by Dave Sutton | Oct 20, 2026 | Legislative Director
I am back from my first national conference as Virginia’s representative for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. This year’s conference was September 24-27 in Brookfield, Wisconsin, beside Milwaukee, where Harley-Davidson was born. The location also involved...
by Dave Sutton | Oct 9, 2026 | Community Outreach
Sadly, in July,10-year-old Julian lost his life in a tragic traffic accident. Julian’s extended ABATE family jumped in to help his family in their crisis. The Star City Chapter hosted the Ride for Julian Memorial Ride on September 19. Several ABATE chapters and...
by Dave Sutton | Sep 22, 2026 | Operations Director
I have attended all but one Virginia state rally since 1988 and I never get tired of going. I look forward to the ride up, the brother and sisterhood, games, music, and good times each year. Though locations are often the same, the event is always different. For some...
by Dave Sutton | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sunday, August 30 brought out the best in Biker compassion as Daisy’s Run was held in memory of a little girl who passed on last year while SML and Roanoke area chapters were trying to help her. Below are remarks from her mom, Kristen Gilmer. Note- The final...
by Dave Sutton | Aug 31, 2026 | Operations Director
Two more weeks! Provided nothing goes wrong, this will be the 38th Rally I have attended. (I missed 2006 on purpose) How these events turn out largely depends on who is there. It is also a good chance to attend a Board of Directors meeting for those who cannot...
