YOUR RIDE COULD BE

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02 RIDES• 02 REGIONS• ONE RIDING COMMUNITY
FRANCE
GERMANY
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YOUR NEXT STORY.

Some rides are about the road. Others are about the reason behind it.

A group gets together. A route gets planned. A cause pulls everyone in. Suddenly a few miles mean a lot more.
We back riders, clubs, riding groups and event organizers whose rides have a purpose, from charity motorcycle rides and benefit runs to club fundraisers and community journeys.

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A RIDE CAN BE MORE THAN MILES.

A motorcycle gets you somewhere. A cause gives you a reason to go.

Across the US, riders fill parking lots and back roads to raise money, raise awareness and show up for each other. Where a ride is a genuine fit for us, we want to stand beside it.

Running a charity ride, a club event or a group run for a cause? Tell us what you're building. The story behind the ride is what matters.

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WHAT ARE YOU RIDING FOR?

Not every ride has the same purpose.

  • Some raise money.
  • Some raise awareness.
  • Some bring a riding community together.
  • Some give people a reason to show up for something they believe in.

Whatever yours, is, we want to hear it.

RIDE STORIES

CHOOSE A RIDE.
FOLLOW THE STORY.

Every ride deserves room to breathe. Follow the people, the road and the cause through honest field notes from the Leatherick community.

02GLOBAL FIELD NOTES
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FRANCE · · SPONSORED RIDE

CHAPTER 01THE IDEA

Idea

A new gathering, built from scratch. Red Slayers MC France, a French biker association, set out to create Red Family Week: a full weekend of concerts, runs, expos and stands in Perpignan, made for the riding community. Every big gathering starts with a club's idea

Every big gathering starts with a club's idea.
CHAPTER 02THE ASK

ASK

Then came a message. The club wrote to us on Instagram, looking for partners who live and breathe biker culture. They asked for products and prizes for their raffle and activities. No pitch deck. Just riders asking riders.

No pitch deck. Just riders asking riders.
CHAPTER 03THE SUPPORT

Support

We gave them the podium. We sponsored the winners' prizes, and the top prize carried our name for the whole room to see. Clubs, friends and first-time riders filled the weekend with music, runs and stands. Prizes worth riding for

Prizes worth riding for.
CHAPTER 04THE RESULT

Findings

A name riders remember. We stood beside the club, on the stage and in the photos riders shared long after. That's how a brand becomes part of a community. Seen where riders gather.

Seen where riders gather.
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FRANCE · FIELD NOTE 01
FULL FIELD NOTE

The field note opens with the people before it opens with the route. It follows the details that make a ride feel real: first arrivals, familiar club patches, route briefings and the reason each rider chose to take part.

The finish is where impact becomes clear. Awareness, funds, new connections and the promise to ride again give the day a life beyond its final mile.

Planning a ride that deserves support?

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GERMANY · FIELD NOTE 02
FULL FIELD NOTE

The field note opens with the people before it opens with the route. It follows the details that make a ride feel real: first arrivals, familiar club patches, route briefings and the reason each rider chose to take part.

The finish is where impact becomes clear. Awareness, funds, new connections and the promise to ride again give the day a life beyond its final mile.

Planning a ride that deserves support?

Bring Leatherick your story ↗
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Your ride can carry a message

Turn Distance
INTO SOMETHING MORE

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A partnership is more than a logo on a banner. It's a real connection between the cause, the riders and the brand.

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Depending on the ride, we may offer products, merchandise, funding or event support, so your ride looks the part, reaches more people and stays with riders long after the engines stop.

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The right support can help a ride look the part, reach more people and create something riders remember long after the engines stop.

Support should fit the story.

NOT EVERY RIDE
NEEDS THE SAME
BACKING.

A charity ride isn't a club rally, and a cross-country fundraiser isn't a local poker run. So no two partnerships look alike. Depending on the ride, we may offer:

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Rider gear

Made for the people who make the ride happen. Leather jackets, biker vests, gloves and riding apparel, with custom options for clubs and groups: names, numbers, patches and other personal details.

PRODUCT SUPPORT ↗
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Financial support

When the project needs more than gear. For selected charity motorcycle rides, events and community projects, we may consider funding as part of a wider partnership. Tell us what you're planning and what it needs.

EVENT SUPPORT ↗
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Branded merchandise

Give the ride its own identity. Custom merchandise helps riders remember the day and keeps your group's name on the road after the event is over.

COMMUNITY ASSETS ↗
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Event presence

Be part of the moment. Rallies, charity rides and fundraisers are where communities gather. Where there's a real chance to connect with riders and support the event, we may show up in person.

ON THE GROUND ↗
Got a ride that means something?

BRING US THE
NEXT STORY.

We're not after a pitch. We want to know who's on the bikes, why this ride matters to them, and what happens when the engines stop and the cause begins. A real person on our team reads every application.

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Rider or Group Details

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Quick Answers — FAQ

What is the Ride for a Cause program?

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It's how we back riders, clubs, nonprofits and organizers whose rides have a purpose, from charity motorcycle rides to club events and community runs.

Can individual riders apply?

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Yes. Share your ride, your cause and the kind of support you're looking for.

Can motorcycle clubs and riding groups apply?

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Yes. Clubs, riding groups and organized communities can apply. We also offer custom vests and apparel with group details such as names, numbers and patch

Can charity motorcycle rides apply?

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Yes. Charity and fundraising rides can apply. Include the cause, the event, the riders, the location, the date and the support you need.

Do you sponsor motorcycle events?

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We back selected charity rides, rallies and community gatherings. Each application is reviewed on its own.

What support can you offer?

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Depending on the ride: rider gear, branded merchandise, funding or event presence.

Can you provide motorcycle jackets or vests?

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Selected partnerships may include leather jackets, vests, gloves and other riding apparel, with custom options for riders and groups.

Can motorcycle groups get custom gear?

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Yes. Our custom builder lets riders personalize leather finish, names, numbers, patch placement, hardware and lining.

Do you provide funding?

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For selected charity rides, events and community projects, funding may be considered. It depends on the ride.

Can rides outside the US apply?

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Yes. The program already includes rides in France and Germany.

How do I apply?

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Complete the form on this page. It takes about four minutes, and a real person replies within two weeks.

THE NEXT FIELD NOTE IS OPEN

WHERE WILL
THE ROAD
GO NEXT?

Whatever the destination, every meaningful ride starts with a reason. If you're planning a ride for a cause, bringing your motorcycle community together or creating an event worth remembering, Leatherick wants to hear about it. Tell us the story.

YOUR RIDE / YOUR CAUSE APPLY FOR SUPPORT