Blue's Angels: Wednesday 3/9/22 Ride

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Wednesday 3/9/22 Ride

There were 15 bikes with 22 riders ready for the ride to the Cattleman's Cafe in Marana. I announced that the park had asked us to be in the St Patricks Day parade on the 17th. If you would like to be in it, be at the main gate at 9:30 AM that day.

The ride was enjoyed down to Marana, staying off the 10 on the way down. The meal was good, with people commenting how fast they were able to serve all of us. Afterward, we ran a short way on the 10 with not much traffic before getting off. Back to GV at 2:30 with about 175 miles.

The Blue's Angels picnic is on March 19th. Again, doors open at 10:30, with the speakers arriving at 11. Dinner will follow after the program.

Saturday's ride will be to the Patio Cafe, with outdoor dining.

Duane

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About the Blue's Angels

The “Blue’s Angels” was formed in 1995 by John H. Kelty. The name of the group came from John’s original 1993 1500 cc blue Goldwing which he named “Blue”. The "Angels" was chosen because all the riders are all such good little boys with their toys, and most of all because we wanted prayer involved as we rode and socialized.

Blue’s Angel's started with six bikes from the Golden Vista Resort in Apache Junction, AZ. and four from West Phoenix. There are now over 40 active, enthusiastic guys and girls. Every time “Blue” met a new person at Golden Vista he asks “why don't you buy a motorcycle?” Many did!

Blue’s Angels strive for comradeship while doing a fairly dangerous hobby and enjoying every minute of the time we ride. Blue loved people and wanted them to all feel the joy of riding as he did.

In the Spring of 2012, Blue handed the leadership of the group to Bill (Dollar Bill) Barrington who did so with the mutual agreement that it remained "Blue's Angels" and that while he would coordinate the rides and the general direction of the riders, John Kelty remained "THE MAN"

Unfortunately after over 20 years of riding nearly 250,000 miles, Blue succumbed to cancer on November 11, 2014. Up until his last days he loved to ride and it was his hope, as well as his families, that the Angels remain together and continue riding and loving the open road as much as Blue did.

The Angels have no specific restrictions of membership. The only requirement would be that members maintain a safe bike. All riders are encouraged to complete a motorcycle safety course. To be an official member one must invest $12.00 to buy a Blue's Angels Cap. After that huge expense, there are no dues or fees.

The main goals are:

- to keep the group going forever

- to keep it simple and informal

- to keep the prayers flowing for all in need