Bikers of Oregon: Gypsy Jokers, Brother Speed, Free Souls, Mongols & the Roads That Built Them

Oregon has one of the deepest and most misunderstood biker histories in the country.In this episode, we break down the real story of Oregon’s motorcycle culture — from OG clubs like the Gypsy Jokers, Brother Speed, and Free Souls, to the Mongols establishing power in Portland. We cover documented incidents, law enforcement crackdowns, internal conflicts, clashes that made national headlines, and how these clubs shaped the Pacific Northwest biker scene.We also get into what really matters to riders: the roads that define Oregon, the rallies that still mean something, and why riding out here is about distance, weather, discipline, and respect — not hype.This isn’t tourist talk or surface-level lore. This is history, culture, and the reality of riding and club life in Oregon.If you ride Oregon, this one hits home.