The leader of the pack! Arnold Schwarzenegger is out in front as he rides with motorbike gang



He has always revelled in his role as a self-styled alpha male.

And times have clearly not changed for Arnold Schwarzenegger, as the action man led the way on a ride with members of the famous Black Hawks Motorcycle Club in Los Angeles today.

He clearly enjoyed riding the powerful chopper, and gave a friendly smile to fans as he waited at a red light.

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Leader of the gang: Arnold Schwarzenegger led the way as he went riding with the Black Hawks Motorcycle Club in Los Angeles today

And no wonder the 65-year-old was grinning, as the weather was perfect for riding as he zipped around the posh Santa Monica area on his 2009 Indian Chief motorcycle, an updated version of the classic 1940 model.

The actor looked very much like his iconic Terminator character on his outing, and had dressed in a black leather jacket, trousers and brown riding boots.

The safety-conscious star also went for a retro cool look by donning an old fashioned open-faced helmet



And the Austrian Oak, who shot to fame as the world's greatest bodybuilder, is clearly feeling the effects of his renewed efforts in the gym.



Chipper chap: The muscleman was in good spirits as he enjoyed the summer weather on his chopper

For the former governor of California looked in exceptionally good shape for a pensioner as he went racing in the streets.

Perhaps he is in such good spirits as he is enjoying his return to prominence as an action star rather than being an unpopular politician.

He received a rapturous reception from fans at the recent premiere of The Expendables 2, and will return to the big screen again soon in modern-day western The Last Stand.

The trailer for the film shows the star playing a small town sheriff who has to step up to the plate when a notorious drugs kingpin escapes from the FBI and turns up in his district.

