BMW RA -- Local Rallies

Local Rallies
The events listing below contains information provided to the BMW RA by our chartered clubs. If you'd like to list your club's event information here, please let us know.

1) May 21-24
21st "The Great Chicken Rally" in Rocket City
BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama
Eat, ride, dance, sleep, repeat! 3 nights camping, Smoked BBQ pork Thurs. evening, pancakes each morning, smoked chicken and sides STARTING FRIDAY DINNER, Sat. lunch and Dinner. Extra chicken will be set out between meals as we are able. Free coffee, tea, and lemonade throughout the rally and free popcorn and peanuts at night to enjoy with the live music, as long as the volunteers hold out. Rally pin, rally gift, and a chicken key chain to the first 600 arrivals. 100's of Door prizes, standard rally awards, vendors, seminars, 3 nights live entertainment, all for $40 rally fee. PLEASE NOTE: No lunch served Friday! Children 6 to 12, $20,under 6 free. Day passes ONLY on Sat., $20. Raffling new BMW (F800GS) Sat. eve, Tickets $5 and are available NOW. Self guided tour maps to Barber’s Motor Sports track and Museum, Jack Daniel's Distillery, Unclaimed Baggage store, 29 Dreams Motorcycle resort and more will be in your rally pack. RV’s, $50 extra for sites with water & electric. Only 4 such sites available and must be pre-reserved and pre-paid for by May 15th. Those RV’s must be parked before noon Thurs. and stationary until Sun. morning. Additional RV sites, if you are self contained, are in the side camp area at no extra cost. Vendors please reserve space ahead with Connie Reaves, BamaBMW@aol.com , or check Club website BMWMOAL.org to find e-mails and contacts of the Rally Chair, President, or other club Official. Please make checks to BMW MOAL And mail pre-registrations to: Marty Simpson, 10010 Torino Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL. 35803

2) May 22-25
23rd Annual Charter Oak Rally
CT River Valley BMW Riders
Location: Hartford County 4-H Camp, Marlborough, CT Registration: $50 preregistration (received prior to May 12), $58 at the Gate. Children 6-15 $29 preregistration, $35 at the Gate. Children 5 and under FREE. The rally includes: Entertainment on Saturday and Sunday nights 4+ meals included in the registration fee: 2 full Dinners,2 full Breakfasts, Friday night chili while it lasts, Continuous coffee, 3 nights camping and our famous “always hot” showers, Door prizes, Organized rides, Rally Awards Modern enclosed pavilion and facilities. Cabins available for clubs for $45. Rally pin and mug guaranteed to first 225! Directions: From the intersection of Route 66 and Route 2 in Marlborough, head south on old Route 2 (also called South Main Street). In about 1/2 mile, bear right onto South Road. The Hartford County 4-H Camp will be on your left after a couple of miles. (Map on our web site. GPS coordinates N41 59189 W72 42529). For Preregistration or Cabins contact: John Stiefel, Charter Oak Rally, 35 Saw Mill Road, Burlington, CT 06013. For questions or additional information:Rally Chair: Chris Jennings, Telephone: 203-368-9281 Email questions to Keith at crvbmw@earthlink.net.Make checks payable to: CRVBMW Riders, Inc. PLEASE ! ! ! No glass or pets at the rally site.

3) May 22-25
37th Annual 2009 '49er Rally
BMW Club of Northern California
Join us at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, California, 30 miles east of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Includes 3 nights flat grassy camping & hot showers (early bird camping available -- $10 tent / $20 RV per night). Poker Run, GS Ride, English Trials, Skills and Safety Clinic, Seminars, Vendors, Bier Garten, Door Prizes, and Fast Friday motorcycle races next door. This year Dave Hough will be doing "Coffee with Dave" on Sat. & Sun. mornings, w. a sidecar clinic Sat. afternoon. Also, "Seven Highways at the Top of the World" by Wynne Benti, who's been riding less than a year, yet this new BMW NorCal member took her BMW 650GS to Alaska and back, covering 10,582 miles. Lee Blake presents "GPS for everybody, taking the mystery out of digital navigation." Sat. BBQ Dinner (pre-registered ONLY), and there's now a vegetarian option. Rally costs $38 adult / $15 child under 12 years pre-registered; $45 adult / $20 child under 12 years at the gate. For information or registration write: BMW Club of NorCal, 2009 '49er Rally, 2540 Maywood DR, San Bruno, CA 94066. Email: 49erRegistration@bmwnorcal.org or check our website for the latest news at: www.bmwnorcal.org/49er or Tel: (650) 259-7610.

4) May 29-31
30th Annual Land of OZ Rally
Kansas City BMW Motorcycle Club
US 69 at K152 (south of KC) N38 22.253 W94 39.889 Shaded camping, swimming pool on site, 24 hour drinks, poker run, field events, kids games, door prizes, awards, 50/50, hot showers, Tech seminar, Garmin Rep, Flea Market, Movies, band Saturday night. Chili dinner Friday night, breakfast/dinner Saturday, Saturday lunch available on site, continental breakast Sunday morning. $25.00 pre-registration before 5/5, $30.00 at the gate, Kids 9-15 are $15.00. Rally pin to the first 200 guests. Please check club website for pre-registration form, updates & additional info a www.kcbmwmc.com. Pre-registration information:Cheri Woy at 913-441-1860, cheri@woy.us

5) May 29-31
TYNDA’s 2009 RALLY BURNING MOTO MAN
Tynda International
TYNDA’s Annual Rally, is held to honor foreign motorcycle riders. Agenda as follows: Friday night: a potluck/bonfire. Also BURNING MOTO MAN so volunteers needed. If no volunteers will burn effigy. Saturday: Speakers: Joao de Lima from Brazil and "Around the World" Doris Maron from Canada. Both have written books about their journeys. Saturday’s ride will depend on the snow level. No host dinner at the new Oakridge Brewery/Pub/Restaurant that evening. Free admission and free camping with full facilities. Location: 47008 La Duke, Westfir, Oregon. 35 miles east of Eugene in the foothills of the Cascades. For more and future details email: tynda@aol.com Hosts: Eric, Gail, Bundle and Angel Haws Enjoy our website at users.rio.com/~tynda (note: a ~ not a straight line) Visit our moto zimmer on your moto trip to Oregon.

6) June 12-14
Pemi River Campout-Laconia
Yankee Beemers
Pemi River Campout You're invited to join the Yankee Beemers and celebrate New Hampshire's 85th Laconia Bike Week at the Branch Brook Camp Ground, a full service facility including plenty of hot showers, laundry and a well stocked camp store. Check them out at www.campnh.com. Friday night homemade chili or bring your own road kill and toss it on our grill, Saturday night supper is provided. Hot coffee 24 hours. Schedule for Saturday includes our now famous "Run to the Coast" for lobster, a dual sport ride and the Beer Garden Saturday night. Pre-Registration, $40 (Pre-Registration ends June 6, 2009) At the Gate $45. Pre-Register by sending check payable to The Yankee Beemers to the attention of Craig Cleasby, 27 Timber Trail South Windsor, CT 06074. Questions contact: Kurt Schmucki at kschmucki @ charter.net or 508-864-0635 or Craig Cleasby at colt03 @ gmail.com. Directions to the Rally: Route I 93 to exit 28. Go west on Rt. 49. Campground is located about half a mile on right along the Pemigewasset River.

7) June 13-15
14th Annual Howdy Summer Rally
Georgia Sidecar Club
We will be at world famous Two Wheels Only again this year! Had a good turn out and NO RAIN last year. Come on out and see how your sidecar brethren rally! Just like two wheelers, but no one (bikes at least) falls down! Don't need a sidecar to attend but must be on a bike or towing one behind your archaic gas guzzling 4 wheeler to get into TWO. Weather permitting and if our Rally Game Master does not pass out from heat this year, will have Sidecar Games and Bike Show (sidecar and bike classes) Saturday Morning followed by major feed Saturday night. Camping is $10/night/person for adults, $8 per kid over 6/night tht goes straight to TWO. Rally fee $25 if pre-register by May 31, $30 at the rally. Any questions? Call James Allmond @ 478-471-9153 or email jamesallmond@cox.net. or download our rally flyer

8) June 18-21
10th Annual Red Rock Rendezvous
Beehive Beemers
Held in Panguitch, Utah, gateway to Utah’s Color Country. Day rides to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Grand Canyon National Parks, plus Grand Staircase-Escalante and Cedar Breaks National Monuments. Featuring shaded camping (motels available), the Triple R Beer Garden, guided GS ride (for all abilities), poker ride, hike-n-bike, tech sessions and door prizes. Download registration form from beehivebeemers.org, pre-registration until May 31st, 2009, is $40, couples $70, and children $30 (at the gate $45/$80/$35). Registration includes three nights camping, a 'pit BBQ' dinner Saturday night, and coffee each morning. A Lions Club fund raising breakfast will be offered Saturday. For more info contact Troy Roper, Rally Master, at troyroper@xmission.com, or (801)-299-1264.

9) June 18-21
Chief Joseph Rally
BMW Riders of Oregon
Join us at the Grant County Fair grounds nestled in the scenic Strawberry Mountains in John Day, Oregon for a weekend of great riding, seminars and, fellowship. The historic city of John Day is located at the crossroads of Oregon highways 395 and 26. Enjoy some of the Northwest’s best riding, gold and cattle country, refreshing mountain passes, painted hills, river canyons and wide open high desert. Maps of scenic rides and Grant County visitor sites, and more, will be available at the rally information booth. Register now at bmwro.org. For registration questions, contact: Jeff and Liz Jones at oregonbmw@comcast.net or phone: 541-995-9323. Vendors contact Garry Newby at: gln44@aol.com or phone: 503-289-5200. Volunteers contact Rally Master Lane Weinberg at lane_weinberg@mac.com or phone: 503-522-1067. John Day Oregon GPS Coordinates: N44° 24.967’, W118° 56.868’. Visit our web page at www.bmwro.org for snail mail registration and more.

10) June 25-29
US National Sidecar Rally
United Sidecar Association Rally
South Lake Tahoe, CA. The Rally site will be the Eagles Nest Group Camp area of Camp Richardson Resort and Marina, 2 miles NW of the City of So. Lake Tahoe. The Group Area is large, with many hundreds of trees, and has full facilities, including flush toilets and free showers. Some sites have electricity. RV's accommodated in a close-by similar Group Area. Reservations for the Group tent and the RV sites need to be made before May 30th. Nearly everything is within walking distance, including bicycle rentals, bike trails, general store, restaurant, ice cream parlor, The Tallac Historic Sites, Forest Service Stream Profile Chamber....and, of course, the beach at the Lake. Typically very mild dry sunny wonderful weather is to be expected at elevation 6300 feet. Visit Vikingsholm Castle, Ehrman Mansion, gambling at the casinos at Stateline if you are so inclined. Seminars, sidecar games, group breakfast Saturday morning, Saturday evening catered buffet meal, etc. Pre-registrants assured of Rally pins and get substantial discounts on T-shirts and registration. All attendees receive a souvenir commemorative mug.For all the extensive details, see: http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/USCARally2009.htm

11) June 26-28
2009 Missouri State BMW Rally
Springfield BMW Road Riders
Join us for one of the best kept secrets in Rallys. Located in the city park in Crane Missouri, on State Hwy 413, just 30 miles southwest of Springfield or 35 miles northwest of Branson, Mo. Beautiful shaded, creek-side camping, Ham and Beans with Cornbread on Friday night, BBQ dinner on Saturday with an old fashion ice-cream social downtown. Non Stop coffee and drinks. New for this year is a Friday afternoon dual -sport ride as well as a Saturday group ride with your choice of paved or unpaved beautiful Ozark Mountain roads All for only $25 pre-registered, $30 on site. Free Rally T-shirt to the first 50 to register. Send registration to Randy Hone, P.O. Box 125, Turners, MO 65765 Phone 417-831-2900 or contact Randy at: Telehone@sbcglobal.net

12) July 10-12
Klassic K Kampout
K-BMW Yahoo group
Announcing The Second Annual Klassic K Kampout. The second annual Klassic K Kampout will be held July 10-12 2009 at the Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground, blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/ N 35° 24.235 W 82° 48.682, in Cruso, NC. The campground is located 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and 20 Miles off I 40. This year you have a chance to make a nice Southeastern tour out of the three BMW events. July 10-12 will be the Second Klassic K Kampout, the 16-19 is the MOA national, in Johnson City TN and the 23-26 the RA national in Canaan WV. All three south of the Mason Dixon Line. From 1985 K bikes have been a reliable mainstay of the BMW motorcycle experience. There are examples with hundreds of thousands of miles on them. Of course all motorcyclists are welcome. Cabin space is limited / tent space is plentiful. There is no charge other than camping, food and supplies. Contact BRMCCG for cabin reservations. 828-235-8350 This event was started by the KBMW Yahoo group, which provides technical assistance for Klassic K owners. Questions contact GREG HUNT at KlassicKKampout@gmail.com or scbmwrider@gmail.com More details at geocities.com/scbmwrider/KLASSICKKAMPOUT.html

13) July 11-20
Big Johnson Ride and MOA Rally
Yankee Beemers / Sled Dog Touring Team
Big Johnson Ride and MOA Rally The Yankee Beemers and the Sled Dog Touring Team invite you to join us for our rolling rally to the 2009 BMW MOA International Rally in Johnson City Tennessee. This is not a group ride. While all the logistics of campground reservations and routes will be covered, your journey from site to site along with your meals will be your own responsibility. Groups of up to four will be encouraged. Recommended routes will be provided along with data files for your GPS. This isn't a ride to meet the Federal Park Police on the Skyline Drive or dodge deer and tourists on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this is a ride that will focus on "small roads" that are not what one would consider the fastest or most direct route. As this is not a guided ride, participants will be encouraged to check out maps around the campfire and plan their ride for the next day, or simply follow the recommend route. If you like to sleep on the ground, cook meat on a fire, drink beer and perhaps enjoy a fine cigar after a day or incredible riding with like minded enthusiasts this is the tour for you. For more information send a note to Rob Nye r.nye@bhcousa.com.

14) July 12-15
BMW Riders of Knoxville MOA Int'l /RA Pre-Rally
BMW Riders of Knoxville
It is our pleasure to move our Annual ROK Rally to coincide with both the MOA Johnson City Rally and the RA Canaan Valley Rally. To enhance your riding experience in the East Tennessee/Western North Carolina/West Virginia areas,the BMW Riders of Knoxville will host you at TWO Creeks Campground in Del Rio Tennessee,July 12-15,Sun-Wed. TWO Creeks is located on the scenic French Broad River,between Johnson City,Asheville NC and Knoxville TN.Check us out at: Twocreeks.shutterfly.com.We're on Hwy.107,one hour(70 miles) from the MOA Rally and an easy days ride to Canaan Valley WV.We're lucky to be half way between the MOA Rally and famous Deal's Gap and the Cherohala Skyway.If you've seen Ian's Schmeisser's dual sport maps in the Febuary MOA Owners News,we're located at the bottom of Hwy 107 from Max Patch. The ROK Rally fee($40) includes: 3 nights camping 2 catered dinners unlimited coffee and breafast munchies subsidized breakfast buffet Rally Pack and custom maps Hospitality Desk Pre-registeration only($40) and limited to first 100 pre-paid. Send check payable to BMWROK to: June Luster 699 Black Branch Rd Del Rio,Tennessee 37727

15) July 16-19
37th BMW MOA International Rally
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America
Johnson City, Tennessee, the site is the Appalachian Fairgrounds, located just north of Johnson City. Situated near the intersection of Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia this site has it all. Motorcycling in the area is amongst the best in the U.S.: Deal's Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Parkway, the Great Smoky Mountains, and so much more. Come experience the Mountain Magic... Southern Style! Then come on over to the BMW RA International Rally to really experience the mountains!! There will be some sort of recognition for attending both rallies, so don't remove the MOA armband if you plan on attending both rallies!

16) July 18-19
33rd Ramapo 500 Weekend Motorcycle Tour
Ramapo Motorcycle Club
ver the two days, riders will travel on 500 miles of carefully chosen scenic (and occasionally challenging) secondary roads. Sign-in for the “500” will be from 7:00 am to 9:00 am on July 18th (rain or shine) at Ireland’s 32 Pub, Route 59 (off Route 17, 1.3 miles East), Suffern, NY. There will be an optional buffet breakfast available. A reduced fee of $33.00 (save $12.00) will apply to riders who pre-register by mail and whose early entries are received before June 30th. The day of event sign-in entry fee is $45.00. The entry fee includes self-guided tour directions, dinner Saturday night, camping, swimming pool, entertainment, awards, prizes, breakfast Sunday, and a Commemorative Starter’s Pin and Finisher’s Patch (for the 1st 400 entrants only). For non-campers, a listing of area motels appears on the entry flier. The tour is American Motorcyclist Association sanctioned. Request fliers with registration forms and all the details by e-mail to rmc@ramapomc.org or by snail mail to Ramapo Motorcycle Club, P.O. Box 207, Nanuet, NY 10954. Information on the event also appears on the Ramapo MC website @ www.ramapomc.org. Every “Ramapo 500” Weekend Motorcycle Tour has been unique from its predecessors. The 33rd running and this particular experience will never be duplicated. All riders and all brands are welcome.

17) Jul 23-26
37th BMWRA International Rally
BMW Riders Association
For more information, see the web page http://www.bmwra.org/rally or OTL.

18) July 23-26
37th Cascade Country Rendezvous
Washington State BMW Riders
Return to Republic! The Washington State BMW Riders annual celebration will be held this year at the Ferry County Fairgrounds, Republic, WA. Republic is nestled in the scenic North Cascades, in Northeastern Washington, a 2 ½ hour ride north and west of Spokane. Some of Washington, Canada, and Idaho’s twistiest, most scenic, and traffic free roads are at your doorstep in Republic! And guaranteed beautiful weather! Your rally fee includes 3 nights camping, excellent food Friday and Saturday night, coffee and refreshments, rally pin (first 300 registrants), field events, local rides, bike judging and awards, seminars, door prizes, and entertainment. Road and GS classes will be offered for additional registration and fees. As always, we’ll have nightly campfires, vendors, dealer support, chair massage, Wi-Fi access, a cash bar, latte stand, and breakfast and lunch for sale each day. You will not leave hungry! Registration before July 1st is $40 for adults and $20 for children. On-site registration is $45 for adults and $25 for children. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. All brands welcome. For more information and to pre-register visit: www.wsbmwr.org, call 509-738-6959, or email rally@wsbmwr.org.

19) July 23 -26
Top O' the Rockies
BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado
This year marks our 20th anniversary in Paonia, Colorado and we are making plans to celebrate this special occasion. First settled in 1880 this historic town of 1500 people finds its population nearly doubled during Rally week. With arguably some of the best riding in the nation, the Top O' the Rockies Rally is sure to have something for everyone. From three nights of live entertainment, two complimentary meals prepared by the great folks in Paonia, the Beer Garden hosted by the American Legion, Wine Tours, Door Prizes, and plenty of Food and Merchandise vendors you're sure to enjoy this bit of small town Colorado. The park nestled in the center of town offers plenty of shaded camping within walking distance of downtown, and several quiet camping options. Much of your $50 registration ($55 after June 28th) is used to support local Programs, Projects, and Charities who realize a significant portion of their revenue as a result of this Rally. We offer 10 permanent and 20 portable toilets, showers located in the Park and at the High School with shuttle service (3/4 mile for those that like a little exercise), and motel and alternative camping options to make your stay enjoyable. Paonia is located 70 miles from Glenwood Springs off of Interstate 70 (via Hwy 82 & 133) or 27 miles from Delta (Hwy 92 & 133). GPS coordinates are N38.86963 W107.59735. For more information contact our Rally Master Ken Slough at: topotherockies@coloradobeemers.org. To register by credit card, download a mail in registration, obtain Garmin files and converters, or view extensive information about the Park and the Rally go to our website at www.coloradobeemers.org/content/view/2/25/ Thanks,Ken Slough 2008/2009 Top O' the Rockies Rally Master (303) 596-4238

20) Aug 6-9
Stanley Stomp
Bavarian Mountain West Motorcycle Club of Idaho
The 2009 Stanley Stomp rally will be held again in Grandjean, ID – located about 22 miles NE of Lowman off Idaho Hwy 21. Grandjean is a beautiful setting at the gateway to the Sawtooth Wilderness Area with incredible riding destinations in every direction. The actual rally site will be at the Sawtooth Lodge with features a heated 24 x 40 pool, shower houses, several bathrooms with flush toilets, tow meadows for camping, cabins available (make your own reservation), and natural hot springs with ½ mile walking distance. The road into the Sawtooth Lodge off Hwy 21 is 6 miles of “good dirt” road and can be ridden by all BMW’s (Airheads, K-Bikes, RT’s, LT’s, and GS’s).Thursday we grill burgers, Friday is grilled beer brats & sauerkraut, and Saturday is large 1 lb. Rib-Eye steaks, Idaho baked potatoes, and corn on the cob. Gourmet coffee, bagels, fruit, and yogurt are served each morning. The lodge also has alternative food available such as burgers and milkshakes. Visit us at www.idahobmwriders.com for more details & registration. Rally registration will open January 1st, and the rally will be limited to the first 200 pre-registered guests. Sign up early, and visit us at the Stomp for a great weekend with your fellow BMW riders fro around the country. Stanley Stomp Rally registration contact: Mark Whaley Email: stanleystomp@coolpaw.net Club Mailing Address: Bavarian Mountain West, Motorcycle Club of Idaho, PO Box 14642, Boise, ID 83714

21) August 7-9
Damn Yankees Rally
Yankee Beemers
Damn Yankees Rally Join us for our annual party and signature event where all proceeds are donated to local charities. Located in beautiful Heath MA, the Damn Yankees Rally is rustic camping at one of New England’s oldest operating fairgrounds. There are men’s and women’s restrooms along with private outdoor showers. Saturday evening chicken BBQ by the Heath Volunteer Fire Department is included, along with 24hr coffee. There is a food concession on site with local baked goods, hamburgers, hot dogs and breakfast Saturday morning. Saturday night music in the beer garden by Rock the Silo, the YB house band and our “burn it all” bonfire is always a good time. Saturday activities include a guided Dual Sport Ride, a visit to a legendary ISDT riders museum, poker run, blueberry picking, our famous field events and Scottish Trials. Rally Fee: Pre-Reg $35 (to July 25) $45 at the gate. Send pre-reg to The Yankee Beemers to the attention of Craig Cleasby, 27 Timber Trail South Windsor, CT 06074. The Heath Fairground is on Branch Hill Road off of RT 8A. From Greenfield, MA go west on Rt 2 to 8A. Go North on 8A to the roundel. For more information contact , Dana Lewis (ybnews@phgmail.com) or Rob Nye (rob.nye@gmail.com) or by calling 508-754-0199.

22) August 14-16
43rd Four Winds Rally
Four Winds BMW Riders
The longest continually held BMW rally in the U.S.! Once again, it will be held at Redbank Municipal Park, nestled in beautiful Clarion County. Check out the beautiful facilities online. Enjoy 2 nights camping with shaded camp sites. Camper hook-ups available for an extra fee. The campground offers hot showers, swimming pool and a great playground for kids! Pets welcome. The park is located 2.5 miles northeast of New Bethlehem PA. 18 miles south of I-80 on route 28. There will be a Saturday night BBQ with all the fixins, free coffee 24 hours, great door prizes, rally pin to first 300 and an on site food vendor. Back once again by popular demand is fresh harvest Pennsylvania sweet corn! Rally events include tech sessions, seminars, GS adventure ride, touring rides, field events and Sunday morning farewell donuts. No pre-registration. Info at 4windsbmw.org GPS: N41 00.94', W 79 17.52'.

23) August 21-23
12th Annual Northern Illinois BMW Riders Camp out
Northern Illinois BMW Riders #281
We ‘ll be at the Palace Campground located just west of Galena, Illinois on Rt. 20. Friday Night: gather under the big tent for chili and fixins’.Later, pull up your chair by the camp fire and relax. Saturday AM: Continental Wake up. Share coffee and pastries while discussing self guided rides throughout the Galena Territory. Campers are on their own for lunch at one of the many local eateries. Saturday night: Famous grilled chicken and brat dinner under the big tent. Later, relax with fellow campers by the fire and share stories of the days ride. Sunday AM Shared coffee and pastries while campers pack and say fare well. Registration by August 10th --$ 15.00 per person. Registration at the event-- $20.00. Pre-register by contacting Pete Bingham RED86R80RTBMW@AOL.COM (847)285-1664 Camping & RV sites(not included in registration fee) are available and fees are paid directly to The Palace Campground. Fees/Directions: 815-777-2466, or www.PalaceCampground.com

24) August, 23, 2009
Dream Ride
Ct. Special Olympics
Motorcycle Ride and Charity Car Show to Benefit Special Olympics Rain or Shine, the 9th annual Dream Ride will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2009 to benefit Special Olympics. With nine satellite start locations around the state, and eight more satellite start locations in surrounding states, the motorcycle rides will end at The Farmington Club in Farmington, CT. Dream Ride 2009 is sponsored by Bozzuto’s Inc. and The Hometown Foundation. All participants will be treated to a Black Angus strip steak & boneless chicken breast lunch, live music and vendors. In addition, Dream Show 2009 welcomes all makes, models and years to show. There will be 9 Connecticut motorcycle satellite start locations leaving from Ellington, Columbia, Bristol, Stratford, Groton, East Hartford, Danbury, Guilford and Farmington, as well as 2 motorcycle satellite start locations from New York and Vermont and 1 from Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. For more information visit to www.hometownwheels.com. For more information contact Chrissa at 203-250-5660.

25) Aug 29th
John A. Ayello Fallen Officer Memorial Rally
Hermy's BMW
Event will be open to all makes and models. We will have two event rides; Ride A, will be for Street, Touring, Cruisers, Choppers and Sport bikes.Ride B, will be for BIG-SPORT Adventure, (G.S.) Gelande Strasse bikes, 80% off-road & 20% on- road, 450cc and above street legal bikes only. Both rides will start on 29th Aug 2009 at 09:00 am Hermys BMW Port Clinton, and finish at Fernwood music camp located at in Hazelton, PA Police K-9 unit demonstration will be provided at 01:00 pm food, bike and riders equipment. Live DJ. Vendors will also be on location at Fernwood music camp. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle tickets. Event cost: Walk-inn $45.00 incl AM Food Rider $35.00 incl T-Shirt & AM Food Passenger $15.00 incl T-Shirt & AM Food Off-road (G.S.) fees/permits may apply This event is limited to 200 bikes; please go to our web site at http://ppcarally.tripod.com All proceeds benefit the PPCA John A. Ayello fallen officer memorial rally.For further information contact: Susie Zeiner Phone: 610-470-8897E-mail: ppcarally@live.com

26) Sep 1-3
2nd Salty Fog Rally
Veteran BMW Riders
The Veteran BMW Riders invite you to join us for The Salty Fog Rally around Cape Breton, Nova Scotia . This is not a group ride. Riders may join or leave the rolling rally at any point along the circumference of Cape Breton. The rally will start on Tuesday September first in Larry's River, Nova Scotia. September second we will be riding around Cape Breton with optional stops at the Louisbourg Fortress or the Alexander Gram Bell Museum in Baddeck. On the Third of September the rally will encamp at Meat Cove and then on to either the Prince Edward Rally or the Wharf Rat Rally in Digby, Nova Scotia. Hosts Mary and Bob Weber of Halifax will develop maps and rider options. location: Larry's River, NS B3N 2H4 ; http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=B3N 2H4&z=8 Contact: Robert Weber, 30 Central Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3N 2H4

27) Sept 4 - 6
Sherando Lake Rally
Richmond BMW Club
Sherando Lake National Recreation Area, 12 miles south of Waynesboro, VA on Rt. 664, exit #96 off of I-64. Sherando Lake is located in the George Washington National Forest, swimming, sand beach, boat rentals, fishing, and hiking are available from the campsite. Ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, and the Shenandoah Valley. Ride maps available. Visit Monticello, UVA, Crabtree Falls, Goshen Pass, Natural Bridge, Museum of American Frontier Culture, Lexington, Charlottesville, and historic Staunton, VA. Park Service locks entrance gate from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM. Rally fee includes: Tent camping, door prizes, coffee, lemonade, awards, evening meals both Friday and Saturday nights. Rally fees are $40 at the gate, $30 pre registration. $30 for seniors (60+) and children 10-16, children age 9 and under are free. Saturday evening meals are not included for those children under nine years of age. Additional meal tickets, are $11 each, while they last. Pre registration guarantees you Saturday night dinner, Details for pre registration are on club website at: http://www.rbmwr.com/prereg.html. Printout form and mail to: RBMWR c/o David Mitchell, 1502 Old Compton Road, Richmond, VA 23238. Pre registration closes on August 12, 2009. Charity breakfast provided on site Saturday and Sunday mornings from the Bosom Buddies, a breast cancer survivor group from Waynesboro, Virginia. Donations for breakfast are accepted and appreciated. All donations go directly to Bosom Buddies. Please contact David Mitchell with any questions you may have, 804.741.5156 before 9PM EST, email: mitch1278@Comcast.net

28) Sept 11-13
25th Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally
Land of Enchantment BMW Riders
25th Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally sponsored by the Land of Enchantment BMW Riders, September 11-13, 2009. This year only, special $1,000 Grand Prize drawing in addition to door prizes. Make plans to visit us in Sipapu, NM, located 25 miles SE of Taos, NM on state highway 518. Pre-registration by 8/11; pins to the first 400. Adults $45, child 4-15 $25. Gate registration, adults $50, child $30. Friday night green chile stew and Saturday night chicken fajitas meal. Live music Friday and Saturday evenings. Wonderful mountain area riding, Santa Fe, Taos, Las Vegas, etc. One Poker Run entry included with each registration, your choice of on-road or off-road, can be run either Friday or Saturday. Additional Poker Run entries available for $5. Free camping during rally include in registration. Taos area reservation assistance: www.besttaoshotels.com. Club contact, RJ Mirabal, 505-299-4916. Website nmbmwmc.org. Email: info@nmbmwmc.org. or by snail mail, LOEBMWR, PO Box 92095. Albuquerque, NM 87199.

29) Sept 11-13
27th Green Mountain Rally
BMW Motorcycle Owners of Vermont #23
BMW Riders and guests are invited to join us for another rally at our Camp Silver Towers (Ripton, VT) on the Middlebury Gap Road (Rte 125). Once again enjoy the best home cooking (Fri and Sat night dinners, Sat & Sun breakfasts), great Vermont tours, Gap and GS Rides, door prizes, awards ceremony, coffee/tea/soft drinks/popcorn, hot showers, indoor or outdoor camping, bonfires & lots more. All included for Rally Fee. We have an early bird special of $45 for all those pre-registering with a postmark on or before August 15; the pre-registration fee is $50 if postmarked August 15 to September 1st. Rally attendance is limited to 250. If space is still available the fee is $55.00 at the door.
GPS: N43.57.389, W73.01.500
For confirmation, please send SASE. Registration and payment to Jeff Seymour, 287 Route 100, Weston, VT 05161. Questions to Ted Hall 802-259-2427 hfrmystr@vermontel.net; or Muriel Farrington 802-295-6511 mmfarrington1@juno.com.

30) Sep 11-13
39th Annual Wisconsin Dells Rally
Wisconsin BMW Motorcycle Club
The best family BMW Motorcycle Rally in the Midwest. Seminars, music, Friday night soup, round the clock free coffee/tea/soda, organized rides, vendors, door prizes, kids events, plus FREE entrance to one of the best water parks in the world famous Wisconsin Dells. Saturday evening includes an indoor sit down dinner, awards, and entertainment. Camp on grassy or wooded areas, or book a room at the Chula Vista Resort. Special rates apply so be sure to mention you are coming to the Dells Rally when you make a reservation. Call 800-388-4782, or visit their web site: chulavistaresort.com. Enjoy Chula's indoor and outdoor waterparks, including the world's fastest indoor water coaster "The Fly'n Mayan". Save money and pre-register. Adult pre-registration is $35, $45 at the gate. Children pre-registration 6-15 is $24.00; $28.00 at the gate. Rally pin and mug to the first 800. Electric with fee for a very limited number of RV’s. Registration and information at our web site: wiscbmwclub.com or call Jim or Joanne at (262) 512-2774 or email Jim_guthrie@sbcglobal.net. Make it a family tradition to come to the Wis Dells BMW Rally, it gets better every year. GPS: N 43 39.761 W 089 46.970

31) Sep 11-13
Beemers in the Bluegrass Mini Rally/Campout

Held at Strohmeyer Stillwater Campground, on US127, eight miles north of Frankfort, KY. $25.00 gate fee includes 2 nights camping, door prizes and Saturday Breakfast and Supper. Poker run and guided tours. Contact Roy Rowlett 859-223-5459 kr4mo@yahoo.com

32) September 18-20
Boxer Shorts Rally
Yankee Beemers
2nd Annual Boxer Shorts Rally Put a roof over your head at this spouse-friendly artist retreat and crafts center on the edge of the Berkshires at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, Mass., just miles north of Northampton college town, off Hyde Hill road and Route 9 (www.snowfarm-art.org). Limited to 40 private rooms, double occupancy. Great local roads, guided ride and legalized off-roading in nearby October Mountain State Forest. Blown glass exhibit, massage therapist. Light dinner fare for late arrivals, hot breakfast and gourmet dinner Saturday, breakfast Sunday. Tariff: $140 per person. Leave your camping gear behind, since towels, linens, blanket and pillow are provided. Rain or shine: this rally is weather-proof. Pre-registration only. Deadline August 15. Make check payable to Yankee Beemers at Craig Cleasby, 27 Timber Trail South Windsor CT 06074. Email at editor@yankeebeemers.org.

33) Sept 25 - 27
5th Annual Rally In The Poconos
Black Diamond Beemers - RA # 318
Return to Indian Head Camp in the heart of the Poconos and Endless Mountain regions of northeast PA - room for over 500 in cabins. Limited number of private rooms available for an additional $30. Private room and club cabin reservations require advance registration. Rally fee includes 5 GREAT meals - Pizza and Wings Friday night, lunch and hot dinner Saturday, hot breakfasts Saturday and Sunday, and bunk space in a group cabin -tent camping at your option - all included for $65 with pre-registration postmarked by 9/9, on site registration is $73 Visit blackdiamondbeemers.com for registration forms and more information. Check out the facilities at indianhead.com/rentals/rentalfacilities.htm. Location - 41º 47.778’ North, 75º 10.882’ West - 17 miles north of Honesdale on PA 191. 3 hours North of Philadelphia and 2.5 hours NorthWest of NYC. Email blackdiamondbeemers@yahoo.com with questions.

34) Sep 25-27
7th Annual Thunder Mountain Rendezvous
BMW Riders of Western Colorado
Come join us in downtown Hotchkiss Colorado on color weekend on the Western Slope of Colorado. Experience the spectacular fall colors of Colorado! Ride through the world’s largest Aspen stands as they turn golden along Kebler pass. Our low elevation venue includes a large meeting hall and plenty of grassy camping as well as the convenience of walking to downtown restaurants, stores or motels. Your rally fee of $35 before (September 10) $45 at the gate, gets you dinner Friday and Saturday nights, camping, rally pin, free coffee and tea, door prizes, a movie Friday night and music on Saturday night. GS rides, (all abilities), color rides and mileage rides. For information contact Rally Chair Terry Toner tptoner@msn.com or call 970-640-2420 or go to www.bmwriders.net and download a rally registration form.

35) Sept 25-27
Hoosier Beemer Rally
Hoosier Beemers
Muscatatuck County Park, Vernon, Indiana. One mile south of US50 on State Road 7. Camping with hot showers, large shelter house, free swap meet space and vendor area, bike show with awards, friday night hot dog roast, door prizes and poker run. Hotels nearby, food available on site. Rally fee is $15 per adult, $2 under 16. Contact rjtatert@verizon.net.

36) September 25-27
Purity Spring Rally
Granite State BMW Riders
Purity Spring Resort Junction East Madison Road and Route 153 East Madison, NH 03849 This is a relaxing, no effort rally. You won’t be asked to volunteer. $35 members, $62 non-members. Arrive Friday afternoon and register at the tennis courts on East Madison Road. Set up your tent or take a cabin, and relax. Canoeing and fishing available on resort’s pond within walking distance from cabins. The cold-water cabins are first come, first served. Hot showers are available nearby in the Carrigan House. Do not go to Purity Spring main office to register. Friday night buffet and Saturday breakfast are in the Tecumsuh Lodge. On Saturday, head out for a New England journey to the Maine seacoast for fresh seafood, visit one of four county fairs within 2 hours driving time, ride the famous Kancamagus Highway, go to the top of 6200ft Mt Washington or ride the mountain twisties for lunch at The Balsam’s near Dixville Notch, NH. Many hit the back roads to end up at local microbreweries like the Red Hook Brewery in Portsmouth, NH or Sunday River Brewery in Bethel, Maine. And don’t forget tax-free shopping in the nearby outlet capital of North Conway, NH with stores like L.L Bean, Eddie Bauer, Levis and Whitehorse Motorcycle Gear. After the Saturday evening is the chicken BBQ, there are door prize and 50/50 drawings. After the raffles, relax by a campfire. We supply the wood, you supply the conversation and libation. There's a Sunday morning a continental breakfast, then pack up and take the long way home. Details online at gsbmwr.org/rallyadvert.htm.

37) September 25-27
Wacky Hat Rally
Yankee Beemers
The Wacky Hat Campout Like minded riders are invited to join us at the beautiful Taconic State Park at Capoke Falls NY. Camp out under gloriously tall pines, or buddy up in a cabin. Bring your own vitals to cook over the open fire, or walk down the street to The Taconic Wayside Tavern for anything from a burger, to a beautiful steak, or Gourmet Italian cooking. Glorious riding in the Catskill Mountains and wonderful evenings watching cowboy TV are the YB’s way to round out the camping season. Bring a Wacky Hat for the Saturday night "Wacky Hat" Competition. If you would like one of the limited cabins, send a note to president@yankeebeemers.org

38) Oct 16 - 18
39th Reunion of Friends and Neighbors
BMW Club of Houston, Ltd
Come and join us for the 39th Annual Reunion of BMW Friends and Neighbors on October 16-18, 2009 at Vernon L. Richards Riverbend LCRA Park, on the outskirts of Smithville, Texas on TX-71. Co-ordinates: N30.018 and W97.148. The rally fee of $30, (18 and under: $20, 12 and under: free but no t-shirt) includes dinner on Friday and Saturday night as well as coffee and donuts in the mornings, camping for 2 nights. We’ll have field events, a poker run, dual sport run and door prizes. The first 100 people to register will receive a free rally t-shirt. Pre-registrations: mail to BMW Club of Houston, Ltd, PO Box 7542, Houston, TX 77270. More information on our website bmwclub.org.

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