Upcoming Events in and around Texas

Upcoming Scheduled Events, posted by request


Apr 01/03, Fri/Sun
TEXAS AIRHEADS APRIL FOOL CAMPOUT / SOUTHWEST FESTIVAL OF FIVES, Quiet
Valley Ranch, Hwy 16, approximately 10 miles south of Kerrville, TX.
(www.qvranch.com) Cost for camping is $5 the 1st night, 2nd night is
free. For more info, contact Dan Greenlee, or Mike
Moon, .

Apr 01/03, Fri/Sun
CRAWFISH RUN 2005, hosted by the Lone Star BMW Riders. The annual ride
to Natchitoches, LA coinciding with the 10th annual Jazz Festival.
Friday morning ride begins at 9 AM, the Dairy Queen at FM 740 / Pinson
Rd. in Forney on Hwy 80. Saturday morning ride to Fred's Lounge in
Mamou, LA. Rooms (12) are blocked until March 12th at Ramada Inn
Natchitoches, 318.257.7587. Ask for the Lone Star BMW Riders rate of
$52 per night. Get more info and the GPS route at
www.lonestarbmwriders.org. Questions: contact Tom Oliver,
or 972.712.8799 home or 971.963.1051 work.

Apr 01/03, Fri/Sun
DOGWOOD TRAIL RALLY, hosted by BMW Riders of Mississippi #199. Near
Vicksburg, MS. Ante-Bellum Homes, Plantation Tours, Civil War
Battlefields & Casinos. Fri night meal until gone, Sat & Sun morning
pancake breakfast. Showers, prizes, field events, coffee and southern
hospitality. Askews Landing Campground, Interstate 20 at exit # 19, go
west on Askews Ferry Rd (service rd) 2-1/2 mi to Askews Ferry
Campground. 25$ registration fee, Rally pins to first 150. Contact:
William Biel at or 601.582.2545 (home) or
601.466.1651(cell) or see bmwridersofmississippi.org.

Apr 02, Saturday *** Moto Support Needed ***
MORITZ RIDE FOR HEROES BICYCLE RIDE, benefit for the Aledo, Hudson Oaks,
and Willow park volunteer fire departments. Contact Johnny Kresena at
if you can help with Moto Support. Bike event details
at www.aledobikeride.com. Free lunch and t-shirt.

Apr 07/10, Thu/Sun
2nd ANNUAL RUN TO MARATHON AND BIG BEND, hosted by the San Antonio BMW
Riders. Rooms blocked at the Marathon Motel, 1.866.386.4241. Mention
the BMW Club when making reservations. RSVP soon before the rooms are
gone! RV and camping available. For more info, contact Chuck Wetzel at
.

Apr 09, Saturday *** New BMW Model Unveiling ***
OPEN HOUSE at BMW OF FORT WORTH, 9 to 5. Introducing the new K1200S,
R1200ST, and R1200RT. Food and entertainment! BMW Motorcycles, 1503 W.
Hurst Blvd, NE Loop 820 and Hwy 10, 817.595.0000, www.bmwfortworth.com.

Apr 09, Saturday *** New BMW Model Unveiling ***
OPEN HOUSE at LONE STAR BMW, Austin, TX, 11 to 3 PM. Introducing the
K1200S, R1200ST, and R1200RT. Food and refreshments! Lone Star BMW /
Triumph, 1.800.729.3807, 10600 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, N30 22.524
/ W97 41.394

Apr 09, Saturday
OPEN HOUSE at EUROSPORT CYCLES, 3100 Airport Freeway, Fort Worth. More
info at www.eurosportcycles.com or call 817.838.8135 or 800.838.8135.

Apr 10, Sunday
BMWDFW 2nd SUNDAY BREAKFAST, 8:30 AM, Mary's Brazos Café, Tin Top, TX,
15 miles south of Weatherford, TX. A ride is planned after breakfast,
weather permitting!

Apr 11, Monday
HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDING SCHOOL, Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX.
Conducted by Tony Lewis, Eurosport Cycles of Fort Worth, this school
addresses technical aspects of high performance street riding in the
safe and controlled environment of the race track. Opening are limited
so pre-registration is recommended. Call Eurosport at 817.838.8135 or
800.838.8135. The cost is $225 for the class and track time or $150 for
track time only.

April 12, Tuesday
BMWDFW CLUB MEETING, 8 PM, the Hoffbrau Steak House.

April 14, Thursday
BIKE NITE AT EUROSPORT CYCLES, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, 3100 Airport Freeway,
northeast of downtown Fort Worth. Food and cold drinks, movies, and
social gathering with other riders.

Apr 14/17, Thu/Sun
4TH TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RALLY, Texas BMW Sport Riders #299, Inn of the
Hills, Kerrville, TX. Originally for K1200RS riders, but all BMW riders
welcome. Fantastic roads, wildflowers in bloom and friendly people. For
more info, go to www.tbmwsr.com or contact Barry Gibbs at 817.481.7500.

Apr 15/17, Fri/Sun
IBMWR 10th BLITZ TO BRANSON, Headquarters at Barrington Hotel (across
the road from Branson Towers), 1.800.760.8866. Room rate is $39 per
night including tax. Mention and request the Internet BMW Riders
discount. www.ibmwr.org.

Apr 15/17, Fri/Sun
OHS SPRING REUNION, Chateau on the Lake Resort & Convention Center,
Branson, MO. Hosted by Oklahoma Honda Suzuki (OHS). Registration is
$40 per person and limited. At Branson's only four star resort, five
star restaurant, and overlooking Table Rock Lake. All motorcycle brands
welcome. Registration and room availability is limited so act quickly!
Room rate is $89, half the normal fare. Chateau Resort,
www.chateaulothelakebranson.com, 1.888.333.5253. A group ride departs
the Cracker Barrel, 122nd and I-35 in Oklahoma City on April 15th at 8
AM. For registration or information, contact Wayne Cantwell or Gary
Rollins at Oklahoma Honda Suzuki at 405.672.1423.

Apr 18, Monday
ADVANCED MOTOR SPORT TRACK DAY, Texas Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX.
All European motorcycles welcome. For more information and
registration, contact AMS at www.advancedmotorsports.com or call
817.790.0200.

Apr 22/24, Fri/Sun
TEXAS NATIONAL BMW RALLY, Lake Belton, Cedar Ridge Park at the Turkey
Roost Group Camping area (same as last year), 10 miles west of Temple,
Texas, off TX Hwy. 36. A camping, no frills rally organized by the BMW
motorcycle clubs of Texas. GPS coord N31 10.128 / W97 27.189. No
registration fee but camping is $10 per tent for the weekend. Hot
showers and coffee, BYOB. Abundant lodging and restaurants available in
Temple, Texas. For more info, contact Mike Moon at or
817.237.6508.

Apr 22/24, Fri/Sun
25TH TRAIL OF TEARS RALLY, hosted by Jugs & Shaft #92. Castor River
Park Campground. 15 mi west of Marble Hill, Missouri, then 1/2 mi south
of 34 on Rt Y. With great roads and lots of gravel roads for GS riders.
2 nights camping. Fri night hot dog roast, rally pin, firewood. Early
bird chili Thurs: pay your own camping Thurs. This is a no frills rally
and the fee is $15. Hookups extra. Info: Jeff 800.333.0438 or John
573.334.6862; .

Apr 22/24, Fri/Sun
1st BMW Veteran Motorcycle Club Rally, hosted by BMW Veteran MC Club
#315. Vintage BMW Motorcycle Rally Heads South to Bench Mark Works in
Sturgis, Mississippi. Veteran Club members and other vintage BMW
motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to gather at Craig (Vech) and Elaine
Vechorik's Bench Mark Works motorcycle museum, campground and vintage
parts store for a full-moon weekend of motorcycle-related activities.
Vech will present 2 technical seminars, sharing mechanical knowledge he
has gained in 30 years of repairing and restoring vintage BMWs. Awards
for field event winners and vintage motorcycle criteria. If it rains,
plenty of room inside. Children and pets welcome. $25 club
donation/adult includes: camping/RV space, all meals (except one "ride
meal"), showers, coffee/soft drinks, door prizes, technical seminars, 2
area rides, swap meet and 10% discount off all parts from Bench Mark
Works. Located 9 miles off beautiful Natchez Trace Pkwy. Info: rally
website http://members.aol.com/vechbmw/veteran.html or Elaine: 3400
Earles Fork Rd, Sturgis MS 39769, 662.465.6444,
.

Apr 29/May 01, Fri/Sun
15TH GEORGIA MOUNTAIN RALLY, BMW M/C Owners of Georgia #23. Bald
Mountain Park Campground Resort (www.baldmountainpark.com) outside
Hiawassee, GA. Shady campsites, hot showers and friendly folks.
Separate poker runs for dual-sport and street riders, educational
seminars, antique bike show and judging, bonfires, music, fun and
fellowship! Vendor area with demo bikes and concession stand serving
local favorites. Fee includes 2 nights camping, rally pin to 1st 750,
poker run, awards/door prizes, Fri and Sat dinners, campfires and all
the coffee you care to drink. Pre-registration $30/person (postmarked by
4/8) or $40 at gate. Early registration guarantees a chance to win a
mystery prize. Camping before/after are separate fees paid directly to
resort. Registration form & info: www.bmwoga.org or Jane Moore,
404.364.7819, .

May 13/15, Fri/Sun
NATURAL STATE RALLY, organized by the Naturally Beemers of Arkansas
#181. Located at the Corp of Engineers Sequoia Park at Lock and Dam #5
on the Arkansas River, just south of Morrilton, AR with easy access from
I-40. Take AR Hwy 9 S. Go over the Arkansas River bridge. Park entrance
is 5 mi south of intersection of US Hwy 64 & AR Hwy 9. Sign at park
entrance, just look for BMW roundels! This is a no frills rally.
Registration $6/night to cover camping fees. Rally patches & t-shirts
for sale separately. Facilities and showers on site. Plenty of
restaurants in nearby Morrilton. Great riding close by! Contact: C.
Michael Wingfield at or 501.664.6016.

May 13/16, Fri/Mon
EUROSPORT CYCLES SPRING ARKANSAS RIDE. Accomodations for 3 nights at
Southern Nights Hotel, Waldron, Arkansas (479.637.4214). Ask for one of
Eurosport's reserved rooms. The cost is $35 and includes a map package
and t-shirt. Call for more info at 817.838.8135 or 800.838.8135.

May 13/22, Fri/Sun *** 10 day trip! ***
THE GREAT RAT (RIDE AROUND TEXAS), hosted by Lone Star Biker magazine.
Begins / ends in Houston, TX. A non-denominational 3,200 mile trip
around the perimeter of Texas, staying as close to the State line as
possible. Info and tentative itinerary at
www.lonestarbiker.com/greatrat.html or contact .

May 19/22, Thu/Sun
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES 2005, San Marcos, TX. The Hill Country
BMW Riders are supporting this with a motorcycle rally at the games for
3,300 athletes with mental retardation and closely related disabilities.
The event is hosted by Texas State University. More info about the SOTX
at www.SpecialOlympicsTexas.org.

May 20/22, Fri/Sun
25TH ROADRUNNER RALLY, Phoenix International Touring Society #89.
Silver Anniversary Celebration: "25 Years and Still Rolling." Come
celebrate 25 years of BMW rallies in Northern Arizona. This year will
feature demo bikes and riding accessories provided by Victory BMW, Iron
Horse BMW & BMW Motorcycles of Scottsdale. Many other vendors, tech
sessions, the usual great roads, great food and great company. Your $35
pre-registration ($40 at gate) will get you dinner & live music on Fri &
Sat night and plenty of camping spaces under the tall pines. Great
restroom/shower facilities. Free rally pins to first 300 registered.
Dormitory bunks, T-shirts and additional meals available for a fee.
Motels and cabins nearby. For more info, registration forms and maps see
www.azbeemers.org or call Michael Connor 480.987.9339. Mail to P.I.T.S.,
PO Box 21514, Mesa, AZ 85277-1514.

May 20/22, Fri/Sun
6TH EUROPEAN RIDERS' RALLY, organized by the BMW Motorcycle Club of
Nashville #101.
Ride some of the best roads in the Eastern US! Featuring field events,
bonfires, live entertainment, and great food. Free camping with
bathroom facilities on-site and showers avail at the adjacent hotel.
Local hotels have plenty of rooms for those who prefer. $25 in advance
or $30 at rally covers guided rides, steak dinner Sat night, vendors,
door prizes and all the coffee you can drink. Polly Wright 615.595.6203,
PO Box 158265, Nashville, TN 37215 or

May 26/29, Thu/Sun
17TH ROCKET CITY RALLY, organized by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of
Alabama #5.
Aka "Great Chicken Rally" at Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL on Hobbs
Island Rd 1/4 mi north of Tennessee River off US 231. Activities: Eat,
ride, eat some more, dance a while, sleep, repeat! 3 nights camping,
rally pin, BBQ dinner Thurs, pancake breakfast Fri thru Sun. Smoked
chicken all day, all night, all you can eat, all weekend. Coffee, tea,
lemonade, popcorn & peanuts while volunteers hold out. All included in
$35 rally fee, children 12 and under $15; day pass Sat only, $15. No
advance registrations. Door prizes, awards, vendors, seminars, bike
games, nightly entertainment Thurs, Fri, Sat. Tours to Barber's
Motorsports track and museum, Jack Daniel's Distillery, Cathedral
Caverns and more great roads. Raffling a new R1150R to be given at
awards ceremony, tickets $5 ea. Info at www.bmwmoal.org or contact:
Lori Dendy at , 256.840.9806, cell 256.527.2014 or
Connie Reaves at . Vendors need to reserve space in
advance.

Jun 03/05, Fri/Sun
3RD THUNDER MOUNTAIN. RENDEZVOUS, Unorganized BMW Club of Western
Colorado #270. Aspen Trails Campground, 3 mi north of Cedaredge on CO
65. A small rally held at a beautiful campground on the south slope of
the Grand Mesa. Area provides ample opportunity for day rides on some of
the best roads in the country. $30 pre-registration before 5/1, $35
afterwards. Rally fee includes 2 nights camping, (hot showers, clean
restrooms), chili feed Fri night, full meal Sat night, entertainment Fri
and Sat evenings, free espresso by Jaybird's Java Haus, unique rally
pin, door prizes & some really great people to hang out with. Rally tee
shirts available for additional cost. Food and excellent ice cream
treats on site. Several motels & B&Bs in Cedaredge. Info and entry form
go to www.bmwriders.net or call George Barnes 970.625.9450.

Jun 03/05, Fri/Sun
26TH LAND OF OZ RALLY, hosted by the Kansas City BMW Motorcycle Club
#46. Linn County Park - LaCygne, Kansas. US69 at K12 - south of KC. N38
22.253 W94 39.889. Vendors, 24 hr drinks, 4 meals, shaded camping, hot
showers, live music, poker run, field events, kids' events, awards, door
prizes, swimming pool on site. $25 pre-registration before 5/15, $30 at
gate, kids 8-15 $15. www.kcbmwmc.com. Info: Karen Burdette, 33200 E
219th St, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080; 816.540.3854, .

Jun 09/12, Thu/Sun
29TH IOWA RALLY, Pure Stodge Touring Association #30. Iowa County
Fairgrounds located in Marengo, IA. No early camping. Rally fee
includes: camping Thur thru Sat nights (limited RV space avail), rally
pin and cup, Fri night Chili Supper and Sat night Pork Dinner. Live
Bands Fri and Sat nights. Traditional Iowa Rally beverages courtesy of
the Stodge. Concession stand available on site. Modern restrooms and
showers. Pre-registration by 6/1: Adults $27/child $13 (under 12)
$30/$15 at the gate. Dan Christ, PSTA. PO Box 2143, Iowa City, IA 52244
or .

Jun 17/19, Fri/Sun
Missouri State BMW Rally, Springfield BMW Road Riders. Crane City Park
in Crane, MO, 30 miles SW of Springfield on ST. HWY 413/265. Beautiful
shaded campground by a creek. Bean pot Friday night, BBQ dinner Saturday
with endless coffee and drinks. Self guided tours and Saturday lunch
ride. Field events, awards ceremony, and the best blacktop in the
Midwest. Bluegrass Buckjumpers entertain Friday night. Ice Cream Social
on Main Street, Saturday night. $20 pre-register, $25 on site. T-shirt
for first 100. Send pre-registration to: Randy Hone, P.O. Box 125,
Turners, MO 65765 or call Randy at 417.831.2900. E-mail for registration
form and additional info: .

Jun 18-19, Sat-Sun
ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE, Texas border to border ride. Hosted by the
Houston BMW Club. 6:15 AM (Sunrise) Leave TX/LA Visitor's Center, mile
marker 880. Arrive TX/NM border by sundown. Make reservations at Super 8
Motel (1.800.800.8000) in Anthony, TX (Mile Marker 0 on I-20). Contact
Beverly Ruffin, for additional information.

Jun 20, Monday
HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDING SCHOOL, conducted by Tony Lewis, Eurosport
Cycles of Fort Worth at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX. This school
addresses technical aspects of high performance street riding in a
relatively safe and controlled environment of the race track. Opening
are limited so pre-registration is recommended. Call Eurosport at
817.838.8135 or 800.838.8135. The cost is $225 for the class and track
time or $150 for track time only.

Jul 01/17, Fri/Sun, 17 days
ADAMS 2005 ODYSSEY to MOTO GP at LAGUNA SECA RACEWAY, California.
Returns through the Top of the Rockies Rally. Check www.bmwdfw.org for
updates on this ride.

Jul 14/17, Thu/Sun
32nd TOP O THE ROCKIES RALLY, Paonia, Colorado. Hosted by theBMW
Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66. Centered at the Town Park in historic
Paonia, CO. The best riding and scenery Colorado has to offer. Fee of
$35 gives you 3 nights tree shaded camping with hot showers and
bathrooms nearby. A delicious breakfast and dinner provided on Sat.
Entertainment includes first rate music on stage both Fri and Sat nights
so bring your dancing boots! Registration provides eligibility to win
lots of great door prizes. Plenty of vendors, fun field events and a
great Beer Garden run by the American Legion. Lots of great dual-sport
excitement as well as great paved roads! Ride to the Black Canyon of
the Gunnison Nat'l Monument just minutes away or CO's Grand Mesa for a
trip that you will always remember. Motels in the area but they book up
quickly. Paonia is about 62 mi west of Carbondale on Hwy 133, and 27 mi
east of Delta via highways 92 and 133. GPS coordinates are: N38.86963 /
W107.59735. Info and registration form at: www.coloradobeemers.com.
Matthew Baroody, 303.948.9485; .

Jul 21/24, Thu/Sun
2005 MOA INTERNATIONAL RALLY, Allen Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio. More info
at www.bmwmoa.org.

Aug 06, Saturday
6TH 100,000 COLORADO PASS RIDE, organized by the BMW Motorcycle Club of
Colorado #66.
This exciting day-ride in the Rocky Mountains covers 450 to 500 miles
over 10 different mountain passes totaling over 100,000 feet in
elevation. Your paid registration includes a ride pin, embroidered
patch, continental breakfast, catered lunch & dinner, and special
checkpoint awards along the route. Short-cut options are available for a
75% shorter route. A pre-registration fee of $35 is required. Space
limited to 300! Registration forms are available from the BMWMCC web
site at www.coloradobeemers.com or from Foothills BMW/Triumph, Lakewood,
CO, 303-202-1400. Contact: Jeff Eaton, Ride Coordinator, 303.715.2789 or
.

Aug 11/14, Thu/Sun
32ND STANLEY STOMP RALLY, hosted by the Bavarian Mountain West M/C Club
of Idaho #50.
Set in the heart of Central Idaho, near Sawtooth Mountains and the
historic town of Stanley. To get there, travel 13 mi east along Salmon
River from Stanley on Hwy 75, or from Challis, go west 45 mi on Hwy 75.
Turn north at Sunbeam & follow Yankee Fork River on 4 mi of blacktop
plus 4 mi of gravel to Bonanza campground. GPS coordinates: Latitude 44
degrees 22.16 minutes N, Longitude 114 degrees 43.52 minutes W. $45
pre-registration only. Limited to 200. Contact Mark Whaley
for details or website: www.idahobmwriders.com.

Aug 12/14, Fri/Sun
DIRTY DOZEN ADVENTURE RIDE, organized by the BMW Motorcycle Club of
Colorado #66. Located in the Center of Colorado's Rocky Mountains.
Features a full day of adventure riding in the beautiful and rugged
Rocky Mountains on optional routes laid out in varying lengths and
degrees of difficulty. Participants ride over no less than 12 mountain
passes sandwiched between 2 nights of free primitive camping in a
national forest. The route traces many dirt roads and passes developed
during Colorado's mining boom years in latter 1800s, with expert level
single tracks also available. Participants ride to campsite on their own
Fri and depart on their own on Sun. $10 fee includes a meal Sat evening,
all route instructions, and base camp amenities. Registration forms are
available from the BMWMCC web site at www.coloradobeemers.com or from
Foothills BMW/Triumph, Lakewood, CO, 303.202.1400. Contact: Jeff Eaton,
Ride Coordinator, 303.715.2789 or .

Aug 18/21, Thu/Sun
7TH BEARTOOTH RENDEZVOUS, hosted by the Beartooth Beemers #303. "The
best little rally in the west" happens during the full moon at the Lions
Camp 10 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana. 3 catered dinners, live
entertainment Fri and Sat nights, breakfast available on site, microbrew
concession, Sat Poker Walk in Red Lodge, door prizes and spectacular
rides. Experience the Big Sky country. Ample camping space or rent a
bunk for $15/3 nights or a cabin with 8 bunks for $120 (bring your
sleeping bag). Showers, bathrooms, dining hall. Rally pin to 1st 250
registered. T-shirts featuring Beartooth Bear for sale. Registration
limited to 300; preregistration ($40, postmarked by 8/5) advised. $50
at gate; kids under 12 pay for meals and bunks only. No on-site 4-wheel
parking but alternate parking nearby. No pets. Visit
www.treasurestate.com/btbeemers for more info. Contact: Bruce Barrow,
or Bob and Anne Clement at .

Aug 20, Saturday
EUROSPORT CYCLES BIKINI BIKE WASH, 3100 Airport Freeway, Fort Worth, TX.

Aug 30/Sep02, Tue/Fri
6TH CURVE COWBOY REUNION, organized by Curve Cowboy Reunion #282.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Jackson Lake Lodge in the Grand Teton NP, WY is
the host location. The ultimate BMW luxury touring event of the season.
The "CCR Reunion" of K1200LT owners and friends is a hotel-based week of
activity, complete with great riding in Yellowstone Nat'l Park and Grand
Tetons. Riding, tech sessions, spousal programs, seminars, lots of
vendors and special entertainment make for a week you'll never forget!
Venue restrictions limit the number of attendees. To register, check
out http://www.curvecowboyreunion.com or contact Jeff Eagan
, or call Richard Kuethe 512.264.0615.

Sep 26, Monday
HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDING SCHOOL, conducted by Tony Lewis, Eurosport
Cycles of Fort Worth at the Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX. This
school addresses technical aspects of high performance street riding in
a relatively safe and controlled environment of the race track. Opening
are limited so pre-registration is recommended. Call Eurosport at
817.838.8135 or 800.838.8135. The cost is $225 for the class and track
time or $150 for track time only.

 

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Upcoming Scheduled Events, posted by request
Apr 01/03, Fri/Sun
TEXAS AIRHEADS APRIL FOOL CAMPOUT / SOUTHWEST FESTIVAL OF FIVES, Quiet
Valley Ranch, Hwy 16, approximately 10 miles south of Kerrville, TX.
(www.qvranch.com) Cost for camping is $5 the 1st night, 2nd night is
free. For more info, contact Dan Greenlee, or Mike
Moon, .
Apr 01/03, Fri/Sun
CRAWFISH RUN 2005, hosted by the Lone Star BMW Riders. The annual ride
to Natchitoches, LA coinciding with the 10th annual Jazz Festival.
Friday morning ride begins at 9 AM, the Dairy Queen at FM 740 / Pinson
Rd. in Forney on Hwy 80. Saturday morning ride to Fred's Lounge in
Mamou, LA. Rooms (12) are blocked until March 12th at Ramada Inn
Natchitoches, 318.257.7587. Ask for the Lone Star BMW Riders rate of $52
per night. Get more info and the GPS route at www.lonestarbmwriders.org.
Questions: contact Tom Oliver, or 972.712.8799
home or 971.963.1051 work.
Apr 01/03, Fri/Sun
DOGWOOD TRAIL RALLY, hosted by BMW Riders of Mississippi #199. Near
Vicksburg, MS. Ante-Bellum Homes, Plantation Tours, Civil War
Battlefields & Casinos. Fri night meal until gone, Sat & Sun morning
pancake breakfast. Showers, prizes, field events, coffee and southern
hospitality. Askews Landing Campground, Interstate 20 at exit # 19, go
west on Askews Ferry Rd (service rd) 2-1/2 mi to Askews Ferry
Campground. 25$ registration fee, Rally pins to first 150. Contact:
William Biel at or 601.582.2545 (home) or
601.466.1651(cell) or see bmwridersofmississippi.org.
Apr 02, Saturday *** Moto Support Needed *** MORITZ RIDE FOR HEROES
BICYCLE RIDE, benefit for the Aledo, Hudson Oaks, and Willow park
volunteer fire departments. Contact Johnny Kresena at if
you can help with Moto Support. Bike event details at
www.aledobikeride.com. Free lunch and t-shirt.
Apr 07/10, Thu/Sun
2nd ANNUAL RUN TO MARATHON AND BIG BEND, hosted by the San Antonio BMW
Riders. Rooms blocked at the Marathon Motel, 1.866.386.4241. Mention the
BMW Club when making reservations. RSVP soon before the rooms are gone!
RV and camping available. For more info, contact Chuck Wetzel at
.
Apr 09, Saturday *** New BMW Model Unveiling *** OPEN HOUSE at BMW OF
FORT WORTH, 9 to 5. Introducing the new K1200S, R1200ST, and R1200RT.
Food and entertainment! BMW Motorcycles, 1503 W. Hurst Blvd, NE Loop 820
and Hwy 10, 817.595.0000, www.bmwfortworth.com.
Apr 09, Saturday *** New BMW Model Unveiling *** OPEN HOUSE at LONE STAR
BMW, Austin, TX, 11 to 3 PM. Introducing the K1200S, R1200ST, and
R1200RT. Food and refreshments! Lone Star BMW / Triumph, 1.800.729.3807,
10600 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, N30 22.524 / W97 41.394
Apr 09, Saturday
OPEN HOUSE at EUROSPORT CYCLES, 3100 Airport Freeway, Fort Worth. More
info at www.eurosportcycles.com or call 817.838.8135 or 800.838.8135.
Apr 10, Sunday
BMWDFW 2nd SUNDAY BREAKFAST, 8:30 AM, Mary's Brazos Café, Tin Top, TX,
15 miles south of Weatherford, TX. A ride is planned after breakfast,
weather permitting!
Apr 11, Monday
HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDING SCHOOL, Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX. Conducted
by Tony Lewis, Eurosport Cycles of Fort Worth, this school addresses
technical aspects of high performance street riding in the safe and
controlled environment of the race track. Opening are limited so
pre-registration is recommended. Call Eurosport at 817.838.8135 or
800.838.8135. The cost is $225 for the class and track time or $150 for
track time only.
April 12, Tuesday
BMWDFW CLUB MEETING, 8 PM, the Hoffbrau Steak House.
April 14, Thursday
BIKE NITE AT EUROSPORT CYCLES, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, 3100 Airport Freeway,
northeast of downtown Fort Worth. Food and cold drinks, movies, and
social gathering with other riders.
Apr 14/17, Thu/Sun
4TH TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RALLY, Texas BMW Sport Riders #299, Inn of the
Hills, Kerrville, TX. Originally for K1200RS riders, but all BMW riders
welcome. Fantastic roads, wildflowers in bloom and friendly people. For
more info, go to www.tbmwsr.com or contact Barry Gibbs at 817.481.7500.
Apr 15/17, Fri/Sun
IBMWR 10th BLITZ TO BRANSON, Headquarters at Barrington Hotel (across
the road from Branson Towers), 1.800.760.8866. Room rate is $39 per
night including tax. Mention and request the Internet BMW Riders
discount. www.ibmwr.org.
Apr 15/17, Fri/Sun
OHS SPRING REUNION, Chateau on the Lake Resort & Convention Center,
Branson, MO. Hosted by Oklahoma Honda Suzuki (OHS). Registration is $40
per person and limited. At Branson's only four star resort, five star
restaurant, and overlooking Table Rock Lake. All motorcycle brands
welcome. Registration and room availability is limited so act quickly!
Room rate is $89, half the normal fare. Chateau Resort,
www.chateaulothelakebranson.com, 1.888.333.5253. A group ride departs
the Cracker Barrel, 122nd and I-35 in Oklahoma City on April 15th at 8
AM. For registration or information, contact Wayne Cantwell or Gary
Rollins at Oklahoma Honda Suzuki at 405.672.1423.
Apr 18, Monday
ADVANCED MOTOR SPORT TRACK DAY, Texas Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX. All
European motorcycles welcome. For more information and registration,
contact AMS at www.advancedmotorsports.com or call
817.790.0200.
Apr 22/24, Fri/Sun
TEXAS NATIONAL BMW RALLY, Lake Belton, Cedar Ridge Park at the Turkey
Roost Group Camping area (same as last year), 10 miles west of Temple,
Texas, off TX Hwy. 36. A camping, no frills rally organized by the BMW
motorcycle clubs of Texas. GPS coord N31 10.128 / W97 27.189. No
registration fee but camping is $10 per tent for the weekend. Hot
showers and coffee, BYOB. Abundant lodging and restaurants available in
Temple, Texas. For more info, contact Mike Moon at or
817.237.6508.
Apr 22/24, Fri/Sun
25TH TRAIL OF TEARS RALLY, hosted by Jugs & Shaft #92. Castor River Park
Campground. 15 mi west of Marble Hill, Missouri, then 1/2 mi south of 34
on Rt Y. With great roads and lots of gravel roads for GS riders. 2
nights camping. Fri night hot dog roast, rally pin, firewood. Early bird
chili Thurs: pay your own camping Thurs. This is a no frills rally and
the fee is $15. Hookups extra. Info: Jeff 800.333.0438 or John
573.334.6862; .
Apr 22/24, Fri/Sun
1st BMW Veteran Motorcycle Club Rally, hosted by BMW Veteran MC Club
#315. Vintage BMW Motorcycle Rally Heads South to Bench Mark Works in
Sturgis, Mississippi. Veteran Club members and other vintage BMW
motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to gather at Craig (Vech) and Elaine
Vechorik's Bench Mark Works motorcycle museum, campground and vintage
parts store for a full-moon weekend of motorcycle-related activities.
Vech will present 2 technical seminars, sharing mechanical knowledge he
has gained in 30 years of repairing and restoring vintage BMWs. Awards
for field event winners and vintage motorcycle criteria. If it rains,
plenty of room inside. Children and pets welcome. $25 club
donation/adult includes: camping/RV space, all meals (except one "ride
meal"), showers, coffee/soft drinks, door prizes, technical seminars, 2
area rides, swap meet and 10% discount off all parts from Bench Mark
Works. Located 9 miles off beautiful Natchez Trace Pkwy. Info: rally
website http://members.aol.com/vechbmw/veteran.html or Elaine: 3400
Earles Fork Rd, Sturgis MS 39769, 662.465.6444,
.
Apr 29/May 01, Fri/Sun
15TH GEORGIA MOUNTAIN RALLY, BMW M/C Owners of Georgia #23. Bald
Mountain Park Campground Resort (www.baldmountainpark.com) outside
Hiawassee, GA. Shady campsites, hot showers and friendly folks. Separate
poker runs for dual-sport and street riders, educational seminars,
antique bike show and judging, bonfires, music, fun and fellowship!
Vendor area with demo bikes and concession stand serving local
favorites. Fee includes 2 nights camping, rally pin to 1st 750, poker
run, awards/door prizes, Fri and Sat dinners, campfires and all the
coffee you care to drink. Pre-registration $30/person (postmarked by
4/8) or $40 at gate. Early registration guarantees a chance to win a
mystery prize. Camping before/after are separate fees paid directly to
resort. Registration form & info: www.bmwoga.org or Jane Moore,
404.364.7819, .
May 13/15, Fri/Sun
NATURAL STATE RALLY, organized by the Naturally Beemers of Arkansas
#181. Located at the Corp of Engineers Sequoia Park at Lock and Dam #5
on the Arkansas River, just south of Morrilton, AR with easy access from
I-40. Take AR Hwy 9 S. Go over the Arkansas River bridge. Park entrance
is 5 mi south of intersection of US Hwy 64 & AR Hwy 9. Sign at park
entrance, just look for BMW roundels! This is a no frills rally.
Registration $6/night to cover camping fees. Rally patches & t-shirts
for sale separately. Facilities and showers on site. Plenty of
restaurants in nearby Morrilton. Great riding close by! Contact: C.
Michael Wingfield at or 501.664.6016.
May 13/16, Fri/Mon
EUROSPORT CYCLES SPRING ARKANSAS RIDE. Accomodations for 3 nights at
Southern Nights Hotel, Waldron, Arkansas (479.637.4214). Ask for one of
Eurosport's reserved rooms. The cost is $35 and includes a map package
and t-shirt. Call for more info at 817.838.8135 or 800.838.8135.
May 13/22, Fri/Sun *** 10 day trip! ***
THE GREAT RAT (RIDE AROUND TEXAS), hosted by Lone Star Biker magazine.
Begins / ends in Houston, TX. A non-denominational 3,200 mile trip
around the perimeter of Texas, staying as close to the State line as
possible. Info and tentative itinerary at
www.lonestarbiker.com/greatrat.html or contact .
May 19/22, Thu/Sun
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES 2005, San Marcos, TX. The Hill Country BMW
Riders are supporting this with a motorcycle rally at the games for
3,300 athletes with mental retardation and closely related disabilities.
The event is hosted by Texas State University. More info about the SOTX
at www.SpecialOlympicsTexas.org.
May 20/22, Fri/Sun
25TH ROADRUNNER RALLY, Phoenix International Touring Society #89. Silver
Anniversary Celebration: "25 Years and Still Rolling." Come celebrate 25
years of BMW rallies in Northern Arizona. This year will feature demo
bikes and riding accessories provided by Victory BMW, Iron Horse BMW &
BMW Motorcycles of Scottsdale. Many other vendors, tech sessions, the
usual great roads, great food and great company. Your $35
pre-registration ($40 at gate) will get you dinner & live music on Fri &
Sat night and plenty of camping spaces under the tall pines. Great
restroom/shower facilities. Free rally pins to first 300 registered.
Dormitory bunks, T-shirts and additional meals available for a fee.
Motels and cabins nearby. For more info, registration forms and maps see
www.azbeemers.org or call Michael Connor 480.987.9339. Mail to P.I.T.S.,
PO Box 21514, Mesa, AZ 85277-1514.
May 20/22, Fri/Sun
6TH EUROPEAN RIDERS' RALLY, organized by the BMW Motorcycle Club of
Nashville #101.
Ride some of the best roads in the Eastern US! Featuring field events,
bonfires, live entertainment, and great food. Free camping with bathroom
facilities on-site and showers avail at the adjacent hotel. Local hotels
have plenty of rooms for those who prefer. $25 in advance or $30 at
rally covers guided rides, steak dinner Sat night, vendors, door prizes
and all the coffee you can drink. Polly Wright 615.595.6203, PO Box
158265, Nashville, TN 37215 or
May 26/29, Thu/Sun
17TH ROCKET CITY RALLY, organized by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of
Alabama #5.
Aka "Great Chicken Rally" at Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL on Hobbs
Island Rd 1/4 mi north of Tennessee River off US 231. Activities: Eat,
ride, eat some more, dance a while, sleep, repeat! 3 nights camping,
rally pin, BBQ dinner Thurs, pancake breakfast Fri thru Sun. Smoked
chicken all day, all night, all you can eat, all weekend. Coffee, tea,
lemonade, popcorn & peanuts while volunteers hold out. All included in
$35 rally fee, children 12 and under $15; day pass Sat only, $15. No
advance registrations. Door prizes, awards, vendors, seminars, bike
games, nightly entertainment Thurs, Fri, Sat. Tours to Barber's
Motorsports track and museum, Jack Daniel's Distillery, Cathedral
Caverns and more great roads. Raffling a new R1150R to be given at
awards ceremony, tickets $5 ea. Info at www.bmwmoal.org or contact: Lori
Dendy at , 256.840.9806, cell 256.527.2014 or Connie
Reaves at . Vendors need to reserve space in advance.
Jun 03/05, Fri/Sun
3RD THUNDER MOUNTAIN. RENDEZVOUS, Unorganized BMW Club of Western
Colorado #270. Aspen Trails Campground, 3 mi north of Cedaredge on CO
65. A small rally held at a beautiful campground on the south slope of
the Grand Mesa. Area provides ample opportunity for day rides on some of
the best roads in the country. $30 pre-registration before 5/1, $35
afterwards. Rally fee includes 2 nights camping, (hot showers, clean
restrooms), chili feed Fri night, full meal Sat night, entertainment Fri
and Sat evenings, free espresso by Jaybird's Java Haus, unique rally
pin, door prizes & some really great people to hang out with. Rally tee
shirts available for additional cost. Food and excellent ice cream
treats on site. Several motels & B&Bs in Cedaredge. Info and entry form
go to www.bmwriders.net or call George Barnes 970.625.9450.
Jun 03/05, Fri/Sun
26TH LAND OF OZ RALLY, hosted by the Kansas City BMW Motorcycle Club
#46. Linn County Park - LaCygne, Kansas. US69 at K12 - south of KC. N38
22.253 W94 39.889. Vendors, 24 hr drinks, 4 meals, shaded camping, hot
showers, live music, poker run, field events, kids' events, awards, door
prizes, swimming pool on site. $25 pre-registration before 5/15, $30 at
gate, kids 8-15 $15. www.kcbmwmc.com. Info: Karen Burdette, 33200 E
219th St, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080; 816.540.3854, .
Jun 09/12, Thu/Sun
29TH IOWA RALLY, Pure Stodge Touring Association #30. Iowa County
Fairgrounds located in Marengo, IA. No early camping. Rally fee
includes: camping Thur thru Sat nights (limited RV space avail), rally
pin and cup, Fri night Chili Supper and Sat night Pork Dinner. Live
Bands Fri and Sat nights. Traditional Iowa Rally beverages courtesy of
the Stodge. Concession stand available on site. Modern restrooms and
showers. Pre-registration by 6/1: Adults $27/child $13 (under 12)
$30/$15 at the gate. Dan Christ, PSTA. PO Box 2143, Iowa City, IA 52244
or .
Jun 17/19, Fri/Sun
Missouri State BMW Rally, Springfield BMW Road Riders. Crane City Park
in Crane, MO, 30 miles SW of Springfield on ST. HWY 413/265. Beautiful
shaded campground by a creek. Bean pot Friday night, BBQ dinner Saturday
with endless coffee and drinks. Self guided tours and Saturday lunch
ride. Field events, awards ceremony, and the best blacktop in the
Midwest. Bluegrass Buckjumpers entertain Friday night. Ice Cream Social
on Main Street, Saturday night. $20 pre-register, $25 on site. T-shirt
for first 100. Send pre-registration to: Randy Hone, P.O. Box 125,
Turners, MO 65765 or call Randy at 417.831.2900. E-mail for registration
form and additional info: .
Jun 18-19, Sat-Sun
ANNUAL SUMMER SOLSTICE, Texas border to border ride. Hosted by the
Houston BMW Club. 6:15 AM (Sunrise) Leave TX/LA Visitor's Center, mile
marker 880. Arrive TX/NM border by sundown. Make reservations at Super 8
Motel (1.800.800.8000) in Anthony, TX (Mile Marker 0 on I-20). Contact
Beverly Ruffin, for additional information.
Jun 20, Monday
HIGH PERFORMANCE RIDING SCHOOL, conducted by Tony Lewis, Eurosport
Cycles of Fort Worth at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson, TX. This school
addresses technical aspects of high performance street riding in a
relatively safe and controlled environment of the race track. Opening
are limited so pre-registration is recommended. Call