel Parachilna
Probiotec Limited/Milton Australia PTY LTD
RFDS Auxiliary Alice Springs
RFDS Auxiliary Port Augusta
The Adventure Collective
Veska & Lohmeyer Pty Ltd
VO Whiting and Sons Port Augusta
Whyalla & Districts 4WD Club Inc
William Creek Station
Willis Australia

Preparing for Wings on the Road

The organising committee for Wings on the Road would like to thank Adventure Collective for their assistance with the preparation of this adventurous and challenging journey. The planning is running well with 3 cars secured and at least 6 volunteers expressing interest to assist. As with all these journeys a lot of preparation is involved. We have at least 12 riders now registered. We are also finalising the event risk assessment, procedures, emergency plan and then moving on to all our equipment, food and provision needs. This blog will track the rider's journey and we will be updating it at every opportunity. Our itinerary (subject to change) to date is:

Stage 1: Sunday, 30 March 2008: Alice Springs-Deep Well

Stage 2: Monday, 31 March 2008:Deep Well -MaryvaleStation

Stage 3: Tuesday, 1 April 2008: Maryvale Station -Engoordina

Stage 4: Wednesday, 2 April 2008: Engoordina-Finke

Stage 5: Thursday, 3 April 2008: Finke-Eringa Ruin

Stage 6: Friday, 4 April 2008: Eringa Ruin-Hamilton

Stage 7: Saturday, 5 April 2008: Hamilton-Oodnadatta

Stage 8: Sunday, 6 April 2008: Oodnadatta-Peake

Stage 9: Monday, 7 April 2008: Peake-William Creek

Stage 10:Tuesday, 8 April 2008: William Creek-Curdimurka

Stage 11: Wednesday, 9 April 2008: Curdimurka -Maree

Stage 12:Thursday, 10 April 2008: Maree-Copley(last section sealed)

Stage 13: Friday, 11 April 2008:Copley- Parachilna (Sealed Road)

Stage 14: Saturday, 12 April 2008: Parachilna-Hawker(Via Blinman and Wilpena)

Stage 15: Sunday, 13 April 2008 Hawker -Port Augusta (via Warren Gorge)

Stage 16: Monday, 14 April 2008: Port Augusta-Laura (Sealed Road)

Stage 17: Tuesday, 15 April 2008:Laura-Auburn(Sealed Road)

Stage 18: Wednesday, 16 April 2008:Auburn-Adelaide(Sealed Road)

Stay tuned for more progress reports.

For more information please contact George Karlis 0429697953, email: george.karlis@flyingdoctor.net
George