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Bikers incensed with Westminster Council's bike parking charges are planning  a major assault on the capital this weekend (Sat 19th June 2010).

In almost millitary fashion thousands of bikers are expected to join a protest run that will encompass the M25. Starting at the well known Ace Cafe at noon, the bikers will ride out to the M25 and then encircle the orbital road on mass at a relatively "slow" speed of 40-50 mph. Despite riding within the law the shear numbers of bikers will cause major disruption to all roads entering and leaving the M25.

Riders say that by charging for motorcycle parking, Westminster Council are treating them like cars, despite a motorcycle's benefits as a mode of transport. Consequently riders are expected to "act" like cars on the demo by keeping a "very" safe distance between each rider on the demo. Because riders will be spaced out the procession of riders will probably be quite long.

The rally is a precursor to a High Court challenged arranged by the motorcycle protest group " No To The Bike Parking Tax" that goes to court on Thursday 24th Jume.

Warren Djanogly, Chairman of the Campaign, said, “This event will be truly spectacular, and will send a clear, unambiguous message to those in a position of power that bikers are a force to be reckoned with, and they will not roll over and be used as a cash-cow by councils across the country. We encourage any biker who cares about riders’ rights to join us on this fantastic day out!’