Gay clubs/rider groups

[Scruffyboy]

This is the Bay Area O.K.? So I'm curious if anyone knows of any Gay, LGBT moto groups in The City?

THANKS!

Jim

 

[budman]

:newbie

I don’t but I bet they are out there. There were a lot of riders in the Gay Pride Parade including the main one dykes on bikes.

:ride with a :teeth

 

[HardBodyNinja]

I've seen a group on meetup.com called homoto. Don't know anything about them but i think they're a pretty active group

 

[motomania2007]

I know several gay and lesbian riders But I don't know if there's an actual club or even a loose group, but it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Tally Whacker]

Despite their name, Red Hot Riders are NOT a gay club. DAMHIK

 

[vaara]

Yep, Homoto is pretty much the only active gay moto club in the Bay Area (that I'm aware of anyway). There are a number of Facebook groups for gay riders too, but it's mostly all the same guys (and gals).

Oh, and welcome! :ride

 

[Scruffyboy]

Thanks all! Much appreciated.

Jim Sweet

 

[DucatiHoney]

I'd follow up on Bud's statement and specifically see if you can track down who rides in Pride. In my experience, there's plenty of LGBT folks who ride, but I don't know if they organize (other than Homoto--and I just like saying the name so I'm going to type it again--it's so catchy) all that much. My guess is that if one joined the Gay Men's Chorus or something, there'd be a group of them that ride as well.

 

[bikewanker]

I've seen a group on meetup.com called homoto. Don't know anything about them but i think they're a pretty active group

Homoto, I’ve ridden with them, they’re organized, like safety and they schedule rides regularly.
Agreed about Homoto as an excellent name.

 

[vaara]

My guess is that if one joined the Gay Men's Chorus or something, there'd be a group of them that ride as well.

*raises hand*

We’re on hiatus now, for obvious reasons; overall there are maybe 8 of us (out of ~270 before March) who ride. Not counting scooters.

Another great cause to get involved in - which is also unfortunately on hold at the moment - is AIDS LifeCycle. They use a couple dozen motorcycles to help direct the cyclists from point A to point B. It’s a lot of fun, but if you want a spot on the Moto Safety crew, you have to get on the list a year ahead of time. I’d advise anyone interested to go see Peter at Kilowatt Bar, but... well, you know.

 

[Scruffyboy]

THANK YOU!

Hey Vaara,

Thanks for the info, I'll look into it.

 

[JohnEPA]

I don't know of any LBGT+ specific groups, but I often hang with the Recycle Garage folks in Santa Cruz and they are wonderfully inclusive. They also host the Motorcycle and Misfits podcast, which is definitely a must listen to. You can check out more here.

 

[DonTom]

I've seen a group on meetup.com called homoto. Don't know anything about them but i think they're a pretty active group

I see they have their own website here.


-Don- Reno, NV

 

[N4teTheGreat]

*raises hand*

We’re on hiatus now, for obvious reasons; overall there are maybe 8 of us (out of ~270 before March) who ride. Not counting scooters.

Another great cause to get involved in - which is also unfortunately on hold at the moment - is AIDS LifeCycle. They use a couple dozen motorcycles to help direct the cyclists from point A to point B. It’s a lot of fun, but if you want a spot on the Moto Safety crew, you have to get on the list a year ahead of time. I’d advise anyone interested to go see Peter at Kilowatt Bar, but... well, you know.

I definitely want to join the ALC moto safety crew one of these years, then again, I should stop being lazy and do the ride again too. I miss Kilowatt, and pool.

 

[needles]

There is also a FB group that is not super active, but is another group of gay riders.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/5687880966