• There has been a recent cluster of spammers accessing BARFer accounts and posting spam. To safeguard your account, please consider changing your password. It would be even better to take the additional step of enabling 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) on your BARF account. Read more here.

RIP SWEEPING WINGER - ED

:rose :flag

I first met Ed a bunch of years ago on one of Bill's Birthday Rides (and a few successive rides). He was a true moto enthusiast.
Flying Hun's description of Ed is spot on!
"Here's what you need to know about Ed; he was a kind, thoughtful, humble, he had a great dry wit, he was a good friend, and he was one hell of a rider."
 
I'm going to miss sitting in the back of the bar with Ed and watching the Barf shenanigans and talking veteran's stuff with him. His dry humor, kindness and his quiet chuckling will be with me forever.
 
Unfortunately, I didn't find many photos of Ed, but he lives on in my heart.

Ed redwood curtain.jpg

Ed quincy 1.jpg

One is at dinner during the first Redwood Curtain rally, and the other is up near Bucks Lake.
 
Budman...your words convey a true friendship and honor his memory. I’m sorry that BARF has lost such a beloved figure. May he RIP
 
While I didn't know him well I met him in Weaverville. It was great to see him all the time. You are missed Ed!
 
What can I say that hasn't already been said?
Ed was a staple at the HoHo rally, and always up for the long way round rides on Saturday.
He had no problem sweeping and keeping up with the 'fast guys', and always made sure no one got left behind.
I will miss talking with him and sharing stories about his many adventures thru life.
We'll have to hoist one for him in Weaverville, before or after we ice cream for HoHo.
See you on the back roads in the sky my friend. :rose
 
Lonster said:
What can I say that hasn't already been said?
Ed was a staple at the HoHo rally, and always up for the long way round rides on Saturday.
He had no problem sweeping and keeping up with the 'fast guys', and always made sure no one got left behind.
I will miss talking with him and sharing stories about his many adventures thru life.
We'll have to hoist one for him in Weaverville, before or after we ice cream for HoHo.
See you on the back roads in the sky my friend. :rose
Click to expand...

You can count on it.
 
I found one. May 26, 2013.

Happy trails my friend.

AMWts8BAPazGe2w25-1wGZd1JpVQ6fI_P6JUYAjZyfvg7gKfOFnBJG0PghoZJvk0aBUnIj-5-D8MiRK1hs-kRMpDxt-04rmSSDD_Cm8sbJa-jBhvz59PuyI1J8i0Ts6_aAfio-866LPZrWkG52sLK7QveM8mPg=w1000-no
 
Ed= a class act.
RIP Ed, glad to have ridden with you.
DT
 
A few more from way back when.

AMWts8BvVcx-0xveEw31BvGnX1yZy0E2O4IuLZg5O5U1ztl9fL5rq7dNsH8pt3xYe0-IeTQ9NHqYq2TIU-A4cmDmdWvIeBPbAChIK77pI12E61HCTmyBFbTemMbQ2k0206MmUX6OrLAXGQ1mAtuvpLOJpl4lvA=w1200-no


AMWts8DOqBxj6gp8a5Q9_LtZI0YRiaHMOig2z2dp7JjQ4e4_R9KnZ2rZm-FIvSx_uk5d-WGsf5Z0NT3M7enCdJ4tqK34HBgCQMdgOdqwsSIWy7q_Z9magTsFuok3y78xWi9GJDNGsHKPcMJMoYhGf0n7uASdIw=w1200-no


AMWts8D2ezz2_yLRCHCnXOuYcq2tnYY-eMcgAbqsARD5Epx4TdQg3X_ZgxO0bacKiTbMhlaUlcjZ5LZuWSqIyoUEF0tGRcw4gxeWYmqb_0P_OJMT23ouSNXCbpHg6UzHPsL7H87ZNa4HVZT5jNFZpNQ9KBq6rw=w1200-no


AMWts8A379p_2WISwHjdpsQdNOiOaA3Mjhf6p03TL25Wh1XYeMW4t5jlXB54G0U4To-TQA7vL5jKxhG4UGbZiYbk56D-2q4aQeUhqgC6KYDQIPAMT_dstVXeWh5GijD1QS1FWo10MRr2X30DJpmilIyWyyE34g=w1200-no


AMWts8B2yEnwSn47MpvaDzhLtaHEtOCT_gcOGUiTdnV-mycS0-ElSO9UrD-lr4iJkGa0nph1czu177-xZNi5BDxo65nvwuZurLWUa4ef9zTD8I96NHm9x4r5IEbSllylayK07PnW6EPLhDsHaGEki1nK3NOuhQ=w1200-no
 
Last edited:
Rodr, I must not of taken pictures on this ride. Did not find any of this ride when I was looking for pictures of Ed. Tioga Pass is still one of my favorite rides. Some really good people on this ride.

God's speed Ed.

AMWts8B2yEnwSn47MpvaDzhLtaHEtOCT_gcOGUiTdnV-mycS0-ElSO9UrD-lr4iJkGa0nph1czu177-xZNi5BDxo65nvwuZurLWUa4ef9zTD8I96NHm9x4r5IEbSllylayK07PnW6EPLhDsHaGEki1nK3NOuhQ=w1200-no
 
:rose Rest in Peace, Ed Maloney :rose

Sweeping Winger was a model for us. Caring for stragglers off the back, or zooming off to Oregon and back from Weaverville. He could ride fast and long, or ride a relaxed pace.

He got along with everyone, and the feeling was mutual. He supported his wife and friends unconditionally. He loved motorcycles, BARF people, and the BARF community. He will be missed!
 
wheel_muse said:
:rose Rest in Peace, Ed Maloney :rose

Sweeping Winger was a model for us. Caring for stragglers off the back, or zooming off to Oregon and back from Weaverville. He could ride fast and long, or ride a relaxed pace.

He got along with everyone, and the feeling was mutual. He supported his wife and friends unconditionally. He loved motorcycles, BARF people, and the BARF community. He will be missed!
Click to expand...

Very nicely said Brian.

I tracked down the contact info for the GoldWing Club I think he was a member of (Pittsburg, CA) and left a VM for the local leader about Ed. Not sure they knew, but no doubt he had the same impact there as he did here so the right thing to do.
 
budman said:
Very nicely said Brian.

I tracked down the contact info for the GoldWing Club I think he was a member of (Pittsburg, CA) and left a VM for the local leader about Ed. Not sure they knew, but no doubt he had the same impact there as he did here so the right thing to do.
Click to expand...

Thanks, Bud. :thumbup
 
Got through to them. They did not know Ed passed. Sent them a link to this thread. A little more respects for our friend. Condolences to all those folks for their loss. :rose
 
Very sad news.

Ed was a great guy. I remember on our Weaverville rides and with Wanderlust
rides. Very sad to hear of his passing.
 
Condolences to those who are missing Ed. It's very fitting to have a rally named in his honor, nice tribute. :rose
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top