With past record numbers of riders exceeding 500, from all parts of New Zealand and overseas, this year's organising team is confident of again delivering a substantial boost in aid of the region's life-saving rescue chopper team.
The $180,000 already donated through the Coast to Coast has meant our rescue helicopter service is one of the best equipped, life-saving air ambulance operations in the country.
"It's provided the survival factor for many road users," said Charlie Bethune, vice-president of the Woodville Lions Club.
"Woodville Lions Club is proud of the history it continues to make for the well-being of the community, living by the motto, 'We Serve'."
For 72-year-old Trevor Ward, the ride is about proving his old 1969 TR6P bike can make it there and back.
"I pat it on the tank when we've made it. I absolutely enjoy this ride."
No one else has been riding the same bike for all the 25 years of the event.