History
The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
In the Spring of 1974, several law enforcement officers from the Bangor, Maine (USA) area met and and formed a small, local motorcycle club. The rest, as they say, is history.
Soon, Blue Knight chapters were being formed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. With the addition of Canada, and later Australia, the Blue Knights became an international organization. Soon, Blue Knight chapters were being formed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. With the addition of Canada, and later Australia, the Blue Knights became an international organization.
As of January 1, 2007, we have 586 chapters and almost 20,000 members in 28 countries.
According to the By-Laws, our purposes and goals are to:
1. Provide for the mutual assistance, enjoyment, entertainment, education, physical, mental and social benefit of its members and the general public.
2. To promote and advance the sport of motorcycling and the safety of motorcycling.
3. To serve the interests of motorcycle owners and users.
4. To promote by example and any other acceptable means, safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles.
5. To develop a fraternal spirit between law enforcement personnel and the general public.
As of 31 March 2007 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities; contributing time in the amount of 158,403 man hours, goods with an estimated value of £263,000 and £2,460,591 in cash. We're the good guys!
The Blue Knights is a family fraternity. Spouses and children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions. When travelling, local members can provide assistance, directions and sometimes a place to stay. We are truly a family.
Among the Blue Knight members, "There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met."
Blue Knights XV chapter, started on 1st July 2007 at the White Bull, Crawshawbooth, Lancs. by a group of people, many of whom had been trained to ride by, worked at, or knew the owner (Joe Vaiders) of Valley Bike School.
The membership covers the North Manchester and South Lancashire area, but rides out cover the nearby Yorkshire and Derbyshire districts as well.
Meetings are held every 2nd Thursday of the month and the venue changes within the membership district but will be posted on this web site and their Yahoo Discussion Group. Anyone interested is more than welcome to come along and talk to the members, and would be welcome to join us on any of our organised rides out, which will again be posted on this web site.