"Hey Man... I Just Wanna Ride." Sound familiar? Of course it does. It's the answer many bikers give us when they don't want to get involved in bikers' rights. Or we hear "I am not political and don't care about politics". Being a biker and not wanting to support bikers' rights is like being a parent and not wanting to get involved in what your kids are doing. We all should get involved to make the future of motorcycling secure and safer. We need to get involved with our legislators and make our voices heard. Without our involvement, legislators have no idea which bills to vote for or which ones to vote against. They need to know how we feel about issues concerning us. Here is an eye-opener...In Illinois we have over 350,000 registered motorcyclists of which there are only 4,900 who are members of ABATE of Illinois, Inc. How embarrassing that only 1% of the bikers care about the future of motorcycling! By not getting involved, you support current laws that allow car drivers to continue to kill bikers without harsh penalties. You support reductions in our ability to customize our bikes. You support reductions in safety training. If you are one of the bikers who "just wanna ride and don't care about politics", then you are hurting motorcycling and increasing the risk of injury for all motorcyclists. Get involved now in bikers' rights. You can start by joining a local ABATE chapter and share your opinion regarding bikers' rights. Communicate to your legislators on how you feel about motorcycling issues. It is only $30 to join Open Roads ABATE and with that $30 your legislative coordinator and lobbyist will make sure your voice is heard. Also for that $30 you get a $3,000 life insurance policy, a free legal will, updates on motorcycle and vehicle issues, patches, and special communications. This charge is minimal compared to added materials you add to your bike. Ten reasons to say "YES" to protecting your rights.... 1. Ride for your Rights - It's a mission. Every mile you ride is a stand for freedom, representation, and the biker lifestyle. 2. Policy Decisions - Have a voice in issues that get protected or prioritized. 3. Be part of the Motorcyclists' Rights Movement - Join a motorcycle rights organization NOW. We must be one united front with thousands of voices. 4. Stay Informed on Legislation - Know what is being planned and looked at in Springfield regarding motorcycle rights and how it will affect you. 5. Get Involved - Fight profiling, oppose the dangers of E-15 fuel, save our right to repair & modify vehicles, autonomous vehicles. Let's unify and push for wins in legislature. 6. Training - Gain tools to become an effective advocate for motorcyclists' rights. 7. Influence Decisions - You're a biker... you know what is needed. Why let others decide what happens to your freedoms? 8. Access to Legal Experts - ABATE of IL, Inc. has their own legal department for any member to use. 9. Be Part of the Future of Motorcyclists' Rights - Has it ever occurred to you that maybe there won't be any motorcycles in five years? We can't have that so be part of what comes next for motorcyclists. 10. Support Key Causes - Together we can gain momentum on major issues. High Priority Issues: Autonomous Vehicles Profiling Helmet Laws & Equipment Mandates Internal Combustion Engines E-15 Right to Repair Definition of a Motorcycle Defeating HB2264 - preventing an Autonomous Vehicle pilot project that posed serious safety risks to motorcyclists. Successfully lobbying for SB2075 - protecting and securing the Cycle Rider Safety Training Program for current and future riders. These wins are proof of what's possible when riders stand together, stay engaged, and fight for our rights. Thank you to our members, chapters, and supporters across Illinois who make this work possible. Open Roads ABATE to meet at new meeting location - Open Roads ABATE next meeting will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, 5 pm, at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street, Sandwich. ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Open Roads Chapter TRAIN FUN RUN OPEN 3 Stops, Food & Drink Available Commemorative T-shirts, Can Coozies, Great Company, Fun Times ALL ABOARD FOR THE OPEN ROADS ABATE TRAIN RUN Media Aurora Train Station 233 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL Saturday, November 8, 2025 ROADS 9:30 am Sign In - 10:05 am SHARP for Departure For more information call Kevin on (815) 545-6114 or Cliff on (630) 552-3828 $5 Per Person for Fun Run GIVE-AWAYS! $7 Per Person for Train - NEW FACES! FUN! FRIENDS! This event is for adults. OPEN ROADS ABATE IS NOT ANTI-HELMET! WE ARE PRO FREEDOM TO CHOOSE! WE FIGHT IN DEKALB AND KENDALL COUNTY FOR YOU TO HAVE THE CHOICE ON WHETHER OR NOT YOU WANT TO WEAR OND Save A Life ROADS Motorcycle Awareness Look Twice Emission Regulations Crash Avoidance Data Recording Special Award to ABATE of Illinois, Inc. by Motorcycle Riders Foundation ABATE of Illinois was honored to receive recognition at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Washington, D.C. Meeting of the Minds in Shreveport, Louisiana in September. Our work in Illinois continues to set the standard for defending riders' rights and promoting motorcycle safety. This year, we were recognized for three major victories: Defeating HB3783 - stopping a mandatory helmet law that would have stripped Illinois riders of their freedom of choice. IF YOU WANT TO WEAR ONE GREAT! IF YOU DON'T THAT'S GREAT TOO! OPEN WE DON'T EEDENT ED THE TELLING US WHAT WE CAN OR CANT WEAR! I'M WATCHING ARE YOU? Keep an eye out for matarcycles Share the road with motorcycles Share Road START SEEING MOTORCYCLISTS LOOK 4 Deadly Words: 1 didn't see him SHARE THE ROAD LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS " Hey Man ... I Just Wanna Ride . " Sound familiar ? Of course it does . It's the answer many bikers give us when they don't want to get involved in bikers ' rights . Or we hear " I am not political and don't care about politics " . Being a biker and not wanting to support bikers ' rights is like being a parent and not wanting to get involved in what your kids are doing . We all should get involved to make the future of motorcycling secure and safer . We need to get involved with our legislators and make our voices heard . Without our involvement , legislators have no idea which bills to vote for or which ones to vote against . They need to know how we feel about issues concerning us . Here is an eye - opener ... In Illinois we have over 350,000 registered motorcyclists of which there are only 4,900 who are members of ABATE of Illinois , Inc. How embarrassing that only 1 % of the bikers care about the future of motorcycling ! By not getting involved , you support current laws that allow car drivers to continue to kill bikers without harsh penalties . You support reductions in our ability to customize our bikes . You support reductions in safety training . If you are one of the bikers who " just wanna ride and don't care about politics " , then you are hurting motorcycling and increasing the risk of injury for all motorcyclists . Get involved now in bikers ' rights . You can start by joining a local ABATE chapter and share your opinion regarding bikers ' rights . Communicate to your legislators on how you feel about motorcycling issues . It is only $ 30 to join Open Roads ABATE and with that $ 30 your legislative coordinator and lobbyist will make sure your voice is heard . Also for that $ 30 you get a $ 3,000 life insurance policy , a free legal will , updates on motorcycle and vehicle issues , patches , and special communications . This charge is minimal compared to added materials you add to your bike . Ten reasons to say " YES " to protecting your rights .... 1. Ride for your Rights - It's a mission . Every mile you ride is a stand for freedom , representation , and the biker lifestyle . 2. Policy Decisions - Have a voice in issues that get protected or prioritized . 3. Be part of the Motorcyclists ' Rights Movement - Join a motorcycle rights organization NOW . We must be one united front with thousands of voices . 4. Stay Informed on Legislation - Know what is being planned and looked at in Springfield regarding motorcycle rights and how it will affect you . 5. Get Involved - Fight profiling , oppose the dangers of E - 15 fuel , save our right to repair & modify vehicles , autonomous vehicles . Let's unify and push for wins in legislature . 6. Training - Gain tools to become an effective advocate for motorcyclists ' rights . 7. Influence Decisions - You're a biker ... you know what is needed . Why let others decide what happens to your freedoms ? 8. Access to Legal Experts - ABATE of IL , Inc. has their own legal department for any member to use . 9. Be Part of the Future of Motorcyclists ' Rights - Has it ever occurred to you that maybe there won't be any motorcycles in five years ? We can't have that so be part of what comes next for motorcyclists . 10. Support Key Causes - Together we can gain momentum on major issues . High Priority Issues : Autonomous Vehicles Profiling Helmet Laws & Equipment Mandates Internal Combustion Engines E - 15 Right to Repair Definition of a Motorcycle Defeating HB2264 - preventing an Autonomous Vehicle pilot project that posed serious safety risks to motorcyclists . Successfully lobbying for SB2075 - protecting and securing the Cycle Rider Safety Training Program for current and future riders . These wins are proof of what's possible when riders stand together , stay engaged , and fight for our rights . Thank you to our members , chapters , and supporters across Illinois who make this work possible . Open Roads ABATE to meet at new meeting location - Open Roads ABATE next meeting will be Saturday , January 10 , 2026 , 5 pm , at the Sandwich VFW , 713 S. Main Street , Sandwich . ABATE of Illinois , Inc. Open Roads Chapter TRAIN FUN RUN OPEN 3 Stops , Food & Drink Available Commemorative T - shirts , Can Coozies , Great Company , Fun Times ALL ABOARD FOR THE OPEN ROADS ABATE TRAIN RUN Media Aurora Train Station 233 N. Broadway , Aurora , IL Saturday , November 8 , 2025 ROADS 9:30 am Sign In - 10:05 am SHARP for Departure For more information call Kevin on ( 815 ) 545-6114 or Cliff on ( 630 ) 552-3828 $ 5 Per Person for Fun Run GIVE - AWAYS ! $ 7 Per Person for Train - NEW FACES ! FUN ! FRIENDS ! This event is for adults . OPEN ROADS ABATE IS NOT ANTI - HELMET ! WE ARE PRO FREEDOM TO CHOOSE ! WE FIGHT IN DEKALB AND KENDALL COUNTY FOR YOU TO HAVE THE CHOICE ON WHETHER OR NOT YOU WANT TO WEAR OND Save A Life ROADS Motorcycle Awareness Look Twice Emission Regulations Crash Avoidance Data Recording Special Award to ABATE of Illinois , Inc. by Motorcycle Riders Foundation ABATE of Illinois was honored to receive recognition at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation , Washington , D.C. Meeting of the Minds in Shreveport , Louisiana in September . Our work in Illinois continues to set the standard for defending riders ' rights and promoting motorcycle safety . This year , we were recognized for three major victories : Defeating HB3783 - stopping a mandatory helmet law that would have stripped Illinois riders of their freedom of choice . IF YOU WANT TO WEAR ONE GREAT ! IF YOU DON'T THAT'S GREAT TOO ! OPEN WE DON'T EEDENT ED THE TELLING US WHAT WE CAN OR CANT WEAR ! I'M WATCHING ARE YOU ? Keep an eye out for matarcycles Share the road with motorcycles Share Road START SEEING MOTORCYCLISTS LOOK 4 Deadly Words : 1 didn't see him SHARE THE ROAD LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS