Who We Are!
The Border Riders Motorcycle Club “BRMC” is a not-for-profit 501(c)(7) organization for gay men who like to ride motorcycles and who like to go camping on their motorcycles. Our membership spans the Pacific Northwest with the greatest participation in the Portland, Seattle and Vancouver B.C. areas. We are one of the largest and longest-running gay motorcycle clubs in North America. We welcome like-minded guests to our Meet & Greets, day rides, and to our monthly meetings and summer campouts with a sponsoring BRMC member.
Table of Contents
All the news you need to know about the BRMC
Meeting Recap By Ron S.
Photos By Group
May Meet & Greets Portland and Seattle
ONE Motorcycle Show Portland, Saturday May 3
Plus
Members’ Birthdays
The BRMC 2025 Calendar of Events
Non BRMC Motorcycle Events
Request for Pictures & Closing Comments
April 2025 Meeting Recap
In April we met at the new home of Kas C. and Chris M. in Vancouver, WA. Afternoon weather was lovely so several members and guests rode in. Club Historian Don W. brought photo albums from years past that everyone enjoyed.
Along with the great weather we had a nice meal thanks to Kas and Chris. It included delicious tamale pies, salad, snacks and dessert. There was also a club meeting, as one might expect at one of these events.
April Photos
May 2025 Day Rides
Seattle
For the May Seattle Day Ride we will be taking a trip down to Portland to join some of our Southern Brothers at the One Moto Show taking place at the Zidell Yards.
The One Moto Show has tickets available on their website. Purchase a General Admission ticket for the 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM window. You will need to pre-purchase your tickets.
For the ride down, meet before 8:00 AM at the Dutch Brothers Coffee stand in Fife located at 5314 Pacific Hwy E, Fife WA 98424.
Please arrive with a full tank of fuel (there is a Shell and Chevron on the other side of I5 from Dutch Bros). We will be kickstands up at 8:00 AM and headed south at speed limit plus 5-10 mph. It is approximately 160 miles to the Portland downtown waterfront.
Due to the distance of the ride, we recommend that you find lodging for the night, and we can discuss options for a group ride home on Sunday while hanging out at the show.
Portland
For Portland’s May day ride we will meet at 11:45 at the ticket counter for the ONE Motorcycle Show at Zidell Yards. Purchase a Saturday 12pm-3pm general admission ticket at the show’s website.
Victoria Day Campout
The BRMC 2025 Victoria Day Weekend Campout is May 15-19 at Pine Flats Campground (USFS) near Ardenvoir, WA.
Registration opens on Thursday 5/1 and closes on Wednesday 5/14.
VICTORIA DAY RUN
Once again the Victoria Day Campout will be the kickoff event to the riding season. As in previous years, this celebration takes place at the Pine Flats Campground, located near Ardenvoir, Washington and managed by the US Forest Service. This location has become a beloved spot for us and an excellent starting point for day trips around central Washington.
As in previous years, we will transport a complete kitchen to the site and offer dinner on Friday night, breakfast Saturday morning, a barbecue dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning. The registration fee covers these meals, campsite and if firewood.
All vehicles are welcome at this event, so don't hesitate to invite your member-sponsored non-riding relatives and friends. If you need to bring a large tent that won't fit on your bike, one of our support vehicles can transport it for you. However, we ask that you refrain from bringing RVs as they are not allowed at the group campsite. Although cages are permitted, we are a motorcycle club and would love to see bikers on bikes. Lastly, please note that this is a no-pets event.
We will have a generator onsite, normally running just for coffee in the morning. Canopies will be set up over the campground’s long table for dining. Bring a camp chair if you want to sit on something other than the benches and stumps around the campfire.
The Victoria Day Run officially opens on Friday, May 16th, but many attendees like to arrive a day early and help with setup. If you're planning to arrive on Thursday and lend a hand, we sincerely appreciate it! We will begin unloading the storage locker at 3:00 PM on Thursday to give early riders an opportunity to stop by and support the crew before heading to the campsite. The storage locker is located at S&S Mini Storage, 14909 Hwy 97-A, Entiat, WA 98822. If the gate is closed when you arrive, just honk your horn and someone will open it for you.
Registration opens on Thursday, May 1st at 8:00 am and will close at midnight on Wednesday, May 14th. This year, the regular registration fees are $170 for US Members, $123 USD for Canadian Members, $180 for US Guests (sponsors required) and $130 USD for Canadian Guests (sponsors required). Register Now!
MENU
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
Beef & veggie burgers, bratwurst, assorted chips, salads, cookies, soda, & bottles water.
SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST
Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, fresh fruit salad, granola with milk, OJ, apple juice, cranberry juice, coffee, tea, cocoa.
SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER
Beef strip loin, chicken or vegetarian entree with sautéed mushrooms, grilled rosemary & garlic roasted red potatoes, grilled mixed fresh vegetables, Caesar salad, dinner rolls & butter, cake, soda, & bottled water.
SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST
Your choice of breakfast burrito or oatmeal, fresh fruit salad. Juices, coffee, tea, cocoa.
SUNDAY DINNER: FOR THOSE STAYING OVER
Leftovers! Last year, that was more steak.
THE DUTY ROSTER
The VD Team has put together the duty roster and have streamlined this to minimize the number of shifts needed. The Vice President will be in contact with those who sign up to attend to fill spots on the roster. The sign-up sheet will also be at camp to sign up for any remaining unfilled spots.
SUPPORT VEHICLES
BRMC will have support vehicles leaving from the Seattle and Portland areas. If you need something hauled, arrange a dropoff by Wednesday May 14. We’ll truck it if it can fit in a 20 gallon tote or smaller.
SEATTLE DROP OFF
Contact captain@borderriders.com for more information.
PORTLAND DROP OFF
Contact captain@borderriders.com for more information.
You can register here, and we will see you there!
May Meet & Greets
Portland M&G
On Wednesday, May 7th, Portland area BRMC members & guests will meet for dinner at 5:30 at Kenton Station (8303 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217). We will then go to the Portland Eagle (835 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217) for a social hour starting at 7pm.
This is a great way to meet club members, learn about the club, & learn about upcoming rides, and events.
We hope to see you there!
BC M&G
We are still looking for a member in BC to take the lead on this. Please let Dennis know if you are able do this.
Seattle M&G
The May Meet & Greet in Seattle is at The Lumber Yard in White Center, 6pm on Wednesday May 14th. Generally, dinner around 6, official meet and greet starts at 7PM.
The address is 9630 16th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98106
The ONE Motorcycle Show - Saturday May 3
For Portland’s May day ride we will meet for breakfast and then go to the ONE Motorcycle Show at Zidell Yards. Purchase a Saturday 12pm-3pm general admission ticket at the show’s website.
July Special Event Information
You will find all the information you need for the mid-July classes and camping in Oregon here.
We hope to see you there! As of May 1 there is just one spot left for the PMC Classes in July. The Monday Cornering Clinic is sold out.
Reader’s Corner
A place for you, the reader, member and/or guest, to contribute.
Tell us about your travels, adventures, mishaps, etc.
To contribute, send your story & pictures to News@BorderRiders.com
Keep in mind, you can write about a trip that happened over the summer. It’s doesn’t have to be something you did last month.
Gear Store
The Gear Store will be open at Victoria Day. The merchandise has been replenished - we now have popular items like gators and baseball caps back in stock. Cash and checks only.
From the Handlebars of the President
May marks the beginning of our riding season with the annual Victoria Day Campout at Pine Flats. This is our only open event, so if you have gay friends who like to camp even if they don’t ride, invite them. More people around the campfire makes for more fun. It is however tent camping, so no motorhomes, trailers or campers.
Hope to see many members and guests for the weekend. Guests – if you need a sponsor contact one of the members or a board member.
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Dennis H.
2024-25 President
president@borderriders.com
Vice President Chatter
I hope to see everyone at Victoria Day, our annual start-of-season blowout. It’s pretty relaxing for a blowout but we’re a laid-back group. Register today!
Ron S.
2025 Vice President
Road Captain Rumblings
Treasurer’s Ramblings
“Piggy Bank Looks Good”.
See you all at the April meeting!
Stan C
2024-25 Treasurer
Secretary Thoughts
A Brothers Birthday
We have three brothers with birthdays this month:
Roy S on May 4th
Kas C. on May 11th
Jeff C. on May 16th
Michael C. on May 27th
Take a moment out of your day to send a birthday wish!
2025 Calendar of Events
May 3rd - Local Day Rides. See Facebook for last minute details.
Portland and Seattle will meet at the ONE Motorcycle Show in Portland.
May 15th to 19th - Victoria Day Campout & Kick-off of riding season at Pine Flats in Ardenvoir, WA.
June 7th - Local Day Rides. See Facebook for last minute details, and a booth at Seattle Pride in the Park, Volunteer Park, Seattle
June 20th thru 22nd -No campout this month, supporting Pride in the Park and riding in the Seattle Pride Parade
June 29th - Ride in the Seattle Pride Parade
July 5th - Local Day Rides. See Facebook for last minute details.
The much anticipated special event for 2025.
Motorcycle Classes
(Saturday, Sunday & Monday)
July 12th & 13th - Team OR Class, Precision Maneuvering Clinic Series 1 & 2 (think Police Rodeo 101) at Mt Hood Community College. Registration opens on 1/19/25 on the BRMC website. This will be sold as a set for $200.
July 14th - Team OR Cornering Clinic (your bike on a go-cart track). We will register on the Team OR website as we will not own this class. This will be a Gen Pop class.
Day Rides throughout Central OR & camping at Alan & Stan’s ranch.
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday)
July 15th thru 18th - “Central OR Day Rides” - Come join us for several Day Rides throughout Central OR. We will leave Alan & Stan’s house in West Linn Tuesday morning and ride to their home near Terrebonne, OR. There will be space to pitch a tent, we will have a porta potty, & we will have a private outdoor shower. Yes, you will be able to take a hot shower under the stars. We will do day rides on Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday. We will take turns on meal prep & clean up. The registration will include breakfast & dinner. Lunch will be on the road.
The July Campout
(Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
July 18th thru 20th - July Campout hosted by Alan & Stan at their Crooked River Ranch home in Central OR. This is a continuation of the week long event. There will be sites to pitch a tent, we will have a porta potty, & we will have a private outdoor shower. Yes, you will be able to take a hot shower under the stars. We will take turns on a meal prep & clean up. The registration fee will include breakfast(s) & dinner(s) daily. Lunch will be on the road.
August 2nd - Local Day Rides. See Facebook for last minute details.
August 15th thru 18th - August Campout, Mount Seymour Park near Vancouver, BC. Note - this includes Sunday evening for those wishing to avoid I5 southbound on Sunday afternoon.
September 6th - Local Day Rides. See Facebook for last minute details.
September 19th thru 21st - September Campout, Shafer State Park near Elma, WA.
October 4th - Local Day Rides. See Facebook for last minute details.
October 18th - Monthly meeting hosted by Dennis H at his cabin near Yakima, WA.
November 1st - Local Day Rides. See Facebook for last minute details.
November 15th - Monthly meeting hosted by Stan & Alan near Portland, OR.
December 6th - Local Day Rides. See Facebook for last minute details.
December 13th - Holiday Party.
Monthly Meet & Greets
BRMC members will be available for interested individuals to meet and learn more about the club and how to get involved. For locations and times, check out the following list of times & location. Watch our FB for last minute details or changes.
Portland: Meet & Greet - 1st Wednesday of the month, 7 pm at The Portland Eagle. Dinner together normally precedes the actual M&G. Dinner location moves so watch the newsletter and/or Facebook for last minute details.
Vancouver BC Meet & Greet - The club is looking for a host for this event, please contact Dennis if you are interested.
Seattle: Meet & Greet - 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6 pm at someplace new. Watch the newsletter, website or Facebook for exact location. We usually meet for dinner at 6 pm followed by the M&G at 7..
Member & Guest Non-Sanctioned Day-Rides
In addition to the club's monthly M&Gs, local rides frequently happen on the 1st Saturday of every month. Additionally, members & guest going on an impromptu day-ride, or to some other activity, will post their plans on our FB page so others can tag along. Again, watch our FB page for last minute details or changes.
To learn more about local event’s, impromptu events, or to check status on any event, check out our FB page or email the Road Captain at Captain@BorderRiders.com.
Hey, did you notice that trend? Yep, keep an eye on our FB page for last minute changes and details for all events.
Contributions of Photos & Stories
Please feel encouraged to send us your photos of our activities to News@BorderRiders.com
Also, if you do anything interesting outside the club, we’d love to hear about it. Send us a short story with some photos and we will try get it into the next newsletter. It doesn’t have to be motorcycle related to be interesting. We are very diverse.
If you have photos and stories to share, please send to news@borderriders.com