Excelsior MC

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Excelsior MC One of NYC's founding gay leather clubs Excelsior M.C. The club members attended socials at members homes, held bar nights and traveled to many runs.

began in 1975 when a group of four men, Terry McNulty, David Talbot, Rich Dicurci and Wally Wallace shared a room on Fire Island where they spent "Leather Weekend," sponsored by Cycle M.C. The club members and GDI's (Goddamn Independents) at this run came from all over the United States and Europe, and everyone was very friendly and outgoing. The original four members felt a kinship with these leather men and a special friendship evolved with one group in particular, Empire City M.C. This biker club of contemporaries lent our founders a copy of their constitution and supported them in their beginning stages of forming a club. A meeting was soon held at David Talbot's apartment and the 4 men began developing a constitution of their own. When it came time to decide on a name for the group, the guys focused on a New York State Flag in David's apartment and decided to name the new club after the New York State motto, "Excelsior," which means "ever upward". Meetings were held under the guidance of the first president, David Talbot. The first project for which Excelsior was to raise money was for the painting of the toilets at a village bar called Westbeach (later Badlands) at the foot of Christopher Street. Other fund-raisers were held as bar nights at local bars, including The Eagles Nest. The first out-of-town run where Excelsior members participated as a club was the Vikings Run in New Hampshire, where they offered "Eye Openers." Soon the club had two new pledges, Dean Sanford and Brad Bradley, both of whom became very active in the club scene as Excelsior members and left their mark behind them. Brad went on to become a president of Excelsior and Dean became an active recruiter for the club scene. That was THIRTY years ago and, as they say, "the rest is history." However, as we approach the quarter-century mark, our club's history is still being written with continuing social functions, club runs, bar nights, and community and fund-raising projects, and you can be a part of it! If you would like to find out more, we urge you to talk with any of our brothers, or contact us online.

Thanks for having us ! We had a great time hanging out on the rooftop.
11/07/2026

Thanks for having us ! We had a great time hanging out on the rooftop.

Come join the Brothers of Excelsior MC for our upcoming Monthly Bar Night at The Dickens!It’s a Friday night out with th...
30/06/2026

Come join the Brothers of Excelsior MC for our upcoming Monthly Bar Night at The Dickens!

It’s a Friday night out with the Brotherhood, and this month we’re taking our leather and boots to The Dickens — a stylish, multi-level cocktail destination known for its great drinks, welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities to mingle. Whether you’re in full leather, club colors, or your favorite bar-night gear, come raise a glass with the brothers.

Time: 8:00 PM
Date: Friday, July 10
Location: The Dickens, 783 8th Avenue, at 48th St, New York, NY

Leather and Gear encouraged but not required.

As we reflect on another incredible Pride March, Excelsior MC extends our gratitude to Heritage of Pride for organizing ...
30/06/2026

As we reflect on another incredible Pride March, Excelsior MC extends our gratitude to Heritage of Pride for organizing such a powerful celebration of our community. Thank you for creating the space for us all to march and be seen.

We also want to offer our sincere thanks to Eagle NYC for once again welcoming Excelsior MC into your Pride contingent. Excelsior has proudly marched alongside Eagle NYC for many years, and we are grateful that this meaningful tradition continues.

The visibility of the Leather Community at Pride matters. Our community has been an integral part of LGBTQ+ history, advocacy, culture, and liberation, and our presence at Pride honors those who came before us while ensuring that future generations see themselves reflected in our community.

We are honored to stand proudly with our Leather, Rubber, Kink, Fe**sh Families and the broader LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride!

Excelsior had the honor of attending Empire City MC’s 62nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes during Pride Week. It was a fant...
29/06/2026

Excelsior had the honor of attending Empire City MC’s 62nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes during Pride Week. It was a fantastic start to the weekend, celebrating, and spending time with our Empire City brothers at Ty’s.

What an awesome night of leather, drag, and show tunes hosted by the incomparable Evita Loca and Cacophony Daniels! We h...
16/06/2026

What an awesome night of leather, drag, and show tunes hosted by the incomparable Evita Loca and Cacophony Daniels! We hope Excelsior MC's partnership with Rise Bar for Musical Mondays brought something special to the community. It's always beautiful to see our communities intertwined. Happy Pride! 🌈

This Monday, we’ll be heading to Rise Bar’s Musical Mondays Drag Show, hosted by the fabulous Evita Loca and Cacophony D...
14/06/2026

This Monday, we’ll be heading to Rise Bar’s Musical Mondays Drag Show, hosted by the fabulous Evita Loca and Cacophony Daniels!

In honor of NYC Fe**sh Week, we’re planning a leather invasion—except the queens are fully in on it. Expect leather looks on stage and in the audience as we celebrate our community.

Monday, June 15 @ 7:00 PM and show starts at 8:30 PM

Remembering Excelsior MC brother, Richard J Majewski, who left us 5 years ago today. Presente!
25/03/2026

Remembering Excelsior MC brother, Richard J Majewski, who left us 5 years ago today. Presente!

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