Maria and I went on a benefit motorcycle ride Saturday for a kid who has undergone two brain tumor surgeries and faces a third operation. There were 170 motorcycles and about 300 people. It as almost entirely Harley-Davidsons, with maybe a half-dozen Japanese motorcycles. Our K1200GT was the only BMW present and we were the only people there in complete riding gear - helmet, jacket, pants, boots, gloves. I've been to Daytona Bike Week and a lot of ABATE events, so I was prepared for the scene, but it kinda weirded Maria out. Even so, we're glad we went. The organizers raised more than $23,000 for the boy's medical expenses. Here I am, showing the colors in a group photo.