CRVBMW Riders

2025 Brit Jam
2025-08-17 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, 26 Quarry Hill Road, East Hampton, Connecticut
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2025 Dream Ride Experience - 25th Anniversary
2025-08-23 08:00 - 16:00 | Farmington Polo Grounds, 152 - 162 Town Farm Rd, Farmington, Connecticut, 06032, United States
What began as a small, 12-person motorcycle ride in 2000 has grown into The Dream Ride Experience — a three-day celebration and a year-round movement known as #DreamRide365, all in honor of our Dream Riders—individuals with intellectual disabilities or in need.

Despite its incredible growth, Dream Ride remains true to its roots, continuing the tradition that started it all: the annual motorcycle ride. Now one of Connecticut’s largest police-escorted rides, this can’t-miss event takes place on Saturday of Dream Ride Weekend.

Thousands of motorcyclists from across the region come together to enjoy the camaraderie of the open road, riding through the scenic Farmington River Valley, all while raising critical funds for The Hometown Foundation, Inc. It’s the premiere motorcycle event of the year — blending passion, purpose, and community.

We can’t wait to see you there — ride often, ride safe, and be part of the Dream!

Register Here !

August 24, 2025 Motorcycle Hill Climb - Monson, MA
2025-08-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Quaboag Riders, Inc, King Avenue, Monson, Massachusetts, 01057, United States
Come Join the Quaboag Riders for a fun day of Motorcycle Hill Climbs.

This is an AMA sanctioned event!

Racing Starts at 11:00AM

If entering, Sign-Up Closes @ 9:30 AM

All event dates are subject to change

Please leave your pets at home

No alcoholic beverages unless dispensed by Quaboag Riders M/C

Free admission to any child under 12 for any M/C Hill Climb Event

Quaboag Rider’s Website and other Hill Climbs Dates

2025 BMW RA National Rally - MotoStoria: Riding Into History
2025-08-28 12:00 - 2025-08-31 12:00 | Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 W Union St, Athens, Ohio, 45701
The 2025 BMW RA rally will be held at the Athens County Fairgrounds in Athens, OH

Meet Voni & Paul Glaves at the BMW RA Rally! – Voni Glaves is one of only two women to have ridden over one million miles on a BMW motorcycle—and behind every one of those miles was her husband and mechanic, Paul, keeping her bikes roadworthy. Voni’s journey started in the 1970s when she didn’t even realize women could ride motorcycles. With Paul’s encouragement, she learned to ride so they could take their kids on motorcycle camping adventures

Tom Asher Adventure Rider Academy – Tom Asher returns with his off-road and slow-speed skills training to help you ride with confidence and control. Whether you’re new to dirt or refining your skills, don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best!

2025 September Picnic
2025-09-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Watrous Park, Watrous Park Rd, Cromwell, Connecticut, 06416
Sunday, September 7, 2025 at:

Watrous Park Pavilion

Watrous Park Road

Cromwell, CT 06416

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

Sign up now by renewing your membership for next year. Click on the link below or mail a check (see details below).

(and don’t forget to put it on your calendar)

Sign Up Ended September 2nd

Once the page opens, scroll down to one of these options:Click on:M+ MEMBERSHIP DUES W/ PICNIC to register a memberA+ ASSOCIATE DUES W/ PICNIC to register an associate memberGP GUEST PICNIC to register guests

Please remember to add your name and that of any Associate or guest in the CONTACT box before placing your order.

If you accidentally place an item in your cart, you can remove it by clicking on the X on the far right side.

Or mail a check made out to “CRVBMW Riders” to: Mark Altschwager 12 Gildersleeve Ave. Canton, CT 06070.

The picnic begins at Noon with the meal served at 1:00 PM.

ALL PICNIC REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10 PM ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd!

After September 2nd, contact Mark Altschwager to see if space is available – 86O-416-9025.

As always, the picnic is free if you renew your membership for next year, a real deal at $30 ($20 for Associate Members).Guests are welcome as well (the charge is $35 per guest).

For those of you who have attended before, you know that our picnics are a first class catered event which is provided at no cost to our members that renew their membership for next year. The club bears the cost of more than $35 per person. If you sign up, please make every effort to attend and, if you are unable to attend due to a last minute issue, please text or call Tim at 86O-55O-5734. You can go on-line to pay by credit card or mail a check.

Mail checks (made out to “CRVBMW Riders”) to:Mark Altschwager12 Gildersleeve AveCanton, CT 06070

If you have any questions, direct them to picnic@crvbmw.org.

Sign Up Ended September 2nd

Let's Go To Lenny & Joe's Seafood for Lunch in Madison, CT
2025-09-09 10:30 - 15:30 | Harbor Freight, 179 Webster Square Rd, Berlin, Connecticut, 06037, United States
Come join us for something a little different.

We’ll take a nice 1-1/2 hour cruise through some of Connecticut’s nicest roads and enjoy a great selection of seafood choices (they also offer chicken, burgers & dogs), before returning to Berlin.

Lenny & Joe’s Menu

September 21, 2025 Motorcycle Hill Climb - Monson, MA
2025-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Quaboag Riders, Inc, King Avenue, Monson, Massachusetts, 01057, United States
Come Join the Quaboag Riders for a fun day of Motorcycle Hill Climbs.

This is an AMA sanctioned event!

Racing Starts at 11:00AM

If entering, Sign-Up Closes @ 9:30 AM

All event dates are subject to change

Please leave your pets at home

No alcoholic beverages unless dispensed by Quaboag Riders M/C

Free admission to any child under 12 for any M/C Hill Climb Event

Quaboag Rider’s Website and other Hill Climb Dates

2025 Columbus Day Weekend in Vermont
2025-10-09 12:00 - 2025-10-14 12:00 | Grey Ghost Inn, 290 VT Route 100, West Dover, VT, 05356
Another year has passed since the last Columbus Day weekend in Vermont.

The Gray Ghost Inn is anxiously awaiting your arrival.

A pet and motorcycle friendly establishment!Join us for the whole time or any part of it… It is always great to be in Vermont, especially in October when the foliage is spectacular!

2025 October Club Meeting
2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Blackledge Country Club, 180 West Street, Hebron, Connecticut
Come join us in the countryside of eastern Connecticut. If the weather is nice, we will be dining outside on the patio.

We will share fun stories from our time at the September Picnic and will discuss the Executive Committee positions as we will be voting next month on our officers for next year.

As we lost 2 of our longtime officers this year, we need members to run for any of the Executive Committee positions to keep our club active. We don’t ask too much of our officers, but do need to fill all of the positions so we can continue directing the club in the right direction. Please consider running for one of the many positions. If interested, go to the Contact Us page on our website, provide your name and which position you want to run for or email the information to president@crvbmw.org.

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

Plan to arrive early for the October meeting if you wish to enjoy lunch from a menu with a nice variety of meal choices.

As usual, our meeting will begin at 1:00 PM.

I hope to see you there.

Guy Fawkes Party to Honor Chris Jennings
2025-11-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Guy Fawkes Party, 89 Grace St, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06825
BYOB and bring a chair to:

2025 November Club Meeting - Voting for 2026 Executive Committee Members
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | George’s Pizza & Restaurant, 9 School Street, Unionville, CT, 06085, United States
Once again, it’s time to vote for our club officers for next year, 2026. Come to the meeting and cast your vote for the members that you feel best support the club.

We are always looking for members to step up and offer their knowledge, perspective and support, especially this year as we lost 2 of our longtime officers (Brian Fisk and Chris Jennings) and are looking for people to fill those positions. Please consider putting your name in for one of the several positions on our Executive Committee. If interested, go to the Contact Us page on our website, provide your name and which position you want to run for or email the information to president@crvbmw.org.

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

Responsibilities for each of the positions are listed in our By-Laws which are available on our website under the heading About CRVBMW.

As usual, plan to arrive early as pizzas and salads, paid for by the club, will be ready before the meeting begins.

Another Tech Day on Drive Shaft Service
2025-11-13 13:30 - 15:30 | John Schnabel’s Garage, 200 Old County Circle, Unit 103, Windsor Locks, CT, United States
Come join us for another motorcycle Tech Day. For all 2023 and later BMW boxer motorcycles, an inspection and lubrication of the drive shaft is required every 12,000 miles. Stu will again be showing how to perform the drive shaft service. BMW’s coverage for earlier model bikes is different, but this service is required for many BMWs made prior to 2023, so this tech day might also be appropriate for your BMW.Come join us for a day to learn or just to hang out. Where:John Schnabel’s garage200 Old County Circle Unit 103 (on the right near the end of the road)Windsor Locks, CT 06096Email with questions 68gts@cox.net.

2026 New Year's Day Breakfast
2026-01-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Cromwell Diner, 135 Berlin Road, Cromwell, 06416
Join us at the Cromwell Diner in support of a long time club tradition.

What better way to start off the new year than sharing a great breakfast with other club members. And, of course, family and friends are welcome to join.

Ride (weather permitting) or drive, but get up (if you can) and find your way to Cromwell.

Hoping to see you there.

2026 Winter Banquet
2026-02-07 18:00 - 21:30 | Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT, 06037, United States
The 2026 Winter Banquet will be on Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Save The Date

The Winter Banquet will again be at the Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037.

6:00 PM Social Hour 7:00 PM Buffet Dinner

Watch this page and emails for more information as we get closer to the date.

2026 BMW MOA VERMONT VIBES National Rally
2026-06-11 10:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00 | Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street, Essex, Vermont, 05452, United States
The BMW MOA has another great rally planned the 2026 in Essex, Vermont.

Registration for the 2026 BMW MOA National Rally is open. Click below to register.

More information forthcoming. Click on the Rally Info link below to go the rally website.

Register Now – Early Registration Special August 1 – Dec 31, 2025

MOA Rally Info
