Upcoming Event: Sunday, June 7th, 2015: 3rd Annual “T’s Ride” (Hudson, MA)

Sunday, June 7th, 2015 from 1pm – 4pm
3rd Annual T’s Ride to honor Tony “T” Fasulo
Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge 959
99 Park Street, Hudson, MA
Facebook Event Page

Rain or Shine! Ride or Drive!! Be there for the games, music, laughs, raffle and more!!

Click here for the event flyer and all the event details.

The Xtreme Riders and American Veterans Motorcycle Club invite you to join in a Memorial Ride and Celebration of the life of their Brother, Tony “T” Fasulo who left us after crashing on Route 290. Funds in excess of event expense have been designated by T’s family and brothers to benefit the Worcester County and Massachusetts Motorcyclist Survivor’s Funds. Bikers Helping Bikers.

Thursday, June 4th: Services Celebrating the Life of Doug Usher

Celebration of Doug Usher’s Life Riders Requested Thursday, June 4, starting at 10:30 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. service at Lyons Funeral Home, 28 Elm Street, Danvers Obituary for Doug Usher Facebook Event Page Please join us, with the family and friends of Doug Usher, on your bikes this Thursday morning, June 4th.  We will ‘cone-off’ an area for motorcycle parking. Doug passed earlier this month.  In 2002, a driver turned left in front of his oncoming motorcycle in Plymouth, resulting in horrific injuries.  Doctors said 10% chance of survival, likely never to walk again . . .but he fought and pretty much beat those odds, with about a 60% recovery, resulting with daily, on-going struggles.  He lived life and fought the fight.  His family, who includes local rider and long-time “Riders Helping Riders” supporter Sue Boaman Diecidue, have asked, in lieu of flowers, to donate to the Massachusetts  Motorcyclists Survivor’s Fund, in Dougie’s memory. Donations may be made in Doug’s memory using PayPal (below) or by mail with checks payable to MMSF, Inc., (MMSF, P.O. Box 446, Topsfield, MA 01983).

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This Weekend’s Events: Honoring Nelson’s Family, Eddy’s Memorial Ride

Saturday May 16th, 2015
Ipswich  VFW
11am – 2pm (Presentations at noon)
Facebook Event Page

Cookout honoring and thanking the family of Nelson Selig, who allowed us into their lives the past 15 years after Nelson’s death on May 2, 2000. That tragedy sparked an “awareness” for motorcycle safety in Massachusetts, and we appreciate his entire family for allowing that.

Co-hosted by the Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor’s Fund (MMSF), Bikers Helping Bikers and Check Twice Signs – we were going to have it in their back yard, but figured over the 15 years, more than 50 families helped, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of supporters over those years, we’ll be at where it all began, the Ipswich VFW, 11 a.m., to 2 p.m., with presentations at high noon. Ride or drive in and give your thanks to Nelson’s family.

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Sunday May 17th, 2015 Eddy’s Memorial Ride
Aces and Eights Clubhouse (Western Ave., Essex)
11am – Pullout.   1pm – Afterparty.
Facebook Page

Join the Aces and Eights for Eddy’s Memorial Ride on Sunday May 17th, 2015.  Staging at 10am, Kick Stands Up at 11am, Afterparty back at the A&E Clubhouse at 1pm.

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April 2015’s Turkey Shoot Hot Shots

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Fourth Annual MMSF Turkey Shoot League.  The final Turkey Shoot of the season was last Friday, April 3rd.  Congratulations to our Turkey Shoot Top Shots and Team Champions!

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Turkey Shoot Champs: Sleepers

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Turkey Shoot Champs: Jeff and Pam

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Turkey Shoot Top Shot: Johnny McLaughlin

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Paul Steve and Don at Turkey Shoot

 

“By the Numbers” from the MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles

Thanks to the MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles the following motorcycle data for Massachusetts is available in the attachment (PDF) below, and provides numerous, detailed charts showing historical motorcycle data through FY2014.  Click the “By The Numbers” image below, or here, to read/view more.

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Data Collected through 12/31/2014:
Registrations
2014 = 160,115 (up from 157,094 in 2013, down from high of 186,000 in 2010)
Licenses
335,618 (28,228 or 8.4% under age 29; 99,196 or 29.5% ages 50-59
Permits
17,246
Basic Rider Education Course
7,402 enrolled;
Experienced Rider Ed Course
761 enrolled
Fatalities
2014 = 36 (down from 38 in 2013; 53 in 2012; 36 in 2011)
5-year average (2010-2014) = 40.8
3-year average (2012-2014) = 42.3