Media Perception Of Motorcycling

**Rhino** · 12th February 2006, 18:23

I have just watched the TV1 & TV3 News hoping to see anything about the Westpac Ride here in Auckland.

Despite that fact that we had 1200+ bikes travelling from Karaka to The AUT campus on the North Shore, NOTHING WAS SHOWN ON TV.

Edit: Apparently a short item was on TV1

The Outlaws Poker Run accident was shown though (my sympathies to the riders/pillions involved.) You could almost feel the "motorcycles are dangerous" vibes in the item.

While the public is more supportive of bikes/bikers these days, it seems that the media still can't get away from Marlon Brando in "The Wild One."

**froggyfrenchman** · 12th February 2006, 18:28

i think the media were very held back in reporting the poker run. They never mentioned piss once

**sAsLEX** · 12th February 2006, 18:43

Originally Posted by Rhino

Edit: Apparently a short item was on TV1

One had a fairly decent bit, airial shots of everyone on the bridge et al

missed the bit about the outlaws though

**Jackrat** · 12th February 2006, 18:45

Marlon Brando's my hero,,,,,an James Dean of course.

The press sucks, no matter what they cover anyway.
"BAD NEWS SELLS"
Ferk em'!!!

**Bonez** · 12th February 2006, 19:00

Originally Posted by froggyfrenchman

i think the media were very held back in reporting the poker run. They never mentioned piss once

Agree whole heartedly

**Maha** · 12th February 2006, 19:00

The Westpac Helicopter is ''there'' for everyone, thank f@*k motorcycles are there for '' it '' once a year. Dont see a 'cage drive' raising $$$$ for it or trucks for that matter.......the ride should at least get a 20 min slot on Close Up or Campbell Live or 20/20 etc.....just so the non two wheeled travellers of NZ can see just how much we bikers care/give to the rescue of all......so there.

**Virago** · 12th February 2006, 19:10

Just to clarify, TV1 had a great item on the Westpac ride. However, no mention at all of the Poker Run fatality, which was the lead item on TV3.

**onearmedbandit** · 12th February 2006, 19:12

Well said maha man.

**Firefight** · 12th February 2006, 19:13

[QUOTE=maha man Dont see a 'cage drive' raising $$$$ for it or trucks for that matter...

[/QUOTE]

Many transport/Truck Companies already support Westapc with large annual donations .Just done with out publicity.

F/F

**Maha** · 12th February 2006, 19:20

Originally Posted by Firefight

Many transport/Truck Companies already support Westapc with large annual donations .Just done with out publicity.

F/F

I stand corrected on the truck thing........

but my point is that the perception on bikers is as we all know its our fault and we are temporary citizens and all that shit..........

its not always the case.

**idb** · 12th February 2006, 19:51

Before this turns into a persecution thread I must state that I don't feel particularly persecuted.........who cares...............there, I'm an outlaw biker!!!

"What are you rebelling against idb?"