Aside from riding with the 81 whenever I can and doing various charity rides, I haven't been able to find a group who's patch I'd wear with pride. I have now...I've applied to and been told I'll be accepted as a full member by
The CAV, specifically 3CAV, the Western Canada Division. I'll be a member of the Dive's Crossing Unit out of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan (home of RCAF 15 Wing and 431 Air Demonstration Squadron "Snowbirds").
I like lots of things about this group. There is a brotherhood bond of military service in addition to the brotherhood of motorcycles. The units provide local support to families of Canadian Forces personnel serving in the Ghan and overseas. The CAV's National VP Maj(Rtd) CJ Wallace said to me "In my humble opinion, I think it's a great org." I agree.