MAL 2026: Staying Positive in a Sea of Change
By Rodney Burger
Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish 2026 Gage Ryder was sashed Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026 during the annual Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend hosted by the Centaur MC at the Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill on January 16th -19th. First runner-up went to Dante from Raleigh, North Carolina and Mr. Connecticut Leather 2026 Ricky Mestre took home the second runner-up medallion. Also
In 1973, Gateway Motorcycle Club was founded as a club for gay motorcyclists. In time, the motorcycle emphasis faded, and Gateway continued as one of the country’s outstanding gay Levi/Leather clubs.
During its 40 years, it hosted over 30 anniversary runs and helped other similar clubs to get started. It also hosted hundreds of in-town and out-of town club nights and donated many thousands of dollars to charities.
In addition, Gateway sponsored Fantasy and Drummer contests (which produced an International Mr. Drummer), and sponsored 30 Mr. Missouri Leather Contests. Over the years, MML winners have placed high at the International Mr. Leather Contest.
The Leather Journal was founded in May, 1987. The Leather community was hungry for news magazine that covered clubs, organizations and events. TLJ has successfully met that need for 34 years. We have adapted to change more than once and when the Internet came about we were there by adding www.TheLeatherJournal.com
