The HISTORY
Welcome to the L.A.M.A.
Latin American Motorcycle Association (L.A.M.A.) was founded in 1977 in Chicago's notorious Humboldt Park neighborhood. Known by its acronym as L.A.M.A. From the beginning L.A.M.A. It was created with the intention of being a Moto Tourism club with democratic ideals. Chicago was the only chapter until the opening of the first sister chapter in Miami in 1996, a National Association was created when the first national president was elected in 1996.
In 1999 L.A.M.A. it became an International Association when chapters were started in Puerto Rico, Mexico, USA, and Cuba. Currently L.A.M.A. It has chapters in 25 nations on 6 continents.
In 2000 to celebrate the millennium, the president of L.A.M.A. International created L.A.M.A. International Motorcycle Association for the purpose of globalizing L.A.M.A. Also known by its acronym as I.M.A.
In 2006 the International President invented the Friendly Sport of Motorcycle Tourism. Currently, Regional, National, Continental and World Championships of this sport are held annually.
L.A.M.A./I.M.A. was created with the intention of being the model of the 21st century motorcycle club, and it is a work in progress that continues the flow of ideas from new members from lands near and far.
L.A.M.A./I.M.A. it is a club without borders. It has evolved as an "International Humanist Association". It accepts as members working people from all walks of life without discrimination based on nationality, race, color, religion, social class, gender, age, motorcycle brand, etc.
The mission of L.A.M.A./I.M.A. It is to promote Peace, Love, Harmony and non-Violence worldwide and in this way demonstrate through example that we can all live together in peace.
L.A.M.A./I.M.A. It is one of the most respected associations in the world. As a member of L.A.M.A. Doors will open in all cities with sister chapters / clubs. To meet L.A.M.A. It is necessary to know other chapters, especially chapters in other nations.
L.A.M.A./I.M.A. It is recognized as one of the most active long ride biker associations in the world. Our Ladies of LAMA, female member riders accompany us on their own motorcycles, traveling extreme distances. Most motorcyclists find these distances too long, or almost impossible to meet, yet our male and female members perform these runs or rides often. Women are a very important part of L.A.M.A. and they fulfill their functions just like men.
The statutes and regulations of L.A.M.A./I.M.A. they have been created, compiled, modified, and adapted through 44 years of experience. It is not the intention to carry around a dictionary of statutes and rules to spend a few hours of fun. Their existence, however, is good, they are very useful in times of difficulties or clarifying situations.
WELCOME TO L.A.M.A / I.M.A. YOU ARE NOW PART OF THE BEST RIDERS ASSOCIATION IN THE WORLD. WE CHALLENGE YOU TO HELP US IMPROVE IT.
Mario Nieves,
Founder
