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 23-24, 2023 – Virginia Legacy Run
September 29, 30 & October 1, 2023 – American Legion Riders Virginia Rally
November 4, 2023 – New American Legion Riders Virginia Chapter 233 Installation of Officers
ALR Forms and Information
2023 Virginia ALR Rally Flyer
2023 Virginia ALR Rally Registration Form
2023 Virginia ALR High Mileage and Safety Award
2023 Virginia ALR High Mileage and Safety Award Letter
2023 Virginia Legacy Run Registration
2023 Virginia Legacy Run Hotel Listings
2023 Virginia Legacy Run Route Plan
2023 Virginia Legacy Run Honorary Road Captain
Press Release: 17th Annual American Legion Legacy Run To Pass Through and Stop in Wise County and the City of Norton, Virginia On August 23, 2023
VA ALR Facebook Page
About The Committee
2023-2024 American Legion Rider Sub-Committee
Chairman: Adrian “Skip” Klaas (284)
Vice Chairman: Philip Shepard (325)
Adjutant: Don Forshey (25)
Safety/Road Captain: Martin Partridge (290)
Regional Directors:
EAST: Herbie Williams (221), Asst: Katy Lacy (2), Members: Kyle Weiss (148), David Workman
WEST: Ron Krauklis (104), Asst: Lynn Boeteller
NORTH: Patricia Fitzgerald (290), Asst: Chris Payne (77)
Members: Randy Gunn (284), Sam Strater (144), Nelson Ritter (21), Martin Partridge (290), William Kelton (1097), H B Hall Jr (8)
Chairman Emeritus: Chuck Talley (144)
Advisory Consultant: Jimmy Jones;(368)
PDC Advisor: Frank Hillyard (77)
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.