Rainbow Motorcycle Club

The club was founded in San Francisco in 1971 by Ron Johnson, Mario Pirami and Paul Denino.

[1][2] Some commentators have credited the RMC as being instrumental in the creation of the bear subculture among gay men during the 1980s and 1990s.

It is unusual in the world of motorcycle clubs for having no charter or constitution, no officers and no membership dues.

Although the club is based in San Francisco, there are also members in Santa Cruz; Los Angeles and Palm Springs; Gulfport, Florida; and in Georgia.

Unlike many motorcycle clubs where someone who aspires to membership must first serve a term as a "prospect" or "probate" before being granted full membership, the RMC uses the "hangaround" period to determine suitability.