I was only chatting with my other half about that yesterday.

I dont do the charity rides myself, doesnt mean I dont give to charity, but just dont mix the two.

I cant help feeling bikers are targeted for money making BUT no one is forced to go along and lots of bikers do so they must be happy doing them. Each to their own

If I wanted to raise awareness of a charity/fund raise to be honest it would be one of the first ways I'd look at doing it.