Well done and thanks

[Ronin]

What an amazing day. To the organisers, marshals and countless unnamed others, thanks for all your hard work and for giving so many the chance to voice their displeasure today.

Around 5000 riders got to hop on their bikes and ride to Parliament in a very well organised manner because of your efforts. The most dangerous thing that happened for me on the ride was that damn helicopter sneaking up from behind.

Today could have been absolute chaos, in fact I was surprised that it wasn't.

Big pat on the back to all. Be proud of yourselves. Hell of a beginning Folks.

[Freakshow]

Awesome organisation everyone involved. What spectacular turn out. And big ups to the cops and their efforts.

[Brian d marge]

+1 and a beer

Stephen

[zahria]

concur, went really well, and I relished the oppertunity to verbally abuse that minister...
The speakers on the whole were awesome, big ups!

[davebullet]

Thanks to StoneY and to all of the marshalls and volunteers.

It was a very smooth operation. It is easy to overlook the organisation required when things go so smoothly. That we had 5,000+ bikers and traffic flowed well, great parking and directions showed the effort put in.

I hope there were no incidents (missed the news) and the public can see we can organise ourselves, are considerate (parking at the stadium) and are really looking out for all motorists, as they will be next.

Thanks again. you guys rock! :rockon:

[KiwiGs]

Thanks to every one who was involved with the protest ride today.
You did yourselves and all NZ bike riders proud!:clap:
5000 bikes and not one arrest:Police:

[knuckles24]

it on the news and wishing i was there, all i can say is bloody good job to the organisers and we will keep fighting the fight. Again WELL DONE :jerry:

[DidJit]

Bonum certamen certa.

[OV Lander]

What an incredible day!

Thanks to the whole team who put in such an amazing effort in organising a full on professional protest!. Excellent co-ordination and really strong relationships with the officials made the whole thing run like clock work - imagine the chaos that it could have been with these guys!!!!

Top effort and very much appreciated.

[kinger]

Having the gates open at Parliament would've helped.:doh:
Great turn out, and fantastic ride both ways, thanks to the organisers and fellow attendees.

[blade1000]

thanks to all you bikers out there ,if i had a bike i would have been there unfortunately im bikeless at this stage but was great to see the turn up

[NZsarge]

What an amazing day. To the organisers, marshals and countless unnamed others, thanks for all your hard work and for giving so many the chance to voice their displeasure today.


Big pat on the back to all. Be proud of yourselves. Hell of a beginning Folks.

Yeah a huge +1, sure was an experience to be sure, awesome all around.
Can't say enough thanks to all those who put so much time and effort into making this happen, bloody brilliant!
Not to mention the thousands in attendance..

[naphazoline]

FUCKING AWESOME ORGANISATION.

My sincerest thanks to the OUTSTANDING job by all who made this excellent day happen.

I'm still on a high.

[Angusdog]

I'd also like to offer my sincere thank you to everyone who helped organise this event. I was glad to be a part of the leathered throng, and had a blast riding to the seat of government.

I'd also like to point out that in that show of support, it looks likely the proposal can't gain traction. So that 2 hours from my day has probably paid off in perhaps $300 which can stay in my wallet. I don't think I've ever been paid $150 an hour to have that much fun - or at least not doing something I can admit too ;)

Well bloody done, and thanks again - a good job all round.

[dpex]

Today could have been absolute chaos, in fact I was surprised that it wasn't.

You can rest assured that chaos is the aim of the next and subsequent. Can't say what, when, or how, but unless these shiny-arse bludgers in Parliament listen, the wrack will tighten a notch or ten.

[BMWST?]

Having the gates open at Parliament would've helped.:doh:
Great turn out, and fantastic ride both ways, thanks to the organisers and fellow attendees.

i agree there was a loss of impact with us not riding through the centre of welly through to parliament...but with the number of bikes we had we could not have been able to accomodate the bikes round parliament.Even if they closed the immediate surrouning streets for parking(ie aitken,hill strret and kate shepard pl) I dont think they will ever close molesworth st for any length of time.

[tommygun]

My Thanks also, it was amazing and the work that so many did was outstanding.

[Woody2]

What an amazing day. To the organisers, marshals and countless unnamed others, thanks for all your hard work and for giving so many the chance to voice their displeasure today.

Around 5000 riders got to hop on their bikes and ride to Parliament in a very well organised manner because of your efforts. The most dangerous thing that happened for me on the ride was that damn helicopter sneaking up from behind.

Today could have been absolute chaos, in fact I was surprised that it wasn't.

Big pat on the back to all. Be proud of yourselves. Hell of a beginning Folks.

+1 - Last minute decision to attend, what a well run and well represented event. big ups to the organisers and from what I saw the well behaved attendees, fantastic!

[dogsnbikes]

As one of the Marshalls directing traffic, I can certainly say that our job was made easier than expected by the postive and well mannered attitude's off all riders who took part.... the numbers far exceeded than first expect and the police expected and we knew parking would be tight but we did it

BIG THANKS TOO YOU ALL

[wingrider]

I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who participated. I think we all deserve a round of applause.

I tried to thank one of the senior Police officer for their assistance. He wouldn't accept.

He in turn asked that I express my thanks to all involved. Stated that no amount of Police training could have pulled off what we achieved. In his opinion, we had done the impossible and totally changed his and many others perception of Motorcyclists. Admitted he was a past rider and remembered only to well the antics he got up to and what his nieghbour's thought of him at the time. Quote, " if this is what motorcycling is all about these days, I wish I could return to being part of it". unquote.

I was also fortunate to be behind several national MP's at the bottom of the steps when the speeches began and can say there were some very worried people. Kept remarking "we cant turn our backs on this" or words to that effect.

I also thought Rick Barkers Tactics behind the scenes were brilliant. He didnt miss a trick and knew how to bait the trap. Set a couple of people up brilliantly.

I know there are a number of MP's very eager to go for a ride with us. The unity we displayed today rubbed off on a lot of people.
It's something I want to pass on to my Grand kids.