Knights on bikes gather in Kerrville
By Sean Batura, Kerrville Daily Times, Texas | |
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"It's a beautiful ride, and it challenges your skills," said
Behr, a
Due to the plethora of military bases in
"For me to see these guys still there fighting for their country, it gives you faith," Colton said. "Because you listen to people talking about how everyone threw down their weapons and walked away."
After Colton retired and came home for good, it was difficult for him to hear loud noises, due to his experiences, and he missed the camaraderie of the military. So riding a motorcycle and joining the Green Knights was a way to relax and socialize with people of similar backgrounds.
"The cops and the firefighters will tell you the same thing: there's a bond, there's a brotherhood and sisterhood (here) that's hard to beat," Colton said.
He added, there's a long history of motorcycle clubs being started by military members and vets. Colton's now a full-time student in
Bikers who traveled the Three Sisters on Friday will be reminded of the importance of safety when they see a certain boulder topped with motorcycle parts, marking the place where someone was killed. It's a common tradition; there's a tree in
"To be able to hit the turns (on the road), it's kind of a challenge, especially in a group like this," he said. "Believe it or not, this is a mentorship ride, because you are learning from everyone you are riding with. You are watching the people in front of you. If someone messes up and, God forbid, has an accident, you learn from that, too."
For each annual conference, the knights raise funds for a worthy cause. This year, they chose a
"When we do these events, it's about the community, too," Colton said.
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