Kill spills rally

Visitor Q · $25 whore Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Karma :

This was added in GC as well, but fuck it, this is probably a more apt place;

Dusty · King of the Rim Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Karma :

I think there's a few people going, I'll try and go along if bike is working.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=31168
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DazBike · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Karma :

Thanks for your support people Wink

Daz Bourne
KillSpills Very Happy

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Sadie · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Karma :

PRESS RELEASE BY THE BMF

September 2004
PEER PRESSURE ON DIESEL SPILLS

A plea by the British Motorcyclists Federation to motorcycling Peer Lord Rotherwick to help stop the lethal problem of diesel spills, has resulted in an undertaking from the Government that the Secretary of State for Transport will issue official guidance as part of the Government’s new Traffic Management Bill.

Coming as it does just over a week before the KillSpills diesel protest rally* in London next weekend, the 140,000 strong BMF, the UK’s largest and most influential rider organisation, thanked Lord Rotherwick for his resolute determination in the House of Lords to get the issue of diesel spillage raised during the Committee Stages of the Traffic Management Bill.

He was successful in placing an amendment, (formulated by the BMF), calling for a statutory obligation to be placed upon those authorities responsible for the road network to remove diesel oil and other road surface contamination after a spillage has occurred.

During the debates on amendments to the Bill, Lord Rotherwick, who rides a BMW R1150 RT for his daily commute to the Palace Of Westminster, secured an undertaking from the Government that a requirement to clear diesel spills would be included in the ‘Network Management Duty Guidance’, part of the Traffic Management Bill.

This guidance, currently the subject of a Department of Transport Consultation, will be issued by the Secretary of State for Transport under Section 18 of the Traffic Management Act 2004. Authorities must have regard to this guidance when exercising their road network management duty under the Act.

Thanking Lord Rotherwick for his intervention on the diesel spillage issue, BMF Government Relations Executive Richard Olliffe said: “This issue has been a long-running one for motorcyclists so I was more than pleased to be able to brief Lord Rotherwick on the topic a nd as the BMF is a member of the DfT’s Network Management Duty Guidance consultation group, we will now ensure that comments made by Government are reflected in the final Guidance document”.

Hundreds of motorcyclists are expected to join the KillSpills Road Safety Rally, which will ride through London to deliver a petition to 10 Downing Street on 11th September 2004. See www.killspills.org.uk

Issued by Jeff Stone: t: 0121 709 1040 f: 0121 705 8784 e: jeff.stone@bmf.co.uk
Details on this and other BMF activities can also be found on our web site : https://www.bmf.co.uk
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Born2bVile · Spanner Monkey Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Lord Rotherwick is also the landowners of Cornbury Park where the Autumn NABD rally is held. It is on the same weekend and he is usually in attendance.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/calendar.php?day=10&month=09&year=2004&mode=display

If anybody who is going gets a chance, say a big thank you from all bikers for his support in this campaign.

Cheers,

Byrnie.
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swaffs · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Yes we'll be going.

look for red/white/blue CBR600 and Green and white ZXR750R

nice unusual coulours, easy for you to spot !!

rizo-sri200 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Karma :

im going too

look for a blue Honda CB-1 with BCF web links on the rear fairing and ill be wearing my bright coloured shark lid with dark visor Cool

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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

I think Herts lot are going as well. Smile

nc30 chick · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Im probably worrying about nothing but I've never riden in such a big group before and its feeling rather daunting. Did the toy run last year with 3000 other bikes but i was pillion so doesnt count.
Not sure if im more excited about being involved in such a large protest or nervous about riding with so many other bikes. The largest group I have riden with is about 18 of us.
Before anyone takes the mick, I have only been riding for 4 months so am still a newbie to it.
Everyone else whos going with me has been riding for a long time and riden in groups of this size before.
Any tips?

Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Dont worry. Largest group i've ridden with is about 5. Doesnt matter.

A tip stagger you riding lines, ie dont ride in single file, this gives you more space and more braking distance. You will kind of find out people make space.

Also if somone brakes hard (should really happen) look away from the bike i question, even if you brake, if you are looking at the bike you will brake towards them. Look in some free space to make your bike brake away and into a safe area. Shouldn't really happen, as there is not much to brake harshly about, especially when there is a massive pack of bikers rolling down the street. Very Happy

Just ride at you own pace, people will wait up for you, if you manage to lag behind. No-one will mind.

nc30 chick · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Thanks Claud, makes me feel better knowing im not the only one whos never done it before! Very Happy

Rvf_FiRe · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Karma :

Anyone from Bromley/Kent area going up? Thumbs Up

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tgabber · Crazy Courier Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

The main problem we might have is strong winds and heavy rain as the remnants of hurricane Francis hits... Sad

Providing it's not too bad though, I'll be there, in waterproofs if necessary... Rolling Eyes

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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hi peeps, watch out for me! I'll be joining you guys 2moro, with my friend along with the NSR. Hopefully if Claud allows me, i'll tag along with him cos i've never met any BCF guy in person. I'll be on my red XR 125 wearing some mishmash of clothes so i guess i'll see u guys there, come rain or shine. A good prelude to an evening party! Razz

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