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• 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...

• Monday June 18 is Ride to Work Day

  by RevBigJohn June 15, 2018
  WASHINGTON, DC – This coming Monday will mark the 27th anniversary of “Ride to Work Day,” an annual event that promotes the motorcycle as an option for commuting to work. Since 1992, this event has been promoted by the Ride to Work organization with a goal of increasing public...
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• 10th Annual Biker Lobby Day Brings Riders to Washington, D.C.

  by RevBigJohn May 23, 2018
  WASHINGTON, DC – Last week scores of riders from the motorcycle community traveled to Washington, D.C. to connect with elected officials from across the country in support of motorcyclists’ rights. Hosted by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, the annual “Bikers Inside the Beltw...

• Motorcycle Riders Foundation Releases Statement on Road to Zero

  by RevBigJohn May 9, 2018
  Motorcycle Riders Foundation Releases Statement on Road to Zero Report   WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) released the following statementin response to a report issued by the Road to Zero Coalition which is managed by the National Safety Council...
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• New Motorcycle Safety Clinics Offered in PA.

  by RevBigJohn April 6, 2018
  PennDOT is offering new Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) clinics in 2018 that are designed to focus on developing operator proficiency among prospective, experienced and new Pennsylvania riders. Clinics are offered free of charge to Pennsylvania residents who have a motorcycle learner’s permi...
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• Recipient of Coveted Sturgis Freedom Fighter Award

  by RevBigJohn April 6, 2018
  Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s Kirk ‘Hardtail’ WillardRecipient of Coveted Sturgis Freedom Fighter Award WASHINGTON, DC – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame recently issued an announce...

• Statement on Fatality Involving Self-Driving Car

  by RevBigJohn March 20, 2018
  Motorcycle Riders Foundation Releases Statement on Fatality Involving Self-Driving Car WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation released the following statement regarding the incident in Ariz...
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• Motorcycle Riders Foundation Responds to NHTSA Document

  by RevBigJohn March 12, 2018
  For Immediate Release March 12, 2018 Motorcycle Riders Foundation Responds to NHTSA Document on Motorcycle Fatalities WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation released its latest ite...

• WHAT ABOUT US?

  by RevBigJohn February 13, 2018
  Why the Bikers of America Cannot Continue to be Ignored or Forgotten I’ve held the position of Vice-President of Government Affairs for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation for roughly 18 months. And during those months I&rsq...
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• Self-Driving Cars & Motorcyclists’ Concerns

  by RevBigJohn February 9, 2018
  Lawmakers & Staff Gather to Discuss Self-Driving Cars & Motorcyclists’ Concerns WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, at a briefing put on by the Senate Motorcycle Caucus, the subject of automated vehicles or s...

• Bikers Inside the Beltway 2018

  by RevBigJohn February 7, 2018
  Let Me Break it Down for You: BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY Hey, you, yeah, YOU reading this. Are you coming to Bikers Inside the Beltway on May 14 & 15? If not then you can skip this article, but you also should reevaluate y...

• National Profiling Survey

  by RevBigJohn January 25, 2018
    Your MRF has been hard at work in Washington, DC shoring up support for bipartisan and bicameral legislation to address motorcycle profiling. H.Res.318 and S.Res.154 are pending before Congress and in need of addit...

• This sentencing is ridicules!

  by RevBigJohn January 20, 2018
  A motorcyclist was seriously injured in the Sept. 29 crash. A motorist was sentenced to state prison on Thursday for driving on a suspended license when he struck a motorcyclist and fled the scene in Erie in September. Paris A. Bishop, 35, received one year and three months to two years ...
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• Motorcycle Riders Foundation Delivers Petition

  by RevBigJohn December 6, 2017
  Motorcycle Riders Foundation Delivers Petition atFirst Meeting of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council, Asking to ‘Let Riders Speak’ WASHINGTON, DC – A petition containing over 5,000 signatures wa...

• Bikers Inside the Beltway 2018

  by RevBigJohn November 28, 2017
  REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY! Though there is no fee to participate, YOU MUST REGISTER by April 30th!  Bikers Inside the Beltway 2018 Falls Church, VA / Washington, D.C. Date: Monday, May 14, 2018 and Tuesday, May 15, 2018 The 10th Annual Michael “Boz&rdq...

• Happy Thanksgiving

  by RevBigJohn November 23, 2017
  ""...and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially a form of government fo...

• MRF Announces Recipients of ‘Legislator of the Year Award'

  by RevBigJohn November 16, 2017
  Motorcycle Riders Foundation Announces Recipients of ‘Legislator of the Year Award'   WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Walberg (Michigan) and Senator Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) will be awarded the 2017 Motorcycle Legislator of the Year Award, it was announced this month by the M...
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• On Veterans Day

  by RevBigJohn November 10, 2017
  On Veterans Day, as America honors the sacrifices of all those who serve and have served, various restaurants across the country will salute our armed forces with free and discounted dishes. While offers vary by location, and identification is typically required, a special meal and major thanks awa...
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• Targeted For Existing:

  by RevBigJohn November 1, 2017
  Targeted For Existing: Where Pop Culture Ends and Real Life Begins for America’s Bikers   By: Megan Ekstrom When I first spoke with “Professor Blade” I noticed a subtle accent; “Former British...

• Anniversary

  by RevBigJohn October 16, 2017
  Through richer or poorer, sickness and in health, Deb & I have been married 35 years today.
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• Meeting of the Minds 2017 Early Registration Deadline Monday

  by RevBigJohn August 25, 2017
  Have you registered yet?  Monday, August 28th is the early deadline to receive the early member registration rate of $80.  We hope that you will join us Williamsburg, VA for the 2017 Meeting of the Minds Conference, September 21-24th hosted by our partners, Virginia Bikers Association...

• 34th Annual Whitewood Social Hour

  by RevBigJohn August 8, 2017
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is pleased to extend an invitation to all bikers attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for the 34th Annual Whitewood Social Hour hosted by ABATE of South Dakota on Thursday, August 10th. This longtime event is an informal Motorcyclists Rights Worldwide Gathering. Pl...

• ‘Invent and Manufacture in America Act’

  by RevBigJohn July 11, 2017
  06.06.17 Senators Coons and Roberts introduce bipartisan bill to help companies design and manufacture in America WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) today introduced the Invent and Manufacture in America Act, which provides a tax cut for companies that ...
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• Let Freedom Ring!

  by RevBigJohn July 4, 2017
  The 4th of July is a time for hot dogs, donning red, white and blue, and for fireworks. But it is also a time to stop and reflect on this wonderful country of ours from “sea to shining sea.” A time to remember the foundation that our country was built on. A time to remember the...

• Ethanol Water Phase Separation facts

  by RevBigJohn June 14, 2017
  http://nationalpetroleum.net/Ethanol-Water-Phase-Separation-facts.pdf

• Riders Keep Close Eye on Infrastructure Legislation

  by RevBigJohn June 8, 2017
  WASHINGTON, DC – Though modernizing the nation’s infrastructure has been a looming issue for the federal government for decades, there has been increased emphasis since the 2016 presidential elections when then-candidate Donald Trump pledged a significant investment to the issu...
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