I was about 30 bikes behind the incident although I didn't see what happened. All I knew was when the riders in front of me all braked and a couple of the pillion riders put thier hands up to show they were stopping. Not a good sight to see a fellow rider down. Initially it was thought by others around me that due to the bike being on the opposite side, he wasnt with our group and had hit the barrier and come over the top.
My pillion is a health and safety trainer so immediately jumped off and started organising the traffic. Bloody old woman in the front car about 30mtrs behind us just sat complaining that she wanted to get through.![]()
I'm only wearing black until they develop something darker
We came, We listened, And in one voice we answered
BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!!
I was thankful for the arm signals from other riders ahead of me signalling to stop.. for some reason I thought the bikes were slowing for a regroup but then saw what happened just as I stopped. Gutted, condolences to all involved. The riding up until that point was going well, though I'm so nervous in group situations and maybe even more so now.
We abandoned the ride and went for a drink to settle the nerves. Was great to see so many different bikes and riders out, epic turnout![]()
RIP and my condolences to the family.
I wish to thank those other bikes who stopped and assisted myself and the doctor with the CPR we all tried our best and it was not a easy situation to deal with.
I'm only wearing black until they develop something darker
We came, We listened, And in one voice we answered
BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!! BULLSHIT!!
This is going to be media fest when they find out more bikes went down at the Paramata roundabout, not thirty kms from the first incident, then how many times the speed camera went off down the Ngaraunga gorge, and said photos will show the following distances etc etc.
The Biker has now been named...
Very sad day ... i was on the ride and its kinda put me off riding with others...
Dear Rachel.
We on Kiwibiker are very sorry to hear of your loss. We all hurt when one of our own has fallen as a rider, but it is never what the personal friends and family are feeling on such a huge level. I hope you have some wonderful love and support around you, and that your child has very precious memories of their daddy. Such a tragidy and sympathies are with you.
Kind regards, Katie
That's an interesting statement.
I was the lead rider on the day. There were no bikes that went down at the Pauatahanui roundabout in this group that I am aware of. By this time we were well split up so I would appreciate details if you have them.
Speeds down the Ngauranga Gorge from the front were sub-80kph. As lead rider I kept my speed to less than 5kph of the speed limit for the entire trip.
It is a great shame we had a rider killed. Any suggestion that the riders were being irresponsible is unhelpful.
Kennif
First they came for the bikers but I wasn't a biker so I said nothing. Then ...
I lead a Ride once...300 + bikes and kept the speed to 80kph...what happens with large numbers though, is the group gets so fragmented that those anywhere from half way back in the group, need to ride at well over the speed limit to catch up. And they do it.
When we looped back, the bikes way behind were waving their arms at me (from across the M/Way) telling me to slow down.
I slowed to 40-50kph on the M/Way (which is dangerous) in order for the bikes to bunch up.
I wont ever join an annual event here in Auckland for that very reason...last time I did, bikes were at 130-140 KPH at times...then without warning, down to 50KPH..all the while, the lead rider/s have no idea of whats going on behind them.
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