May is motorcycle awareness month. As the weather warms up, we will be seeing more of our brothers and sisters out on the road. I know I've already put a few miles on my bike. As riders we know how hard it can be for cars to notice us on the road, especially after a long winter. So, let’s make sure people on the road know we are here.

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Metro has had a very busy last few weeks and we have no intentions of slowing down! We had a good turnout of Metro members at A.B.A.T.E. U in Alexandria. Jameson and Benny learned a lot in their classes that they plan on using to make Metro the best it can be! Shannon learned a lot in her first B.O.D. Lots of fun and informative classes were held from the Membership Kickoff party to a class about Motorcycle clubs. After all the meetings, the fun began. Metro donated quite a few items to the auction that helped to bring in money for A.B.A.T.E. Jameson and Shannon also got to act as A.B.A.T.E. U sheriffs and put people in “jail” for a donation. The Metro presence at A.B.A.T.E. U. was fantastic and I can’t wait to see what next years has to offer.

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Metro partnered with Sand Dunes in their Dial-ARide booth at Dirty Rotten Biker Fest on May 3rd. Sylvester Nagle and Chad Marchand were more than welcoming to have Jameson, Shannon, and JJ help them spread the word of A.B.A.T.E. and Dial-A-Ride. Lots of Metro members stopped by to say hi and grab a swag bag. We got to talk to a lot of new people to tell them what we are about and even signed up a few new members. Southern Express once again rocked the house at this event. If you have not seen them perform yet you are missing out.

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By the time this issue reaches your mailbox our Metromorial event will have happened. With Southern Express taking the stage you know this event was one to be at. Many thanks to all who volunteered to make this event great. Mary Bazoff kept the kids entertained running the games for the little ones. Thanks to all our vendors that set up at our event to help make it successful. A big Mr Potatohead thank you to Ron for his roasted corn and loaded baked potatoes. Thank you to Shannon and the other bakers who set up the bake sale. And a big thank you to everyone who attended, purchased a ticket, entered the bike show and hung out with Metro. Also want to thank Route 47 for once again hosting our event. This event wouldn’t be the same without all of you. And if you were unable to make it this year, don’t worry, we will be back in 2026 so make sure you clear that calendar space now.

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We did not have a taco night in May due to Cinco De Mayo, but taco night will be back on Monday, June 2nd at Casa Rio in Anoka. Casa Rio has been one of our biggest supporters for over 10 years so Metro members said thank you by showing up on Cinco De Mayo to support a business that has continually supported us.

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Lastly, if you haven’t heard, Metro will be hosting bike nights at the Coon Rapids VFW from 5:00- 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month before the chapter meeting. Bring your bikes and hang out with Metro. Maybe even stay for the meeting to see what we have going on.

More exciting stuff to be coming soon! Keep an eye on the Metro facebook group for more details! See Metro Chapter

 

• Shannon

 

Upcoming Events:

 

June 2nd and July 7th, Taco Night at Casa Rio 4:00 -8:00pm

 

June 15th and July 20th, Brunch at Route 47 Pub and Grub, 8:00am-noon

 

June 10th and Tuesday July 8th, Bike Nights at the Coon Rapids VFW, 5:00-7:00pm

 

More exciting stuff to be coming soon! Keep an eye on the Metro Facebook group for more details!