The mission of the Association of Independent Riders is to preserve, promote and protect motorcyclists rights and freedoms.

The AIR founders met for the first time in 1980 to discuss the formation
of a motorcycle riders group. AIR became an official group July 9th, 1981. It wasn't until a year later that the original members decided on the name.

Though membership totals have varied over the years, there have been on average 15 members that have stood the test of time. Today AIR members are activists for biker rights and safety, but also like to host rides and sponsor community biker events. AIR members host a biker dance each year in Bellechester, MN, rain or shine, on the Saturday night of Mother's day weekend. Also, AIR sponsors a fun run on the Saturday of Father's day weekend. Yearly or biennially AIR sponsors a night called the "Political Forum" to meet our local polititions and ask them questions about their viewpoint on many issues concerning biker rights and safety.

People often ask, how can an "Association" have independent riders in it? The reason is that each of AIR's members are recreational riders who gather for community and brotherhood. AIR is not considered a "motorcycle club" or affiliated with any motorcycle club as we do not wear any colors. Most importantly, Every AIR member is a member of other motorcycle rights organizations such as the Minnesota Motorcycle Rights Association (MMRA), St. Croix Valley Riders (SCVR, AIR are all current members), The Motorcycle Rider Foundation (MRF), ABATE and Minnesota Dail-A-Ride.

Interested members must meet and ride with the club before
they are voted on for possible membership into AIR. Contact: cyclefreak66@yahoo.com


May 2009 T.B.A.
Bellechester Biker Dance
At the Bellechester Community Center
Bellechester, MN

June 2009 T.B.A.
Fathers Day Ride Meet in Zumbro Falls at Noon.