Brian Ride

[Jaynnus]

I just went to the Massachusetts Motorcycle Survivors Fund web site to check out Brian's ride for this year.

Some of you may remember, Brian was a lifelong friend of mine that was killed on his motorcycle. This years ride is scheduled for August 3rd in Raynham, MA. I will post the flyer as soon as I figure out how to convert a pdf file.

While I was there, I decided to check out pics from last year and wouldnt you know...there is a picture of my ass. wtf???

[Jaynnus]

I don't know who this dude is, but he did not leave me alone all damn day....eh, atleast I got free beer!!



So...who is coming this year?

[1/2pint]

I don't know who this dude is, but he did not leave me alone all damn day....eh, atleast I got free beer!!



So...who is coming this year?

I see 3 dudes and 1 chick checking you out also lol

[patricia929]

Hey Jane,
I'd like to do this ride. Please keep me posted on the details.

[Jaynnus]

Bump...this is on Sunday!!

Brians' Ride Friends

[Jim]

While I was there, I decided to check out pics from last year and wouldnt you know...there is a picture of my ass. wtf???

[Jaynnus]

Fuck off!!

[Slyder]

now why didn't you turn around, show that dude your shirt, and say "take a hint" ?

at least he has good taste in womens

[Jaynnus]

Bump...

this is tommorrow.

Brians' Ride Friends

[Jaynnus]

Thanks all....great NESR turn out!!
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The day started for me at 5:30 am, awakened by my own anxiety about the day. For two days I have been remembering Brian for all that he was to me and to others. He touched so many lives and left so many roles unfulfilled, all because of the senseless act of another motorist.

After pacing the house, too much coffee, changing my cloths 3 times, all in an event to calm my nerves to no avail, it was time to leave.

The ride would commence and end at the Jockey Club in Raynham. By 7:30 there were many volunteers preparing for the arrival of what would prove to be nearly 600 bikes. By 11:15 as we began to think about the rider meeting at 11:30 and the ride to commence at 12:00 I began to feel myself slipping away. I had been hydrating all morning as the weather was extremely warm and the work was hard, however I still had this overwhelming ill feeling coupled with dizziness. Could I do this? Will I be able to ride? I must, I have to pull it together and do this for Brian. I stood in the shade and looked forward to the Bridgewater and Raynham fire trucks parked in the front with the booms stretched toward the sky with the huge American flag blowing freely in the light breeze and realized just how proud Brian would be to have this event named for him and helping so many others. The Massachusetts Survivors Fund is a worthy cause…proud, honorable, dedicated and hard working…just like Brian.

Passing under the booms as we began our decent to the street, I looked up. Here we go Bri, this is for you. The ride was about 50 miles through some beautiful shady roads of Raynham, Berkley, Taunton, and Freetown passing by the crash site where passengers tossed flowers and ended back at the Jockey Club.

The rest of the afternoon was filled with bike games, vendors, and safety information from the RMV, live music, good food, raffles, prizes and friends. Friends, some personally known and other here to support the cause and bond with other bikers. There were no prejudices and separation of bikers. Harley’s, sport bikes, scooters, and sidecars alike we were all one.

Oddly enough, I was the only one to have mechanical failure this day. It would come as I was leaving with my bike cutting out while riding from the back lot to the exit. As I began to push my bike back to the club the sky opened up and a downpour proceeded to soak me within seconds to the bone. I looked up and thanked Bri, for apparently it was not yet my time to leave.

Until next year......

[Jaynnus]

Oh yeah....and over the course of the day...three people asked where my shirt was (meaning the one I wore last year).

Who knew it (or I) was that memeorable. :shrug:

[Sheppo]

It sounds like it was a great day for a great guy.

[beet]

Next year PM me I will show.

[Stangman_NB]

I actually just saw signs for this on RT 44 on my way to work....wish I could have made it, hear it's a GREAT run

[bfriend]

I got an invitation to this ride in the mail... Today. Couple weeks late...

[Jaynnus]

I got an invitation to this ride in the mail... Today. Couple weeks late...

From who? I was involved in this ride and as far as I know, no invitations were sent out.

[bfriend]

The name of the orginization sounded similar to MSF. Don't remember exactly. I can take a picture of it and post it up if you like...

[Jaynnus]

The name of the orginization sounded similar to MSF. Don't remember exactly. I can take a picture of it and post it up if you like...

Nope...if it sounded like MSF...then it was the MMSF (Massachusetts Motorcycle Survivor Fund).

I will send them a message to let them know it got to you 2 weeks late.