is an international organization that is recognized as one of the most active long-distance riding clubs in the world.

operated as a single chapter in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood for nearly 20-years.

grew to become a national association with the election of the organization's first president.

LAMA became an international association in June of 1999 with chapters in Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba.

has chapters in Argentina, Australia, Turkey, Brazil, Egypt, Uruguay, Venezuela and Spain.