I've been here since 2000
Riding for over 40 years, been a member of various State Motorcycle Rights organizations since the mid 70's. I was State Legislative Officer/Lobbyist for ABATE of Colorado for 7 years.
Legislative consultant for the Colorado Confederation of Clubs (>57 member organizations), my organization has been a member for over 18 years, and yes, I have breakfast with the 1% clubs once a month where we discuss current legislative issues that may be of concern to the community. I also regularly attend the various club functions, and other than during their closed business meetings, I'm welcome to visit their club houses where I'm treated with with respect.
Colorado COC
The biker community has a significantly higher percentage of Veterans than the general population, and we are politically active.
I'm not a 1%er, just a crusty old Veteran biker who feels the government is a bigger threat than the other patch holders I may meet on the road. It's in our best interest to band together to achieve our common goals rather than to fight over the patches on our backs.
My glamor shot from a few years ago