There is a new Australian TV show starting up on TVS about the biking life. Will be worth checking out.
http://temporaryaustralians.com.au/
How is the comment, motorcycle riders want the posted 60ks speed limit on the old Pacific Hwy, it use to be 100ks some years ago and yes it is a nice road to ride on which I have done many times.....
They put the speed limit down because some bad eggs where going flatout on that road and killing themselves riding beyond their ability, which makes it bad for other motorcycle riders.
i cant get excited about the title
I wonder who the idiot was who thought up the show"s name. I t has always been a degrading name for bike riders makes me wonder what the show is about, we will have to wait and see
Re: the name, i thought this blurb was an interesting look at it, maybe the show is aimed at educating non-bikers or anti-bikers or something.
"What sort people are proud of an insult? What’s wrong with them?
The answer … nothing!!!
They are bikers –and there’s nothing wrong with them.
They love the exhilaration and challenge of riding Australia’s roads.
They understand the nuances of the various motorcycle tribes.
Most Australians are ignorant of the passion they share with hundreds of thousands of other motorcycling Aussies.
This ignorance shows itself in insults and negative stereotyping.
Like most Aussies they take this in their stride and take pride in being regarded with disdain.
They are –Temporary Australians and proud of it!"
i also had a close look at what the first few episodes are about ... big fuckin deal .. all horse shit .. and old recordings ... i wont be bothering unless a bunch of bright sparks here tell me otherwise.
At the 3min mark is the rider on stage aka run capatain [max] sporting a forum patch on his right shoulder??
An Goodonya hurstie.
Not a bad production.
Dunno if the general public will get it though..
Is it on pay telly? Coz I don't have normal 'free to air' channels. I'll watch anything with bikes in it and yes, that includes the much maligned 'American Chopper'.
Temporary Australian hey?? When Shazza and I caught up after 17 years apart the first thing she said was "I didnt know you were a Temporary Australian" ( I turned up on the bike after 2 days riding in 35 degrees, hot sunburnt and sweaty, singlet and jeans, and a sweet lookin bike. Of course she went weak at the knees)
Now I cant leave the house without her behind me as a pillion.
The name might not appeal to us but it will get the attention of the non-riding community, who knows, maybe if they see what we put up with it will make em look for us a little more.
A life saved? Maybe.
Common name given by fuckwit car drivers who we wouldn,t want on bikes anyway.
I have watched every episode, but I can't believe the religious bullshit they are pushing. Is it a show about bikes and riders or is it an attempt to get us to believe in God. For me, this is a big downer every time they talk about it, makes me feel like I have invited the Mormons into my home and I haven't. The other night they had some guy that had a rough upbringing (which I agree is terrible), and all he was going on about was when he is riding his motorbike someone is watching over him and looking out for him. Tell that to all the other poor bastards whom have been killed on bikes and see what their families think of it. My thoughts, cut the religious crap and it might make the show more enjoyable. Kev
