Why, you ask, is OTL so into motorcycle road racing?
Watch this video and find out. Anyone not excited by this video is in need of a defibulator immediately. It’s only a few minutes. Moto GP and WSBK are the ultimate form of motor racing; a Formula 1 car can stand up on its own…
Possibly The Best Motogp Race Finish Ever
Juzz TV
Will Guyan, On The Level Magazine, Editor-in-Chief
2012 BMW RA Rally
Make no mistake, the 2012 RA Rally will be a riders’ event. The site and surroundings will present a plethora of roads and scenery for every rider, street and dirt. This will be unlike any previous RA rally and luckily it coincides with BMW’s focus on the off roading aspects of their GS line of motorcycles. There will be rides laid out for everybody’s delight, whether you’re two-up on your K1600GT or on your knobbied and armored GS. Difficult and easy treks will be highlighted, so there’ll be something for everybody, from mildly daunting ascents on graded dirt trails or canyon carving with your audio system turned up! All motorcycle makes and Right-Attitude riders are welcome. Expand your horizons and plan on being there!
Copper Mountain is a visual delight and is unique in lots of ways. Prepare to be comfortably ensconced within a luxury resort if you wish or camp if you prefer, with shopping and culinary delights available all day long and into the well-lit night. Long time serious GS adventurer, pro photographer and CO native Mike Rand knows the territory by memory, has ridden in places seldom seen, and has designed RA routes for us all, from K1600GT to G650GS.
Make sure you have the proper tires if you intend to enjoy the more difficult paths. And bring your camera! This is going to be a great time for all.
There are three designated camping locations at the rally. Additional information is in the recent issues of OTL and on the Rally Lodging page of the website.
Follow us in OTL, Facebook and the forum for more details on the rally.
Rally Site:
Copper Mountain Resort
209 Ten Mile Circle
Copper Mountain, CO 80443
Latitude/Longitude:
39.504157,-106.141731
N 39° 30′ 13″ W 106° 8′ 33″
For a map and directions (just enter your zipcode!) click here:
Click this link for the Google Map!
News
BMW Performance Center – 15% off for RA Members
All RA members are entitled to a 15% discount when you register for one of the motorcycle courses at the Performance Center in Greer, SC. Take advantage of this important RA Membership benefit and register today for a class. The phone # is (888) 345-4269. Be sure to have your RA Membership number handy.
BMW Off Road Academy
BMW now has their BMW Off Road Academy fully operational in Southern California. This year they have many classes running from March through September along with several other events like the Continental Divide Tour, Base Camp Alpha, the Mine and Meadows Tour and the Dakar Rally, to mention a few. Check out their web site for details.
S1000RR videos
The tablecoth trick video from BMW has been their most successful ever, according to DealerNews. If you haven’t seen it, it’s one cool ad!
A few other S1000RR videos are on YouTube also. Here’s one where MAX BMW goes ice racing. From either of these links, you’ll find lots of other S1000RR related content. Look for this same trick done with a GS — coming soon.
Regional Rep Program
Are you a BMW Rider?
Are you a member of the BMW RA?
Would you like to see more BMW activity in your area?
Would you like to give some of your time spreading the good word about the Riders Association?
Would you be willing to nurture a partnership between your area BMW Dealers and the RA?
If you answered yes to the questions above, we are interested in your input. The BMW Riders Association Regional Rep Program is looking for motivated people who promote the BMW RA through local communications and event planning coordination within a specified area. This might include coordinating dealer open houses, club campouts or rides, membership drives and sharing the camaraderie and knowledge of fellow BMW Riders. A Region Rep is expected to promote a sense of family among BMW riders and local area clubs whether RA affiliated or not.
If you would like to be more involved and part of the Regional Rep Team, contact us through BMW RA Regions Program for more information on how you can be part of the team.
Contact Karen Jacobs: 
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You’re Back into Motorcycling – Now what?
It’s been years since you rode but you now have the time and money to get back into it. But you want something that is not only fun and exciting but safe and well designed.
 Daytona Trip - he made it with Gear to Spare! Photo by Martin Fischer BMW is your choice.
Notes
Black Eagle Shop
Beginning January 1, 2012 the RA’s old “crest style” logo will no longer be used. Going forward all Black Eagle Shop items will bear our new logo design. Look for special clearance or sales of these legacy items as they are discontinued and being sold out. Now is the time to stock up on items with the original club logo, because when they are gone, they’re gone.
OTL didn’t come this month? Members with a current month expiration date who have not renewed their membership, will miss receiving their next OTL. Renew now online or call Headquarters today so you don’t miss an issue. Your expiration date is on the label of your OTL magazine.
Welcome Visitors
Welcome to the BMW Riders Association Web Site
If you’re serious about your riding, you’re in the right place. The BMW RA is an international community of BMW motorcycle riders focused on the machine, the marque and the company that makes it all work. It is our mission to enhance the BMW motorcycling experience for our members and provide a forum on the history, current offerings and the future of the marque. We’re glad you’re here and hope you will become part of our family of riders.
Chartered Clubs
Club Charter Renewal Time
Club Charters expire at the end of each calendar year. You must update your information to continue to be a BMW club. If your club has not renewed its charter for 2012, it’s also missing out on these benefits from the RA:
- Free listings of club events in the “Rally Map” section of the web site and OTL magazine
- One free BMW RA gift membership
- One free ¼-page, or two 1/8-page rally ads in OTL.
- Automatic distribution of RA updates and/or OTL Intel
Plus the RA is always ready to donate a door prize for your local club event if your club is chartered with the RA. The cost of renewing of your club charter is only $15. That’s about half the price of the free membership, not to mention the free advertising and limited permission to use your approved BMW club name and logo.
If you or your club have any questions, please call RA Headquarters or email the clubs coordinator at charterclubs@bmwra.org.
Club elections
The RA can organize and host online voting for any chartered club. Club webmasters or election coordinators should contact the RA webmaster.
New Club Logo Help
The BMW ICC has updated logo requirements for all BMW clubs. For regional clubs (typical clubs in the US) the biggest point seems to be that the 3D roundel is now required, whereas before BMW was willing to accept the older roundel due to printing difficulties. The final word on that will be here soon. The RA will assist any chartered club with logo compliance.
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