Fewer riders get new vibes at revised motorcycle rally

It went from a downtown free-for-all to a laid-back afternoon in the park, but attendees and organizers seemed to enjoy the atmosphere of Rosalia’s revised motorcycle rally, the fifth edition of the event.

“Well, it’s different than it was the last couple of years, but it’s a lot friendlier and more laid-back vibe,” said Tim Carson, a Victory motorcycle rider from Spokane, as he looked over a line-up of chrome and steel Saturday.

Because of a lawsuit filed against the city by the original creator of the event Josh Bryan, the rally venue was changed from a blocked-off Whitman Avenue, Rosalia’s...