On the Quebec motorcyclists' Day of Rights and Freedoms, about 10,000 motorcyclists rode into downtown Montreal to protest rising registration fees.
The annual event is also known as the Journ�e du loup.
Sunday's ride began from the St. Hubert airport on the South Shore around 10 a.m. The bevy of motorcyclists made their way to Premier Jean Charest's Montreal office on McGill College Ave, blocking traffic along the way.
They could be seen riding along Highway 30 and Highway 10 before arriving in the heart of the city.
The riders believe higher fees are driving people to give up their bikes, and they want to see the hikes rolled back or frozen.
"It's a 400 percent increase for a sport [bike] in three years and a 100 percent increase in one year for regular motorcyclists," said Normand Noiseux, a member of the Motorcyclists' Political Action Committee.
For example, a bike that cost $320 to register two years ago will cost more than $1,400 to register next year.
The fee for a touring bike will jump from $518 this year to $627 next year.
"Only a few people make trouble and we pay for them," said motorcyclist Patrick Guay.
Another protest is scheduled for next weekend.
