On The Road Again
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has officially kicked off its annual Road Show, continuing our commitment to meet riders where they are and ensure the voices of grassroots motorcyclists guide our work in Washington, D.C. Each year, MRF Board Members travel the country attending State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization (SMRO) events to hear directly from riders, learn what issues matter most in their states, and share the updated 2026 MRF federal legislative agenda for the year ahead.
Recently, the Road Show has taken us to Michigan (ABATE of Michigan), Illinois (ABATE of Illinois), Kentucky (KMA/KBA), and Pennsylvania (ABATE of PA), where we spent time listening to bikers discuss the challenges and priorities facing riders in their communities. These conversations are essential to our mission, as they help us connect state-level concerns to federal issues that impact all motorcyclists. Just as importantly, we discussed how riders and SMROs can play an active role in advancing federal legislation that protects motorcyclists’ rights nationwide.
MRF President Kirk “Hardtail” Williard, Vice President Jay Jackson, Executive Director Ryan Hubbard, and MRF State Rep. Andy Kelly participated in these early Road Show stops. This should underscore the importance the MRF places on strong state-federal coordination in our advocacy efforts.
We take pride in being an association that meets face-to-face with members across the country, rather than one that relies solely on power brokers in Washington, D.C. The strength of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation comes from local and state motorcyclists who show up, speak out, and stay engaged. The Road Show is just one way we make sure those voices are heard loud and clear in the halls of Congress.
More stops are ahead, and we look forward to continuing the conversation with riders across America.
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