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  • speights_bud

    NZ Transit Road Barrier Protest ride. -Taupo 

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    speights_bud
    Published on 23rd November 2007 06:38
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    2. Protests

    Wire Rope Barrier
    "Cheese Cutter"
    Protest ride

    Tuesday 4th December

    This is an opportunity for all motorists to show your concern about the dangers of wire
    rope barriers ("Cheese Cutters") on New Zealand roads.
    If you feel these are a danger to motorcyclists and other road users, then join this protest ride
    to raise the public profile of the campaign to stop the
    construction of these and to improve the safety of existing barriers.

    Leaving: Yacht basin on Redoubt St, Taupo.

    Meet at 11:15 For 11:45 Departure

    Destination: ROAD SAFETY BARRIER SYSTEMS WORKSHOP, Suncourt Motor Hotel & Conference Centre.     Approx 15-20 mins riding
    NB: there are no toilets, food stores or petrol pumps there.


    NB: Attached is a word Doc with the above details if you feel appropriate to print out and distribute accordingly.

    PLEASE RESISTER VIA CALENDAR LINK HERE:
    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...=2007-12-4&c=0

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