Recent Entries

• MRF Celebrates "Chopper" Charlie Gilmore Sturgis Hall Of Fame I

  by RevBigJohn Wed at 11:41 AM
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) proudly congratulates “Chopper” Charlie Gilmore on his induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame as the 2025 recipient of the Freedom Fighter Award. A legend in the motorcycling world, Charlie’s jo...

• TEN KICK-ASS REASONS TO SAY “YES” TO PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS…

  by RevBigJohn Mon at 10:35 AM
  1. Ride for Your Rights -- This isn’t just a ride -- it’s a mission. Every mile to Shreveport is a stand for freedom, representation, and the biker lifestyle. 2. Shape Policy Decisions -- Be more than a spectator -- have a voice in creating the MRF’s 2026 Legis...

• August Recess Congress Heads Home

  by RevBigJohn Aug 1
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reminds its members and partners across the country that the annual August Congressional recess is now partially underway. Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives left D.C. last week and the U.S. Senate is scheduled to follow suit...

• 42nd Annual Whitewood Social Hour

  by RevBigJohn Jul 30
  42nd Annual Whitewood Social HourDuring Sturgis Motorcycle Rally The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is calling on all motorcyclist rights advocates and freedom-loving riders to come together in solidarity at the Whitew...

• CRANKIN' UP FOR STURGIS?

  by RevBigJohn Jul 28
  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 motorcyclist...

• Friday From DC - Grassroots Effort Builds Champions

  by RevBigJohn Jul 25
  We Are The Motorcycle Riders Foundation:   The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) provides leadership at the federal level for states’ motorcyclists’ rights organizations as well as motorcycle clubs and individual riders. The MRF is chiefly concerne...

• Nobody Wins From The Sidelines

  by RevBigJohn Jul 24
  THE MRF’S MEETING OF THE MINDS IS CENTER COURTAND PRESSING HARD! The MRF Meeting of the Minds Conference is back, and it's going to be BIG! Hosted by ABATE of Louisiana, this is THE event you do NOT want to miss! When: September 25-28Where: Sam's ...

• California Challenges Tesla On Automated Driving

  by RevBigJohn Jul 23
    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 f...

• MRF Advocates For Stronger Rider Data Collection In Federal Cra

  by RevBigJohn Jul 18
  MRF Advocates For Stronger Rider Data Collection In Federal Crash-Avoidance Survey The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is pleased to announce that its recommendations have been incorporated into the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) latest survey on motorcycle crash avoida...

• RIDER ALERT: THIS ISN’T A SUGGESTION IT’S A CALL TO DUTY

  by RevBigJohn Jul 14
  If you care about your rights as a motorcyclist, there’s only ONE place you need to be September 25–28: The 41st Annual Meeting of the Minds Conference -- Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino – Shreveport, Louisiana The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has been on...

• Profiling Survey 2025

  by RevBigJohn Jul 11
  “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 a...

• Tax Credits For Purchases Of American Made Motorcycles

  by RevBigJohn Jul 9
  The recently passed H.R. 1 legislation signed by the President includes a provision that will directly benefit those who purchase new motorcycles made or assembled in the United States. Interest paid on loans for qualifying new motorcycle purchases will now be tax-deduc...

• RIDE LOUD, SPEAK LOUDER FIGHT FOR WHAT'S YOURS!

  by RevBigJohn Jul 8
  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 warr...

• Celebrating America's Birthday

  by RevBigJohn Jul 4
  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 th...

• Robotaxis In Texas

  by RevBigJohn Jul 2
  July 2, 2025 - Austin, TX In late June 2025, Tesla launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, deploying vehicles equipped with Full Self‑Driving software but with human safety monitors on board. Several concerning incident...

• FREEDOM ISN'T FREE BUT THIS RIDE IS WORTH EVERY MILE

  by RevBigJohn Jun 30
  This Independence Day, don’t just wave the flag — RIDE FOR IT. This is your call to action, and it’s about time we show up, stand up, and FIGHT BACK! While you’re chillin’, and before you light up the grill, think about the meaning of July 4th. Think about w...

• Happy Birthday ABATE Of Indiana

  by RevBigJohn Jun 27
  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 memb...

• Freedom Lovers: Your Rights, Your Ride, Your Future

  by RevBigJohn Jun 23
  MOTORCYCLE RIDER FOUNDATIONMEETING OF THE MINDS 2025SEPTEMBER 25-28SAM’S TOWN HOTEL & CASINOSHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA This isn’t just a rally.This isn’t just a gathering.This is the battleground for the soul of motorcycling. Tradition. Freedom. Legacy. The Fut...

• Fast-Tracking Autonomous Vehicles

  by RevBigJohn Jun 20
  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 peda...

• Motorcycle Tax Credits

  by RevBigJohn Jun 17
  une 17, 2025 - Washington, DC Monday, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) sent letters to leaders in the U.S. Senate supporting motorcycle ownership provisions in the House passed H.R. 1, better known as the “One Big B...

• Bikers Take Charge - Meeting of the Minds - Shreveport

  by RevBigJohn Jun 16
  Bikers Take Charge:MRF's Meeting of the MindsRoars Into Shreveport, LA   Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is issuing a ...

• Congressional Review Acts Signed!

  by RevBigJohn Jun 13
  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 si...

• Congressional Ride To Work Day

  by RevBigJohn Jun 10
  June 10, 2025 - Washington, DC 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...

• MRF Suggestions To DOT

  by RevBigJohn Jun 6
  In May, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the Trump Administration’s executive order regarding efficiency and deregulation. Within the framework of the request, the MRF submitted comments on rules instituted by t...

• MRF Legislative Champions

  by RevBigJohn May 30
  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 y...

• CALL TO ACTION! Definition Of A Motorcycle

  by RevBigJohn May 23
  Last week, Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin introduced a bill that directs the Secretary of Transportation to update the nearly 60-year-old federal definition of a motorcycle.  In recent years, a new type of vehicle has entered our roadways, commonly referred t...

• H. J. Res. 88 Passes On To President

  by RevBigJohn May 22
  May 22, 2025 - Washington, DC Today, the U.S. Senate passed by a vote of 51 to 44, H.J. Res 88, a resolution that would overrule the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule allowing California to effectively mandate the sa...

• Bikers Inside The Beltway 2025

  by RevBigJohn May 21
  May 21, 2025 - Washington, DC This week, bikers from across the nation descended on Capitol Hill. The 2025 Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) Bikers Inside the Beltway was the largest in the 16-year history of the event...

• CALL TO ACTION! CARS Act In The Senate

  by RevBigJohn May 16
  CARS Act In The Senate(Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act) Earlier this year, Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho introduced the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act (CARS Act). This bill is similar to legislation that Congressman Tim Walberg introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The focus ...

• Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program

  by RevBigJohn May 15
  https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/motorcyclists/pennsylvania-motorcycle-safety-program.html