The roaring sound of motorcycles arriving en masse into town is hard to miss...but what about when everyone driving those thundering machines is dressed like Santa? The bike clubs known for their hellacious ways once gave motorcyclists a bad rap. Most bike clubs today have worked hard to let the public know they’re about “doing good “. Doctors, engineers and machine shop workers all drive bikes, and are among the elite that each year collect toys for kids, delivering them to needy children in hospitals, children’s homes and other such places. The next time you see motorcycle Santa passing by, give a thumbs up! Chances are this Santa is up to something good.

• SAN MARCOS December 10, 2011 6th Annual Toy Store Invasion
  Sponsored by Biggs Harley-Davidson, Wal-Mart, Biggs H.O.G. The ride starts Biggs Harley-Davidson in San Marcos. Registration begins at 7:00 am and the ride leaves at 7:45 am. There is no charge for the event. The ride will go to Wal-Mart so that each person can purchase a toy. After the shopping is complete the ride will go as a group to Rady Children’s Hospital and deliver the toys to the hospital. For more information go to biggsh-d.com.
• BAKERSFIELD December 11, 2011 Bakersfield Toy Run & Food Drive
  Sponsored by The Bakersfield Toy Run Inc, the events begins at Beach Park at Oak Street and 21st Street in Bakersfield. Staging begins at 7 a.m. and the parade leaves at 10 a.m. The entry fee is 1 new toy and a food item, for a total value of $20 per person or a $20 cash donation per person. The ride ends with door prizes, food, live music, and trophies for the best Christmas decorated bike. To benefit The Salvation Army Toy and Food Drive. Call (661) 319-3666, bakersfieldtoyrun.org
• HOLLISTER December 11, 2011 2nd Annual Emmaus House Coat-Toy Run 2011
  Sponsored by Hollister Sabbath Keepers Motorcycle Ministry
  The ride starts at Target Store,1790 Airline Highway in Hollister. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The ride fee is a Woman’s or Child’s Coat and a toy. The ride will help end violence against women and children. Call (831) 537-5052, sabbathkeepersmm.com
• HUNTINGTON BEACH December 24, 2011 Annual Orangewood Children’s Home Santa Ride
  Leaves Fitzgeralds Pub. Time: 7 a.m. breakfast served. 9 a.m. departure. Location: Fitzgeralds Pub, 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. Phone: 714 968-4523. Motorcyclists deliver toys to the Children’s Home.