Moped Army
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| Formation | 1997 |
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Region served | US |
| Website | http://www.mopedarmy.com/ |
The Moped Army is an organization of moped enthusiasts, centered on the organization's website which serves as a catalyst for the spread of moped culture and the organization of moped-related events throughout the US and Canada. Founded in 1997 as the Decepticons in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by Daniel "Weber" Kastner, Simon King, and Brennan Sang, and as of September 2016 several branches have retired and hold "Emeritus" status.[1] The branches each have a unique name, often inspired by the city in which they are based, and are self-governing; implementing their own criteria regarding membership and activities. With the motto of "Swarm and Destroy",[2] the Moped Army has been the subject of a graphic novel by and a documentary called Swarm and Destroy.[3]
Rise Against music video[]
Members of the "emeritus" Chicago branch of Moped Army, Peddy Cash, were featured in the music video for the song "Re-Education (Through Labor)" by the American rock band Rise Against, which was released in September 2008. In the video they are seen riding their mopeds through a city and planting bombs.
Notes[]
- ^ "Moped Army: Branches". Retrieved 2012-02-03.
- ^ Hageman, William (22 September 2004), "Army revives 70s moto trend", Eastern Echo), archived from the original on 28 April 2005, retrieved 2009-03-02
- ^ Jonsson, Patrik (25 April 2006). "High gas prices propel a new 'moped madness'". Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
References[]
- Aproberts, Alison (15 July 2007), "Two for the road: Are half the wheels twice as nice? Ask the growing crowds riding scooters, mopeds and motorcycles", Sacramento Bee
- Lloyd, Jennifer, "For the love of a bike: Lust for mopeds revs their little engines", Seattle Times, retrieved 2010-06-01
- Hageman, William (1 August 2004), "The mild ones; Moped Army is fueled with all the might a 2-horsepower engine can muster", Chicago Tribune, p. 1
- Shanley, Will (25 October 2004), "Denver abuzz in moped 'bikers' At least six clubs for the easy-riding and inexpensive motorized scooters have sprouted up around the city", Denver Post, p. E-02
- Smiley, Lauren (7 November 2006), "The Angry Moped Gangs of San Francisco; What happens when one SF Weekly reporter dares to penetrate the inner circles of post-track-bike hipsters", SF Weekly, retrieved 2010-06-09
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