We love hearing from our group members!
The SD Crew strives to make your riding experience a great one, so we welcome all feedback, both positive and negative. Our goal is to continuously improve and for the utmost safety of all riders, so please drop us a line and let us know how we did! If you would like to email any of our officers directly, just visit our Contact page with a list of email addresses.
I can’t say enough about how amazing my experience was riding with the SD Crew. I was nervous as I am a relatively new rider and did not have a lot of experience with group riding, but Dave, Tigger and the team really took the time to answer all my questions and make me feel safe and comfortable. I can’t wait until I get to ride with them again!
— Anonymous Rider
As the dealer principal I have to say I have been blown away by the support and efforts of the SD Crew officers. We had a vision for our riding group from the beginning, and it was a vision that was very different from the industry norms and the officers have not only executed on this vision, but at such a high level that it completely blew me away. It started with Charlie Ruiz, who was our founding President, and then to Robert Malasek, and the past few years we have been led by Dave Timmons. Our entire SD Crew Officer list has played a big role in this and I can’t thank everyone enough. I benefit because of their efforts, so thank you all for making the SD Crew the best riding club around!
— Tim Broadhead, Owner of Indian Motorcycle of San Diego
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— Anonymous Rider – San Diego, CA
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— Anonymous Rider – Chula Vista, CA.
2 Wheels, 1 Crew: Falling In Love – Twice.
Ten years ago, I didn’t set out looking for a community. I didn’t even know I was missing one. I just wanted to ride.
I started on a Yamaha Silverado, bought from a coworker who was upgrading to an Indian Roadmaster. She invited me along when she picked it up, and I tagged along without giving it much thought. That trip sparked a curiosity, but back then, I didn’t know what I was really chasing. I thought it was the bike. Turns out, it was something bigger.
Riding Alone, Then Not
In those early days, I mostly rode solo or with one close friend. We’d take back roads through Southern California, talk about upgrading bikes, and dream about long-distance adventures we’d take “someday.” He was the kind of friend you didn’t need to explain things to—he just got it. When I lost him unexpectedly, everything shifted.
He used to say, “Life’s too short to be anything but happy.” That line stuck with me. It became the push I needed. I stopped waiting and finally went after the ride I’d been putting off. But more importantly, I started searching for something I didn’t even know I was missing—connection.
The Day Everything Changed
Not long after buying my Indian Chief, I was introduced to the IMRG SD Crew. That first group ride? I still remember it clearly. It wasn’t the route, the scenery, or even the pace. It was how they made me feel. Like I belonged.
They didn’t ask how long I’d been riding or what bike I had. They just welcomed me. Simple as that.
And that’s what makes this crew different. They aren’t just riders. They’re the kind of people who remember your name, check in when life gets heavy, and celebrate the small stuff. They show up. For the ride, yes—but also for the stuff that happens off the road. Birthdays, setbacks, wins, losses, long days, and longer nights. They’re there for all of it.
A Tribe, Not Just a Chapter
It’s hard to put into words what the SD Crew means to me without sounding like I’m overselling it. But here’s the truth: this group became my second family. I love them.
We’ve shared more than miles. We’ve shared grief and laughter, breakdowns and breakthroughs. I’ve found myself in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by people I trust with my life. That kind of bond doesn’t happen overnight—but when it does, you know.
They were there when I needed strength. They were there when I needed joy. And sometimes, they were just there because it was a Saturday and the weather was decent.
What started as a group ride became something else entirely: a place where I could show up as I am. No mask. No filter. Just me, my bike, and a crew that always had my back.
It’s About the People
Yes, the bikes are beautiful. I loved my Chief Dark Horse, and I love my Pursuit, and, yes, Demo Days are fun trying out the other models. But none of that compares to the feeling of knowing you’re part of something real.
I’ve seen riders come and go, bikes bought and sold, but the thing that keeps me coming back isn’t horsepower or paint schemes. It’s the people. It’s the moments in parking lots after rides, the shared silence over a scenic overlook, the inside jokes, the roadside help, and the group texts that turn into lifelines.
The Journey That Keeps Going
Now, I ride an Indian Pursuit. But that’s not really the point. What matters is that every time I start the engine, I know I’m not riding alone.
The road ahead still calls, and I’m ready for whatever comes next. But the best part? I already found what I didn’t even know I was missing. A tribe. A family. A crew that reminds me why I ride—and why I’ll never go back to riding solo again.
— Honey – SD, CA
Outstanding ride today. Glad to meet the new president. Noted the he likes to ride in sync with the green lights. Once started almost no stops except for those scheduled.