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THE OLD ONE JOINS AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS

18 - Portsmouth, RI

Frank "The Old One" Pine - reportedly the oldest licensed motorcyclist in the country - has joined American Legion Riders Chapter at Post 2, W. Warwick, RI. At 96, he is co-founding member of the Viking Riders, member of the Star Riders, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) and RI Patriot Guard Riders.

Photo caption: LEFT - Frank circa 1931 astride what I believe is a 1929 Indian. RIGHT - Frank going for a ride on his 95th birthday in 2009. He's still riding at 96 having recently participated in Echo Taps Worldwide with both the CVMA and ALR on 15 MAY 2010.

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