Auckland - rolling protest ride

[Maha]

That explain why Harawira attack Goff, for him trip to France is just not enough he wont's Goffs bike 2:laugh:.
Good on you Mark ride is getting lot more serious !

Certainly is DIN, with Ixion and Mr Goff at the finish there wont be talking from me, well maybe a few words....:sweatdrop

[DIN PELENDA]

Certainly is DIN, with Ixion and Mr Goff at the finish there wont be talking from me, well maybe a few words....:sweatdrop

You are just like me got lot to say but shy to speak publicly :shutup:.

[Mully]

Certainly is DIN, with Ixion and Mr Goff at the finish there wont be talking from me, well maybe a few words....:sweatdrop

Hopefully those words aren't about white mofos...:shutup::innocent:

[Maha]

You are just like me got lot to say but shy to speak publicly :shutup:.

I am pretty relaxed about the whole thing to be honest DIN, there some good people involved with making this a very successful day.


Hopefully those words aren't about white mofos...:shutup::innocent:


That email was sent yeaterday........:innocent:

[PhantasmNZ]

Dropped a few more (maybe 40 or so) flyers today @ the downtown parking building - was good to see a few BRONZ Bikeoi flyers had already been dropped on some of the bikes there too.

all told including where I've handed a stack out, I've proably released about 250 or so flyers into the wild for Saturday (and no bike who stops next to me @ lights is safe from one either - lol)

[Mom]

Has anyone got a PA system that we could use at the museum please? For obvious reasons I cant bring one down, but can probably arrange for it to be picked up for me and delivered to the museum. No point in having speakers and not having the means to have them heard really :sunny:

Failing that we will hire one for the event. Thanks in advance.

[Gremlin]

Has anyone got a PA system that we could use at the museum please? For obvious reasons I cant bring one down, but can probably arrange for it to be picked up for me and delivered to the museum. No point in having speakers and not having the means to have them heard really :sunny:

Failing that we will hire one for the event. Thanks in advance.
Ixion may remember the loudhailer he hired for the cheesecutter ride... Don't know if that is what you are after?

Be aware, ours came in a wooden box, which can't be carried in a givi box, so we took it out of the box and put it in a pannier :yes:

[Ixion]

Wouldn't fit in a normal pannier either.

thing with a sound system, is where are you going to get electricery from?

[Mom]

Ixion may remember the loudhailer he hired for the cheesecutter ride... Don't know if that is what you are after?

Be aware, ours came in a wooden box, which can't be carried in a givi box, so we took it out of the box and put it in a pannier :yes:

Yeah, well, that is the obvious reason I cant cart one, but smarty pants suggested we would need power anyway so that is that out the window :pinch: Guess we will just have to project our voices, I am off to practise :yes: Maha has his ear muffs on :D

[Maha]

Wouldn't fit in a normal pannier either.

thing with a sound system, is where are you going to get electricery from?

I was gonna bring some Solar Panels.....:Oops:

[peasea]

Wouldn't fit in a normal pannier either.

thing with a sound system, is where are you going to get electricery from?

Hone Harawera on a treadmill?

[NONONO]

Rodney Hide combing his hair?

[Maha]

Dropped a few more (maybe 40 or so) flyers today @ the downtown parking building - was good to see a few BRONZ Bikeoi flyers had already been dropped on some of the bikes there too.

all told including where I've handed a stack out, I've proably released about 250 or so flyers into the wild for Saturday (and no bike who stops next to me @ lights is safe from one either - lol)

You are a legend mate :rockon:

[Mully]

Dropped a few more (maybe 40 or so) flyers today @ the downtown parking building - was good to see a few BRONZ Bikeoi flyers had already been dropped on some of the bikes there too.

all told including where I've handed a stack out, I've proably released about 250 or so flyers into the wild for Saturday (and no bike who stops next to me @ lights is safe from one either - lol)


You are a legend mate :rockon:

Indeed he is.

Like a little energiser bunny....

[PhantasmNZ]

You are a legend mate :rockon:

Anyone know any other bike parking areas round akl CBD?... done the civic, skycity, vic street, downtown, britomart lots plus all the student area down Symonds street (though it was late in the day - might drop some more off lunchtimish tomorrow)

Still got 'bout a hundy or so to flyers left to distribute.

Shame there's so many 50cc scooters that won't be able 2 participate - though I have become a pro at attaching rolled up flyers to the shopping bag hooks on the scoots :scooter:

[Maha]

Anyone know any other bike parking areas round akl CBD?... done the civic, skycity, vic street, downtown, britomart lots plus all the student area down Symonds street (though it was late in the day - might drop some more off lunchtimish tomorrow)

Still got 'bout a hundy or so to flyers left to distribute.

Shame there's so many 50cc scooters that won't be able 2 participate - though I have become a pro at attaching rolled up flyers to the shopping bag hooks on the scoots :scooter:

Maybe the scoots can turn up at the Domain.

[NONONO]

Anyone know any other bike parking areas round akl CBD?... done the civic, skycity, vic street, downtown, britomart lots plus all the student area down Symonds street (though it was late in the day - might drop some more off lunchtimish tomorrow)

Still got 'bout a hundy or so to flyers left to distribute.

Shame there's so many 50cc scooters that won't be able 2 participate - though I have become a pro at attaching rolled up flyers to the shopping bag hooks on the scoots :scooter:

I did the free bike parks at Federal street and the back of Queens street opposite the Mexican bar on Tuesday lunch time...
Sorry to the yellow Hysong, but I had to get rid of the last 20 flyers to get back to work.

[trevsnz]

Anyone know any other bike parking areas round akl CBD?... done the civic, skycity, vic street, downtown, britomart lots plus all the student area down Symonds street (though it was late in the day - might drop some more off lunchtimish tomorrow)

Still got 'bout a hundy or so to flyers left to distribute.



Motorcycle shops, as they have mailing list :) (email list)

[chasio]

Anyone know any other bike parking areas round akl CBD?... done the civic, skycity, vic street, downtown, britomart lots plus all the student area down Symonds street (though it was late in the day - might drop some more off lunchtimish tomorrow)

Still got 'bout a hundy or so to flyers left to distribute.

Shame there's so many 50cc scooters that won't be able 2 participate - though I have become a pro at attaching rolled up flyers to the shopping bag hooks on the scoots :scooter:

I'm planning on leafletting the 92 Albert Street / Durham Street West car park tomorrow (where I work). Did you do the other carparks around there already?

[PhantasmNZ]

I'm planning on leafletting the 92 Albert Street / Durham Street West car park tomorrow (where I work). Did you do the other carparks around there already?

Not done that one .. have done the auckland city park @ downton, civic, vic street and also the parks at britomart, skycity (though I only got one bike there) and the student along symonds st

Did the auck city parks cos they're offically all free for bikes so well used..

[Mom]

Heart Children are very excited about tomorrow! They are all set and ready to receive the bears we bring :D

[Dean]

Cant come now, bikes getting fixed :( :(. Have fun everyone should be a sunny day, take lots of pictures of everyone a part of it please.

[Mom]

Cant come now, bikes getting fixed :( :(. Have fun everyone should be a sunny day, take lots of pictures of everyone a part of it please.

PM KiwiGraham, he offred up a pillion seat to you.

[Mom]

Final media releases have been sent :sweatdrop

[Mully]

Final media releases have been sent :sweatdrop

Gizza look....

[Mom]

HUNDREDS OF AUCKLAND BIKERS HAVE THEIR SAY – PRIOR TO TAKING THE MESSAGE TO PARLIAMENT


*Auckland** - Rolling Protest Ride – Teddy Bear Run for Heart Children* <>
*
When: *Saturday 14th November

*Where: *Starting, Dairy Flat Autobahn (point A) *ending Auckland Domain/Museum *(point B)*.

*Depart:* Dairy Flat Autobahn 10 am

<>*Arrive:* Auckland Domain 12 noon <>

This is a non-stop event, point A to point B. This ride covers the Auckland motorway system, the length of the Northern Motorway, to the top of the North Western, south to Papakura and back to Auckland. <>

Arriving at the Domain where representatives of Heart Children will receive the bears that have been donated and the bikers will have a chance to be heard on what we feel about these proposed levies. Guest speakers on the day will be Mr Les Mason, President of BRONZ (Bikers Rights Organisation of NZ) and leader of the Opposition Mr Phil Goff.
<>
For further information please contact
Mark James 0274 xxx xxx
Anne James 0274 xxx xxx

[Kiwi Graham]

Is there a need for me to stick my top box and panniers on to transport Teddy Bears? or any other 'stuff'

If there is no need I'll leave them at home.

[pzkpfw]

Damn it. I have to write that you Aucklanders are "all right". Cheers,

[Sharry]

Damn it. I have to write that you Aucklanders are "all right". Cheers,

We are doubly alright. Last weekend some of us came down to Wellywood for the weekend and next weekend more of us will come down..... all of our own free will :yes:

[k2w3]

I have my bear (a pair). I have my gear (in my lair). And I'm rearing to go. But where?

Silverdale on-ramp, I fear.

[Mom]

I have my bear (a pair). I have my gear (in my lair). And I'm rearing to go. But where?

Silverdale on-ramp, I fear.

There is actually a good shoulder at the Silverdale on ramp :dodge:

Ask Maha :whistle:

[MadDuck]

There is actually a good shoulder at the Silverdale on ramp :dodge:

Yes a good place to stop for a break......:innocent:

Best I wash the bike tonight then if the TVs going to be there

[Maha]

I have my bear (a pair). I have my gear (in my lair). And I'm rearing to go. But where?

Silverdale on-ramp, I fear.


Yes a good place to stop for a break......:innocent:

Best I wash the bike tonight then if the TVs going to be there

Silverdale BP at 8.20am, we have to go East Coast Bays rd to come back to Dairy Flat.

[PhantasmNZ]

Best I wash the bike tonight then if the TVs going to be there

:doh: My thoughts exactly.. !

[k2w3]

Prior commitments will see me at Silverdale just before 10am, waiting for the main group to head north. You're getting off at Silverdale, then back on the m-way, to go south again, right?

[Maha]

Prior commitments will see me at Silverdale just before 10am, waiting for the main group to head north. You're getting off at Silverdale, then back on the m-way, to go south again, right?

Thanks for reading and taking everything in from the first post...:rockon:

[k2w3]

It's a skill. I've got skills.

[Maha]

I put my HI-Vis on the bag and shes ready to go, I have another to wear.
Wont leave it flappin', a bungee around the bottom and zip it up at the front and its all good. The bungee allows the break light and plate to be clearly seen, thats a good thing yes?

[Gremlin]

The bungee allows the break light and plate to be clearly seen, thats a good thing yes?
Nah, you're a Honda rider, you love being rear ended :chase:

[insane1]

have got my little bear and all ready for sat .

[Maha]

Nah, you're a Honda rider, you love being rear ended :chase:

Make sure you stay along side me tomorrow, not behind....:scooter:


have got my little bear and all ready for sat .


Your little bear?....I got my little bear and another soft toy sent up from allycatz :rockon:

[Maha]

Madmax's wife will be standing at the entrance to the Domain (Lower Domain Rd) video'ing (how do you spell that word? :confused:) us as we arrive so be sure to give her thumbs up or a wave (that special KB one :innocent:)

[MadDuck]

give her thumbs up or a wave (that special KB one)

...oooooohhhhh the special, secret KB wave ah?

[vifferman]

I don't have a little bear.
And I guess being a little bare won't cut it...

[Swoop]

Silverdale BP at 8.20am, we have to go East Coast Bays rd to come back to Dairy Flat.
Watch out for the camera van that likes to sit on that road...

[Cr1MiNaL]

hopefully my pillion has bought a sute cuddly "teddy" I might not want to part with it.

[GOONR]

Watch out for the camera van that likes to sit on that road...

I would guess that Hazard County :Police: will be out hunting as well..

[Pixie]

Heart Children are very excited about tomorrow! They are all set and ready to receive the bears we bring :D

Beware of Greeks gifting bears

[Maha]

Clarification:

The turn around point on the Southern Motorway is the Papakura/Karaka offramp, where you would normally turn off for the Westpac Helicopter ride.

[DIN PELENDA]

I put my HI-Vis on the bag and shes ready to go, I have another to wear.
Wont leave it flappin', a bungee around the bottom and zip it up at the front and its all good. The bungee allows the break light and plate to be clearly seen, thats a good thing yes?

Is it appropriate to put my shirt on and still come on your ride ?
First photo is back of shirt 2'nd front of it.

[Mom]

Prior commitments will see me at Silverdale just before 10am, waiting for the main group to head north. You're getting off at Silverdale, then back on the m-way, to go south again, right?


We sure are, the route is posted and wont change.

If anyone is planning on joining this ride once it is underway please make sure you approach the tail on the lane inside to where we are travelling and draw up along side the TEC's so they know you are there. Indicate you want to join in and WAIT for them to fall back and make room for you to slot in at the rear of the ride. Under no circumstances should you simply attempt to butt in! The formation will be established at the start and there is no room for people to push in.

Thanks guys! This is going to be such a cool ride.

[DidJit]

...you going to love my custom make ACC shirt, the only one like that with spelling mistakes.

But, but, but... where are the spelling mistakes? ;)

That's an awesome shirt, bro! :niceone:

[Mully]

If anyone is planning on joining this ride once it is underway please make sure you approach the tail on the lane inside to where we are travelling and draw up along side the TEC's so they know you are there. Indicate you want to join in and WAIT for them to fall back and make room for you to slot in at the rear of the ride. Under no circumstances should you simply attempt to butt in! The formation will be established at the start and there is no room for people to push in.


This will be covered off at the rider briefing, but anyone who joins along the way and has to leave the ride, please stay towards the back of the group and make sure you signal the TECs that you aren't in trouble and don't need assistance. (i.e. leave the convoy and a thumbs up and give an "I'm leaving" sign - probably pointing away from the convoy)

[GOONR]

Is it appropriate to put my shirt on and still come on your ride ?
First photo is back of shirt 2'nd front of it.

:rofl::rofl: Love it!

[Maha]

Is it appropriate to put my shirt on and still come on your ride ?
First photo is back of shirt 2'nd front of it.

Perfect DIN, blunt and too the point, mine is a little more subtle....:Oops:

[retro asian]

Love your shirt Din!!

Pillion and I will be there... with our bagged bear...

[Mom]

We have a fabulous day for our ride. Looking forward to seeing you all at Dairy Flat.

[Maha]

Great Day For It Lets Rock n' Roll

[yungatart]

All the best guys!
A stunning day here for our ride too!

[klingon]

107 people registered as of now! :woohoo: This is going to be most excellent fun. :D

Tart, you have a lovely ride too and we'll see you back here all tuckered out at the end of the day to compare notes. :yes:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

107 people registered as of now! :woohoo: This is going to be most excellent fun. :D

Tart, you have a lovely ride too and we'll see you back here all tuckered out at the end of the day to compare notes. :yes:

Will be interesting to see how many of that 107 people go to wellington because at the moment there are only 37 registared.

[klingon]

Will be interesting to see how many of that 107 people go to wellington because at the moment there are only 37 registared.

Fortunately there's another registration area outside KB for the Wellington run... I think it had a few hundred people last time I looked?

I won't go looking for the spreadsheet now (getting ready for today's ride) but I will find you the link later if you like. It's a google spreadsheet type thing and is probably linked from the main Wellington ride thread.

[yungatart]

Some people are doing only local rides Wendy...their contribution to an overall protest.
Not everyone can get time off work to got to Welly, not everyone can afford it either.
Local protests are all good!

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Fortunately there's another registration area outside KB for the Wellington run... I think it had a few hundred people last time I looked?

I won't go looking for the spreadsheet now (getting ready for today's ride) but I will find you the link later if you like. It's a google spreadsheet type thing and is probably linked from the main Wellington ride thread.

I have seen it 370 registared all up.

[GOONR]

Some people are doing only local rides Wendy...their contribution to an overall protest.
Not everyone can get time off work to got to Welly, not everyone can afford it either.
Local protests are all good!

Some of us (me) slot into both of those and don't have the experience to do a ride like that as well..

Looking forward to the ride today though. :scooter::scooter::scooter:

[zeocen]

I have prior engagement that's caught me, is it possible to know when you guys will be around the manukau area so I can tack on?

[kave]

Was a great ride, no incidents. Will be interested to see how well it gets covered on One News.

[peasea]

Was a great ride, no incidents. Will be interested to see how well it gets covered on One News.

What sort of numbers?

[kave]

It was substantial, a few hundred bikes. I find it pretty hard to guess, but would have thought it similar in size to the WIMA pink ribbon ride, probably a bit bigger.

[paturoa]

Yeah - good turn out. I was towards the back and we kept getting separated from the leading bunch, breaking up the overal effect.

Note to leaders of the next rides SLOWER at the front please.

[Swoop]

Jolly good. No incidents and hopefully not too many distressed car drivers...
Well done everyone, especially the organisers!

(Hopefully the bear will get a nice home with a kiddie who will appreciate him.)

Really we should be saying "thank you" to ACC. What other organisation could unify so many bikers?

[Chisanga]

Awesome ride :) Was great to catch up with a few people I hadn't seen for a while... Thanks to the organisers :)

[yachtie10]

Yeah - good turn out. I was towards the back and we kept getting separated from the leading bunch, breaking up the overal effect.

Note to leaders of the next rides SLOWER at the front please.

I was near the front and especially the last leg we were going pretty slow 50-60 most of the time

was a good ride and gathering
see you in Wellington

[GOONR]

Cool ride, and my first group ride.:woohoo:

Was good to put a few faces to avatars and meet some people.

Big thanks to the organisers.:rockon:

I think I was the only L plate there. :eek5:

[chasio]

Yeah - good turn out. I was towards the back and we kept getting separated from the leading bunch, breaking up the overal effect.

Note to leaders of the next rides SLOWER at the front please.

I was also towards the back. I'm new to big rides but I believe a big issue was cars in the line plus the concrete truck with half a dozen tag-on cages on the Southern didn't help either. A ute from Ullrich Aluminium (IIRC) was pretty pushy, but I'll be buggered if I managed to remember his plate.

Speaking to someone on a CS650 at the end, he thought we needed more chasers and traffic control or similar, which maybe would have helped those of us towards the back...? He had been putting in the effort.

Could I have done more to help? To be honest on my first big ride I wasn't comfortable trying to do that sort of job. Maybe next time if it seems appropriate.

The main thing is that it was a success with no incidents and a good turnout. Well done and thanks to the organisers.

I have to work Tuesday so won't make the Bikoi. But I'm sticking with this campaign and Jonathan Coleman will be getting a visit next up.

Cheers - Chasio

[candor]

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6472341/bikers-protest-planned-acc-levy-hikes/

photo here

[caseye]

What sort of numbers?

380 counted out the gate at the BP Autobahn, then numbers grew as we picked up riders at the various ends of teh motorway. A great day for it not too hot nor too cold.
Everyone got their riding sussed pretty quickly and we got to our ultimate destination completely intact.
Speakers were all exceptional(yes Mom) even you,LOL, seriously your points were 100%on the money,well done guys and girls.
Was good to hear Phil Goff say if this change did come about he/labour "would" repeal it!
Worth noting too that this and other regional rides are considered to be pat of the build up to Tuesdays Main Event ride and that that is to be considered the start of the Bikers campaign, not the end!
I couldn't agree more National need to know that if they allow this proposal to become law they're finished.250,000 + riders and others alone could wipe out their entire majority and make absolutely sure of Act being wiped from the face of Parliament.
This is what will happen, no one is stopping their vigil after Tuesday's ride.
Welligton here we come.
:rockon:

[firefighter]

Was a great ride, no incidents


Jolly good. No incidents

Nearly, what a lucky bastard to crash where a senior F/F, a Nurse AND a Doctor turn up!
(it was very minor on the hill leaving the domain)

Other than that what an awesome turnout. Was incredible passing all the bikes coming back from the Westgate roundabout we came up to it.

[vagrant]

I was on the Sunset Road bridge over The Northern Motorway , taking photos.
It was a great sight, It took just under 10 minutes from the leaders till TEC went past me. A rough count from the photos shows around 300 bikes. (Edit. I count 331 bikes)

I will upload the rest of the photos to a photo server tonight and post the link.

In the mean time, here is the lead group. In the top rhs you can make out headlights from the middle of the pack.

Thanks to Maha and crew for setting this up.:rockon:

[Big Dave]

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[Reckless]

I think I was the only L plate there. :eek5:

Na I was on my Sons Vtr250 with L plates


Yeah - good turn out. I was towards the back and we kept getting separated from the leading bunch, breaking up the overal effect.
Note to leaders of the next rides SLOWER at the front please.

Yep agree. I was doin more than 100k on a bike with L plates at the start of the Western loop!
Any other rides, organizers a bit slower. I'd really hate to have been a real L plater!


I was also towards the back. I'm new to big rides but I believe a big issue was cars in the line plus the concrete truck with half a dozen tag-on cages on the Southern didn't help either. A ute from Ullrich Aluminium (IIRC) was pretty pushy, but I'll be buggered if I managed to remember his plate.

Speaking to someone on a CS650 at the end, he thought we needed more chasers and traffic control or similar, which maybe would have helped those of us towards the back...? He had been putting in the effort.
Cheers - Chasio
I think it was to fast we kept getting broken up so the cars could pull out into lane Amongst us. Was a good learning curve for the next one or the Bikoi ride though. Needed to be 60-70K or so we rode as a pack. Much better nearer the end when the traffic slowed us to one big group! Just comments though not complaints.
Still much better turn out than I expected and everyone road really sensibly!
I just hope Phil Goeff puts his money where his mouth is LOL!!

Big thanks from me to all the effort Maha and co put in, great show!

I thought the speakers spoke well especially LES!!! Good on all of ya!!

Btw Someone did have an off on the way out, down that windy road just out from the Museum.
Bike VS car on that tight corner. Looked a bit like that Really Nice Metallic Rust Coloured GSXR100 that's for sale on here but I'm not sure?
What happened? rider OK I hope!!

[PhantasmNZ]

Bugger.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Biker-crashes-on-Lovers-Lane-after-leaving-ACC-protests/tabid/209/articleID/129599/cat/772/Default.aspx

[firefighter]

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6472341/bikers-protest-planned-acc-levy-hikes/

photo here

My bike is now famous!

[GOONR]

Bugger.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Biker-crashes-on-Lovers-Lane-after-leaving-ACC-protests/tabid/209/articleID/129599/cat/772/Default.aspx

Rat shit!, hope it's not serious.

[firefighter]

Rat shit!, hope it's not serious.

Nah he was fine, I left after i'd talked to the Nurse and the Doc turned up, the guy was fine really.

[GOONR]

Nah he was fine, I left after i'd talked to the Nurse and the Doc turned up, the guy was fine really.

Cool, I know they said "suspected broken leg" but broken bones can be a real bugger to get right sometimes.

[Big Dave]

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[Dean]

Was a great ride, new faces etc. Public enjoyed it.
Most credit to
The three riders at the front who dealed with traffic mangement Maha, Kiwi Graham and cant exactly remember name but rode a black hornet 919. Ixion and Mom for dealing with media, phill goff and the new green mp and Big Dave for arranging camera set ups etc for kiwirider. Scary bikers sewing circles produing quality products.

Oh apparently someone in a car drove past and said "pay up or shut up" oh well there will always be haters.

[chasio]

Much better nearer the end when the traffic slowed us to one big group!

It wasn;t one big group: that concrete truck and lots of cars were between the big group and a load more further back. That and some unfamiliarity may have contributed to some confusion at the Wellesley Street off ramp...

I 100% agree though. I have no complaints at all, only thanks and congratulations for the organisers and everyone who made the effort :rockon:

[Mom]

Well, that went off well! What a fantastic team effort. The official count of bikes from the Police traffic cameras the first time we went under one was 321. I counted 35 at the museum before the main bunch arrived, but honestly by then things got really busy and I was not in a counting kind of mood :D I know more riders hooked up with the ride so lets say in excess of 350.

Lets be watching TV one news today, they covered the whole thing, including taking film of the big ride going under the Market Road over bridge. National radio were covering the event as well, so it have been getting on the hour news bulletin coverage as well.

Speechifying is fun :sunny: No wise cracks about my big mouth either you lot. And Big Dave, I was standing up :lol:

[retro asian]

Very good speeches, and a very well organised ride!!

Mad props to all who were involved, and all who turned up. :rockon:

[gilly]

Nah he was fine, I left after i'd talked to the Nurse and the Doc turned up, the guy was fine really.

http://www.3news.co.nz/Biker-crashes...2/Default.aspx

Nope he was not ok. Thats me in the pic holding the pain relief gas.

Rider was asian dude (45) called Jock. Hes got a very nasty broken thigh/dislocated hip and busted up ankle.

No fault to the car, this rider was just going to fast and lost it. (30kph sign posted)

He sends his appologies for how the media will make a big deal out of this.

[Maha]

That was exceptional, to everyone involved and to those who turned and made this ride successful, thank you. For a first time effort at this kind of thing from a few of us, I can honestly say that it was a pleasure to put together. Im sure the crowd at the end was bigger than the start? Must have picked a few along the way. Thanks to Gremlin for getting us the Motorway at Wellesley st, a bit of traffic control at the set of lights was put in place to ensure all (I hope) bikes got around without stopping./

Massive Day :rockon:

[Big Dave]

Crossed wires - There were two incidents leaving the event.

[GOONR]

http://www.3news.co.nz/Biker-crashes...2/Default.aspx

Nope he was not ok. Thats me in the pic holding the pain relief gas.

Rider was asian dude (45) called Jock. Hes got a very nasty broken thigh/dislocated hip and busted up ankle.

No fault to the car, this rider was just going to fast and lost it. (30kph sign posted)

He sends his appologies for how the media will make a big deal out of this.

Poor bugger, as I was riding out an ambo and paramedic went past me in the opposite direction, I was kinda hoping they where just cutting through the domain.

[ManDownUnder]

Bugger.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Biker-crashes-on-Lovers-Lane-after-leaving-ACC-protests/tabid/209/articleID/129599/cat/772/Default.aspx


Rat shit!, hope it's not serious.


Nah he was fine, I left after i'd talked to the Nurse and the Doc turned up, the guy was fine really.


http://www.3news.co.nz/Biker-crashes...2/Default.aspx

Nope he was not ok. Thats me in the pic holding the pain relief gas.

Rider was asian dude (45) called Jock. Hes got a very nasty broken thigh/dislocated hip and busted up ankle.

No fault to the car, this rider was just going to fast and lost it. (30kph sign posted)

He sends his appologies for how the media will make a big deal out of this.


All of which supports (and was pre-empted by) the request by BRONZ for improved rider training.

[Dean]

Crossed wires - There were two incidents leaving the event.
been confirmed chur.

[gilly]

Yep I left alot later than everyone else, from what I saw there was a lady getting lifted on a strecther into ambo she was wearing a red jacket. From what I could see it was a head on on a tight left corner, looked nasty :(. Can anyone confirm? cant confirm this as of yet. I saw kasper directing traffic at the bottom of domain if that helps.

Asian dude.
He fell and hit car.

[GOONR]

All of which supports (and was pre-empted by) the request by BRONZ for improved rider training.

Yeah, I totally agree with more training and I could do with some. I found out a few things about my lack of skills (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112554) today, the way it stands right now I guess my options are NASS, more time riding and trying to work out the good advise from the crap.

[Tink]

I think I was the only L plate there. :eek5: Thats what I thought, but then madduck informed me you were there lol!!!


Well, that went off well! What a fantastic team effort. The official count of bikes from the Police traffic cameras the first time we went under one was 321. I counted 35 at the museum before the main bunch arrived, but honestly by then things got really busy and I was not in a counting kind of mood :D I know more riders hooked up with the ride so lets say in excess of 350.

Lets be watching TV one news today, they covered the whole thing, including taking film of the big ride going under the Market Road over bridge. National radio were covering the event as well, so it have been getting on the hour news bulletin coverage as well.

Speechifying is fun :sunny: No wise cracks about my big mouth either you lot. And Big Dave, I was standing up :lol:

Thanks Maha, Mully, Mom, etc etc... excellent speeches, excellent event... I will make the bridge one day... off to Puhoi now actually in the cage, going to try out a VTR250 tomorrow up there... :) Hope your bike is ok MOM !!!

[chasio]

The crashes are bad news in all senses. Commiserations to those on the wrong end of them, whatever the circumstances.

Here's one way of looking at it: 360 bikes did average 150km (?) each = 54,000km in heavy traffic. There were two incidents or one per 27,000km. Anyone know what the average biker crash rate is? Probably more frequent than that.

BUt a count of none at the Bikoi and the way home would be primo.

[firefighter]

http://www.3news.co.nz/Biker-crashes...2/Default.aspx

Nope he was not ok. Thats me in the pic holding the pain relief gas.

Rider was asian dude (45) called Jock. Hes got a very nasty broken thigh/dislocated hip and busted up ankle.

No fault to the car, this rider was just going to fast and lost it. (30kph sign posted)

He sends his appologies for how the media will make a big deal out of this.

Quite right, I meant he's ok, as in not going to die/mashed up/through windscreen etc.

Sorry we probably have very different opinions on what is a serious crash. However we won't let that overwhelm how well the rest of the day went!

Thanks so much to the organisers, the speakers were really good, and who would have thought i'd have happilly listened Phil Goff (and agreed to what he said) without a gun to my head?!

All in all, a great day and it was great to be a part of at least one protest ride.

[Maha]

The crashes are bad news in all senses. Commiserations to those on the wrong end of them, whatever the circumstances.

Here's one way of looking at it: 360 bikes did average 150km (?) each = 54,000km in heavy traffic. There were two incidents or one per 27,000km. Anyone know what the average biker crash rate is? Probably more frequent than that.

BUt a count of none at the Bikoi and the way home would be primo.

Yes and it was in thier own time also, not the rides time, they had clocked off by that stage.

Cheers to lady who gave us a loan of her walking stick for the Flag, brilliant effort and it looked the part on Graham's bike, duct tape n' all....:rockon:

[GOONR]

Thats what I thought, but then madduck informed me you were there lol!!!



Thanks Maha, Mully, Mom, etc etc... excellent speeches, excellent event... I will make the bridge one day... off to Puhoi now actually in the cage, going to try out a VTR250 tomorrow up there... :) Hope your bike is ok MOM !!!

Ahh, I went looking for "L"'s as well. I reckon you will find that the harbour bridge isn't as bad as the image you have in your head. Once I was comfortable on my bike I picked a really nice day to go over, no wind or anything. Now I go over twice a day no matter what the weather is doing.

If you come over on a weekend I'll meet ya and we can ride up to Puhoi, I haven't taken the bike up there yet!!

[NONONO]

Sorry to be the bastard in the pack but x2 down? Worst possible outcome.
Not pushing the blame and pray the people hurt have a swift recovery.
Waiting to see if we get hammered on the news, all it will take is footage of an ambulance and a voice over.
I also have to say it got pretty hairy sometimes at the back. Some people obviously interpreted "staggered rideing , no overtaking" as "go for your life mate". At some points, both on the out and in ride we were moving at pace with people in two lanes and cars and trucks moving between groups. Those of us trying to stay in a group and follow the speed limit had to ride alone for long periods, to catch the large groups would have been too dangerous.
If you were the guy on the BMW attempting to clear a path near the back, good on yer, sterling work mate. That white panel van you politely funneled into the left lane just was not watching what was happening.
Anyway, as i said, not bagging anyone, great turn out, get well soon. ACC wont see that the downed riders had clocked off though...

[GOONR]

Edited quote...

I also have to say it got pretty hairy sometimes at the back. Some people obviously interpreted "staggered rideing , no overtaking" as "go for your life mate". At some points, both on the out and in ride we were moving at pace with people in two lanes and cars and trucks moving between groups. Those of us trying to stay in a group and follow the speed limit had to ride alone for long periods, to catch the large groups would have been too dangerous.



Now I see why they say that the least experienced people should go at the front, glad that is where I was!

[Mom]

I have just got off the phone from the Heart Children representative. She is so delighted with our efforts today :D

The bear count was 140, and honestly anyone that saw those kids faces as the bears kept coming would have the same delight I had watching them. I will have a pic of the entire assembled bear-a-thon, nicely displayed soon, so will post it for you to see.

Now all they have to do is decide how best to distribute them. What a cool thing to do, makes you pleased to be a human sometimes.

[gilly]

Cheers to lady who gave us a loan of her walking stick for the Flag, brilliant effort and it looked the part on Graham's bike, duct tape n' all....:rockon:

Mine and ACC's pleasure.

Hockey is such a dangerous sport :)

[MadDuck]

Now I see why they say that the least experienced people should go at the front, glad that is where I was!

Also helps to have some mean ass filthy Harley rider watching your back too!

Top effort Maha, Mom, KiwiG, Mis.L, Mully, Gremlin and all the organisers. The speaking was a top effort.

See you all at the next one

[GOONR]

Also helps to have some mean ass filthy Harley rider watching your back too!

Top effort Maha, Mom, KiwiG, Mis.L, Gremlin and all the organisers. The speaking was a top effort.

See you all at the next one

That is very very true. And I am grateful for that!! All I could hear, even above the whaaaaa of my own bike was the harley, fantastic.

[Mom]

That is very very true. And I am grateful for that!! All I could hear, even above the whaaaaa of my own bike was the harley, fantastic.

Filthy, dirty, non waving Harley riders if you dont mind :dodge:

She sort of busts the stereotype out of the water really :love:

You did well today. Good for you getting out there!

[chasio]

I also have to say it got pretty hairy sometimes at the back. Some people obviously interpreted "staggered rideing , no overtaking" as "go for your life mate".

Yep, a small swarm went buzzing past from lane to lane on the Southern at one point after the turn around at Karaka (can't remeber where), but what I mainly saw was sensible people riding carefully and safely, and I was close to the back, too.

One query I do have is this:

If there is a gap in the staggered formation (say a rider pulls out for gas or things go awry at a roundabout - I saw both happen) should those in line behind the gap advance their position (breaking the no overtaking rule) to occupy the gap and make a tidy staggered formation again? Or is the gap just left?

I saw a few cars pull into such gaps and break up the line today.

[kave]

Definitely advance your position if safe to do so. Try to avoid switching from left to right, all that does is move the problem back.

[Jantar]

....
Here's one way of looking at it: 360 bikes did average 150km (?) each = 54,000km in heavy traffic. There were two incidents or one per 27,000km. Anyone know what the average biker crash rate is? Probably more frequent than that. .....
I damn well hope not, or I'd be averaging a crash a year. Try the Southern cross as a way of calculating averages: 100 bikes each riding 6000 km and an average of 3 prangs per event. That gives an average of one prang per 200,000 km.

[GOONR]

Any idea on how many bears made it?

[Dean]

3news just hyped up the one crash that occured in domain lovers lane argghhhh. Saying the crash explains why yadda yadda arghh.dam!

[Laxi]

farrkn tv3 can suck my.....
"1 biker got the chance to find out what their acc pays for" thanks for the support you wankers:mad:

[paturoa]

TV3 are now in the queue to kiss my hairy arse too.

Wankers - entirely focused on the bin.

I'm just preparing them an email to the effect of "kiss my hairy arse" and I'm watching other channels from now on.

[WarlockNZ]

saw it ..

did he fall off or was he hit??

[RiderInBlack]

3news just hyped up the one crash that occured in domain lovers lane argghhhh. Saying the crash explains why yadda yadda arghh.dam!Yer did not look good for the corse. That footage did more harm than good.

[gilly]

saw it ..

did he fall off or was he hit??

He fell, car not at fault.

[Crazy Steve]

OMG ! ! !

That looked like a Kb ive seen on the News just now.....

They will probaly put the Regos up to $2000 now ! ! !:crybaby:

Crazy Steve.

[Naki Rat]

TV1's coverage was great. So WTF is up with the tossers at TV3? Bloody good reason for boycotting any appearance on Campbell or other TV3 current affairs once this picks up momentum, after Tuesday :bash:

[WarlockNZ]

OMG ! ! !

That looked like a Kb ive seen on the News just now.....

They will probaly put the Regos up to $2000 now ! ! !:crybaby:

Crazy Steve.

I've said it before.

Steve .. you so CRAAZZY! :)

[Mom]

TV3 are now in the queue to kiss my hairy arse too.

Wankers - entirely focused on the bin.

I'm just preparing them an email to the effect of "kiss my hairy arse" and I'm watching other channels from now on.

The police heads them up mate, that direct from the TV3 camera man on site!


TV1's coverage was great. So WTF is up with the tossers at TV3? Bloody good reason for boycotting any appearance on Campbell or other TV3 current affairs once this picks up momentum, after Tuesday :bash:

see above


Any idea on how many bears made it?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129514028&postcount=357

[chasio]

I damn well hope not, or I'd be averaging a crash a year. Try the Southern cross as a way of calculating averages: 100 bikes each riding 6000 km and an average of 3 prangs per event. That gives an average of one prang per 200,000 km.

I suspect you and all the Southern Cross participants crash a lot less frequently than average, and I don't just mean on the event. You're an experienced bunch of riders and I doubt you get many people on Learner and Restricted licenses on big stuff like that. The 250 riders are the top crashers, eh? Some of them are probably well under 5000km between accidents.

But fark yeh, the media muck rakers will be loving the crashes AFTER the ride today. Are they making it clear it was not part of the ride? Thought so.

[Katman]

Rider was asian dude (45) called Jock. Hes got a very nasty broken thigh/dislocated hip and busted up ankle.

No fault to the car, this rider was just going to fast and lost it. (30kph sign posted)

He sends his appologies for how the media will make a big deal out of this.

Thankfully it sounds like he won't be able to make it on Tuesday.

[kave]

No mention of the crash on One News, excellent coverage.

[Dean]

Yer did not look good for the corse. That footage did more harm than good.

yeh typical media hype, the only 15 second clip of the protest was the guy in a strecther. So one sided, they are a news station FOR New Zealand supposed to be non biast the citizens should and deserve to see genuine footage of the protest. farrkin hell 3news.

[brendonjw]

Was a good ride, i was towards the back and had to do a bit of catching up at times as some have already mentioned, only said hi to a few peps but was good fun, peeled off at High brook on the way back and was wondering how the domain meeting went, looks like it went mostly fine :woohoo:
Wont be able to make the trip down on monday but will be up for other local cruises :scooter:

[MadDuck]

No mention of the crash on One News, excellent coverage.

Was great coverage on TV1. Even Fatt Maxs song got some publicity :wari:

[NONONO]

No mention of the crash on One News, excellent coverage.

Bet your arse the Nats and ACC noticed it.
For Fucks Sake, NO more ammunition for the enemy.

[Mom]

I am very disappointed. Really. Maha and his band of wonderful helpers managed to get in excess of 300 bikes safely through the Auckland Motorway system this morning without incident. Full credit to them all. Some of us have put an enormous amount of time and effort into planning and executing this ride today.

For one person to not be able to control the "wrist twist" down a very narrow, winding road, speed signed 30kph I might add, on cold tyres AFTER the event is over and end up in an ambo on his way to hospital is inexcusable! As a result he has potentially undermined all the friggen work that went into making this thing so good, AND damaged our protest in the process. How the hell do I stand up now and shout out how unfair this is!


Got to go now, I am apparently more than disappointed!

One more thing! Any of you heading to Wellington, take this as a fucking lesson!

[chasio]

TV1 Linky (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-protest-planned-acc-rises-3104716/video)
No mention of the crash on One News, excellent coverage.

[gilly]

You can't blame TV3.

They wanted news that was different to everyone else. And we gave it too them on a platter.

Please, please, please behave and take care going to and from Wellington. I saw some dicey stuff on the motorway today (some just can't help racing can they).

Thank you very much to the rider of a white Harley. They did an excellent job keeping the back of the bunch at an appropriate speed.

Thumbs up to the speakers, very well spoken.

[wisefxx]

anyone else have any problems with a nob head in a black bmw just after the bridge? i saw him having an arguement with a rider a couple of bikes ahead of me doing hand jestures etc etc then i swear he was trying to take me out only missing me by a couple of inches at best. then had the nerve to toot at me and pull the fingers. steel capped boots would have come in very handy :bash:

[allycatz]

Shame the bear donations and heart kids wasn't mentioned either...

[Rockbuddy]

One more thing! Any of you heading to Wellington, take this as a fucking lesson!

no need to take this tone at the rest of us because one clown crashed
:no:

[Mudfart]

lol there was mention on 3 of the 10 000 dollar wooden leg graham burton the absolute pyscho murderer got, paid for by ACC of course. He REALLY REALLY needs it, so he can pace up and down in his hotel room, I mean cell, at a cost of 60 000$+ per year to the tax payer. Wots a .22 bullet? $1.50?.

[RiderInBlack]

You can't blame TV3.Yes we can!! That Accident was not on the Protest Ride, but TV3 made it look that way:bash: Nasty.

[Mudfart]

its really the medias fault for only mentioning the bad side of a story. The rule of thumb for media is to present any side of a story that gets peoples blood boiling, and angry, thats their number one objective. Number last, is stories that make people feel warm and fuzzy.

[brendonjw]

lol there was mention on 3 of the 10 000 dollar wooden leg graham burton the absolute pyscho murderer got, paid for by ACC of course. He REALLY REALLY needs it, so he can pace up and down in his hotel room, I mean cell, at a cost of 60 000$+ per year to the tax payer. Wots a .22 bullet? $1.50?.

Ah you mean his new TITANIUM leg............

"The Weekend Herald has learned that the prosthetic leg is made from titanium parts and cost taxpayers $10,000. "

[Maha]

Yes we can!! That Accident was not on the Protest Ride, but TV3 made it look that way:bash: Nasty.

Thats correct Doug, you cant blame a Stockcar Meeting if a knob crashes his car on the way home.

[taff1954]

TV1's coverage was great. So WTF is up with the tossers at TV3? Bloody good reason for boycotting any appearance on Campbell or other TV3 current affairs once this picks up momentum, after Tuesday :bash:

TV3 = Can West = lowest common denominator programming.
Spills and thrills = more viewers = more revenue.

That's why I don't watch TV3

[NONONO]

Thats correct Doug, you cant blame a Stockcar Meeting if a knob crashes his car on the way home.

That kind of logic only works in the real world, not in the perverse land of half truths and lies inhabited by ACC and Nick Smith

[reemit]

TV1 did good.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-protest-acc-changes-3143640

[GOONR]

I have just got off the phone from the Heart Children representative. She is so delighted with our efforts today :D

The bear count was 140, and honestly anyone that saw those kids faces as the bears kept coming would have the same delight I had watching them. I will have a pic of the entire assembled bear-a-thon, nicely displayed soon, so will post it for you to see.

Now all they have to do is decide how best to distribute them. What a cool thing to do, makes you pleased to be a human sometimes.

Nice, good effort people!!

Midget GOONR has to go back to hospital some time in the next six weeks so I will catch up with Heart Children then.

[boman]

It may be that TV3 were only supplied with limited footage, maybe (tui?). I only saw a TV1 camera crew there, walking around interviewing people. Also the editors, at both news networks, are very good at modifying footage to suit themselves and sensationalise things.

[Big Dave]

Commiserations to the numptys.

I wouldn't (figuratively) bust a nut Mom.
It will be no more than a footnote by Wednesday.

[SARGE]

its really the medias fault for only mentioning the bad side of a story. The rule of thumb for media is to present any side of a story that gets peoples blood boiling, and angry, thats their number one objective. Number last, is stories that make people feel warm and fuzzy.

oh see .. i thought Journaists wer supposed to report a "Fair and Even" account


infotainment at its finest folks...

maybe these clowns should work HERE (http://www.theonion.com/content/index)

[Maha]

TV1 did good.
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-protest-acc-changes-3143640

Can ya get TV3's? I aint seen it yet.

[Mully]

Thanks for attending everyone - was a great ride, and good to meet some new people.

Miss Mully took a whole lot of photos on the North Western from an overbridge, so I'll post them up later.



For one person to not be able to control the "wrist twist" down a very narrow, winding road, speed signed 30kph I might add, on cold tyres AFTER the event is over and end up in an ambo on his way to hospital is inexcusable! As a result he has potentially undermined all the friggen work that went into making this thing so good, AND damaged our protest in the protest. How the hell do I stand up now and shout out how unfair this is!

You're a wise woman, "Annie". I had much the same thought after unleashing a string of expletives fit to make a longshoreman blush. Particularly on that road, which is usually full of traffic and covered in leaves.


Thats correct Doug, you cant blame a Stockcar Meeting if a knob crashes his car on the way home.

That's true in theory, Maha, but the reality is that perception is fact in these cases, and this hasn't assisted the perception of bikers.

[cowpatz]

HHmm might have heard that prang. I thought that it was 2 cagers that did a nose to tail but it must have been the bike hitting the car. It explains now why the riders behind me disappeared. If it was then that is the corner that really tightens up on itself and descends relatively steeply thru the bend. I can't excuse what he did but I can see how it might have happened.
Thanks to Maha, Mully, Mom and others for a well run protest. Looking at some of the weird actions by some of the cars, trucks and even caravans I was surprised that there was not more incidents.
I must be out of condition....my arse and wrists are still numb or achy.

[reemit]

Can ya get TV3's? I aint seen it yet.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Bikers-protest-proposed-ACC-hikes-/tabid/419/articleID/129596/cat/68/Default.aspx

[Big Dave]

New book: Where's GI Joe Now?

[reemit]

Nice turnout by the way, it just gets better, cu all in Wellingborough.

[SARGE]

New book: Where's GI Joe Now?

good lord .. looks like Walt Disney threw up on him... :sick:

[Maha]

Nice turnout by the way, it just gets better, cu all in Wellingborough.

Yip for sure, if anything can be taken out of today for those that are going to Wellington, its is possibly what it will be like getting into the Capital, but on a much lager scale.


good lord .. looks like Walt Disney threw up on him... :sick:

I saw Walt there, no hang on, it was caseye, as ya were....:Oops:

[Nasty]

Great report in the news ... well done guys!

[Mom]

Nice, good effort people!!

Midget GOONR has to go back to hospital some time in the next six weeks so I will catch up with Heart Children then.

Hope young Gooner gets the giraffe that was posted up here from Wellington, honestly the support for this ride has been amazing :yes:

[GOONR]

Hope young Gooner gets the giraffe that was posted up here from Wellington, honestly the support for this ride has been amazing :yes:

We are offered a lot by Heart Children but don't take anything, there are families out there that are in way more need than we are right now. I'm sure that the giraffe will find a loving home :sunny:

[GOONR]

Great report in the news ... well done guys!

Apparently I'm too ugly for TV, you can see me riding in but they cut my head off! :weep:

[caseye]

Yip for sure, if anything can be taken out of today for those that are going to Wellington, its is possibly what it will be like getting into the Capital, but on a much lager scale.



I saw Walt there, no hang on, it was caseye, as ya were....:Oops:

LOL Cheers Maha, tell "Annie" I've not yet had a reply to my first post re the ride today.
Well done also to all of the guys and girls who rode ahead and stopped traffic at roundabouts and traffic lights.
Just me or did our Police seem to be quite relaxed about us doing this?
Yep there were a few silly cagers but in all they seemed genuinely polite and accomodating on the motorways.:scooter::rockon:

[DidJit]

Big ups to all the Auckland Riders!
Ok, the ride itself was not 100% perfect, but hey — we're humans after all. I think in the main, we did pretty damn well today. Take it as practice for the next one.

To Maha: Well done mate. You stepped up to the plate and organised a very effective protest ride.

To Mom: That was a brilliant speech you made! Awesome!

To Ixion: You are developing into quite the canny statesman.

To the organisers behind the scenes: we appreciate all the work, effort and time you put into this.

I'll tell you one thing though: this ride did show me how easily a few hundred bikers could potentially bring a city to its knees if they so chose. Today showed me that we could quite easily choke the motorway system (the city's lifeblood), and if push comes to shove in the future, it is something that Messrs Merchant Banker Prime Minister; the Rogernomics boys and Business Round Table should note. (They probably won't unfortunately.)

Again, big ups on a good lil' protest ride!

[GOONR]

LOL Cheers Maha, tell "Annie" I've not yet had a reply to my first post re the ride today.
Well done also to all of the guys and girls who rode ahead and stopped traffic at roundabouts and traffic lights.
Just me or did our Police seem to be quite relaxed about us doing this?
Yep there were a few silly cagers but in all they seemed genuinely polite and accomodating on the motorways.:scooter::rockon:

I think that plod did a good job today and I reckon that most of the car's would have enjoyed watching all the bikes go by. The dude who lives next door to me came out when I got home and asked if I had been on the ride.. He was on the the motorway at the same time (in his 4x4), reckons it looked really cool.

[peasea]

380 counted out the gate at the BP Autobahn, then numbers grew as we picked up riders at the various ends of teh motorway. A great day for it not too hot nor too cold.
Everyone got their riding sussed pretty quickly and we got to our ultimate destination completely intact.
Speakers were all exceptional(yes Mom) even you,LOL, seriously your points were 100%on the money,well done guys and girls.
Was good to hear Phil Goff say if this change did come about he/labour "would" repeal it!
Worth noting too that this and other regional rides are considered to be pat of the build up to Tuesdays Main Event ride and that that is to be considered the start of the Bikers campaign, not the end!
I couldn't agree more National need to know that if they allow this proposal to become law they're finished.250,000 + riders and others alone could wipe out their entire majority and make absolutely sure of Act being wiped from the face of Parliament.
This is what will happen, no one is stopping their vigil after Tuesday's ride.
Welligton here we come.
:rockon:

Thanks for the info, good on ya folks!

[gwigs]

Great ride,..I was thinking on the way how Cagers never see us.. Well they would have noticed us today...:rockon:
Good on everone who attended and thanks to Maha,Mully ,Mom,Ixion and all the people involved organizing.
Nice to see all the bears donated.
Look out Nick Smith :bash: I,m coming Tuesday and I,ve got Backup...:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoo ter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter:

[peasea]

Apparently I'm too ugly for TV, you can see me riding in but they cut my head off! :weep:

Edited by Henry VIII maybe?

[firefighter]

anyone else have any problems with a nob head in a black bmw just after the bridge? i saw him having an arguement with a rider a couple of bikes ahead of me doing hand jestures etc etc then i swear he was trying to take me out only missing me by a couple of inches at best. then had the nerve to toot at me and pull the fingers. steel capped boots would have come in very handy :bash:

I saw that about 40m ahead of me. Was curious what that was about too......although imagine what 300+ bikers would have done to him had he knocked you off! What are these suicidal f-wits thinking?!

[k2w3]

Didn't see any agro, but some dude sat in the fast lane and refused to move for awhile.
.
Great effort to the family I met who came down from Whangarei. Him and youngster on one and her on another. Nice one.

[DMCD]

anyone else have any problems with a nob head in a black bmw just after the bridge? i saw him having an arguement with a rider a couple of bikes ahead of me doing hand jestures etc etc then i swear he was trying to take me out only missing me by a couple of inches at best. then had the nerve to toot at me and pull the fingers. steel capped boots would have come in very handy :bash:

Yep, i was right next to you :scooter: on the black cruiser, he almost took me out as-well, I wanted to stop and hive him a piece of my mind :angry2:.

[Big Dave]

Full res image - large file

[NONONO]

Big ups to all the Auckland Riders!
Ok, the ride itself was not 100% perfect, but hey — we're humans after all. I think in the main, we did pretty damn well today. Take it as practice for the next one.

To Maha: Well done mate. You stepped up to the plate and organised a very effective protest ride.

To Mom: That was a brilliant speech you made! Awesome!

To Ixion: You are developing into quite the canny statesman.

To the organisers behind the scenes: we appreciate all the work, effort and time you put into this.

I'll tell you one thing though: this ride did show me how easily a few hundred bikers could potentially bring a city to its knees if they so chose. Today showed me that we could quite easily choke the motorway system (the city's lifeblood), and if push comes to shove in the future, it is something that Messrs Merchant Banker Prime Minister; the Rogernomics boys and Business Round Table should note. (They probably won't unfortunately.)

Again, big ups on a good lil' protest ride!

Agreed, apart from the 'Big Ups". Not from the Bronx, or 16 years old so am only assuming you mean 'Well Done".
I think, if and when we need to, we can close down the big centers at any time we wish, we just hope we don't need to go that far.
Wondering how the guy who binned is feeling now? I know how I would feel.
He at least came out to support the campaign and so deserves some credit. Lets look after our own. How about a get well soon card, with a small "don't do it again" message tucked away in the bottom corner?
Cmon, we're only human (Nick Smith exempt).

[DMCD]

Ah you mean his new TITANIUM leg............

"The Weekend Herald has learned that the prosthetic leg is made from titanium parts and cost taxpayers $10,000. "

Yea the guy interviewing me wanted to get a comment about that but i didn't have a well formed opinion on it so i just said "no comment".

[Cloggy]

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Looks pretty impressive.
Well done guys.
I am really looking forward to Tuesday. It will be quite a sight to behold.

[GOONR]

Yea the guy interviewing me wanted to get a comment about that but i didn't have a well formed opinion on it so i just said "no comment".

"No comment" is such a great comment at the appropriate time.

[MadDuck]

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Awesome photo Big Dave.

[Little Miss Trouble]

Thanks to everyone who turned out today, and of course HUGE thanks to Mom, Maha & Mully as well as all the guys & girls working in the background to make it all happen.


The looks on these little dudes faces as the bears kept coming was priceless :sunny:

[DMCD]

"No comment" is such a great comment at the appropriate time.

Yea, i also didn't think it was relative to the issue.

[oldguy]

Can ya get TV3's? I aint seen it yet. the camera guy filmed the 3 of us, as we pulled up.

[jetboy]

What a cool ride, thanks to the organisers!

I was 2min late and caught up with the rear of the pack as it was still northbound before Silverdale...heading south just after the U-Turn at Silverdale there was a van the could have caused a pretty big pileup of bikers...he just pulled right out in front of a car caught amongst bikes, narrowly missing (and by narrow I mean less than 1m) both the bikes in front of him and the car behind.
I wish that was caught on camera for the news.

Like some other people have posted I thought it was a bit too hard keeping up with the lead pack. No complaints, but would have been nice to be bunched up a bit instead of trying to keep up...and no it's not because I was on a Honda!

Other than that (and a sore butt) I thought it was a good ride! Power to the people!

EDIT: I just wanted to say that whoever was on the trike up front with the cool skull helmet: I think your skull helmet is cool.

[Dean]

New book: Where's GI Joe Now?

Only a few brown guys in the photo XD we brown and proud aye Gi joe, its all about that brown its all the rage at the mo I hear.

[Grahameeboy]

What a cool ride, thanks to the organisers!

I was 2min late and caught up with the rear of the pack as it was still northbound before Silverdale...heading south just after the U-Turn at Silverdale there was a van the could have caused a pretty big pileup of bikers...he just pulled right out in front of a car caught amongst bikes, narrowly missing (and by narrow I mean less than 1m) both the bikes in front of him and the car behind.
I wish that was caught on camera for the news.

Like some other people have posted I thought it was a bit too hard keeping up with the lead pack. No complaints, but would have been nice to be bunched up a bit instead of trying to keep up...and no it's not because I was on a Honda!

Other than that (and a sore butt) I thought it was a good ride! Power to the people!

EDIT: I just wanted to say that whoever was on the trike up front with the cool skull helmet: I think your skull helmet is cool.

Maha has a Honda.....

[PhantasmNZ]

Maha has a Honda.....

We'll have no honda bashing thx :) there's nuffin wrong with them (unless you've got to pull them apart which can be a bitch)

[Big Dave]

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[Ixion]

Can't blame the TV station for publishing what happened.

It's news, that's what they do

A great pity though, probably undid most of teh hard work Mom and Maha did.

That road's not really tricky, slow yes, but straight forward.

Either a novice rider who stuffed up , OK, that's what inexperienced means ; or an experienced rider doing stupid shit.

I don't know which , so I'll not make any judgements.

But the lesson is clear

Please LEAVE THE ROSSI STUFF behind, anyone heading down to Wellington (or up to Wellington, or across to Wellington).

There's a time and place for trying to get your knee down, THIS IS NOT IT

Slow the fuck down, OK.

[peasea]

Can't blame the TV station for publishing what happened.

It's news, that's what they do

A great pity though, probably undid most of teh hard work Mom and Maha did.

That road's not really tricky, slow yes, but straight forward.

Either a novice rider who stuffed up , OK, that's what inexperienced means ; or an experienced rider doing stupid shit.

I don't know which , so I'll not make any judgements.

But the lesson is clear

Please LEAVE THE ROSSI STUFF behind, anyone heading down to Wellington (or up to Wellington, or across to Wellington).

There's a time and place for trying to get your knee down, THIS IS NOT IT

Slow the fuck down, OK.

Thought the same things myself. I know that road and couldn't see why one would come a cropper unless someone, biker or other, did something silly. It would be nice to know. Anyone see what heppened?

[PhantasmNZ]

There's a time and place for trying to get your knee down, THIS IS NOT IT

Slow the fuck down, OK.

Well said.

[quickbuck]

Slow the fuck down, OK.

Yup. Agree there.
Might even take the Avanti down just to make a point!

[GOONR]

Off topic but seems I have just spent my day with you lot I thought I would share something.

I have had a great day out on the bike, met some really cool people, sat down with a beer in front of the football (no not that one, the one with the round ball) and..... have just found out that Mrs GOONR is expecting Midget GOONR number 2.

Does it get any better than this :woohoo::sunny::wari::sunny::sunny::woohoo:

[Maha]

Big ups to all the Auckland Riders!
Ok, the ride itself was not 100% perfect, but hey — we're humans after all. I think in the main, we did pretty damn well today. Take it as practice for the next one.

To Maha: Well done mate. You stepped up to the plate and organised a very effective protest ride.

To Mom: That was a brilliant speech you made! Awesome!

To Ixion: You are developing into quite the canny statesman.

To the organisers behind the scenes: we appreciate all the work, effort and time you put into this.

I'll tell you one thing though: this ride did show me how easily a few hundred bikers could potentially bring a city to its knees if they so chose. Today showed me that we could quite easily choke the motorway system (the city's lifeblood), and if push comes to shove in the future, it is something that Messrs Merchant Banker Prime Minister; the Rogernomics boys and Business Round Table should note. (They probably won't unfortunately.)

Again, big ups on a good lil' protest ride!

Thank you for your comments DidJit...
I knew at the first turn around that we could have issues with spaces.
The line of bikes was almost back to the start point.
That being said, we did keep to 50 kph till about opposite the Autobahn then up to 70-80kph. We kept around that speed right out Westgate. I had a bike cop alongside at some point talking to me about the turn around at Westgate. He went ahead and halted traffic. The following group approaching Westgate were telling us to slow down, so we did. Slowed to 50kph all the way back into the city. Once throught the City (around Market Rd area) we increased the speed back up to 70kph. Northbound after Karaka, back down to 50kph. A few things learned for sure, as I said before, this is the first group ride on this scale that I have had anything to do with. But!! we got to the Museum at midday which is what I stated at the begining....:rockon:

[PhantasmNZ]

off topic but seems i have just spent my day with you lot i thought i would share something.

I have had a great day out on the bike, met some really cool people, sat down with a beer in front of the football (no not that one, the one with the round ball) and..... Have just found out that mrs goonr is expecting midget goonr number 2.

Does it get any better than this :woohoo::sunny::wari::sunny::sunny::woohoo:

congratulations :)

[Big Dave]

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[Sharry]

Goonr how wonderful. Congradulations to you and Mrs Goonr :woohoo::wari:

[Mully]

A sample of the (97!!) photos that Miss Mully took from the overbridge after Lincoln Road.

She said it was an awesome sight and sound.

Anyone know who these two are?? This is her favourite photo....

[peasea]

Off topic but seems I have just spent my day with you lot I thought I would share something.

I have had a great day out on the bike, met some really cool people, sat down with a beer in front of the football (no not that one, the one with the round ball) and..... have just found out that Mrs GOONR is expecting Midget GOONR number 2.

Does it get any better than this :woohoo::sunny::wari::sunny::sunny::woohoo:

Eryup! Get some good drugs and go completely gaga.

I saved some fireworks too.

Seriously, congrats.

[Little Miss Trouble]

Off topic but seems I have just spent my day with you lot I thought I would share something.

I have had a great day out on the bike, met some really cool people, sat down with a beer in front of the football (no not that one, the one with the round ball) and..... have just found out that Mrs GOONR is expecting Midget GOONR number 2.

Does it get any better than this :woohoo::sunny::wari::sunny::sunny::woohoo:

Congrats!:sunny:

[Mom]

A sample of the (97!!) photos that Miss Mully took from the overbridge after Lincoln Road.

She said it was an awesome sight and sound.

Anyone know who these two are?? This is her favourite photo....

Gizza look! ;)

I took some pics at the beginning, but sadly the day overwhelmed my photo taking ability.

[DidJit]

I knew at the first turn around that we could have issues with spaces.
The line of bikes was almost back to the start point.
That being said, we did keep to 50 kph till about opposite the Autobahn then up to 70-80kph. We kept around that speed right out Westgate. I had a bike cop alongside at some point talking to me about the turn around at Westgate. He went ahead and halted traffic. The following group approaching Westgate were telling us to slow down, so we did. Slowed to 50kph all the way back into the city. Once throught the City (around Market Rd area) we increased the speed back up to 70kph. Northbound after Karaka, back down to 50kph. A few things learned for sure, as I said before, this is the first group ride on this scale that I have had anything to do with. But!! we got to the Museum at midday which is what I stated at the begining....:rockon:

All good Maha — group rides of this scale aren't something we do everyday, so there were always bound to be a few gaps open up. It was still a very impressive column of bikes 2 abreast!

[PhantasmNZ]

Thank you for your comments DidJit...
I knew at the first turn around that we could have issues with spaces.
The line of bikes was almost back to the start point.
That being said, we did keep to 50 kph till about opposite the Autobahn then up to 70-80kph. We kept around that speed right out Westgate. I had a bike cop alongside at some point talking to me about the turn around at Westgate. He went ahead and halted traffic. The following group approaching Westgate were telling us to slow down, so we did. Slowed to 50kph all the way back into the city. Once throught the City (around Market Rd area) we increased the speed back up to 70kph. Northbound after Karaka, back down to 50kph. A few things learned for sure, as I said before, this is the first group ride on this scale that I have had anything to with. But!! we got to the Museum at midday which is what I stated at the begining....:rockon:

The worst part from the TEC perspective seemed to be the change onto the norwestern... I was doing 115-120 (with a bike cop following on just behind me !) to catch up to the lead pack with a couple of riders who'd joined late. Other than that I think the traffic screwed the flow in a couple of areas - so that is wasn't no much the speed of the lead pack - but the stop/start in traffic of the rear that caused the seperation and allowed more cages into the pack.

All in all I think it was pretty smooth - it's very hard to get a big pack moving like that - especially through single lane interchanges, and not get a few cages in between. It was hard though at the tail end to keep the bikes pushing forward to close the gaps - even if we slowed the cars that pull into our lane - as there were a lot of riders who still didn't move forward.

That said - I would much much rather see overcautious riders and have a few gaps than see everyone splitting like crazy to jump to the front of the pack. Credit to all that there were no incidents en-route.

Anyone at the rear have trouble with the silver merc that tried to take me out, then mully, then cut in further up, and then left the motorway complete a few hundred metres up? tosser! (another steel toe cap moment in the making on other circumstances!)

[Big Dave]

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[GOONR]

Thank you for your comments DidJit...
I knew at the first turn around that we could have issues with spaces.
The line of bikes was almost back to the start point.
That being said, we did keep to 50 kph till about opposite the Autobahn then up to 70-80kph. We kept around that speed right out Westgate. I had a bike cop alongside at some point talking to me about the turn around at Westgate. He went ahead and halted traffic. The following group approaching Westgate were telling us to slow down, so we did. Slowed to 50kph all the way back into the city. Once throught the City (around Market Rd area) we increased the speed back up to 70kph. Northbound after Karaka, back down to 50kph. A few things learned for sure, as I said before, this is the first group ride on this scale that I have had anything to do with. But!! we got to the Museum at midday which is what I stated at the begining....:rockon:

I think that you, and everyone else did a sterling job!

Next time you organise something for Auckland count me in!

[Sis]

.... I reckon that most of the car's would have enjoyed watching all the bikes go by. ...

I think that there was a nose-to-tail on the Southern just at Papakura. As we rode back up, heading north, I thought that the cars travelling south were banking up fast and I thought "we did that". Afterwards when I returned home, on the same stretch of motorway, there was sand covering oil so I guess some cager was so busy rubber-necking at us and didn't see the slow traffic ahead.

[Grahameeboy]

We'll have no honda bashing thx :) there's nuffin wrong with them (unless you've got to pull them apart which can be a bitch)

No you have got it all wrong...I was bashing Maha

[Mully]

Gizza look! ;)

I took some pics at the beginning, but sadly the day overwhelmed my photo taking ability.

I took a whole lot on the little digital cam I had with me too.

Are you on Facebook??

I don't want to clog up Spank's bandwidth

[Big Dave]

Blue, Blue, Blue Suede shoes.
Blue, Blue, Blue Suede shoes.

[Cristian]

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-protest-acc-changes-3143640/video

[PhantasmNZ]

No you have got it all wrong...I was bashing Maha
Oh well that's ok then ... I think .. ! :bash:

[PhantasmNZ]

I took a whole lot on the little digital cam I had with me too.

Are you on Facebook??

I don't want to clog up Spank's bandwidth

Facebook linky?

(there's usually a "public link" at the bottom of albums to share pic albums with the world - you don't even have to be on facebook to view em)

Of course you can also put the piccy up on facebook and use the IMG tags to display the piccy here saving KB bandwidth...

[MadDuck]

.... have just found out that Mrs GOONR is expecting Midget GOONR number 2.

Congrats. Thats awesome.

[PhantasmNZ]

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-protest-acc-changes-3143640/video

Well, my 1.5 seconds of fame in the background centrescreen 1:11-1:12 :)

[DidJit]

Well, my 1.5 seconds of fame in the background centrescreen 1:11-1:12 :)

Me, Din & that fantastic shirt @ 01:05. :yes:

[Mom]

I took a whole lot on the little digital cam I had with me too.

Are you on Facebook??

I don't want to clog up Spank's bandwidth

Facebook? I am Old Lady!

[Grahameeboy]

Blue, Blue, Blue Suede shoes.
Blue, Blue, Blue Suede shoes.

What a mottly lot...and what is that pose Ixion?

[chasio]

The worst part from the TEC perspective seemed to be the change onto the norwestern... I was doing 115-120 (with a bike cop following on just behind me !) to catch up to the lead pack with a couple of riders who'd joined late. Other than that I think the traffic screwed the flow in a couple of areas - so that is wasn't no much the speed of the lead pack - but the stop/start in traffic of the rear that caused the seperation and allowed more cages into the pack.

I was riding probably three quarters of the way back (or more). At the Westgate roundabout the light went red a few bikes in front of me and we all came to a standstill for it behind the two who stopped. There was someone blocking the road in from the Hobsonville side so no traffic was coming around, but the compliance with the red light obviously won the day. I'm not sure if I'd have gone through it either, but now I know what to expect I would see it differently.

Could have used some more poliss as I see it.

Anyway that gave a big gap with cars in, probably with no idea we were trying to ride as a column with those far in front. We were doing similar speeds to try and close the gap.

[PhantasmNZ]

Me, Din & that fantastic shirt @ 01:05. :yes: Have 2 say Din's shirt is awesome... can see/read it for miles ! -- and get's right to the point

[Big Dave]

What a mottly lot...and what is that pose Ixion?


Stellllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!


Dude was shouting so to be heard.

[ManDownUnder]

Big ups to the organisers...

... and the cops. There were a few muftis in the crowd of cars, as well as the HP cars and bikes that really did an awesome job of streamlining the whole thing, and helped prevent the ride from getting split up and spreading out

Thanks all. An awesome day out.

[peasea]

Facebook? I am Old Lady!

You sure he didn't mean 'face plant'?

[Maha]

The flag looks like a well used Civil War Flag retuning from a great battle.
In a way, I guess it did.......Us V Them...:ar15:

[Dean]

I liked the guy in the crowd who when I think anne was speaking he goes "In the words of Hone lets shoot the bastards!" crowd cheered. Ledgendary moment and words I wont forget.

[Reckless]

Thank you for your comments DidJit...
I knew at the first turn around that we could have issues with spaces.
The line of bikes was almost back to the start point.
That being said, we did keep to 50 kph till about opposite the Autobahn then up to 70-80kph. We kept around that speed right out Westgate. I had a bike cop alongside at some point talking to me about the turn around at Westgate. He went ahead and halted traffic. The following group approaching Westgate were telling us to slow down, so we did. Slowed to 50kph all the way back into the city. Once throught the City (around Market Rd area) we increased the speed back up to 70kph. Northbound after Karaka, back down to 50kph. A few things learned for sure, as I said before, this is the first group ride on this scale that I have had anything to do with. But!! we got to the Museum at midday which is what I stated at the begining....:rockon:

Good on ya mate for all the hard work and in the end you clicked on to the best speed so all good as far as I'm concerned!!

It was probably a bloody good shake down run for the big one on Monday (and future rides) for Ixion and his crew. I can't make it so good luck all!!!

500 in Dunedin bloody good effort!! Com'on us Dorklanders we gotta get our shit together twice the bikes here!!

[Maha]

No you have got it all wrong...I was bashing Maha

I love taking a beating form you GB you know that....:love:

[Maha]

I liked the guy in the crowd who when I think anne was speaking he goes "In the words of Hone lets shoot the bastards!" crowd cheered. Ledgendary moment and words I wont forget.

Or at the begining, someone asked me ''will there be a fuel stop''?......:Oops:

[GOONR]

500 in Dunedin bloody good effort!! Com'on us Dorklanders we gotta get our shit together twice the bikes here!!

I thought that when I watched the news, there is no reason that we cant get much higher numbers. Dya think they stayed at home thinking, well I'm doing my bit on Monday / Tuesday..?

[GOONR]

Or at the begining, someone asked me ''will there be a fuel stop''?......:Oops:

I got better mileage today than I have ever done. Must stop just commuting and get out more often. :scooter:

[PhantasmNZ]

It was possibly publicity (outside KB and BRONZ) that let us down a bit ... Whilst I was handing out flyers during the week - I spoke to quite a number of bikers - none said "oh yeah I know about it..."

[Dean]

Or at the begining, someone asked me ''will there be a fuel stop''?......:Oops:

Haha when I told you I was Dean a person across said "oh its the infamous Dean" and anne goes "quick everyone lets talk shit". rofl :blah:

[Taz]

Dya think they stayed at home thinking, well I'm doing my bit on Monday / Tuesday..?

I for one am working sat and sun this weekend but am leaving Auck at 7am on monday to head to masterton. Taking the Adv route of course. then will meet up with you all at the stadium. If you're working RING IN SICK!!.:)

[MadDuck]

It was possibly publicity (outside KB and BRONZ) that let us down a bit ...

Interesting though ... I saw a customer of mine at the Autobahn in his work van and his first comment to me was "You doing this protest ride today"?

A non biker.

[Mully]

Facebook linky?

(there's usually a "public link" at the bottom of albums to share pic albums with the world - you don't even have to be on facebook to view em)

Of course you can also put the piccy up on facebook and use the IMG tags to display the piccy here saving KB bandwidth...

Stand by then. I've done Miss Mully's ones, but I have to do mine.


Facebook? I am Old Lady!

Oh yeah. I forgot.....

Stand by...

[peasea]

Having skimmed all these ACC threads I must say that I'm really (truly) surprised at how many kb'ers have not ridden in large groups before. Don't you go on poker runs? Don't you go on rallies? WTF?

I ride in groups of dozens or more regularly and hundreds occasionally. You pick your spot and stick to it. How hard can it be?

However, good on everyone for taking part and I hope that the experiences of late will make the next group ride more comfortable. There's nothing like being part of a big bunch, it's an adrenaline rush, no alcohol (etc) required.

FCKACC

[PhantasmNZ]

The flag looks like a well used Civil War Flag retuning from a great battle.
In a way, I guess it did.......Us V Them...:ar15:

you can picture it fluttering away over a desered bike shop parking lot.... tumbleweed blows by and we hear the distant roar of a Honda 1300... suddenly Maha rides in over the horizon, the severed head of Nick Smith bungeed to his pac rack....

[GOONR]

I for one am working sat and sun this weekend but am leaving Auck at 7am on monday to head to masterton. Taking the Adv route of course. then will meet up with you all at the stadium. If you're working RING IN SICK!!.

If my riding ability was up to it I would. That Journey is just too far for me, I would love to be there on the 17th!

[Maha]

you can picture it fluttering away over a desered bike shop parking lot.... tumbleweed blows by and we hear the distant roar of a Honda 1300... suddenly Maha rides in over the horizon, the severed head of Nick Smith bungeed to his pac rack....

What a script!!!!!..........:wari:
Should I be chewing gum and spittin'?......


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[GOONR]

Having skimmed all these ACC threads I must say that I'm really (truly) surprised at how many kb'ers have not ridden in large groups before. Don't you go on poker runs? Don't you go on rallies? WTF?

I ride in groups of dozens or more regularly and hundreds occasionally. You pick your spot and stick to it. How hard can it be?

However, good on everyone for taking part and I hope that the experiences of late will make the next group ride more comfortable. There's nothing like being part of a big bunch, it's an adrenaline rush, no alcohol (etc) required.

FCKACC

I've old been riding a few months, give me a chance I'll get there :yes:

EDIT: "I've old been riding a few months" Should read "I've only been riding a few months" (but have had several beers whilst sat here :) )

[PhantasmNZ]

I've old been riding a few months, give me a chance I'll get there :yes:

...and good on ya for making it through your first group ride... can be quite a scary experience - totally different to riding solo - suddenly you have to start thinking not only about your own position - but where is everyone else and where are they going..

it does get easier - I like riding in groups - so long as you trust those riding around you - it always helps if you can work out what they'll do in any given situation.. !

[ManDownUnder]

I saw that about 40m ahead of me. Was curious what that was about too......although imagine what 300+ bikers would have done to him had he knocked you off! What are these suicidal f-wits thinking?!


He's thinking - I could hurt them, I won't be hurt and as the victim they will have to pay increased levies.

So in the interests of one levy for all, I propose we find them and beat them to a bloodied pulp. Don't kill them though - just enough to leave them on ACC for 20 or 30 years

[peasea]

I've old been riding a few months, give me a chance I'll get there :yes:

Well bloody good on ya, keep it up (if you know what I mean) and practice makes perfect.

You don't get to be an old biker (and I'm FUCKIN' old) by riding like a fuckwit.

On ya.

[yungatart]

Awesome effort people!

We had in excess of 220 here in HB. Lovely weather and a surprisingly well behaved bunch...I reckon they were scared witless by the tart who did riders brief! She's scary! :innocent:
Sorry about your flag...I feel really bad....have pm'ed Madduck about it....it is being sorted as we speak!

[PhantasmNZ]

Quote:
Originally Posted by PhantasmNZ
you can picture it fluttering away over a desered bike shop parking lot.... tumbleweed blows by and we hear the distant roar of a Honda 1300... suddenly Maha rides in over the horizon, the severed head of Nick Smith bungeed to his pac rack....

What a script!!!!!..........
Should I be chewing gum and spittin'?......



A crowd start to assemble from all directions, gathering around Maha Suddenly one of the croud shouts out..... and the gathering silences

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"... Will the be a gas stop? "

[retro asian]

Almost worthy of a caption competition...

[PhantasmNZ]

Originally Posted by GOONR
I've old been riding a few months, give me a chance I'll get there

Well bloody good on ya, keep it up (if you know what I mean) and practice makes perfect.

You don't get to be an old biker (and I'm FUCKIN' old) by riding like a fuckwit.

On ya.

Judging by GOONR's recent news.... keeping it up doesn't seem to be an issue!

[MadDuck]

A crowd start to assemble from all directions, gathering around Maha Suddenly one of the croud shouts out..... and the gathering silences

"... Will the be a gas stop? "

...and we will take that road over there. Oh you mean the Motorway ? :scooter:

[GOONR]

Judging by GOONR's recent news.... keeping it up doesn't seem to be an issue!
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[MacD]

See you all again at the Domain tomorrow for the Herald photoshoot (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112568)!

[peasea]

...and good on ya for making it through your first group ride... can be quite a scary experience - totally different to riding solo - suddenly you have to start thinking not only about your own position - but where is everyone else and where are they going..

it does get easier - I like riding in groups - so long as you trust those riding around you - it always helps if you can work out what they'll do in any given situation.. !

Well said. Keep your act together and the rush is like nothing else.

The first time I rode in a group (back in the 70's) I thought all hell had broken loose, but fuck, what a buzz. You can smoke pot, drink piss, pop pills, shoot smack, smoke P, snort coke or fuck the missus (if you're bored) but riding with 300-odd Harleys just pops ya socks.

If you're gonna go non-denominational then 300 can reach into the thousands and 'incomprehensional' works its way into the vocabulary.

ACC, fuck 'em.

[GOONR]

...and we will take that road over there. Oh you mean the Motorway ? :scooter:


Yeah, that was funny as!

[Sharry]

Almost worthy of a caption competition...

OH my faithful followers...... Bow down before me :not:

[caseye]

"Annie", "I say Annie go get yer speechifying sorted out girl".