 . 2025 Events January 3,4,5 - IMS Motorcycle Show in Mississauga. Great turnout by Red Knights from across Ontario. January 17th - General Members Meeting 12PM. Location Piper Arms, 5 Winchester Road E. Whitby. February 18th - Camp Bucko Curling Bonspiel fundraiser. We staff a table, curled and donated to a great cause. March 10th - TFS Academy Camp Bucko Information May 15th - Ontario 1 Members Meeting - Location TPFFA Union Office. Lots of plans were laid out for rides, events, and the 2027 Convention at sea! May 16-18th - Dixie Rally New Orleans. Hosted by Louisiana 1. By all accounts, this was a great event! www.redknightsmc.com/dixie-rally June 4-9th - Yankee Rally in Bangor, Maine. Another great rally, with over 200 Red Knights attending. www.redknightsmc.com/yankee-rally June 12th - Ride through Algonquin Park. We met at Tim Hortons Port Perry. 11 bikes attended. We rode all day, and saw great sights, including Ragged Falls in the Park. June 14th - Ontario RKMC Association meeting – Meeting time for the meeting is 12 noon, location will Port Perry Legion 484 Bay Street Port Perry. This year, we will vote on a new Executive for the Association to take us into the future and grow our membership. July 10th-13th - Atlantic Rally – Bouctouche, NB. July 10 – July 13. Auberge Bouctouche Inn and Suites is the host property. This is almost sold out, so book soon. Registration form is at: www.redknightsmc.com/Images/redknightsinternational/Events/Atlantic%20Rally/2024%20Atlantic%20Rally/24Registration_Form__1___6_.pdf July 26th - Muskoka Lakes Ride. Led by Mike. More information to follow. August 16th - Camp Bucko Residential Burn Camp Ride. One of our signature events. We lead busloads of campers into the Camp. It's a blast. All firefighters are welcome. Contact any Ontario 1 member for details. August 20th-24th - RKMC International Convention – East Peoria, Illinois, USA. August 20 – August 24. Registration and hotel info is at https://www.redknightsmcil.com/convention September 5 - 7 Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Ottawa. This event is only open to Active Members, with a Red Knights vest and uniform shirt. We have a special duty to the families of the fallen on Saturday. As well, we march in the official Memorial parade on Sunday. A very important weekend for firefighters from across Canada. August 10 - 16 2026 International Convention - Melbourne Australia Plan to extend your stay, and see this amazing country. Lots of events are planned. More events coming soon! Speak to any member of the Executive for details. FAQs Feel free to email us your questions. We might add it here for everyone. What kind of Club is the Red Knights Motorcycle Club? We are a fire based, inclusive, social organization. We respect all members of the motorcycling community, and "claim" no territory. In deference to our profession of firefighting, our motto is "Loyal to our duty" . All members agree to abide by our mission, as laid out in the original RKMC documents. They are - To strengthen the bonds between firefighters. To engage exclusively in social and charitable activities To promote a positive image of motorcyclists and further the sport of motorcycling How big, and where, are the Red Knights? Membership is currently around the 10,000 mark, with over 420 chapters in over 25 countries, from the USA, Canada, with a huge presence in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. A partial "flag list" of nations with chapters is at the bottom of this page. What does "Ontario 1" do for the community? As Red Knights, we are committed to one or more charities. The current official charities of Ontario 1 are the Toronto Firefighters Toy Drive, and Camp Bucko, the premier burn camp for kids. Their contact info is available on our Links page. We can also assist at other events around the GTA. Just ask! What does "Ontario 1" mean? Each chapter has a geographical area. Ontario 1 is the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) chapter of the Red Knights. The "1" indicates that we hold the first Ontario charter. This is not a claim on territory. We are not a cubed "MC", not under any COC, nor are we any type of 1% club. Who is eligible to be a member of the Red Knights? There several types of membership. Any firefighter, current or retired, may apply for "Active" membership. "Active" status includes members of professional, volunteer and composite departments, as well as industrial firefighters. Dispatchers, fire prevention staff and other divisions are now classed as "FD Associate" (by the International). Family members may also join, as "Social" members. As well, we have "Associate" members who, while not from our profession, have been supportive enough to be part of our family. We are an inclusive club, with anti-discriminatory policies in place. Do I need a certain type of bike? As long as you have a motorcycle license and a street legal bike, (or trike!) you can join. Any brand, any style. stock or full custom. Currently, we have full tourers, cruisers, dual sport, sport bikes, and Spyders in our chapter. Make sure it's roadworthy when you're coming out with us. Nobody wants to be "that guy" on a ride. Having said that, we have a lot of experience in "roadside mechanical engineering". Do I have to be a Toronto firefighter to join Ontario 1? No, we welcome members from all over. Most chapters have members from multiple departments. We have many Departments represented in Ontario 1, including Markham, Pickering, Uxbridge, GTAA (Pearson Airport), and even Stuttgart, Germany! As well, members often belong to more than one chapter. See our Gallery page for an example of this. Is there any type of hazing or "prospecting"? No, if you meet the criteria above, you are eligible (not guaranteed) to be voted in. We currently have a familiarization period for firefighters wishing to learn about the club. Always remember, however, we expect our members to be good citizens, and never to bring disrespect to the profession of firefighting or the Club. No "1%" support patches, pins or clothing may be worn by any Red Knight. This is for the good of all. The 1% clubs know this. We respect them, they respect us. What is the structure of Ontario 1? Ontario 1 is incorporated with the Province of Ontario. We are governed by a Constitution and Bylaws, adopted by our members, as well as the International Bylaws of the RKMC. Ontario 1 has an elected Executive, with a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Road Captain. How do I get more information? Please see our Contact page 
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