40th BMW MOA International Rally

BMW MOA

Join us at the state fairgrounds in Sedalia, MO, for this great event. Entering the grounds will surely put a smile on your face as you view the green grass and mature trees that highlight this 326-acre site. All five of the exhibitor buildings, the beer garden building, closing ceremonies arena, seminar rooms, and several of the on-site restaurants are air conditioned. Cool air makes folks smile. The RV camping spaces have full service hook-ups and all of the fairground roads are paved. Why Sedalia? Located at the junction of US Hwy 50 and US Hwy 65, Sedalia is within a two-day ride of a majority of our members. This west central Missouri city is 1.5 hrs SE of Kansas City (think barbecue and blues), 2.5 hrs north of Branson (think shows and shopping), 1 hr NW of Lake of the Ozarks (powerboats, restaurants, resorts, shopping), and 3 hrs west of St. Louis (Gateway Arch and Anheuser-Busch). Details to follow in this magazine beginning in January 2012, and online at http://www.bmwmoa.org.

August 3 - 5

MA

Damn Yankees Rally

Yankee Beemers #153

Join us for our annual signature event, where all proceeds are donated to local charities. Located in beautiful Heath MA., the Damn Yankees Rally is rustic camping at one of New England's oldest operating fairgrounds, The Heath Fairground. There are men's and women's restrooms along with private outdoor showers. Saturday evening chicken BBQ by the Heath Volunteer Fire Department is included, along with 24hr coffee. There is a food concession on site with local baked goods, hamburgers, hot dogs and breakfast Saturday morning. Saturday night music in the beer garden by the Juke Joint Blues band and our "burn it all" bonfire is always a good time. Saturday activities include a guided Dual Sport Ride, a visit to a legendary ISDT riders museum, poker run, blueberry picking, our famous field events and Scottish Trials. Rally Fee: Pre-Reg $40 (by June 30) $55 at the gate. Send pre-reg to The Yankee Beemers, P.O. Box 505822 Chelsea, MA 02150. Gates open Friday 08:00. No early arrivals.  http://www.yankeebeemers.org

13^th 100,000 Foot Colorado Pass Ride

BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado #66

The BMWMCC (MOA Charter Club #66) and Foothills BMW/Triumph are again co-sponsoring the 13th Annual all-day 100,000 Foot Colorado Pass Ride. The ride consists of around 500 miles over ten different mountain passes totaling over 100,000 feet in elevation. Your registration includes a commemorative T-Shirt, ride pin, embroidered patch, continental breakfast, and a catered dinner. Short-cut options will also be available for a shorter route. The registration fee of $35 per person must be paid in advance. Registration is limited to 300 participants. Look under Events at www.coloradobeemers.org for more information and online registration. E-mail questions to

August 9-12

ID

39th Stanley Stomp

Bavarian Mountain West Motorcycle Club of Idaho (#50)

The 2012 Stanley Stomp will be held again in beautiful remote Grandjean, ID, located about 100 miles NE of Boise, or 22 miles NE of Lowman off Hwy 21. See the web site for GPS coordinates. Grandjean is at the gateway to the Sawtooth Wilderness Area with incredible riding destinations in every direction. There are some amenities; the site is located at the Sawtooth Lodge, which features a heated pool, shower houses, several bathrooms with flush toilets, two meadows for camping, cabins available (make your own reservation), and natural hot springs within walking distance. The road in off Hwy 21 is six miles of "good dirt road" and can be ridden by all BMWs. Thursday we grill burgers; Friday is grilled beer brats and sauerkraut; and Saturday is large rib-eye steaks, Idaho baked potatoes, and corn on the cob. Gourmet coffee, bagels, fruit, and yogurt are served each morning. The lodge also has alternative food available such as milkshakes and burgers. Because of the remote location, attendance is by pre-registration only, through our web site. Sorry, we cannot handle ride-ins. Visit us at http://www.idahobmwriders.com for more details. Registration will open January 1, and the rally will be limited to first 200 pre-registered guests. Register early, and join us at the Stomp for a great sunny weekend with your fellow BMW riders from around the world.

35th Annual Dan'l Boone Rally

Carolinas BMW Motorcycle Owners Association #220

Wow, 35 years goes fast when you are having fun. Join us as we celebrate our 35th Annual Dan'l Boone Rally in the KOA Campgrounds in Boone, NC. Some of the best motorcycle roads on the East side of the Mississippi River: Three states in easy distance, ride the Blue Ridge Parkway and high country of North Carolina, try the roads in Southwest Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee and try out a variety of challenging and fun GS rides, all in easy distance to the campgrounds. Activities include: a great assortment of door prizes donated by our wonderful sponsors and some special ones in celebration of our 35th anniversary; classic/vintage people's choice; 35th anniversary pin for the first 200 arrivals, hot dog roast on Thursday and Friday evenings, catered BBQ dinner Saturday night and coffee and donuts Sunday morning. In addition, enjoy our endless coffee, tea and hot chocolate all weekend long. Rally Fee: still $45 ($40 for pre-registration) Friday and Saturday camping + $10 for Thursday night early arrivals. Nearby hotels are available for the non-campers. This is a rain or shine rally and pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Contact: John Olsakovsky- , Web site: http://www.carolinasbmwmoa.org.

August 10 - 12

Ontario, Canada

The Return to Trenton Rally 10

The Loonie-tic BMW Riders of Quinte West # 292

Ten Years Later - Return to the site of the 2002 MOA International Rally in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, where BMW motorcycle riders and their friends come together again each year. Camp in the beautiful and spacious Centennial Park, right next to the Trent River and Lake Ontario. While in the area visit the National Air Force Museum, take a tour of Prince Edward county, enjoy a winery tour of some of the 25 wineries in the area and other interesting sites. See the Canoe Museum and the world's largest liftlock in nearby Peterborough. Special plans for the 10th Return to Trenton Rally and the 10th Anniversary of our club are to include a parade of bikes through the beautiful City of Quinte West on Saturday morning. Seminars, flea market, rider awards, and 50/50 draws for our local charity, Camp Trillium (a camp for kids with cancer). Music and dancing on Saturday night. Pre-registration is $45 before July 31, 2012, at the gate the fee will be $50. This includes 3 nights of camping, hot showers, door prizes, Friday night dinner, Saturday morning breakfast, and a Saturday night steak dinner with all the trimmings. Rally pin & mug to the first 250 attendees, continuous coffee/tea/hot chocolate are available for free. Send pre-registration to The Loonie-tic BMW Riders, c/o Chris Beck, Treasurer, 88 Riverside Blvd, RR # 1, Campbellford, ON. K0L 1L0. Canada. Registration form and more rally info are on our website at http://www.ltbmwr.ca or e-mail us at the address on the website.

14th Beartooth Rendezvous

Beartooth Beemers #303

"The best little rally in the west" held at the Lions Camp 10 miles south of Red Lodge, MT. Ample camping space along a mountain stream, bunks in 13 cabins available ("just like summer camp when you were a kid"). Hot showers and flush toilets in Men's and Women's bath-houses. Three catered meals (one of our 2011 attendees said "some of the best food I have eaten in years"). Breakfast and lunch available on site. Microbrew concession. Live entertainment Friday night and open mic jam on Saturday (bring your instruments). Outstanding rides including the Beartooth Pass, the Hellroaring Plateau for G/Sers and the spectacular ride to Woodbine. Door prizes. T-shirts featuring the Beartooth Bear for sale. Rally pin included with registration. Limited to 250 attendees. Pre-registration $60 postmarked on or before July 31; $70 registration at the gate. Kids under 12 pay for meals and bunks only. Bunks $30/three nights or a cabin with eight bunks for $240 (bring your own sleeping bag). Please bring your used eyeglasses for the Lions. For more information: our website is http://www.beartoothbeemers.org; or Bob and Anne Clement, rally co-chairs, at or 406-445-2044.

11th Bee Cee Beemers Hotsprings Rally

Bee Cee Beemers #114

Why change a good thing? This will be the Bee Cee Beemers 11th rally in beautiful Nakusp, B.C. Meet up with friends, old and new. The riding is wonderful with awesome mountain scenery, some of the sweetest twisties anywhere, and great dual-sport adventures all around. Enjoy the nicest small town in BC, and savor the best rally meals and free coffee on the rally circuit. You can pitch your tent in the rally campground, or book into a local motel or B&B. Ride hard then soak in the nearby hot springs, maybe cool off in Arrow Lake, or just chill with a beverage on historic Main Street. We have something for every rider. Check out www.beeceebeemers.com for general information and registration options. Rally Location: Nakusp Municipal Campground 314 8th Avenue NW, Nakusp, BC GPS Coordinates: N50 14.429 W117 47.725 For area information check out: www.nakusparrowlakes.com

15th Annual Galena Campout

BMW Motorrad Club Northern Illinois #271

Join us at the Palace Campground in Galena, Illinois. It is located on Route 20,next to the Wal Mart store. The big tent will again be the Center of activities, where you will meet other BMW riders, just to have a good time among us BMW family. Friday August 24, we serve dinner for our guests at 5 p.m. Right next to our activity tent is a bath house with clean showers and we will have Saturday at 6 a.m. coffee and pastries waiting for you. That day at 10 a.m. we all go for a ride with a lunch stop somewhere. The ride will return to the Campground by 4.30 Pm when our mighty Weber grill will yield up her treasures, Greek Style chicken and German bratwurst. Registration for this event is $ 20 per person. Children are welcome, free of any charges. Vendors are welcome too and no, there are no extra charges. Please note that camping and RV site cost is not included in the registration fee. Please make camping reservations direct with the Palace Campground office - phone: 815 - 777 - 2466. Galena has several motels, if you like to stay rather in one of them. Contact person is Gerhard Pilz, 12745 Rock Creek Circle, Huntley,IL 60142. Tel: 847 - 515 - 2638, .

Buckeye Beemer Rally

Buckeye Beemers #99 

We are returning once again to the beautiful Whispering Hills RV Park and Campground located 3 miles South of Shreve, Ohio, on Ohio State Route 514. This is an amazing campground and we will have access to all of their amenities: swimming pool, fishing lake, putt-putt golf, hiking trails and much more. And, it is located in an area noted for good roads, fun areas to explore, quaint villages, Amish communities and way cool shopping opportunities. RV parking and luxury cabins are available near or adjacent to the rally area but must be reserved directly with Whispering Hills at 800-992-2435 or whisperinghillsrvpark.com. Saturday dinner is included in the rally fee this year. Other reasonably priced meals will be available during the rally at the campground restaurant. Vendor space and a flea market area will be available. Activities will include Saturday night entertainment, a community campfire, coffee all weekend, door prizes, 50/50 charity drawing, awards and more. For additional information and the pre-registration form please go to the Buckeye Beemers website: buckeyebeemers.org or by E-mail contact , or call 614.570.6525. Fees: $50 at the gate or $45 for pre-registration. Pre-registrations must be received by August 10.