From Street Riders to Ride Again: A Mission Takes Shape
Determined to make a difference, Pinny launched Street Riders, a track-based training initiative aimed at getting riders off dangerous roads and into a controlled environment where they could build their skills, learn proper techniques, and ride safely without the chaos of the streets.
At first, it was just about reducing reckless riding, but the more time he spent working with riders, the more he saw the bigger picture. The problem wasn’t just skill level, it was awareness, preparedness, and the lack of resources for those who had already been injured.
That’s when he met Joseph Forde, a crash survivor who refused to let his accident define him. Together, they founded the Ride Again Foundation, creating a space where injured and non-injured riders alike could regain their confidence, rebuild their lives, and get back to doing what they love.
Leading the Charge for a Safer Future
Today, as the CEO of Ride Again Foundation, Pinny is at the forefront of a movement to reshape motorcycle safety. Under his leadership, the foundation has introduced:
- Track-based safety training to help riders develop skills and reduce risk
- Adaptive riding programs that give injured riders the opportunity to ride again
- Emergency preparedness initiatives to ensure no rider is left without support
Pinny isn’t just a CEO, he’s someone who has seen firsthand what happens when safety is ignored, and he refuses to let more lives be lost. Every event, every training session, and every initiative under Ride Again is a step toward a future where riders have the resources, education, and opportunities to ride safely.
Cody should have been one of the riders Pinny could help today. Now, his mission is to make sure others get the second chance that Cody never did.
A Lifetime on Two Wheels
Pinny Lunger’s journey with motorcycles started at a young age. Riding in groups, forming bonds, and embracing the freedom of the open road, it was more than a passion, it was a way of life. But as much as he loved riding, he couldn’t ignore what he saw around him. Riders taking unnecessary risks, accidents that could have been prevented, and roads that felt more like a battleground than a place to ride.
That awareness turned into something much more personal the day he found himself in the middle of a crash that would change everything.
A Tragic Crash That Changed Everything
One ride altered the course of Pinny’s life. Riding alongside his close friend Cody, what started as just another ride ended in devastation. A crash left Cody critically injured, and while Pinny and others rushed to his side, the reality of the situation was immediate and overwhelming. Cody wasn’t responding.
When EMTs arrived, they delivered a gut-wrenching prognosis: Cody had shattered his spine and would likely never walk again. They airlifted him from the scene, but by the time he reached the hospital, it was too late. Cody had passed away in transit.
In the aftermath, Pinny faced another harsh reality, no one could reach Cody’s family right away. There was no emergency contact readily available, and the difficulty of notifying loved ones in such a critical moment left a deep mark on Pinny. It was another painful realization of how much the motorcycle community was lacking when it came to basic safety and preparedness.
Cody wasn’t the only friend he lost. Another close friend was involved in a serious motorcycle crash while traveling abroad, losing his leg in the process. Pinny, along with a few others, took the lead in arranging his transport back to the U.S., supporting him through recovery, and making sure he had what he needed to start rebuilding his life.
These experiences weren’t just painful, they were eye-opening. The motorcycle community needed change, and if no one else was going to step up, Pinny would.
