07/28/2025
Why ABATE Still Matters: Fighting for Bikers, Building Brotherhood
If you ride, you’re part of something bigger. Something louder. Something that does not back down. But just riding is not enough. There are people working every damn day to protect your right to do it freely. That’s where ABATE comes in.
ABATE of Michigan is more than a patch or political group. It is the front line of defense when it comes to your rights as a motorcyclist. From helmet choice to lane-sharing laws to fighting insurance discrimination, they’re in the trenches doing the work that most people do not even realize is being done.
So What is ABATE?
ABATE stands for American Bikers Aiming Toward Education. (Some grey beards still call it A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments ) They fight for motorcyclist rights and provide rider education. They educate the public and the politicians. They advocate for laws that protect us, not restrict us. They push back when government overreach tries to clip our throttle. And they do it all with boots on the ground and hands on the throttle.
Why You Should Give a Damn
You may think, “I’m just one rider, what difference can I make?” Here is the truth. Without organizations like ABATE, our rights will slowly vanish. Bit by bit. Law by law. If you’re not part of the solution, you’re sitting on the sidelines watching your freedom disappear.
Joining ABATE means you are backing the fight. You are throwing in with a community that rides hard and refuses to be told how to live. This is not about politics. This is about personal freedom, and nobody protects that better than bikers who give a damn.
The Brotherhood
ABATE of Michigan is more than paperwork and politics. It is real people, with real grit, coming together for a cause. You’ll find Vietnam vets, young riders, old-school club guys, and weekend warriors all under one tent. That kind of unity is rare. That kind of power is unstoppable. When you join ABATE, you are not just signing up for a newsletter. You are stepping into a community that looks out for each other and shows up when it matters.
Membership Benefits
Here is what you get when you join ABATE of Michigan:
• A voice in Lansing. Real representation at the Capitol.
• Updates on state and national biker laws and legislation.
• Events, rallies, and rides that bring the community together.
• Access to rider safety programs and classes.
• Discounts at supporting businesses across the state.
• Most importantly, the pride of knowing you are part of something that matters.
How to Join
It is stupid simple. Go to www.abateofmichigan.org. Hit the “Join” button. Fill it out. Pay your dues. That’s it. One move and you are on the team.
Want to take it a step further? Get involved with your local region. Go to a meeting. Shake some hands. Hear the stories. Share yours. That’s where the brotherhood lives.
ABATE has your back. Question is, do you have theirs?
At Ride with Purpose, we believe in standing shoulder to shoulder with the people who fight for what we believe in. If you ride free, it is because someone fought for that freedom. Now it is your turn.
🔥 Join ABATE. Show up. Be seen. Be heard.
www.abateofmichigan.org
No one else is going to fight for us. So we fight for ourselves.
ABATE OF MICHIGAN
ABATE of Michigan Inc. P.O. Box 99 Constantine, Mi. 49042 Phone: 269 435-2058 Email: [email protected]
