The Southwest Freedom Riders has members from all walks of life and all age groups who ride all makes of bikes. Our members are business owners and blue collar workers, upper management and mechanics, graphic artists and musicians. We are a family oriented organization. We have members who bring their children to events. We ride Hondas, Harleys, Kawasakis, Yamahas, Suzukis,Triumphs and everything else. Some of our members don't even have a bike; some don't even ride.

While the bulk of our membership is centered in Rutland County, VT, geographically our membership covers the entire state.  We also have members in New York and other states.

Some people join for the riding; some for the charity work. Everyone enjoys the fun and camaraderie, and the feeling of being part of a greater whole - a "family". All members receive an informative monthly newsletter which keeps them up to date on the organization's events, upcoming rides, events being held by other motorcycling groups, and important issues pertaining to the motorcycling community. Community service plays the biggest part in our organization.

We collect donations for local food shelves, the Humane Society, and Cell Phones for Soldiers, at all our meetings and events. A yearly Christmas party, free for all members, is a big hit each year. Members bring new toys which are collected and donated to a local charity. The recipent in years past has been the Rutland County Women's Shelter. A great time and many laughs are had by all.