By Ron Cox

The Naples Chapter of LAMA (Latin American Motorcycle Association) celebrated its fourth anniversary with a big bash at Naples Harley-Davidson of Naples on Saturday, February 24th. More than 338 of their closest friends came from all over Florida, plus Georgia, Alabama, Ohio and California to party. Several local clubs also had representation.

After registration, the riders and guests were treated to a fine lunch of either roasted chicken or pork, plantains and Cuban rice. All the while the band 3RG out of Miami kept the place rockin’.

Bike games kept the crowd amused, especially the tricycle races on adult sized big wheels. A dress uniform competition drew some oohs and aahs.

LAMA was founded in 1977 in Chicago. Since its inception, LAMA was intended to be a Moto-Touring Club with truly democratic ideas. In 1995 a Chapter was formed in Miami and in 1996 LAMA became a National Association when the first national president was elected. In 1999 LAMA became an International Association when Chapters were formed in Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba. Today the number of Chapters has grown to more than 160 worldwide spanning the Americas, Asia, Europe and Australia. Florida boasts more than 20 Chapters.