It’s quite possible
that the first motorcycle “club” was formed
back around the late 1800’s, the first time two
riders passed each other on the road on their loud and
smoky contraptions, slowed to admire each other’s
wondrous machines, struck up a conversation, and then
took off together to share the thrill of the open road.
These days, there are clubs for everything: car clubs,
aero clubs, truck clubs… stamp clubs, but motorcycle
clubs are unique. Members don’t just get together
to admire each others machines (though there’s
certainly plenty of that); they share a passion and
a lifestyle that transcends the mere beauty of leather
and chrome and an appreciation for a powerful V-Twin
engine. There’s a shared sense of freedom and
adventure and an obsession to see what’s around
the next bend that binds all riders together. Where
else do you see total strangers giving a friendly wave
and nod of appreciation to each other as they pass;
perhaps one in jeans and an old leather jacket heading
out of town, while the other - in a suit and tie –
buzzes into work?
Motorcycle clubs (or MCs) have been around in one form
or another since the introduction of the motorcycle,
but clubs really started to sprout up around the 1920’s
when motorcycles truly began to be mass-produced.
Today, there are motorcycle clubs out there to fit almost
anyone who wants to be part of a motorcycling community.
If you have a special interest, there’s bound
to be a motorcycle club out there that’s right
for you; there are Racing Clubs, Christian Biker Clubs,
Family Motorcycle Clubs, Women’s Clubs, Clean
& Sober Clubs, Veteran’s Clubs, and of course
dozens of clubs formed around a shared type of bike:
BMW, Harley, Ducati, Indian, Honda, Triumph, Suzuki,
Yamaha…
If you’re interested in joining a motorcycle club,
ask around at one of your local bike shops or check
out this handy web directory:
www.motorcycleclubsindex.com
Motorcycle clubs are a great way to meet folks who
share your passion and love of the open road, and there’s
no questioning their popularity. It's hard to go out
on a Sunday afternoon and not see various groups of
motorcyclists riding in formation down almost any road,
seemingly going nowhere in particular… and loving
it. |
