From the Chairman of the Board page Mike Stock   (9-16-21)         The threat is real, first pushing for higher ethanol fuel blends that the EPA says is illegal to use in a motorcycle. Then the ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles in California by 2035, all while we are watching autonomous and driverless technology being embraced although no studies have been printed on if they can operate safely on the roads with motorcycles.     Pay attention to what is happening overseas since that is where it will probably start. ABATE of Wisconsin will continue to do our best to protect motorcycling in the state of Wisconsin using the resources that we have, however it is very important for all motorcyclists to ride within their means. Stick to operating a motorcycle that you can handle, and keep it under control by traveling at the right speed for the conditions. Don’t operate your motorcycle impaired but most of all, keep riding!     Banning Bikes on Public Roads........( Read more....)

From the Exective Director Page Ed Shetter   (5-29-2021)     I am writing this from “Bikers inside the Beltway,” our annual trip to Washington D.C. to remind the people who are here in the U.S. capitol we are here, we vote and will fight for our rights. Washington didn’t look like we are used to seeing it. There was a security fence all the way around the U.S. Capitol Building. NOT a friendly and welcoming sight. But it is getting better. Up until just recently there were fences around the Senate Office Buildings, the House Office Buildings and there were 2 fences around the Capitol Building. I will be a whole lot happier when all the fences are down. Those buildings belong to every American and should be open and accessible as the can safely be.................( Read more....)

From the Legislative Page Kolman Fuzy   (5-29-2021)   Here in Ohio, HB 550 is rearing its head again, with plans by it's sponsor, Rep. Hoops to re-introduce the bill in June. This bill would modify motorcycling training programs in Ohio and is being opposed by Abate, the MRF and the AMA. New bill language has been released, and once we have examined it, and the bill is re-introduced, we will formulate our strategies to fight against it's passage. Also, were are looking at distracted driving bills to see if we can help pass some meaningful distracted driving legislation in Ohio.................. ( Read more )

R.I.P. Joe Pickens

Tired of sitting on your bike at Red Lights that won't turn GREEN ????     To enlist the help of Ohio’s motorcyclists, ODOT set up a special phone number & E-mail for motorcyclists for reporting problem intersections.     When reports come in, ODOT will notifiy signal owners ( often a city or county ) about the situation and offer recommendations for improvement.   Red Light Hotline 614-387-0722 Red Light E-mail bike.report@dot.state.oh.us

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