From the Road
Ride reports, Post news, and stories from the American Legion Riders of Post 259 in Oneonta, NY.
What the world needs now, is love, sweet love
Something happened to me today that I feel compelled to share. It’s easy to think that the things we do as Riders are small moments in a long line of events. A ride here. A…
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Riding the Hawk’s Nest: A Scenic Journey with the American Legion Riders Post 259 & the Red Knights Chapter 44
556883879815596330977278352620954577315563n Hawk's Nest There are motorcycle rides, and then there are rides that etch themselves into memory. When the American Legion Riders…
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Honoring Our Heroes: American Legion Riders Post 259 Escort Local Veterans on Honor Flight to Albany Airport
In a powerful display of patriotism and unity, the American Legion Riders of Post 259 proudly escorted a group of local veterans to Albany International Airport as part of the…
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Honoring Our Veterans on Veterans Day: A History and Observance
November 11th is Veterans Day, our federal holiday dedicated to honoring the service members of our military and showing our appreciation for their sacrifices. Originally…
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Join the American Legion Riders Post 259 in Oneonta, NY: Embrace the Ride and the Brother & Sisterhood
legion rider run legion riders run Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking to connect with a community that shares your passion for riding and dedication to supporting…
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ALR 259 and Red Knights 44 Work Together for a Good Cause
The American Legion Riders Post 259 and the Red Knights Chapter 44 want to thank the community for the success of their boot drive held on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Raising…
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3 Area Students Receive Legacy Scholarship
Motorcyclists from the American Legion Riders of Post 259 recently awarded three scholarships to students from Oneonta, Worcester, and Morris as part of their Legacy…
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Rider Memory Bear Program
American Legion Riders Post 259 members Sharon Parshall and Vic Bronner created the program “Rider Memory Bear” that donates to the family of a veteran a handmade stuffed bear,…
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Make a Difference, Volunteer!
Nowadays especially, there are a lot of people, organizations, and businesses who could use a helping hand, which makes the work of local volunteers particularly important.…
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Safe Charity Motorcycle Runs During The COVID-19 Pandemic
H35A3464-scale20200914-0221331 Safe Charity Motorcycle Runs During The COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 has changed the way we all need to proceed in public. When planning for your…
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100 Years for the American Legion Auxilary
The American Legion Auxiliary - 100 Years of Service Not Self The American Legion Auxiliary will turn 100 on Nov. 10, 2019. Our milestone celebration comes a few months after…
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Top 10 Motorcycle Songs on WALR 25.9 + 5 bonus tracks
Boy, these were hard to choose. There are really so many good songs, not all the songs on this list are my speed but they are cute or iconic. Something for everyone! WALR 25.9…
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What is a "Dry Run" Motorcycle Ride?
DryRuns and DryRuns.org is not a part of the American Legion Riders. DryRuns.org is a separate initiative built to help all motorcycle organizations, promote responsible riding…
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How to Properly Handle the Stars and Stripes
ALR Blogs Chris Chase Friday, 14 June 2019 Old Glory, the Stars and Stripes, the Star Spangled Banner… whatever you call it, the flag of the United States of America is a…
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Memorial Day is An Opportunity to Honor the Fallen
ALR Blogs Chris Chase Monday, 27 May 2019 Memorial Day is the day we set aside to honor the servicemen and servicewomen who have fallen in the line of duty. While this day of…
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Celebrating Our Service Members on Armed Forces Day
ALR Blogs Chris Chase Friday, 17 May 2019 "It is fitting and proper that we devote one day each year to paying special tribute to those whose constancy and courage constitute…
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To Be Safe on the Road, You Need to Be Visible
ALR Blogs Chris Chase Wednesday, 15 May 2019 We know we don’t have to tell you how exhilarating it can be to ride… we also shouldn’t have to tell you how dangerous it has the…
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American Legion Riders Post 259 Vest and Patches
With the influx of new members, I decided to put together this blog as a starting point for them to get patched up. Personally, I think the vest and patch thing is pretty fun.…
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Spring is here! Get Road Ready with These Tips!
Traditionally, spring is the time we all commit to cleaning up our homes, garages and work spaces from the long winter months. Spring also means the roads are clearing up, so…
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Riding a Motorcycle with your Dog!
Motorcycle Add-Ons Chris Chase Monday, 27 August 2018 1 Comment Pixel's Harley Road King This blog is going to cover everything I've learned about riding a motorcycle with your…
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Thank you for checking out our website and coming to what will be our blog section. We will be posting content here regularly about topics about the club, the American Legion…
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