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{{Short description|North American organization based on mopeds}}
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The '''Moped Army''' is an organization of ] enthusiasts, centered around 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 ] by Daniel Kastner, Simon King, and Brennan Sang, the organization has grown to include twenty-one official branches across the US.<ref> The '''Moped Army''' is an organization of ] 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.
{{cite news
|url= http://www.mopedarmy.com/members/view/
|accessdate= 2009-03-03
|title= Moped Army: Banches/Members
}}</ref> 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",<ref name=easternecho>
{{cite
|url= http://www.easternecho.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?4356
|date=22 September 2004
|accessdate= 2009-03-02
|title= Army revives 70s moto trend
|first= William
|last= Hageman
|publisher= ])
}}</ref> the Moped Army has been the subject of a graphic novel by ] and a documentary called '']''.<ref>{{cite news
|url= http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0425/p01s01-ussc.html
|date= 25 April 2006
|accessdate= 2009-03-03
|title= High gas prices propel a new 'moped madness'
|first= Patrik
|last= Jonsson
|publisher=Christian Science Monitor
}}</ref>


==Moped to South America== == About ==
Founded in 1997 as the "Decepticons" in ], by Daniel "Weber" Kastner, Simon King, and Brennan Sang.<ref name=":branches">{{Cite web |title=Branches — Moped Army |url=https://www.mopedarmy.com/branches/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613180705/https://www.mopedarmy.com/branches/ |archive-date=2023-06-13 |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=www.mopedarmy.com |language=en}}</ref> The founders and other ] were attracted to mopeds due to their uniqueness and for being socially responsible.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last=Jonsson |first=Patrik |date=25 April 2006 |title=High gas prices propel a new 'moped madness' |work=] |publisher=] |url=http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0425/p01s01-ussc.html |url-status=live |access-date=2009-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613181247/https://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0425/p01s01-ussc.html |archive-date=2023-06-13}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2005 |title=The Iron Hoodies |url=https://www.metrotimes.com/arts/the-iron-hoodies-2182778 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=Detroit Metro Times |language=en}}</ref> The Moped Army was planned as a network to strengthen the community.<ref name=":3" />
]
In 2006 two Moped Army members, Graham French and Zach Levenberg,<ref>{{cite news
|url= http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/12/27/DDGU0GCPP51.DTL
|date= 27 December 2005
|accessdate= 2009-03-03
|title= Moped diaries: You pedal, you ride, you hit a top speed of 20 mph. But their owners wouldn't have it any other way.
|first= Reyhan
|last= Harmanci
|publisher= San Francisco Chronicle
}}</ref> traveled 13,000 miles from ] to ] on Puch Maxi mopeds. They later released a documentary and a book of their journey both called "Moped to South America", consisting of the pictures and video they shot along the way.
<ref>{{cite news
|url= http://somervillenews.typepad.com/the_somerville_news/2008/09/moped-lovers-ri.html
|date= 20 September 2008
|accessdate= 2009-03-03
|title= Moped lovers ride into Union Square on two wheels
|first= Liz
|last= Nichols
|publisher= Somerville News
}}</ref>


Members ride 1970s 2-horsepower mopeds that go 25-30 MPH. Due to the mopeds age and speed, they are inexpensive to purchase and maintain with more experienced members teaching newer ones. Members join for solidarity and support and are typically students or recent graduates with men making up roughly two-thirds of all members.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Hageman |first=William |date=August 1, 2004 |title=Moped Army is fueled with all the might a 2-horsepower engine can muster |pages=13-1, 13-8 |work=The Chicago Tribune |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/231300451/?terms=%22moped%20army%22&match=1 |access-date=January 1, 2024}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=May 7, 2007 |title=Mopeds / FIx them yourself |url=https://wikipedialibrary.wmflabs.org/ |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=Cedar Rapids Gazette |pages=1, 6 |language=en}}</ref> In larger cities such as San Francisco, riders appreciate the ease of parking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harmanci |first=Reyhan |date=2005-12-27 |title=Moped diaries / You pedal, you ride, you hit a top speed of 20... |url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/moped-diaries-you-pedal-you-ride-you-hit-a-2555441.php |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=SFGATE |language=en}}</ref>
==Rise Against music video==
Members of the Chicago branch of Moped Army, ''Peddy Cash'', are featured in the music video for the song "]" by the American rock band ], which was released in September 2008. In the video they are seen riding their mopeds through a city, placing home-made bombs on government buildings.


==Notes== === Branches ===
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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 "Swarm and Destroy."<ref name="easternecho">{{citation |last=Hageman |first=William |title=Army revives 70s moto trend |date=22 September 2004 |url=http://www.easternecho.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?4356 |work=]) |access-date=2009-03-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050428075448/http://www.easternecho.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?4356 |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 April 2005}}</ref> Branches host local rides at a regular cadence and an annual muti-day rally where they invite riders from the national branches to ride in their city.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />


As of 2023, there are 28 active branches and 7 emeritus branches of the Moped Army.<ref name=":branches" /> The emeritus distinction is granted to branches that have been with the Moped Army for over a decade and requested retirement.<ref name=":branches" />
==References==

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==In popular culture==
* {{citation |last=Aproberts |first= Alison |title= Two for the road: Are half the wheels twice as nice? Ask the growing crowds riding scooters, mopeds and motorcycles |newspaper= ] |date= 15 July 2007 }}
=== ''Swarm and Destroy'' (2002) ===
* {{citation |last=Lloyd |first= Jennifer |title= For the love of a bike: Lust for mopeds revs their little engines |newspaper= ] |date= |accesdate= 2010-06-00 |url= http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2002069263_moped22.html }}
] of the 2002 documentary, ''Swarm and Destroy'']]In 2002, at an event held in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by the Decepticons’ branch of the Moped Army, a documentary titled ''Swarm and Destroy'' was filmed. The documentary chronicles the event in Kalamazoo as well as moped culture as a whole. The individuals documented for the production of the film recounted tales of bizarre happenings while riding their mopeds, and shared what inspired them to come together in camaraderie.<ref>{{Cite web |last=VanPutten |first=Michael |date=2021-03-22 |title='Swarm and Destroy' documentary tells the story of The Moped Army |url=https://www.michaelvanputten.com/moped-army-swarm-destroy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613181526/https://www.michaelvanputten.com/moped-army-swarm-destroy/ |archive-date=2023-06-13 |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=Michael VanPutten |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
* {{citation |last= Hageman |first= William |title= The mild ones ; Moped Army is fueled with all the might a 2-horsepower engine can muster |newspaper= ] |date= 1 August 2004 |page= 1 }}

* {{citation |first= Will |last= Shanley |title= Denver abuzz in moped 'bikers' At least six clubs for the easy-riding and inexpensive motorized scooters have sprouted up around the city |newspaper= ] |date= 25 October 2004 |page= E-02 }}
=== ''Moped Army'' graphic novel (2005) ===
* {{citation |last =Smiley |first= Lauren |title= 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|newspaper= ] |date= 7 November 2006 |url= http://www.sfweekly.com/2007-11-07/news/the-angry-moped-gangs-of-san-francisco |accessdate= 2010-06-09 }}
The Moped Army has been the subject of a graphic novel by Paul Sizer.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sizer |first=Paul |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NI0qAAAAYAAJ |title=Moped Army |date=2005 |publisher=Cafe Digital Comics |isbn=978-0-9768565-4-2 |language=en}}</ref> Founders of the organization provided technical information of mopeds to support the storyline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WMU News - Army of 'Moped' fans await award announcements |url=https://www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/2006/05/019.html |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=www.wmich.edu}}</ref>
{{refend}}

=== Rise Against music video (2008) ===
Members of the "emeritus" Chicago branch of Moped Army, ''Peddy Cash'', were featured in the music video for the song "]" by the American rock band ], which was released in September 2008. In the video, they are seen riding their mopeds through a city and planting bombs.<ref>{{Citation |title=Rise Against - Re-Education (Through Labor) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnbvOi4SpSk |work=] | date=13 December 2009 |access-date=2023-06-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613182618/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnbvOi4SpSk&feature=youtu.be |url-status=live |language=en |archive-date=2023-06-13}}</ref>


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North American organization based on mopeds
Moped Army
A 2008 rally organized by Moped Army
Formation1997
Location
Region served
Membership
  • 965 (active)
  • 307 (emeritus)
Official language
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
Leader
  • Daniel "Weber" Kastner
  • Simon King
  • Brennan Sang
Websitewww.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.

About

Founded in 1997 as the "Decepticons" in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by Daniel "Weber" Kastner, Simon King, and Brennan Sang. The founders and other millennials were attracted to mopeds due to their uniqueness and for being socially responsible. The Moped Army was planned as a network to strengthen the community.

Members ride 1970s 2-horsepower mopeds that go 25-30 MPH. Due to the mopeds age and speed, they are inexpensive to purchase and maintain with more experienced members teaching newer ones. Members join for solidarity and support and are typically students or recent graduates with men making up roughly two-thirds of all members. In larger cities such as San Francisco, riders appreciate the ease of parking.

Branches

Landsquids branch emblem

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 "Swarm and Destroy." Branches host local rides at a regular cadence and an annual muti-day rally where they invite riders from the national branches to ride in their city.

As of 2023, there are 28 active branches and 7 emeritus branches of the Moped Army. The emeritus distinction is granted to branches that have been with the Moped Army for over a decade and requested retirement.

In popular culture

Swarm and Destroy (2002)

Title card of the 2002 documentary, ‘Swarm and Destroy’
Title card of the 2002 documentary, Swarm and Destroy

In 2002, at an event held in Kalamazoo, Michigan, by the Decepticons’ branch of the Moped Army, a documentary titled Swarm and Destroy was filmed. The documentary chronicles the event in Kalamazoo as well as moped culture as a whole. The individuals documented for the production of the film recounted tales of bizarre happenings while riding their mopeds, and shared what inspired them to come together in camaraderie.

Moped Army graphic novel (2005)

The Moped Army has been the subject of a graphic novel by Paul Sizer. Founders of the organization provided technical information of mopeds to support the storyline.

Rise Against music video (2008)

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.

External links

References

  1. ^ "Branches — Moped Army". www.mopedarmy.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  2. ^ Jonsson, Patrik (25 April 2006). "High gas prices propel a new 'moped madness'". The Christian Science Monitor. The Christian Science Monitor. Archived from the original on 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
  3. ^ "The Iron Hoodies". Detroit Metro Times. October 12, 2005. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  4. ^ Hageman, William (August 1, 2004). "Moped Army is fueled with all the might a 2-horsepower engine can muster". The Chicago Tribune. pp. 13–1, 13–8. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "Mopeds / FIx them yourself". Cedar Rapids Gazette. May 7, 2007. pp. 1, 6. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  6. Harmanci, Reyhan (2005-12-27). "Moped diaries / You pedal, you ride, you hit a top speed of 20..." SFGATE. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  7. Hageman, William (22 September 2004), "Army revives 70s moto trend", Eastern Echo), archived from the original on 28 April 2005, retrieved 2009-03-02
  8. VanPutten, Michael (2021-03-22). "'Swarm and Destroy' documentary tells the story of The Moped Army". Michael VanPutten. Archived from the original on 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  9. Sizer, Paul (2005). Moped Army. Cafe Digital Comics. ISBN 978-0-9768565-4-2.
  10. "WMU News - Army of 'Moped' fans await award announcements". www.wmich.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. "Rise Against - Re-Education (Through Labor)", Re-Education (Through Labor), 13 December 2009, archived from the original on 2023-06-13, retrieved 2023-06-13
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