LOST SAINTS RIDE TO PEORIA - NEARLY MURDERED

The Lost Saints MC rode 180 miles to Bartonville, Illinois for a meet with the Peoria Chapter of the Blue Knights MC. It was a beautiful day to ride, and the landscape through Utica was fantastic. Once off the highway, the LSMC rode into what they thought was the Blue Knights 6th Annual Hog Roast. As the LSMC rode into the parking lot, they realized something wasn't right. Unfortunately they found themselves in the middle of an Outlaws MC gathering. Road Captain 'Black Cloud' quickly took a head count. About 30 Outlaws. There were 5 Lost Saints. LSMC President 'Cowboy' would swear there were hundreds. No sooner than the LSMC dismounted, Outlaws began approaching. Scoping. Looking. "Mean-mugging" if you will. Outlaw "P.C. Pete" didn't make the LSMC feel very welcome as he sized up the Cowboy. But P.C.Pete did the respectable thing, shaking hands and extending an invite to spend a few bucks at their charity auction. Black Cloud approached what appeared to be a friendly (and rather portly) Outlaw patch-wearing member. Black Cloud introduced himself, and explained how the LSMC landed square in the middle of Outlaw territory. The Outlaw chuckled, and apparently understood the very Lost Saints. A few handshakes later and a point in the right direction, the LSMC bid the Outlaws farewell and headed for the Blue Knights clubhouse post-haste.

Safe at last. The Blue Knights MC welcomed the Lost Saints MC with open arms and brotherly hospitality. The Blue Knights MC members provided the lowdown on places to see while in the area. The Lost Saints headed to the Bartonville Insane Asylum where legend and folklore tells a scary tale of former inmates who now haunt the hallways of the abandoned asylum. As the LSMC rolled up on the dismal and dilapidated building, the air turned cold. After peering into a few broken windows, the LSMC took some pictures and left the ghosts behind. The next stop was downtown Peoria for Oktoberfest, stopping for a "Heidelburger" and a small sampling of German beer. The LSMC saddled up and headed back to the BKMC Clubhouse where we sampled more great food at the Hog Roast. The LSMC traded stories and took some pictures with the Blue Knights. Nightfall was quickly approaching, and the LSMC headed back home. all body parts intact.