You could wait outside in the morning with your helmet in hand and then when other riders come in - you can spot them with their riding gear too, then you could chat to them.
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LePhillou So, where did everyone park today? BTW - I noticed the paid parking lot behind metro hall now has a "NO MOTORCYCLE PARKING" painted in the corner where bikes used to sneak a free park. I think you mentioned to me you used to park there when you worked on Wellington St.
Yeah i think oxford properties cracked down the whip in the "we don't like motorcyclists" direction.
They like talking about being green and environmentally friendly (as far as eating crickets as a suggestion...yeah that's an actual campaign) but won't discuss motorcycles...
@Face : that's the problem, the audience will have given up, personally, i did park in a car spot today and i know some riders whether
a) didnt come in riding due to rain in the forecast
b) probably didnt come in riding due to fine from yesterday
All i know is Oxford mentioned that there were accidents and complaints last year, and that's where it could backfire with media coverage as we are not aware of the nature of said accidents and complaints... just that some were about "speeding motorcycles"
So i can't reach my audience as some come in earlier and some come in later but im pretty sure a bunch will just have given up and will take alternative methods of transport.
I feel like every year, there's something to discourage motorcyclists to keep riding. Whether it be 20%+ insurance increases, threats to remove free parking, change in policy regarding motorcycles on private property... such an uphill battle for something that's so widely accepted AROUND THE WORLD as a main method of transport.
It's so frustrating to experience that narrow-mindedness in a city that claims to be "World Class"