Scottish Bikers Fuel Protest

[Spree]

I have been asked to promote the latest fuel protest by the Scottish Bikers.

For anyone interested in joining this (and theres a few Scots on here ) here are the details I have.

Saturday 28th June. Meeting point is Kinross Services, Jct 6 , M90. Leaving there at 12 noon and heading to Edinburgh.

I will update this thread if I get anymore details.

More information and probably updates here>> http://www.fifebikers.co.uk

[BLACKPANTHER]

Originally Posted by Spree

I have been asked to promote the latest fuel protest by the Scottish Bikers.

For anyone interested in joining this (and theres a few Scots on here ) here are the details I have.

I will update this thread if I get anymore details.

More information and probably updates here>> http://www.fifebikers.co.uk

Bit far for me matey, I didn't know the motorways went up to 90! Don't suppose the protest could swing by Doncaster? Good on ya all who go on it, keep it in peoples minds so Gordie doesn't get in again.

[druidsam]

im going to that one



........................Sam

[Bill CBF1000]

Originally Posted by druidsam

im going to that one

........................Sam

Enjoy Sam, if its anything like the Mannie one, a brilliant atmosphere

[edexup]

Saturday 28th June, 12 noon, Kinross Services, Jct6 M90

Run will leave Kinross Services at 12 noon and head South, over Forth Road Bridge, and around Edinburgh. Full details of route will be published later in week. Groups from Aberdeen and Dundee have already pledged support and will meet at Kinross.

Support if you can. Thanks.


Due to be new to this forum, I'm not allowed to post links ( or I would have posted the flyer ) - but please visit the fifebikers site for more details.

[edexup]

Thanks for posting this up.

So far we have support from the Dundee and Aberdeen forums, plus many other mcc's and individuals. People are working hard in the background to try and communicate the day to as many people as possible.

Support if you can. Thanks.

[edexup]

After meetings with the Forces involved, the following route has been agreed.

We will be leaving Kinross Services , Jct 6, M90 at 12 noon

A Fife Police escort will be provided at approx 45 mph heading South on the M90. For safety reasons both lanes of the Southbound carriageway will be for our use.

When we reach the Welldean Layby ( just North of Forth Road Bridge ) Lothian & Borders officers will take over escort, and will facilitate riders who have met at the layby to join the group. ( we will not be stopping en masse ) Riders wishing to join from this layby should be there by 12.15.
We will then be escorted by Lothian officers along the new M9 link road, onto the M9, and onto the M8. Again speed will be 40-45mph, traffic will be controlled so the group stays together, and both lanes will be available.

At the end of the M8, we reach Hermiston Gate. This will be the 2nd join-on point, and again officers will facilitate riders merging onto the group. Again we will not be stopping. To join here, be there for 12.30 please.

The group will then proceed down the A71, Calder Rd, etc and end up on Lothian Rd. We will be escorted to Kings Stables Rd ( Below and in front of Castle and adjacent Prices St Gardens ) There will be a stop here for 1 hr. (ETA of 1.30pm ) We have asked if additional Porta-loos can be provided at this location, and there are public toilets nearby. Local Police are to enforce parking restrictions on this road on the Saturday to ensure plenty of space for bikes.

You also get to take your holiday snaps with the Castle in the background.

After the 1hr stop, we will be escorted back onto Lothian Rd, across Princes St, onto Queensferry St, and from there out Queensferry Rd to Barnton.
At the Barnton Junction the Police escort will fall away. This will facilitate people either turning left towards the Airport, and roads South and West, or continuing on the A90 towards the Forth Road Bridge.

From this point your route is your own choice, but we will hand out information at the start of the day on local bike friendly eating places,etc if you wish to partake before heading home.

To make a point clear ............ this route has been agreed to try and give maximum exposure to what we are doing, within the constraints of multiple other parades and marches being policed that day, and in short is the best we could hope for.

Make the most of it, get on your bike and come along and demonstrate that we are ALL fed up with being double-taxed on fuel.

Support if you can, and tell every biker you know.

THANKS

Fifebikers Team.

[Spree]

Full details can now be found here;

Bikercafe.co.uk - Scottish Bikers Stage Fuel Protest

And here;

Scottish Bikers Stage Fuel Protest - Bikerworkshop.com

Originally Posted by BLACKPANTHER

Bit far for me matey, I didn't know the motorways went up to 90! Don't suppose the protest could swing by Doncaster? Good on ya all who go on it, keep it in peoples minds so Gordie doesn't get in again.

Did you not go to the one last weekend BP from Hartshead services through to the junction with the showcase Cinema ,can never remember which junction it is ?



Sammy

[big mo]

Hi Guys, I will be making my way to Kinross on Saturday, proberly be leaving Glasgow at about 10. Is anyone else going???