What We Do
ABATE is the “Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education”. We’re an organization of motorcyclists dedicated to the protection of the individual rights of motorcyclists through political change, public education, and charitable works. ABATE is active in the elimination of unfair legislation as it concerns motorcyclists; promoting motorcycle safety through both motorist and rider education; and improving the image of motorcyclists to the general public.
Every rider, regardless of the type of bike they ride, deserves equal rights on the road. Whether you’re on a sport bike, a cruiser, or a can-am, we want to come together to promote awareness, advocate for safer riding conditions, and work towards a more inclusive motorcycle community.
ABATE’s goal and purpose is to keep motorcyclists, members, and the public informed, to promote safe riding habits, and to encourage favorable legislation for motorcyclists. This is accomplished through a monthly newsletter, e-mail alerts, safety & education programs, working with the state and federal legislators, and voter registration promotion.
Since 1977, ABATE has represented the interests of motorcyclists riding Pennsylvania’s roads. Through a variety of programs, ABATE is working to protect and preserve the rights of over 800,000 licensed motorcyclists.
2025 Elected Officials
Tracie Irwin
Joseph reed
Shane Munger
THOMAS “GOODY” GOODMAN
Larry Thompson
TerrI Stone Lawson
Rick “Cowboy” Schoener
lauren roberts
damien blair
Vince Rizzone
Anna Wesley
Anna Wesley
Events
31st ANNUAL A.B.A.T.E. AWARENESS RID
May 03, 2025
14th ANNUAL A.B.A.T.E. BULLSEYE RUN
July 20, 2025
48th ANNUAL A.B.A.T.E. RIDE
Aug 16, 2025
2025 Schedule of Events:
March 2025
3/6/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. South Erie Turners
3/29/2025 Biker Ball – HD of Erie & South Erie Turners
April 2025
4/3/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. South Erie Turners – PR EVENT FOR ALL – All are invited to be a part of this media event – text Tracie for details 814.450.7514
4/5/2025 – Fire & Iron Stations 110 & 280 PPP Party – Fire & Iron
4/6/2025 – Night at the Races – RAACA of Erie
May 2025
5/1/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. South Erie Turners
5/3/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Awareness Ride – All invited to kick off the 2025 riding season.
5/22/2025 First HD of Erie Bike Night – Every-other Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 – Harley Davidson of Erie
5/24/2025 Blessing of the Bikes – Vince Rizzone
5/30/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of PA Rights Rally
June 2025
6/5/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. South Erie Turners
6/14/2025 VFW 740 Annual Ride – VFW 740 Edinboro
6/7/2025 Thank a Vet Ride – McKean County American Legion Riders – Crosby Legion 976
6/14/2025 Teamster Horseman Annual Ride
6/20, 6/21, and 6/22/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of PA Annual HAZEN 2025 – Come to a meeting or text Tracie @ 814.450.7514 for tickets
6/21/2025 Angels Gone too Soon Ride – RAACA of Erie County
6/21/2025 Medal of Honor Ride – PA ALR Region 3/Legion County
6/21/2025 Annual Charity Ride – Titusville Legion 368
6/22/2025 5th Annual Benefit Ride (Helmet required) – Bradford Legion 108
6/28/2025 Annual All Wheels Ride – American Legion Riders Chapter 742 Fairview
6/29/2025 Shriners Ride, Bike & Car Show – Zem Zem Shriners, Sponsored by A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County, VFW 740, and Teamsters
July 2025
7/3/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. South Erie Turners
7/13/2025 Make A Wish Annual Ride
7/19/2025 Christmas in July – Toys for Tots Ride – HD of Erie
7/20/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Annual Bullseye Run
7/26/2025 14th Annual Jarrid King Memorial Ride – #571 Legion Riders
August 2025
8/2/2025 – Amy’s Ride – North East VFW
8/2/2025 – Post 773 Legion Riders Ride – Legion Rider Millcreek PA Post 773
8/5/2025 – Nation of Patriots Flag from Mentor Ohio to Erie Harley Davidson – Nation of Patriots
8/6/2025 – Nation of Patriots Flag from Erie Harley Davidson to Frewsburg – Nation of Patriots
8/7/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. South Erie Turners
8/9/2025 – Motorcycle Rodeo – Fire and Iron Station #280
8/10/2025 – RAACA Ice Cream Run – RAACA Erie PA
8/16/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County 48th Annual Run
8/23/2025 – Vicory Ride – Chrome Angels – If you have a sidecar, please contact Chrome Angels
8/23/2025 – Annual Ride – Girard Legion 494
September 2025
9/4/2025 A.B.A.T.E. of Erie County Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. South Erie Turners
9/6/2025 Annual 911 Ride – North East Legion 105
9/13/2025 VFW 740 Riders Run
9/13/2025 Annual Veterans Benefit Ride – Linesville (Samuel Wright) Legion 462
9/23/2025 Rally in the Valley Bikes & Blues
MISC.
HD of Erie Bike Night – Every-other Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 – Harley Davidson of Erie – Starting May 22, 2025
Roll In for Veterans Dates are TBD at this time.
Members In Action
- License Plates -vanity, veteran, etc.
- Rider Education
- Operation Save-A-Life is a motorcycle awareness program intended for school and civic groups. OSAL’s goal is to teach automobile drivers to be alert to motorcycle operators on the highways with the aim of helping everyone “share the road” safely.
- Safety Programs & Courses
- Passengers
- Age limits (legislation defeated)
- Emissions Testing
- Motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing.
- Handlebar Height
- Act 152 of 2002 eliminated any restriction on handlebar heights.
- Helmet Use
- Modified the helmet law to allow adult motorcyclists 21 years of age and older with two years experience or successfully completing the PA Motorcycle Safety Course to choose weather or not to wear a helmet. (September 4, 2003)
- Tolls Reduction
- Motorcyclists using the PA Turnpike and taking advantage of the E-Z Pass now receive a 25% discount on tolls. (June 2003)
- Unrestricted Parking
- Two (2) or more motorcycles may park within the same parking space without the risk of being arbitrarily ticketed in PA. (Act 123 of 2002)
ABATE of Erie County has donated monetary and/or resources to the following charitable enterprises:
- AJO Forever Fund
- Albion Food Pantry
- American Cancer Society
- American Legion Post 285 Memorial Fund
- Belle Valley Hose Company
- BikePAC
- Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) of Erie County
- Brookside Fire Department
- Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church
- Cody’s Wheels of Hope
- Corry Oncology Department
- Disabled American Veterans
- Emmaus Soup Kitchen
- Erie Food Bank
- Erie Skateboard Park
- Erie VA Medical Center
- Fairfield hose Company
- Gannondale
- Gettysburg Battlefield
- Highmark B/C Quad Games
- Hospice of Crawford County
- Hurricane Katrina Victims
- Injured Motorcycle Riders Foundation
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Kanzius Cancer Research Fund
- Kuhl Hose Company
- Lake Erie R.O.A.D. Crew
- Liberty Park Playground
- Local Boy Scout Troops
- Lower East Side Fighting Eagles Youth Gym
- Make-A-Wish March of Dimes
- McKean Fire Department
- Mercy Center for Women
- Mothers Against Teen Violence (MATV)
- Motorcycle Riders Foundation
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Operation Save-A-Life
- PA Riders Safety Course
- PA Soldiers and Sailors Home
- PennDOT Highway Clean-up
- Regional Cancer Center
- SafeNet
- Sarah Reed
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- Strings For A Cure
- The A.N.N.A. Shelter
- The Achievement Center
- Toys for Tots
- Trail of Treats
- Veterans Miracle Center Erie
- VFW Post 470
- Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Voices for Independence
Photo Gallery
Join Us
Do you enjoy the freedom to ride helmet-free in PA and want to keep that freedom? Having the option to customize and modify your bike is an added bonus, too. Your membership helps make these thing happen – among others. Your help and support are needed to protect and promote your right to ride.
MEETINGS ARE THE 1ST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 7PM
SOUTH ERIE TURNERS | 2663 PEACH ST, ERIE, PA 16508
Special Thanks to Platinum Our Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
- 4 Season Cycle
- ABATE of PA, District 1
- American Legion Riders Chapter 105
- American Legion Riders Post 159
- American Legion Riders Post 462
- Clark House
- Harley Davidson of Erie
- Home Tavern
- Kandy’s Adult Playground
- Lakeside Beach Bar
- Valley Gun Works
- VFW Post 1835
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