I have to express my dissipointment in our local sport bike riders.

I recently took part in a motorcycle ride in honor of all that lost their lives and gave all that they had 9-11. A local motorcycle club sponsored the ride, and yes the majority were harley riders but there were bikes there of all makes, models, ages, etc. It was a really neat experience, to say the least. The overall turnout was exceptional!! Over 880 bikes participated, here is where my disappointment comes into play. I was horrified that out of that amount of bikes, there were only 6, yes I did type six! sport bikes!

I know we all have our differences in riding styles, attitudes, etc., but for an event like this, I REally feel that all should be put aside and ride for the cause.

I would welcome any ideas, comments, etc. on how I may take an active approach to make sure that next year we (sportbike riders) have a better showing.

 

wow well you need to post up some info like a week in advance.
If I new that this was going on.
For SURE i would of gone.
And I would spread the word to a lot of bikers also.
Next Year I am There Tell Us Please I am always intrested in any kind of riding.
Esspecially if its for 9/11.

 

Ya know ive done a number of charity rides in the past weeks and found that im always the only "Rice" in the field but that doesnt deter me.Im sure alot of it is all just word of mouth and ya just gotta show up.I mean like ya said once ya put aside what ya ride....we are all humans.Ive had a few guys ask if i could keep up....LOL...lil do they know....so its all about the choice i guess....id ride that 9/11 ride with ya 'Girl if i was closer....i like that kinda stuff....

 

Did the group puting on the ride try and market to the sport bike community? It could be possible that they only marketed to the Harley riders.

 

We did a 911 ride here in Fla. Over 5000 bikes and maybe 10 of those were sport bikes.

 

here in cali he had what we call "Annual Sac to the Bay/Support the Troops ride
" just the sight alone was awsome.. "Last year we hit the 1500+ bike mark and the media said we were 7 miles long on the freeway! " just imagine that ! i missed this past one but for sure ill be along for the next !