It seems that the Slimey Crud Motorcycle Gang was hatched by a group of graduate students at UW Madison as a way to share their favorite pastime with like-minded individuals. The name itself was selected rather tongue-in-cheek, making fun of the biker-mania which was prevalent in the popular media of the time.

These gentlemen are neither mother stabbers nor father rapers, however their idea of a good time doesn't always agree with the strict definition of law and order.

Membership is a hazy affair, as there are no "colors" to speak of, and my host Gene was even uncertain of his status, though he had been "hanging around" since the second meeting way back in, well, a long time ago, anyway.

Everyone I met who was associated with this group would be a fascinating interview in his own right, but they all had places to go and... you know. I believe they have another ride planned for the first Sunday in May. Anyone care to join me?

- Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly circa May 1998