BIKEOI! Well done EVERYBODY you done us all proud

[PrincessBandit]

...... and this is what 6000 cars will do to the towns congestion if bikes are simply taxed off the road

I actually am in the process of making a huge banner with "ACC & NATIONAL U will not tax us out of existence" but unfortunately didn't have it completed in time for yesterday.

More protests to come......I'm sure it can still be used!

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

And now for more serious messages.

We are at war!

Althogh Mr Smith listened politely and attentively to our messages , he did NOT give us the assurance we are looking for.

He (and the National party and ACC) will now be hoping that, having vented, we will go home and forget it.

So it is MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER to get the pressure on locally. Regional coordinators, target National electorate office, national party meetings, ACC offices.




The campaign begins today.

Everything so far was just the warm up. Now we need to come out fighting.

Happy to sit down and talk tactics with you Les, how about over breakfast at Mission Bay, say Sunday morning about 8 O'Clock

[wingrider]

Just spoke to Sergent Walker from kapiti Police.
He was tasked with providing escorts from Otaki to Wellington.
he was our lead vehicle from Kapiti to Papakowhai.

In 35 years of Policing he has NEVER seen anything like yesterday.
He has stated that no one really came to their attention other than some idiot pullin wheelies on Mana esplanade. He believes other riders took care of it before the person was identified.

There were a lot of cars on the roads patrolling whilst riders departed wellington for home.
NOT ONE COMPLAINT FROM THE PUBLIC RECEIVED!!
99% OF RIDERS COMPLYENT. Those that weren't soon fell into line.
NOT AWARE OF ANY ACCIDENTS.

Everyone who spoke to a Police officer yesterday was polite.

Massive thumbs up from them.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Happy to sit down and talk tactics with you Les, how about over breakfast at Mission Bay, say Sunday morning about 8 O'Clock

me too via pm of course...

[gwigs]

What an adventure...as a reborn biker ,(march this year)
I found the whole thing,the ride down,sticking it to the prick smith,
the support of the public,and thousands of bikers united ,just blew me away,
Awesome....
Now back after my 1400 ks in all conditions I feel that I can call myself a true Biker.
And proud to be..
Dave

[Ronin]

In 35 years of Policing he has NEVER seen anything like yesterday.
He has stated that no one really came to their attention other than some idiot pullin wheelies on Mana esplanade. He believes other riders took care of it before the person was identified..

And in related news, a bike rider in yesterdays bikoi is recovering from a severe arse whupping. This has not been reported as a motorbike related injury...... p/t

[Mudfart]

I just wanna thank everyone that represented for those of us on our learners and R licenses that ride 250's or under and live too far away to make the ride to Welly. We are just starting out on bikes, and I can tell you, its the ONLY way to travel to a crappy JOB. JOB= Just Over Broke. Which is where your station in life is.

[Hitcher]

"You done us all proud" indeed. In the spirit of meaningful protest, the BDOTGNZA forgives you.

[scumdog]

The media are about falling over themselves to find out what is planned next. This is big news.

I suggest if the increase goes ahead a TOTAL non-registration of all bikes is the way to go - but it has to be EVERYBODY.

But well done - I had a lump in my throat watching and listening to you all - wish I was there!

[_Shrek_]

And in related news, a bike rider in yesterdays bikoi is recovering from a severe arse whupping. This has not been reported as a motorbike related injury...... p/t

well done that man bling sent

I suggest if the increase goes ahead a TOTAL non-registration of all bikes is the way to go - but it has to be EVERYBODY.

But well done - I had a lump in my throat watching and listening to you all - wish I was there!

with you on that scummy

& thanks to all that made the Bikeoi what it was

[gijoe1313]

I felt honoured to ride and be in the company of such a fine body of citizens standing up for their rights, the few, the proud ... and we aren't stupid, nor are we trouts!

I'm a little sore from wearing my spartan outfit all day yesterday (and carrying that panoplic shield on my back from Auckland, Welly and back again!) ... but it feels good, first big shot against the front of the madness that we are trying to stem.

Keep up the good work everyone!

[MacD]

I suggest if the increase goes ahead a TOTAL non-registration of all bikes is the way to go - but it has to be EVERYBODY.

Yes, and we need to set this up by only registering our bikes in the interim up to the month before any levy increase is due to start (which is June 2010 if I'm not mistaken).

That way we can synchronise a mass non-registration event.

[spookytooth]

Just got home wet,cold a little worse for wear and totaly happy That was one of the hart warming things i have seen.So fucking many bikes.On a sadder note there was a bin just out of Wanganui the road was being cleared as we arrived.Looked like 2 blue sports bikes on the back of the trucks.I didnt get a good look,but the motelier said the riders are ok

[sunhuntin]

was in the paper. 17 year old missed his turn off and pulled over. then pulled back onto the road and collected a 55 year old. very silly and unfortunate mistake to make. no sign of the accident when i came past at about 7.30.

[rideon]

7000 bikes (?) 1200 kms, 3 days on the bike, 1 great Bikeoi . AWESOME !! Managed to thread our way home today Via the forgotten highway & stay dry all day. First time through this 156 Kms Mecca of a road - F##KN Brilliant !!
So glad to have have been a part of this amazingly run event - do it again in a heartbeat. Well done guys !!!!