MEETINGS:

The Northern Virginia American Legion Riders chapter generally meets at 7:00 p.m. at Post 177 in Fairfax, VA the second Thursday of each month. 

For any specific information about our next meeting please visit the NEWS & EVENTS section.

Directions To Post 177:

American Legion Post 177 Location & Driving Directions:

From DC or the I-495 Beltway:

• Take I-66 West.

• Exit onto Route 50 East, Exit 57A.

• At junction of Routes 50 and 29, continue straight through intersection onto Route 236.

• Go 4 blocks then left on Oak Street

• Go 2 blocks

• Arrive at American Legion on the right, 3939 Oak Street

From Fairfax Circle and Other Parts East
( 2.2 Miles From Patriot H.D. Click For Route Map)

• Take Fairfax Blvd/Lee Hwy West

• Turn Left Just Past Paul VI High School (Old Fairfax High) at McDonalds

• Go 3 blocks (Around Curve and through stop sign) 

• Arrive at American Legion on Left, 3939 Oak St.

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Who We Are:

The American Legion Riders are members of the American Legion who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. They can be found participating in parades, partaking in motorcycling events, and supporting the communities in which they live, work, and play. Members of the ALR come from the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion. The American Legion Riders were formed to...

• Participate in parades and other ceremonies that are in keeping with the Aims and Purposes of the American legion.
   

• To promote motorcycle safety programs and to provide a social atmosphere for American Legion members who share the same interest. 
   

• To use our Association to promote and support programs of the American Legion through service to our Community, State and Nation.

The American Legion Riders is not a motorcycle club (M/C), and does not practice M/C rules or regulations. The American Legion Riders is family-oriented, just as is its parent organization: the American Legion.

Why We Ride

An article in The American Legion Magazine says it well. 

(Article Is in .PDF Format, 4MB)

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Brief History of the ALR:

In the fall of 1993 Chuck (Tramp) Dare shared a dream with the Commander at the American Legion Post 396 in Garden City, Michigan. The idea came about to start a motorcycle association that would operate within the American Legion. The idea was to provide an atmosphere whereas Post, Auxiliary and S.A.L. members, who shared an enthusiasm for motorcycles, could come together. It was meant to be a family oriented group.

They started with just a small group. Within a few months we grew to nineteen members. We worked on developing a set of by-laws to help us to provide structure to our group. They designed an emblem for the American Legion Riders. This emblem, contained within its design, the emblem of the American Legion. This emblem is worn today by Legion Rider groups throughout the country and is available to it's members through and State chapters. In 1996 they had an article published about the American Legion Riders in the American Legion National publication of the "Dispatch". An article in the American Legion Magazine soon followed up this article. In about 1996 "Tramp" moved to Texas, where he did a great job of promoting the Legion Rider program there. Today, there are groups of American Legion Riders throughout the country.

The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Legion Riders began its planning stages in late 2006.  By February 2007 the chapter was formed with support from American Legion Post 177 and 22 Riders became charter members of the chapter.  The chapter is growing leaps and bounds.  With each monthly meeting and event we see more and more members joining. 

We all do!!!!  Just because one person wears a leather motorcycle jacket and another wears a golf shirt and slacks, we now know that we can work together to promote the aims and purposes of the American Legion. We have done it, and everyone involved was able to see the benefit. The American Legion Riders was never intended to be a "Motorcycle Club". As stated, it is to be able to work with the Local Post to assist in promoting the American Legion.

The program was designed to have people work together and enjoy themselves. It may be a group of Riders working on a fundraiser for a local charity, it may be just a warm summer evening ride together or maybe just sitting at the Post sharing stories. It's all about members working together and playing together - it is there for them to enjoy.

Membership:

Membership in the Northern Virginia American Legion Riders is open to all members of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, or American Legion Auxiliary.  We would love to welcome you as a member of our sponsoring post, Post 177, however membership in the Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Legion Riders is not post specific.

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Suggested Vest Configuration:

The Virginia American Legion Riders suggest the following vest configuration.

Patches and Other Legion Riders Merchandise Are Available From American Legion Emblem Sales