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LAB-57-Should I Join a Traditional Type Motorcycle Club? Are There Benefits?

October 1, 2014 By Ryan Urlacher 9 Comments

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PODCAST & BLOG-So, have you ever wondered whether you should join an organized type motorcycle club? Or should you just ride and hang out with friends without being an organized club? From much experience, I can tell you, joining a motorcycle club is certainly not for everyone. I encourage every biker/motorcyclist to think heavily before getting involved with a club. In this podcast episode we play a voicemail a listener left for us. It begs the question, are there benefits to starting or joining a traditional organized motorcycle club? We break this down and get into depth on the pros and cons of joining or starting a biker club, so put your helmet on and hang on for this one.

The first thing many think is why would I want to join a club and have to follow all the bylaws and rules when I can just hang out and ride with guys I like? If this is your thought, then maybe you are not ready to join or start a club yet and are exploring. Many are curious if there are any benefits to being involved with an organized motorcycle club?

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I am the President of the Sworn Few MC and involved in this very traditional organized motorcycle club for many reasons, which I will discuss a bit later. I do know groups that just ride together without being organized in a traditional type club sense. It is up to each individual on how they want to roll and what they are expecting or looking for.

Let's first discuss some major differences between a true motorcycle club, a riding club, and a riding group. A traditional motorcycle club is one in which the members wear a leather vest or “cut” bearing a separated 3 piece patch on the back. The top rocker patch is the club name, the center patch is their logo, and the bottom rocker is the city, area, or state they ride in. They follow traditional type bylaws and have a definite chain of command to follow and elected club officers. They have regular meetings and often required attendance for meetings and/or events.

Riding clubs vary a lot, but typically have some sort of structure like a motorcycle club. In a riding club the members don't wear [Read more…]

LAB-55-You’re Shopping For Quick Easy Motorcycle Biker Club Colors Huh? | Just Admit It Already

September 12, 2014 By Ryan Urlacher Leave a Comment

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PODCAST-We dive into a situation the Sworn Few Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club “Big River” Chapter” recently ran into with a hang around. This hang around was secretive and was caught red-handed displaying another club's colors. However, he had not told anyone and was caught off guard when the photos and evidence were presented to him. The Sworn Few LEMC catches things like this , because they have very strict processes and procedures in place for hang around and prospective status. They are certain that they will not get a less than desirable member into the club and their processes proved to work once again. If you are one that is shopping for easy motorcycle club colors then just admit it and move on to the easy route. No hard feelings and you will save yourself time & possible embarrassment. Likely, you will not be proud of your easily obtained club colors, but each to their own. It's hard to be proud of something you didn't earn through hard work and dedication.

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The Sworn Few LEMC absolutely has minimum time periods for hang around and prospective status. They have many protections in place and conduct thorough ongoing background checks. They monitor what hang around and prospects are doing at all times. They will meet your [Read more…]