Nowadays they come across as pretentious cruiser riders. (thats just my opinion and experience), or it could be that I like to have a life outside of HOG .

Supose there a good thing for lots of people , but myself , went on one of there rides a couple of years ago , Will say  there was perhaps 50 bikes , they had a good turn out , don't know if thats normal or not ,, But the ride took off , and i did'nt like it ,  couple of women   in front of me , braking  too hard in the corners , flat out on the straight to catch up ,  , and i'm thinking get away from these before they come off and kill me , they were all over the place ,,  pulled into the designated pub to stop  for a beverage , no one had informed the manager we would be there , so only the manager on ,  stood patiently in line to get a beer , and i mean a long line , , it was taking for ever ,  because no one wanted a soft drink or beer   it was mailny women ordering coffee , and this poor bastard took about 5 minuites a coffee , , after 20- maybee 30 minuits in line i said to the bloke behind me ,, fook this i'm going to the next pub , funny enough him and the fella behind him came with me .

Dunno i won't knock it  but i'm not a real big fan of big group rides anyway ,  they tend to  bunch up, and you rely on the person in front being experienced enough to know how to ride , and  ego takes over ,, plus ,   on them things , can't help but wonder why half of them feel the need to dress like pirates , with  headscarfs ,  nicknames , and more badges than a caravan . 

In saying all that I'm currently not a member just don't have time .