The Benefits of Motorbike Clubs

By Larasati Julian

Motorbike riders, also known as bikers, are often perceived either as tough or bad or slackers and bums. Such notions probably came about because riders and motorbike enthusiasts are portrayed in books and in the movies as daredevil villains whose main concern is to sexually offend women, steal money or cause havoc.

Because some popular movies and stories have made bike riders as one of the epitomes of evil and corruption, many people also look at motorbike clubs as group of goons and henchmen. In reality, however, most members of motorbike clubs are ordinary law-abiding citizens.

What is a Motorbike Club?

An MC, short for motorbike club, is basically an organization that is composed of people who are bikers or motorbike enthusiasts. Motorbike clubs are more like a brotherhood or a fraternity of people who share the love of motorbikes and other common interests, such as preference to a particular motorbike brand, profession, locality, or love of nature or environment.

Organizational Structure

A typical MC is composed of officers and members. Big motorbike organizations usually are subdivided in terms of localities, called as chapters. For example, a national MC organization could have a west coast and east coast chapters, or a Nevada, California and New York chapters.

Usually motorbike clubs have set of officers and follow strict rules. Officers of such motorbike clubs are commonly composed of president and vice president, treasurer, secretary, sergeant-at-arms, and road captains. Large motorbike clubs usually have a set of officers for the national and local chapters.

The size of motorbike clubs can vary from just a few people, probably five to ten, to hundreds and even thousands. Like fraternities or brotherhoods, membership to motorbike clubs is usually exclusive and must be approved.

Common MC Objectives

Although there are many motorbike clubs around the world, most motorbike clubs share common rules and objectives. The major concerns of such clubs are to have fun and ensure the safety of their members. Members of motorbike clubs often help and protect each other, helping in repairing bikes, sharing selling tips and good routes to try, and even recommend hotels, restaurants and places to try.

Many motorbike clubs also don't forget their civic duty and raise money for several charities � from helping aids awareness to feeding homeless children. Since many military and police officers are members of motorbike clubs, many motorbike clubs also offer support during accidents, calamities and disasters.

Benefits of Being an MC Member

Aside from a jacket with logo or emblem, new MC members can benefit from knowledge and experience of other members. Finding the best suppliers to great motorbike routes are things that are bikers magnanimously shared with each other.

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The Benefits of Motorbike Clubs

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