“A GATHERING FOUNDED
BY ENTHUSIASTS FOR ENTHUSIASTS”
Founded and established in
March 2002 by ten former executive members of the now
disbanded, Toronto Chapter
Harley Owners Group.. Based in Toronto Ontario
Canada,
Big Smoke Riders is an
American V-Twin Touring Association dedicated to provide a
structured atmosphere that promotes social activities formed around the common passion of riding American V-Twin Motorcycles. Our membership roster boasts an eclectic mixture of individuals that includes public servants, corporate executives, small business owners, entrepreneurs, financial professionals, tradesmen, teachers, sales people, artists, truckers and many other essential members of the workforce.
To create a platform that nurtures enjoyment, assistance, friendship and information to all members. All chapter activities are carried out in a safe manner and are conducted under the guidelines included in our charter. The BSR charter also mandates all members to present a positive image of Big Smoke Riders and the sport of motorcycling within the community.
BSR has pioneered the methods
for conducting group rides and has also developed a
Road Captains School that is
exclusive to members of Big Smoke Riders. Chapter Group Rides are conducted
every Sunday and during the span of six years (four as Toronto Chapter
HOG. and three as BSR) members
have enjoyed weekly group outings without a single accident or unsafe incident.
Big Smoke Riders also conducts unescorted charity rides and we are very proud of
our record of safely moving an unbroken column of 50+ bikes through traffic
without police escort.
Big Smoke Riders conducts an
annual Toy Run to Benefit L.A.M.P. (Lakeshore Area
Multi-Purpose Services) a
grass-roots local charity to benefit area residents.
Big Smoke Riders also
conducts a food drive every Thanksgiving to benefit the
Daily
Bread Food Bank. Big Smoke
Riders is a proud sponsor of PD13. an annual event that benefits
the Alzheimer's Society Caregiver Wellness Centre, Camp Trillium Rainbow Lake
Waterford and the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, all of Norfolk
County.
Big Smoke Riders supports
other biker-sponsored events throughout the riding season.
Many of these events are
showcased on our riding schedule as Chapter ‘Turnout
Rides’.
