Moped Army

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The Moped Army is a group of avid moped riders, originally formed in Kalamazoo[1], Michigan as the Decepticons in 1997 by three friends while attending Western Michigan University.[2] Eventually, as other moped riders showed an interest in creating their own branches associated with the Decepticons, the Moped Army was formed, with the Decepticons subsequently becoming a branch of the Moped Army.

In its mission statement, the Moped Army describes itself as "...the organizational end result of an outcropping of moped enthusiasts throughout the nation."[3] To that end, the Moped Army's website hosts a forum and the Moped Wiki, which provide informational resources to the greater moped community, and many of the branches host public events throughout the year.

In 2003, Hardcore Productions released a documentary on the Moped Army, Swarm and Destroy. The footage was shot mostly at the Decepticon's BBQ 6 event, and contains anecdotes about moped lifestyle and the history of the Moped Army.[4]

In 2006, comic writer/artist Paul Sizer authored a science fiction graphic novel entitled "Moped Army" inspired by the organization.[5]

As of autumn 2006, the greater organization comprised 18 branches, with roughly 350 members in total.[6]


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[edit] References

  1. ^ Moped Army history on the Moped Army Wiki
  2. ^ Swarm and Destroy is Motto of Moped Army. Kalamazoo Gazette. Retrieved on 2006-11-16.
  3. ^ Moped Army - Mission Statement
  4. ^ Swarm and Destroy: A Moped Army Documentary - $16.00 @ 1977 Mopeds: Moped Parts, New and Vintage Mopeds, and Performance Parts and Accessories
  5. ^ Paul Sizer's MOPED ARMY Graphic Novel
  6. ^ Moped Army - Branches / Members


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