R.O.C.K. Motorcycle Ride - Niagara Region 2023

First time shooting portraits at this event and apparently the last year Bob and his wife Lori will be running it.  You can find out more about the history of Rockride and the fund raising they have done for children here:

R.O.C.K Ride 2023

I found out about the Saturday ride a day or two beforehand and showed up at the first send off point at Clare’s Harley-Davidson in Niagara On The Lake.

I introduced myself was immediately welcomed by Bob.  And by their official photographer, Gareth.  We hit it off maybe because I have a son named Gareth as well. 

I approached a number of the bikers who were quite happy to have me photograph them.  Great bunch. I wanted some good portraits of bearded bikers and there were plenty!

All told they raised over $50,000 this past weekend. 

I trailed around the area for a few hours and here are some of the result portraits …