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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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is proud to recognize Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin as this year’s Legislative Champion for his unwavering support of America’s motorcycling community and his leadership on issues impacting riders nationwide. A retired U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, Representative Van Orden has built a reputation in Congress as a principled leader,
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Capitol Hill is once again the battleground for a growing debate over the future of America’s fuel supply, this time centered on whether to allow the year-round sale of E15 (a gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol) nationwide. Currently, federal regulations restrict the sale of E15 during the summer months due to concerns related to emissions.
Update On The E15 Debate Read More
this is a direct hit on the motorcycle aftermarket. Across this country, independent shops, custom builders, parts manufacturers, and distributors support an estimated 120,000–180,000 American jobs. Not boardrooms bureaucrats – real people, real skills, real businesses built from the ground up. And right now, that entire ecosystem is in the crosshairs. Many in the motorcycle
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