You Should Not Need
A Motorcycle License
To Drive A Car
For decades, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has never chosen the easy road when principle was at stake. When pressured to compromise our independence, we stood firm. When defending adult freedom of choice brought criticism, we did not retreat. When sport bikes were on the verge of being banned, the MRF drew the line and held firm. Because the issue has always been bigger than personalities -- it’s about protecting the integrity of motorcycling and the rights of those who ride.
Now, we are engaged in another pivotal fight: how a motorcycle is defined under federal law.
And this is exactly why you need to be at Bikers Inside the Beltway.
Each year, the MRF’s Bikers Inside the Beltway brings riders from across the country to Washington, D.C., putting real motorcyclists face-to-face with the lawmakers and regulators who shape our future. This year’s conversation could directly impact how motorcycles are classified - and how riders are regulated for decades to come.
Here are 7 compelling reasons you cannot afford to miss this event:
1️ Protect the Definition of a Motorcycle
Three-wheeled autocycles with steering wheels, bucket seats, and automotive controls are exploiting a regulatory gap never intended for car-style vehicles. Showing up and speaking directly to your member of Congress will keep H.R. 3385 at the forefront.
2️ Defend Rider Freedom at the Federal Level
The MRF has built its reputation defending adult freedom of choice. This is not about resisting innovation -- it’s about ensuring laws reflect reality and protect those who truly ride.
3️ Have Direct Access to Lawmakers
Bikers Inside the Beltway isn’t a rally — it’s boots on the ground in congressional offices. You’ll participate in scheduled meetings with Members of Congress and staff who write the laws affecting motorcycles nationwide.
4️ Learn the Issue from the Inside
Get detailed briefings from MRF leadership and policy experts so you can confidently explain why clarity in motorcycle classification protects consumers, riders, and the integrity of existing laws.
5️ Stand with Riders from Across America
When riders from every region speak with one voice, Washington listens. Unity is influence — and influence shapes outcomes.
6️ Strengthen the Future of Motorcycling
This debate isn’t about today’s headlines. It’s about the long-term regulatory framework that will affect equipment standards, licensing, safety rules, and freedom of choice for years to come.
7️ Be Part of the Organization That Never Backs Down
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has never retreated when principle was on the line. Showing up means you’re part of that legacy -- defending the distinct nature of motorcycling and ensuring accountability in lawmaking.
This is not about excluding anyone from the road. It is about ensuring that definitions match reality. A motorcycle has historically been designed to be straddled, steered with handlebars, and operated with the balance and skill unique to motorcycling. When that clarity is lost, riders feel the consequences.
Clarity now prevents confusion later.
Join us in Washington. Stand for the definition. Stand for rider freedom. Stand for the future of motorcycling.
Register today and be part of Bikers Inside the Beltway.
SCHEDULE
Monday, May 18th
MRF Board Meeting @ Embassy Suites
Lobbying Prep. Session @ Embassy Suites 6-8 pm
Tuesday, May 19th
Lobby Day @ Congressional Offices (KSU: TBD)
Post Debrief Session @ Embassy Suites 6-8pm
Room Rate $270 per night incl. breakfast
Room Rate Cutoff: April 22, 2026
HOTEL
EMBASSY SUITES
1900 Diagonal Rd
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-684-5900
Reservation Phone #: 800-362-2779
Ref. Code: MRF
REGISTER FOR BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY 2026
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