Page 13 - LHR Biker September 2025

Transparency Between
Clubs

While loyalty within a motorcycle
club is a given, transparency
between clubs is far less common
— and far more consequential. In
South Africa, where territorial
lines and reputation carry weight,
communication between clubs
can mean the difference between
a smooth ride and a public
dispute.

Some clubs maintain informal
networks: phone calls, WhatsApp
groups, or joint charity events
allow leaders to coordinate
events, avoid overlapping
t e r r i t o r i e s , a n d r e d u c e
misunderstandings. Others take a
more cautious approach, keeping
plans tightly internal until public
announcements are necessary.

The lack of transparency can fuel
rumors, inflame minor slights, and
sometimes escalate into conflict.
Conversely, clubs that embrace
open dialogue — sharing event
calendars, coordinating charity
runs, or collaborating on
mentorship programs — build a
form of inter-club trust that
benefits everyone: safer rides,
better community engagement,
and reduced legal scrutiny.

In essence, transparency
between clubs is less about
revealing secrets and more about
managing respect. When clubs
communicate openly, the
blacktop becomes a shared
space rather than a battleground,
demonstrating that brotherhood
can extend beyond the leather
and chrome of a single patch.

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LHR Biker Magazine October 2025