I'll get stuck into the Plods if I think they warrant it, but I will always give credit where credit is due.
And the policing of the bikes in Cowes over the GP weekend was brilliant!! Friday arvo (I think?? Things started getting a little IZ_ after lunch!
)whilst sampling the alchohlic and visual delights on the main drag, we saw probably 12 or so solos roll in. There were mostly the high viz bikes but there were a couple of "Q" bikes. "Uhoh" we think, "Here comes a floggin' for the riders!!".
Anyway they all pull up and dismount and pull the helmets off, and I reckon not one of them would have been under 40 years of age (Lotsa grey hair and grey beards
). Hmmm. And they are very relaxed and are taking the piss out of each other as we all do after having a ride together.
They then head for Euphoria outdoor eating area and proceed to chow down. They were very approachable and joked around with the people, had photos taken with people and even let people sit on their bikes.
All they did all weekend was check licences and regos, as well as the usual patroling but it was relaxed and non intimidating. The older heads really have a different attitude to their job and can get things done without fuss and without getting up peoples noses.
I didnt see any riders getting severely hassled about zorsts or fender eliminators, and even low level hooliganism was tolerated to a point, and even copped a sly grin from the boys in blue!!
Overall, very well done and it meant for a relaxed, fun weekend.
Maybe some of the younger/newer members of the force should take a note out of their book. You can still do your job without acting like an officious tool, and you'll get cooperation from the masses instead of agro!
