Hey, I just received a message from CO2 Coalition boss. He is trying to save motorcycling from being forced to go all-electric. I put him in touch with a major motorcycle rights group. They are all over it. Every week is like this. I received a call with serious implications for expanding the Sturgis Motorcycle […]
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On Tuesday, lawmakers advanced several measures, including H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, and H.R. 3385, legislation updating the federal definition of a motorcycle. The hearing also addressed multiple bills related to autonomous vehicles and overall vehicle safety. Advancing these two (2) Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) high-priority bills
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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
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MRF Submits /commets to NHTSA on FARS The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) recently submitted formal public comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to the agency’s request for input on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS) system. These systems form the backbone of how federal and
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is closely monitoring developments in Congress following comments from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), who announced that lawmakers could take up a draft surface transportation reauthorization bill within weeks. With current federal transportation funding authorities set to expire on September 30, Chairman Graves emphasized the urgency
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Hey, I like to say, you can do anything because we live in the best of times. That’s true. We have access to the best technology, the best scientific info, you name it. Unfortunately, there’s one really bullshit glitch in the ultimately positive program, and I don’t get it for two reasons. Folks are lying
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Earlier this week, Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard attended the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Anaheim, CA, the premier powersports trade show in North America that brings together manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and aftermarket leaders from across the motorcycle industry. AIMExpo serves as a central hub for showcasing new products, building business
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As we turn the page toward a new year, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is energized by what lies ahead in 2026. At the top of the legislative agenda is the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, commonly known as the Highway Bill — a critical federal funding and policy package that Congress updates roughly every five years.
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Hey, This will be an amazing year. It will be a transformative year. It could be a hard fight. But this time next year we will know what the Western-Freedom-Loving world stands for. You will know what Easyriders Magazine and the whole company stands for. I said when I took over, Easyriders Magazine will not
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Hey, This is a special day, a very special day. Tomorrow will be even more special. Have you noticed more Xmas cheer on your TV screen. I don’t watch commercial TV, but I do watch Football games from time to time. I’ve noticed a stronger more cheerful approach to the season. Maybe folks are finally
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It’s All Good, At Least It Should Be… Merry Christmas ! Hey, We mean it deeply. We are actually living in the best of times. The very best of times from a human development standpoint. Thinks about it, as bikers we can build anything. We have the technology to do it all from wild artistic
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It’s all happening… Hey, Every day is amazing at the Bikernet and Easyriders headquarters. The CEO of a motorcycle company called me this morning. He just got off the phone after an hour conversation with the new CEO of Harley-Davidson. He’s excited about the future of Harley. Here are a couple of quick tidbits: Bill
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Waymo, the autonomous-vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, continues a rapid nationwide build-out of its driverless fleet. This month, the company announced fully autonomous operations, initially for employees in Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, with public launches expected in 2026. This expansion doubles the number of cities where Waymo vehicles drive without a human behind
MRF Watching User FeesEnsuring Fairness For Motorcycles As Congress prepares to take up a major highway and transportation reauthorization bill in 2026, proposals to impose new federal registration fees on electric and hybrid vehicles are expected to resurface. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) this week stated that user fees on EVs
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Hey, Fred Harrell from the MRF will dig this. Here’s the simple but difficult challenge. We are living in extremely tumultuous times to say the least. So what’s needed. I told Amy White a gifted writer for Easyriders, we need confidence. We’ve been bullied and even shot at for a decade. We didn’t dare mention
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Hey, When I stepped into this Easyriders gig my mind rattled with notions of saving the true magazine and making it sing again. There’s something engaging and romantic about making it happen for the good of all bikers everywhere. Then there’s the reality. It’s like buying your dream bike. Ya gotta get a loan or
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MRF Nominates Jay Jackson to Motorcyclist Advisory Council The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is proud to announce the formal nomination of MRF Vice President Jay Jackson of Indiana to serve on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). Jay has been nominated for the seat reserved for a representative of a national motorcyclist
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In September, at the 2025 Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) 41st Annual Meeting of the Minds Conference held in Shreveport, LA, a legislative strategy session was hosted by the MRF’s Legislative Committee. The purpose of the session was to establish and prioritize the MRF’s 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda. Legislative issues fall into one of three priority
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Hey, Okay, I done did it. I bought the entire Easyriders Empire, lock, stock and archives. Are we going to have fun now? In fact, we’re thinking about changing the name of Bikernet to EASYRIDERS formerly Bikernet.com. What do you think? We started the Easyriders Channel on Youtube. Monday we kick off our first Editorial
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This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the reformation of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). This comes a little over a month after board members received letters terminating their place on the MAC. While the designated membership categories for the Council remain the same as prescribed in federal law, the DOT has required
Hey, Damn, there’s so much good stuff to talk about in a world gone insane. We are in the final throws of the Easyriders deal and we are still grappling with improvements to Bikernet. Tucker Carlson will release a five-part series on the 911 attacks today and spill the beans. We know now how corrupt
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— August Recess Ends — Busy Legislative Agenda Ahead As summer draws to a close, Congress has returned to Washington, D.C., following its traditional August recess. Lawmakers now face a packed schedule with several critical items still on the agenda before the end of the year. One top priority will be enacting funding levels for
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A Slow Week with Mighty results. Hey, I mentioned my epiphany behind the Sturgis 85th rally and the small town of 7,000. Sturgis becomes the Biker Nation for two weeks. That’s true, and I want it to welcome bikers all year long. Every day our engineer or cowboy boots step a tad closer to the
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As riders, we know that freedom is more than just a word; it’s a way of life. It’s also something we must constantly defend. One of the most important, and often misunderstood, freedoms we’ve fought for in the motorcyclists’ rights movement is the freedom of choice when it comes to wearing a helmet. Many riders
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