Bud McCue describes his Gold Wing motorcycle as a La-Z Boy on wheels.

When he first saw one, the owner told him the odometer had almost reached a million miles with the same motor.

"Oh man, I just fell in love with it right there," he said in an interview Friday afternoon.

Now McCue's on his second Gold Wing, an orange 1997 model. He said he's never been disappointed, and it has become his life passion.

As the district director of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, he's trying to let people know that not all bikers are rebels or criminals.

"Our main goals are fun, safety and knowledge," said McCue, who teaches riding lessons for the club and organizes events like the past weekend's Midnight Sun Fun Run, which held events all across the Yukon.

"We wanted people to get up here to enjoy what we have - scenery, museums, festivals," said McCue.

Of the almost 200 attendees at the convention, he said, there was a broad spectrum of society represented.

"We got doctors, lawyers, all kinds of people," said McCue. Participants have come from Alaska, B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and various places across the United States.

"This was just a chance for us to party, show off our bikes," said McCue.

The weekend boasted a number of different events, including a parade, a banquet and various games. On the Tagish Loop Bug Run, a ride held on Saturday afternoon, riders placed a small black dot on their windshield, then attempted to get a bug plastered on that specific dot. The winner received a cash prize.

Another event was the Poker Run, with bikers stopping in various places and receiving a card.

"Just regular five-card stud, then somebody takes home some cash," said McCue.

The convention boasted a huge number of sponsors, including Air North, Shopper's Drug Mart, Icycle Sports, the Real Canadian Superstore and Yukon Honda. Capital Helicopters even offered to take an aerial shot of the bikers, after their parade to the airport.

"We were pretty pumped about that. We got some amazing sponsors this year," said McCue.

"In all, I think people were totally impressed. We were trying to put something big together, and I think we did a pretty good job.

"It's a scary thought, hosting something like this. But I'm real happy with how it turned out."

The Gold Wing Road Riders Association operates all year, with members hitting the road as soon as the snow melts.

To be a full-fledged member, you have to own a Gold Wing. But anyone with a motorcycle can be in the club, regardless of make or model.

"We don't care what you ride - just come join us and have some fun," said McCue.