Thousands of motorcyclists join pothole rally outside Victorian parliament

Motorcyclists gathered outside Victorian Parliament on Sunday for a protest demanding better road safety, particularly focusing on road condition issues like potholes. The rally, which drew an estimated 3500 participants, was prompted by the death of Peter “Tiki” Mason, who died after hitting a pothole near Beaufort in early September. Robert “Pommy” Nicolson, a professional truck driver and fellow motorcyclist, highlighted the risks riders face daily on roads like the Western Highway. He noted that he memorizes the locations of potholes on his 130-kilometer work route to avoid accidents. The protest included chants for road repairs and loud revs from motorcycles echoing up Parliament steps, drawing attention to ongoing concerns over road maintenance in advance of the November state election.