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FL January 12 - 14, 2007
24th Annual Winter Rally - Florida's Coolest Rally
BMW Motorcycle Owners of Northeast Florida #42
Chill out at Florida's Coolest Rally! Join us at Camp Blanding on beautiful Kingsley Lake for a wonderful weekend with old and new friends. Friday night is our traditional grilled bratwurst dinner, and Saturday night we serve our world famous steak dinner with homemade desserts. Also on Friday night the popular Davis Turner Band will play your favorites. Camping by the lake both nights is included. A limited number of RV sites are also available. As always, we will have sensational door prizes, free rally pins, indoor dining, nightly campfires, selected vendors and a do-it-yourself swap meet. You'll also want to check out our planned rides as well as the informative seminars. Breakfast and lunch will be served a la carte daily. In order to maintain the high standards, we must limit registrations to 400 attendees. Please be sure to preregister to reserve your place at the Rally, as we sold out last year. Register by December 31 for just $35. Also, be sure to reserve one of our ever-popular shirts. We always run out, no matter how many we order. Sorry, but no pets are allowed and no arrivals before noon on Friday. Camp Blanding is located on Highway 16 at Highway 21, twenty miles west of Green Cove Springs. The GPS coordinates are: N 29 58.893, W 81 59.045. To preregister for Florida's Coolest Rally go to: BMWNEF.org. For more information contact Millie Stevenson at: WINTERRALLY@bmwnef.org or telephone 904-277-3861.

FL March 2 - 11, 2007
6th Daytona Bikeweek Campout B-Cubed
B-Cubed (Beemers for Bike Week and Biketoberfest) #288
Holiday Travel Park, Bunnell FL 32110. NW corner of I-95 @ Old Dixie Hwy, MM 278. Come enjoy Bikeweek with us and your BMW friends under the palms. Grassy, shaded, quiet camping. Minutes from all the action. We have a great coffee tent and collectable 2007 event T-shirts. Great door prizes, daily 50/50, bike judging contest, nightly tech sessions. There will be vendors at this event. Note: DAY PASS WILL NOW BE 8 HOURS AND B-CUBED WILL BE REIMBURSING THE $5.00 FEE WITH A VENDOR PURCHASE. Park facilities include: on-site restaurant, clean hot showers/laundry, pool, picnic tables, port-a-jons in camping area. Contact:HolidayTravelPark co-op.com or call 386-672-8122 for camping rates and fees. RV/TRAILER (dry camping only) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED IN THE BMW AREA. For more information:Kevin Reimer at 850-570-8729. Also, VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATED - Help us deliver a better event each and every year. To Volunteer Contact: Jann Paxton at Jannp001@netzero.net, Jo Smithdeal at Josupac@Yahoo.com OR 757-930-4927.

MS April 6-8, 2007
Bench Mark Works/Veteran BMW Motorcycle Owners Rally
Veteran BMW Motorcycle Owners Club #315
Vintage BMW motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to gather at Craig and Elaine Vechorik's Bench Mark Works motorcycle museum, campground and vintage parts store for a weekend of motorcycle-related activities. Twelve awards will be given based on vintage motorcycle criteria. If it rains, there is plenty of room inside to enjoy your weekend. Children and pets are welcome at the event. $25.00 covers: all meals (except one 'ride meal'), showers, awards, coffee/soft drinks, door prizes, technical seminars, two area rides, swap meet, free long-distance telephone calls to any country, and a 10% discount off all parts purchased from Bench Mark Works. For rally details, see the website, or contact Elaine Vechorik. Rally website: http//members.aol.com/vechbmw/veteran.html Elaine Vechorik: 3400 Earles Fork Road, Sturgis MS 39769. e-mail: Elaine@benchmarkworks.com, telephone: (662) 465-6444

MS April 13 - 15, 2007
15th Dogwood Trail Rally
BMW Riders of Mississippi #199
Join us at Askews Landing Campground, full facility camping with RV hookups. Friday potluck until gone. Saturday and Sunday breakfast. Field events, poker run, and prizes. Come enjoy the southern hospitality. I-20, exit 19. Go north then west on Askews Ferry Road 2.5 miles to campground. $25 registration includes camping and breakfast. Learn more about the rally and club at www.bmwridersofmississippi.org. Contact David Coles, decoles@bellsouth.net, 601-829-0081, 228-324-9060.

WI April 22, 2007
23nd Wild Goose Run
BMW Motorcycle Club of Port Washington #116
On Sunday at noon the Wisconsin area clubs will meet at Bayside Supper Club, W9231 County Road G, Beaver Dam, WI 920-887-0505 for brunch & festivities. Two miles south of Beaver Dam take Hwy 151 Exit 129 (which is Business 151 ) for 0.7 miles turn left at Kwik Trip. $10.00/person includes gourmet meal, trophies & door prizes. For map & more info: www.portbmwclub.com. Make reservations with your local Wisconsin area club before 4/16. Jim Klas, 355 North Street, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937-1819, phone 920-929-9093, klasjm@aol.com.

IL April 29, 2007
22nd BMW Flea Market
Blackhawk Region BMW Association, Inc. #35
Huge indoor flea market, Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica, IL, 10 miles west of Rockford and 1 mile north of US20. Vendors, dealers, and buyers all welcome. Rent a vendor space or sell your items on consignment at our club booth. Buyers admitted for $5 donation. Saturday night camping, and delicious breakfast and lunch served. Info: Earve Brauer, til 8 pm: 815-962-8911 (email: rockbmw2000@yahoo.com).

GA May 4-6, 2007
17th Georgia Mountain Rally
BMW M/C Owners of Georgia #23
Miles of challenging rds, Deals Gap, Cherohalla Skyway, Wolf Pen Gap, Blue Ridge Skyway & great Georgia hospitality make this rally a must. Weíre returning to Bald Mt. Park Campground Resort. (www.baldmountainpark.com) just outside Hiawassee, Ga. with shady campsites, hot showers & friendly folks. Poker run, antique bike show, bonfires, music, fun and fellowship! Vendor area complete with demo bikes & concession stand serving local favorites. Fee includes 2 nights camping, rally pin to first 750, poker run, awards/door prizes, Fri and Sat dinners, campfire and all the coffee that you can drink. Pre-registration $35/per person (postmarked by 4/15) or $40 at the gate. Early registration guarantees a chance to win the mystery prize. Camping before and after the rally are separate fees paid directly to the campground. Registration form & info: www.bmwmoga.info or rallymeister@bmwmoga.info. Rally Queen: Karen McEnheimer, Rally King: Steve Smith

MI May 4 - 6, 2007
34th Original Mini Rally
BMW Motorcycle Club of Battle Creek #14
You are invited to attend our rally at Green Valley Campground, Sturgis, Michigan. Fee is $12 at gate (no pre-reg) & includes coffee, donuts, tea, hot chocolate all weekend. Plus, mid-day subs & pizza sold on the grounds & can be ordered for dinner. Nice restaurants in the area & motels, if you're not camping. Door prizes & awards. Great Sunday morning pancake breakfast. Campgrounds have hot showers, inside/outside eating areas, firewood & miniature golf for only $1/game. Located 1.5 mi west of MI-66 on Fawn River Rd., which is 1.25 mi S of US 12, and 2mi N of I-80/90. Info: Connie Scarbrough 269-731-4826, Connie Cadwell 815-226-7062 or bccadwell@SBCGlobal.net.

IA May 6, 2007
22nd Annual Polk City Ride-In
Bahnsturmers (#138)
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Join other vintage and European motorcycle enthusiasts for the 22nd annual gathering "On The Square" in picturesque Polk City, Iowa. 1-4 pm. N41' 46.301 W93' 42.817. Refreshments served. Food & drink available. No pins, no T-shirts, no charge. Just fun. Info: Don Bellew (515) 225-2058, dbellew@mchsi.com. www.bahnsturmers.com. See you there!

ON May 18-21, 2007
22nd ABC Rally
Forest City BMW Riders #159
Springwater Conservation Area. Rally site is located on Elgin Road 35, 9km east of St.Thomas Ontario, Canada and 3km south of Hwy # 3. Admission $40.00, All motorcyclists welcomed! Includes: three nights camping, showers, Continuous coffee, and campfire Prizes and lots of surprises. Friday: 5:00pm set-up and biker stew (Contribute a can) Saturday: Dice-run (win a motorcycle jacket), field events, roast beef barbecue Sunday: Tour Elgin County and a wine tour. Monday: Clean up and farewells.

WI May 18-20, 2007
33rd Great River Road Run
Madison BMW Club #7
Join us as we return to Veterans' Park in Soldiers Grove, WI, intersection of Hwys 61 and 131. Your rally fee ($24 if registered by May 9, $28 at the gate) includes: 2 nights shaded camping, Saturday evening meal, GS & Touring rides, rally pin, door prizes, awards, firewood, coffee and lemonade. And yes - there are hot showers. Early arrivals welcome, pay nightly camping fee at the Village Offices. Eletric hookups if needed ($15 extra if hooking up entire RV or camper). Motel options are also close by. For more info: www.madisonbmwclub.org/gr3.htm or rally@madisonbmweclub.org Pre-reg form is on the website. Join us in the midst of the finest tiding roads in Wisconsin!

AZ May 18 - 20, 2007
Return of the Roadrunner Rally
AZBeemers #89
Join your friends in the tall pines of Northern Arizona at Camp Shadow Pines in Heber. A weekend of great food, fun & riding awaits you. BMW Dealers will provide Demo Bikes, apparel & accessories. Your rally fees include camping, dinner Friday & Saturday night, hot showers, clean restrooms & continuous coffee. Rally pins to the first 300 pre-registered. Enjoy evening entertainment, vendors, GS Ride & Poker Run. Bunks available for 12.50 per night. Pre-Order your rally shirt & caps when you pre-register by May 1st to guarantee availability. Motels & Cabins nearby. Hiking, Fishing, National Parks & National Monuments also nearby. Pre-register $40.00; at the gate $45.00. www.azbeemers.org click on rally pages to download registration form. Call Michael Conner at 480-209-6609 or email us at azbeemersinfo@yahoo.com, if you have any questions.

TN May 18 - 20, 2007
9th Annual European Riders Rally
BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville #101
Enjoy some of the best riding in the southeast on well maintained roads through the foothills of Kentucky and Tennessee. Great local restaurants and wonderful hospitality. Location - Burkesville, KY (south central KY) on the banks of the Cumberland River at the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 90. The coordinate points for the rally are: N36 47.226 , W85 22.139 Rally site is the beautiful Burkesville City Park with level grass camping with bath rooms. Showers with towels are provided at local hotels which are 1/4 mile away. Rally fee - $25 per person if pre-registered by April 27 or $30 at the gate. Rally registration includes - Friday & Saturday night camping; Rally T-shirt & Rally Pin (first 200 registered); Saturday lunch at the Rally site provided by Bloodworth Motorcycles; Saturday night steak & baked potato dinner; live entertainment; guided & self guided street & dual sport rides; door prizes; 50/50 drawing; coffee & lemonade. Day passes are $15 and includes Saturday lunch and rides (no dinner or door prizes). For those that don't camp there are nearby motels. For more information and a registration form visit our website www.bmwmcon.org or call Polly Wright (615)794-4280 email info@bmwmcon.org, Ron Brant (615) 631-2796 email rallychair@bmwmcon.org or Larry Dreaden (615)948-2320 larry@iatmgu.com

ME May 18 - 20, 2007
2007 Down East Rally
BMW Riders of Southern Maine BMWMOA #183 & BMW RA #206
At Hermit Island Campground, Phippsburg, Maine. Join us at the start of the New England riding season for another DownEast Rally. Enjoy 3 days & 2 nights of camping at Hermit Island Campground. Friday night chowder & chili, Sat. morning breakfast, Sat evening lobster dinner & Sun. morning continental breakfast. Guided rides, maps and self-guided trips. Fees: $40 (W/O Sat night meal), optional Sat night lobster double lobster dinner for an additional $20; (single lobster $10); complete package (rally & double lobster) is $60/person. Optional vegetarian meal will be available. Registration is limited! Registrations are accepted after March 1, 2007 & will be processed in order of receipt. Early arrivals will be charged $50/night/person by Hermit Island Campground. Please see www.BMWRSM.org for details or contact Steven Garrett at rally@bmwrsm.org. Checks should be payable to BMWRSM. Send to Steven Garrett, BMWRSM, 158 Highland Road, Brunswick, ME 04011-7213.

AL May 24 - May 27, 2007
19th "Great Chicken Rally" in Rocket City
BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama (#5)
At Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL. on Hobbs Island Rd., 1/4 mi. north of Tennessee River off US Hwy 231. Eat, ride, dance, sleep, repeat! 3 nights camping, BBQ Thurs., pancakes each morning, smoked chicken, all you can eat, all weekend, sides at mealtimes. Free coffee, tea, lemonade, popcorn, peanuts while volunteers hold out. Rally pin, gift, chicken key chain (to the first 650), Door prizes, awards, games, vendors, seminars, 3 nights live entertainment, all for $40 rally fee, children 6 to 12, $20, under 6 free. Day passes ONLY on Sat., $20. Raffling new F650 Sat. eve, tickets $5. Self guided tours to Barber's Motor Sports track and Museum, Jack Daniel's Distillery, and more. RV's, $50 extra for sites with water & electric. Only 6 such sites available and must be pre-reserved and paid for by May 15th. Be parked before noon Thurs. and stationary until Sun. morning. Additional RV sites if you are self contained, in side camp area at no extra cost. Arrival before Thursday must pay Ditto Landing for camping. Vendors please call ahead. See www.bmwmoal.org or Chairman Lori Dendy, girlie72964@aol.com, 256-527-2014 or Pres. Connie Reaves, BamaBMW@aol.com, 205-663-5376. Pre-register by PayPal ($41.00) to AlaBeemer@yahoo.com, put name, address, and phone in the 'NOTE' box or you may not get credit for paying. Print your receipt to bring to the rally. RV'ers and Vendors cannot register by PayPal. http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=35803&z=8

CT May 25 - 28, 2007
21st Annual Charter Oak Rally
Connecticut River BMW Riders, Inc. #164
Come on May 25-28, Memorial Day Weekend, in Marlborough, CT. Additional Details to follow in this spot or at www.crvbmw.org.

CO June 1 - 3, 2007
5th Thunder Mountain Rendezvous
BMW Riders of Western Colorado #270
Located at the beautiful & quiet Aspen Trails Campground, 3 miles north of Cedaredge, Colorado, on CO 65, just minutes from incredible riding over the Grand Mesa, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Unaweep Canyon and other great rides! Chili feed Friday night, full dinner Saturday evening, free coffee, ride pin and door prizes with registration. Campfires, showers and great people make for a great event! Entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. $35.00 pre-registration, (before May 15th), $45.00 at the gate. Tee shirts will be available. For pre-registration form and to see photos of past rallies go to the BMW Riders of Western Colorado, (formerly the Unorganized BMW Club of Western Colorado), home page at www.bmwriders.net Call George Barnes at 970-984-2107 for more information.

MD June 1 - June 3, 2007
33rd Square Route Rally
BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington #40
Welcome to the 33rd annual Square Route Rally. This year's rally will be quite special! We are celebrating one third of a century of the SRR and our club. The history of BMW and the Square Route Rally will be the focus. We will have a vintage bike exhibition, rides in the beautiful and historic Catoctin Mountains of central Maryland, vendors, great tech seminars, events, and excellent keynote speakers to highlight the incredible history of one of the oldest running BMW clubs and rallies in the country. The SRR is one of the first rallies of the rally season, and a great start for those hitting the rally circuit. For more information on attending or being a vendor contact Jim Bade 703-772-8296, or VP@bmwbmw.org.

CO June 13 - 17, 2007
The Best of Colorado and Utah Gypsy Ride
BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66
The 2007 Gypsy, sponsored by the BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado will include some of the most scenic and unspoiled areas in the country. Our destination will be the annual "Red Rocks Rendezvous" BMW Rally in Panguitch, Utah. No charge to join the ride but there is a fee for the rally that includes camping Fri-Sat night, a great meal Sat night, vendors & lots more. A registration form should be on the Beehive Beemers website in the spring of 2007 (http://www.beehive-beemers.org/) The ride begins at the TNT Restaurant in Morrison, Co. 80465. Arrive Wed. June 13, 2007 at 7:00 AM for breakfast. The Gypsy Ride will leave promptly at 8:00 AM. We will travel approx 400 miles on Wednesday over several Colorado mountain passes ending the day in a location that will have ample motel accommodations and a camp site for those wishing to camp. Thursday will find us traversing the spectacular Utah Red Rock landscape in route to the rally site located in the quaint town of Panquitch Utah. There are affordable accommodations available as well as camping that is included in your rally registration fee. Contact Jeff Galligan to register for Gypsy Ride so you can receive an information packet upon departure. All riders & passengers also receive a complimentary BMW M/C of Colorado club pin. For details please contact: Jeff Galligan, (myrealtor@hotmail.com) (303) 888-8585.

UT June 14 - 17 2007
Red Rock Rendezvous
Beehive Beemers #169
Held in Panguitch, Utah gateway to Utah's Color Country. Day rides to major national parks Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Grand Canyon also Grand Staircase Escalante and Cedar Breaks national monuments. Included in your registration fee are three nights camping (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), pit BBQ dinner and coffee every morning. Featuring shaded camping in county fairgrounds, the Triple R Bar beer garden, guided GS ride (open to all abilities), poker ride, Tech sessions and hourly drawings for door prizes. Download registration form from www.beehive-beemers.org, pre-registration until June 1st is $30, couples $50, and children $20 at the gate $35/$60/$25. For more info contact Bob Smith 801-786-0806 or bobsmith93@comcast.net

OR June 14 - 17, 2007
Chief Joseph Rally
BMW Riders of Oregon #83
Join us at the Grant County Fair Grounds nestled In the scenic Strawberry Mountains of John Day, Oregon, for a weekend of great riding, seminars and fellowship. The historic city is located at the crossroads of Oregon's highways 395 and 26. Enjoy some of the west'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 will be available at the rally information booth or visit our Website at www.bmwro.org to begin planning now. Contact rally Chairperson Lane Weinberg at lane_weinberg@mac.com or 503-698-4878

AB June 29 - July 2, 2007
Rocky Bow Lunatic Fringe Rally
Rocky Bow Riders #197
Come to the Rocky Bow Lunatic Fringe Rally, June 29 through July 2, 2007 in Alberta, Canada. Hosted by the Rocky Bow Riders #197. Located at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Centre, High River, Alberta, on Highway 23, about 3 km west of Highway 2. Follow the signs to the Rec. Centre for registration. Rally fee of $40 (pre-registration by 20 June 07) or $50 at the gate includes 6 meals, refreshments, 3 nights camping in large, grassy area, hot showers, field events, door prizes, rally pin (guaranteed for pre-registrants only), and more. Enjoy our western hospitality and partake in the Canada Day festivities. This year's rally will celebrate our 20th anniversary. For information contact Magda Kok, 78 Eldridge Rise, Airdrie AB, T4BR1C4 Canada, www.rockybowbmw.ca. 403-912-0837

WI July 12 - 15, 2007
35th Annual BMW MOA International Rally
BMW Motorcycle Cycle Owners of America

Plans are already underway for the 35th Anniversary Rally, slated for West Bend, Wisconsin next summer. We promise you yet another AWESOME rally filled with fellowship, good times, and a few surprises too. Drawing on the strong German heritage of the area, this is going to be as close to Germany as you can get - without a passport. Imagine the Bier Garten, filled with your friends and laughter, telling lies and kicking tires as you take in the ambiance of the Bavarian-themed atmosphere. More information will appear on the BMW MOA website beginning in January 2007.

CO July 19 - 22, 2007
35th Top o' the Rockies Rally
BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66
The Top o' the Rockies Rally is our Club's annual event centered at the City Park in historic Paonia on Colorado's Western Slope. The rally is in its 35th year of providing riders and their guests with the best riding and scenery Colorado has to offer. Join 1000+ of your fellow BMW enthusiasts for 4 days of great riding, music and food in the beautiful Colorado Rockies! Registration fee ($35 or $40 after June 30 and at the gate) includes 3 nights shaded camping, rally pin, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, live music, fun field events and more. See www.coloradobeemers.com for details and how to register. Contact: Bruce Sanders, 303-755-7278, coloradobeemers@comcast.net.

WA July 26-29, 2007
35th Cascade Country Rendezvous
Washington State BMW Riders, #104
Join us once again for Washington State BMW Riders annual celebration at the Pacific County Fairgrounds in Menlo, WA. Menlo is on Route 6, near the Pacific Coast, between Seattle and Portland. It's a gem of a place with tons of great on and off-road riding to enjoy. Willapa Bay, the Columbia River and Mount St Helens are all nearby. The rally includes 3 nights camping (great grassy camping with plenty of shade), excellent food Friday and Saturday nights (weíre not kidding, people ride from California for the grilled salmon steak dinner!), free flowing coffee & refreshments, GS classes & rides (GS classes require additional registration but no fee), field events, mystery & group rides, bike judging & awards, seminars, door prizes and entertainment. As always we'll have nightly campfires, vendors, dealer support, a cash bar, breakfast & lunch for sale each day, free rally pins, and, if all that werenít enough, since we're in the oyster capital of the US, a fresh oyster bar! Come 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 encouraged. All brands welcome. For more information and to pre-register visit: www.wsbmwr.org, call (206) 328-5224 or e-mail rally@wsbmwr.org.

CO August 4, 2007
8th all-day 100,000 Foot Colorado Pass Motorcycle Ride
BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66
Saturday, August 4, 2007, come to the 8th annual all-day 100,000 FOOT COLORADO PASS MOTORCYCLE RIDE sponsored by the BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado and Foothills BMW/Triumph. This nationally renown ride with world-class roads and scenery is unattainable anywhere else in the United States and maybe the world. The 2007 route begins and ends in Denver, and is approximately 480 miles over ten different mountain passes totaling over 100,000 feet in elevation. Pin, patch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, t-shirt, door prizes and other awards. All riders and brands of motorcycles welcome. Pre-registration required with non-refundable $35 fee per rider, limited to 300 participants. Registration forms are available at Foothills BMW (303-202-1400) or on the web site [www.coloradobeemers.com]. Early registration encouraged. Walk-up registrations accepted only as available space permits. Contact: Bruce Sanders, 303-755-7278.

ON August 10 - 12, 2007
The Return to Trenton Rally 5
Loonie-tic BMW Riders of Quinte West #292
Come and enjoy the 'The Rally in a Rally' where BMW Vintage bikes and all other BMW motorcycles and their friends come to together. While in the area visit the now finished Halifax Bomber at the Air Force Museum, take a tour of the County and enjoy a wine tour of some of the 25 wineries in the area plus many other sites. Tech sessions, field events, unique awards, plus 50/50 draws, Vintage bike show. Music provided on Saturday night. The pre-registration is $40.00 Cdn before midnight July 15, 2007, at the gate the fee is $45.00, this includes 3 night of camping, hot showers, door prizes, as well for the entry fee you will get a Friday night tube steak and hamburgers, Saturday morning breakfast put on by the local Lions Club, and a Saturday night steak dinner with all the trimmings and all on site. Rally pin & mug to the 1st 200 attendees, bottomless coffee/tea/hot chocolate and sodas/pop. Send pre-registration to The Kiltmeister, 28 Ravine Drive, Port Hope ON, L1A 4G8. Make cheques payable to The Loonie-tic BMW Riders. Registration form and rally information at our new webpage at www.ltbmwr.ca or contact The Kiltmeister at kiltmeister@sympatico.ca or 905-885-7354.

NC August 16 - 19, 2007
30th Dan'l Boone Rally
Carolinas BMW Motorcycle Owners Assoc. #220
Three states, one rally! Come join us at the KOA Campground in Boone, NC for the best riding anywhere. Rain or shine, ride NC's Blue Ridge Parkway and High Country, Southwestern Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee. Dust off that classic/vintage motorcycle and ride in. We have plenty of room for everyone and all brands. For directions and rally updates visit www.carolinasbmwmoa.org. GPS: N36 15.54, W81 39.87. Rally Fee: $40 per person, No pre-registration necessary. Fee Includes: Camping for Friday and Saturday night, 30th Anniv. pin for first 200, 5 tickets for Door Prizes, Vendor onsite, Friday dinner, Vendor onsite, Sat. B'fast, Catered BBQ dinner Sat. Donuts & Coffee, Sun. Morning -Endless: coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Early Arrival: Thursday night camping and Hot Dog Dinner: $8.00. Information Contact: John Olsakovsky - rally@carolinasbmwmoa.org, Website: www.carolinasbmwmoa.org

PA August 17 - 19, 2007
41st Four Winds Rally
Four Winds BMW Riders MOA #6, RA#76
The longest continually held BMW rally in the U.S. Our beautiful location: Redbank Municipal Park, 2.5 miles northeast of New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Rt. 28, 18 miles south of I-80. GPS N41 00.860, W79 17.546. Redbank is nestled in the green, rolling hills of western Pennsylvania and offers some of the best riding roads in the area. Our campground has clean, hot showers, shaded tent sites and other amenities including a food vendor on site. Camper hookups are available for extra fee. Rally events include tech sessions and seminars, a GS Adventure Ride, led and self-guided rides and Saturday field events. Vendors welcome! Friday night corn roast and movies, Saturday night BBQ, live music and dancing, door prizes, rally pin, free coffee and iced tea. Sunday farewell breakfast with coffee and donuts. No pre-registration. Info at www.4windsbmw.org or from Mitch Kehn, President, (412) 881-5068 or j.kehn@verizon.net.

MO August 28 - 31, 2007
8th Curve Cowboy Reunion
Curve Cowboy Reunion #282
At the Tan Tar A Resort, Osage Beach, Missouri. Located on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains is our host location for 2007. The ultimate BMW Luxury Touring event of the season. Our 'Reunion' is a resort-based week of activity, complete with great riding in the Ozark Mountains, tech sessions, spousal programs, seminars, lots of vendors and special entertainment makes for a week you'll never forget! However you define BMW Luxury Touring, whether riding a K1200LT or R1200GSA, your welcome to join our reunion. Venue capacity forces us to limit the number of attendees. To register, see www.curvecowboyreunion.com or contact Jeff Eagan: questions@curvecowboyreunion.com or call Bill Wescoe 301-373-5480.

CO September 15-16, 2007
1st Colorado Classic 1000
BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66
Denver to Steamboat Springs the long way around! Register for the inaugural Colorado Classic 1000, our new long distance rally which asks participants to ride a thousand miles in a day. Route opens at 5:00 AM, Sept. 15, at the Holiday Inn in Lakewood, Co and closes 24 hours later at the Steamboat Grand Resort & Hotel. Gala brunch and celebration follows. Qualified finishers will receive a commemorative award in recognition of their accomplishment and the opportunity to register with the Iron Butt Association for SaddleSore 1000 certification. Fee: $99 ($125 after August 18). Registration closes Sept. 1. Ride limit is 125. Entrants are responsible for hotel accommodations. Register early to ensure hotel availability. Info - Eric Levy, 303-670-6073 or www.coloradobeemers.com

MO October 12-14, 2007
32nd Falling Leaf Rally
Gateway Riders BMW Club #22
The premier Fall rally in the Midwest. Potosi, Missouri, 60 mi S. of St. Louis. Camping, firewood, guided gravel rd ride, observation run, 50/25//25 pot, field events, pin to 1st 600, door prizes, endless coffee & hot chocolate, rally shirts made to order, anvil blast Sat at awards ceremony. Friday night hot dog roast included. Pancake breakfast, lunch sandwiches, & BBQ dinner at reasonable prices from Lion's Club Sat on grounds. Several restaurants in town. Heated meeting hall open 24 hrs. Check website for motels. Vendors invited, no registration fee and no vendor fee. Adults $18, children 6-12 $2, children 5/under free; day pass for Sat $9. No advance registration. Take Hwy 21 S to Hwy 8, turn W through Potosi to Hwy 185, bear right on 185 to Lion's club grounds. Or, take Hwy 55 to 67 to Hwy 8 then W to Potosi. Info: Larry Floyd, lfloyd22@charter.net or 314-892-7012. Before you call, check website: www.gatewayriders.com

 

Regular Meetings

Wondering about the next San Diego Barley Therapy session? Call 619-278-5640 for a recorded message.

Brentwood, CA, third Saturday NorCal Barley Therapy, 2 PM at Pee Wee Muldoon's Grill & Bar in Brentwood, CA, 8065 Brentwood Blvd., #6.

San Luis Obispo CA, every Wednesday at Gus' Grocery (near the Amtrak station). Gus' offers bottle and keg therapy, homemade subs, and a lighted, fenced patio with a good view of the parking area. Contact Paul Wilson #1510 at 805-489-0845.

El Centro CA, every weekday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Barley Therapy and Neighborhood Watch at Strickland's Garage, 2028 Woodside Drive.

San Marcos CA, second Tuesday each month North County Barley Therapy at the home of Southern CA Airmarshal Bill Snyder.

Arroyo Grande, CA, third Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Bridge St. Park, behind City Hall, one-half mile east of Hwy. 101 on Grand Ave. Call Barry at 805 489-1028 for details.

Pasadena, CA, second Sunday every month, 10:00 a.m., at Burger Continental, 535 S. Lake Ave., Contact Central CA. Airmarshal John Foegen, 818-352-9577.

St. Petersburg, FL, every Saturday night Barley Therapy @ Biff Burger, 3939 49th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL. Prizes, fun, and beer. Contact Lenny Kaul #1163, (727) 363-7946 for details.

Atlanta, GA, first Tuesday Barley Therapy. Call Erik Klaproth for details, 770-592-7658.

Boise, ID second Thursday Barley Therapy at- State Street Burger N Brew, 4295 West State Street, contact A/M David Dingle

Kansas City, KS first Thursday Barley Therapy at 7:00 PM at Beamer's Garage, Bar and Grill, 5908 Outlook (S. of Johnson Dr.), Mission, Kansas. For more info contact Joe, 913-384-2697.

Detroit MI, most Thursdays after work at Lili's Bar in Hamtramck - call 313-875-6555 for directions. Come join us to map strategies and act silly. Contact Ron Rumohr #568 at 248-399-5594.

Missouri, last Wednesday each month Barley Therapy at 6 PM. Contact Missouri Airmarshal Art Mester.

New Jersey, third Friday of odd-numbered months Barley Therapy at an ever-changing location (for variety). Contact Airmarshal Bob Berto for details.

Knoxville TN, second Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. at El Chinos on Merchant Drive, just off I-75 and I-640. All Airheads and visitors are welcome. Contact Dave Corl #892, BMW Powersports at 423-966-0900.

Houston TX, every Thursday evening at Hickory Hollow Restaurant on the corner of Heights Blvd and Center, one block north of Washington Ave. Park in the back and come in thru the patio. Folks start showing up around 6:30/7:00. We kick lies and tell tires for an hour or so then disperse to Jimmy's or other venues. Contact Dan Greenlee.

Luckenbach TX, first Sunday afternoon each month, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Take 290/2222 west 1/4 mile past The Capitol of Texas Highway, turn west on City Park Rd. Turn left at the sign for Ski Shores. Look for additional signs, motorcycles and a boat dock. Contact TX Airmarshal Jesse Hay at 512-448-1644, email jhay@texas.net.

Bellingham WA, second Monday each month, Alternate NorthWet Barley Therapy location at Archers Ale House, 1212 10th St & Harris. Bring darts if you have 'em. WA Airmarshals Dennis or Karen 360-676-8029, email denx7d@nas.com.

Spokane, WA, first Tuesday each month, Barley Therapy, 7:00 PM, at The Elk Public House, 3rd and Pacific in Spokane's Browne's addition.

Spokane, WA, third Sunday each month, breakfast, 8:30 am, at Felt's Field Airport Skyway Cafe in the valley (not at Spokane International Airport). These meetings are a shared activity with the Spokane Classic Motorcycle Enthusiasts, who ride mostly Euro bikes. Directions available from Sam Van Wyck at 509-448-4567, email samwise@ior.com.

Madison, WI, third Friday each month, 6:30 PM at Rileys Tavern, Hwy J between Verona and Mt. Horeb west of Madison. Call Tom Van Horn, 608-238-5181.

German & European Airheads (and friends) We meet every second Sunday with the fahrtwind-group at varying locations in the state NRW for brunch, talking wheels, and touring. Contact Helmut Lenders for further information.

 

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