The American Legion Riders (ALR) began at a Garden City, Michigan Legion Post in 1993. What began as a program for all members of the American Legion family who shared a love of motorcycles now has chapters around the country and the world. The chapters focus on comradery and raising funds for scholarships, veterans and other local interests. Once a year, ALR members combine their efforts into a nationwide Legacy Ride that has helped raise over $12 million to provide college funds for children of military personnel who lost their lives on duty or became 50 percent or more disabled following the ...