Michael Hupy, President of Hupy and Abraham, is reinforcing his long-standing commitment to the motorcycle community, preserving the history of motorcycling while advancing rider safety.
Hupy donated an initial $5,000 donation to support the 2026 Project Guardians motorcycle build, with an additional $5,000 contribution once the project reaches $10,000 in fundraising – making it a $20,000 donation.
A lifelong advocate for motorcycle rights and rider awareness, Hupy is a lifetime member of ABATE of Wisconsin and has been recognized by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation for his unwavering dedication to motorcyclists nationwide. Attorney Hupy said the project reflects everything he believes in, adding, “By combining a custom build with rider safety education, Project Guardians ensures that the future of motorcycling is just as strong as its past.”
As part of Project Guardians, Road Guardians will oversee the creation of a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle that will be donated to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, an institution devoted to collecting, preserving, and showcasing the rich heritage of motorcycling. While honoring the past, Road Guardians remains focused on the future—working to reduce motorcycle injuries and fatalities through comprehensive First Response education and training.
The build is being led by Athena “Chickie” Ransom, owner of Vagabond Chopper Co., and Vicki Sanfelipo, founder of Road Guardians. The inspiration for the project began at the 2025 Sturgis Rally, where Sanfelipo won a diamond-cut S&S V-Twin motor. She chose to donate the motor to a full custom motorcycle build benefiting both Road Guardians and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
Construction on the motorcycle is scheduled to begin in December 2025 and is expected to take approximately three months to complete. Once finished, the bike will travel from Fort Lauderdale to Sturgis, where it will be raffled off during the 2026 Sturgis Rally. Supporters can follow the build and fundraising progress throughout the journey online.
Michael Hupy’s commitment to the motorcycle community extends far beyond this project. Through his law firm’s nationwide “Watch for Motorcycles” public awareness campaign, millions of drivers have been reached with life-saving safety messages. The firm has represented thousands of injured motorcyclists, recovering billions of dollars for its clients, while continuing to advocate for riders’ safety, rights, and awareness nationwide.
