Sat 25 November White Ribbon Ride

**Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)** · 21st November 2006, 07:33

White Ribbon Ride 2006

Motorcyclists - make a stand against violence

To support the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of
Violence against Women and Children, a ride has been organised as follows:

# 1 Assemble on two (or three) wheels at Wellington's Cenotaph,
Lambton Quay, at 1.00 pm Saturday 25th November

# 2 Wear a White Ribbon (supplied at the Cenotaph) to show you don't
condone violence against women and children.

# 3 Ride around the bays, ending at Cafe L'affare in College Street,
where there will be spot prize draws.

This ride is supported by Wellington Motorcycle Clubs and shops.

For further info contact

Gerard Dobson 04 388 9178
Tony M'Queen 04 563 8389
tonyandkerri@xtra.co.nz

"Real men don't beat up women and children"

**crazybigal** · 21st November 2006, 08:34

i hope they are going to setup some parking in college st!
i lived in college st for a year and its nuts on the weekends!

[QUOTE=Bloody Mad Woman (BMW);831703]White Ribbon Ride 2006

# 3 Ride around the bays, ending at Cafe L'affare in College Street,
where there will be spot prize draws.

**Hawkeye** · 25th November 2006, 10:37

Originally Posted by Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

White Ribbon Ride 2006

Motorcyclists - make a stand against violence

To support the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of
Violence against Women and Children, a ride has been organised as follows:

# 1 Assemble on two (or three) wheels at Wellington's Cenotaph,
Lambton Quay, at 1.00 pm Saturday 25th November

# 2 Wear a White Ribbon (supplied at the Cenotaph) to show you don't
condone violence against women and children.

# 3 Ride around the bays, ending at Cafe L'affare in College Street,
where there will be spot prize draws.

This ride is supported by Wellington Motorcycle Clubs and shops.

For further info contact

Gerard Dobson 04 388 9178
Tony M'Queen 04 563 8389
tonyandkerri@xtra.co.nz

"Real men don't beat up women and children"

Anyone going to this...?

**Paul in NZ** · 25th November 2006, 16:10

too late notice for me but i don't need a white ribbon....

3 healthy daughters, a stroppy wife and an empty bank balance is my badge of courage...

**Terminated** · 25th November 2006, 22:42

Huge roll up and ride around the bays and back into town - spot prizes.
A good afternoon.

**Steam** · 25th November 2006, 22:47

My flatmate thought it was some kinda gang protest. lol!

**Hawkeye** · 26th November 2006, 07:41

Originally Posted by BuckBuckNo1

Huge roll up and ride around the bays and back into town - spot prizes.
A good afternoon.

Your right there Buck. Awesome sight riding around the bays. Every bend you went around, all you could see was a stream of bikes in front and behind.

Some absolutely amazing machines. From new HD's down to old bonnies and commando's, with a mix of Sports bikes in between (and my little CBX).
One old classic HD cruiser (thought it was a Goldwing initially) which, although not my style of bike, was a beautiful machine. The little 6-7 year sitting in the Queen seat on the back had a ball.

The noise when we first fired up at the start was deafening.

Only down side of the day was watching a guy on a black Ducati drop it on a slow turn coming out of College Street (after the ride). I think he came to a stop and his foot went into the gutter rather than onto the flat. His pillion jumped off and I think he somehow managed to stop the bike from grounding the side.
He went passed me on the motorway about 3 mins later and I couldn't see any damage, so good on him.

**Terminated** · 26th November 2006, 10:09

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Your right there Buck. Awesome sight riding around the bays. Every bend you went around, all you could see was a stream of bikes in front and behind.

I think the organisers did a great job, good support by the riders recognising the theme and the general public were taken a back a bit by the number of bikes - waves from the footpath and out the front of houses.

A good afternoon and will certainly get along next year.

Heads Up and Enjoy

**bistard** · 26th November 2006, 10:23

Yes,must agree,great cause & a good day out,I took my wife along,she had not been on the back of my R6 before,was having issues with small sports bike seat/riding position by the end
Full credit to Micheal & Gerrad Dobson & the crew for organising it
I was also following that guy on the full dress Harley with his daughter on the back,man was he having some troubles with the side wind,he was all over the place
It was also good to see such a broad spectrum of bikes & riders

**bistard** · 26th November 2006, 10:26

Oh & by the way, did anyone get any photos??

**Terminated** · 26th November 2006, 10:31

Originally Posted by bistard

Oh & by the way, did anyone get any photos??

I was kicking myself for not bringing the camera and Kiwibiker beannie.

**elle-f** · 26th November 2006, 10:32

i heard about that from a friend and she said it was amazing to see. well done to you guys

**Pickle** · 26th November 2006, 17:51

Originally Posted by bistard

Oh & by the way, did anyone get any photos??

Yes we got a couple of photo's, got one with you in it at the stop round scorching bay & a couple of shots on college st at the end, will post them when downloaded. gloves Viv won were too small but bloody good turn out.

**MoFunthanmost** · 27th November 2006, 10:08

Fantastic day; it was so well organised, and a great turnout to boot.
well done to the organisers - and the generosity of the shops - fantastic spot prizes, and won a shirt so thats not too shabby.

Was a great way to 'break' my girlfriend in to being a pillion, if not a wee windy in places! she had a blast although i nearly lost her when she saw the Harleys and wanted to ride on one of those instead!

Will try get some of our photos up soon.