Stars, Stripes, Spokes, Chefs and Stunts

The 1st annual Stars & Stripes & Spokes™, a motorcycle rally and musical festival, roared to the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds over Memorial Day weekend, featuring a procession of more than 50 motorcycles traveling together through the city — including three local cycling chefs.
 
Chef Robert Wiedmaier (Brasserie Beck, Marcel’s, Brabo), Chef David Guas (Damgoodsweet) and Chef RJ Cooper (Rogue-24) helped to launch this patriotic event honoring America’s Armed Forces over the holiday weekend, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Walter Reed Society.
 
The remainder of the four-day rally featured 19 live bands, food, military displays, a bike stunt show, a police motorcycle rodeo and a bikini contest…judged by alleged White House crasher Michaele Salahi!