There was a prolonged debate in another thread about the supposed distinction between a motorcycle club, MC, motorcycle group, riders club, etc., under the premise that calling yourself a motorcycle club or MC will bring down the wrath of the local Hells Angels.
This is a distinction made by folks who have delusions of grandeur about their club's role in the motorcycling community. The HA and other 1%er clubs have (or have a history of having) a high level of involvement in criminal activity. They only care about rival clubs who seek to move in on their turf.
Unless you're getting involved in drugs, prostitution, guns, shootouts in casinos, or prison gangs, they don't care what you call your motorcycle club of women, rich guys, adventure riders, Christians, edgy coastal dwellers, scooter nerds, BARFers, etc.
Wearing a 3-patch vest has traditionally been the symbol of membership in an outlaw biker group, or one that used to dabble in such. Modern social riding clubs who adopt this are trying to be something they're not. (Exception given to Christian groups of former outlaws trying to go straight.)
Stay out of organized crime and don't play dress-up with a 3-patch vest (be original and creative and find your own symbol of membership) and nobody will care what you call your club.
