Oklahoma Biker - The Riders Ragazine Jan-Feb 2019 | Page 9

and shrank the size of some existing clubs. There were several non-1% clubs with chapters across many states, but now they were waning to only a few in localized areas. There were also a few 1% clubs that are not in the powerhouses, which exists in localized areas under the “we were here first” mentality but were unable to grow very much. The main reason was because oklahoma biker the riders ragazine we were running out of real estate. With several clubs opening up chapters in other clubs’ areas, this started squabbles that lead to wars between clubs. Wars between clubs back then was not like they are today. Clubs being at war back then seldom resulted in a funeral, and never made the headlines. But the lines were drawn none the less! Even among clubs that were friendly to each other, there was an uncertainty. Kind of you stay on your side of the street, and I will stay on mine. This type of uneasiness and suspicion cold not go on forever without consequences. Next issue we will enter into what I consider the modern age of clubs and the shaky peace treaty that held up for several years. Keep the Wheels Down, Anonymous 1% Biker 9