Horowhenua-Palmy Local Protest Action

**davereid** · 18th October 2009, 18:05

While this thread originally was for the Bikeoi as continued protest action is required we are adding events to this thread .. lastest info

Parking Protest on 19 December 2009, Meeting inside the square, Palmy by 8.30, Depending on the numbers, parking will be set on the morning .. bike require current wof & rego, and money for the meter.

Post with further info here

SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER
Wellington Region Ride
(RIDE CREDIT - ULYSSES Wellington)

TUESDAY 17 NOV
National BIKEOI Protest Run

Both Runs Depart
10am from Fatboyz Carpark, Behind Cobb & Co SH1 LEVIN
Learners and slower riders encouraged to be early for a 9.30am departure

Palmerston North Riders meet an hour earlier at the Square Carpark for the BIKEOI
Once again learners or slow riders are encouraged to be 1/2 an hour early.

Remember - these are likely to be quite big groups, and a safe trip is essential to our goals.
Please ride safely and carefully, with due regard to other traffic. We suggest a 90km/hr speed on the open road, and for maximum safety, and visual impact, please keep 2 seconds or more between bikes.

**chanceyy** · 18th October 2009, 18:10

Yeah Dave I can, have a few trips to palmy this week and up there fairly regularly, can get a few of the manawatu crew to help out

happy to help where I can

**bogan** · 18th October 2009, 20:37

Ill do what i can, chuck up flyers or whatever round massey (not big on approaching randoms in the street and trying to convert them though)

**Hopeful Bastard** · 19th October 2009, 10:11

If flyers or w/e are made, Send a copy to my email murphfanatic@yahoo.co.nz and i will print a few off and hand them out to some mates to pass on to mates to pass on..

Im sure haf of Levin know's the McBrydies...

**ynot slow** · 19th October 2009, 10:26

Is it able to be maybe done here,similar to other regions whereby we have a couple of bikes of different styles,i.e tourer,sports scotter etc.Have a heap of flyers to hand out,and posters on bikes showing accident stats relevant to the cause.Ideal place is square and maybe by info centre,say from 11.00-2.00pm.Bikes obviously need to be rego and wof,maybe also get a farm bike from bike shop as well,to show that road ridden bikes are regoed,while farm bikes are not,thereby not paying acc levy,but still are included in bike accidents statistics.

I am keen to do this.

**bogan** · 19th October 2009, 10:31

im debatting whther to attach one of those flagpole things (on kids bikes, and mobility scooters) to my pillion pegs... Chuck a flag, and some laminated flyers on there as well could get some good passive publicity.

**Hopeful Bastard** · 19th October 2009, 10:39

I could be all for having some kind of banner/ flags

**ynot slow** · 19th October 2009, 10:41

Originally Posted by Hopeful Biker

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...25&postcount=5 Your link failed?

I know then deleted post,cheers for that.

Bogan be carefull don't want flag falling off and causing accident lol,and cops would pull you over for having a load exeeding vehicle dimensions or similar.

**bogan** · 19th October 2009, 11:58

Originally Posted by ynot slow

I know then deleted post,cheers for that.

Bogan be carefull don't want flag falling off and causing accident lol,and cops would pull you over for having a load exeeding vehicle dimensions or similar.

yeh, wouldnt put a massive one on it, still gotta park in it the garage. And it wouldnt fall off cos i'd stick it on good as; trust me, im an engineer!

**Ixion** · 19th October 2009, 13:07

Originally Posted by bogan

.. And it wouldnt fall off cos i'd stick it on good as; trust me, im an engineer!

Oh Gawd. I'll alert the emergency services.

**Hopeful Bastard** · 20th October 2009, 07:38

We need to organize a date and time for the horowhenua/manawatu group to meet up guys...

Anyone wanna take a lead in this?

**davereid** · 23rd October 2009, 08:14

FAT BOYZ BAR behind the Cobb and Co on SH1 has agreed to be the LEVIN kick off point.

Nathan will be open so ya can get a coffee, get out of the cold if its chilly or stand around telling lies about bikes. Its intended Levin Bikers will depart around 10 ish so we can ride slowly and safely without any bins, or dodgy riding.

We need to decide if Palmerston North Riders are going to assemble in Palmy, or Hook up with riders from SH1 at Sanson or even at Fat Boyz LEVIN.

I still need someone to poster up Palmy Bike shops, cafes gas stations and pubs - any volunteers ?

**chanceyy** · 23rd October 2009, 09:19

Originally Posted by davereid

FAT BOYZ BAR behind the Cobb and Co on SH1 has agreed to be the LEVIN kick off point.

Nathan will be open so ya can get a coffee, get out of the cold if its chilly or stand around telling lies about bikes. Its intended Levin Bikers will depart around 10 ish so we can ride slowly and safely without any bins, or dodgy riding.

We need to decide if Palmerston North Riders are going to assemble in Palmy, or Hook up with riders from SH1 at Sanson or even at Fat Boyz LEVIN.

I still need someone to poster up Palmy Bike shops, cafes gas stations and pubs - any volunteers ?

Dave you might want to add the date so everyone knows is this for the 31 Oct for the Wellington protest rally OR/AND 17th Nov for the bikeoi

most of the manawatu crew are happy to put up posters etc .. I have 7 so far who are keen ... want to catch up for coffee ??

**bogan** · 23rd October 2009, 10:44

Originally Posted by davereid

FAT BOYZ BAR behind the Cobb and Co on SH1 has agreed to be the LEVIN kick off point.

Nathan will be open so ya can get a coffee, get out of the cold if its chilly or stand around telling lies about bikes. Its intended Levin Bikers will depart around 10 ish so we can ride slowly and safely without any bins, or dodgy riding.

We need to decide if Palmerston North Riders are going to assemble in Palmy, or Hook up with riders from SH1 at Sanson or even at Fat Boyz LEVIN.

I still need someone to poster up Palmy Bike shops, cafes gas stations and pubs - any volunteers ?

I think a palmy assembly point would be quite good, should be quite a turnout from here, think a few of the woodville riders plan to join as well.

If its 10am in levin, 9am meet in palmy would give us plenty of time. Once the time/place/date part is finalised I'll add it to the flyer and plaster them round massey/bike shops (unless someone else is doing bike shops?) and whereever else I can find.

**chanceyy** · 23rd October 2009, 10:51

Originally Posted by bogan

I think a palmy assembly point would be quite good, should be quite a turnout from here, think a few of the woodville riders plan to join as well.

If its 10am in levin, 9am meet in palmy would give us plenty of time. Once the time/place/date part is finalised I'll add it to the flyer and plaster them round massey/bike shops (unless someone else is doing bike shops?) and whereever else I can find.

Hi Bogan

just talked to Dave .. it will be leaving Levin at 10am .. so may pay to be a 9am leave time fr palmy ..

Dave will confirm details re 31st oct, so info will be same for both dates

and plastering info everywhere will be great .. do not forget Dairies, petrol stations etc