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Bikers call on drivers to rev up protests



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BIKERS who clogged up Edinburgh's streets on Saturday in protest at the price of fuel have called for more motorists to do the same and warned of bigger, better protests ahead.
Hundreds of bikers from all over Scotland joined a go-slow protest from Kinross, across the Forth Road Bridge and through to the Capital.

Organisers the Fife Bikers group estimates more than 350 bikes joined the procession which converged on the city.

Spokesman Stephen Forsyth said: "We are just ordinary people who are fed up with the increasing price of fuel. We were trying to highlight the point that it is not just truckers suffering, it is your everyday man on the street who is having to cope with these costs.

"We're trying to get something else organised, something much bigger. It will involve bikes and probably car drivers too."





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  • Last Updated: 30 June 2008 11:44 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Transport
 
1

Alternative (High-Octane) Fuel Head,

Edinburgh 30/06/2008 12:44:31
I wholeheartedly support this and so should anyone with any brains in their head at all.

When they organise a demo, I'll be there and I expect every other motorist who can spare the time to be there as well.
2

Jachscall,

30/06/2008 12:47:01
i seen the bikers on saturday,it was an impressive sight. however the News has missed the point,Kenny Richey was also watching it going up Lothian Rd and was waving at the bikers.
Comee on EEN, give us another Richey story!!!!
3

Shakster,

30/06/2008 13:16:17
great turn out and thanks to all who supported from the sidelines......... WE WILL BE BACK.....
4

Ron D,

Enybru 30/06/2008 13:17:46
Are car drivers protesting every day by clogging the streets?
5

I love to eat Sellotape,

30/06/2008 13:25:55
Paedophiles are protesting by clogging up the schools.
6

20something,

Edinburgh 30/06/2008 13:31:27
#4: They should be.
7

Incandescent with Rage!!!,

30/06/2008 13:41:40
#4

Ron, very accurate post!
8

Alternative (High-Octane) Fuel Head,

Edinburgh 30/06/2008 13:53:53
#2:

Excuse my ignorance but who the hell is Kenny Richey?
9

The Genuine Mario Antoinette,

30/06/2008 15:49:16
"..something much bigger. It will involve bikes and probably car drivers too. And Maybe Skateboards and haversacks. It doesnt really matter because I havent actually got a clue what Im trying to achieve but man i like the attention".
10

The Genuine Mario Antoinette,

30/06/2008 15:50:05
iSNT IT LIKE BUYING LOTS OF CAKES TO PROTEST THE PRICE OF CAKES ?
11

Zoidberg,

Edinburgh 30/06/2008 16:09:50
Mario,as a comedian you make a good brickie..........
12

Shakster,

30/06/2008 20:35:11
Hey Mario, loving your work....... big man, keyboard, hiding, ring any bells.....? Have a go at the jornous, there the ones who type the stories. Head Dick..re-arrange.
13

The Genuine Mario Antoinette,

30/06/2008 22:37:50
shakster , I-ll met you in the pres friday.
14

jimb4abobor2,

Edinburgh 30/06/2008 23:45:49
I side with the bikers and yes there is a lot more that should be done i did see you all pass but also the labour body gaurds were there also in force the boys in green with there bmw's making sure you did not go to slow the rites are taken away now and we dont have the rite too stop or hold up traffic or protest completely. Well if this carries on then the goverment will get there wish to price all working class of the road and have the roads all too themselves which incedently i think they are tring to do. What we need is the country to come to a standstill one out all out and cripple the big boy into surrender when they dont get the cash flow regular then they will soon change there mind, we have to hit them where it hurts in this case there Purse
15

geekpie,

forfar 01/07/2008 09:38:45
I completely support the proposed 2p petrol tax rise and believe it should be more.

I've read all the arguments, stagflation, knock-on effects on the rest of the economy, effects on newly emerging developing countries, people struggling with bills.

I support higher petrol / diesel prices.
16

radge dug,

02/07/2008 14:28:09
These morons clog up the streets everyday anyway. Walk, get a bus or get a pushbike. Lazy gits.

 

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