First Seven
Cold Hands - Road Captain - Founding member
Manfred A.K.A Cold Hands (CH).
Never do we go anywhere without CH having pre-planned an extensive trip including stops for our Espresso tasting. His generosity, ongoing planning and overall inspiration to ride passionately, keeps us all grateful he is with us, always.
Rompa Palle - Tail Gunner Founding member
Tony A.K.A Rompa Palle (RP).
His claim to fame is he’s the king of ball busters. Always smiling, cracking jokes and making us all laugh. But be forewarned, do not cross him or he will bust your balls for infinity. He is also our in house chef. Madonna, can he make an amazing pasta aioli.
Planner - Treasurer - Founding member
Nick A.K.A. Planner.
All trips require financing and he handles all related to sorting out the $$. He is also our renowned Espresso provider. He always has the group Espresso machine on his bike ready to stop and make coffee for us. Furthermore, bless Mama Di Staulo, as he always brings her amazing homemade cookies to go with the coffee.
Red - Closer - Founding member
Raffale A.K.A Red.
Our groups’ bottom line decision maker. He is our Closer. Whenever we are in a debate and need a final word, The Closer’s last word counts. He is also the most generous of the group in terms of providing us all with a clubhouse, free of charge.
Niner - Founding member
Nino A.K.A. Niner (9er)
Our groups’ site keeper from the get go up and until this year (2018). His passion is to do >1500 kms in a sitting (literally) and holds the coveted and esteemed record for Iron Butt Ride (most kms logged in a 24 hour window).
Philo - U Philosofo - Founding member
Nick A.K.A Philo.
There is little that he doesn’t know (his personal claim to fame) and can always contribute something philosophical to a conversation, hence the nickname.
Wino - Negotiator - 7 of 7
Abie A.K.A Wino
The group’s ultimate and official negotiator. Put him in a situation where a deal must be brokered and he will relentlessly wear down his opponent rapidly.
Members
Hammer - 8 of 11
Mario A.K.A. Hammer
His sense of humor is unchallenged. And if you need to renovate your kitchen, give him a call, lol.
Smash - Site Keeper - 9 of 11
Tony A.K.A. Smash
His laugh is infectious and if you drink enough, he is the member who most looks like Ray Liotta. In RP’s absence, he is definitely next in line as group chef and has just accepted the challenge of site keeper, taking over from 9er. Good Luck Smash.
Fonzy - 10 of 11
Tonino A.K.A. Fonzy
Although Fonzy is busy travelling the world and not with us as much as we’d like, we can always count on him to make us laugh, whenever he brings his bathrobe on our overnight trips.
Honorary Members
Vespa
Joe aka Vespa (Honorary member)
If ever there was someone who does not ride a Harley but shares the friendship and brotherhood that the rest of us do, it’s Vespa. He attends almost every event and is always available to contribute by assisting the X’ers with meal preps, B.B.Qs, and tasks for our get togethers or extended stays. He makes sure nothing is missing for the group. The X’ers without Vespa would not be the same.
Consiglieri
Franco aka Consigliere (Honorary member).
Franco also doesn’t ride but every group of riders needs a good lawyer and we are fortunate to have him as a friend and legal counsel.
Snatch- 11 of 11
Steve A.K.A. Snatch
Snatch is typical of what Xpresso Riders exemplifies, "readiness to ride as we announce, KICKS STANDS UP." Always with a smile on his face, he takes our ball busting in stride and he brings a refreshing youthfulness, to a bunch of seasoned veteran riders. Welcome 11 of 11.
