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09/24/2026
The motorcycling world has lost a great champion
06/30/2026
Boogie 2026 Volunteers Wanted!
06/26/2026
The passing of a legend, Wanda Hummel-Schultz
05/01/2026
May is recognized as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in Indiana
11/25/2025
Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray will convene the Senate
06/25/2025
WHAT A LONG, STRANGE TRIP IT’S BEEN
04/30/2025
May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
01/27/2025
Rider Course Changes for 2025
11/20/2024
Organzation Day 2024
06/14/2024
RIDE TO WORK DAY 2024
04/23/2024
COMMON SENSE, COMMON COURTESY
04/22/2024
Senate Tries, Fails To Stop EPA
04/12/2024
No Speeding... Ever?
03/26/2024
3 FATALITIES IN 4 DAYS
01/19/2024
Legislative Update - 011924
06/21/2023
Rider Training Returns to Indy!
06/09/2023
ABATE TO RESUME SKILL TESTING
12/12/2022
YOU’LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT!
12/09/2022
The Motorcycle Industry’s Vision for Decarbonization
11/21/2022
ATTEND THE FALL SEMINAR - TAKE TWO
06/23/2022
Federal Trade Commission Says Harley-Davidson Illegally Restricted Right to Repair
06/17/2022
BOOGIE, BOOGIE, BOOGIE...
06/16/2022
2022 Training Season Update
06/14/2022
Downtown Indy, Inc. and ABATE of Indiana have decided to end “Motorcycles on Meridian”
06/10/2022
Boogie Volunteers Wanted! (New responsibilities added)
06/06/2022
Join the circus at the 42nd Annual Boogie!
05/14/2022
Losses in our family -- Scott and Yacky
05/01/2022
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
04/05/2022
LET THE TRAINING BEGIN
04/04/2022
WHERE’S THE ONE-YEAR PIN?
03/30/2022
Where Does Your State Rank?
02/17/2022
ABATE of Indiana 2022 Motorcycle Rider Course Season Updates:
02/14/2022
HELP WANTED for THIS WEEKEND!
01/13/2022
ABATE Day at the Statehouse 2022
01/11/2022
Indiana General Assembly Opening Day: Play Ball!
12/20/2021
It Only Takes One
12/20/2021
Strengthen Your Corps
11/06/2021
Highway Bill Passes… a Year Late
11/05/2021
We've finally located a facility for our Officer Training Seminar!
09/18/2021
A loss in the ABATE of Indiana family
09/14/2021
Indiana Motorcycle Community Loses a Legend
09/01/2021
ASK OUR LAWYER… EER, I MEAN, INSTRUCTOR
08/01/2021
Do I want to ride?
07/22/2021
Motorcycles On Meridian Volunteers Wanted
07/21/2021
DON’T HESITATE TO ASK
07/01/2021
Don't hesitate to ask
06/21/2021
Homeless in Indianapolis!
06/20/2021
Boogie on the Beach!
05/20/2021
We get by with a little help from our friends
04/26/2021
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH
02/08/2021
ABATE of Indiana's Awards Banquet on Facebook Live February 13
01/22/2021
Motorcycle Safety Report: The Usual Routine
01/21/2021
So what is going on?
01/07/2021
ABATE of Indiana Awards Banquet goes Virtual
01/02/2021
WOW, what a year!
01/01/2021
The more things change, the more they stay the same
12/02/2020
A great champion, an even better friend, John Bodeker 1956-2020
12/01/2020
A COVID Christmas: New Year's can't come soon enough
11/02/2020
Thanks for helping us get through 2020
11/01/2020
Elections and the Fall Seminar
10/22/2020
In Memory of John Bodeker
09/01/2020
Life goes on, let’s live it
08/01/2020
So what's ABATE doing during all of this?
06/01/2020
Riding out the 'rona
05/04/2020
ABATE of Indiana Coronavirus Update 05/04/2020
05/01/2020
Unprecedented
04/01/2020
National Emergency
03/17/2020
COVID-19 Update 04/20/2020
03/16/2020
National Emergency
02/03/2020
Here's the explanation
09/12/2019
Motorcycle Racing Returning to IMS in August 2020 with MotoAmerica
07/01/2019
BOOGIE, BOOGIE, BOOGIE
06/01/2019
Bring a friend to the Boogie
05/01/2019
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
04/01/2019
Another riding season
03/11/2019
Lawrence County Recreational Park hosting new event in 2019
03/01/2019
What are we doing in March?
01/07/2019
Mike Meyer, a pillar in the motorcycling community
03/16/2018
ABATE Signs Motorcycle Rider Training Contract with BMV
12/01/2017
In Memory of Andre Lacy
11/28/2017
2017 Lights at the Brickyard - Moto Tuesday!
11/22/2017
AMA defends motorcyclists' Fourth Amendment rights in amicus brief to U.S. Supreme Court
10/31/2017
Targeted For Existing: Where Pop Culture Ends and Real Life Begins for America’s Bikers
10/16/2017
13th Governor's Ride on Friday the 13th a Success!
10/06/2017
ABATE of Indiana's Annual Governor's Ride for INGRF
09/07/2017
Your Call needed Urgently: Congress set to vote on trail funding amendment
08/23/2017
Parking on Monument Circle
08/02/2017
Now's Your Chance to Tell the EPA About Your Concerns Over Ethanol - Comments Due August 31!
06/15/2017
Private Sector, Legislators Examine a Future of Driverless Vehicles
04/27/2017
May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in Indiana
04/18/2017
SO, CAN I GET MY LICENSE, OR NOT?
03/21/2017
It is with great sadness that ABATE of Indiana reports the passing of Michael "Balls" Farabaugh
03/01/2017
Congressional letter aims to address Bikes for Beef tariff
02/08/2017
American Motorcyclist Association CEO to testify against motorcycle tariff
02/08/2017
Lawmakers Respond to Motorcyclists’ Concerns Over Lack of Representation on Motorcyclist Advisory Council
01/26/2017
Federal lawmakers call for protections against cyber threat
01/26/2017
Senate Joins House in Support of the RPM Act
01/17/2017
The RPM Act Surfaces Again in the 115th Congress
01/13/2017
Federal agency seeks comments on driver distraction guidelines
01/06/2017
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Releases its 2017 Legislative Agenda
12/21/2016
The Road to Zero Initiative Advances in the U.S.; Motorcyclists Play an Important Role
12/01/2016
So... What's next?
11/21/2016
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Responds to NHTSA’s Proposed Policy on Autonomous Vehicles
11/20/2016
2016 Fall Seminar Thank You
11/11/2016
National Park Service Directors Order 100 puts climate change first, public engagement last
11/03/2016
MRF Nominates Ric Mellon to Serve on Recently Formed Advisory Committee on Self-Driving Vehicles
10/27/2016
More DOT Guidance Issued Relating to Cyber Security & Driverless Vehicles; Critics Voice Concerns
10/17/2016
Industry-Funded Publication Makes Claims About Effects of Helmet Law in Michigan; Fails to Connect the Data to the Claim
10/05/2016
Department of Transportation Unveils ‘Road to Zero’
10/04/2016
Federal Guidance Released on Autonomous Vehicles; Questions Remain About States’ Role
10/02/2016
RIDING FREE FROM DC: Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway
09/16/2016
Lawmaker killed by motorist, “right of way violation”
09/12/2016
RIDING FREE FROM DC: Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway
09/08/2016
I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!
09/02/2016
2015 Motor Vehicle Crash Data Released; Increase in Motorcyclist Fatalities
09/02/2016
Hosed again? The EPA is reviving the 4-gallon minimum fuel-purchase policy
08/30/2016
UPDATE & CALL TO ACTION - Motorcycle Profiling
08/11/2016
MRF’s Jay Jackson Elected to Serve on Executive Committee for State Motorcycle Safety Administrators Association
08/03/2016
CALL TO ACTION - Motorcycle Profiling
07/16/2016
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Names Motorcyclist Governor Mike Pence as Running Mate
07/15/2016
American Motorcyclist Association tells U.S. EPA to lower ethanol content in fuel
06/24/2016
Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway
06/20/2016
What Might Happen if Every Day Was ‘Ride to Work’ Day?
06/10/2016
Federal agency actions increase ethanol risk for motorcycles
06/08/2016
Transportation Secretary Testifies on Highway Bill Implementation
06/03/2016
U.S. Department of Transportation Reminds People to ‘Share the Road
06/01/2016
Federal agency actions increase ethanol risk for motorcycles
05/26/2016
GHSA report advocates for universal helmet law… Again
05/20/2016
THE ETHANOL ISSUE – Congressional Activity and Striking a Balance
05/18/2016
Bipartisan congressional letter aims to prevent E15-related engine damage
05/13/2016
MRF appoints Megan Ekstrom as VP of Governmental Affairs and Public Relations
05/12/2016
Russell Aims to Claim Limestone 100 GNCC Overall Win
05/11/2016
Bill restricts availability of unsafe fuel
04/26/2016
Proposed Expansion of E15 Fuels Could Endanger Motorcyclists
04/25/2016
Rally on the Circle Thursday, May 5th
04/21/2016
Modified Motorcycles Potentially Under Attack
04/15/2016
Bill promotes wider availability of unsafe E15 fuel
03/28/2016
Motorcyclists Unite on Anti-Profiling Bill Language
03/22/2016
Urge Congress to protect motorcycle racing!
03/13/2016
Report of Motorcycle Curfew Completely False
02/23/2016
Live Webcast: Senate panel holds hearing on ethanol mandate
12/04/2015
Congress passes five-year highway bill, including big wins for motorcyclists
11/21/2015
Congress buys more time to pass highway bill
11/06/2015
House adopts Highway Bill amendments beneficial to motorcyclists
10/23/2015
Transportation Committee Passes Long Term Highway Legislation
10/20/2015
Push for Helmets
10/06/2015
BMV Motorcycle Safety Town Hall Meeting
09/14/2015
Committee addresses motorcyclist safety
09/11/2015
MotoGP Will Not Return to IMS in 2016
08/05/2015
Day-by-Day at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP
07/31/2015
Wide range of activities on tap for Red Bull Indianapolis GP weekend
07/31/2015
Senate Passes Highway Bill
07/28/2015
MotoAmerica coming to IMS for Red Bull Indianapolis GP weekend
07/26/2015
August Board Meeting moved to August 1st
07/22/2015
American Motorcyclist Association surpasses 25,000 signatures on anti-E15 petition
06/17/2015
Possible Interstate Tolling Expansion
06/11/2015
Federal agency actions increase ethanol risks for motorcycles
06/09/2015
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
06/05/2015
HR 2577 Walberg/Sensenbrenner/Ribble Amendment Passes
06/03/2015
URGENT CALL TO ACTION: H.R. 2577
05/01/2015
May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in Indiana
04/16/2015
Motorcycle Only Checkpoint Ban Legislation Introduced
04/10/2015
ABATE of Indiana Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
03/19/2015
Congress Addresses Three-wheeled Vehicles
03/04/2015
AMA supports bill to protect riders from unsafe fuel
02/13/2015
U.S. House Addresses Motorcycle Checkpoints
02/12/2015
Bills may put motorcyclists at risk
02/05/2015
AMA supports efforts to protect riders from unsafe fuel
01/08/2015
Support bill to require federal agency to seek independent scientific analysis on the effects of 15 percent ethanol
01/08/2015
Bipartisan Senate Bill would Ban Federal Funding for Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
01/05/2015
NHTSA Announces Drop in Motorcycle Fatalities
12/22/2014
Winterize Your Motorcycle
12/19/2014
NHTSA Chief confirmed by U.S. Senate
11/24/2014
Wanda Hummel-Schultz book "I Volunteered for What?" is now available!
11/21/2014
New NHTSA Administrator Announced
11/07/2014
Statement: ABATE of Indiana and Rider Education
10/28/2014
Off-Road Safety
10/27/2014
Election Day is Coming
10/03/2014
"On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter" release date announced
09/26/2014
Red Bull Indianapolis GP date set for August 7-9, 2015
08/26/2014
Motor Driven Cycles
08/11/2014
Hit The Road, Read!
08/07/2014
Fans encouraged to use 'Know Your Zone' routes, parking for Red Bull Indianapolis GP at IMS
08/06/2014
'Motorcycles On Meridian' to Celebrate Two-Wheel Lifestyle
08/04/2014
Red Bull Indianapolis GP Daily Schedule
08/01/2014
ABATE presents Motorcycle Day at the State Fair
08/01/2014
IMS transitions from from four wheels to two as MotoGP returns
07/31/2014
2014 Red Bull Indianapolis GP Kicks Off With Red Bull Mini Moto Racing in Broad Ripple
07/25/2014
Governor Pence Statement Regarding Crash on Governors’ Motorcycle Ride (Pence Not Involved)
07/24/2014
Think September
07/09/2014
Faulty comparisons plague CDC task force push for universal helmet laws
06/25/2014
AMA says, 'Put away the phone,' for National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
06/20/2014
Gone. Done. Thanks!
06/09/2014
URGENT Call to Action H.R. 4745
05/30/2014
Majority in U.S. House agree ethanol mandate has problems
05/23/2014
Breaking News: IRS to scrap a proposed rule on 501(c) 4 groups
05/14/2014
Bikers Inside The Beltway National Lobby Day - The Most Important Day of the Year for motorcyclists.
05/13/2014
Do you want your hard-earned tax dollars going to fund motorcycle-only checkpoints?
05/05/2014
Obama Calls for Helmet Laws
04/29/2014
NTSB Chair Steps Down
04/26/2014
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
04/22/2014
EPA acknowledges ethanol damages engines Proposed new labeling rule would prove ineffective
04/15/2014
United Nations General Assembly Calls For Global Mandatory Helmet Law
04/01/2014
Boogie RV Reservations are now available online
03/14/2014
CDC Task Force Pushes Universal Mandatory Helmet Law
03/06/2014
Bipartisan Senate bill would ban federal funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints
03/06/2014
EPA decisions favor E10, hamper efforts to extend E15 availability
02/24/2014
The Taxman Cometh
02/13/2014
Awards Banquet moves to new location
02/07/2014
CDC Responds to Congressional Letter
01/22/2014
Black Box Bill
01/08/2014
The EPA needs to hear from you on E15
12/13/2013
NHTSA Chief Resigns
12/12/2013
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Testifies Before Environmental Protection Agency
11/26/2013
AMA seeks meeting with U.S. agency head on helmet law proposal
11/25/2013
It’s a Wired World After All
11/21/2013
U.S. lawmaker: Is Centers for Disease Control trying to reduce motorcycle use?
11/18/2013
EPA proposal would require less ethanol to be produced in 2014
11/14/2013
ABATE of Indiana Responds to CDC Report
11/08/2013
Federal task force preparing recommendation for mandatory motorcycle helmet laws
11/06/2013
Petri Letter Extension
10/25/2013
Congressional letter aims to adjust ethanol mandate to prevent possible E15-related engine damage
10/23/2013
Congress Limps Back to Work
10/22/2013
Basic Rider Course comes to Hoosier Park in Anderson
10/14/2013
ABATE Officer Training Seminar, November 9th
10/08/2013
Classes just added at new Camp Atterbury location
08/09/2013
Ride with the Governor, Friday, October 4th
07/24/2013
Congratulations, Virgil Turpin! Winner of the 2013 Boogie Bike Raffle
07/03/2013
Important Boogie Membership Information!
07/02/2013
Motorcycle Only Checkpoint H.R. 1861 – Needs your SUPPORT now!
06/25/2013
Look Who's Rockin The 33rd Annual Boogie!
06/11/2013
A loss in the family
05/30/2013
Welcome to the new ABATEonline.org
05/10/2013
Motorcycle Only Checkpoint Bill Introduced
04/19/2013
House Committee Approves Ethanol Study Bill
04/15/2013
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
04/11/2013
New Motorcycle Endorsement Designation
04/10/2013
Sensenbrenner Introduces Ethanol Legislation
02/19/2013
ABATE Kids' Day at the State House
Indiana Motorcycle Community Loses a Legend
ABATE of Indiana

 

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Jim Kersting. 


Jim was a Pioneer of Hoosier Motorcycling, an industry legend, and a great friend to ABATE of Indiana and all motorcyclists. 

 

Any time you encountered Jim, you’d walk away with some newfound knowledge and a smile on your face. Kersting’s Cycle Center and Museum will go on, but the greatest exhibit, a living history, will leave a great void. Prayers to the entire Kersting family...

 

Ride in Peace, Jim.

 RIP Jim Kersting
   

 

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