Motorcyclists across Central Illinois ride to Springfield for annual rally

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BARTONVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) – When temperatures rise, it's no surprise people could see more motorcycles hitting the roads.

Riders across Central Illinois gathered together Sunday morning for a ride to Springfield for the Annual A.B.A.T.E Freedom Rally.

"When people go several months without seeing motorcycles we got to make them aware that we are back out there," said Peo-Taz Chapter A.B.A.T.E Vice President, Jim Culver.

Members of the Peo-Taz Chapter in Bartonville gathered to raise awareness for safety and education.

"May is the motorcycle awareness month," said Peo-Taz Chapter A.B.A.T.E President, Mark Rassi.

Group leaders say their goal is to educate motorcyclists and other people on the road too.

"ABATE is a brotherhood about training and education and we work on making the motorcycle community aware of the safety education that's offered and the public on who we are," said Culver.

Riders in Bartonville were escorted by police at 10 a.m. Their second stop was in Lincoln and then together they drove to Springfield.


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