May 14-16, we will gather out west for Weekend Getaway number two near sunny Napa Valley, California. Our host hotel, located in Vallejo, is just 15 minutes from Napa Valley, twisty roads and hundreds of wineries. If that is not enough, you could get your thrills at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, located across the street from the hotel or check out the AMA Motorcycle Sonoma Showdown at nearby Infineon Raceway. History buffs might like to visit one of the areas numerous museums, including the Mare Island Museum where one can explore artifacts from the shipyard that operated from the Civil War to the Cold War. For those so inclined, San Francisco is only 35 minutes away.

May 14-16, 2010

Napa Valley, California

Courtyard Marriott

1000 Fairgrounds Dr

Vallejo, CA 94589

Room rate $89 King, $99 Dbl Queen

To reserve hotel, call 707-644-1200, you must ask for the BMW MOA rate.

Event Fee $99, Registration opens March 1, closes April 30

Join us when we return to Veterans' Park in Soldiers Grove, WI, intersection of Hwys US61 & 131. Your rally fee ($24 if pre-registered by May 7th , $29 @ gate) includes: 2 nights shaded camping, Saturday evening meal, GS & Touring rides, rally pin and mug to first 250, door prizes, awards, firewood and coffee & lemonade. And yes, there are hot showers. Early arrivals welcome, pay nightly camping fee at the Village Offices or Mobil station. Electrical hookups if needed ($15 extra if hooking up an entire RV or camper) Motel options also close by. For more info: http://www.madisonbmwclub.org/gr3 or Pre-reg. form on website. Join us in the midst of the finest riding roads in Wisconsin!

Treasures of Yosemite Rally

Expresso Riders of Northern California #340

Expresso Riders will host the Treasures Of Yosemite Rally on May 14-16, 2010 at the Tenaya Lodge located just south of the Wawona entrance to the park on Hwy 41. The rally is a BMW road touring event encouraging couples both two-up and one and one, plus riding buddies of every stripe to ride the scenic byways of Yosemite National Park while comfortably lodging at the fabulous, four star Tenaya Lodge. A weekend of fun, food, frivolity, and friendship awaits you just minutes from one of our greatest national treasures, Yosemite National Park as well as the backroads of the western Sierra Nevada. Reknown motorcycle safety expert and AMA Hall of Fame inductee David L. Hough will be guest speaker at several seminars during the rally. Group room rates have been established at $169 per night, double occupancy. Registration for the event is $89 per person which includes Friday reception, Saturday banquet, and all scheduled events, tours, and trinkets. In order to preserve a quality experience space is limited. Please visit http://www.expressoriders.org rally page for more details and registration information.

Riders of European motorcycles from all over the country gather to enjoy some of the best riding in the southeast on well maintained roads through the foothills of Kentucky and Tennessee. Location - Burkesville, KY (south central KY) on the banks of the Cumberland River at the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 90. The coordinates for the rally are: N36 47.226, W85 22.139. The Rally site is the beautiful Burkesville City Park with level grass camping sites and bath rooms with showers (bring your own towel and soap). Several restaurants offering good food and value are within walking distance of the campground. You will find the local residents hospitable and appreciative of your visit to their community. Rally fee is $30 per person if pre-registered by May 11th or $35 at the gate. Rally registration includes: camping, Rally T-shirt & Rally Pin for the first 250 registered, Friday night at the movies, Saturday lunch provided by Bloodworth Motorcycles, Saturday night steak & baked potato dinner, Saturday night live entertainment and door prizes. Free coffee & lemonade available all day. There will also be a 50/50 drawing held Saturday night. Day passes are $15 (includes Saturday lunch only). For those wanting to stay in a hotel instead of camping, there are two hotels in Burkesville and they usually fill up fast. For reservations call Riverfront Hotel 270-864-3300 or Alpine Lodge 270-864-7100. The Rally is hosted by the BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville. For more information and a registration form visit the European Riders Rally web site at http://www.bmwmcon.org/rally.html or email .

Miles of smiles on the sinuous roads of Arkansas. This laid back rally is located at the Corps of Engineers Sequoya Park, Ormond Lock and Dam #9 on the Arkansas River, south of Morrilton, AR. with easy access from I-40. Take AR 9 south over the river bridge. Park entrance is 5 miles S of intersection US64 & AR9. Look for BMW roundel. A no-frills rally with complimentary coffee, donuts, and hot dogs. No rally registration but low fees to cover camping. Rally patches and tees available. Facilities and showers on site. Restaurants and motels in nearby Morrilton. For additional information contact Rod at or 501/329-8859.

Streetmasters Motorcycle Workshops fill quickly. Enroll today to ensure your first choice of dates. We also maintain a wait list for each workshop. Please call any time at (951) 549-1717. The Precision Cornering Workshop is held from 7:30 am to 4:30 PM. The Workshop dates are Saturday March 20th , April 17th,  May 15th,  Sept. 18th, Oct. 16th  and Nov. 13th.    Call today to enroll in one of these Workshops! Additional dates will be added as needed. Special dates can be arranged for Riding Clubs & Groups.  Where are the workshops held? The Briefing & Tech Inspection is held at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 2300 Double Play Way, Lancaster, CA 93536, phone (661) 940-9194. The Cornering Workshop is conducted at the Horse Thief Mile in the Willow Springs International Motorsports Park, 3500 75th St. West in Rosamond, CA 93560. This is not a track school. It is held on a closed-course that simulates a real highway. http://www.streetmasters.info/index.html

Riding into History, one of America's premier motorcycle events, will return to the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida on Saturday, May 15. Famed author and motorcycle traveler Clement Salvadori will be the Grand Marshal. The event will feature Charity Rides, a Concours d'Elegance, the Biker's Ball and the Historic Ride. Proceeds from Riding into History will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The event is presented by Riding Into History Inc., a 501(C)3 charity organization comprised of volunteer members from several motorcycle organizations, led by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of Northeast Florida (BMWNEF) MOA Club # 42. Between 300 and 400 antique, vintage and classic motorcycles from all over the country are expected. Thousands of spectators are once again expected to enjoy the event which also includes, exhibitors, entertainment, clubs and a variety of food. Admission is still only $10 at the gate for the Concours. Various ticket packages are available for the Biker's Ball and the Charity Rides. The World Golf Village is located just north of St. Augustine on I-95, exit 323. For information go to RidingIntoHistory.org, or email .

Hermit Island Camp ground, Phippsburg, Maine. Join us at the start of the New England riding season for another DownEast Rally. Enjoy 3 days & 2 nights of camping at Hermit Island Campground. Friday night chowder & chili, Sat. morning breakfast, Sat evening lobster dinner & Sun. morning continental breakfast. Guided rides, maps for self-guided trips will be available. Fees: $50 (W/O Sat night meal), optional Saturday night lobster, double lobster dinner for an additional $20; (single lobster $10); complete package (rally & double lobster) is $70/person. Optional vegetarian meal will be available. Registrations are accepted after March 1, 2010 & will be processed in order of receipt. Early arrivals will be charged by Hermit Island Campground. Please see http://www.BMWRSM.org for details or contact Steven Garrett at . Checks should be payable to BMWRSM. Send to Steven Garrett; BMWRSM, 158 Highland Road, Brunswick, ME 04011-7213.

May 21 -24, 2010

25th ABC Rally

Forest City Motorrad Club #159

Come and celebrate with us our 25th Annual Rally Rally site is located on Elgin Road 35, 9km East of St, Thomas, Ontario, Canada and 3km South of Hwy #3. GPS: N 42° 45.000' W 81° 02.000' Admission $45.00. All motorcyclists welcomed! Includes 3 nights camping, hot showers, morning donuts, continuous coffee & campfire. door prizes and lots of surprises. Friday: 4pm set-up and biker stew (contribute a can), Saturday: raffle, dice run (prize: motorcycle jacket) 50/50 drawings, field events, roast beef barbecue, Sunday: tour Elgin County & wine tour, Monday: clean up and farewells.  Contact: Hubert Laurin => 

Located at The Indian Ridge Campgrounds: 300 Campgrounds Rd. Ph. 270-465-7697 and located 12 mi. south of Campbellsville, Ky. 42718 off of Ky. St. Rd. #55. Wooded campsites all with water and electricity, in either open or semi-secluded areas also cabins which are limited in numbers. Rally fee (not including camp fees) $13/person ABC members or $15/p non-ABC members. Rally fee includes the following: Friday night cook your own dogs/burgers (provided), beverages and then Sat. as you either explore or relax, there'll be several pork roasts attended on the slow smoker to be simmered in a rich B.B.Q. sauce served up Sat. evening with all the fixings you may recall from cookouts in the past at uncle Bob's, followed by vendor donated prize drawings and some awards! A $2 get-a-way breakfast Sunday morning. Area attractions include: The National Corvette Museum, Makers Mark Distillery, Mammoth Cave and of course the wonderful roads of the Knobs of KY. So contact Rocky or Connie, the campgrounds proprietors, to reserve your cabin, tent site reserving suggested but not necessary. Sponsored by your KY. A/M Bill Denzer: or 270-403-1150