Dozens of motorcycles hit Milwaukee’s streets for ‘Ride with Pride’

GREENFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) — Engines have been revved up with pleasure on Friday at the Home of Harley Davidson in Greenfield, as dozens of bikers took to the streets for the Trip with Pleasure occasion.

The free motorbike experience is to have fun Pleasure Month and produce LGBTQ+ bikers collectively.

The occasion is organized by Pleasure Rides Wisconsin. That is their fourth 12 months internet hosting Trip with Pleasure. Organizers have been completely happy to be out for the second consecutive 12 months after the experience was cancelled in 2020 because of the pandemic.

Organizers have dubbed Milwaukee’s Trip with Pleasure because the world’s largest LBGTQ+ motorbike run — they have not been challenged on that statistic but.

Friday’s experience began on the Home of Harley Davidson on West Layton Avenue in Greenfield. Bikers then made their manner over the Hoan Bridge, visited Pleasure Fest on the Summerfest grounds and ended the experience at Veterans Park in Milwaukee.

Riders had a police escort clearing their path the whole manner.

Organizers mentioned the occasion is about visibility and togetherness, and everyone seems to be welcome.

“We’re right here, we’re queer. That is the very best, easiest method we will say it. We’re right here, we’re not going anyplace. And the widespread theme of bikes — it looks as if bikes carry folks collectively,” mentioned Pleasure Rides Wisconsin President Ed Zamora.

Zamora mentioned people got here from throughout Wisconsin and Illinois to affix in on Friday.

Trip with Pleasure is certainly one of many LGBTQ+-friendly motorbike occasions that Pleasure Rides Wisconsin has all year long.