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Motorcyclists have always been considered very individualistic, and generrally,
this assumption is prbably true. Bikers often custommize their motorcycles to
express their own tastes and preferences. This individualism is sometimes
carried to the point that a biker's motorcycle becomes an extension of his/her
personality. In our society, this tendency toward self-expression is often
misunderstood and riding a bike is often viewed as anti-social or even as an act
of rebelliousness.
A motorcycle does not isolate riders from the environment, nor protect them
from the elements. This acceptance can extend from a exquisite emotional
experience, to discomfort, to absolute terror. However, as with the hardy
immigrants of the Western Migration, facing raw nature, unprotected from the
elements, tends to make bikers self-reliant and individualistic.
Nonetheless, this tendency toward nonconformity does not preclude a strong
sense of comaraderie among bikers. Motorcyclists tend to be very gregarious
and seek out relationships with other bikers. Bike rallies, such as the
Sturgis Bike Classic, attract thousands of bikers from all over the country, who
gather to associate with their own kind. Perhaps this tendency to seek the
companionship of those who share our interests is what led Verl Nelson to plant
the seed that would eventually reach fruition as the
Golden Spike Bikers (GSB) Club.
