Election Day 2009 – Go Vote!
November 3, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
This is a big election for Virginia – Governor, Lt. Governor, a lot of General Assembly seats, and a bunch of local seats up for grabs. The country is watching the race for the top spots here in VA.
Polls are open till 7:00 PM. Make sure you get to the poll and vote!
Take Care – Ride FREE!
Biker Friendly Virginia House of Delegate Candidates
September 17, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
We have the opportunity to make a difference this year in the Virginia General Assembly by helping to get some biker-friendly candidates elected in the House of Delegates in November.
Even if you aren’t able to vote for any of the candidates listed, you can help us work on their behalf and encourage others to vote for them.
The incumbents have made a poor showing when voting on motorcycle-related issues and now its time to give them a negative vote.
Help put up some signs, make some calls or hand out some campaign material. Let them know that you are an involved biker and are willing to do something to help.
House District 64, incumbent William K. Barlow;
Surry, Smithfield, Windsor, Jamestown, Isle of Wight
CANDIDATE STAN CLARK, www.stanclark2009.com, 757-399-6868
House District 87, incumbent Paula Miller;
Norfolk
CANDIDATE JOHN AMIRAL, Assistant Marcus Calabrese 757-663-8720
House District 89, incumbent Kenneth Alexander;
Norfolk
CANDIDATE ANTHONY TRIPLIN, www.vote4trip.com, 757-237-1101
House District 90, incumbent Algie T. Howell;
Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach
CANDIDATE JASON CALL, vote4call.org, 757-403-2331
House District 93, incumbent Phillip Hamilton;
Newport News, Williamsburg
CANDIDATE ROBIN ABBOTT, Field Director Corinna King-Brown,
ckingbrown@gmail.com, 618-830-7868
House District 94, incumbent Glenn Oder;
Newport News
CANDIDATE GARY WEST, Manager Jonas Courey,
manager@garywestfordelegate.com, 706-409-2945
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Urges Congress to Swiftly Pass ‘Right to Repair’
Legislation Protects Individual Vehicle Ownership Rights Today and in the Future
BETHESDA, Md., June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Motorcycle Riders Foundation strongly supports the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) and urges Congress to swiftly pass the legislation in order to safeguard individual vehicle ownership rights today and in the future.
“We have formally committed our support to the Right to Repair Act because we believe that consumers are entitled to the right to choose how their motorcycle, car or other type of vehicle is maintained or upgraded. The point of Right to Repair is to protect the freedom of American consumers to choose how they take care of their vehicles, be it in their driveway or at a trusted repair facility, and to ensure that they have access to all the information required to complete service and repairs,” said Jeff Hennie, vice president of government relations for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.
09NR18 – MRF News Release – MRF Bikers Inside the Beltway 2009 Event Details
May 6, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
MRF Bikers Inside the Beltway 2009 Event Details
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is holding its inaugural ride to the Nation’s Capitol for Motorcycle Awareness Month. Known as “Bikers Inside the Beltway,” the event will be dedicated to its creator, the recently departed MRF Vice President and long-time motorcyclists’ rights legend Michael “Boz” Kerr.
The MRF is encouraging bikers nationwide to ride their motorcycles to Washington DC for this historic event. We have reserved secure parking for motorcycles adjacent to the U.S. Capitol; this location should make for an impressive display of bikes.
09NR14 – MRF News Release – CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION UPDATE
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION UPDATE
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted last Friday, April 17, 2009, on the issue of banning sales of youth ATVs and motorcycles because of lead levels. The CPSC voted to keep the ban in place; however, they did issue a two-year stay of enforcement of the ban. This stay of enforcement will allow manufacturers and retailers of youth ATVs and motorcycles to continue building and selling these items. It also gives the industry two years to comply with the new law and if, for some reason, it is technologically infeasible to manufacture a certain part with less lead than allowed by law, the industry will have a chance to make an argument to the CSPC.
09NR12 – MRF News Release – Motorcycle Safety Resolution
The United States House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed H. Res. 269, a bill entitled “Supporting the goals of a motorcycle safety month.” The bill is sponsored by Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) who is both co-chair of the US House Motorcycle Safety Caucus and an avid rider. Rep. Giffords is joined by her fellow co-chair of the Motorcycle Safety Caucus, Michael Burgess (R-TX), as an original co-sponsor.
The bill puts the Congress on record as recognizing the contribution motorcycles make to the transportation mix. It encourages all road users to be more aware of motorcycles and motorcyclists’ safety. This is in addition to encouraging all riders to receive appropriate training and practice safe riding skills and supporting the goals of a Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
09NR09 – MRF News Release – Bikers Inside the Beltway Date Confirmed
March 26, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is pleased to announce that the Sergeant-at-Arms of the United States House of Representatives has approved our request to hold an event inside the Capitol complex. The event is planned for the morning and early afternoon of Thursday, May
14th, 2009. By all means, save that date on your calendars and plan to be in Washington, DC.
Bikers Inside the Beltway will take place to educate members of Congress on the importance of motorcycle safety and awareness programs. The MRF will also take the opportunity to reaffirm its position that “2010 funds” (funds appropriated by Congress to support motorcycle rider education and awareness) have had a positive impact and should be preserved.
09NR08 – MRF News Release – Bikers Inside The Beltway Date Announcement Delayed
March 19, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
The MRF is aware of, and gratified by, the interest in the event we are calling Bikers inside the Beltway. We are also mindful of the fact that we said we would announce the date in early March. Well, here we are and we still don’t have a firm date.
We keep hoping that we can announce the date, but with the clock ticking it is time to offer an explanation.
Since the new Congress went into session, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has been working with United States Representative Judy Biggert (R – Il) and her staff to secure a site on the Capitol grounds for our event.
