Motorcycle clubs are usually started on the foundation of passion for biking, but over the years, there has been immensely substantial growth in what these motor clans have gone on doing. Many of them have expanded into charity, such as putting in place annual fundraising activities and outreach programs; or advocacy-oriented endeavors, such as providing services to the vulnerable and underserved communities.
However, as in all cases, there is no such thing as a perfect organization. While there are plenty of biking groups hard at work in terms of improving the profiling of their being so-called bad influences on the streets, others seem to be striving—and even thriving—to counter these noble efforts.
So, for those aspiring to belong to a motorist association, keep an eye out for these ten motorcycle clubs that would be fulfilling to be part of and five that would best be left alone to themselves.
15 Sign Us Up - 2nd Amendment Motorcycle Club
As the name suggests, the 2nd Amendment Motorcycle Club is dedicated to raising awareness about the 2nd Amendment and protecting it from possible threats. They are reported to only have under five chapters at the moment, and while they are pretty selective in their membership, they allow each chapter to exercise their autonomy.
14 Sign Us Up - Bikers Against Child Abuse
The children are the hope of the future, and the Bikers Against Child Abuse riders have made it their mission to help look after them. With an aim to create safer spaces for kids, they provide rides home and support in court. Consent is a priority of these motorcycle enthusiasts, not acting without permission from the minors’ parents or guardians.
13 Sign Us Up - Buffalo Soldiers
Racial prejudice remains rampant worldwide, and in the US, even motorcycle clubs like the Buffalo Soldiers play a crucial part in fighting to alleviate this. Founded in 1993 in Chicago, this advocacy-driven rider group aims to bring public awareness about the stories of service members and law enforcers. The membership is largely black, with around 110 chapters nationwide and abroad.
12 Sign Us Up - The Bikerni Motorcycle Club
There’s no need to imagine an all-women motorcycle club because they do exist in real life, and one of those leading the pack is India’s The Bikerni. Founded in 2011, this group of all-around awesome women whose ages range from 18 to 60, ride in the name of female empowerment.
11 Sign Us Up - Christian Motorcyclists Association
What could be a way to make spreading the word of God easier? The Christian Motorcyclist Association’s answer to this is to put people on wheels! On their website, this motorcycle group founded in 1975 claims to be "interdenominational and evangelistic in nature," and is committed to helping spread the values of Christianity.
10 Sign Us Up - Devil Dolls
The Devil Dolls Motorcycle Club may be carrying a quite suspicious adjective in their name, but that seems to be the irony as they are welcoming and non-discriminatory. Founded in 1999, they are said to describe their members as a diverse group of "punks, rednecks, rebels, parents, and professionals," working collectively in organizing fundraising events for communities in need.
9 Sign Us Up - Freewheelers EVS
Does anybody need blood in the UK? The Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service to the rescue! Founded in 1990, these charity riders transport medical needs, such as blood, specimens, X-rays, and different essential services, including breast milk, prescription, and patient records. On their website, they claimed to have made at least 3,500 deliveries in a year.
8 Sign Us Up - Hard Heads
The riders in the Hard Heads Motorcycle Club may look tough as nails, but they are definitely soft at heart. Involved in community outreach and events, their members are proud law-abiding citizens, citing that they "don’t go on gun runs" and "don’t deal meth.," Their camaraderie, they also say, is based on their collective efforts and shared ideals.
7 Sign Us Up - The Sikh Motorcycle Club
Covering the head is a sacred part of some religions worldwide, and the Sikh Motorcycle Club is one of those helping to bring enlightenment on respecting and valuing the custom of wearing a turban. Founded in 2003, this biker group's membership of around 200 is steadily growing across different cities in Canada.
6 Sign Us Up - The Iron Order
There are high expectations from a motorcycle group composed largely of law enforcers, but unfortunately, the Iron Order has had quite a few missteps. Founded in 2004, several members of this biker group have been associated with reported criminal and illegal activities. However, the iron fist of discipline seems to be in place, leading the biker group on the mend.
5 No, Thanks - The Cossacks
The Cossacks Motorcycle Club isn't only one of the oldest groups around but also one of the most notorious. Its members have been reported to be part of the 2015 Waco shootout, having left at the last nine people dead and around 20 wounded. This biker clan is definitely an outlaw club, and motor enthusiasts should know better not to cross them.
4 No, Thanks - Hells Angels
Another club of motor riders not to mess with is the Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation. Internationally known to be peddlers of drug and other criminal activity, this group founded in 1948 likely has members at large just riding around. The list of their allegations has merited a one-pager on Wikipedia, perhaps as a warning to the biking community.
3 No, Thanks - The Bandidos
The rival of the Cossacks, the Bandidos are yet another motor gang to stay away from. This biker group was the other party involved in the 2015 Waco brawl, which resulted in the death, injury, and arrest of at least 180 people. With close to three thousand members worldwide, the Bandidos are also accused of transporting illegal narcotics.
2 No, Thanks - The Outlaws
Started in 1936, the Outlaws have been going strong for at least eight decades, their reach across around 180 chapters with 2,000 members as influential as ever. Unfortunately, this influence looks to be used in more detrimental ways than useful, as this biker gang is reported to be involved in drug trafficking and criminal activities.
1 No, Thanks - The Pagans
'Organized crime' isn’t exactly the most ideal perk of belonging to a motorcycle club, and yet The Pagans, which is said to have started as a non-violent group, seem to think otherwise. Connected with the so-called right friends in dangerous realms, this motor gang has been accused of leading illegal and criminal pursuits such as bombings, arson, and murders.