BIKEOI - Hawkes Bay

[Wasp27]

Good luck for tomorrow HB, ride safe the McIsaac Family thoughts are with you all. Looking forwarded to the news reports and photos. Take care and stay safe.
He was with us on the last campaign.... and I guess he'll be there today:msn-wink:

[robertydog]

Well i just got back from the arena and i counted just over 100 bikes leaving. They have also got a few more to pick up between Napier and Woodville. Its gonna be big.

[McDuck]

Well i just got back from the arena and i counted just over 100 bikes leaving. They have also got a few more to pick up between Napier and Woodville. Its gonna be big.

Got a text from a mate who went down, he recons 10000+... massive....

[stormy1]

Some aerial photos of Saturday's ride to Hastings taken by a friend.

[Coldrider]

Show of hands please....
Who would be available on Thursday 3 Dec to have a chat with Phil Goff?
I'll give details later. Just looking to get an idea of numbers.Me too, should be back from the Burt, just.

[pipson]

Some photos fron this morning.

[pipson]

Some photos fron this morning.

[Grumpy]

I've been home from Wellington for sometime now and I'm still buzzing.
Through the years I've been on 11 Westpac charity rides. I think the biggest was around 1500 bikes. I thought that was huge. Well, today was an eye opener. What I saw today was simply f..kin awesome!

To all those that had a part in organising that... take a bow. You rock! Fantastic job and to all those that took part ... f..kin well done. Thousands of bikes and hardly any dickheads to be seen. I feel honoured to have been part of that. Good on ya's!!!:2thumbsup:Punk:

[MSTRS]

Hope all are safe home? Is there a count of numbers leaving Napier and also a count of HB total?

[Grumpy]

Hope all are safe home? Is there a count of numbers leaving Napier and also a count of HB total?
I believe there was around 100 left this morning.

[Wasp27]

I've been home from Wellington for sometime now and I'm still buzzing.
Through the years I've been on 11 Westpac charity rides. I think the biggest was around 1500 bikes. I thought that was huge. Well, today was an eye opener. What I saw today was simply f..kin awesome!

To all those that had a part in organising that... take a bow. You rock! Fantastic job and to all those that took part ... f..kin well done. Thousands of bikes and hardly any dickheads to be seen. I feel honoured to have been part of that. Good on ya's!!!:2thumbsup:Punk:
I wholeheartedly agree Mark... This has to go down in history as the Biggest Motorcycling Event ever in New Zealand and all credit for the exceptional behaviour and comaraderie amongst all Biker Groups. Awesome, it certainly was. I can only describe it as an absolute buzz to have been there and taken part. Proud to be a KiwiBiker... you bet your arse!
The message given loud and clear to the Minister and indeed all Polititions was;
DONT MESS WITH BIKERS

[Wasp27]

Just thinking....What's it gunna take to top this?..... todays going to bit a bit of a let down for most I guess....:mellow: I suppose there's always therapy...

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Just thinking....What's it gunna take to top this?..... todays going to bit a bit of a let down for most I guess....:mellow: I suppose there's always therapy...

What they said. What a day. Whoo whooo. Now back to work and hope the polys take note or we will be back and will be kicking rubbish bins next time.

Cheers all and was great to catch up with the locals and so many others as the day unfolded yesterday.

[Conquiztador]

THAT was awsome!

Yep, counted approx 100 bikes at the P-G arena.

What REALLY blew me away was when we were in Levin at the New World parking. I was there for approx an hour and in that time there was a CONSTANT ride past of bikes on SH1. Not one and one but staggered riders. Not a gap, they just kept coming. If someone has a video of this, a one hour + of bikes riding to the Beehive, then if that does not get the Nats re-thinking then nothing will!

[yungatart]

Well done HB!
You did us proud!
History was made yesterday and we were a part of it!
Remember though, this is just the beginning...we need to keep up our profile and activity!

I was interviewed last night by Radio NZ, they wish to be informed of any local events we are planning....
Ideas are most welcome

[Charlied1]

Big thanks to the people that were able to ride down and provide a strong showing. Would imagine that the ratio of actuals to wannabes/unable tos would be around 1 in 10. Thanks again.

[wickle]

THAT was awsome!

Yep, counted approx 100 bikes at the P-G arena.

What REALLY blew me away was when we were in Levin at the New World parking. I was there for approx an hour and in that time there was a CONSTANT ride past of bikes on SH1. Not one and one but staggered riders. Not a gap, they just kept coming. If someone has a video of this, a one hour + of bikes riding to the Beehive, then if that does not get the Nats re-thinking then nothing will!
what impressed me and group I was with the number of bikes heading South while we were waiting for others at little old Waipawa at 6:45 in the morning.

[MSTRS]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112883

[pipson]

I have just herd that 2 bikes crashed on Tuesday on the way back from Wellington on highway 50. Can any one confirm as I got back at 6.15 & did not see anything & I know someone got gack at 7 & he did not see any thing. If so are the riders ok.

[yungatart]

We got home about 6.45, never saw anything....

[wingnutt]

Never saw any crashes at all, highway 50 was clear, got home about 7.10 hope they are ok.

What a fantastic, wonderful magical day, I have had some great rides, but this was goes down in history books.

Cant see it ever being topped. Wonderful people, wonderful organization. WOW!

Lasting impressions? Everything!!! Although Listening to 5000 bikes light up is just something like nothing else!!

Congratulations all.

[MSTRS]

I have just herd that 2 bikes crashed on Tuesday on the way back from Wellington on highway 50. Can any one confirm as I got back at 6.15 & did not see anything & I know someone got gack at 7 & he did not see any thing. If so are the riders ok.

Not heard that. 2 did near Wanganui. Learner made a silly mistake and took out another rider. It's not been big news though.

[pipson]

I will have to check the details with my friend (John) when I see him again. But he does ride a Harley.

[MSTRS]

I will have to check the details with my friend (John) when I see him again. But he does ride a Harley.
And your point is...?

[Conquiztador]

And your point is...?

Apperently god also rides a Harley, so I take that they have a way of finding out the truth...