Our Story
In the early months of 1969, five gentlemen from the advertising, marketing and publishing business world of San Francisco (Michetti, Schuller, Stuart, Danford & Turner) formed a group of motorcycle riders and within a few weeks others had joined (Schneider, Schultz, Hegrefe, Hall & Chaput). The first elected president was Jim Turner.
Members met in the offices of Peterson Publications on Montgomery Street, where members drank booze and talked about motorcycle riding, women, sex and other macho concepts of the early 70’s. Most were married and this was an acceptable excuse to be ‘out with the boys’.
The idea of a luxury-oriented motorcycle club grew as these men let it be known around the industry, and more men acknowledged this hidden lust for riding fast on what was considered by many at the time to be a very dangerous vehicle.
Most of the early bikes were 350cc and 450cc Hondas with a couple 125cc Yamaha road/dirt bikes and one lonely 600cc BMW. They strapped small suitcases on the back of the bikes with rope or bungee cords and headed out for adventures together!
They had stag paper chase rides, a few Saturday rides to local pub for lunch and within a few months created the first signature ride to Furnace Creek Inn at Death Valley.
Since then, the Club has continued to grow and recently celebrated its 50th year of riding in 2019.
OUR BENEFITS
WHAT WE OFFER
RIDE CALENDAR
The MSMC publishes a Ride Calendar in January and hosts a monthly SMR on the 1st Sunday of each month, a day ride or an overnight ride in the middle of each month. Two social events are planned annually and 'Off Calendar' rides are available.
SOCIAL
The club's unique offering is a premium ride experience featuring expert ride planning, dedicated ride leaders, an all-inclusive ride fee covering hotel, dinner, and our hosted 'Bar Car'. Luxury accommodations are the preference.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
$225 annual dues entitles members to club subsidized overnight ride fees, hosted bar car, summer pool party and year-end Holiday party. $25 associate member fee provides an invitation to all events and the emailed monthly newsletter.
