Cops vs Bikes: NYC 2020 Edition

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The "Isle of Manhattan" ride was started over a quarter-century ago. It is a traditional new year's day motorcycle ride around manhattan. The event happens regardless of weather. Even if there's snow on the ground some riders always show up to ring in the New Year! This year NYPD Highway decided to make a show of force. Marked and unmarked cars (ironically no police motorcycles!) trailed the ride. Half way around Manhattan the police set up a roadblock and directed all motorcyclists to stop. The riders were 100% legal law abiding and wearing excellent protective gear. Nevertheless our ride was disrupted by the police and we were told "the ride is over" and "get off the highway and go home."

The "Isle of Manhattan" ride was started over a quarter-century ago. It is a traditional new year's day motorcycle ride around manhattan. The event happens regardless of weather. Even if there's snow on the ground, some riders always show up to ring in the New Year!

This year, NYPD Highway decided to make a show of force. Marked and unmarked cars (ironically, no police motorcycles!) trailed the ride. Half way around Manhattan, the police set up a roadblock, and directed all motorcyclists to stop. The riders were 100% legal, law abiding, and wearing excellent protective gear. Nevertheless, our ride was disrupted by the police, and we were told "the ride is over" and "get off the highway and go home."

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