Interested in joining a motorcycle riding club in India? There are many benefits of being a part of a riding club, the most evident of which is that you always have somebody to share your experiences with, and the mental peace of having people who will always help you if you ever get into trouble during a ride. Other than that, it also gives you a sense of belonging and camaraderie which is very important when you are on a long road trip. Here is how you can find a motorcycle riding club in India and join it.

Check the internet forums

The easiest way to find a motorcycle riding club in India is look for riding forums on the internet and find out what people are talking about in terms of riding groups. Many clubs/groups also have their own Facebook and Instagram pages. Connect with the admin of that group and find out how you can join them. 

Talk to people  

Talk to people in your friend circle and find out what they know about motorcycle riding clubs. There is a good chance that some of your friends may already be a part of some riding club. If not, what’s stopping you from getting together and starting your own riding club! Your friends might also be helpful in referring to a motorcycle riding club which will make it a lot easier for you to join one.

Ask the mechanics

Motorcycle mechanics talk to a lot of people in the course of their business, which makes them a valuable source of information for all things related to motorcycles.  Talk to talk to a few mechanics and find out if they know anything about motorcycle riding clubs.  If you have a good working relationship with the mechanic you can have him ask his or her customers and find out if they know anything about clubs and then share the information with you.

Keep an eye out for weekend morning rides

Mini motorcycle riding clubs go on we can morning rides which are commonly known in the community as breakfast rides and that is a great opportunity to interact with members of the club and find out more about their lifestyle. however, understand the fact that you would be intruding in their lifestyle and this is more of a hit and miss kind of situation where you may or may not be successful in getting any useful information. It is very important to observe the people first before approaching them. Start with a very simple question like “are you guys a part of a motorcycle riding club?”, And based on the answer take your queries forward. 

STEPS TO JOIN A MOTORCYCLE GROUP/CLUB

Once you have successfully identified a motorcycle riding club that you want to join, you need to follow a few steps to join the group. 

Know the requirements

Find out if there are any requirements for members to join in.  Some clubs admit only high-capacity motorcycles, while others are particular about only adventure riders joining them. It is always a good idea to do a little reconnaissance to check whether you are eligible to be a part of that group. In addition to that there might be money matters which we will cover in the next point. In addition to that, some clubs are very particular about the use of riding safety gear, so just having a motorcycle helmet not be enough, you may need to upgrade your overall riding safety ensemble. 

Is there a fee? Is it annual or monthly?

Most motorcycle riding groups are just passionate about being together with one another but there could be an annual or monthly fee that members have to pay to be a part of the club. Find out if the club you are interested in joining has a similar prerequisite. 

What are the benefits for members?

The biggest benefit of being a part of a motorcycle riding club is that you get to ride with like-minded people and share your experiences with one another. But some motorcycle riding clubs offer several benefits for their members such as financial assistance in times of need, among other things. While you should not expect any other benefit, it is always a good idea to ask and find out what benefits the members are entitled to. This is especially necessary if you are going to pay a joining/membership fee.