Bikers: do you ride with an MC or an MCC? Why?

Question

We know the differences between MCs and MCCs. Which suits you the best, and why?

Please don't respond if you're not a biker - I want opinions from people who know their subject, not from people after points...

Thanks for your opinions, ride safe!

Mutual respect here, folks. You want it - you show it. 'Nuff said.

Answer 1

I belong to a club in North Norfolk that is an MCC. the big advantage of it is that it's a social thing. We don't bother if you turn up on the latest R1, or Blade. We have members who ride C90's and TAG's
Obviously if you go on one of the ride outs you may have to make your own way with the group that rides at your speed. But we have a route and a destination sorted.
we have some pretty quick riders in the club, and they organise some runs them selves.
As for the MC, well we have members who are members of a club out GY way. Sorry not for me all that Prez stuff and ride the right HD. But these guys meet up with us on a Monday night and are pretty sociable.
The thing about motor cycles is that they attract people from all walks of life and it gives them the opportunity to be individuals or part of a group as they want. Recent goings on in the BMF are an example of the trend, in all areas, to create a grey generic type of "Motorcyclist"

Answer 2

Hi I'm with a MCC as I ride for fun in a MC there are to many rules to follow , but each to there own I say , riding a bikes the same ,plus MCC'S let women be members a lot of the MC'S don't ,I am a female rider and have been for 27 years also I am on the committee of my local Triumph Club which has a very friendly atmosphere, I love a bikers life, riding , vodka , JD, and great mates in UK and Europe nothing better , Happy Riding ALL!!

Answer 3

I primarily ride with two groups. The HOG Chapter of York, Pennsylvania, and the American Legion Riders. I ride with the HOG Chapter when there are chapter sponsored rides. It keeps me in touch with fellow HOG members, and the rides are always organized, well planned and are geared toward the fellowship of riding. I ride with the American Legion Riders, primarily because of the friendships that I've developed within the Legion as a whole. The riding is an extension of that friendship. The riders ride all sorts of motorcycles, from a Suzuki 650 to a gold wing and all Harley's of various sizes.

Answer 4

I ride with "HOG Chapter" and "Christian Motorcyclist Association". I find that even though I like to get out and ride by myself, riding seems to be more enjoyable in the company of people who share similar interests. And knowing that you have somebody to give you assistance should you have problems on the road is also reassuring. Nothing is like good fellowship. Sometimes I ride to the same old places when I am by myself. When I ride in a group we often go to a variety of places and often to places I have never been before. It is great having somebody who knows where they are going leading the way and most of the times you don;t have to worry about getting lost. If you do get lost we can still have a good time together trying to get back on track. Riding in a group also gives me a sense of safety, Safety in Numbers as they say. Drivers see you better and often yield to a group of motorcyclist. Besides I like they way people look at you when a "gang" of bikers ride up to their restaurant.

Answer 5

Well the reason to ride a motorcycle rather than a car is for the acceleration and agility. Sport bikes have the most agility and acceleration of any bike. So why settle for less. The riding position gives one the most control and connectedness, with a sport touring bike this position is very comfortable for long rides, for short rides I guess people are ok with the more cramped riding position of a full on sport bike.

Answer 6

I have rode with several clubs on cherity rides, but I prefer to ride alone. Even when I go out with my family I tend to "wander" away from the group. I do not care for the fact that I have to keep up with/ slow down for others.

I catch something in my eye and off I go. If others want to follow thats fine, if not thats fine also. To me my scooters are a form of freedom and solitude. Riding with a club takes that away from me.

And yes I know I am A-social.

Answer 7

I think it depends on what sort of bike you ride, Harley's and such like seem to like riding in larger groups, sports bike riders prefer smaller groups all with about the same skills. I ride a sports bike now and prefer going out with just one of my friends as we ride at about the same pace, but I used to ride a Harley and then liked riding in a bigger group. So from that I guess I couldn't say which is better or why.

Answer 8

i am in http://www.teamsobermcc.com
we are a family club who like to rally drink beer & have a laugh,
as a club we try to help other clubs & motorcycle riders as well as charity,s
& keep the biker lifestyle going
we ride together some times other times we just ride up to a rally alone & meet up to party, when you work you can not all set of at same time

Answer 9

I think you should test the waters in both worlds. i mostly like riding with my lady setting behind me ,and seeing the sights together. we have a habit of going, "wonder whats down that road" then finding out. but riding in a group is great too. especially when you have a pre-planed destination in mind . but the main thing is to be out there two wheels rolling shinny side up,and the wind in your face.

Answer 10

I'm a full patched 1%er. It doesn't matter why it suits me because unless you are wearing the same patch on your cut off, what you think doesn't mean dick to me. You people all want to know what it's like playing with the big dogs, but don't have a clue what my world is all about....and I like it that way. Sewing some HOG bull **** on your back don't make you any kind of brother in the wind to me. I don't want to be a part of your world, and you DON'T want me in yours. I will have a drink with your kind in a bar and be civil to you, but don't do something stupid, disrespect me or piss me off. Your kind rat each other out and think the law is your friend. I know better. You get served papers by the law, they send one cop that addresses you as Sir. Cops come to my house, they send twenty guys dressed like ninjas, with automatic weapons, who shoot my dog and bust my door down because they can. They do this because they know I live by my rules, not theirs. Like it, love it or hate it, I don't give a rats ***, but you better respect it.