We joined American Legion Riders Post 15 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and that meant new vests for our patches—so we rode over to Schafer Leather in Marietta, Ohio for gear that’s built to last.
Why we joined the American Legion Riders
Motorcycling has always been about more than the miles. It’s the people you meet, the values you share, and that moment you realize you’ve found your crew. That’s why we’re proud to say we’ve joined the American Legion Riders – Post 15 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
For us, this wasn’t about adding another patch to the vest. The Legion Riders show up—for veterans, for service, and for giving back through rides and community work—and that lines up with what riding has always meant to us. It felt like the right turn at the right time. And since I’m a veteran, it just makes sense.
Post 15 Legion Riders have a good number or riders from all branches of service, except Space Force (it might be to soon to have many veterans from that branch). We are looking forward to the rides this year.
New vests, new chapter (and a stop at Schafer Leather)
Joining the Legion Riders comes with a few changes—starting with the gear. We needed new vests set up for our American Legion Riders patches, so we pointed the bikes toward Schafer Leather in Marietta, Ohio.
If you’ve never been, Schafer isn’t just a shop—it’s a piece of American craftsmanship history. They’ve been at it for five generations, going all the way back to 1867. That’s not a slogan—that’s a whole lot of years doing leather the right way.
You notice it the moment you walk in: that clean leather smell, the attention to detail, and a crew that actually takes the time to help instead of rushing you out the door. While we were getting measured and sorting out the vest details, Debbie also checked something off her list—a new set of chaps.
There’s something fitting about starting a new chapter with gear from a local place that understands longevity. The American Legion Riders are about honor, service, and commitment. Schafer Leather seems to run on those same principles—do it right, take care of people, and make it last. We’re looking forward to riding with the Post 15 crew, supporting the causes they support, and earning these colors the right way—one ride, one event, one handshake at a time. If you see us out and about, come say hello. And if you’re anywhere near Marietta and need leather that’ll still be with you years from now, Schafer is worth the stop.
