Recent Entries

• Friday From DC - 2024 Traffic Fatality Report

  by RevBigJohn Fri at 12:19 PM
  2024 Traffic Fatality DataMotorcycle Riders Foundation Response The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is highlighting newly released 2024 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTS...

• A Defining Moment For Motorcycling

  by RevBigJohn Mon at 10:51 PM
  There are moments in advocacy when the issue at hand is bigger than a single bill, a single meeting, or a single news cycle. This is one of those moments. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is engaged in a fight to modernize and clarify the federal definition of a...

• MRF Thanks Chairman Sam Graves for Service

  by RevBigJohn Mar 28
  MRF Thanks Chairman Sam Graves for ServiceStresses Urgency of Building New Champions in Congress The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) recognizes the announcement from Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Tr...

• Take Action Now To Save Your Rights

  by RevBigJohn Mar 26
  You’re a biker and you belong to a motorcyclist rights organization, but are you doing everything you can to maintain your rights? Are you actively reaching out to your elected officials to request that they act on our issues? Have you asked your friends and family members to reach out t...

• NHTSA Amplifies Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving System

  by RevBigJohn Mar 20
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) systems for several months now. This is one of the systems that a California court recently called "misleading", prompting a name change. Now, according to inform...

• The Road Belongs To Those Willing To Ride It

  by RevBigJohn Mar 17
  BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAYThe 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 Motorc...

• National Council Of Clubs

  by RevBigJohn Mar 13
  MRF LeadershipEngages WithNational Council Of Clubs The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) was proud to participate in a gathering hosted by the National Council of Clubs (NCOC) in Gulfport, Mississippi last...

• Wisconsin Engaging Key Lawmakers

  by RevBigJohn Mar 6
  Grassroots In ActionWisconsin Engaging Key Lawmakers Last month, grassroots advocacy was on full display in Wisconsin. John Reblin, Executive Director of ABATE of Wisconsin, attended a political event featuring Tammy Baldwin (D...

• BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY

  by RevBigJohn Mar 2
  Hold The Line. Show Up. Be Counted.  The definition of a motorcycle is under pressure — and so is our patience. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is working to close a loophole that has allowed steering-wheel-equipped autocycles to operate under a mo...

• Advancing HR 3385

  by RevBigJohn Feb 27
  This week, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) submitted a letter to the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee urging lawmakers to advance H.R. 3385, legislation to modernize the nearly 60-year-old federal definition of a motorcycle. The MRF supports the bill because i...

• Autopilot Overstated

  by RevBigJohn Feb 20
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is taking note of recent changes by Tesla to scale back use of the term “Autopilot” in California following regulatory pressure. While this may seem like a simple branding change, it highlights a much larger safety issue the MRF has warned a...

• Nominees Wanted

  by RevBigJohn Feb 18
  Nominees Wanted Class of 2026Motorcycle Riders Foundation Hall Of Fame The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Hall of Fame (MRFHOF) was introduced at the Meeting of the Minds in Denver, Colorado. This institution was created to recognize individuals that have worked through the MRF to positively impact m...

• Renewing Calls To Action!

  by RevBigJohn Feb 13
  On Tuesday, lawmakers advanced several measures, including H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, and H.R. 3385, legislation updating the federal definition of a motorcycle. The hearing also addressed multiple bills related to autonomous vehicles and ov...

• 21 Key Legislators

  by RevBigJohn Feb 11
  This year presents a rare and powerful opportunity for motorcyclists across the country. We have the chance to advance seven (7) of the Motorcycle Rirders Foundation’s (MRF) High Priority legislative agenda items into the upcoming Highway Bill. This is no small achievem...

• Another Step Forward

  by RevBigJohn Feb 10
  Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held its second hearing of 2026, focused on key transportation and vehicle policy issues. Lawmakers advanced several measures, including H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Re...

• European Motorcycle Policies Raise Red Flags For All Riders

  by RevBigJohn Feb 6
  Motorcyclists across Europe are once again facing regulatory proposals that should concern riders in the United States. Policymakers in the European Union (EU) are pushing to expand mandatory Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI) to all motorcycles, claiming that inspections improve safety....

• Sturgis Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Selects Dave Dwyer

  by RevBigJohn Feb 4
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) proudly celebrates and congratulates longtime advocate and leader Dave Dwyer on his induction into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame. This well-deserved honor recognizes a lifetime of service, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to the cause of motor...

• BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY A New Highway Bill Will Arrive This Y

  by RevBigJohn Feb 2
  Congress Is Writing the Highway Bill—Will Motorcyclists Be in the Room? The next federal highway bill is already moving—and if motorcyclists are not physically present in Washington, decisions will be made without us. House Transportation & Infrastructure C...

• On The Road Again

  by RevBigJohn Jan 30
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has officially kicked off its annual Road Show, continuing our commitment to meet riders where they are and ensure the voices of grassroots motorcyclists guide our work in Washington, D.C. Each year, MRF Board Members travel the country attending State Motorcyc...

• MRF Submits Comments To NHTSA On FARS

  by RevBigJohn Jan 23
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) recently submitted formal public comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to the agency’s request for input on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the Non-Traffic Surveillance...

• Highway Bill Timeline

  by RevBigJohn Jan 19
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is closely monitoring developments in Congress following comments from House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), who announced that lawmakers could take up a draft surface transportation reauthorization bill within weeks. Wit...

• Congressional Committee Discusses Key Biker Issues

  by RevBigJohn Jan 16
  Earlier this week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade convened a hearing focused on America’s automotive future, including the deployment of autonomous vehicles, the federal definition of a motorcycle, and ...

• MRF Priorities Center Stage

  by RevBigJohn Jan 12
  Just two weeks into 2026, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is already seeing key priorities move into the spotlight on Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade will hold a hearing titled “American Automotive Safety, Afforda...

• MRF President Represents Riders At AIMExpo

  by RevBigJohn Jan 9
  Earlier this week, Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard attended the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Anaheim, CA, the premier powersports trade show in North America that brings together manufacturers, deal...

• Looking Toward 2026 Once-In-Five-Years Opportunity

  by RevBigJohn Jan 2
  As we turn the page toward a new year, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is energized by what lies ahead in 2026. At the top of the legislative agenda is the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, commonly known as the Highway Bill — a critical federal funding and policy package that Con...

• California Judge And DMV Rule Tesla Is Misleading

  by RevBigJohn December 23, 2025
  MRF Continues To Monitor Tesla Autopilot Concerns Recent developments in California have once again thrust Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) branding into the national spotlight. A California administrative ju...

• Ending 2025 What's Ahead

  by RevBigJohn December 19, 2025
  As the riding season winds down and Congress adjourns for the holidays, it’s natural for momentum on many fronts to slow. For the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), this “slow season” in legislative activity can feel calm, but it is far from a time to relax. Next year promises to ...

• Sign Online Petition Opposing Florida HB-429

  by RevBigJohn December 16, 2025
  Florida’s House Bill 429 (HB-429) seeks to loosen the standards required to qualify for gang membership. This bill would require a two-factor system, where meeting two of the listed criteria would qualify individuals for the criminal gang database. These criteria do not require you to have par...

• Motorcycle Profiling Project 2025 Survey Approaching End Date

  by RevBigJohn December 12, 2025
  One of the top recent success stories for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has been the passage of Resolutions in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, denouncing the practice of profiling motorcyclists by law enforcement. One key partner in achieving these two victories was the Mo...

• CAFE Rollback Reopens Door For Internal Combustion Choice

  by RevBigJohn December 5, 2025
  This week, President Trump announced a major rewrite of the federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The proposal rolls back the fuel-economy targets established during the previous administration, targets that automakers argued could not be met without a rapi...