“But no police were hit. It almost appears like the police took sides.”
The police were probably in bullet proof vest and helmets, they also are also at least nominally trained shots, The bikers er probably drunk or high at least some of them
I’ve been to a couple of those meets. No one was drunk or high, road captains wouldn’t allow it. I’ve also known several who practiced with firearms.
Don’t believe the grade B biker movies.