Visian
look out!!!
Some groups, Long Distance Riders comes to mind, announce and get crowds at local or less local rides-to-eat and other events without having a club structure to go with it.
this is the heart of my joiner/loner question.... how much do people feel a need to belong anymore vs. just get some info and go do their own thing?
we have two primary appeals: timely & relevant info, and community.
one appeals to the need to be informed about a person's bike and activities surrounding it.
the other appeals to the need to feel as being part of a group.
yes, the Internet has pried open the timely & relevant info box.
but i am not sure where the sportbike crowd stands on the group thing. if there still is a need, what is it centered upon? Brand of bike? Type of riding? Other? Does belonging require meat-space interaction or does an avatar and an on-line reputation do the trick?
And... if there is a need to belong, is there a perceived value equal to a club's annual dues?
ian