Upcoming Events

plan ahead:

Jan 22, Saturday,
BMWDFW 4th SATURDAY RIDE. Follows regularly scheduled club breakfast at
Le Peep Restaurant in Bedford, TX. Weather permitting! Contact
TourMeister Don Mills for details at or
214.366.9988

Jan 25, Tuesday
BMWDFW Newsletter articles due to editor, .

Jan 28/30, Fri/Sun,
IBMWR 10th DEATH VALLEY DAZE, Furnace Creek Ranch Death Valley
California. www.ibmwr.org or www.dvdaze.org.

Jan 29/30, Friday/Saturday
AMS SUPERBIKE OPEN HOUSE, 12 to 5 PM. Advanced Motorsports (AMS) is
celebrating bikes that captured 14 WSBK titles! Music, fun, food,
product seminars, 2004 racing footage, T-shirt and Ducati track day
giveaways, and Superbikes galore. Special apparel offers! See the
newest Ducati offering, featuring the 2005 full line of Ducati's, on the
floor, ready for your test ride. AMS, 817.790.0200, 11550 E. FM 917,
Alvarado, TX 76009, near Lillian. www.advancedmotorsports.com.

Jan 30, Sunday *** Corrected Date ***
TIRE TECH at MIKE MURPHY'S, Pearland, TX. Begins at 10 AM. Hosted by
the BMW Club of Houston. Tire mounting, balancing, patching and plugging
will be demonstrated. Mike Murphy's address is 3011 Piper Road,
Pearland, TX, south of Houston, 281.412.6250 or .

Feb 05, Saturday *** RSVP Requested for planning ***
MARDI GRAS and BMW SOCIAL, 7 PM at Bill and Laura Keating's home in
Paradise, TX. (approximately 8 miles west of Boyd towards Bridgeport).
BYOB ! Take Hwy TX114 west past Boyd, TX, past the flashing lights at
the FM 51 south (to Springtown) intersect, past the FM 51 north (to
Decatur) split to Decatur continuing west on TX114 for 1.4 miles. Make a
left on Paradise Country Trail, then make the first left onto Spring
Creek Court. Go to address 257, a brick house with ivory trim. GPS
coordinates are N 33 07.245 / W 97 40.347. For RSVP or directions,
email or call Laura or Bill at / 940.969.9976.

Feb 05, Saturday
MOVIE: "V FOUR VICTORY," the movie about Joey Dunlop riding the Honda
V-4 bike in the Isle of Man TT races. 7 PM at Kenneally's Irish Pub,
2111 S. Shepherd (north of Westheimer) in Houston. Contact Jesse
Murphy, BMW Club of Houston at for more info.

Feb 08, Tuesday
BMWDFW CLUB MEETING, 8 PM, the Hoffbrau Steak House, 4613 Denton Hwy
(Hwy 377), ½ mile south of Loop 820 in north Fort Worth. Come early for
dinner.

Feb 10, 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.

Feb 13, Sunday
BMWDFW 2nd SUNDAY BREAKFAST, 9 AM, Mary's Brazos Café, Tin Top, TX, 15
miles south of Weatherford, TX. A ride is planned after breakfast,
weather permitting!

Feb 13/16, Sun/Wed
13TH DEATH VALLEY RENDEZVOUS, Airhead Beemer Club. The oldest and the
lowest Airhead Rendezvous. Registration is $25 per person. The fee
covers 3 nights camping, snacks, beverages and other soft drinks, and
provides ice to keep drinks cool and flowing! To obtain a registration
form, contact Fred Kumm, 28 Rushingwind, Irvine, CA 92614, 949.262.0560
or ASAP so that logistics can be worked out.

Feb 19, Saturday,
BMWDFW 4th SATURDAY RIDE. Follows regularly scheduled club breakfast at
Le Peep Restaurant in Bedford, TX. Weather permitting! Contact
TourMeister Don Mills for details at or
214.366.9988

Feb 21, Monday *** NEW ***
LONE STAR BMW RIDERS CLUB MEETING, 7:30 PM at Juan's Hacienda, 300 W.
Plano Parkway, in Plano, south of Collin Creek Mall and SW corner of Hwy
75 and Plano Parkway. Come early for dinner. www.lonestarbmwriders.org.

Feb 27, Sunday *** Tentatively Scheduled Event ***
GS / DUAL SPORT RIDING DAY, Crooked Creek trails near West, TX. Hosted
by BMW Motorcycles of Fort Worth. This event is still in the planning
stages; more info to be forwarded or call BMW of Fort Worth,
817.595.0000.

Feb 27, Sunday
HOUSTON BMW CLUB TECH DAY, Mike Murphy's place, Pearland, TX. Begins at
10 AM. Bring your own parts (including crush washers), fluids, and
service manuals. Plan to take your old parts and fluids with you! The
Houston BMW Club is furnishing food and soft drinks. Mike Murphy's
address is 3011 Piper Road, Pearland, TX, south of Houston, 281.412.6250
or .

Mar 4/13, Fri/Sun
BIKE WEEK, Daytona Beach, Florida

Mar 18/20, Fri/Sun
FOOLS ON A HILL VI WINTER RALLY, Mount Nebo State Park, Arkansas.
Sponsored by Arkansas Rider's Guide (www.ArkansasRider.com). Camping
rally on the last days of winter. No rally fee, poker runs, chrome
show-pony contest, or fashion show. Just motorcycle nuts sharing a big
camp fire on a 1900 foot bluff, overlooking the Arkansas River valley.
Motorcycles only; cars, trucks, and trailers tolerated if carrying
firewood! For more info or to attend, contact Mario or Ann Caruso,
/ 501.622.0987 or Jim King, /
479.736.2917.

Mar 21, Monday
ADVANCED MOTOR SPORT TRACK DAY, Texas Motorsport Ranch, Cresson, TX.
All European motorcycles welcome. For more information and
registration, contact AMS at www.advancedmotorsportducati.com or call
817.790.0200.

Apr 7/10, 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 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 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.advancedmotorsportducati.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 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 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.

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 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 .

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

 

Add one more:


Second Annual Sportbike Extravaganza at Mesquite Wood BBQ
April 23, 2005
County Park - Iraan, Texas

Free hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks. 50-50 drawing with extra prizes
benefitting the Iraan Volunteer Fire Department.
--
Tim Kreitz
2003 ZX7R
2000 ZX6R
DoD #2184
http://www.timkreitz.com

 

Is this some weird economic strategy? How does "free hamburgers, hotdogs,
drinks and drawings with extra prizes" benefit a volunteer fire department?

 

Is this some weird economic strategy? How does "free hamburgers, hotdogs,

It's a benefit, Brain. You see, normal people donate time and money to
charities and community services, and free food may draw,,, oh never mind.

 

.... man, that is way out in nowhere! if i were going to
Big Bend, i'd stop by!!

 

.... he wont understand.