American Bikers for Awareness Training and Education (A.B.A.T.E.) of Minnesota is a not for profit, grass roots organization that is committed to Minnesota’s motorcyclists.

A.B.A.T.E. members ride many different types and brands of motorcycles. We have a common activity–a passion for riding.The fact that we share an interest in motorcycling is more important than the type of motorcycle we ride.

A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota’s mission:

• To act as a watch-dog group in protecting the rights of Minnesota’s motorcyclists. • To encourage and promote favorable legislation for motorcyclists. • To promote safe and responsible riding. • To keep members informed about political, safety and legislative issues pertinent to motorcyclists through our newsletter, media and meetings.

A.B.A.T.E. has many types of members.  Some of our members enjoy being very active within their local chapters or at a state level. While other members join A.B.A.T.E. for its social functions and events, others folks have joined to keep informed about issues (through our monthly publication “Road Noise” and special alert mailings) that would affect our current freedoms that we have while riding in Minnesota. No matter what your level of interest is, we’re sure that you will find A.B.A.T.E. both informative and  interesting. Membership is open to anyone  interested in promoting freedom of choice, whether or not you ride a motorcycle. 

I would just like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who has worked there tail off and showed so much support to make freedom first riders what is is !!

Wow what a great fundraiser!! I never dreamed this idea could go from a conversation over a few drinks to what we’ve made it in only 2 years!!

Hats off to each and everyone of you for your huge amount of effort and work to make the FFR 2nd annual bike show a huge success!!  I have received numerous great compliments & gratitude already and its only one day old.  This leaves me very excited that people will be talking about this one for a long time, 

So I have only one thing to ask. Please pass this thank you along to everyone who has shown there support and generosity to us and let them know how much it means to us as a chapter and to the ABATE organization.

The sky is the limit, so lets shoot for the gold and make the 3rd  annual even better!!!

                                                                                                                                                                                           THANKS AGAIN!!!

                                                                                                                                                                                            Fundraiser chair 

                                                                                                                                                                                             Chris Thomas





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INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING RIDES & RALLY'S:

 RONALD MC DONALD RIDE-- JUNE 12TH - 14TH. RIDE HELD JUNE 13TH. NEW YORK MILLS MN. CAMP AVAILABLE ON SITE.

IOWA FREEDOM RALLY  JULY 2-5TH   ALGONA IOWA. IOWA'S ABATE RALLY

JULY 10-12TH JACKPINE RIDERS FUNDRAISER. 4th Annual Upper Kettle River Shake Down. Live music , camping, food and beer vendors, tattoos, burn out pit, bonfire, bike games and more. $20.00 advance tickets, $25.00 at the gate.

JULY 11TH  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING @ JACKPINE RIDERS FUNDRAISER

DREAMS FOR KIDS JULY 18TH. PERHAM MN. REGISTRATION  10:30 - 1:00 PM. PLAYTIME SPORTS BAR. RIDE LEAVES 1:00 $10.00 PER PERSON.. INCLUDES MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT

JULY 25TH 8TH ANNUAL CAMP HEARTLAND RIDE, EAGLE BEND MN. MEET AT EAGLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. BENEFITS KIDS WITH HIV/ AIDS. REG 10:00 RIDE LEAVES AT NOON. $10.00 PER PERSON. 120 MILES WITH 2 STOPS. MORE INFO WWW.BIKERSWITHBIGHEARTS.COM

MOONLIT ROAD TO STURGIS - STARTS 2 1/2 MILES E. OF N. LIGHTS CASINO WALKER MN. GATES OPEN AT NOON. RIDE CONSIST OF RIDE AROUND LEECH LAKE. $20.00 PER PERSON. ENTER BIKE SHOW FOR $5.00. NO CHARGE IF YOU HAVE ADVANCE STURGIS TICKETS. RIDE/BIKE SHOW/BIKE GAMES. BENEFITS CAMP COURAGE N. WWW.MIDWESTMC.SYNTHASITE.COM


AUG UST 3RD -9TH .. 69TH ANNUAL STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY.. STURGIS SD


August 22nd. Motorcycling for Mobility. A ride for MS. Sheila's place in Rose City MN. Registration starts at 11:00 AM - 12:45. Ride leaves at 1:00 sharp! 120 mile ride with 3 stops, returns to Rose City. $15.00 per person includes pre luncheon/ride/ pulled pork sandwhiches and all the fixins/ street dance with Rockin Horse Peter. Camping available Friday & Saturday nights with free will donation.

P.P.P. RUN : AUGUST 29TH. FLEET FARM FERGUS FALLS MN. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 11:00 RIDE AT 1:00. BENEFITS LOCAL PEOPLE IN NEED. PRE REGISTER AT ELKS POINT CAMP GROUND FRIDAY NIGHT, WALL LAKE. CAMP AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND. WWW.PPPRUN.COM


SEPT 4-7 A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA'S STATE RALLY, MEEKER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LITCHFIELD MN.