Some rather bad publicity on Dunedin Cheesecutter Ride/Helicopter fundraiser

[FROSTY:Me]

Concerned member of the "public" my ass.
Thats a picture from a propper camera --ie member of the press.

The "stunt" itself aint dangerous -Ive done it hundreds of times starting race bikes or flat battery roadies.
What it was was friggin stupid at that time and place when ya have a more than reasonable expectation of some sort of press coverage.

[Katman]

Concerned member of the "public" my ass.
Thats a picture from a propper camera --ie member of the press.

I'm going to have to go out and stock up on some more straw - what with those on here suddenly trying to clutch at them.

[Chri5tina]

Firstly, thank you to everyone for your supportive comments. Although there has been some bad press, I appreciate that everyone can understand why this has become such an issue for the campaign and for those who attended the Dunedin ride.

When contacted by the ODT for comment, I was advised that this picture was not the only one (nor the only person involved) and I will be formally requesting copies of these images.

Public perception is everything in an event such as this! Needless to say, we are all quite embarrassed.

I would like to extend an invitation to this person, and any others who feel they may have behaved somewhat inappropriately (as they may be reading this thread) to contact me on a confidential basis to discuss their actions. If not, I will probably find out who you are anyway and that may not be quite so discreet.

I have no doubt that this person was travelling at speed and was followed by the photographer for some time. It is not a coincidence that they "got a lucky shot".

Again, thanks to all who participated! The ride was certainly successful in bringing attention to the Dunedin biker community.

Christina & Hayden

[The Pastor]

He was just stretching his legs...

And who let carver onto the south island anyway.

Arnt you in the SI skid? care to admit anything....

[DEATH_INC.]

Goddamit, would you guys stop making Katman look right..... this is very sad. For f***s sake, even I can behave myself for this cause, why can't the rest of ya?????

[Katman]

Goddamit, would you guys stop making Katman look right

Katman's always been one step beyond the look.

[Swoop]

A public ride has the opportunity to attract an interested media person. This one appears adept with a camera and has been given a golden opportunity for a publishable photograph.
Right time, right place, right idiot on bike, right camera. One cannot blame the press on this one.

ex JAFA ya reckon ???

The moron few are Hamiltonians.

[musicman]

2.the rider on the cruiser next to the guilty rider was seems to be in a hunched over position almost trying to avoid the weather. if the weather was crappy as it was then i wouldnt be trying to stand on a peg like that trying to avoid the weather.

Is it just me or does the person on the left look like they're not holding onto the handlebars? That could also be seen as "dangerous driving" to the general public...

[Katman]

I still can't believe that no-one who attended the Dunedin ride either knows or is prepared to name the rider(s) in question.

[FJRider]

Arnt you in the SI skid? care to admit anything....

HE would have been about 600 km's NORTH of that location, and with out a bike... Anyway, If it was HIM, the goat would have been on there as pillion.

[kiwi cowboy]

Is it just me or does the person on the left look like they're not holding onto the handlebars? That could also be seen as "dangerous driving" to the general public...

you could be right on that to musicman it doesent look like they have to me

[Mom]

I still can't believe that no-one who attended the Dunedin ride either knows or is prepared to name the rider(s) in question.

My understanding after talking tonight with the organisers is, everyone that took part officially on that ride signed in, name, address etc agreeing to abide by the rules. Not all of the attendees were KB members!

The organisers are doing their best to find out who it was, they are seriously upset about what happened. Please do not continue to wind this up mate, or you will get my blood up too. These lovely kids, stuck their hands up to organise this ride, made every right provision that you could do, and still got let down!

The reality is that most that attended are not members here, dont read your posts and are strangers to the people that took part.

Can I please have your motheres telephone number? I really want to know how she managed to raise such a perfect son, no fault friggen angel. Mind you her advice will be a bit late now for me, I already have my son out in the big wide world.

[carver]

IF IT WAS THE FEW YOU WOULD HAVE STANDUPS, STOPPIES AND WHEELIES.

IF THIS PERSON IS A kb'R pm ME FOR MEMBERSHIP INTO THE FEW

[Katman]

Can I please have your motheres telephone number? I really want to know how she managed to raise such a perfect son, no fault friggen angel. Mind you her advice will be a bit late now for me, I already have my son out in the big wide world.

If you'd care to point me in the direction of my post where I claimed to be or even implied that I was perfect then I'll gladly provide you with my mother's phone number.

She might shock you though.

[Genestho]

I too would wait for the facts before you light the torches.

I dont know if you have yet, but get control of the situation within the media immediately, accept that you have gained some publicity - be it good or bad and bite the bullet.

If I were you Id get an original copy of that photo. The more I look at it the more it all seems a bit odd. Anyway..

Good effort guys! Dont get down about it, whats done is done.