USMVMC New York

This page outlines basic "MC" motorcycle club philosophy and structure of the genre while describing our mission statement and membership requirements.

 

"RC" - Riding club's like HOG, Goldwing Road Rider's Assoc, Shadow Riders are examples of occasional riding groups. Pay your dues or ride the right brand of bike and enjoy non pervasive group riding, without the deep personal commitment towards other members or goals of the collective.

 

"MA" - Motorcycle Associations are groups that have a specific purpose behind their affiliations. Members do not necessarily have to be riders. Most if not all are very beneficial to the motorcycling community and have considerable history of furthering the interests of such. The "AMA" American Motorcycle Assoc, The Christian Motorcycle Assoc and "Lama" The Latin American Motorcycle Assoc and the Modified Motorcycle Assoc just but a few examples. Membership criteria varies and tend not to be very exclusive. Their members are drawn together by a common interest within the motorcycle world.

 

"MC" - Motorcycle Clubs are the pinnacle of the motorcycle world. Very exclusive membership creates a strong brotherhood thru deep personal commitment required of their pervasive lifestyles. They command respect for a number of reasons. While anyone can thuggishly demand respect, only a true MC can command it through the consistently mature and professional conduct of all its members. Members are chosen by the organization, and while many may be invited to take a look, only a few will be asked to join. Members must demonstrate a level of personal commitment and self-discipline uncommon in today's society. MC's relate to other clubs through mutual respect and protocols. They are proud of their brotherhood, their colors and their Club. Recognizing that an entire club can be stigmatized by the inappropriate acts of a single individual flying their colors. New members generally go through several phases while learning the protocols and expectations as well as demonstrating his respect and dedication to the club and its members.