BIKEOI - When? The final poll

**Ixion** · 18th October 2009, 19:04

Consensus so far (consensus ? with bikers

) is that it is essential we do the Manchester bit on a weekdays when the droids are actually present.

But, we really want a BIG show of numbers to make a noise around the town

After eliminating every day in the year and adding a few back that leaves two options that seem to have the running :

1. Nov 15th-17th We hold (a) Regional BIKOI in Welly on the Sunday. That works for numbers , (most) people can go down Saturday, back Sunday evening . Then we do the actual Parliament assembly on Tuesday for those who can get the time off (some of the Sunday folk will doubtless stay over)

2. Nov 5th. For symbolic reasons. It's a Thursday so the scheme in (1) won't work, probably not much point in a big assembly after we've fronted up at the Beehive.

I've made this multichoice because some people will be OK with either option. Only a drivelling idiot would also tick the "none of them are any good " option. So well ignore those.

**rocketman1** · 18th October 2009, 20:42

When is the protest ride, could start in Auckland, all the Whangarei bikers could join up in Auckland, then on way to Wellington, the slow ride would pick up Hamilton and Tauranga, by 10pm pick up Taupo, Napier, New Plymouth protest riders and so on all the way Wellington I reckon there would be at least 2000 bikers that would protest Parliament , and probably 5000 if the weather was fine
Bikers Unite and Protest.
The Clubs need to iniate this Protest, and hall in a few opposition member of parliament along for the ride, cagers to come along too with trailers, and pick up the those that breakdown.
I will be there for sure..

There should be a rule that bikers cant overtake one another on the ride, it should be 600km slow protest ride, not a mad dash to Wellington.
Hold up traffic, stick to the law but be a nuisance.

BIKERS MUST BEAT THIS ACC BULLSHIT !!!

**davebullet** · 18th October 2009, 20:56

The 5th... can we fake a Mr. Fawkes to blow up the NZ parliament buildings.. can we, can we, please?

**Bald Eagle** · 18th October 2009, 21:38

I think this poll / decision should have a deadline. A lot of us will need to apply for annual leave etc with a bit of notice. Suggest this needs to be pretty much locked down by the end of October at the absolute latest ?

**fridayflash** · 18th October 2009, 21:40

ive voted for the 5th... only 'cos its closest and im fuggin keen! lol
but ill front any day for sure (benefits of self employment)

**caseye** · 18th October 2009, 21:45

I also voted the 5th but because it's still a week day and it's symbolic of peoples protest.If we could assemble and then ride to the beehive in one day, it's all over rover.Much more public awareness and the pertinence of it all will not be lost on the general public.

**fridayflash** · 18th October 2009, 21:58

i fully agree caseye...must check on wickle and see if he can get time off..

**caseye** · 18th October 2009, 22:06

Hey there Flash! you looking after my tractor?"grandad, do you know flash gordon?" "Why yes boy he used to drive my tractor?
I'm there whichever day it is, will try to hook up.

**gazmascelle** · 18th October 2009, 22:07

Don't think I could make it on the 5th, pretty sure all my leave will be used over the xmas break..

If this is organised for sunday I'll be there for sure though

**Jantar** · 18th October 2009, 22:23

For those asking for the 5th, I would remind you that parliament is not in session on that day, so who are we presenting our petition to? And what grounds do we have for being at parliament?

The 15th - 17th is the only option if we want maximum media coverage and to make a point.

**Leyton** · 18th October 2009, 22:26

I choose that I hate both days, damn WORK!!! ARGH!!! AhhhHhHhHHHH

**bike4life** · 18th October 2009, 22:40

Hey Labour leader Phil Goff came and spoke at the Victoria University hostal Weir House on the 18th. When questioned about his view on ACC levy rises 4 motorbikes he dissapproved, him being a keen biker and all. Even said he would be part of a ride on parliament. To the person running this should give Phil an email. He'd get some major media attention if he was on a bike outside parliament.

**retro asian** · 18th October 2009, 22:55

Originally Posted by bike4life

Hey Labour leader Phil Goff came and spoke at the Victoria University hostal Weir House on the 18th. When questioned about his view on ACC levy rises 4 motorbikes he dissapproved, him being a keen biker and all. Even said he would be part of a ride on parliament. To the person running this should give Phil an email. He'd get some major media attention if he was on a bike outside parliament.

He needs it too after his publicity on TV3 news tonight....
Helen Clark is still prefered Labour leader

**Thani-B** · 18th October 2009, 23:14

I vote for the weekend and I hate both. Mainly because some of us wont be able to make it to Wellington, and so we should be able to have something organised where we can make it as well. Eg Im keen to block up Auckland seeing as I cant go to Wellington. Both on the same day...

**bike4life** · 19th October 2009, 00:02

Totally agree with you. We need to get some MP's on bikes its all about the media coverage we're after. Someone must know some MP's who would be keen like Phil Goff hes a keen biker