The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) applauds the recent settlement between John Deere and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the attorneys general of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Arizona regarding consumers’ right to repair their own equipment. While the agreement focuses on agricultural equipment, the states involved represent the heart of America’s motorcycling community. […]
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This week, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum aimed at expanding Americans’ freedom to repair their own vehicles. The memorandum directs the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify what actions individuals may take when repairing emissions systems under the Clean Air Act, while also encouraging faster and more affordable certification pathways for
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), joined by a coalition of over 50 motorcyclists’ rights organizations and small businesses, recently sent a letter to Representative Andre Carson of Indiana thanking him for his leadership during the United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure markup of the highway bill. During the committee debate, Congressman Carson offered
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Gary needs no introduction if you’ve been around Abate of Ohio for any length of time. He was most recently inducted at our Seminar this year as a LEGEND! Gary is certainly a legend although he would never call himself that. He has been and continues to be a force in the motorcycle rights world
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Every rider has an opinion about the future of motorcycling. Fewer riders are willing to do something about it. The reality is simple: the future of motorcycling will not be decided by the millions of riders who stay home. It will be decided by the people who show up. The people who attend hearings.The people who
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Monday, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) joined several other members of the Washington, D.C., motorcycling community to celebrate the annual “Ride to Work Day.” To kick off the event, members of Congress rode to the U.S. Capitol to cast votes on several pieces of legislation before joining a larger ride to Arlington National Cemetery, a
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) proudly congratulates Jay Jackson on his appointment to the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Jay was previously appointed to the council before it was dissolved last year, and the MRF is grateful to see his expertise, leadership, and commitment to motorcyclists once again recognized through
While most riders are focused on work, family, and the next ride, others are focused on shaping the future of motorcycling. Why? Because… Legislators continue introducing bills. Federal agencies continue drafting regulations. Insurance interests continue looking for ways to increase costs and limit choices. Anti-motorcycling activists continue advancing their agenda. They don’t take days off.
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May 26, 2026 Introduced by Rep. Brian Lorenz, HB 776 would legalize lane filtering in the Buckeye State. Lorenz spoke in support of this bill during a meeting of the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday, May 19. The AMA is seeking interested Ohioans with a motorcycling background (long-time riders, riding instructors, etc.) who would be
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This past Tuesday, hundreds of motorcyclists from around the country converged on Washington, D.C. for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) annual Bikers Inside the Beltway grassroots lobby event. During this event, motorcyclists visit every legislative office with a packet of information on priority issues. This year, Bikers Inside the Beltway occurred just as committees were
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