No, the dog is not included with the bike ...
Superstakes Grand Prize Bike
Pandora’s European Motorsports creates special K1600GTL
May 30 2012

The BMW MOA 40th Anniversary Bike by Pandora's European Motorsports will be given away as the Superstakes Grand Prize on Friday night, July 20, at the MOA Rally. BUY YOUR SUPERSTAKES TICKET HERE


Rider Magazine Road Test Editor Greg Drevenstedt (left) presented the coveted award to BMW Motorrad USA Vice President Hans Blesse.
BMW K1600GTL Clinches Rider’s Bike of the Year Award
Magazine bestows yet another prize for this six-cylinder machine
June 01 2012
Since their international debut last year, the BMW K 1600 GTL and the sporty K 1600 GT have earned superlative awards from motorcycle journalists around the world.

A Rockin’ & Howlin’ Good Time in Sedalia
BMW MOA RALLY 2012 - Register Today
May 28 2012

Whether you've attended every BMW MOA National Rally to date or you have yet to get your feet wet, the 40th in Sedalia, Missouri, isn't one you'll want to miss.  This Rally has an incredible music lineup with The Outlaws, Glory Days, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, John Michael Montgomery, Stacy Mitchhart, founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band John McEuen, Sh-Boom, and more! All included when you register.  Registration is OPEN!  Volunteer HERE  Learn about Camp GEARS HERE  Get Your Vendor Packet HERE  Area Hotels & Motels HERE Frequently Asked Questions HERE  Entertainment Preview HERE  Learn about the James Gang HERE  Sherpa Ted Has Your Tent HERE


FREE TICKET FRIDAYS FOR SUPERSTAKES
You can score FREE Superstakes tickets each week...
May 01 2012

Be a part of the action, to win some incredible prizes. Here's how to play!  1 - Go over to the SUPERSTAKES Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/Superstakes 

June 1 Winner - Lori Anderson #180568

May 25 Winner - Darin Durham


Tamela Rich
Tamela Lives Full Throttle
The Extra Mile: MOA member shares her support for breast cancer research with her book Live Full Throttle.
By Rebecca Clark #133802, May 30 2012

Tamela Rich is, among many things a ghost writer, speaker and adventurer. She's also one of the 50 some odd motorcyclists that joined together in Shell, Wyo., for a weekend of breast cancer research fundraising in July 2011, that raised $15,000.


BMW Scores With WSBK Win @ Utah
Marco Melandri grabs BMW's second WSBK victory
May 29 2012

An amazing performance by Marco Melandri on the works S1000RR at Monday's Superbike World Championship round at Miller Motorsport's Park saw the Italian rider take a win and a second place to catapult him into second place in the points, just 18 behind leader Max Biaggi.


“Let’s Ride” Motorcycle Photo Contest
A contest in conjunction with the 2012 BMW MOA Rally in Sedalia
April 11 2012
Entry deadline is June 15, 2012. Entry forms are available online at http://www.visitsedaliamo.com, or may be picked up at The Katy Depot, 600 East Third Street Sedalia, Missouri--Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or on Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

What IS The GT GIANT?
When you register to become the GT Giant, you’ll be competing by doing what you’ve always loved...
May 07 2012
GT Giant's will be traversing the nation in the Giant Trip, a scavenger hunt nationwide and on the border of Kansas and Missouri.  Staying about a day's ride from the Rally before opening day?

GS GIANT - We’re Twice as Big in 2012
May 07 2012

The GS Giant adventure riders had so much fun in 2011 that we thought, hey, let's make more! This year, not only can Giants of the adventure kind expect another round of riding, camping and partying for an extremely reasonable price, this year we're also offering similar big doin's for the more pavement inclined.


The 2012 BMW MOA Charity Club Challenge
This year our National Charity will once again be helping kids by contributing to Child Safe of Central Missouri
May 22 2012

Child Safe is a child advocacy center committed to serving children who are alleged victims of severe physical or sexual abuse and providing advocacy for their non-offending family members.


(Photo by Rebecca Clark)
BMW MOA Member Completes 11,000+ Mile Charity Ride
Rode to the Four Corners of the U.S. Supporting Pediatric Cancer Charity
May 24 2012
After 11,478 miles, 28 straight riding days, 32 states, four time zones, some 250 gallons of gasoline and a completely "burned down" set of tires BMW Rider Jack Broomall (MOA #65086) has successfully completed his 2 Wheels 4 Kids rid.

2012 Rally Seminar Schedule
Great workshops and classes at the 40th BMW MOA Rally
By Deb Lower #9927, May 30 2012
The following includes the schedule of classroom seminars and tech sessions offered by BMW MOA members and presentations made by our vendors. The good news for us - all locations listed are air conditioned, will have audio systems to make it easier on the presenters and to help attendees hear what is being said.

If You Can’t Stand The Heat, Stay Out Of Centralia
It all started 50 years ago this week, when a rubbish fire ignited an exposed coal vein in Centralia, Pennsylvania...
By Jack Riepe #116117, May 26 2012

Fifty years ago on Sunday, a fire at the town dump ignited an exposed coal seam, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the demolition of nearly every building in Centralia - a whole community of 1,400 simply gone. All these decades later, the Centralia fire still burns.


The Outlaws will be up on the Rally stage Thursday night.
2012 Rally Entertainment Hits New Heights
Remarkable musical lineup slated for Sedalia
April 11 2012
This year get ready to party in the streets, with a big music stage set up conveniently close to your favorite watering hole and all the room in the world to dance or set up your chairs and blanket for the evening.

2012 Chartered Club Leadership Summit
March 05 2012

Our 4th! A time to renew old friendships and make new ones. July 18th in Sedalia, MO. The Chartered Club Leadership Summit is designed to offer clubs the support and encouragement to help them develop positive, creative and safety-oriented leadership and to promote the club as a vital and integral component of the BMW MOA.


Join the MOA Today
You get a lot more than a magazine with membership!
November 14 2011
We have wonderful benefits, hundreds of chartered clubs (meaning lots of rallies), a monthly magazine, the legendary Anonymous Book, the annual International Rally, special regional events, and a lot more. Whether you are 16 or 60, there is something for you in the BMW MOA.

Get 3 FREE Issues Here!
Take the BMW Owners News for a test ride
January 23 2012
Check out the BMW Owners News risk free with our trial offer.  NO payment, no sign ups, no commitment.  Just free.  Enjoy THE premier magazine for BMW riders!

2012 BMW MOA/Edelweiss European Rally Tour
July 6 - July 13
May 23 2012

A great MOA motorcycle tour combined with a stop at the BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch. Make your reservation today!


BUSY TIMES FOR THE BMW MOA
We have a lot of events brewing...
May 07 2012
Trying to keep track of this year's events?  So are we!! We've got GT Giants, World Superbike, Free Ticket Fridays, the Superstakes, GS Giants, Adventure Summits, a big Rally and more. Here's a simple index to help you keep track of what is when, what is what, and how to get involved!

BMW MOA Weekend Getaways
MOA plans variety of special Getaways for 2012
March 21 2012

REGISTRATION IS OPEN. The BMW MOA has several special Weekend Getaway events planned for this year:  Cedar City, Utah  September 28 - 30; Tomah, Wisconsin  October 5 - 7. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the BMW MOA in style! Sponsored by Touratech and the MOA.


2012 BMW MOA Mileage Contest
Entries must have been postmarked by MAY 14.
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