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Yeah, another chicken barbecue to donate toys to Toys for Tots. Bring a toy if you can and an appetite for yummy chicken. SAVE THE DATE!!!!

On this day in 1916, two women conclude a remarkable motorcycle ride across the United States. The Van Buren sisters had undertaken the ride, hoping to prove th...at women could ably serve as military dispatch riders. Augusta Gussie Van Buren and Adeline Addie Van Buren were also descendants of the 8th President of the United States, Martin Van Buren. The women began their ride at Sheepshead Bay, New York, on July 4, 1916. More than 5,000 miles and nearly two months later, they and their Indian PowerPlus moto-cycles would arrive in California. Today, we have paved interstates that would make such a ride easier. The Van Buren sisters had no such luxury. There were no road maps west of the Mississippi, the women’s great-nephew Robert Van Buren said of his aunts’ trip. The roads were just cow passes, dirt trails, wagon trails, things like that. Actually, the sisters may have been happy anytime they found so much as a dirt trail. Sometimes, there were no roads at all. Impossible roads, unseasonable weather and difficulties in untold number and magnitude were encountered at every turn, a contemporary newspaper account reported. Washouts, mountain slides, desert wastes and wrecked bridges delayed them, but did not deter them. Incessant rains in Colorado made riding conditions the worst imaginable, and those terrific days were followed by an equally ardent week in crossing the Great American Desert in Western Utah. The sisters accomplished a stunning feat while in Colorado, however. They were the first to ride motorized vehicles to the top of Pike’s Peak. But poor roads and bad weather weren’t the only challenges. Would you believe the women were pulled over by policemore than oncebecause they were wearing men’s clothing? Hmm. How times have changed. The Van Buren sisters made it through all these trials. On September 2, they pulled into San Francisco. By September 8, they’d arrived in Los Angeles. The sisters had hoped to prove that women could serve as dispatch riders, freeing men up for combat if the United States entered World War I. Unfortunately, in those early 1900 years, their motorcycles and their attire got more attention than their accomplishments. Things would change and women would serve as dispatch riders in World War II. In the meantime, Adeline would go on to get her law degree and Augusta would go on to become a pilot. Both women were inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2002. Nevertheless, the ride has proven inspirational to many. One of the great motorcyclists of their age, Paul Daredevil Derkum reportedly called the trip one of the most noteworthy motorcycle trips ever accomplished. The Van Buren sisters had proven that the motorcycle is a universal vehicle. Others credit the Van Burens with introducing women to the sport of motorcycle riding. In 2016, as the centennial anniversary of the ride approached, dozens of women decided to commemorate the cross-country trip. They, too, would start in New York and ride to California. Notably, Sarah Van Buren, the great-great niece of Adeline and Augusta, learned to ride a motorcycle, just so she could participate. The women started in New York, as the Van Buren sisters had done. By the time they reached California, the group had swelled in size to more than 200. Woman can, if she will, Augusta Van Buren once said. Yes. She certainly can. --------------------------- If you enjoy these history posts, please see my note below. :) Gentle reminder: History posts are copyright 2013-2020 by Tara Ross. I appreciate it when you use the shar e feature instead of cutting/pasting. #TDIH #OTD #History #USHistory #liberty #freedom #ShareTheHistory

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Information Ben Bike-lawyer Rabin shares concerning motorcycle insurance.

Sorry for the short notice but, we need riders to fill this parking lot to show support for the wife of a deceased biker. The police could only ticket the driver with a Failure to Yield ticket. Creto/Kade's Law would've made the penalties more severe. Join us in the parking lot of Galway Town Court and show our support.

Fifty three years ago today on the 26th August 1967, Southland-born Herbert James 'Burt' Munro made the motorcycling world sit up and take notice. It was the da...y he posted a world record for a Class S-A 1000cc motorcycle with an average speed of 184.087mph riding his legendary self-modified 1920 Indian Scout into the record books across the famed Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA. It's a record that still stands and it brought Burt, Invercargill and Southland to the attention of the world. While the world has changed dramatically in so many ways since that day, one thing remains the same: we are still enormously proud to stand beside his Authentic, Original and Legendary motorcycle still on display in our store, pay our respects and reflect on his determination, innovative spirit and his passion for speed. Good on ya' Burt. #burtmunro #worldsfastestindian #munrospecial #munrospeedrecord

Stolen: 1999 BMW R1100S, yellow. Stolen from Washington heights Thursday night / Friday early morning. Seen in Brooklyn. Saddlebags were removed by thief. Massachusetts plate. Appreciate any help

Like everyone even ABATE took a hit. What a crazy 2020! We can use your help now. We have 2020 Freedom Rally pins for sale for $5.00. We sure could use your... help. Prospector will be in charge. He is old school so call him at 518-239-4560. Our biggest loss it the Creto/Kades law. We now need to start over. Support ABATE, we stand up for motorcyclists in NY. Join us; if you cannot volunteer no worries it takes money to keep going. See more

Yummy chicken this Sunday and bring a toy!! :)

For Immediate Release July 14, 2020 Missouri Governor Signs HB1963T - Including Helmet Repeal... This afternoon, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed legislation that would modify the current helmet law in the Show Me State. The new law, which will go into effect August 28, 2020, allows motorcyclists to ride without helmets if they are 26 years of age or older and have medical insurance. Freedom of Road Riders Legislative Coordinator Amy Allmon said Persistence actually pays off, on Tuesday July 14th at 1:30pm Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed our helmet modification bill. Freedom of choice in Missouri! When asked for a reaction, MRF Chairman of the board, Kirk Hardtail Willard had this to say, The Motorcycle Riders Foundation celebrates today with the bikers of Missouri on their victory of freedom of choice. It's incredible to realize the State Motorcyclist Rights Organizations have spent nearly four decades pursuing their freedom. Given today’s political environment this is truly rarified air. Ride free Missouri. Congratulations to the Freedom of Road Riders, ABATE for Missouri and all those who never quit in the fight to let those who ride, decide!

Warren Bennett - Chuck Bell was President of ABATE of Albany Chapter in the early days of ABATE of New York.