Motorcycle Club vs Riding Club: What's the Difference (and Which Should You Join)?
What's the difference between a motorcycle club and a riding club? A traditional motorcycle club (MC) is a structured brotherhood with a three-piece patch, a prospect period, officers, dues, mandat...
Why Do Bikers Love Skulls? The Real Meaning Behind Biker Skull Symbolism
Why do bikers love skulls? Because the skull says the one thing every rider already knows: life is short, the road is dangerous, and you might as well ride anyway. The skull in biker culture is not...
What Is a Motorcycle Poker Run? How It Works and How to Actually Win One
A motorcycle poker run is an organized ride where you stop at a set of checkpoints, usually five to seven, and draw a playing card at each one. At the finish, the rider holding the best poker hand ...
What Is a Motorcycle Toy Run? How to Join One This Holiday Season (2026)
A motorcycle toy run is a group ride where bikers each bring a new, unwrapped toy and ride together to drop them off for kids in need, usually for Marine Toys for Tots or a local charity. Most toy ...
Dumb Questions Non-Riders Ask Bikers (And the Answers We Wish We Could Give)
The questions non-riders ask bikers are almost always the same 10: "Aren't those things dangerous?", "Do you get cold?", "Why do you need another motorcycle?", "Can I have a ride?" and the all-time...
What Does the Biker Wave Mean? The Two-Finger Motorcycle Wave Explained
The biker wave is a low, left-handed wave with two fingers pointed toward the road, and it means "I see you, ride safe, and keep two wheels on the ground." Riders throw it to each other when they p...