Christchurch bikers

[sleemanj]

The most effective bike protest I've ever been involved in was over 25 years ago
... Vicki Buck, then the Mayor of Chc ... TV1 and TV3 turned up to see what all the fuss was about.

I think you have your dates wrong there Dave. TV3 started in late 1989 (20 years ago). Vicki also started her term in that year.

So, 20 years ago probably?

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

I think you have your dates wrong there Dave. TV3 started in late 1989 (20 years ago). Vicki also started her term in that year.

So, 20 years ago probably?

1979, then 1993 was the last major BRONZ protest, 2008

[Dave Milligan]

I think you have your dates wrong there Dave. TV3 started in late 1989 (20 years ago). Vicki also started her term in that year.

So, 20 years ago probably?

Yeah, possibly, seems like 30 years ago. I've been over here 13 years and it was well before I left Chch.
David Bailey will remember - he was Vice Pres of Chch BRONZ at the time.

My memory was of a very successful protest which got some action much quicker than we expected. I reckon the same method could be used again.

Kind regards
Dave Milligan

[knuckles24]

I have been in contact with the police today, so the good news is that we have the green light to do this protest however they will not help with traffic management so we may have problems with traffic lights as far as trying to seperate us as a group, i will be working on a few ideas to sort it, if you have any ideas around this problem let me know.

[Oakie]

Couple of things.

If the assembly point is still the Peg, you may want to give some thought as to how you'll get everyone across the road safely so they start heading south in one group rather split up amongst the traffic exiting the motorway.

What is going to happen when we actually get to the end point?

[knuckles24]

the peg is the only place big enough where it can hold enough bikers, so i have that bit covered about taking off, we will be finishing at the biketoberfest and have e-mailed a couple of MPs to be at the bike fest so we can put our point across.

[Jantar]

Are any Cantabrians planning on doing the Bikeoi to Wellington?

[Blue TLS]

Are any Cantabrians planning on doing the Bikeoi to Wellington?

This one is, was waiting for confirmation of time off work but its all go now

[Emlyn]

I so wish I could join you all Saturday for your Ride through to Manchester St, I have a uni exam (yes on Saturday morning the sods!) So please add some revs and voice on my behalf, be safe, and let 'em have it!
Cheers
Em

[knuckles24]

Got a phonecall from clayton cosgrove secretary this morning, he will be showing up before the protest ride starts so we can voice our concerns to him. The weather is still looking good so it should be a brilliant ride so see you there and we will be making plenty of noise. I have also printed up a petition for people to sign at the start so i can hand it to Mr Cosgrove.

[sammcj]

It's looking bloody great mate!

Pretty good timing how this all ends up at Biketoberfest too!

[been_there]

Got a phonecall from clayton cosgrove secretary this morning, he will be showing up before the protest ride starts so we can voice our concerns to him. The weather is still looking good so it should be a brilliant ride so see you there and we will be making plenty of noise. I have also printed up a petition for people to sign at the start so i can hand it to Mr Cosgrove.

Great stuff, will be there cast or not!!

[Warren]

The most effective bike protest I've ever been involved in was over 25 years ago. I organised it with the help of BRONZ members and several hundred bikes assembled at the Moorhouse Ave railway station and at 5pm we rode up Colombo St and filled every car park space (1 bike per car park space) in Colombo St from St Asaph St to the Square on both sides of the road. Every half hour each bike moved forward into the next car park space. We all paid the parking meter fee so it was a legal protest. Vicki Buck, then the Mayor of Chch came to see what we wanted (motorcycle parks) and by the Monday morning City Council street workers were out painting new Motorcycle only parks around the CBD. On the Friday night The Press sent their chief news reporter (Kaye Forrester) to cover the story and 2 camera crews from TV1 and TV3 turned up to see what all the fuss was about. Vicki Buck arrived at the same time as the TV cameras and Kaye Forrester and that's why action was so swift.

I'm living in Melbourne these days, but will be in Chch between 12 & 19 Nov and 11 and 19 Dec, so if anything is gunna happen I'd love to be involved.

Kind regards
Dave Milligan - dave@getrouted.com.au

Thank you for getting the parks. (2009 Chch resident). I will try to make the Saturday protest rally.

[knuckles24]

hi there fellow bikers, the weather is looking good the bikes are all ready to go however the nerves are feeling it, SEE YOU ALL THERE and hopefully we can better Nelson as far as numbers.

[sleemanj]

light changes back to red we keep on going

Flame suit on....

Ehhhhhh, that don't sound smart idea.
1. Breaking the law.
2. Pissing off joe public.
3. Irritiating police.

I was contemplating dragging myself out of bed for this ride (I work late, and am generally lazy), but I don't like that idea enough that I'd probably give it a miss.