National ride updates

[Hanne]

THE CAMPAIGN BEGINS TOMORROW

6000 bikes flooded Wellington city this morning and met with enormous public support.

Twelve representatives from the BIKEOI group were admitted to Nick Smith's office.
Although their points were listened to they met with no particular response.
Mr Smith is 'receptive' to more injury prevention campaigns.
This is not enough.

So the message being sent out is this:

THE CAMPAIGN BEGINS TOMORROW






Watch this space.

(Previous posts on updates throughout the ride have been moved to the post below)


COVERAGE:
NZ HERALD
TV One News
TV3 News
Radio NZ

TV One 6pm
TV Three 6pm
Prime News 5.30pm around 3 mins in

[Hanne]

Delegation of 12 currently meeting with ACC minister Nick Smith

12.13pm 6000 Bikes have arrived at Parliament

11.48am First of the bikes have arrived in Wellington and are making their way to Parliament now

11.18am: Revised estimate of 5000 bikes
10.57am: 'At least 2000 bikes' have joined up together at this stage
400 bikes leaving 10am from Levin
500 already passed thorugh Kapiti


COVERAGE:
NZ HERALD
TV One News
TV3 News
Radio NZ

From Naki Rat: A caller to NewstalkZB Wellington is reporting that he has seen oncoming motorcycles 4 (?) abreast for at least 8 kilometres on the Foxton straights and they are still continuing. His estimate is 1500 bikes.
Using the DROPDOWN you can access the wellington station's webfeed

CALLING ALL MOTORCYCLISTS BETWEEN SANSON AND WELLINGTON:

United we stand: We want to make this last leg have as much impact as possible and enter Wellington as one group, not in dribs and drabs.
All motorcyclists between Sanson and Wellington to meet at Sanson, corner of SH1 and SH3. Meet from 8.30am, ride briefing 8.45am, LEAVING Sanson at 9am

Tuesday 17 November, 2009

0900 - Depart Sanson
Assemble in the parking area at the intersection of SH1 & SH3.
Depart onto SH1.

1000 - Pass through Levin - 400 bikes waiting to join ride as of 9.45am
We will be joining the first major group to head into Wellington but will NOT BE STOPPING

NOTE: Some Palmerston North Riders leaving Palmerston North Square with the last group leaving at 9am. Meet at Fatboyz Bar for a 9.40am briefing. Leaving Levin 10am sharp & picking up riders at Otaki, Waikanae & Queen Elizabeth park on way to Papakowhai

1130 - Depart Papakowhai Rd
We will assemble with all the others for the final push into Wellington, connecting with those coming from SH2.

1200 - Park up at the Cake Tin, and march to Parliament steps to meet the Minister at 1215.
The final ride into Wellington could potentially stretch out for kilometres, please BE PATIENT and COURTEOUS.


The organisers will be messaging the BRONZ phone here in Auckland when they arrive at and leave each main location (see flyer here). For those wishing to contact the ride organisers the BRONZ number is 022 6460 312

This is for those wanting to follow the progress of the ride.

All updates will be posted in this thread.

Cheers,

Hanne

Numbers:

Bikes waiting to join ride in Levin: 400 as of 9.45am

500 bikes already passed though Kapiti

Revised estimate of numbers of in Taupo, 1.30 on Monday, around 500 bikes present

Ride down on Tuesday has passed without incident.

Riders are spending the night in Palmerston North/ Feilding and regrouping at Sanson for a 9am departure on Tuesday. There will also be a group leaving Palmerston North from the Square at 9am and meeting the main group at Levin at 10am.

[Hanne]

Departed Cambridge @ 11am

[paturoa]

Are there any estimates on numbers at each depart point?

[StoneY]

I was just called this morning as a 'pile of bikes' roared through Ngarawahia mate says it was to quote him verbaitm a "Fuckin AWESOME' sight to behold

You all ride safe, and see you soon

[2wheeldrifter]

Coming thru Tokoroa between 11.35 to 12.15 today I counted only 62 bikes while eating lunch, with the main group of about 20-25 and the rest drips and draps..

[sunhuntin]

are they going from waiouru to palmy? if so, which way [via bulls or fielding?]

[kevie]

are they going from waiouru to palmy? if so, which way [via bulls or fielding?]

from what I can gather via Bulls and disperse at Sanson for the evening. regrouping there in the morning for the next stage



Hanne if you watching this is official numbers of bikes available at the depart points?????

[sunhuntin]

awesome, so they should be hitting bulls about 5.30-ish? might take the bike for a ride if the weathers clear and get some photos.

[kevie]

awesome, so they should be hitting bulls about 5.30-ish? might take the bike for a ride if the weathers clear and get some photos.

Had the same thought and set up the vid camera LOL in the car tho ... bikes in the shop getting the carbs tuned and balanced so hope its ready for leaving tomorrow morning lol

[sunhuntin]

Had the same thought and set up the vid camera LOL in the car tho ... bikes in the shop getting the carbs tuned and balanced so hope its ready for leaving tomorrow morning lol

fingers crossed for you!
my girl gave me a scare on saturday by refusing to start! flat battery, so got dad to check it. he got it going, and then we tested it when i got home from work. turned the key, went to press the starter, there was a loud click, and the electrics died. all i could see was a huge bill looming. lol. turned out that two of the wires for the battery had been put on the wrong way round. never been so relieved that it started up.
shes now been polished by way of an apology for the names i called her. lol

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Pics we need pics!!
Even shitty cell phone ones
This is fukin killing be not being able to take part.

[Ozzie]

half dozen pix here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=111306

[kevie]

This is for those wanting to follow the progress of the ride.


All updates will be posted in this thread.

Cheers,

Hanne

When you update next any chance for us not there of an estimated number of bikes at each depart point?

[Hanne]

Hi guys,

I have added this to the second post, info coming through from Ride Leader is 200 bikes at Taupo, will let you know when that number is revised at the next stop (Waiouru)

Cheers,

Hanne