CRVBMW Riders

Tech Day - 2013-2023 BMW RT/GS Drive Shaft Spline Lube
2024-01-25 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | John Schnabel’s Garage, 200 Old County Circle, Unit 103, Windsor Locks, CT, United States
RSVP to Stu – Via TEXT – 86O-874-6846 or Via email 68gts@cox.net.

Hello Retreads:

We are having a Tech Day in response to the recent BMW service bulletin that recommends drive shaft spline lube at 12,000 mile intervals. All 2013 thru 2023 R-series bikes are affected by this bulletin. We will do a complete drive shaft service, on a donor bike, including a universal joint inspection. Please join us – RSVP to Stu as space is somewhat limited.

RSVP via TEXT – 86O-874-6846

RSVP via email – 68gts@cox.net

Time: 1:30-4:00PM.

When: Thursday January 25 (snow date, Thursday, Feb. 1st.)

Where: 200 Old County Circle, Unit 103, Windsor Locks CT (John Schnabel’s Heated Garage). THANKS, JOHN!!!

Please RSVP early. Hope to see you there.

PPS: I recommend this service for all shaft driven Motorcycles. I have done this service on 1977 Yamaha XS750, 1979 XS1100, 1982 Suzuki GS1000G, 1987 Kawasaki Concours 1000, Yamaha FJR1300’s 2003 thru 2016, BMW R1200RT and R1250RT.

CANCELLED - New Year's Day Breakfast
2024-01-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Connecticut
Uncle D’s has decided not to open on New Year’s Day this year.

November Club Meeting - Voting on 2024 Executive Committee
2023-11-19 13:00 - 14:30 | George’s Pizza & Restaurant, 9 School Street, Unionville, CT, 06085, United States
Come to the November meeting to vote on the club officers for next year.

There is still time for you to run for any one of the Executive Committee positions. If interested, go to the Contact Us page, provide your name and which position you want to run for.

Positions are:PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerRoad CaptainAssistant Road CaptainMember-at-Large

Come enjoy a pizza and salad lunch, paid for by the club.

Thursday Gathering with Stu
2023-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Granville Country Store, 11 Granby Rd., Granville, MA, 01034, United States
Hello Retreads:

Thursday looks to be a great day to ride. Meet at MAX BMW South Windsor at 10AM or at the Granville Store at 11AM. We will ride west and north using the best roads. Lunch will be indoors somewhere, based on which way the bike decides to go. The ride will conclude back at the store around 3PM.

Please remember:

Precheck your bike. Special emphasis on tire pressure and condition.

Heated gear recommended.

Hope to see you Thursday.

HOME SAFE EVERYTIME.

Wednesday Gathering with Stu Greene
2023-10-25 09:30 - 15:00 | Granville Country Store, 11 Granby Rd., Granville, MA, 01034, United States
Hello Retreads: We will meet this Wednesday at MAX BMW South Windsor at 9:30 AM or at The Granville Store at 10:30. We ride the best roads in western CT and MA. The ride will be about 180 miles and conclude at the Granville store close to 3PM.Please Remember:Provide your own lunch and drink.Fully prepare your motorcycle and gear.Be ready for cold and wet weather.HOME SAFE EVERYTIME.Hope to see you then.

October Club Meeting
2023-10-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Village Pizza, 26 Falls Road, Moodus, Connecticut, 06469
Elections – Club officer elections are scheduled for next month. If you are interested in being more involved with our club activities, please consider running for one of the Executive Committee positions which are:PresidentVice PresidentTreasurerSecretaryRoad & Assistant Road CaptainsMember-at-LargeFor a description of the responsibilities for each of these positions, see our Bylaws on the website under About CRVBMW.

If interested in running for one of the above positions, send your name and the position that you wish to run for via am email to Exec@crvbmw.org or use the Contact Us page on this website.

Celebration of life for Judi Raymond
2023-10-21 13:00 - 19:00 | The Raymond Family Farm, 18 Ramstein Road, New Hartford, Connecticut, 06057
Celebration of life

Judi RaymondSaturday, October 21, 20231:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The Raymond Family Farm18 Ramstein RoadNew Hartford, CT 06057

RSVP Requested (see below)

CANCELLED - George Haggerty Memorial Ride
2023-10-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut
This Memorial Ride has been Cancelled.

Watch for info on this ride next year.

October Weekend Event in Vermont
2023-10-12 08:00 - 2023-10-16 17:00 | Gray Ghost Inn, 290 Vermont Rt-100, West Dover, Vermont, 05356
Carina will be our gracious host at the:

Gray Ghost Inn

290 Route 100

West Dover, VT

Call in reservations for group rate:

Group is LAUREN

802-464-2474

A pet and motorcycle friendly establishment!

Join us for the whole time or any part of it…

If enough people are interested (as in 2022), we can have a group dinner Saturday. You will be asked at booking time.

It is always great to be in Vermont, especially in October when the foliage is spectacular!

Wednesday Lunch On The Road With John Schnabel
2023-10-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Canton Municipal Parking Lot, 74 Main Street, Canton, CT, United States
Ride through Northwest CT, Western Mass and Eastern NY.

Leaving from Canton Municipal Parking Lot, 74 Main Street, Canton, CT at 10am.

Back by around 3:00pm

Bring lunch, water and snacks.

Dress warm and/or wear heated gear.

Moderate pace ride.

Come with a full tank of fuel and a safely prepared bike.

John Schnabel

Ocean State BMW Riders 30th Annual Rally
2023-09-22 14:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 | Camp Fuller YMCA, 619 Camp Fuller Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island, 02879
Join the Ocean State BMW Riders at Camp Fuller, a YMCA facility on beautiful Great Salt Pond in Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879. Enjoy three days and two nights of ocean-side camping or stay in a shared cabin at no extra charge. 80 person Limit

Rally Check-in Friday, Sept. 22 at 2:00 P.M. (no early check-in)

Friday night includes RI clam chowdah, RI Saugys (hot dogs).

Saturday and Sunday includes continental breakfast, (on site)Saturday evening dinner Steak OR Lobster meal. (on site)

Swim, fish, jog, bike, walk trails (Bring your gear)

Entertainment

Saturday night bon fire with door prizes.

Plenty of hot showers and restrooms and a large tent for festivities.

There is much history to explore in the local area and numerous incredible restaurants to satisfy all tastes.

Come and enjoy the great Fall New England weather! It doesn’t get better than this! Interesting areas to explore and great local riding. Information for self-guided tours with maps will be provided. As our Rally is being held at a YMCA facility, this is an alcohol free event.You’ll be welcomed at the “Gathering of the Clams“, where the camp fires will burn brightly and the arm-chair racing will be in full force.

Rally Questions (Mr. Shellfish) – Steve Forand (401) 862-6531 osbmwrsecretary@yahoo.com

Fee $85

BMW RA National Rally 2023
2023-09-14 10:00 - 2023-09-17 23:30 | Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center, 230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, West Virginia, 26260, United States
The 2023 BMW Riders Association National Rally will be held in the “Wild and Wonderful” state of West Virginia! Canaan Valley, tucked within the Allegheny Mountains in the northeastern part of the state, is a popular destination for motorcyclists—breathtaking rides are packed with plenty of satisfying curves, relaxing stretches, and beautiful landscapes. Even better, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and Virginia are all just a short ride away. Your rally ticket includes access to these benefits at the Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center:

Free on-site tent camping with showers and portable toilets

Discount lodging at the resort for RV sites, rooms, cabins, and cottages

Free educational presentations by moto-experts and fellow riders

Discount rates for hands-on training sessions by BMW US Rider Academy

Vendor Marketplace

Access to resort amenities such as the golf course, pool & fitness center, sporting clay range, and multiple on-site restaurants

Saturday evening closing ceremonies with live entertainment

More to be announced!

September Picnic
2023-09-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Connecticut
Sunday, September 10, 2023 at:

Watrous Park

Watrous Park Road

Cromwell, CT 06416

Join us at 12:00 Noon, lunch served at 1:00 PM.

Yes, the picnic has moved! Watrous Park is a fabulous community park in central Connecticut and our traditional first class catered meal will be provided by a new caterer. These changes were due, in part, to the closing of Kane’s Market which had provided our meals for many years.

Last year we incurred a substantial loss as we had 10 no-shows and we had to pay the caterer for those meals. As a result we are forced to make the following changes in our policy:

If you register for the picnic and do not attend without cancellation prior to the cutoff date of Tuesday, September 5th at 10 PM, your payment of $20 for Members and $10 for Associate Members will be forfeited and you will be billed for the balance based on the Club’s cost of $35 per person. This will be applied to the picnic expense and not to your renewal for 2024. If you do not pay the amount that you owe the Club by the due date on the invoice you will be deemed to be a member not in good standing and will be unable to make reservations for future events until your debt is resolved.

It is unfortunate that we have to institute this new policy, however, this is fair to the club’s members who honor their responsibility.

Directions to Watrous Park, Cromwell, CT

Jeff & Ken's Campout - RSVP ASAP
2023-08-25 12:00 - 2023-08-27 15:00 | Ken & Jeff’s Campout, 3505 Coats Road, Burdett, New York, 14818
Jeff and Ken – inviting our friends to our traditional Motorcycle Rally/Sunday Fly-in Breakfast at Eagle Ridge.

Hi all, this a reminder for some, we will have our Finger Lakes Club mini Rally at our airstrip (identifier NK09) in Burdett, NY on Aug 25-27.

BYOB and we will supply sodas, water and iced tea.

It’s $45 a person for the weekend. Bring a small can of chili for the pot on Friday.

Room for RVs and we can offer one 30 Amp plug for free use.

Outside Shower and inside sink at the hanger.

Saturday – Coffee, juice and continental Breakfast

Saturday – Cornell Chicken dinner and dessert then

Sunday – Endless pancakes and sausage, fruit, yogurt etc.

Limited space to about 50 people so RSVP ASAP by Aug 20

email kenhearn59@gmail.com or text 610-573-3747

Location:

3505 Coats Road, Burdett, NY

Save the Date! More info to follow.

37th Annual Brit Jam
2023-08-20 09:00 - 16:30 | Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton, Connecticut
Connecticut’s finest classic motorcycle show and swap meet.

As always, lots of motorcycles of all brands on display, vendors abound and music by Ozone Pete.

This year’s Door Prize is a 1970 BSA Thunderbolt (you must be present to win).

Admission is $10 (age 16 and over).

New England Brewing Company
2023-08-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Canton Municipal Parking Lot, 74 Main Street, Canton, CT, United States
I’m planning a ride for this Thursday 8/17. Our destination will be the New England Brewing Company.

As in the past, we will leave from the Canton Town Hall parking lot at 10 am or meet at the Cumberland Farms gas station at 32 Watertown Rd, Thomaston, CT (will be leaving there at 11 am).

Bring your own lunch, as a Food Truck will not be there when we arrive.

Also, please come prepared for the ride; i.e., a full tank of gas and all the gear.

This ride will include some urban driving and some limited access roads (RT 8). This means that it is very important that the group stay together.

Mark Altschwager

Lunch on the Road with Stu
2023-08-09 09:30 - 15:30 | Granville Country Store, 11 Granby Rd., Granville, MA, 01034, United States
Hello Retreads:Wednesday looks to be best for our ride this week. Meet at MAX BMW South Windsor at 9:30 AM or at the Granville Store at 10:30. We ride the best roads north and west from Granville, MA.Please remember:Pre check your tire pressure and tread depth.Bring your own lunch and drink.We ride 150ish miles and will return to the Granville store about 3:30.HOME SAFE EVERY TIME.Hope to see you Wednesday, August 9th.

Weekend Campout at Somerset Airport, Shaftsbury, VT
2023-07-28 12:00 - 2023-07-30 16:00 | Somerset Airfield, 2-178 Forest Service Rte 71, Shaftsbury, VT, 05262
Location:

Somerset Airfield

2-178 Forest Service Rte 71

Shaftsbury, VT 05262

Directions:

Travel 6.5 miles west from Wilmington, VT on Rte 9

Turn right onto Somerset Road Rte 71

Go over 3 Bridges and take 1st left onto Airport Road

Somerset Airfield will be on the right

Bring Your own camping gear and what you want to drink and eat.

There will be a grill for Saturday night.

Donations for fire wood and coffee and whatever shows up.

????s & RSVP, email Brian Fisk at rider_06416@yahoo.com

Let me know if you are coming, Brian

Lunch on the Road with Stu
2023-07-20 09:30 - 15:30 | Granville Country Store, 11 Granby Rd., Granville, MA, 01034, United States
Hello Retreads:

Let’s meet at Max BMW South Windsor at 9:30 or at The Granville Country Store on Rt. 57 at 10:30 AM this Thursday. We ride the best roads in north western CT and MA. Plan on about a 150ish mile ride ending at the Granville store about 3:30.

Please remember:

Pre check your bike. Pay special attention to tire pressure and tread depth.

Bring your own lunch and plenty of water.

Be prepared for all weather conditions.

HOME SAFE EVERYTIME.

Hope to see you Thursday.

Lunch on the Road with Stu
2023-07-12 09:30 - 15:00 | Max BMW, 1535 John Fitch Blvd., South Windsor, CT, 06074, United States
Wednesday looks to be the best day to ride this week. Join us at Max BMW, South Windsor at 9:30 AM or at the Granville Country Store at 10:30. We ride the best roads in northwest CT and western MA. We usually ride about 150ish miles. Hope to see you Wed.

Please remember:

Provide your own lunch and drink.

Be ready for any weather.

Pay attention to tire pressure and tread depth.

HOME SAFE EVERYTIME.

Hope to see you Wednesday.

Lunch on Mt. Greylock
2023-07-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Canton Municipal Parking Lot, 74 Main Street, Canton, CT, United States
I’m planning a ride for next Thursday, July 6th, over Mt Graylock.

Details

This will be a 200 mile round trip ride starting & ending in Canton, so please arrive with a full tank of gas with you and your bike ready for a full day of riding.

We will stop for lunch at the summit of Mt Greylock, so bring your lunch and something to drink.

Meet at the Canton Town Hall parking lot for a 9:30 departure. If anyone wants to join in Granville, MA, please contact me directly before July 5th at mrk1altschwager@att.net.

The route will include many back roads and some state highways; the pace will be suitable for the participants and should be both challenging and enjoyable.

I plan on stopping in Granville, MA on the return trip; I expect some may depart the ride there.

We should arrive back to Canton around 3 in the afternoon.

I’m looking forward to sharing an enjoyable day with all of you.

Thank you,

Mark Altschwager

June Club Meeting
2023-06-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Log House Restautant, 110 New Hartford Road (Rt 44), Barkhamsted, Connecticut, 06063, United States
Arrive early if you plan to order lunch. Unfortunately, the Log House does not have (and does not plan to bring back) the every Sunday breakfast buffet.

At this meeting, the plan is to vote on the revisions to our By-laws that were discussed at the May meeting. Changes to our By-laws is a big deal, so join us to show your support for these updates.

BMW MOA 50th National Rally - See the April Update below
2023-06-08 00:00 - 2023-06-10 23:59 | Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, Virginia, 23047, United States
This will be the 50th MOA National Rally !!

The BMW Vintage Motorcycle Owner’s Club and the BMW MOA are partnering to bring the largest collection of vintage and historic motorcycles to the 50th National Rally. Vintage Display Committee Chair Lee DeYoung is attempting to organize a display with one of every BMW model from 1923 through 1993.

You can participate in this historic event and offer your motorcycle for display during the National Rally, June 8-10, 2023. To offer your motorcycle for display in the vintage area, please submit your information to the Vintage BMW Owners Club. Space for display bikes at the rally is very limited and an inventory of what bikes are coming is imperative.

Please act now and register. We’re looking forward to a great display in Richmond!

April 2nd rally update:

EXCITING RALLY NEWS!

Several of you have asked us about the BMW Demo Truck, we have confirmed the BMW Demo Truck will be at the 2023 BMW MOA National Rally. BMW U.S. Rider Academy will be offering Authority Training as well.

We have several special events planned during the rally for rally goers to enjoy.

Brewfest registration is open- https://bmwmoaf.regfox.com/23brewfest.

DC Area Tour- Tour 1 is Thursday, June 8th and Tour 2 is Friday, June 9th. Deadline to register for Tour 1 is April 10th and Tour 2 is April 17th. Registrations are through Caroline County Office of Tourism. For more information go to https://rally.bmwmoa.org/tour-of-dc-monuments-capital-area-udvar-hazy-annex-of-the-natl-air-space-museum/.

Virginia Crossing Hotel & Conference Center breakfast and dinners with guest speakers- Breakfasts will be Thursday, June 8th and Friday, June 9th from 7:00 am to 9:30 am. Dinners will be Thursday, June 8th and Friday, June 9th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Registration will be open soon for each of these events. More information to be released soon…..

A. Smith Bowman Distillery, Virginia’s oldest distillery- Tour & Tasting. These will be Thursday, June 8th & Friday, June 9th from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm. More details to come…

We will have Trivia Night on Friday night in the Meadow Pavillion. Registration is open at https://bmwmoaf.regfox.com/2023moa-national-rally-trivia-night.

Thursday and Saturday nights will have a feature movie. More information to come on the movies.

Rally grounds will have a special ADV area with the Thrill Pit, seminars, and ADV tent camping.

New this year we have an Overland Area for those who want to reserve a site, 25’ x 50’, for their overland vehicle or reserved tent camping with all their buddies. Only 40 sites are available. Registration is open at https://bmwmoaf.regfox.com/2023moa-national-rally-overland-area.

Breakfast will be served each morning in the Meadow Pavillion along with our free coffee! You must purchase tickets for the breakfast each day. Breakfast registration is open at https://bmwmoaf.regfox.com/2023moa-50th-national-breakfast-meadow-pavilion.

Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team will be playing games during the rally. Discount tickets are available for rally attendees.

Let your friends know about all the special events. You can also find the information on the rally website under All About the Rally, Things to do at the Rally.

Thank you for your continued hard work! Only 61 days left!

Thank you,

Wes & Paula Fitzer

2023 Rally Chairs

2023-05-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Granville Country Store, 11 Granby Rd., Granville, MA, 01034, United States
Hello Retreads:

Let’s meet tomorrow at the Granville Country Store at 1:00 PM.

Sorry for the late notice but I wasn’t sure I’d finish my bike prep early enough to allow a ride this week.

Plan for a 3hr ride.

Pre check tires, both tread depth and pressure.

Hope to see you tomorrow at 1PM.

HOME SAFE EVERY TIME.

Americade 2023 - 40th Anniversary Celebration
2023-05-29 - 2023-06-03 | Lake George, NY, Lake George, NY, United States
Americade, one of the largest bike rallies in the nation, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on May 29 to June 3, 2023. The weeklong rally in the gorgeous setting of Lake George, NY will provide visitors demo rides, vendor booths, nightly entertainment and guided and unguided tours on some of our countries most scenic roads.

2023 Little Acorn Campout
2023-05-26 12:00 - 2023-05-28 12:00 | Mashamoquet Brook State Park, 276 Mashamoquet Rd, Pomfret, CT, 06259, United States
Chris Jennings is once again doing the Little Acorn Campout this Memorial Day Weekend, Friday May 26th through Sunday May 28th. It will be at Mashamoquet Brook State Park, Wolf’s Den Campground in Pomfret, CT. You can call or text him at 2O3-993-72O5 if you would like more information.

Chris has Site 1; someone else (Jay, he thinks), has Site 2.

To reserve a campsite, go to www.reserveamerica.com or click on View Venue Website below.

Thursday Afternoon Gathering with Stu
2023-05-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Granville Country Store, 11 Granby Rd., Granville, MA, 01034, United States
Hello Retreads:

Let’s meet at the Granville Store at 1:00 PM for an afternoon ride. The plan is to go northwest on the best roads and to be back at the store around 4PM.

Please Remember:

Pre check your gear and bike. Pay attention to tread depth and tire pressure.

Hope to see you Thursday.

HOME SAFE EVERYTIME.

Tag Sale-Swap Meet & May Club Meeting
2023-05-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Nord Christensen’s, 35 West Mountain Rd, West Simsbury, Connecticut, 06092
Bring any motorcycle parts for sale, swap or giveaway for a Tag Sale/Parts Swap.

Are you a camper? Members are welcome to camp out the night before the event.

Burgers and dogs will be on the grill before the meeting. We are looking for members to offer other foods to compliment the meats, i.e., potato salad, chips, drinks, desert, etc. If you plan to bring something, please email me at president@crvbmw.org so we know what to expect and can plan accordingly.

Plan to bring any motorcycle related parts that you would like to sell, swap or give away to our outdoor club meeting at Nord & Jeanine Christensen’s (indoor garage in case of rain).

The day’s schedule:

11 AM – Tag sale start time

12 Noon – Lunch

1 PM – Club Meeting

At the meeting, we will be discussing proposed amendments to our By-laws, so you should join us for an important club business discussion. The By-laws have not been updated for a very long time and it’s time to update them to replace communications via the newsletter with more appropriate, currently available means of communicating with our members.

Location:

Nord & Jeanine Christensen’s

35 West Mountain Road

West Simsbury, CT

Gather your spare parts, something to add to the BBQ, a chair and come join the fun.

Pres Tim

The Clam Castle for Lunch
2023-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Collinsville Town Hall parking lot, 108-112 Main Street, Canton, Connecticut, 06019
I plan on leading a ride next Thursday to The Clam Castle, in Madison, CT.

Please join us with all the riding gear, a full tank of gas, and prepared to ride. Everyone is welcome.

We’ll start at the Town Hall Parking Lot in Collinsville, leaving about 10 am. From there, we will go to the Exxon / Mobil gas station, on Ct 372 near RT 9. I plan on leaving there about 11 am. Finally, we would arrive at the restaurant about noon.

As some of you may remember, I led some rides with a theme, find the best BBQ and the best Clam Chowder. This destination caught my attention, when it advertised “For the Best Clam Chowder of Your Life …”

Let’s see if it’s true!

Thank you,Mark Altschwager

BMW Riders Association Southern Alps Weekend
2023-05-11 12:00 - 2023-05-14 17:00 | Big Lynn Lodge, 10860 Hwy 226A, Little Switzerland, North Carolina, 28749, United States
Here’s the latest news from BMW RA (April 14th):

Sat, April 15 is the last day to order T-shirts—get one with your registration purchase or order it from the BMWRA shirt shop.

Massage therapy will be onsite! Anne Marie LaFrance frequently sets up at motorcycle rallies and knows just how to ease riders’ muscles.

Live music by Bridget Gossett on Friday evening will be a unique treat—she’s fresh out of the recording studio! Look for her on Spotify, Apple Music, and Facebook.

Raffle prize drawings will be a big hit on Saturday evening:

Garmin Zumo XT GPS ($500 value) from Bob’s BMW

Two Fit-for-All comm systems ($398 value) from Eurosport Asheville

BMW Connected Ride Cradle ($259 value) from Eurosport Asheville

More items to be announced

Earn additional raffle tickets by participating in Saturday Alpine Tour Challenge Rides.

Lodging is still available just down the road. Call Big Lynn Lodge at 828-765-4257, and their friendly staff will redirect you to the best establishment for your needs.

Join your fellow RA club members and other like-minded motorcyclists for an exciting weekend getaway ($50 members / $60 non-members) at Big Lynn Lodge in scenic Little Switzerland, North Carolina, located off of NC 226A (The Diamondback) at 4,000 feet just a hundred feet off of the Blue Ridge Parkway!

This wonderful and historic 100-year-old motel has cabins, old-style motor court rooms, and private rooms connected to the main lodge. The motel has accommodations for up to 100 people at double occupancy—that means if you pair up with a riding bud, more motorcyclists can stay at the Lodge. You will not want to miss your chance to stay at Big Lynn Lodge, so reserve today! The room rate of $155/night will include a full dinner and full hot breakfast in the onsite restaurant. Overflow motels within a short ride of Big Lynn Lodge will also be made available to attendees.

We hope to see you all there for a weekend full of meeting old and new friends, camaraderie, and riding great roads! Click here for directions to the venue.

Lodging Details

Your registration DOES NOT include lodging. Call the Big Lynn Lodge at 828-765-4357 to reserve a room or cabin (biglynnlodge.com). Ask for Kelly or Hoyt and let them know you are with the BMW RA group. If you book only one night, a $50 deposit is required when the reservation is made. If you book two or more nights, a full one-night deposit is required when the reservation is made. When all rooms are booked at the Big Lynn Lodge, they will direct you to other partner motels, all within several miles of the Lodge.

Note about Big Lynn Lodge cancellation policy (this is for the motel only, not the RA’s registration cancellation policy listed below): In the event that you need to cancel, please do so 7 or more days prior to your arrival date. There will be a $20 cancellation fee. If you cancel within 7 days of your arrival date, you will lose your deposit. Sorry, there are no refunds for early departure.

Tent camping is not allowed at Big Lynn Lodge.

Your registration includes:

Your event registration includes access to event activities on the grounds of Big Lynn Lodge… free ride maps… live music by Bridget Gossett (from Waynesville, NC) during Friday evening dinner… and one raffle ticket for a chance to win amazing prizes during Saturday evening’s dinner. (Last year, the big prizes included a Schuberth C4 Pro helmet, a Klim Baja 4 jacket, and a free training day at the BMW U.S. Rider Academy—we are planning similar prizes for this year’s event.)

Registration is $50.00 for BMW RA members and $60.00 for non-BMW RA members.

If you are not staying at Big Lynn Lodge, please join the group for breakfasts, $7.50 per meal, and dinners, $15 per meal.

Event shirts are also available for purchase when you register online by April 15. The short sleeve shirts are $20.00 no matter the size.

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REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY: Event registration fees are refundable if canceled 30 OR MORE DAYS prior to the start of the event. Cancellations less than 30 days prior to the event will receive a voucher for a future weekend getaway if the cancellation is due to one of these specific reasons:

Death or hospitalization of the registrant or a member of their immediate family.

Declared state of emergency within a fifty-mile radius of the event location.

Jury duty or summons to appear at court proceedings.

Military deployment.
