Instructions
Decide on the riding club's demographic group. It could be avid motorcyclists over 50, disabled ATV riders or horse lovers of all ages. Know what type of person your club will be comprised of so you can advertise accordingly.
Pick a place to meet. Initially, most riding clubs can meet somewhere small, like someone's living room or a coffee shop. As the group grows, you can find larger quarters to accommodate everyone.
Advertise the first meeting. Newspaper or radio ads are effective but expensive. Word of mouth is a powerful tool, as is placing simple flyers where potential members are likely to see them. For example, put motorcycle riding club information on bulletin boards at parts shops, or horse riding club-meeting flyers on the counter at the local feed and grain store.
Prepare the meeting location. Place chairs around the room and have plenty of folding chairs tucked away in case more people arrive than expected. Have coffee, creamer, sugar and a cold beverage such as lemonade or iced tea available. Remember to stock up on Styrofoam cups and stirrers or plastic spoons. If desired, put out a simple snack such as cheese and crackers.
Keep the first meeting informal. Introduce yourself and ask attendees to do the same. Pass out information about the riding club. For new chapters of existing clubs, explain what the club is about and how your new chapter will work. For an entirely new riding club, explain what you have in mind for group participation and ask attendees for their ideas as well. Take notes, hash ideas and utilize the best suggestions in the formation of your new riding club.
How to Form a Riding Club
Do you live to ride? It doesn't matter if your passion is horses, motorcycles or mountain bikes; if you can't imagine a better pastime than riding with the wind in your hair, a riding club is just what you need. What if you can't find any clubs locally? Do you need to go out of town? Not at all. You can form a riding club of your own.