Two Dead near Hanmer (4 November)

**RT527** · 5th November 2006, 11:56

Originally Posted by Jantar

Unfortunately down in this area we often see pilot vehicles travelling some distance (measured in kms, not meters) in front of the vehicle they are escorting, and at a much higher speed. Other times there is almost no gap between the pilot vehicle and the load, and hence almost no warning. I'm not saying that either was the case here, as there is too much that we don't yet know.

Is the bridge where it happened a one way bridge by any chance?

Bugger sounds like they need a shake up thats not good practice.
just cause an oversize load has a pilot doesnt give them any more rights on the road ...in fact we need to be more responsible than normal.

**manuboy** · 5th November 2006, 12:05

It wasn't an SV

**Macktheknife** · 5th November 2006, 12:06

RIP bikers, condolensces to the families and friends.

**Kendog** · 5th November 2006, 12:13

Thanks for that. RIP fellow rider.

**scumdog** · 5th November 2006, 12:14

Originally Posted by manuboy

His name was Hayden. His wife was riding pillion. They were riding with a good mate of mine. Nelson was going to be their first rally.

Shee-it manuboy, sorry to hear that, always seems worse when it's a 'person' that is known to somebody you know yourself.

**MyGSXF:Me** · 5th November 2006, 19:29

From what I heard at the rally.. this couple had 6 kids!! (I don't know if that is accurate or not...) A terrible loss to our motorcycling 'family'!!

At the rally, the band played "Wish you were here" by Pink Floyd, in dedication to the couple. May they rest in peace.. together forever, cruising the open roads in freedom.

My thoughts & love go to their family & friends.

Jen xxx

**Edbear** · 5th November 2006, 19:39

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

My thoughts & love go to their family & friends.

Jen xxx

Same here!

**placidfemme** · 6th November 2006, 08:08

RIP to the biker and pillion... our thoughts and prayers are with the family

**far queue** · 7th November 2006, 07:55

Item in today's Press

**ManDownUnder** · 7th November 2006, 07:59

Condolences to friends and family.

RIP

**Paul in NZ** · 7th November 2006, 10:24

Yup - read the same thing and it sent a shudder straight through me.

It was something that haunted us for years while our kids were little and a major reson why we didn't ride together much then.

RIP you two - Didn't know you but we shared the same wind...

**krash69** · 7th November 2006, 11:05

i just found a newspaper clipping on this dam sad.....

good to hair they were so close

**Nonbeliever** · 8th November 2006, 20:16

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

At the rally, the band played "Wish you were here" by Pink Floyd, in dedication to the couple.

Jen xxx

Did the rally organising club/group do/contribute anything toward the family?

I hear this Nelson rally is very large and takes ALOT of money.

**krash69** · 8th November 2006, 20:54

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At the rally, the band played "Wish you were here" by Pink Floyd, in dedication to the couple. May they rest in peace.. together forever, cruising the open roads in freedom.
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this is way to much......to cool for the kids and the families....

**MyGSXF:Me** · 8th November 2006, 20:55

Originally Posted by Nonbeliever

Did the rally organising club/group do/contribute anything toward the family?

I hear this Nelson rally is very large and takes ALOT of money.

Good question.. it needs to be clarified first however..

IF they were coming up here for the NRTC Rally at the Maitai Camp.. OR, as I understand it.. there was some kind of HOG gathering here too over the same weekend.. PLUS I heard that one of the 'gangs'.. (dunno which one) was having some kind of gathering too.. so.. if it can be confirmed exactly WHICH event the couple were coming too.. we can go from there...

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