Stylin': A Gazillion Billion Million ...

Oh ... crickey (or words to that effect),

I completely forgot about the June Theme Day.

Well, no matter.

After all, nothing's more stylish than

three thousand or so bikers, all gathered 

to ride around Indy for a charitable event, 

the 22nd Annual Miracle Ride.

While this incarnation of the event began in 1994,

I remember other Miracle Ride gatherings in the 1980s.

Made up of motorcycle enthusiasts from a startling array 

of backgrounds, the volunteers raise money for

Riley Hospital for Children. The money is intended to treat

children with a wide array of illnesses and injuries.

This year, the cyclists met on Speedway's Main Street,

where the parked machines occupied over a half mile, from

16th Street down to 10th Street. Their owners attended

a party in a big tent, while others visited nearby 

restaurants and breweries.

As for the "stylin'" part, 

there definitely is a particular look:

Black leather and nylon, decorated with studs, 

zippers, and some fringe made up the

dominant theme, while sunglasses and bandanas

completed many ensembles.

There's no telling how many professional

folk have adopted this look,

but there could easily have been

at least one ex-governor among them.

(It's rumored that his little boot-clad

feet don't even touch the ground

when his 'cycle stops at intersections.)

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