Pink Ladies Motorcycle Society

 2014

 

The local radio station (River 949) thought it would be a good idea to form their own "Motorcycle Club" as a tongue-in-cheek way to let their listeners (and maybe the police) know that not all motorcycle riders are members of "Criminal Motorcycle Gangs" and that some riders actually enjoy going for a coffee in the company of others...hence the Pink Ladies Motorcycling Society was formed.

I was fortunate to be invited along for the initial club ride. Loading up Irma with Doug the Cassa-Worry, Lockie and Smashlie, it was off to North Ipswch.

Meeting up at River's studio in North Ipswich, the ride was conducted like all good rides should be...pre-ride briefing, LOUD clothes (Snowy) and arrest of a suspicious "motorcycle mama".

Once Marnie was released, it was time to mount up head towards Marburg for "high tea", with police escort front and back.

After no more than 500 meters, and 2 sets of traffic lights, it was time to pull over and reform the pack in preparation for merging on to Darren Lockyer Way.

Merging on to the highway, it was amazing to see how much respect we received from the other road users...the type of respect a high class, tough motorcycling club deserves.

Crusing down  the highway at 70kph we looked a sight. We didn't go much faster due to the "club president" (self appointed, of course) only obtaining his bike license a few days earlier and he wasnt too sure of himself.

The ride was uneventful, probably due to our tough appearance, although I expect it may have had something to do with the police escort.

Arriving at our destination (The Girls Coffee Bar, Marburg), it was time to dismount and take over the place. Coffee, scones and conversation began flowing.

Eventually the time arrived for photos before everyone went their separate ways.
Lockie said he wanted a photo with Marnie...so here is it.

One behalf of myself and Smashlie, I would like to thank River 949, The Girls Coffee Bar and all the sponsors of the ride for a great morning. 

I can't wait for the next ride (maybe Club President Dave will be able to get the bike out of second gear).

If you see us on the road, give us space....we are scary, we are tough, we are the:

Pink Ladies Motorcycling Society

Thursty