Join the Riders

Welcome to the American Legion Riders - Chapter 71 in Clayton, NC

We look forward to your riding with our Chapter and your participation in all of our events. The national Eligibility Requirements for Riders are:

  • Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.
  • Members must be legally registered motorcycle owners or be the legally registered owner's spouse within the state of registration.
  • All operators must be properly licensed and insured per state laws.
  • All members must obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which they are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.

Our regular meeting is on the second Monday of every month, at 6:00 PM at Post 71. Your presence will add to our fellowship, and your input into our activities will be welcome.

Helpful Hints For Riding With Us

General information about the Riders can be found at: http://www.legion.org/riders/about  

It includes the above-listed rules for Riders.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation provides a handout on group riding. https://msf-usa.org/downloads/Group_Ride.pdf

It includes procedures and signals you will need to know during a ride.

Patches, vests and pins are obtainable at: https://emblem.legion.org/Legion-Riders/departments/11/

If you have questions about notations or placement of patches, just ask.

You will be kept abreast of all meetings, planned rides and events by emails from the Director, Road Captain or the Rider member organizing the event.

Ride safe!

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