Went by this last year which left from the same place (the Cloverleaf Mall on Midlothian Turnpike). Quick note on the mall a new sign went up yesterday, apparently its going to be re-developed. Told it was quite the mall back in the day. Anyhow, though my motorcycle is in North Carolina (where I had hoped to be this weekend...but work had other ideas) went by the ride. This ride is a charity ride for Child Savers and brings a number of riding clubs (not gangs in this case but groups that like to ride together. The Tuskegee Airman Motorcycle Club puts this ride together. They were formed to ride and to honor the brave black pilots who broke racial barriers in WWII flying P-51 Mustang fighters in bomber escort missions over Germany. 
Speaking of fighters, you do get to see some very interesting motorcycles which have jet like performance. One I had not seen before is this BMW S1000 RR (in fact had to look it up to see the model name) which is BMW's first sport bike. Unlike most BMW motorcycles which use an opposed twin "Boxer" engine, this one uses a very powerful inline four and from the reviews I have read its quite a ride indeed. Enjoyed checking out this bike, and many of the others at the ride. If I can't ride today, always fun to hang out with motorcyclists especially those riding for a very good cause. Hopefully next weekend, I will get out in the wind again!
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