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30+ Famous Motorcycle Clubs in Virginia 2026 — Pagans, Outlaw 1%ers, Black MCs, Veteran Clubs & Events

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If you have a favorite hobby, chances are that you are enjoying it with a bunch of other folks in a club!

The same goes for motorcycles. Riding is a part of life and great joy for motorcycle enthusiasts (yes, count me in). To belong to a motorcycle club and ride with your buddies is an unparalleled feeling.

According to iihs.org, Virginia had over 188,000 motorcycles registered in the state in 2021. So, it comes as no surprise that the state has many motorcycle clubs (here is a list of famous motorcycle clubs from the neighboring Nort Carolina) and biker bars. 

Some famous clubs include Strength & Honor MC, and the National Association Of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club (which has many chapters). Other clubs include the Cruiser Club U.S.A. Chapter 08, and Richmond Riders Motorcycle Club.

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Here is a list of famous Motorcycle Clubs in Virginia

Motorcycle Clubs in Virginia cater to a wide variety of motorcyclists. So, if you are looking to join one with a specific demographic in mind, it shouldn’t be that hard. 

1. Buffalo Soldiers MC

Buffalo Solider MC Logo
Buffalo MC Patch
  • Founded: In 1993.
  • About: It is the world’s most prominent African American motorcycle club. The club is named for the historic African-American United States Army regiments known as Buffalo Soldiers. It is also known as the National Association Of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC). 

    It is a community-focused organization that works to help society by feeding the homeless and mentoring youth. The club includes African-American men and women who are primarily in military service (active-duty and retired). They also welcome law enforcement personnel and professionals. Members of all other races and ethnic groups are also welcome to join. 

    The club’s official website states, “we are not a 1% club and we claim no territory.“

Some of the NABSTMC’s most significant chapters in Virginia and their contact details 

Buffalo Soldiers MC of Central Virginia. 

Buffalo Soldiers MC Of Southside Virginia 

Other chapters of the NABSTMC in Virginia 

Buffalo Soldiers MC of Virginia 

Buffalo Soldiers MC of Northern Virginia 

Buffalo Troopers MC of Richmond, Virginia

Buffalo Soldiers MC of Hampton Roads, Virginia 

Buffalo Soldiers MC of Roanoke, Virginia

Strength & Honour MC Patch

2. Strength & Honor MC, Virginia

  • Founded: In 2005.
  • About: Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club (SHMC) is a registered non-profit organization. It was founded as a law enforcement motorcycle club (LEMC).
    Its members are cruiser bike riders. It is based in Virginia but has 16 active Chapters nationwide.

    The club’s primary mission is to assist the families of fallen public safety personnel and military veterans. They do this via grants and scholarships funded by private donations and sponsorships.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

3. Cruiser Club U.S.A. Chapter 08

Cruiser Club MC
  • Founded: Cruiser Club U.S.A. was founded in 1988.
  • About: This club has chapters all over the U.S. It welcomes riders of all skill levels and all makes of motorcycles and motor-trikes to enjoy a family riding experience.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

Cruiser Club U.S.A, The Virginia Chapter (Chapter 08)

  • Founded: In 2008.
  • About: It is a social club that welcomes all types of motorcycle riders. The club meets at the Shenandoah Valley below the Blue Ridge mountains.

4. Stilettos on Steel Female Riders Group

Stilettos On Steel MC Patch
  • Founded: In 2010 in Madison, WI. 
  • About: Stilettos on Steel Female Riders Group, L.L.C. is a female-owned business. It provides membership and networking services to female motorcycle riders all across the United States. 
    Their driving desire is to help women who dream of riding take the next step to become motorcycle riders. 

    It is not a non-profit or charity organization, but the club does donate to causes important to its members.

         This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

Stilettos on Steel Female Riders Group, Southside Virginia Chapter, VA

5. Richmond Riders Motorcycle Club, Richmond, VA

Richmond Riders
  • Founded: In 1993 in Virginia. 
  • About: The club comprises a diverse group of dedicated motorcycle enthusiasts from Central Virginia. It welcomes riders of both 2 and 3-wheeled bikes/trikes. 

    The club has two primary focuses, motorcycle safety & education and supporting charities. The Richmond Riders is a strong supporter of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids program and have been for over 20 years.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

6. Twin Valley Riders

Twin Valley Riders
  • Founded: In 1998.
  • About: Twin Valley Riders is the motorcycle club for sport-touring enthusiasts of the Roanoke and New River Valleys of Southwest Virginia.

    The club organizes the Annual Twin Valley Rally. This is an annual motorcycle rally for the motorcycle community to come together and enjoy the sights with good food, music, and fun events. 

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

7. The Fellas MC, Virginia

The Fellas Logo MC
The Fellas MC
  • Founded: In 2009 in Virginia.
  • About: This is a riding club for all types of motorcycle riders of any skill level. 

    Its mission is to establish and maintain a spirit of comradeship and esprit de corps that will enhance the prestige of all motorcycle riders. The club also encourages ongoing rider education and skills development.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

8. Expendables Motorcycle Club

The Expendables MC
The Expendables MC Patch
  • About: The club is comprised of federal, state, and local police, military, fire, E.M.S., and corrections (both current and former). It has chapters all over the U.S. 
    The Virginia chapter is called the Expendables MC Tidewater Virginia Chapter. It organizes fundraisers for charitable causes such as Rise against Hunger. 

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club and claims no territory.

If you often ride in a group with your motorcycle buddies, here are some common and useful motorcycle hand signals that you should know!

9. Guilty Ones MC Northern, VA

The Guilty Ones MC
The Guilty Ones MC
  • Founded: In 2005 in Manassas, VA.
  • About: The club considers itself to be a traditional MC because the members follow protocol and carry the same values that the MC culture was founded on.

    The club organizes charitable events, such as Christmas parties, to organize money and toy donations for children. 

    They are not a 1% club or a support club and claim no territory. 

10. Virginia Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

  • Founded: In 2007.
  • About: It is an association of combat veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. 

    Its mission is to support and defend those who have defended the country and its freedoms. They focus primarily on veterans’ rights and helping out in veteran care facilities.

    The organization is a part of the country-wide organization, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA).

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

11. Northern Virginia Spyder Ryders Motorcycle Club

Northern Virginia Spyder Riders
Northern Virginia Spyder Riders Patch
  • About: The mission of the club is to promote the enjoyment and safe riding of Can-Am Spyders (3-wheeled machines or touring bikes), Rykers, and group riding. The club is open to all. 

    It encourages safe, responsible, and fun motorcycle riding together with others with similar interests. 

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

12. Prophecy MC Northern VA

Prophecy MC
Prophecy Mc
  • Founded: Originally founded in Beaufort, S.C., in the year 2000.
  • About: Their purpose is to provide an organized and wholesome riding experience that will benefit club members, their families, friends, and the community.

The Virginia Chapter of Prophecy MC

  • Founded: The Northern Virginia (Mother Chapter) was founded in 2002.
  • About: The club regularly organizes events to benefit the community. It includes organizing charity golf tournaments to support the Wounded Warrior (W.W.P.) and Prostate Cancer Fund (PCF). 

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

13. U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club

U.S. Military Vets MC
U.S. Military Vets
  • Founded: in 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 
  • About: It is a non-profit organization. The club is for qualified military veterans who are motorcycle riders. It offers brotherhood and an opportunity to establish relationships with other military veterans of the United States.

    The USMVMC is an independent, three-piece patch Motorcycle Club. By definition, an “outlaw” motorcycle club is a club that is NOT chartered by the American Motorcyclist Association (A.M.A.). They say that they are NOT chartered by the A.M.A.

    This is not a 1% club.

Virginia has many chapters. They include the following.

U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, Virginia State Chapter

U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, South Virginia Chapter “The Outpost”

 US Military Vets Motorcycle Club, Leesburg Virginia 

14. Tidewater H.O.G. Chapter #5344

Tidewaters MC Patch
Tidewater H.O.G
  • Founded: In 1986.
  • About: Tidewater Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is a social riding club for owners of Harley bikes. From 1-day rides to cross-country trips, their goal is to ride and have fun. 

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

15. Boneshakers Social Club

Boneshakers MC
Boneshakers Social
  • About: Boneshakers Social Club is a 501c3 non-profit charity organization established for like-minded motorcycle enthusiasts. Their aim is to have an organization made up of a wide range of people dedicated to serving the “Biker” community. 

    The Boneshakers club’s leading charity is Bikes for Tykes.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

16. Brothers-In-Arms (BIAMC) MC

Brothers in Arms MC
Brothers in Arms MC
  • Founded: In 2002.
  • About: The Brothers-In-Arms Motorcycle Club (BIAMC) is an all-veterans club with members from all 5 Services.

    The aim of the club is to support the members of the U.S. Armed Forces, past and present, and to share the love of motorcycling. It also promotes charitable causes that benefit the military, past and present and the community. 

    The club is open to all Active Duty personnel, Drilling Reservists and National Guardsmen, Military Retirees, and Veterans (with an honorable discharge). 

    Members must ride cruiser-type motorcycles of 650cc engines or greater.

    The Brothers-In-Arms MC is a non-territorial, neutral club, non 1% club.

Yorktown, Virginia Chapter

  • Founded: The Yorktown Chapter of BIAMC in Virginia was chartered in July 2008. 
  • About: Every April, they co-host an event that supports different veterans-based causes. Every October, they also host an event to support the Missing In America Project.

17. Iron Order MC – Bristol, Virginia

Iron Order MC
  • Founded: In Jefferson, Indiana, in 2004. 
  • About: Iron Order MC is one of the largest and fastest-growing motorcycle clubs in the world. They are technically not a one-percenter motorcycle club but embrace the traditions of outlaw motorcycle gangs (O.M.G.).

Virginia Chapter of Iron Order MC

  • Founded: In 2009 in Big Stone Gap.
  • About: Iron Order MC, Bristol, Virginia, is a charter club of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club. It is also known as the Hillbilly Crew. 

    The chapter is active in the surrounding communities. It tries to make a positive impact through charitable fundraising rides and supporting local businesses and events.

18. Alternative MC, Viriginia

Alternative MC
Alternative MC
  • Founded: In 1994.
  • About: Alternative Motorcycle Club is a National Clean and Sober club comprised of recovering addicts and alcoholics. Alternative MC follows the principles set forth in both A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) and N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous).

    It is a family-orientated club that has fun riding and is proud of being clean and sober.

    Their mission is to carry the message of sobriety to those in the biker community and to show people that they can still enjoy life sober.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

The Virginia Chapter of Alternative MC

Its Virginia chapter is based in Shenandoah, Virginia.

19. Leathernecks Nation MC

Leathernecks MC
Leathernecks MC Patch
  • About: The Leathernecks Motorcycle Club is a family-orientated, law-abiding club. It consists of active and retired duty marines and F.M.F. corpsmen. They also welcome people who work in law enforcement and other professions.

    The club promotes the love of motorcycle riding and the love of military services.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club, nor is it an outlaw motorcycle gang.

Leathernecks Nation MC has two chapters in Virginia. 

Leathernecks Nation MC – V.A. Chesty Puller Chapter

  • About: The club is dedicated to supporting Veterans, Marine Corps-related functions, and charitable veterans organizations. It also aims to keep POW/MIA awareness alive. 

Leathernecks Nation MC – Hatchcock Chapter

  • About: The LNMC Hathcock Chapter is comprised of Marines and F.M.F. Corpsman. Our members are from Central and Southern Virginia. They support veterans’ organizations and causes. All cruiser-style bikes are welcome, but American is preferred. 

20. League Of Riders Motorcycle Club

League of Riders MC
League of Riders MC
  • Founded: The League Of Riders Motorcycle Club was first established in Ohio.
  • About: Initially, its membership was open only to law enforcement personnel. But due to high interest from other people, now the club is open to all.

    The club promotes the love of motorcycle riding and the spirit of brotherhood. All motorcycle types with a 500cc engine or higher are accepted for membership.

    The motorcycle must also be able to maintain highway speeds.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

Here are the details of two chapters of the League Of Riders Motorcycle Club in Virginia. 

League Of Riders Motorcycle Club Virginia 

League Of Riders Motorcycle Club West Virginia 

21. Virginia Patriot Guard Motorcycle Club

Virginia Patriot MC
  • About: Virginia Patriot Guard is the Virginia-based arm of the Patriot Guard Riders National organization. Members of the Virginia Patriot Guard are all members of the parent organization.

    Virginia Patriot Guard is a diverse group of riders and individuals who respect and honor all members of the armed forces of the U.S. It also welcomes new members who do not ride motorcycles, those who are not veterans, and those who come from different states. 

    Their primary mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. They also make supportive visits to V.A. Medical Centers and Virginia State Veterans Homes.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

22. Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club Chapter 48

Green Knights MC
Green Knights MC
  • Founded: In 2000 in New Jersey.
  • About: Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club is a non-profit international organization of Military Motorcycle Riders. It is made up of military and Department of Defense motorcycle riders with more than 100 chapters worldwide.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

Virginia Chapter of the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club

23. Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club

Red Knights Motorcycle Club
Red Knights Motorcycle Club
  • About: The Club is a club for members of the fire service and their families who enjoy riding motorcycles. The club has over 300 chapters in the U.S. and other countries. 

    Membership is open to ALL firefighters & E.M.S., active or retired, volunteer, or industrial. Spouses, members, children, and boys/girlfriends are also welcome as Social Members.

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club.

Virginia has 19 chapters. Here are some of their details.

Red Knights MC Virginia Chapter 1

  • About: Located in Richmond.

Red Knights MC Virginia Chapter 2

  • About: Located in Suffolk.

Red Knights Virginia 8 Motorcycle Club 

  • Founded: It was founded in 2007 and is based in Colonial Heights. 

24. Illusions Motorcycle Club

Illusions Motorcycle Club
Illusions Motorcycle Club
  • Founded: In 1988 in Virginia.
  • About: The Illusions Motorcycle Club of Virginia is a traditional Motorcycle Club. They are an independent MC and honor all traditions of old-school motorcycle clubs.

    Every year, they hold fundraisers and special events for various charities and local communities.

    For example, this year in May, the club raised more than $2,400 for Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue at its Poker Run benefit event. 

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club. They do not engage in any illegal activities and will not tolerate them in the club. 

25. Warrior Brotherhood MC

Warrior Brotherhood MC
Warrior Brotherhood MC
  • About: The Warrior Brotherhood Motorcycle Club is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. It is a “veterans helping veterans” motorcycle club. 

    Its mission is to raise awareness of the needs of veterans. They also promote a strong sense of pride and mutual support among military veterans. 

    This is not a 1% motorcycle club. 

Warrior Brotherhood MC has two chapters in Virginia. 

Warrior Brotherhood Veterans MC VA Chapter A

Warrior Brotherhood MC SOVA Chapter 

26. 13 Rebels MC

13 Rebels MC
  • Founded: In 1937 in Southern California.
  • About: 13 Rebels motorcycle club is a historic AMA (American Motorcycle Association) sanctioned MC. It was founded by the 13 top AMA motorcycle racers in Southern California. Today, the MC strives to carry on the spirit and tradition of the original founders of this club. 

13 Rebels MC is a law-abiding family-oriented motorcycle club. The members of the MC are required to obey all local, state, and federal laws of the United States of America. The members of this club also seek to respect and coexist peacefully with other clubs. They claim no territory. 

The club says no to drugs, crimes, and intimidation. It supports the military and the community. 

  • It is not a 1% motorcycle club

Here are some of the details of 13 Rebels MC chapters in Virginia. 

13 Rebels MC Chapter 10

13 Rebels MC Chapter 2

This chapter is celebrating its 27th anniversary on March 18, 2023. 

Virginia 1%er & Outlaw MC Scene in 2026

Virginia sits in one of the most active 1%er corridors in the United States. Wedged between Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina and the D.C. metro area, the Old Dominion has long been claimed territory for several outlaw motorcycle clubs that the ATF and FBI categorize as “outlaw motorcycle gangs” (OMGs). Riders should know who is active before they wear any patch in this state.

Pagan’s Motorcycle Club in Virginia

The Pagan’s MC, founded in Prince George’s County, Maryland in 1959, is the dominant 1%er club along the entire Mid-Atlantic — and Virginia is squarely inside their backyard. Wikipedia and federal indictments confirm that the Pagans operate active chapters in Virginia, with a heavy presence in the Hampton Roads area, the Eastern Shore, the Richmond corridor, and Northern Virginia along the I-95 spine. Pagan’s national president Clayton “Cletus” Ayers has aggressively expanded the club since 2018, and Virginia chapters are part of that growth. They consider Virginia “their” turf and have a long, well-documented history of conflict with rival clubs that try to set up shop here.

Hells Angels in Virginia

The Hells Angels MC has historically had a smaller footprint in Virginia than in California or the Carolinas, largely because the Pagans claim the Mid-Atlantic. However, HAMC support clubs and prospects do operate in parts of the state, and the rivalry between the two clubs has produced multiple shootings and federal cases over the years. Any sudden growth of HAMC in Virginia is closely watched by Virginia State Police’s gang intelligence unit.

Outlaws MC in Virginia

The Outlaws MC (A.O.A.), the world’s oldest 1%er club (founded 1935 in McCook, Illinois), holds chapters in southwestern and southside Virginia. The Outlaws are the historic rival of the Hells Angels, and their “ADIOS” (Angels Die In Outlaw States) motto tells you everything you need to know about how they view HAMC presence. In Virginia they tend to overlap with North Carolina chapters along the I-77 and I-81 corridors.

Iron Order MC

The Iron Order MC — already listed in this article — is one of the most controversial clubs in Virginia. Founded in 2004 in Louisville, Kentucky, the Iron Order describes itself as a “law-abiding” club but has been involved in multiple shootings with traditional 1%er clubs, including the well-known 2014 Nashville incident. They have multiple chapters across Virginia and are unusual because many members are active-duty military, law enforcement, or government employees, which has made them a flashpoint with traditional MCs.

Important: Virginia is “claimed territory”

If you are a new rider thinking about wearing a 3-piece patch in Virginia, be aware that the dominant clubs do not tolerate uninvited MCs in their territory. Always check with established clubs first before wearing any colors that could be mistaken for a 1%er patch. Riding clubs (RCs), HOG chapters, veteran clubs and faith-based clubs are generally welcome anywhere in the state.

Black Motorcycle Clubs in Virginia

Virginia has one of the strongest Black motorcycle club scenes on the East Coast, anchored by Hampton Roads, Richmond, and the Northern Virginia/D.C. metro area. These clubs are family-oriented, community-focused, and almost universally non-1%er. Many were founded by African American military veterans from Virginia’s many bases (Norfolk Naval, Langley AFB, Fort Gregg-Adams, Quantico, etc.).

Major Black MCs Active in Virginia (2026)

  • Buffalo Soldiers MC — The largest African American MC in the country (already listed above with 7+ Virginia chapters). Founded 1993, NABSTMC affiliated.
  • Wheels of Soul MC — Founded in Philadelphia in 1976, with active chapters in Virginia. Multi-racial but historically Black-led; one of the older brotherhood-style clubs on the East Coast.
  • Ruff Ryders Motorcycle Club — Founded by the Dean brothers in NYC, made famous by DMX. Virginia has multiple active chapters; check our Ruff Ryders history piece for background.
  • Soul Brothers MC — A brotherhood-focused club with East Coast roots and active Virginia chapters.
  • Ebony Queens MC — One of the most established Black women’s motorcycle clubs in the U.S., with a Virginia chapter in the Hampton Roads area.
  • Tribe MC — Brotherhood club with chapters through the Mid-Atlantic including Virginia.
  • Star Riders MC — Veteran-heavy Black MC with a strong Hampton Roads presence.
  • Phantom Riders MC — Family/brotherhood club active in the Tidewater region.
  • Untouchables Motorcycle Club — Multi-chapter Black MC with Virginia representation.
  • U.S. Military Vets MC (already listed) — Multiracial but with significant Black veteran membership across all Virginia chapters.

Most of these clubs ride together for charity runs, toy drives, and Memorial Day rides — Virginia’s Black MC scene is one of the most cooperative in the country. NABSTMC also coordinates joint state-wide events.

Virginia Biker Events, Rallies & Riding Culture in 2026

Virginia is one of the best riding states on the East Coast. Between the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, the Crooked Road, and Route 33 across the mountains, the state hosts some of the most-loved roads and biggest annual rallies in the Mid-Atlantic. Here are the key 2026 events Virginia bikers are circling on the calendar:

  • Rolling to Remember (Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–25, 2026) — The successor to Rolling Thunder, organized by AMVETS. Tens of thousands of riders converge on the Pentagon and ride into D.C. through Northern Virginia. The single biggest day on the Virginia biker calendar.
  • Smoke Out Concord / Smoke Out East (June 2026) — Held in nearby North Carolina but draws huge Virginia turnout. Old-school chopper culture, custom builders, and one of the few rallies with a true 1970s feel.
  • Virginia Beach Bike Week (August 2026) — Hampton Roads’ biggest annual gathering. Beachfront cruising, Atlantic Avenue rides, vendor village, and a strong veteran/MC presence.
  • Bikers for Christ Virginia State Rally (Summer 2026) — A faith-based rally that draws Christian MCs from across the Mid-Atlantic. See our Christian motorcycle clubs guide.
  • Ride to the Wall / Run for the Wall (May 2026) — Cross-country veterans’ ride that ends at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, with major Virginia stops in Roanoke, Salem, and Arlington.
  • Patriot Guard Riders Missions (Year-Round) — Virginia has one of the most active Patriot Guard chapters, providing honor escorts for fallen veterans, first responders, and active military.
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Rides (October 2026) — Not an organized rally but the unofficial highlight of the year — peak fall foliage rides through the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah are legendary.

If you ride in Virginia and want to plug into the scene, showing up at any of these events is the fastest way to meet local clubs and find a chapter that fits your style — military, Christian, sport, cruiser, brotherhood, or just folks who love the road.

Virginia Motorcycle Clubs FAQ

What is the biggest motorcycle club in Virginia?

By raw membership and chapter count, the Buffalo Soldiers MC is the biggest non-1%er club in Virginia, with at least 7 active chapters across Central Virginia, Southside, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Roanoke, Richmond and the Eastern Shore. Among 1%er outlaw clubs, the Pagan’s MC has the largest active footprint in the state.

Are there Hells Angels in Virginia?

The Hells Angels MC has had a limited presence in Virginia historically because the Pagan’s MC claims the Mid-Atlantic as their territory. There are HAMC support clubs and prospects in the state, but no large public chapters compared to neighboring states like North Carolina or Maryland.

Is the Iron Order MC a 1%er club?

No, the Iron Order MC does not wear a 1%er patch and publicly states it is a “law-abiding” club. However, traditional 1%er clubs do not recognize the Iron Order and there have been multiple violent confrontations between Iron Order members and 1%er clubs, including high-profile shootings. They are one of the more controversial clubs in Virginia.

Can I join a motorcycle club in Virginia as a beginner rider?

Absolutely — but pick the right type. Virginia has many beginner-friendly riding clubs (RCs), Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) chapters, faith-based clubs like Bikers for Christ, veteran clubs, and women’s groups like Stilettos on Steel. These clubs welcome new riders and help with skills, group ride etiquette and safety. Avoid trying to join a 1%er or “claimed” club until you understand MC protocol — it’s not for newcomers.

What is the best motorcycle club for veterans in Virginia?

Virginia has more military veteran clubs per capita than almost any state thanks to its large active-duty population. Top veteran clubs include the U.S. Military Vets MC (USMVMC) with multiple Virginia chapters, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA), the Green Knights Military MC Chapter 48, the Warrior Brotherhood Veterans MC, and the Patriot Guard Riders. All are heavily active in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads and the Tidewater region.

Are motorcycle clubs in Virginia legal?

Yes — being in a motorcycle club is completely legal in Virginia. The vast majority of MCs and RCs in the state are law-abiding social clubs that organize charity rides, group rides, and brotherhood events. Federal and state law enforcement classify a small number of “outlaw motorcycle gangs” (OMGs) like the Pagans, Outlaws and Hells Angels as criminal enterprises, but membership in any MC by itself is not illegal. Always know what kind of club you’re joining.

What is the best riding road in Virginia for MC rides?

The Blue Ridge Parkway (469 miles, half in Virginia) and Skyline Drive (105 miles through Shenandoah National Park) are the two most legendary motorcycle roads in the state. Route 33 across the Blue Ridge, the Back of the Dragon (Route 16) in southwest Virginia, and the Crooked Road through Appalachia are also iconic MC group-ride routes.

Conclusion

Of course, there are many more motorcycle clubs in Virginia. You may have heard of famous ones such as Hells Angels and Pagans. They have chapters all over the country, including Virginia. 

However, they are known to be Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (O.M.G.). They have historically been known to be involved in criminal activity and organized crime. Not sure you are looking to be part of the 

Most of us like the feeling of belonging to a community. And that’s what motorcycle or riding clubs are there for. So, try to choose the right type of club for you. It can change your whole outlook on riding and, in the process, make many new friends.  

Footnotes:

1% club: The genesis of this phrase dates back to the famous 1947 Hollister riot. Allegedly, the A.M.A. (American Motorcycle Association) had commented that 99% of motorcycle riders were citizens who conformed to the law and that only 1% were outlaws (not to be confused with Outlaws Motorcycle Club).

Many motorcycle clubs that have been associated with organized crime and have had run-ins with law enforcement agencies use the 1% diamond patch and are commonly referred to as the one percenter motorcycle club (also called an outlaw biker group); More about this here. Some famous 1% clubs are Outlaws MC (a very dominant club), Hells Angels (the leading rival group of the Outlaws), Pagan Motorcycle Club, and Black Pistons MC. The motorcycle subculture in Florida has seen various gangs over the years.

MC (Motorcycle Club): The term Motorcycle Club (MC) does carry a meaning outside and beyond the usual English definition of it. It is a popular term in the Outlaw and 1% motorcycling subculture, where it is often used by motorcycling clubs that have had a history of organized crime. Such clubs (M.C.s) usually denote these by wearing what are called colors — essentially a 3-piece patchwork.

However, not all motorcycling clubs that use the term MC are necessarily Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs or 1% clubs. But it wouldn’t be wrong to say that all dangerous biker gangs are one percenters.

Harleys: It goes with saying that most riders in various clubs swear by their Harley Davidson Motorcycle or a custom chopper. Harley David Motorcycles enjoy disproportionately high popularity among MC riders who, in mainstream culture, are known to promote the use of cruiser motorcycles.

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Michael

Michael, the motorcycle enthusiast behind SuperBike Newbie, fell in love with superbikes during his college years. He owns a diverse range of motorcycles and offers valuable insights into motorcycling advice, maintenance, safety gear, and laws. Despite two decades of riding experience, he continues to learn and shares his knowledge on his website. Mike also has a keen interest in motorcycle club culture. While not a club member, he aspires to be one someday.

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