Indiana Motorcycle Expo Bike Show Registration is Now Open FEBRUARY 3, 2012 --- The Indiana Motorcycle Exposition Biker's Showcase is now accepting applications for this year's bike show. Classes include Mild Custom, Wild Custom, American Cruiser, Metric Cruiser, Sport Bike, Touring and Antique "pre-1960". First place trophies will be awarded to the winner in each class, and a "Best in Show" will be presented. Register your bike today!

US House Committee Targets Federal Funding of Motorcycle Only Roadside Checkpoints FEBRUARY 2, 2012 ---The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that Wednesday, February 1st, the United States House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure rolled out the latest version of the highway bill. The bill is the long term funding bill for road construction and highway programs. More

15th Annual Hoosier Motorcyclist Roundtable JANUARY 25, 2012 --- The Hoosier Motorcyclist’s Roundtable will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012 in conjunction with the Indiana Motorcycle Exposition at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, February 24-26, 2012. More

Indiana Senate Committee Votes to Advance Sunday Motorcycle Sales JANUARY 21, 2012 --- On Friday, January 20, the Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee voted 7-0 to send Senate Bill 192 to the full Senate. Senator Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, authored the legislation allowing the sale of motorcycles on Sundays.

Legislation and ABATE Day Update JANUARY 12, 2012 --- There have been a lot of people at the Statehouse, but not a lot has been going on. With the inability to have a quorum in the House most of last week, very little business has taken place. A few bill lists were introduced when they convened briefly on Monday, so there were some committee hearings on Wednesday. The House Roads and Transportation Committee took testimony on HB1197 concerning "mopeds", but will not vote until next week. More

Motorcycle rider course registration begins Friday, February 24th We will begin taking registrations for the 2012 motorcycle rider course training season on Friday, February 24th at the Indiana Motorcycle Expo in Indianapolis. Registration information will also be available online at that time.

ABATE Awards Banquet Tickets Are Now Available The ABATE Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 18th at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center (2930 Waterfront Parkway, West Dr., Indianapolis, 317-299-8400). Join us for dinner at 6:30pm and award ceremony at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 per person (dinner, ceremony, party), and $10 (ceremony and party only). Tickets are now available online. Get your today! Deadline is February 10.

Steel Ponies ride into the Eiteljorg INDIANAPOLIS—Motorcycles remain symbols of adventure, freedom, individualism and even danger—ideas often connected to concepts of the American West. On March 10, 2012, Steel Ponies opens at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, allowing guests to explore the finest examples of motorcycles—from vintage historical examples and famous Hollywood bikes to tricked-out custom jobs, and how they relate to both the real and imagined American West and Native America. More

U.S. Senate panel backs ban on traffic safety agency lobbying PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A U.S. Senate committee has approved two amendments to a traffic safety bill that would continue a ban on a U.S. traffic safety agency lobbying state and local officials, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. More

National Call to Action: Federal Helmet Mandates WASHINGTON, DC --- The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that the US Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation will be marking up The Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2011 (S.1449). This bill governs the National Highway Transportation Safety Administrations activities. This bill has the potential to greatly affect motorcyclists nationwide. More

ABATE Raises $47,748 for Hoosier Burn Camp! We are proud to announce that the generous members of ABATE and motorcyclists across the state raised $47,748* in 2011 for the Hooiser Burn Camp! Thank you all for working so hard for such an incredible cause. With all the economic problems everyone has delt with throughout the year, you still managed to raise an incredible amount of money. More

Educate Your Elected Officials On Recreational Trails Program Take Action! As mentioned in a previous American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) alert, the future of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is in danger. The Senate has introduced legislation entitled MAP-21, which would end dedicated funding for the RTP. Concurrently, the House of Representatives is drafting its version that will also affect RTP. More

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