News & Riding Reports

Out on the Road, In the Press, Back at the Hall

Recaps from past rides, charity donations, and articles where EWRC1 has been featured. Newest on top.

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Motorcycles lined up at the IBEW Local 1 hall gate on the morning of the Greg Booth Ride.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

The Greg Booth Ride: Harleys & Hot Rods Poker Run

The Greg Booth Ride returns as a Harleys & Hot Rods poker run out of the IBEW Local 1 hall. Bikes, trikes, classics, customs, coupes, sedans, old or new, everyone is welcome. Check-in 8:30 to 9:30 AM, kickstands up 9:30. First hand $25, $5 per additional hand, door prizes, 50/50, and raffles all day. All proceeds benefit the IBEW Local 1 Relief Committee.

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A packed evening event inside the IBEW Local 1 hall, tables set under colored lights with a presentation on the big screen.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Star Strangled Banner Murder Mystery Night

EWRC1 invites you to a murder mystery dinner theater at the Local 1 hall. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Beer and wine provided, a prize for the most patriotic dressed table, plus 50/50 and raffles. Tables of 8 are $320. Call Mike Crocker to reserve.

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Past Reports

In the News & On the Road

EWRC1 riders lined up on their motorcycles in a parking lot, geared up and ready to roll out on the St. Louis Union Solidarity Ride.

June 20, 2026

Riders roll out for the St. Louis Union Solidarity Ride

EWRC1 ran its St. Louis Union Solidarity Ride, a five-stop poker run from the IBEW Local 1 hall, across the Mississippi into Illinois with stops in Wood River and Grafton, then back over the ferry through St. Charles to finish in St. Paul. Riders rolled out in formation under clear skies for a great day on the road.

A club Harley with Greg Booth's portrait taped to the windshield at the Greg Booth Ride.

September 25, 2025

Over $5K raised at IBEW Local 1 Greg Booth Ride

St. Louis. The 12th Annual Greg Booth Ride was once again a huge success, raising $5,220 for the union's Relief Committee to support members in need. The ride is named after Brother Greg Booth, who served as Local 1 business manager from 2011 until his death in August 2012.

About the Greg Booth Ride

A chrome engine cover engraved with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers emblem and the 1891 founding year.

January 4, 2024

EWRC1 featured in IBEW International article

Local 1 President Mike Crocker and Treasurer Chuck DeMoulin were quoted in "The Leather-Clad Solidarity of the IBEW's Motorcycle Clubs," a national piece on the broader IBEW Motorcycle Riders network. The article covered the 2023 Midwest Solidarity Ride and EWRC1's charity work.

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Rob Dussold (Greg's best friend) and his wife Crystal Dussold at a stop along the Greg Booth Ride.

October 16, 2023

$6.4K raised at Greg Booth Ride for the Relief

IBEW Local 1 members and their families and friends turned out in force for the Greg Booth Ride, which began at the Local 1 union hall and stopped at Wente's in Chesterfield, Cori's Twin Gables in Marthasville, Millwoods in Wentzville, and ended at Hot Shots in St. Charles. The run raised $6,400 for the Relief Committee.

EWRC1 members in vests presenting a charity donation check outside the IBEW Local 1 union hall.

September 25, 2023

EWRC1 donates $4,000 to The Women's Safe House

EWRC1 President Mike Crocker presented a check for $4,000 to the St. Louis "Women's Safe House" from money raised at the 2023 IBEW Midwest Solidarity Ride. The event was co-sponsored with Kansas City Local 53, drew about 100 motorcycles and 140 participants from 17 IBEW locals, and was held July 29 at the Lake of the Ozarks.

A group portrait of EWRC1 members in their club vests.

June 7, 2021

First out-of-state benefit ride with sister local

Twelve EWRC1 members took part in the IBEW Local 1393 Motorcycle Group annual benefit ride on May 12 in Indianapolis, the first time the club joined a sister local's benefit ride. The ride drew 115 participants from nine electrical unions and raised more than $4,800 for the American Cancer Society of Indiana and other local charities.

A founding member and a retired member of EWRC1 in their club vests at a gathering.

September 1, 2020

New EWRC1 raises $2,000 for the relief fund

The newly formed IBEW Local 1 Electrical Workers Riding Club donated $2,000 to the Local 1 Relief Fund from its first fundraising effort, a 50/50 raffle of 200 tickets at $20 each. Member Jeff Riddle won the draw and donated half of his winnings back to the fund. The club, founded the prior October, had 40 members at the time.