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[Dr Jekyll]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/04/leathe...

The reputation of bikers as respectable members of the community might be under threat as Freemasons are forming motorcycling lodges in an attempt to improve their image.

[HyperFelony]

I don't think middle aged (and older) blokes in leather vests on Harleys is going to do much to hurt the image of bikers.

I don't know any Mason's but I suspect all the secrecy and innuendo is a complete charade. Just a bunch of saddos pretending / kidding themselves into thinking they are a part of a grand underground organisation with tonnes of power. When the reality is it's a couple of cabbies, the odd copper, and your GP.

[Marquezs Stabilisers]

They've had a stand at the ExCel show in London most years I've been. Never seen anyone actually talking to them.

[Cakey_]

Can't read the link as I'm not subscribing but the masons have had a bike club for years.
The Widows Sons, a Google search will provide everything you want to know.

[DrEMa]

I know a member of the widow's sons (he hinted about me joining at one point). When I spoke to them at the Scottish bike show they were nice guys, got us in for nowt too.

[Tribal Chestnut]

Bought my last bike from a chap who was selling it on behalf of his deceased friend. They were Bodleys. There were a few of them that would ride together now and again.