National ride updates

[Hanne]

THE CAMPAIGN BEGINS TOMORROW

6000 bikes flooded Wellington city this morning and met with enormous public support.

Twelve representatives from the BIKEOI group were admitted to Nick Smith's office.
Although their points were listened to they met with no particular response.
Mr Smith is 'receptive' to more injury prevention campaigns.
This is not enough.

So the message being sent out is this:

THE CAMPAIGN BEGINS TOMORROW






Watch this space.

(Previous posts on updates throughout the ride have been moved to the post below)


COVERAGE:
NZ HERALD (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10609835)
TV One News (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-converge-parliament-in-protest-3148676/video)
TV3 News (http://www.3news.co.nz/Bikers-descend-on-Wellington-to-protest-ACC-levy-hikes/tabid/209/articleID/129903/cat/87/Default.aspx)
Radio NZ (http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/11/17/1245d3e60425)

TV One 6pm (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/acc-levy-hike-review-after-major-protest-3152378/video?vid=3152493)
TV Three 6pm (http://www.3news.co.nz/Bikers-New-ACC-levies-will-turn-us-into-criminals/tabid/370/articleID/130022/cat/525/Default.aspx)
Prime News 5.30pm (http://www.primetv.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=123) around 3 mins in

[Hanne]

Delegation of 12 currently meeting with ACC minister Nick Smith

12.13pm 6000 Bikes have arrived at Parliament

11.48am First of the bikes have arrived in Wellington and are making their way to Parliament now

11.18am: Revised estimate of 5000 bikes
10.57am: 'At least 2000 bikes' have joined up together at this stage
400 bikes leaving 10am from Levin
500 already passed thorugh Kapiti


COVERAGE:
NZ HERALD (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10609835)
TV One News (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-converge-parliament-in-protest-3148676/video)
TV3 News (http://www.3news.co.nz/Bikers-descend-on-Wellington-to-protest-ACC-levy-hikes/tabid/209/articleID/129903/cat/87/Default.aspx)
Radio NZ (http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/11/17/1245d3e60425)

From Naki Rat: A caller to NewstalkZB (http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/streaming/listenlivewindow/ ) Wellington is reporting that he has seen oncoming motorcycles 4 (?) abreast for at least 8 kilometres on the Foxton straights and they are still continuing. His estimate is 1500 bikes.
Using the DROPDOWN you can access the wellington station's webfeed

CALLING ALL MOTORCYCLISTS BETWEEN SANSON AND WELLINGTON:

United we stand: We want to make this last leg have as much impact as possible and enter Wellington as one group, not in dribs and drabs.
All motorcyclists between Sanson and Wellington to meet at Sanson, corner of SH1 and SH3. Meet from 8.30am, ride briefing 8.45am, LEAVING Sanson at 9am

Tuesday 17 November, 2009

0900 - Depart Sanson
Assemble in the parking area at the intersection of SH1 & SH3.
Depart onto SH1.

1000 - Pass through Levin - 400 bikes waiting to join ride as of 9.45am
We will be joining the first major group to head into Wellington but will NOT BE STOPPING

NOTE: Some Palmerston North Riders leaving Palmerston North Square with the last group leaving at 9am. Meet at Fatboyz Bar for a 9.40am briefing. Leaving Levin 10am sharp & picking up riders at Otaki, Waikanae & Queen Elizabeth park on way to Papakowhai

1130 - Depart Papakowhai Rd
We will assemble with all the others for the final push into Wellington, connecting with those coming from SH2.

1200 - Park up at the Cake Tin, and march to Parliament steps to meet the Minister at 1215.
The final ride into Wellington could potentially stretch out for kilometres, please BE PATIENT and COURTEOUS.


The organisers will be messaging the BRONZ phone here in Auckland when they arrive at and leave each main location (see flyer here (http://www.bronz.org.nz/acc.html)). For those wishing to contact the ride organisers the BRONZ number is 022 6460 312

This is for those wanting to follow the progress of the ride.

All updates will be posted in this thread.

Cheers,

Hanne

Numbers:

Bikes waiting to join ride in Levin: 400 as of 9.45am

500 bikes already passed though Kapiti

Revised estimate of numbers of in Taupo, 1.30 on Monday, around 500 bikes present

Ride down on Tuesday has passed without incident.

Riders are spending the night in Palmerston North/ Feilding and regrouping at Sanson for a 9am departure on Tuesday. There will also be a group leaving Palmerston North from the Square at 9am and meeting the main group at Levin at 10am.

[Hanne]

Departed Cambridge @ 11am

[paturoa]

Are there any estimates on numbers at each depart point?

[StoneY]

I was just called this morning as a 'pile of bikes' roared through Ngarawahia mate says it was to quote him verbaitm a "Fuckin AWESOME' sight to behold

You all ride safe, and see you soon

[2wheeldrifter]

Coming thru Tokoroa between 11.35 to 12.15 today I counted only 62 bikes while eating lunch, with the main group of about 20-25 and the rest drips and draps..

[sunhuntin]

are they going from waiouru to palmy? if so, which way [via bulls or fielding?]

[kevie]

are they going from waiouru to palmy? if so, which way [via bulls or fielding?]

from what I can gather via Bulls and disperse at Sanson for the evening. regrouping there in the morning for the next stage



Hanne if you watching this is official numbers of bikes available at the depart points?????

[sunhuntin]

awesome, so they should be hitting bulls about 5.30-ish? might take the bike for a ride if the weathers clear and get some photos.

[kevie]

awesome, so they should be hitting bulls about 5.30-ish? might take the bike for a ride if the weathers clear and get some photos.

Had the same thought and set up the vid camera LOL in the car tho ... bikes in the shop getting the carbs tuned and balanced so hope its ready for leaving tomorrow morning lol

[sunhuntin]

Had the same thought and set up the vid camera LOL in the car tho ... bikes in the shop getting the carbs tuned and balanced so hope its ready for leaving tomorrow morning lol

fingers crossed for you!
my girl gave me a scare on saturday by refusing to start! flat battery, so got dad to check it. he got it going, and then we tested it when i got home from work. turned the key, went to press the starter, there was a loud click, and the electrics died. all i could see was a huge bill looming. lol. turned out that two of the wires for the battery had been put on the wrong way round. never been so relieved that it started up.
shes now been polished by way of an apology for the names i called her. lol

[Kiwi Graham]

Pics we need pics!!
Even shitty cell phone ones
This is fukin killing be not being able to take part. :weep:

[Ozzie]

half dozen pix here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=111306

[kevie]

This is for those wanting to follow the progress of the ride.


All updates will be posted in this thread.

Cheers,

Hanne


When you update next any chance for us not there of an estimated number of bikes at each depart point? :chase:

[Hanne]

Hi guys,

I have added this to the second post, info coming through from Ride Leader is 200 bikes at Taupo, will let you know when that number is revised at the next stop (Waiouru)

Cheers,

Hanne

[Ozzie]

Did they leave Taupo alright?

[Hanne]

I assume they have left as due departure time was 14.00 and I have not heard otherwise... I am currently posting the info as it is texted through to me!

Hanne

[Motu]

Coming thru Tokoroa between 11.35 to 12.15 today I counted only 62 bikes while eating lunch, with the main group of about 20-25 and the rest drips and draps..

It seemed to split up at Cambridge,I think a lot of riders didn't stop.I was with a tail end group,and turned off at Tokoroa to head out to Te Kuiti and home.

[klingon]

I grabbed some pics this morning at the starting line. Will post them when I get home. I hope some of the riders will post pics tonight when they reach their destination! I soooo wish I could have been on the ride! :doh:

[Clean_up]

Just wondering, is there a plan to meet in palmy for dinner somewhere? We are here safe and sound.

[Maha]

Two different people from TV1 called me today about the numbers and leaving time, I suggested they contacted Les, but some how my name was on the list of contacts for the BIKEOI to Wellington. I did say that there were alot of smaller groups heading down in there own time. They asked about the one leaving around 12.30 because they called around 10-10.30ish, so they missed the main ride I guess by then eh?

[wingrider]

10 have arrived safely at the motel.

[Hanne]

Two different people from TV1 called me today about the numbers and leaving time, I suggested they contacted Les, but some how my name was on the list of contacts for the BIKEOI to Wellington. I did say that there were alot of smaller groups heading down in there own time. They asked about the one leaving around 12.30 because they called around 10-10.30ish, so they missed the main ride I guess by then eh?

Maybe they got your details after Saturday?
I have given Lars' details to the guy who called the BRONZ phone, they want to send their cameraman with his bike to join the ride. And they thought it was leaving 6am, but it IS 9AM departure from Sanson!

[Hanne]

Lars (Natioanl Ride Coordinator) has asked for all motorcycles to gather at Sanson so the entry to Wellingotn occurs as one big group. (Otherwise join up with the smaller group waiting at Papkowhai, just no 'dribs and drabs'!)

Meeting points (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=110911)

Bikeoi Briefing (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112680) and Essential Reading (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112461)

[sunhuntin]

i rode to bulls with the hope of catching the main group, but missed them by about 20 mins. got a photo of a can-am spyder though.
rode on to sanson, and got chatting with a couple of others. one of whom only has one leg, so i was able to pass on the molesworth st parking info. also got a bit of info re the smaller groups... many of them are going to flat refuse to park at the stadium after riding all that way. i didnt bother trying to sway them, as they are going to park by the beehive anyways. all i can say is good luck to the marshalls

[road king]

a lot of the people from palmy are planing on leaving from the square at 9

[Paul in NZ]

Going by the numbers of bikes seen heading into wellie on the wy home... farkin heaps of bikes are in and around town - well done

[chanceyy]

Hanne I understood from my conversation with Lars last week that the group was riding down fr Sanson & meeting in Levin with the main group leaving at 10am, (as they will be riding directly past us) I note its not on your first post ?

[Wasp27]

Going by the numbers of bikes seen heading into wellie on the wy home... farkin heaps of bikes are in and around town - well done
Steady stream of bikes through Napier from about 10am onwards... lots with pillions and large bags:niceone: Hope the rain holds off until we're all gone home. Ride Safe

[GOONR]

Pics we need pics!!
Even shitty cell phone ones
This is fukin killing be not being able to take part. :weep:

I'm hearing ya there...

I have seen the massive total of FOUR motorbikes in Auckland today, and one of those was :Police:.

Seem's like people have some other place to be. :laugh:

Could someone please pass on a message to Nix Myth for me seem's I can't be there..
:ar15::ar15::2guns::2guns::shake::tugger::finger:

Thank you!

[Cloggy]

as they are going to park by the beehive anyways. all i can say is good luck to the marshalls
We are ready for them.
We can't stop them from parking anywhere they want to or are going to. But if they park illegally they will suffer the consequences and be at the mercy of the Welly towies. And we will cheerfully remind them of this fact when they try and park in non-designated areas. The police and Wellington City Council staff will be the enforcers and will be out in force.
Parking is at the stadium and unless you get here at the crack of dawn there probably won't be any legal parking any closer by.
The stadium is the spot and is merely a hop, skip and a jump from parliament.

[Hanne]

a lot of the people from palmy are planing on leaving from the square at 9

Please contact me with information if this has been advertised!!!!!
022 646 0312
Lars is wanting ALL BIKES from between SANSON and WELLINGTON to meet at SANSON

Chanceyy, have updated first post with Levin details, is what is outlined what you were expecting to happen?

Thanks,

Hanne

[Mom]

Far out, I can feel it from here! BRING IT ON!!!!

No time for stressing, all is planned now, nothing else can be done. Just set back and let it happen. Sure there may well be idiots, you can not cater to the lowest demoninator. The organisers have made it fairly clear about expectations, people dont conform at their own risk.

No fall out will land on the organisers!

I am buzzing, and I am not even there!

Make sure you take heaps of piccys you guys!

[GOONR]

Far out, I can feel it from here! BRING IT ON!!!!

......edited.......

I am buzzing, and I am not even there!

Make sure you take heaps of piccys you guys!

Same, I can't wait for the news tomorrow.. I NEED PICTURES!!

[StoneY]

There is a TV Camera Bike joining up at Sanson, best poublicity we ever gonna get team

Those who cane meet Lars and the rest of the crew at Sanson for good reasons (youll be a celebratory...Clabre.... bloody famous!)

[Elysium]

Far out, I can feel it from here! BRING IT ON!!!!

No time for stressing, all is planned now, nothing else can be done. Just set back and let it happen. Sure there may well be idiots, you can not cater to the lowest demoninator. The organisers have made it fairly clear about expectations, people dont conform at their own risk.

No fall out will land on the organisers!

I am buzzing, and I am not even there!

Make sure you take heaps of piccys you guys!

Yeah too late to change our plans here.

I got me a new digi camara for this once in a life time event. :yes:

[Cloggy]

Far out, I can feel it from here! BRING IT ON!!!!


Yep, I feel like a little kid again on the eve of Christmas. Full of anticipation and expectation.
Tomorrow will be great. It will go well. We will pull it off.
I am looking forward to the sight, sounds and smells of that many bikes in one spot. It will be awesome.

[klingon]

...
I am buzzing, and I am not even there!
...

Me too!

My phone is running hot... :mobile: MPs wanting to meet with the group, the Ma-in-Law calling to say some of the rellies are riding their Harleys up from Central Otago for the protest! And here I am still in boring old Auckland!

I'm lucky though - hopping on a plane in the morning to go and be there on the steps with the rest of the rabble. I can't wait! :eek:

[StoneY]

many of them are going to flat refuse to park at the stadium after riding all that way. i didnt bother trying to sway them, as they are going to park by the beehive anyways. all i can say is good luck to the marshalls

They can collect their bikes from Harbour City Towing then, with my blessing

Mr One Leg will be welcomed at Parliament, ill even move other bikes for him if he shows up but cenotaph and pavements are off limits, once the room for 300 or so bikes as reserved is gone, its the stadium

We appreciate some have come SO far, and really respect that effort they've made, but a 200m walk is NOT a big ask for the able bodied

Marshals will ask nicely, and only once
The next question these 'stubborn' peoples will be asking is "where is the tow impound yard?"

[Genestho]

I just want to wish you all - a safe journey :)

Oh, and hurry up with the photo's eh?:laugh:

[Mom]

Please, please take pics and post them.

Sleep well you lot down there! I am bursting to see my "imagined storm cloud" bust open and stick it to the man!

[GOONR]

Me too!

My phone is running hot... :mobile: MPs wanting to meet with the group, the Ma-in-Law calling to say some of the rellies are riding their Harleys up from Central Otago for the protest! And here I am still in boring old Auckland!

I'm lucky though - hopping on a plane in the morning to go and be there on the steps with the rest of the rabble. I can't wait! :eek:

I'm jealous.... I will still be stuck in Auckland, with the other three bikers!

[martybabe]

Just arrived in Paraparaumuumu from the Naki, great ride but a bit bloomin windy from Sansom down. Can't wait 2 digital cameras at the ready, 1 more sleep and it'll be time to wake up Wellytown like never before.

Is the weather on our side or not?

[ckai]

There is a TV Camera Bike joining up at Sanson, best poublicity we ever gonna get team

Those who cane meet Lars and the rest of the crew at Sanson for good reasons (youll be a celebratory...Clabre.... bloody famous!)

Yeah this is pretty cool. Can you imagine the pictures they're gonna get?!?!?! :banana::2thumbsup:scooter::wari::Punk:

[Cloggy]

Is the weather on our side or not?
The metservice still predicting a couple of showers.
I am optimistic. I reckon it is going to be a great day if this evening is anything to go by. I can see stars outside. The weather may just hold long enough.

[ckai]

Just arrived in Paraparaumuumu from the Naki, great ride but a bit bloomin windy from Sansom down. Can't wait 2 digital cameras at the ready, 1 more sleep and it'll be time to wake up Wellytown like never before.

Is the weather on our side or not?

"Arrr that's an affirmative on the weather. You are go for no rain"

Sorry, just finished watching Apollo 13 :) But the forecast still stands. I'm even predicting a drop in the wind. Maybe even an eery calm ;) ready for the...


THUNDER

[Genestho]

Wairarapa, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson and Northern Canterbury

Fine today. Cloud increasing tomorrow with scattered rain developing in the west at night.

Satellite nz map Linky >> http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/maps/tasman-sea-nz-colour-latest.html

Welly Weather Linky >> http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/localWeather/wellington.html

[StoneY]

Ooo good idea, who has a PA mounted to the bike....

"You've been.....THUNDERSTRUCK"

[wingrider]

Please contact me with information if this has been advertised!!!!!
022 646 0312
Lars is wanting ALL BIKES from between SANSON and WELLINGTON to meet at SANSON

Chanceyy, have updated first post with Levin details, is what is outlined what you were expecting to happen?

Thanks,

Hanne

Hanne,
Has anyone advised Police of change of plans?

I have two officers meeting us at mckays crossing going to Papakowhai to meet up with what was to be main group and two more officers. These 4 guys have been tasked to provide escort right through to the stadium.

I have 13 of us here at the motel and also 2 recovery vehicles for tomorrow morning. None want to go back to levin. We will stay with our original plan and join onto back of main group as they go through. Recovery vehicle will act as TEC's.

[Laxi]

They can collect their bikes from Harbour City Towing then

I've seen how theses guys treat cars, I wouldn't want them anywhere near my bike:no:

[Hanne]

No worries Wingrider, the main meeting points still stand as in the first post so tag on at Papakowhai as we spoke about on the phone.

Hanne

[Ozzie]

Go guys and girls!

This is so exciting, show the fugers who's boss, don't fug with the bikers dude. They might not be able to spell fuck, but hey, you playin with fire man!

Sorry, excited, and I'm worse than in Auckland. I'm due at a 3 day course in complete issolation tomorrow from 8am. Man am I gunna have some reading to do on Thursday night.

Thoughts are with ya's, go hard, ride safe, and stick it to the bastards!

Remember, for every one of you there, there's 100 that wish they could be there, and roughly 500 that are backing you all the way.

Good on ya's! Youre doin us all proud!

:done:

[nana_mac]

Good luck to all rider's for tomorrow, ride safe and take care, my thoughts will be with you all. Pleased to hear all that traveled long distance today arrived safely. I am 100% with you all and I don't ride a bike but have Hugh respect for you all that do. Looking forwarded to pic's and news on Tuesday.
Special good luck to the HB rider's

Stoney a fantastic job along with all that have helped in all areas. Good luck to the marshells tomorrow.
Cheers to all.

[Tink]

... if I could I would... stay safe guys... !!!!

[StoneY]

(Thunder) (x10)
I was caught
In the middle of a railroad track (Thunder)
I looked 'round,
And I knew there was no turning back (Thunder)
My mind raced
And I thought what could I do? (Thunder)
And I knew
There was no help, no help from you (Thunder)
Sound of the drums
Beatin' in my heart
The thunder of guns!
Tore me apart
You've been - thunderstruck!

Rode down the highway
Broke the limit, we hit the ton
Went through to Welly, yeah Welly
And we had some fun!!!


:D

Sorry guys, ti=unes stuck in my head now
See ya all tomorrow

[chanceyy]

Hi Hanne

the bonus of being a Mod, I corrected the details re the palmy riders :)

all good, will be tight squeeze in the morning but have it sorted with Lar's :)

[Hanne]

@ Chanceyy - Cool, just so long as everyone down your way knows what they are doing!

All the best for tomorrow, I will be stuck supervising exams tomorrow am (yay!) but will have internet so can update main post throughout the morning

Hanne

[wingrider]

Suns shinnin, Wnds gone, have a bunch of riders all refreshed and itchin to go.


LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN

[StoneY]

Harae mai

Welcome to Wellington

Come in peace and ride safe
My thoughts are with all you riders this beautiful calm morning, and I will see every single one of you at my Birthday Party at The Beehive

Party on the lawn at 1230

StoneY

[Mom]

Ooo good idea, who has a PA mounted to the bike....

"You've been.....THUNDERSTRUCK"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvoeeq-BH4w

[Elysium]

Ooo good idea, who has a PA mounted to the bike....

"You've been.....THUNDERSTRUCK"

Sure its standard equipment for a Goldwing.

[Naki Rat]

About 30 bikes went through Egmont Village (just South of New Plymouth) before and after 7.00am. Main group after 7.00 will be the BRONZ organised group but smaller groups earlier and probably more before I got there. Many also made the main trip yesterday.
A number of bikes with pillions. Wet road but weather calm and fine.

Stick it to them and ride safe :scooter: :2guns::2guns:

[pzkpfw]

Tawa to Wellington didn't seem enough of an effort so I rode to my folks place in Levin yesterday to join the ride in today.

On the way there were heaps and heaps of bikes heading South. (Geez I waved a lot). Lots of groups of two or three bikes.

So as well as the numbers in the "main" rides, you can expect a lot of riders have already gone to Wellington "on their own".

Awesome.

[DJSin]

Beautiful day for it here in Wellington

Have a great day everyone

[Lucyloo]

Have a great ride all of you. What a momentus day it will be.
Thank you for doing this on behalf of those of us that can't be there with you. We are most certainly with you in spirit.
Ride safe, have fun and show the powers that be that we are a force to be reckoned with!
Cheers
Luce.

[Mom]

Just got a text from MissL they were on the way to Wellington from Sanson! :2guns:

[cmoore]

Go stick it to them .....and if you see a bunch of guys on old 80's bikes....that is the Blast From The Past (BFTP) group.(check it out on KB)..which headed to wellington from all corners of the land....they tend to break down...so please give them a hand!!....Go guys, have a great day...leave plenty of oil....

[Naki Rat]

A caller to NewstalkZB Wellington is reporting that he has seen oncoming motorcycles 4 (?) abreast for at least 8 kilometres on the Foxton straights and they are still continuing. His estimate is 1500 bikes.

His comment is that Wellington is in for "one hell of a show". :jerry:

[Okey Dokey]

Excellent! Go you guys and gals. Top work by all involved. Thanks for representing us all!

[GOONR]

bring it on... ITS SHOW TIME!!

[ckai]

A caller to NewstalkZB Wellington is reporting that he has seen oncoming motorcycles 4 (?) abreast for at least 8 kilometres on the Foxton straights and they are still continuing. His estimate is 1500 bikes.

His comment is that Wellington is in for "one hell of a show". :jerry:

This really does suck without pics. I mean really where's the "eye-in-the-sky" coverage? Where's the "on the spot reporters"? Where's the eye-witness reports?

Now if we were in America... hahah

I'll just have to wait. It would look cool from a chopper though.

[Naki Rat]

NewstalkZB: Levin is swamped with bikes as the main contingent now passes through :jerry:

[raster]

Cant wait to see more pic and vids, scanning the news sites.

Pray to God for no incidents.

Go carefull down there peeps.

[raster]

Just noticed the Citylink web cams are down, bugger.
Are there any webcams around the beehive?

[Naki Rat]

http://www.transit.govt.nz/ViewCamera.do?region=Wellington#

Still searching for streaming feeds....

[Hanne]

Pm me if you find one, will add it to first post

Cheers,

Hanne

[grusomhat]

A few webcam images, although some aren't updating very well

http://tvnz.co.nz/travel-news/travelwatch-wellington-1757723

http://www.transit.govt.nz/ViewCameraImage.do?id=1
http://www.transit.govt.nz/ViewCameraImage.do?id=8

Cool, it worked. SH1 though are any groups going that way?

EDIT: There is a group going that way, anyone know what time they are likely to be going through?

[Hotchefnz]

Just past avalon park and what a sight - bikes lined up on both sides of the road with televison crew there and marshalls doing a great job directing bikes and traffic. Reckon there would be 100 bikes with more arriving as we left the area.
Bloody good sight - if only I didnt have work.

[raster]

A few webcam images, although some aren't updating very well

http://tvnz.co.nz/travel-news/travelwatch-wellington-1757723

All the central citylink ones are down I have emailed them to find out why..

[Mort]

Thanks to all the guys and gals who are representing thousands of NZ bikers today. I am sure the message will be loud and clear.

[Naki Rat]

This is starting to show bikes. Where is Fishermans Table?

http://www.transit.govt.nz/ViewCamera.do?id=8

[raster]

going past the coast road fishermans table camera now.

[Hanne]

I assume it's by Paekakariki

[Hiflyer]

What about wises.co.nz? they have traffic cams on the motorway?

[raster]

I assume it's by Paekakariki

yes
10 Charactors :doh:

[Naki Rat]

Only seems to be updating every 5 minutes http://www.citylink.co.nz/products/webcam/aotea/

[raster]

Only seems to be updating every 5 minutes http://www.citylink.co.nz/products/webcam/aotea/

Thanks,

Was locked at 5am, maybe my email woke them up!!!!:eek:

[Hanne]

First post updated, at Papakowhai, estimated 5000 bikes

[raster]

This is after the cake tin aint it, the bikes won't pass any of these camera's will they????

[grusomhat]

Midday news will be on soon so hopefully some footage from that.

[grusomhat]

Bikers on Johnsonville cam now on the others too. Whew look at 'em go

http://www.transit.govt.nz/ViewCameraImage.do?id=1
http://www.transit.govt.nz/ViewCameraImage.do?id=7
http://www.transit.govt.nz/ViewCameraImage.do?id=6

[Naki Rat]

Looks like things are happening on Aotea Quay (http://www.citylink.co.nz/products/webcam/aotea/) too

[Kinje]

Can hear bikes in the area. Time to go put leathers on and walk across the road from work

[DidJit]

:woohoo: POWER TO THE PEOPLE! :woohoo:

[ckai]

Just watching the live stream from Aoteo Off ramp. FUCK ME there's a lot of bikes!!! :gob:
:woohoo:

[Just beGiNing 250]

Well Done everyone!! Great turn out!

[raster]

Just watching the live stream from Aoteo Off ramp. FUCK ME there's a lot of bikes!!! :gob:
:woohoo:

they are still coming through Johnsonville:jerry:

[DidJit]

So many bikes! :D

[grusomhat]

Shit me, that staggered riding looks pretty much perfect. Going spectacularly well so far then.

[Hispid]

Oh man. Just following the news gives me goose bumps. So wish I could have been there.

[raster]

Looks like TEC going down Ngaranga now, goosebumps is right!!!!

[DidJit]

On the midday news right now...

[k2w3]

John Key's comments are pathetic. Usual "Oh I understand why you're not happy". The man is insipid.

[grusomhat]

TVNZ's coverage was good, hopefully it stays that way.

Also, HOLY SHIT that's a beautiful sight. You could hear the rumble of bikes throughout the entire coverage.

[Genestho]

WOW! Goosebumps.

TV1

"More leather on parliament grounds than ever been seen here before"

Did he say the bikes are stretched back 20km's?

[Hanne]

On the midday news right now...

What channel? I will post a link

Cheers

[Naki Rat]

Good coverage on TV1

[DidJit]

What channel? I will post a link

Cheers


Good coverage on TV1

Yep, it was on TV1.

[Hiflyer]

NZherald estimated 12,500 bikes and a 25km stretch of bikes.

[Hanne]

Anyone got a link for it?

[DidJit]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10609835

[grusomhat]

I wonder if they estimated by working out how many bikes would fill 25km of road.

At two abrest that would give those two bikes 4m of space. Will be interesting to see if anyone actually comes up with a more definite number.

[Hiflyer]

I wonder if they estimated by working out how many bikes would fill 25km of road.

At two abrest that would give those two bikes 4m of space. Will be interesting to see if anyone actually comes up with a more definite number.

You can count the bikes on the plice cameras if you want :P

[GOONR]

NZherald estimated 12,500 bikes and a 25km stretch of bikes.

Holy shit!

[Hiflyer]

Holy shit!

Yup, txting Reido at the moment and he said theres a HEAP of people are there, he cant even begin to give a rough estimate

[Hanne]

Rough estimate from BRONZ leaders stands at 5000. Any one got a link to the news footage tv1?

[GOONR]

Way to go, so wish I was there.

kiwibiker logo (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-converge-parliament-in-protest-3148676) made famous since errr.. Saturday. that's me that is!

[Big Dave]

Holy shit!

What he said.

[DidJit]

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-converge-parliament-in-protest-3148676

[Genestho]

Live crossover on TV1 coming in A MIN guys!

[Tink]

I wonder if they estimated by working out how many bikes would fill 25km of road.

At two abrest that would give those two bikes 4m of space. Will be interesting to see if anyone actually comes up with a more definite number.

Funny the scoop site, said they were expecting 3500... doh!!! They just don't realise bikers don't lay down and take it... :) I am going to miss the news again, TV1 is showing it again (update)... a link would be great. :)

[Genestho]

That was a quicky. 4.30 next update on TV1!

[portokiwi]

lol to fast

[DidJit]

Aerial pictures showed a huge procession of bikes riding in and a big crowd at parliament grounds. :2thumbsup

[Mystic13]

video

http://www.3news.co.nz/Bikers-descend-on-Wellington-to-protest-ACC-levy-hikes/tabid/309/articleID/129903/Default.aspx

[Just beGiNing 250]

I arrived late on the scene but heres some pictures from my job!

[Just beGiNing 250]

More photos from Khandallah on the way into wellington

[Just beGiNing 250]

More photos from Khandallah on the way into wellington #2

[Just beGiNing 250]

More photos from Khandallah on the way into wellington # 3

[carlosliu]

video

http://www.3news.co.nz/Bikers-descend-on-Wellington-to-protest-ACC-levy-hikes/tabid/309/articleID/129903/Default.aspx

Thanks for the video.
Looks like they cannot ride to parliament directly.

[Just beGiNing 250]

More photos from Khandallah on the way into wellington #4

[DidJit]

Some Herald pics here (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/image.cfm?c_id=1&gal_objectid=10609835&gallery_id=108263).

[k2w3]

Key's also been quoted as saying something along the lines of "it's not the National party that's come up with these increases, it's ACC". So he's distancing himself and the party from ACC, but he does add the usual line about "increases are needed". I think they're nervous.

[portokiwi]

Great Photos,
Now we wait for results.........:2guns:

[Naki Rat]

A quote taken from Stoney's speech by National Radio: "We'll only ask nicely once. Next time we will shut down Wellington" :2guns::2guns::2guns::first:

Fuck I wish I was there :angry2:

[CalNZ]

Hey guys, sorry I was not able to join the ride down today! I am there in spirit and GOOD ON YOU ALL for making the effort - what a fantastic turnout! Thanks to everyone posting media links, pics etc! It is great to see it all for those of us desk bound on a day when we would rather represent our signatures in person!

[DidJit]

TVNZ video (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-converge-parliament-in-protest-3148676/video).

[Hanne]

Yep, have added links for One News and Three News coverage to the main page. Delegation are inside now

[Kiwi Graham]

Is that Rocket 111 on parliament steps yet?

Fuck its frustrating not being there

Edit; gave a member of staff the time off to go down and represent the two of us though!

[Hanne]

Will text and ask now!

[raster]

Can't wait to see some video and photos.
Looked incredible on the motorway cams.

[Dino]

Great weather and a great turn out, just a couple of my pictures.

.

[Jizah]

Cool photos. Awesome turn out alright. Took me ages to find my bike when I got back to the stadium. :o

[GOONR]

Great weather and a great turn out, just a couple of my pictures.

.

Good work Dino.. Shit, that's a massive turn out!!

[Hanne]

Yes, Rick Barker's bike was on the steps.
Riders have now dispersed.

[DarkLord]

I think it is totally awesome how everyone has banded together for this, we've really done a good job to make our voices heard. Well done to everyone there, so sorry I couldn't be there. Thanks for the constant updates.

[Hanne]

I think it is totally awesome how everyone has banded together for this,

Thanks for following things guys, those in Welly really appreciate the support and know there are many more who wish they could have been there too.

But let's not slip into past tense, we are not there yet!

As per my first post, this is the message going out after the meeting with the minister:

The Campaign Begins Tomorrow

[Naki Rat]

Just heard Les interviewed by Jim Mora on National Radio. Link (http://static.radionz.net.nz/assets/audio_item/0003/2131932/aft-20091117-1426-Bike_protest-m048.asx)

Key points:
7,000 bikes/9,000 people at best count so far.
Essentially up until today has been rehearsal. The real fight starts now.
Organisations other than BRONZ are planning to carry out more disruptive actions.
Nix Myth has agreed to further discussions with BRONZ regarding funding of rider training courses.

More on National Radio on their 'The Panel' program after 4.00pm.

[Kiwi Graham]

Any idea when the delegates will be able to give us feed back on the meeting with Nick Smith (aka shit head)?

[huff3r]

Got home an hour ago and have been hearing the rumble of bikes ever since! And im 5kms East of SH1!

soome pics from SH1 Meeting point:
And i believe this was BEFORE the main group from the north joined us!

[Genestho]

Later Dr Smith spoke to the noisy protest to try to explain the problems with ACC, but he was shouted down with a chant of ``bulls..t''.

Mr Hutchison told the crowd that the meeting with Dr Smith had not gone well and the minister was not listening to their demands.

He thanked those who came for conducting a peaceful protest, but warned the next time they gathered it might not be the same and the bikers could bring Wellington to a grinding halt.

``The war has just begun,'' Mr Hutchison said.

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6481375/bikers-hit-streets-to-protest-acc-hikes/

[Tonka]

Could not make it but completey blown away looking at all the photos. Well done to everyone, its heart stopping seeing that kind of support (and that many bikes).

[Beemer]

Loser Smith couldn't wait - got a press release a short time ago:

Hon Dr Nick Smith
Minister for ACC
17 November 2009
Media Statement
Motorcycle accident record cannot be ignored

ACC minister Nick Smith responded to today’s motorcycle protest over proposed ACC levy increases by highlighting the significant increase in fatalities and claims from motorcycle accidents.

“Forty six motorcyclists died last year in accidents, the highest number in a decade and nearly one a week,” Dr Smith said.

“The number of motorcycle accident claims rose from 871 in 1998 to 5044 in 2008, a greater increase than any area of claims. Over the past decade the road toll has dropped by 27% from 501 to 366 while the motorcycle toll has increased 21%.These accident statistics cannot be ignored by the Government or motorcycle fraternity.

“These increases cannot be explained away by the increase in motorcycle numbers. In 1998 there was an accident claim for every 69 bikes whereas today there is a claim for every 19 bikes.

“I acknowledge today’s protest and the concern of motorcyclists on the scale of the levy increases being proposed by ACC’s Board. My hope is that we might turn this negative debate over levies into a positive dialogue with Government over how we can improve motorcycle safety.

“The scale of ACC’s financial problems means levy increases across the board are inevitable but it is unlikely the Government will agree to the scale of increases being proposed by the ACC Board.

“ACC has received a record 2750 submissions on its levy proposals – up from 54 last year. More than 90% of the submissions are from motorcyclists. The Board will carefully consider the submissions before making recommendations to the Government.

“An option I am exploring with motorcycle clubs is a portion of the levy going into road safety programmes targeted at injury prevention. We need to work together on reversing the awful trend in motorcycle fatalities and injuries.”

ENDS

Media contact: Simon Beattie 021 243 8271

Attached: Motorcycle accident statistics 1998-2008

The table won't copy, but the figures follow the list below in order.

Calendar Year
Number of motorcycles
Claims accepted for injuries
Claims for fatal injuries
Number of motorcycles per claim

1998
60,458
871
38
69

1999
59,390
684
26
87

2000
58,566
1,072
29
55

2001
57,836
1,757
36
33

2002
57,454
1,636
31
35

2003
56,047
2,433
32
23

2004
58,659
2,670
33
22

2005
63,756
3,659
34
17

2006
75,171
4,265
38
18

2007
85,356
5,013
38
17

2008
96,952
5,044
46
19

I took heaps of photos and the front page of our paper is - again - likely to feature the bikoi, so yay to everyone (including my other half!) who turned up today, you did a great job despite what tosser Smith says!

[Mikkel]

Is there no independent authority which can be used to evaluate the validity of claims made by politicians - and to take them to task if it can be substantiated that they are twisting (or outright lying about) statistics in order to further an agenda?

[Kiwi B]

Thanks to everyone that made the ride - AWESOME to see - sorry I couldn't join in. The general public are really beginning to get the "your next message" and that Smith is a lying bastard. Hopefully common sense will prevail - but maybe not without a fight though :spanking:

[Rick0r]

Hey guys, thought you'd like a few of the photos I took of the bikoi today.

Part 1

[Rick0r]

Part 2... hopefully not too many :)

[Rick0r]

and last but not least!

[Jizah]

I have video footage of all the bikes coming from Avalon duck pond up SH2. Also have footage of someone popping a wheelie on the motorway! Who was it!?

[Elysium]

I have video footage of all the bikes coming from Avalon duck pond up SH2. Also have footage of someone popping a wheelie on the motorway! Who was it!?

I think it was one of those idiot Tribesman that pulled the wheelie.

[Kiwi Graham]

Loser Smith couldn't wait - got a press release a short time ago:

Hon Dr Nick Smith
Minister for ACC
17 November 2009
Media Statement
Motorcycle accident record cannot be ignored

ACC minister Nick Smith responded to today’s motorcycle protest over proposed ACC levy increases by highlighting the significant increase in fatalities and claims from motorcycle accidents.

“Forty six motorcyclists died last year in accidents, the highest number in a decade and nearly one a week,” Dr Smith said.

“The number of motorcycle accident claims rose from 871 in 1998 to 5044 in 2008, a greater increase than any area of claims. Over the past decade the road toll has dropped by 27% from 501 to 366 while the motorcycle toll has increased 21%.These accident statistics cannot be ignored by the Government or motorcycle fraternity.

“These increases cannot be explained away by the increase in motorcycle numbers. In 1998 there was an accident claim for every 69 bikes whereas today there is a claim for every 19 bikes.

“I acknowledge today’s protest and the concern of motorcyclists on the scale of the levy increases being proposed by ACC’s Board. My hope is that we might turn this negative debate over levies into a positive dialogue with Government over how we can improve motorcycle safety.

“The scale of ACC’s financial problems means levy increases across the board are inevitable but it is unlikely the Government will agree to the scale of increases being proposed by the ACC Board.

“ACC has received a record 2750 submissions on its levy proposals – up from 54 last year. More than 90% of the submissions are from motorcyclists. The Board will carefully consider the submissions before making recommendations to the Government.

“An option I am exploring with motorcycle clubs is a portion of the levy going into road safety programmes targeted at injury prevention. We need to work together on reversing the awful trend in motorcycle fatalities and injuries.”

ENDS

Media contact: Simon Beattie 021 243 8271



What a prick (shit head)
Someone with a nack for producing intelligent rebuttal needs to respond to this and fast. This is first class politicking from Smith (shit head) and there needs to be a response. Each of the ‘sound bite’ points he made need to be challenged and sent to the media. Maybe Mr Hutchison could do this or Les if he isn’t riding back. I know its only half an hour until the national news but we need to get straight back at that statement.

[Beemer]

Here's a few shots from SH1 between Levin and Manakau. I deliberately didn't take any photos of the silly few who thought yellow lines weren't there for them and so they could cross them and pass even when oncoming cars were in their way...

But on the whole 99.99% great behaviour and I got lots of waves and toots - I was the one in the high vis vest trying not to get run over! And I so wished I could have been there but some of us have to work!

[BMWST?]

i was marshalling at the stadium and i tell you what we were just about chock ablock.The had to open the area directly in front of the stadium itself and we had space for a couple of rows there but apart from that the area was totally full

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4111542058_cef925323d.jpg

[rustic101]

there were no arrests, no negitive events, and no tickets. This includes the chap on the Harley that did a burn out at the lights on Molesworth/Pipatea..The bike cop ripped him a new hole but did not issue him a ticket. Over all the Police were impressed with the riders and supports behaviour.

Given the size of this venue and the people on site this was a remarkable feat.

One chap on a Harely did a burn out on the Stadium Parking spot and has ripped a 300mm wide x 10mm deep hole in the protective surface. We may have to pay.... grrr

I will post some pictures

[DJSin]

Wow - this has blown me away.

So often groups of people whinge about things being done about them, but do nothing.

I don't know how many bikes turned up today but it was in the thousands - the fact that as a group we have come together it just awesome.

It is not the end of the challenge ahead and I hope that we can all keep up the momentum.

Thanks to the organisers and thanks to those of you who took action!!!

[rustic101]

pictures, having issues uploading

[chanceyy]

One chap on a Harely did a burn out on the Stadium Parking spot and has ripped a 300mm wide x 10mm deep hole in the protective surface. We may have to pay.... grrr

I will post some pictures

Anyone get this Arseholes Rego ?? pics anyone ??? We may need to send him a invoice .. farken prick .. on the other side only 1 out of 5+ thou .. :clap: thanks to those who did behave :yes:

[Stormer]

Bikes at the Avalon Duck...

[Brian d marge]

Anyone get this Arseholes Rego ?? pics anyone ??? We may need to send him a invoice .. farken prick .. on the other side only 1 out of 5+ thou .. :clap: thanks to those who did behave :yes:

no chance of getting the money , he will be a middle aged lawyer ,,, or a bottom feeding slack-jaw

let me guess , wearing , err black , shark sunglasses , a neck-warmer pulled up over his ( or her?) nose and topped off with a touch of Staunch and a black skull cap ( for what it needs to protect I dont know )

oh and a Harley

Stephen

[Brian d marge]

What a prick (shit head)
Someone with a nack for producing intelligent rebuttal needs to respond to this and fast. This is first class politicking from Smith (shit head) and there needs to be a response. Each of the ‘sound bite’ points he made need to be challenged and sent to the media. Maybe Mr Hutchison could do this or Les if he isn’t riding back. I know its only half an hour until the national news but we need to get straight back at that statement.

Theres the exit plan right there

Actually its a good one , read last line ,,, Cant fault that ( as in he is right it is a worrying trend -yes car drivers are killing themselves with more efficiency)

now all it need is someone to say something like ...if you invest $X then you will get $y in ACC Savings its all about saving money to reduce the debt...sooo

Bronz or Uruseless or even -Autocycle Adverse ,,,need to pick this up and run with it .... we train X people they are involved in Y crashes which is less than an untrained rider therefore if this were extrapolated out the Government would save $X a year

Student loans look great on the books !

Nz has been told to lose Debt and they will tax your Grandma if they could ....

Stephen

[Mom]

One chap on a Harely did a burn out on the Stadium Parking spot and has ripped a 300mm wide x 10mm deep hole in the protective surface. We may have to pay.... grrr

I will post some pictures

Well as a part of the fundraising arm of this protest action, I am sad that we may have to potentially pay for damages for some dickhead, that obviously needed to show every one how small his apppendage is :puke:

All that sort of shit did today, is to potentially deplete the fighting fund that some of us are actively trying to increase to fight these increases.

The time for noise is upon us! Today was not the day.

[HDMAN]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/its_all_good/sets/72157622696323817/show/

[rustic101]

Well as a part of the fundraising arm of this protest action, I am sad that we may have to potentially pay for damages for some dickhead, that obviously needed to show every one how small his apppendage is :puke:

All that sort of shit did today, is to potentially deplete the fighting fund that some of us are actively trying to increase to fight these increases.

The time for noise is upon us! Today was not the day.

5000 odds bikes 12000 people and two muppets misbehave. That actually not to bad at all. There were a number of firsts achieved; No arrests for the size, no tickets, and thank (insert what ever) no one binned their bikes:woohoo:

[Mom]

5000 odds bikes 12000 people and two muppets misbehave. That actually not to bad at all. There were a number of firsts achieved; No arrests for the size, no tickets, and thank (insert what ever) no one binned their bikes:woohoo:

I completely agree! However, there are some people that have their personal name against this event, and if a bill is forthcoming for damages, why should they have to personally pay for someone's lack of control? That was my point, they shouldn't.

You guys did better than really well today :yes:

[Sketchy Snr]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/its_all_good/sets/72157622696323817/show/

Well done. Great pics :niceone:

[bogan]

Loser Smith couldn't wait - got a press release a short time ago:

Hon Dr Nick Smith
Minister for ACC
17 November 2009
Media Statement
Motorcycle accident record cannot be ignored

the first thing that comes to mind, why not? they are ignoring the accident record of cyclists, rugby players, skydivers, rock climbers, pedestrians, elderly, people who live in houses........ Sorry nick, but if we as the public can pay the full cost of all these accidents, then we as the public can fucking well pay a significant portion of any motorcycle accidents, also whats with the 5044 claims number, the ACC wiki only shows 3173.

[DidJit]

To everyone posting pics: thank you! :niceone:

[Kennif]

One chap on a Harely did a burn out on the Stadium Parking spot and has ripped a 300mm wide x 10mm deep hole in the protective surface. We may have to pay.... grrr

Amazing. I didn't think you could do a burnout on a Harley?

[jafar]

Amazing. I didn't think you could do a burnout on a Harley?

They can do burnouts fine..... its the corners they have trouble with :doh:

[chanceyy]

NewstalkZB: Levin is swamped with bikes as the main contingent now passes through :jerry:

:clap: that was the 400+ bikes leaving this morning from Fatboyz just prior to 10am

how many left sanson as their group did not look at big as ours ??

major thanks to the police who got us all out in one group looked damn impressive in my rear view mirrow & the roads lined with the public who turned out to wave, cheer take pics & video us all

As a group we did really well to keep pretty much everyone together all the way down :wari:

[captain_andrey]

More photos for you liking :P

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71396325@N00/sets/72157622696796355/show/

[Tink]

Curious TV3 news tonight, sadly they mentioned deaths on bikes... I am curious how this may relate to ACC .. as its Accident Compensation Corp, or do they cover the widows or widowers with a insurance payout... sorry for the negative post but I really would like to know how they can classify this as fact?

[pipson]

Anyone get this Arseholes Rego ?? pics anyone ??? We may need to send him a invoice .. farken prick .. on the other side only 1 out of 5+ thou .. :clap: thanks to those who did behave :yes:

You could check with the cake tin security & see if they have any security surveillance.

[Kiwi Graham]

:clap: that was the 400+ bikes leaving this morning from Fatboyz just prior to 10am

how many left sanson as their group did not look at big as ours ??

major thanks to the police who got us all out in one group looked damn impressive in my rear view mirrow & the roads lined with the public who turned out to wave, cheer take pics & video us all

As a group we did really well to keep pretty much everyone together all the way down :wari:

Being involved with the Auckland protest at the weekend and seeing what about a kilometre of bikes looke like what the fook would 26k's of bikes have looked like???? It must have been so impressive.
Well done to all the organisers and all who attended. Those that couldnt make it (like me) followed every bit of information that came out of the day on here and in the media and I for one felt so proud to belong to the motorcycling community. Thanks for representing me/us in wellington today.

[Big Dave]

More photos for you liking :P

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71396325@N00/sets/72157622696796355/show/


Nice set. Linked it off Kiwi Rider too.

[martybabe]

Being involved with the Auckland protest at the weekend and seeing what about a kilometre of bikes looke like what the fook would 26k's of bikes have looked like???? It must have been so impressive.
Well done to all the organisers and all who attended. Those that couldnt make it (like me) followed every bit of information that came out of the day on here and in the media and I for one felt so proud to belong to the motorcycling community. Thanks for representing me/us in wellington today.

Graham it was just fuggin awesome mate, it really was. The bride and I watched from on high as bikes poured into the stadium up the ramp, in the opposite direction to those coming down the road, so you've got hundreds of bikers travelling 3 or 4 abreast coming at you and going away from you as far as the eye could see, it was mesmerizing, they came and they came and....

As for the speakers, they all did pretty well, quite daunting to speak in front of that many gnarly bikers. The Labour leader did particularly well in raising the spirit, Les and the others did very well and old shitty smithy impressed in that he actually addressed the baying hounds rather than hiding in his office but seconds into his little deluded monologue the same old crap came out and he was met with an amazing crescendo of BULLSHIT BULLSHIT! from the crowd. Even my reserved lady wife was giving him some at the top of her voice. He really is a smarmy lying bastardus.

The weather was great the crowds were magnificent and the organisation was superb. A brilliant day and I was proud to be part of it, Wellington has never seen the like.

I got soaked and cold on my return journey to the Naki but you know what I don't give a fack, today I was part of something special, the day the little fella stood face to face with the mighty of this land and spat in their eye.

They will remember us for sure, well done every one :clap::clap::clap: Pics tomorrow

[Naki Rat]

TV1 Midday (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-descend-parliament-in-protest-3148676/video)
TV1 6.00 (http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/acc-levy-hike-review-after-major-protest-3152378/video)
TV3 6.00 (http://www.3news.co.nz/Bikers-New-ACC-levies-will-turn-us-into-criminals/tabid/370/articleID/130022/cat/525/Default.aspx)
Prime 5.30 (http://www.primetv.co.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=123)

[nothingflash]

More photos for you liking :P

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71396325@N00/sets/72157622696796355/show/

Great photos mate...

[nothingflash]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/its_all_good/sets/72157622696323817/show/

Great pics bro - good stuff.

[mashman]

More photos for you liking :P

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71396325@N00/sets/72157622696796355/show/

Excellent photos... love the block of cars...

[captain_andrey]

Excellent photos... love the block of cars...

haha yeah I thought I'd throw it in.

[nana_mac]

Curious TV3 news tonight, sadly they mentioned deaths on bikes... I am curious how this may relate to ACC .. as its Accident Compensation Corp, or do they cover the widows or widowers with a insurance payout... sorry for the negative post but I really would like to know how they can classify this as fact?

ACC do cover widows and widowers, they pay rather a large amount of funeral expenses as well as a weekly pay out to the surviving spouse and also to any children if they loose a Father. Smaller children it is placed into a trust fund as far as I know. If a teenager studying a weekly allowance is payed to them.

[Tink]

ACC do cover widows and widowers, they pay rather a large amount of funeral expenses as well as a weekly pay out to the surviving spouse and also to any children if they loose a Father. Smaller children it is placed into a trust fund as far as I know. If a teenager studying a weekly allowance is payed to them.

Thankyou... !

[Hanne]

Thanks for the news links, updatted 6pm ones to main page

[huff3r]

Thanks for the news links, updatted 6pm ones to main page

Some very positive coverage on TV3 nightline just before! And possibly better video than tvnz managed to get even, some on board shots in the convoy...

[Hanne]

Yeah, just watched that too!
Wonder how long until that is uploaded?
I will try to add too, can someone PM me if they find it in next 30 min and is not up? Thanks!

[Gareth51]

What an amazing day it has been,so pleased to have been part of it.Top marks to the organisers

[StoneY]

What I want is any aerial shots showing BOTH convoys...we had a chopper and omly one Harley rider flippin it a bird...ffs!

:P

[Ixion]

The run in to Wellington from the police college. goodness me.

3 abreast per lane, all lanes full, solid packed, one bike length between bikes, and bikie police escorts in front going like the clappers.

And my speedo showed 120kph!

Fuckin' brilliant riding.

And half those around me at the front were Harleys and half those were patched (might have been Ulysses though, i was too busy to take careful not).

[Howie]

well that was a great turn out, here's video as I arrive at Avalon

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[Nasty]

Curious TV3 news tonight, sadly they mentioned deaths on bikes... I am curious how this may relate to ACC .. as its Accident Compensation Corp, or do they cover the widows or widowers with a insurance payout... sorry for the negative post but I really would like to know how they can classify this as fact?

As Nana Mac said there are payments that help out those of us who have lost partners/parents ... and those can continue for a number of years ... depending on a huge amount of circumstances ... it helps the partner with the ability to pay bills with around $5800 towards funeral costs ... there is also a one off survivorship grant ... and ongoing payments for some ... lots of different factors are included in the calculations ... I received the minimum amount of support ... and it was definately a help. This is a side issue to what they are saying ... and it is interesting trying to make this a main focus.

[Beemer]

Were we lucky with the weather or WHAT!!!

Today it is bucketing down with rain in Levin and I am so pleased the ride was yesterday. Who cares if you get wet going home, it's the actual day that counts.

I hope they find the arsehole on the Harley and make him pay for any damage he's done. It pisses me off that people think it's funny to do dumb shit like this. All it does is make people go "stupid fucking motorcyclists" and it's no wonder the public has this perception of us as idiots who all ride Harleys.

My office is on SH1 in Levin and I saw (and heard) hundreds of bikes heading north yesterday afternoon. I was so pissed off I couldn't on the ride myself!

I was overtaken on my way to a meeting in Foxton last night by a few riders heading home. A couple of lovely bikes with personalised plates - didn't catch the first one but the second one was something like XILR8. The rain was just starting then.

I think ALL the organisers, ALL the riders (bar the two fuckwits on Harleys) and the police deserve a big round of applause. You certainly made sure our voices were heard and I hope something good comes out of it.:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

My husband wants to know when the badges will be coming out? Good source of income for the organisers and there would be heaps of people who would buy one. I'd buy one to support the ride even though I wasn't able to be there on the day.

[Genestho]

Curious TV3 news tonight, sadly they mentioned deaths on bikes... I am curious how this may relate to ACC .. as its Accident Compensation Corp, or do they cover the widows or widowers with a insurance payout... sorry for the negative post but I really would like to know how they can classify this as fact?

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As Nasty has said calculations do vary, but death can be almost as expensive to ACC as on going rehab, as sometimes the payments are ongoing for children and if the main earner being the partner killed - was on a high wage bracket.

I was an at home mum with a 7 month and three year old so i had NO earnings coming in for awhile and lived on our norton savings within the last hundred in panic.
And while I don't agree with the prinicpals of the levy hike to Motorcyclists based on a few concepts.

It was damn good ACC came to the party, and it should be a relief to know, if you go down your family should be ok - dependant on circumstances.
So yes ACC levies can cover deaths into the future.

[Hanne]

Think it is important to show this is not just about levy hikes, or about motorbikes for that matter.
Govt is trying to make fundamental changes to ACC, starting with bikes, change to user pays, privatise.
We know this.
I also think ACC is a great system and do not want to see it gone.
I would like to see costs more fairly distributed, and the focus on community responsibility, not singling out small groups insurance-style.

[martybabe]

There is a KBer in pic one and six,can anybody identify them?

1. Early at the meeting point SH1, only about 50 bikes, then someone opened the floodgates!

2. An ocean of bikes but still more came

3. And came and came

4. Nick smith caves and takes a pillion ride to appease the masses.(fookin ape)

5. Far from alienating the public, I think we made a good day out for this little group of pensioners, they were loving it.

6. The lawn outside the Hall of lies and persecution

[Kiwi Graham]

A beautiful looking bike in pic one mate :niceone:

[martybabe]

A beautiful looking bike in pic one mate :niceone:

You are a man of unquestionable taste and breeding good sir, I would tug my forelock in deference to your majesty, if I had any hair. :laugh:

Hey, you are talkin about the old blue and white now aren't you <_< :laugh:

[Cloggy]

Do anyone know if we can get hold of all the raw video footage TV One news took on the day?? They had bucket loads of cameras on the ground, in the air and on bikes. I had expected a few more aerial shots on the news and quite frankly a bit longer coverage considering the effort they put in on the day.
The footage from the helicopter showing the convoys stretching along the motorways and viewing the merger of SH1 and SH2 would special.
If we could get this footage we could make "Bikeoi 2009, The Movie".

[Dino]

Some clips of the video I took from the Bikeoi, leaving from Papakowhai Road.
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[Jantar]

Some very positive coverage on TV3 nightline just before! And possibly better video than tvnz managed to get even, some on board shots in the convoy...
I had the tV3 cameraman on the back of my VStrom. We managed to get some really great shots of a number of bikes, but of course they only showed a small fraction of what he took.

[martybabe]

Here's another ripped from youtube, particularly impressive because I make a brief appearance on it. No idea who the camera man was but thanks mate.



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[Pixie]

the first thing that comes to mind, why not? they are ignoring the accident record of cyclists, rugby players, skydivers, rock climbers, pedestrians, elderly, people who live in houses........ Sorry nick, but if we as the public can pay the full cost of all these accidents, then we as the public can fucking well pay a significant portion of any motorcycle accidents, also whats with the 5044 claims number, the ACC wiki only shows 3173.

Nobody every mentions boatees.They drown like drunk dolphins.


There were a pleasing number of citizens that came out to their farm gates etc. on the Kapiti coast to give use a wave as we rode past.

The bike in front of me had it's rear tyre deflate on the motorway over bridge where SH1 meets SH2 at the bottom of Ngauranga Gorge -worst possible place,poor guy.

[bezajel]

My bikoi pics!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bezajel/sets/72157622820983870/

[sunhuntin]

One chap on a Harely did a burn out on the Stadium Parking spot and has ripped a 300mm wide x 10mm deep hole in the protective surface. We may have to pay.... grrr

I will post some pictures

i saw a decent patch of what looked like oil on the way back. it was near the massive ass skidmark, which im assuming is the one thats damaged the pavement. pity that some people have to potentially ruin it for others.

would the news crews be willing to give their footage for the dvd mentioned earlier? could make a whole bunch and sell them and raise money to repair the parking lot if needed that way. i would love to own a dvd of the day, from the meet at sanson to BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT to leaving the stadium.

[road king]

i saw a decent patch of what looked like oil on the way back. it was near the massive ass skidmark, which im assuming is the one thats damaged the pavement. pity that some people have to potentially ruin it for others.

would the news crews be willing to give their footage for the dvd mentioned earlier? could make a whole bunch and sell them and raise money to repair the parking lot if needed that way. i would love to own a dvd of the day, from the meet at sanson to BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT to leaving the stadium.

i would by a DVD if someone made a decent one.

dose anyone know how much the ambo people made?

[martybabe]

i saw a decent patch of what looked like oil on the way back. it was near the massive ass skidmark, which im assuming is the one thats damaged the pavement. pity that some people have to potentially ruin it for others.

would the news crews be willing to give their footage for the dvd mentioned earlier? could make a whole bunch and sell them and raise money to repair the parking lot if needed that way. i would love to own a dvd of the day, from the meet at sanson to BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT to leaving the stadium.

A commemorative dvd, what a good idea. :niceone:

[sunhuntin]

A commemorative dvd, what a good idea. :niceone:

cheers. :)

just had another idea: footage from the other bikois... hell, even photo slide shows would do if there was no tv media present.

[StoneY]

A commemorative dvd, what a good idea. :niceone:

Agreed but ALL TV stations are apparently unable by some copywrite bullshit (bulls shit bull shit bull shit) that they cannot release anythiung they have not publicly broadcast
:(

[rustic101]

i would by a DVD if someone made a decent one.

dose anyone know how much the ambo people made?

and find out :)

[martybabe]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=175&pictureid=34803
Agreed but ALL TV stations are apparently unable by some copywrite bullshit (bulls shit bull shit bull shit) that they cannot release anythiung they have not publicly broadcast
:(

[Gershon]

Looking out my window at work today in Cambridge, still lots of bikes on the road heading home that I recognise from the bikeoi, like the hawaiian shirt guys (good on ya'). Safe travels to all still out there.

[StoneY]

The Ambo's wont know Rsutic mate
Call Mark Nunn at Westpac Trust Stadium
I can flick you his DDI tomorrow, it may not be a published number....

Tell him you were one of the marshals, I have an e-mail reply due in the morning for the $$$$

:)

[rustic101]

The Ambo's wont know Rsutic mate
Call Mark Nunn at Westpac Trust Stadium
I can flick you his DDI tomorrow, it may not be a published number....

Tell him you were one of the marshals, I have an e-mail reply due in the morning for the $$$$

:)

I'll put my other hat on ;)

Talking of hats, man I so should not have shaved my head the day before....

Woke up this morning and my head was glowing brighter than rudolph the red nosed reindeers nose...Took so much care to drink water like a camel but forgot about the noddle lol.

:doctor:

[sunhuntin]

Agreed but ALL TV stations are apparently unable by some copywrite bullshit (bulls shit bull shit bull shit) that they cannot release anythiung they have not publicly broadcast
:(

damn, that sucks big time! i wonder if we combined what they did show with the footage taken by riders, both photos and video, and maybe even scans of newspaper articles etc, would there be enough to fill a disc? course, we would need someone clever to put the whole thing together and maybe run credits along the bottom? like [video shot by... photos taken by... footage courtesy of .... news etc]

[FatHead]

I'll put my other hat on ;)

Talking of hats, man I so should not have shaved my head the day before....

Woke up this morning and my head was glowing brighter than rudolph the red nosed reindeers nose...Took so much care to drink water like a camel but forgot about the noddle lol.

:doctor:
Hey Rustic, I am glad I wasnt the only numskull to forget to SLOP on the sunscreen, didnt think I had gotten much sun managing the bottom of the stadium stairs but man have I suffered with a very red forehead and cheeks (Mr tomatoe head according to my beloved)

[rustic101]

mah pants last night as i was dripping. Turns out it was ok as it was just the blisters on my noodle that were bursting:Oops: still blardy hot today but apparently Alexi O'Brien is willing to massage some cream into my smooth scalp - tui anyone:crazy:

mental note to self - self pack a hat next time

[FatHead]

Oh And what a Freekin Awesome day, well done to all especially those who who organised. I want a Badge and video too.

[klingon]

...

mental note to self - self pack a hat next time

ATGATT! :yes:

[rustic101]

ATGATT! :yes:

is but I'm taking the positive fourm of thought from it :eek:

[klingon]

is but I'm taking the positive fourm of thought from it :eek:

Oops sorry. I thought I would never become one of those people who spoke a strange KiwiBiker language that nobody else could understand... but it seems I have been brainwashed! :wacko:

ATGATT = All The Gear All The Time

ie. no popping down to the shops in shorts and jandals and no popping out for a day in the sun without your sunscreen and hat!

[rustic101]

Oops sorry. I thought I would never become one of those people who spoke a strange KiwiBiker language that nobody else could understand... but it seems I have been brainwashed! :wacko:

ATGATT = All The Gear All The Time

ie. no popping down to the shops in shorts and jandals and no popping out for a day in the sun without your sunscreen and hat!

I so thought I needed to get out more often. Excluding that one day I am always a ATGATT type off guy :) even carry a torch during the day lol how mental is that :wacko:

[retro asian]

Some angry bikers at Parliment...

[bezajel]

would the news crews be willing to give their footage for the dvd mentioned earlier? could make a whole bunch and sell them and raise money to repair the parking lot if needed that way. i would love to own a dvd of the day, from the meet at sanson to BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT to leaving the stadium.


Agreed but ALL TV stations are apparently unable by some copywrite bullshit (bulls shit bull shit bull shit) that they cannot release anythiung they have not publicly broadcast
:(

Hmm I was talking to a news editor friend of mine last night to find out if we could get some of that footage. I got the impression that it was possible... but I'm not sure how easy it would be to get bits that weren't broadcast. (He said the problem was that there was just SO MUCH...)

Anyway, he said the best course of action would be to put a request to TVNZ (who hold anything 'recent' i.e. last 3 years!). And he said if they ask for money for it not to bother, and he may be able to help out. SO... I don't know if you/anyone else has put a formal request in StoneY?