Rebels, Finks and Christians join up
Posted on September 24, 2009 | Filed Under Biker News | Comments Off
More news from OZ on the Anti-Association Laws and how some of the clubs are responding:-
OUTLAW bikie gang members banded together with Christian bikers to fight the State Government over its Criminal Organisation legislation at a media conference last week.
At last Friday’s conference the Brotherhood of Christian Motorcycle Club was joined by members of outlaw groups Rebels and Finks Motorcycle Clubs in a rare public display of unity, to discuss the legislation.
Brotherhood CMC spokesman Greg Pendlebury said the Crimes Act and Amendments 2009 is unfair and undemocratic.
“We oppose knee jerk legislation which we feel takes away the basic legal rights of groups in Australia,” Mr Pendlebury said.
“Existing criminal law in Australia is sufficient to deal with any criminal activity within society or the motorcycle community.”
He said the new Criminal Organisations Control legislation does not mention bikers, and can be used to silence any group including religious denominations, environmental groups or trade unions.
“We are proud to stand together with 17 other clubs on this issue and fight the government’s introduction of anti-association legislation,” Mr Pendlebury said.
“The United Motorcycle Club will also provide a forum for the peaceful resolution of any issues between member clubs.”
The Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2009 was introduced following highly publicised incidents involving bike clubs.
Brotherhood CMC is a non-violent, law abiding group of Christian motorcyclists focused on community outreach.
Appleton Museum Announces ‘Art Of The Chopper’
Posted on September 22, 2009 | Filed Under Biker News | Comments Off
Thirty custom motorcycles built as works of contemporary art will be presented in “Art of the Chopper” at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College in Ocala from Oct. 10 to Jan. 10, 2010.
The bike featured below is "Holy Roller" by Mike Brown.
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Doug’s world tour hits Korea
Posted on September 20, 2009 | Filed Under Biker News | Comments Off
As reported in an earlier post, Doug is touring the world on a 1962 Harley Davidson Pan Head. Having started from the USA he has been to Canada, Ireland, Scotland, France, Belgium, Germany, Serbia, Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Mongolia, Japan and now he's in Korea.
The picture below is one he took in Korea. I can't speak highly enough about the photos he's posting. Visit Doug's Panhead World Tour 2009 for more photos and information about his trip.
Easy Rider – The Ride Back
Posted on September 8, 2009 | Filed Under Biker News | Comments Off
Four decades after Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson gave us the cult biker road movie Easy Rider a sequel is hitting the road under the title of Easy Rider - The Ride Back.
According to the press release: The Ride Back delves into the family lineage of Wyatt “Captain America” Williams (played in the original by Peter Fonda) and the families trials and tribulations throughout the decades of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s to present day. Juxtapose against the families love affair with motorcycles, the film delves into issues of love, War, honour, and redemption, while keeping true to the spirit of the original film: the iconic “Buddy Ride” and the idea of a continuing search for freedom in an America that is struggling to find its identity.
With none of the original films cast, it remains to be seen whether or not The Ride Back is a worthy sequel to a cult movie that shaped a generation. I've heard it's due for release here in the UK in October but no dates are confirmed as yet.
Peter Fonda's "Captain America" bike from the 1969 film Easy Rider
I’ve gone all weak at the knees
Posted on August 29, 2009 | Filed Under Biker News | Comments Off
Harley Davidson's 2010 model line up contains what the company claims to be more model updates than any previous year, 9 new models in all. The stand out new model for me is the Fat Boy Lo FLSTFB. As I consider black the only colour that is worthy, the Fat Boy Lo is a bike I could spent hours with lavishing tender kisses of Auto Glym on. Even the odd trip out on a dry sunny Sunday would not go amiss. In England that would equate to at least 4 rides a year!
The only minor and easily fixed design let down I can see is the lower fork legs not being black. With the addition of a six pot caliper up front you could even stop in less than 2 miles. The Fat Boy Lo is one of the best production Harley's I've seen and I have no hesitation awarding it a Mutated rating of 9 out of 10.
Visit Harley Davidson UK to see all the 2010 models.
Waiting in the hallway – When God locks all the doors
Posted on August 26, 2009 | Filed Under God Stuff | Comments Off
It's often said that if God shuts one door He will open another but as someone also once said "it's the waiting in the hallway that's the hardest thing". He firmly shuts and locks the door behind you in one area of your life but the new door doesn’t open straight away.
Patience is not an easy thing for most of us especially as we're conditioned to expect instant answers and gratification. The new Samsung Jet Commercial doing the rounds at the moment with hook “Impatience Is A Virtue” says it all. Is it any wonder we find it so hard to wait on God?
So what should we do during the waiting period? This is where choices become so important, we can stamp our feet and sulk, “I want things to happen NOW!” we may not verbalise it like that but I bet we think it. We can become angry at God which breaks our fellowship with Him and we lose our peace. Potentially the worst choice of all is if we decide God needs a bit of help so we take control and start doing things our way. Abraham thought he would help God out and what a mess that created! Choosing any of those three options can stunt our spiritual growth and bring more delay.
So what should our response be while we wait for God to act? In a word, trust, trusting in the God who knows better than us the timing of things, trusting in the God who has our best interests at heart and trusting in the God who sees the entire picture when we only see the picture through a glass darkly. We also need to exercise our faith in the promises we already have. He has promised to guide and lead us "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" Proverbs 3:5-6. He will guide and lead us if we are truly submitted to Him and want His will for our lives rather than expecting Him to fit into our agenda.
If you are waiting for God to open a door for you, be assured He will open it but not necessarily in your time scale. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27 v14
Cafe Society- The Documentary Film
Posted on August 25, 2009 | Filed Under Biker News | Comments Off
A new film that should get the juices of all you old school rockers and cafe racer fans running is soon to be released. Cafe Society is a 60 minute film described as "A Complete History, From Norvins to The Ace Cafe".
To quote from the Cafe Society web site "Two years in the making, "Cafe Society" is the first, full-length documentary film to chronicle the origins, legacy and rebirth of this, one of the world's most unique motorcycles and motorcycle subcultures. Filmed on location throughout the UK, Europe and U.S. by crews from Chet Burks Productions and Mike Seate of Cafe Racer magazine, "Cafe Society" brings viewers a rare, intimate view of the Ton-Up culture".
Visit Cafe Society for more details.
To cut through or into so as to divide
Posted on August 24, 2009 | Filed Under News - Gossip | Comments Off
Is one of the definitions I found for "Intersected", which is a very cool name for a web site. It also happens to be very well designed, minimal, clean and very easy on the eyes. Considering what passes for "minimal" in some web galleries I'm supprised it's not been featured more.
Visit Intersected
Big up ya logo!
Posted on August 23, 2009 | Filed Under News - Gossip | Comments Off
There are a large number of web site galleries out their, CSS, Flash, Minimal, blog etc and many web design award sites. After extensive research (2 minutes on Google) I couldn't find any showcases/galleries/awards for web sites with huge logos/headers so I thought I'd give some recognition to this sadly neglected art.
What I was looking for was a clean and uncluttered minimal design and of course a HUGE logo. These three sites fitted the bill. I'm particularly impressed with Finch, the more you look the more you see how well thought out this site is. I love the Blog logo, the splash of blue really makes it work for me. While Chunk's use of border collapse works well with their design.
Keep an eye out for the next round of "Mutated Awards" which will feature the best of the best of Error 404 "Page not found" web sites.
Graffiti: Art or vandalism?
Posted on August 22, 2009 | Filed Under News - Gossip | Comments Off
These images of graffiti were taken in High Wycombe, I will turn it into a proper gallery when I get the time.
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