It’s Incredible and Started Almost a Week Early! Hey, I’m going to ramble like a carny hawker today. The rally fired up last weekend with massive crowds, while vendors scrambled to hoist their tents. Almost a week prior to major events brothers and sisters rolled into the region ready to party. I attended the very […]
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THIS IS YOUR WAKE-UP CALL You’ve ridden the miles. You’ve earned the scars. You’ve lived free. And now, you may be getting ready to crank up for Sturgis or just a long weekend. While you’re on the road, do not get lulled back to sleep. The fight for motorcyclists’ rights is far from over —
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is proud to highlight the powerful results of our grassroots advocacy efforts in developing strong allies in Congress who are committed to defending the rights and lifestyle of America’s motorcyclists. A shining example of this ongoing work is the relationship between longtime MRF and ABATE of Wisconsin members Gary and
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The California Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a temporary suspension of Tesla’s manufacturing and sales licenses, accusing the company of misleading consumers by marketing its driver-assist systems (“Autopilot” and “Full Self Driving”) as capable of full autonomy. In reality, they remain Level 2 systems, requiring constant human oversight. While the suspension would be temporary, it
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Hey, The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just two weeks away. You’ll stumble across the press release below. We moved the Easyriders Streamliner into the Sturgis motorcycle Museum a couple of days ago with a tremendous amount of help from friends and brothers. Turned weird in the parking lot as a storm loomed and the
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“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” The sentiment of this quote has been shared by many, leading to it being attributed to President Thomas Jefferson, abolitionist Wendell Phillips and Irish statesman John Philpot Curran. Debating who said it is not as important as remembering and living the message. As bikers, we have learned repeatedly
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Hey, Wow the missions are piling up. We started a group to encourage the city to be in favor and supportive of the Sturgis rally. At our last meeting we met with comissioner Ruth Kopp who suggested we start an effort to save, rebuild and make the historic ½ mile come alive again. There was
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RIDE LOUD, SPEAK LOUDERFIGHT FOR WHAT’S YOURS! Motorcycle Riders Foundation 41st Annual Meeting of the Minds Conference Hits Shreveport, Louisiana – Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino — September 25-28, 2025 The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is calling out the next generation of two-wheel warriors: It’s time to take a stand. If you’re 18-35 and Love Freedom,
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July 4th, 2025 Each fourth of July we celebrate the birth of American Independence. We at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to recognize that freedom is not and has never been free. We thank those in our armed forces for defending all of our freedoms. Perhaps Patrick Henry said it best in 1775 when
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Hey, Suddenly there’s a ton of action happening in Sturgis for the 85th. This was a wild week, as we scrambled into July. Suddenly we feel non-stop pressure to prepare for the 85th annual Sturgis Rally. Other than Arlin Fatland, who owns TwoWheelers on Main in Sturgis the rest of us don’t know what the
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In the mid-seventies, the motorcycle rights movement really started in earnest. This is why many State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizations (SMROs) have been celebrating anniversaries over the past year. This week, ABATE of Indiana turned 50 years old. ABATE of Indiana is a charter member and ardent supporter of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). Founded in
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Hey, Did you know there’s an ongoing fight to save the Sturgis Rally? Did you know a fight is brewing to save Harley-Davidson and I’m right in the middle of a battle to save Easyriders Magazine. Hell, President Trump is kicking ass to save our country and the Free World. Oh, and I’m road-testing my
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has growing concerns over recent actions by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to expedite the approval process for autonomous vehicles (AVs), particularly those lacking basic human driving controls such as steering wheels and brake pedals. In a recent letter, NHTSA announced it will “streamline” the exemption process requiring
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Hey, We are living in truly strange times. There’s a bleak side of society trying to destroy the country. One example is the climate doom business. But last weekend my buddy Don Whalen and his entire family drove their ICE vehicle to the Petersen Museum, in Los Angeles, to celebrate Father’s Day and enjoy the
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MRF’s Meeting of the Minds Roars Into Shreveport, LA Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025 The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is issuing a call to arms: The Meeting of the Minds is back — and it’s not for the faint of heart. From September 25 to 28, the loudest, most unapologetic gathering of motorcyclists’ rights advocates
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Thursday, President Trump signed three (3) pieces of legislation, H.J. Res 87, H.J. Res 88 and H.J. Res 89, which revoke waivers granted to the State of California, allowing it to set its own emissions standards. These resolutions were passed by the U.S. Congress in recent months and are a strong sign of the commitment
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Hey, Is life nuts or what. While 2 percent want to destroy everything, 98 percent keep the faith and struggle to survive. For once, most of us are in the 98 percent group. We believe in freedom, order, even in law enforcement. We have brothers and sisters who are fire fighters, veterans, on active duty
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Half-Way Through the Year and Questions Continue… Hey, We are half-way through the year and folks want the new President to move faster on making America Great Again. Brothers want Harley-Davidson’s CEO gone yesterday, my grandson is opening another 5-Ball Tattoo shop on Melrose, his fiancé is pregnant and he’s moving the family and all
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As part of the Bikers Inside the Beltway event, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) presents Legislative Champion awards during the visit to Capitol Hill. While we present the awards at Bikers Inside the Beltway in May, the award honors legislators for their work in previous years. This year, the MRF honored Senator Todd Young of
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Hey, Let’s hit the news, quick: The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including: Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Rogue, Laura, Barry Green, El Waggs, J.J. Solari, Amy White, Jenn and the rest of the crew. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle
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Hey, I need to hit it to Rapid City and visit with my cardiologist who I’ve never met. Thursdays are my favorites. I get to focus solely on the motorcycle industry and everything two-wheeled going on all over the world, except today. This was a strange one. I had no choice but to take this
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Hey, The news is all over the place. We have tremendous news, a slight bummer and a challenge ahead. I’m going to leave it at that. Let me know what you think. Let’s hit the news: The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including: Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Laura, Barry Green,
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Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Recent actions in Washington D.C. have focused on rolling back regulations implemented by the State of California that would threaten the future of the internal combustion engine. The Clean Air Act, passed by Congress in 1970, created a process by which the State of California can seek a waiver
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Hey, I’m trying to write a mission statement for the H-D Board of Directors. You can help me out. I want to explain how important the Brand is to motorcycling, America and the World. It’s way beyond just making motorcycles. Harley-Davidson represents freedom, innovation, strength, toughness, romance and hard work. It’s just not another vehicle
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