BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY
The Road Belongs To Those Willing To Ride It
Every so often, a fight comes along that reminds us why we refuse to sit on the sidelines. The battle over the federal definition of a motorcycle (HB 3385) is one of those fights.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) exists for one reason: to protect the rights of motorcyclists and defend the integrity of motorcycling. When politics or bad definitions threaten that, we push back. Period.
Right now, that line is being challenged.
Some three-wheeled autocycle manufacturers have exploited an outdated definition to squeeze vehicles with steering wheels, bucket seats, and car-style controls into a category never intended for them. Take a wheel off a small car and call it a motorcycle? That’s not innovation — that’s gaming the system.
This isn’t about killing new ideas or shutting down businesses. If a vehicle is different, fine — give it its own classification. But don’t dilute ours to make it fit.
A motorcycle is not defined by what it isn’t. It’s defined by what it is.
It’s straddled. It’s steered with handlebars. It demands balance, skill, and direct connection to the road.
When that definition gets blurred, the fallout is real. Definitions drive regulations. Regulations drive enforcement. And enforcement affects every rider in this country.
If we let “motorcycle” be stretched beyond recognition, we weaken the protections riders have fought for decades to secure.
That’s why answering the call to support HB 3385 matters. That’s why showing up for Bikers Inside the Beltway matters.
For decades, riders have journeyed to Washington, D.C., to ensure lawmakers hear from the people who live under the laws they pass. At Bikers Inside the Beltway, we don’t show up for handshakes and photo ops. We walk into all 535 congressional offices and deliver our message face-to-face.
We remind Congress that motorcyclists are not a niche. We are voters. Taxpayers. Business owners. Veterans. Parents. Leaders. We expect laws that are clear, fair, and rooted in reality.
This isn’t just a policy debate. It’s about protecting the identity of motorcycling and defending rider rights for the next generation.
If you’ve ever benefited from the work done in Washington on your behalf, now is the time to step up. Showing up isn’t symbolic. It works.
The road ahead belongs to those willing to ride it — and fight for it. The roads lead to Capitol Hill, May 18-19 at 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
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