Who We Are

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, Ed Gallant from the Bangor, Maine P.D. and Chuck Shuman from the Brewer, Maine P.D. met with five other officers from the area 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.

As of 1 October 2001 we have 14,043 members in 427 chapters in 17 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.

Many Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various charities. Especially near to our hearts is helping children. Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, D.A.R.E., and Concerns of Police Survivors are some examples of our favorites.

From September 1, 1991 to July 1, 2001 Blue Knights have donated to 1624 charities; contributing time in the amount of 134,082.5 hours, goods with an estimated value of $432,081.91 and $3,018,971.51 in cash (USD).

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 traveling, 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."

Charter Members GAVIII:

Samuel Akers, Scott Armstrong, Michael Crowder, Kenneth Daniel, Todd Desautels, Michael Epley, Alfonza Hagan, Mark Lupus, Michael Nichols, Thomas Plumley, Randall Powell, Gregg Rhode, Mitchell Riggins, Creighton Roberts, Ann Sosbe, Lawrence Thompson, Thomas Trawick, John Wilcher, Gary Wilson, JamesYoumans.