Christchurch bikers

**SMOKEU** · 14th October 2009, 19:18

Who's keen to get together en masse and cause extensive disruption to the flow of traffic on busy roads in protest of this shit this weekend? If enough of us got together and stood up for our cause then we might be able to make a difference.

**knuckles24** · 14th October 2009, 19:56

Well we have all seen the proposed ACC levy legislation towards bikers, what are we going to do about it, any ideas (and please be serious) as this is a serious problem, if you have any ideas would love to hear them and then we can work something out, i suggest other regions make a stand and do the same thing

**vstrom** · 14th October 2009, 20:16

one bike one car park ,50 bikes 50 car parks,do that in every town on the same day,would be a nusence to car drivers but would get a lot of attention .

**rosie631** · 14th October 2009, 20:18

Haven't got any great ideas but i will definitely join whatever protest is decided upon.

**ukusa** · 14th October 2009, 21:36

I'll be in, maybe choke the square with bikes one Saturday morning (or maybe every Saturday morning).

**knuckles24** · 15th October 2009, 05:28

Choking the square or the city council area, start there and get a petition around then maybe ride to parliment if we get enough signatures, if anybody is keen then we should do it. is there anybody else from the rest of the south island keen if so gives us a shout.

**rosie631** · 15th October 2009, 05:33

If I were 20 years younger and had better boobs I'd be happy to stage a naked protest ride.

**knuckles24** · 15th October 2009, 05:45

to see photo's of course rosie, anyway drop me a pm if anybody can help and we will organise a time to meet for anybody who wants to turn up.

**Hawk** · 15th October 2009, 06:50

Ill be there

**T.W.R** · 15th October 2009, 07:18

Originally Posted by ukusa

I'll be in, maybe choke the square with bikes one Saturday morning (or maybe every Saturday morning).

Choking up the square wouldn't achieve much in total disruption. For major impact choking the main thoroughfares in & out of town would be more effective

South = Sockburn roundabout or Halswell Junction Rd/Main South Rd intersection

North = Cranford St/Main North Rd intersection or John's Rd/Main North Rd intersection

West = Yaldhurst Rd/Russley Rd

Or gridlock the city at a series of predetermined intersections around the CBD

It'd definitely have some impact on total traffic flow

**sammcj** · 15th October 2009, 07:30

What a crock of shit this is, I'm infuriated...
How ever we protest - I'm in.

Bikes...

-Use less petrol
-Don't destroy the roads
-Don't cause traffic jams
-Don't take up nearly as much parking space
-Don't pollute nearly as much as a car (let alone these big gas chugging 4wd's)
-Although you're more likely to hurt yourself in a minor crash there are a) less bikes on the road b) people are more aware of the risks

**jim.cox** · 15th October 2009, 07:33

Originally Posted by T.W.R

Choking up the square wouldn't achieve much in total disruption. For major impact choking the main thoroughfares in & out of town would be more effective

South = Sockburn roundabout or Halswell Junction Rd/Main South Rd intersection

North = Cranford St/Main North Rd intersection or John's Rd/Main North Rd intersection

West = Yaldhurst Rd/Russley Rd

Or gridlock the city at a series of predetermined intersections around the CBD

It'd definitely have some impact on total traffic flow

Round and round and round the roundabouts ?