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• Reminder:

  by RevBigJohn Sat at 12:16 PM
  It may be Halloween, but Daylight Savings Time also ends tonight.  

• The Other Half Of The Equation

  by RevBigJohn Sat at 1:38 AM
  Every four years, the spotlight lands on the White House. Who sits in the Oval Office dominates the headlines, the debates and the dinner-table arguments. But for motorcyclists, who holds power on Capitol Hill matters just as much and that is decided every two years. C...

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  by RevBigJohn Oct 24
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• 2027 High Priority Agenda

  by RevBigJohn Oct 17
  2027 High Priority Agenda In September, the Legislative Committee of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) hosted a legislative strategy session during the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Minds in Brookfield, ...

• Tesla Drops Full Self-Driving In Europe

  by RevBigJohn Oct 17
  Tesla Drops Full Self-Driving In Europe Tesla has begun using the name "Tesla Assisted Driving" on its European websites as it seeks approval for its driver-assistance system there. In the United States, t...

• Mid-Event Colors Ban At Las Vegas Bike-Fest 2026

  by RevBigJohn Oct 13
  Before Las Vegas BikeFest 2026 in North Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Confederation of Clubs was assured there would not be a "no colors" policy. Midway through the event, colors and cuts were banned. Multiple entities gave shifting explanations, and no one took responsibility for the pol...

• Ride in Freedom Act

  by RevBigJohn Oct 6
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is glad to see lawmakers bringing freedom of choice to Washington, D.C. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) and Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) have introduced the Ride in Freedom Act, H.R. 10067 in the House and S. 5274 in the Senate, which would stop t...

• New Federal Fuel Economy Rules Announced

  by RevBigJohn Oct 2
  On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation finalized a rule resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model years 2022-2031. The rule projects an industrywide average of about 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, well below the 5...

• DC - Senate Expected To Rewrite Highway Bill

  by RevBigJohn Sep 25
  Senate Expected ToRewrite Highway Bill This week, Senate Environment and Public Works Chair Shelley Moore Capito (WV) said that a Senate draft of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Highway Bill) w...

• Motorcyclists' Champion Rod Taylor Dies

  by RevBigJohn Sep 25
    The motorcycling world has lost a great champion. Rodney V. Taylor died on September 21, 2026. A highly regarded attorney, Rod probably has his fingerprints on every waiver, contract, lease, disclaimer or legal document any State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization (...

• Meeting Of The Minds 2026

  by RevBigJohn Sep 17
  Meeting Of The Minds 2026See You In Milwaukee   A year of planning. Months of preparation. Countless phone calls, emails, meetings, and conversations. Next week, it all comes together. Meeting of th...

• New DOT Rules For Autonomous Vehicles

  by RevBigJohn Sep 12
  Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new national strategy for developing and deploying automated vehicles (AVs), outlining the Trump Administration’s approach to safety, regulation, and innovation in this rapidly evolving technology....

• Meeting Of The Minds 2026 Who Are You Bringing?

  by RevBigJohn Sep 11
  In just two weeks, motorcyclists’ rights advocates from across the country will gather in Milwaukee to share ideas, build relationships, and prepare for the work ahead. By now, many of you have already registered. Your hotel room is reserved. Your travel plans are in place. You're ready...

• House Passes Highway Bill Extension

  by RevBigJohn Sep 4
    As expected, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation extending the current federal highway program, moving the deadline from September 30 to December 11, 2026. The extension, included in a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, provides Con...

• What Happens If We Don't Show Up?

  by RevBigJohn Sep 3
  For over four decades, riders have gathered at Meeting of the Minds to defend the freedoms that make motorcycling what it is today. The riders who came before us built organizations. They fought legislative battles. They challenged unfair regulations. They protected ...

• New Study Highlights Dangers Of Distracted Driving

  by RevBigJohn Sep 2
  A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) underscores a problem motorcyclists know all too well, distracted driving remains a serious threat on America’s roads, and riders often pay the price. The IIHS study found that cellphone use before crashes is significantly und...

• One Conversation Can Change Everything

  by RevBigJohn Aug 28
  Meeting Of The Minds 2026One Conversation Can Change Everything   Four weeks from today, Meeting of the Minds 2026 will be underway. The workshops will be happening. The reports will be delivered. T...

• Meeting Of The Minds 2026 Just The Starting Point

  by RevBigJohn Aug 18
  Five weeks from today, riders from across the country will be preparing to head to Milwaukee for Meeting of the Minds 2026. For four days, motorcyclists’ rights advocates will gather to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and learn from one another. But Meeting ...

• Dave Dwyer Inducted Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame

  by RevBigJohn Aug 16
  The newest members of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame were inducted this past week at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Breakfast. Arguably, the most prestigious category in the Hall of Fame is that of Freedom Fighter. This year, the Freedom Fighter inductee is Dave D...

• "Celebrate the life you had, not the life you could've had." -

  by RevBigJohn Aug 16
  MRF Awareness & EducationAwards 2026 Young Activist Scholarship   Recognizing the need to encourage younger people to become involved in motorcyclists’ rights, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation ...

• New “Ride In Freedom Act” Aims To End D.C. Helmet Mandate

  by RevBigJohn Aug 9
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is proud to support two new pieces of legislation introduced in Congress that would give adult motorcyclists in the District of Columbia the freedom to choose whether to wear a helmet. H.R. 10067, introduced by Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)...

• Meeting Of The Minds 2026 More Than A Conference

  by RevBigJohn Aug 9
  Meeting of the Minds 2026 is a lot of things, however… It is not a trade show. It is not a rally. It is not a vacation. It is not just another event on the calendar. It is four days dedicated to protecting the future of motorcycling. Every attendee arri...

• Annual August Recess

  by RevBigJohn Aug 1
  The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned for its traditional August district work period, and the Senate is expected to follow shortly. When lawmakers return to Washington after Labor Day, they will face an ambitious agenda and a pair of critical September 30 dea...

• Someone Else Is Not A Strategy

  by RevBigJohn Jul 30
  Riders, far too often, assume someone else is handling it. Someone else is tracking the legislation. Someone else is attending the hearing. Someone else is talking to lawmakers. Someone else is protecting our freedoms. Sometimes that assumption is true. The pr...

• Meeting Of The Minds 2026 If Not You, Then Who?

  by RevBigJohn Jul 29
  Every rider wants someone to protect the future of motorcycling. Someone to monitor legislation. Someone to meet with lawmakers. Someone to challenge bad regulations. Someone to defend access. Someone to fight profiling. Someone to stand up when motorcycling com...

• IIHS Releases Statement On Waymo Safety Record

  by RevBigJohn Jul 24
  A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is likely to become a major talking point on the issue of autonomous vehicles. According to the report, Waymo's driverless vehicles operating in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin were involved...

• The Bikers In The Room Matter

  by RevBigJohn Jul 21
  Every major decision affecting motorcyclists starts with a conversation. Sometimes it happens in a congressional office. Sometimes it happens in the hallways of a state capitol. Sometimes it happens in a regulatory agency conference room. The common thread is simple: The people in the ro...

• The Strongest Weapon In Motorcyclists’ Rights Advocacy

  by RevBigJohn Jul 16
  The Strongest Weapon In Motorcyclists’ Rights AdvocacyIs Riders Working Together   Your greatest resource is sitting in the next state or right next to you. Some of the best ideas in motorcycl...

• Alone We React Together We Lead

  by RevBigJohn Jul 16
  No State Fights Alone The challenges facing motorcyclists do not stop at state borders. A bad idea introduced in one state has a way of showing up somewhere else. A successful strategy developed in one state can help advocates across the country. The fight for motor...

• Motorcyclist Advisory Council Holds First Meeting Today

  by RevBigJohn Jul 16
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) encourages riders to tune in Today at 1:00 p.m. Eastern as the newly reestablished Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) holds its first meeting. The 13-member council includes MRF Vice President Jay Jackson, who was appointed by the U.S. Departme...