Recent Entries

• Definition of a motorcycle

  by RevBigJohn June 10, 2019
  Thank you for taking the time to contact me about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) definition of a motorcycle. I appreciate hearing from you about this issue.   In the 40 years since NHTSA updated the definition of a motorcycle, the landscape of our roads has cha...

• Capitol Hill Update

  by RevBigJohn June 8, 2019
  Paying Dividends After a week away from Washington, Congress returned to town this week, and the hard work of MRF members during Bikers Inside the Beltway is starting to pay off. In just the last two weeks, 17 Congressional offices have signed on as cosponsors to H. Res 255, the anti-motorcyclist ...
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• The Motorcycle Rights World Losses another Freedom Fighter

  by RevBigJohn May 25, 2019
  It is with great sadness that the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has learned of the passing of John Pierce. John was a dedicated freedom fighter, a Marine, husband, family man, mentor, brother, pilot, biker, former MRF Board Member, and he served in many capacities at the SMRO level. With John’s...

• Another Successful Bikers Inside the Beltway

  by RevBigJohn May 24, 2019
  Bikers Take the HillThis week was the 11th Annual Michael “Boz” Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway event in Washington D.C. Nearly 150 bikers from 28 states made the journey to Washington D.C., to advocate for issues of importance to the motorcycle community. With kickstands up at 6:45am, an...

• Letter sent to NHTSA

  by RevBigJohn April 12, 2019
  Letter sent to NHTSA Seeking Clarification on the Definition of a Motorcycle The Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to thank Congressman Michael Burgess (TX) and Congressman Tim Walberg (MI) for a letter they sent this w...

• Federal Definition of a Motorcycle

  by RevBigJohn April 9, 2019
  CALL TO ACTIONAddress the Federal Definition of a Motorcycle with NHTSA Time if of the essence! We need to to take action by Thursday, April 12th to send a letter to your elected officials asking them to join their colleagues in both the House and Senate to sign a letter being sent to the Nationa...

• Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame

  by RevBigJohn April 4, 2019
  Vince Consiglio to join other Freedom Fighters in the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame The Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to Congratulate Vince Consiglio of Michigan on his nomination and soon to be inducti...

• H.Res. 255 Reply

  by RevBigJohn March 29, 2019
  Thank you for contacting me regarding transportation issues. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue. As you may know, on March 26, 2019, Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced H.Res. 255.  This bill promotes increased public awareness in mot...
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• Resolution Addressing Motorcyclist Profiling

  by RevBigJohn March 27, 2019
  House of Representatives Introduced a Resolution Addressing Motorcyclist Profiling Today champions of the motorcyclist community in the House of Representatives introduced a resolution addressing motorcyclist profiling. The...

• "Is the Wolf at the Door"

  by RevBigJohn March 20, 2019
  ABATE of PA This article was in--- In Between the Lines which is our state newsletter and if you didn't read this maybe you should have. It was written by Charles Umbenhauer, who is many of you should know our State Lobbyist. It was titled, "Is the Wolf at the Door" T...
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• Michael “Fiz” Przybylo of Michigan Passes Away

  by RevBigJohn February 22, 2019
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation was saddened to hear of the passing of Michael “Fiz” Przybylo.Fiz was a Vietnam Vet serving in the Army and a long-time motorcycle rights freedom fighter. He served on the A.B.A.T.E of Michigan Board of Directors for 30 plus years and he was a long time M...
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• Class of 2019 Motorcycle Riders Foundation Hall of Fame

  by RevBigJohn February 12, 2019
  Nominees Wanted - Class of 2019 Motorcycle Riders Foundation Hall of Fame (MRFHOF)    In September of 2018, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Hall of Fame (MRFHOF) was introduced at the Meeting of the Minds in Denve...

• Slow Down to Get Around Law Now in Effect in PA.

  by RevBigJohn January 13, 2019
  Slow Down to Get Around Law Now in Effect in PA. An expansion of the state law designed to protect roadside workers is now in effect in Pennsylvania. Act 83 of 2018 adds trash haulers to the list of vehicles, including stationary tow trucks, mail delivery vans and other vehicles involved in perfor...

• Senate Profiling Resolution Passes Unanimously

  by RevBigJohn December 11, 2018
  Senate Profiling Resolution Passes Unanimously    The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is proud to announce that the Motorcycle Profiling Resolution (S. Res. 154) passed the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent on Tuesday evening, December 11, 2018. Over the past few weeks, the MRF...
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• Motorcycle Riders Foundation News

  by RevBigJohn November 26, 2018
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Contracts with Husch Blackwell Strategies   As the 115th Congress nears an end the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has contracted with Husch Blackwell Strategies (HBS) a Washington, D...

• FINAL CALL TO ACTION: NATIONAL PROFILING SURVEY

  by RevBigJohn November 20, 2018
  As you know, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has been working hard to get support to advance our bipartisan and bicameral legislation to address motorcycle profiling. Earlier this year, we sent out a call to action asking you to take a few moments to answer the Motorcycle Profiling Project&rs...

• Today

  by RevBigJohn November 9, 2018
  Today was the funeral Mass for my sister Mary Kay.Seeing she never ventured away from Catholicism like I did it was the right thing to do.The Priest was good enough to let me say my piece during the Mass as well, for that I am grateful. In the event that negotiations between myself and my internet ...
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• 2018 Veteran's Day offers Part 2, Some repeats

  by RevBigJohn November 2, 2018
  Military.com has compiled a list of free or reduced goods and services offered to servicemembers, veterans and their families by businesses and organizations in honor of Veterans Day. The list will continue to be updated as it gets closer to Nov. 11. The following discounts have been conf...

• 2018 Veterans Day Restaurant Specials

  by RevBigJohn November 1, 2018
  Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service. What identification do you need to prove that you're a veteran? Click here for a few common options. Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain's Veterans Day programs -- be sure conta...
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• Chuc Coulter Passes Away

  by RevBigJohn October 26, 2018
  It is with great sadness that the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) acknowledges the passing of Chuc Coulter on October 22 at his home in Boise, Idaho. His loving wife Kim was at his side. Chuc was actively involved with motorcycle rights for over thirty-five years and was a true visionary and ...
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• Year-Round E-15 Gas Sales Responce

  by RevBigJohn October 12, 2018
  Thank you for contacting me regarding renewable fuel standards. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.   On March 17, 2017, Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) introduced H.R. 1315, the RFS Reform Act.  This bill would amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate cert...

• Trump Directs EPA to Allow Year-Round E-15 Gas Sales

  by RevBigJohn October 11, 2018
  Ahead of a scheduled visit to Iowa on Tuesday, President Donald Trump granted the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to lift restrictions on higher blend of ethanol E-15 year-round. By lifting the restriction, the EPA will begin the arduous task of creating and seeking public co...
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• MRF Releases its 2019 Legislative Agenda

  by RevBigJohn September 28, 2018
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Releases its 2019 Legislative Agenda WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) released its 2019 Legislative Agenda to its partners and supporters. A direct resu...

• 2018 Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame Inductees

  by RevBigJohn September 25, 2018
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation announces the 2018 Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame Inductees The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to release the names of the class of 2018 Inductees to the Motorcycle Riders Fou...

• Motorcycle Riders Foundation Announces the Freedom Fighters Hal

  by RevBigJohn September 21, 2018
  Motorcycling remains as one of the last true bastions of Freedom. The independence and exhilaration of being “in the wind” can only be understood and appreciated by those who experience it. We all know that “freedom is not free”, and for six decades many people have worked t...

• Passing of Auntie ABATE aka Marlene Bautch

  by RevBigJohn August 30, 2018
  It is with great sadness that I must inform you that our "Auntie ABATE", Marlene Bautch has lost her battle with cancer. Marlene helped guide the direction of ABATE of WI over the last twenty-five years by doing the jobs of Recording Secretary, Newsletter Editor, and Office Manager alongside of s...
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• Motorcycle Riders Foundation Announces

  by RevBigJohn August 30, 2018
  Motorcycle Riders Foundation Announces Resignation of Vice-President of Government Affairs WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) announced that Vice-President, Government Affairs & Publ...

• Sturgis Freedom Fighter Award

  by RevBigJohn August 9, 2018
  New Marketing Campaign Launched in Conjunction with Sturgis Freedom Fighter Award    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will officially induct Kirk “Hardtail” Will...
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• Motorcycles, Boats, & Lawnmowers Ask for Help on Ethanol

  by RevBigJohn July 20, 2018
  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, representatives from the marine, motorcycling, and outdoor power equipment gathered on Capitol Hill to discuss concerns over ethanol-blended gasoline and a lack of consumer education and understanding of the risks associated with ethanol. Hosted by the Congres...
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• The Meeting of the Minds

  by RevBigJohn July 18, 2018
    Nine nuts & bolts workshops.  A battery of speakers on a wide range of topics emphasizing motorcycling rights history, unity, working with non-traditional resources, and looking to the future of motorcycling and motorcyclists rights.  Plus, over 30 years of bringing leaders and gre...