The American Legion Riders is a program of the American Legion. Membership is open only to members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and The Sons of The American Legion. Members must own and ride motorcycles and maintain active membership within The American Legion Family.
American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded servicemembers and scholarships. True to the Legion’s grassroots tradition, each chapter manages its programs at the post level, where the best ideas are born. The Riders are part of many projects and events, including:
- The Virginia Legacy Run, an annual cross-state fundraising ride to various cities and Posts.
- Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities.
- Local memorial ceremonies, community parades, and escorting fallen Veterans.
Important Dates
June 23-25, 2022 – Virginia Legacy Run
October 7-9, 2022 – American Legion Riders Virginia Rally
ALR Forms and Information
2022 Virginia Legacy Run Registration
2022 Virginia Legacy Run Hotel Listings
2021 Virginia Legacy Run Route Maps
2021 In State Legacy Run Kickoff – June 24, 2021
2021 Virginia ALR Rally Registration
Virginia American Legion Riders Facebook
About The Committee
2021-2022 American Legion Rider Sub-Committee
Chairman: Jim Althouse (284)
Vice Chairman: Adrian L. Klaas (284)
Safety/Road Captain: Paul Jenkins (284)
Adjutant: Don Forshey (25)
Regional Directors:
EAST: Randy Gunn (284), Asst: Herbie Williams (221)
WEST: Philip Shepard (325), Asst: Ron Krauklis (104)
NORTH: Fred Santiago (290), Asst: Dennis Madtes (176)
Members: Brad Harter (284), Rob Phelps (325), Tim Walters (148), Sam Strater (144), Craig Hendrickson (176), Don Strawder (176)
Chairman Emeritus: Chuck Talley (144)
Advisory Consultant: Jimmy Jones (368)
PDC Advisor: Dale Chapman (325)
The ALR is a program of the American Legion. Membership is open only to members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and The Sons of The American Legion. Members must own and ride motorcycles and maintain active membership within The American Legion Family. The American Legion Riders promote the Four Pillars of The American Legion worldwide.
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