So I've been toying with the idea of creating a motorcycle club (MC). To my knowledge we only have one in the Pacific Northwest, BorderRiders, which really suprises me. I've checked out that club once and didn't feel a connection.
I want a club where members come from all parts of the Gay community, a true GLBT motorcycle club for Seattle and the surrounding areas. I'd like to see educational classes for safety, mechanics and anything else motorcycle related. Let's have a monthly social event where we hang out and build relationships. I ride cruisers but would like to ride with sportsbikes, BMWs, cruisers, choppers, cafe racers, etc..
And of course ride. I foresee planned rides every weekend, some afternoons and evenings during the summer months for advanced, intermediate, and novices. I hope we will have many members stepping up to lead multiple rides for everyone to choose from. Including some over-nighters or longer touring rides. Charity work would be a great addition to the clubs mission.
I'd like to avoid a fetish or specialized club based on leather, S&M, age groups, male or female, etc... It should be all inclusive. The focus being on riding and that you identify as gay. Everyone is there for all members to lend a hand.
Most importantly a kick ass name and logo so we can sport some hot jackets :)
One concern I have is the motorcycle community a large. I would like to see us involved with the overall motorcycle community but since I perceive it as mostly straight and not open to the gay orientation I hesitate around what that interaction would look like.
If you are local and are interested in this type of club please comment, leave an email address and I'll connect with you. Also if you aren't local but know about GLBT motorcycle clubs around the US, I'd love your thoughts or recommendations, so please also comment.
Thanks
Peace
ChopperRockerC
Nov 22, 2009
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Queer rider here...I tend to avoid clubs because they seem more interested in hanging out than in riding. That said, I'd be interested in a club like you describe.
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