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News:
Minnesota State Patrol adds motorcycles to its fleet
kare11.com (http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=255865)
For the first time since 1948 and H-D gets the nod. Obviously they did not read the recent article that down time for H-D offset the cost difference for a BMW.
motocyclenews.com
Ducati Scrambler – video included (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/February/57607/feb2207ducatiscrambler-/?R=EPI-89332)
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Honda’s XL1000V Varadero (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3856002&fSectionId=759&fSetId=381)
Rumors:
thekneeslider.com
Harley Davidson leaning trike patent application (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/06/01/harley-davidson-leaning-trike-patent-application/)
Link to Unites States Patent Application 0070075517 Abstract (http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=5&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PG01&s1=%22Harley+Davidson%22&OS=)
Here are the general layout diagrams
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More detailed diagrams of the front suspension.
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Feature:
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Riders for Health have worked for over 15 years on the problem of delivery systems for healthcare in Africa. We work with ministries of health, UN agencies and other NGOs. Our main resource centre is in the UK while our programme staff are all nationals of the countries in which we work.
We are self-funded with no government support. Our origins are in the sport of motorcycle racing and successful fundraising at motorcycling events and races enables us to support our pioneering field initiatives, ensuring that motorcycles continue to save lives in Africa.
Riders.org (http://www.riders.org/en/html/) newsletter
Dear friends, colleagues and supporters,
Thousands more people across Africa will benefit from access to reliable and predictable healthcare thanks to a donation of over £150,000 from Virgin Atlantic this month. The money will be used to buy 31 new motorcycles for use in Riders’ programmes across Africa. Joint-CEO of Riders for Health, Andrea Coleman, said: “What is unique about this donation is that Virgin recognises that maintenance is the key to uninterrupted healthcare delivery – so part of this money will be used to manage and maintain the motorcycles, meaning health workers will be able to carry on delivering healthcare to people in rural villages, day in, day out.”
Riders would also like to thank Federico Minoli, trustee of Riders and former CEO and president of Ducati Motor Holdings, who, after leaving Ducati has decided to sell all the racing memorabilia he collected throughout his very successful time with the famous red brand. All the money raised from the sale of these truly unique items will be donated to Riders. To read the full story click here, or, see a full list of all the items on sale by visiting the ebay Italy auction site. The auction closes on the 4th June, so anyone interested in bidding will need to hurry. We will have full details of how much the auction raises next month.
It is now only three weeks until Day of Champions and everyone is working full-throttle to make sure that this is the biggest and best Day of Champions yet. Thanks to unprecedented demand for tickets, this year Access All Area tickets sold out over six weeks before the event. Riders would like to thank everyone who bought tickets this year. If you missed out, you can still buy a ticket to join the ride-in from Coalville, and get access to the paddock and pit-lane, or you can buy an infield ticket and enjoy all the entertainment on the track and the infield throughout the day.
If you can’t make Day of Champions in the UK, but are planning on going to the USA GP at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, why not join the 100 lucky motorcycling fans who will have the chance to get access to the people and places that most spectators can only dream about? To find out more about buying a ticket for Riders for Health Day on Thursday 19 July, click here.
These are just four examples of how our supporters are helping us to reach millions of people in Africa. Without their help, Riders would not be able to carry out its lifesaving work, and we are extremely grateful to everyone that supports us
Thank you.
With very best wishes,
The Riders communications team
Riding Skills:
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A different look at safety on two wheels (http://shoesonpowerlines.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/be-carefuls-x-1-million-please-stop/)
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All things BMW
World of BMW news
Chris Pfeiffer to race sports enduro prototype at Erzberg (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=806&artDate=01/06/2007)
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A resource of information and links to information for use at the 2007 Rally
Bike Candy:
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BMW Group Press Club:
PressClub USA
Note: There are no motorcycle sales numbers in this press release.
BMW GROUP REPORTS 8.7 PERCENT INCREASE IN MAY SALES
Year-to-Date Sales of BMW Group up 4.2 Percent
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 1, 2007... The BMW Group in the U. S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reports strong demand for its vehicles in May, with sales of 30,819 vehicles, up 8.7 percent over the 28,360 vehicles sold in the same month of 2006. The BMW Group also reports an increase of 4.2 percent in year-to-date sales, for 134,944 vehicles over the 129,511 vehicles reported in May 2006.
BMW Brand Sales Increase in May
Sales of BMW brand vehicles rose 8.1 percent in May for a total of 26,689 compared to 24,688 reported in the same month a year ago.
BMW brand sales are up 5.6 percent year-to-date, as the company reports sales of 119,359 vehicles compared to 113,041 vehicles sold in first five months of 2006.
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are up 9 percent in May to 21,421 versus 19,645 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also are up 6.1 percent, to 93,328 automobiles compared to 87,956 in the same period of 2006.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are up 4.5 percent in May to 5,268 vehicles over the 5,043 sold last May. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles also increased by 3.8 percent, to 26,031 vehicles compared to the 25,085 sold in the same period of 2006.
Certified Pre-Owned
BMW Certified Pre-Owned reports its best sales month ever in May 2007 with 8,468 CPO vehicles sold versus 8,259 vehicles reported last May, an increase of 2.5 percent. Year-to-date, CPO sales are down 5.5 percent, to 34,844 over the 36,889 reported in the same period in 2006.
MINI Brand
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reports May sales of 4,130 automobiles, up 12.5 percent from the 3,672
cars sold in May 2006. Year-to-date, the division reports sales of 15,585 automobiles, down 5.4 percent, compared to the 16,470 cars reported in the first five months of 2006.
PressClub Canada
MINI Canada adds MINI Cooper Classic to 2007 MINI model lineup
Whitby. MINI Canada today announced that the MINI Cooper Classic will join the MINI model lineup this summer with a value-leading MSRP of $22,950.
The debut of the MINI Cooper Classic follows the introduction of the new-generation MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S in February, both arriving with pricing unchanged from their predecessor 2006 models. The MINI Cooper Classic, reborn for 2007, not only incorporates all of the new elements and improvements of the new-generation MINI family, but eclipses its predecessor with a lower starting price and an even more comprehensive list of specifications.
Upgraded standard equipment on the 2007 MINI Cooper Classic now includes:
* Automatic Stability Control + Traction
* Multifunction Steering Wheel
* Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
* Unique to the Classic – 15” 5-Star wheels with all season tires
Available options on the MINI Cooper Classic include a Premium Package, including Heated Front Seats and Front and Rear Fog Lights at $600 and the 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Steptronic for $1,390.
The MINI Cooper Classic is available in four colors: Chili Red, Pepper White and two new choices – Mellow Yellow and Oxygen Blue which team up with Carbon Black Leatherette upholstery and Fine Silver trim.
Like both of its MINI Cooper and Cooper S stablemates, the 2007 MINI Cooper Classic brings a host of innovations and new features to its specification sheet, including:
* A new 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with fully variable valve timing technology developing a maximum output of 118 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 114 ft-lb. @ 4,250 rpm. Mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission, the new MINI Cooper Classic is capable of acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds. It also sips fuel at a miserly 5.4 L/100 km (highway)/7.3 L/100 km (city), making it eligible for a $1000 rebate in the Federal Government’s ecoRebate program.
* New EPAS Electrical Power Assisted Steering provides speed-variable power assistance which maintains traditional go-kart-like MINI agility while optimizing steering effort at low speeds.
* Electronic ignition key fob with push-button starting.
* Ambient interior lighting that provides unique cabin illumination options - variable in five stages from warm orange to sporting blue.
* Auxiliary audio input.
* SIRIUS Satellite radio pre-wiring.
With its well-established reputation for go-kart like handling, tenacious braking, crisp acceleration, all-season capability and pure FUN, the MINI family has also been engineered for premium levels of passive safety. Like all other variants of the new MINI generation, the 2007 MINI Cooper Classic is equipped with an Advanced Head Protection System, six airbags with SMART deployment technology, collapsible tube crash technology, and three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all four seats.
In April of 2007, the new generation MINI achieved the highest possible 5-star rating for passive safety from the European (NCAP) New Car Assessment Program, confirming the MINI as one of the safest vehicles in its segment.
The MINI Cooper Classic reachs MINI showrooms starting in July.
PressClub Germany
MW Motorrad opens “Boxer Café” in China and plans long-term involvement in the Middle Kingdom.
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Munich. The time has come: BMW Motorrad is extending its involvement to China, continuing to develop sustainable future market and trade relations in the Far East. On May 11th 2007, the Munich-based company provided a further impulse on its involvement in the Chinese city of Chongqing. At the centre of the Chinese motorcycle industry, the Head of BMW Motorrad Dr. Herbert Diess opened the “Boxer Café” - after Peking the second sales centre for BMW motorcycles in China. The “Boxer Café” is not only a showroom and sales base but also a meeting point and an experience and communication centre for friends of the brand and all those interested in motorcycles.
The opening in Chongqing sets off a number of other activities in China, establishing BMW Motorrad and its brand culture over the years to come. BMW sees itself as a pioneer: big motorcycles are still a rarity in China and are to be projected as ambassadors of new group experiences and a new lifestyle. There are plans to offer travel programs and special motorcycle events for Chinese customers as well as for other potential customers from all over the world.
The Bavarian motorcycle manufacturer has been able to secure the collaboration of the Chinese conglomerate LONCIN.
LONCIN, which will initially operate the “Boxer Café”, will be the sales partner and from 2008 also importer for BMW motorcycles in China. Extensive knowledge of the market and a good sales network were the decisive reasons for choosing LONCIN as a partner. Sales staff has been trained in Germany in collaboration with the Munich sales subsidiary to ensure a high quality of customer support from the very beginning.
With a production volume of one million bikes per year the motorcycle division of LONCIN is one of the larger motorcycle manufacturers in China. The company headquarters is situated in the world’s largest conurbation for motorcycles; between five and six million motorcycles are produced every year in the Chongqing area. The most important supplier companies are located in the region and well-known Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are already engaged in joint ventures here.
As China is the world´s largest and ever growing volume market for motorcycles, the involvement in Chongqing is of significant strategic importance for BMW Motorrad and its establishment as a brand in the Chinese market. The market in China is gradually developing towards larger capacity motorcycles, thus offering growth opportunities for BMW Motorrad.
Penetration of the Chinese supplier networks is a second key element of BMW Motorrad’s China strategy. However, an imperative requirement is the quality capacity of the suppliers. Dr. Herbert Diess is aware that this early involvement will ensure that the company is able to exert influence and gain opportunities to shape future developments: “China and the Chinese suppliers are progressing extremely quickly. Within a short time, there will be a repeat of what happened 15 years ago in other parts of the world in the supplier industry, and BMW Motorrad wants to be part of this process from the very outset.”
To Diess, purchasing parts in the Asian region - including China - is a crucial means of compensating for the currency deficits of the euro as compared to the yen. Today’s currency-based cost advantage of the Japanese manufacturers amounts to around 60% - a level which cannot be made up for by conventional means or by increasing efficiency. The increase of Asia’s share in the value creation chain by means of parts sourcing will be indispensable for entry level motorcycles and in the price-sensitive medium category to ensure that BMW Motorrad is able to maintain competitive capacity and make use of the attractive market opportunities offered by these segments in the long term.
PressClub Mexico
New heads for BMW Motorrad in Mexico and the Regional Office of Panama de BMW Group
Mexico, D.F. 28 of May of 2007. - BMW Group Mexico announces the appointment of Alexander Echeagaray as responsible for the mark BMW Motorrad in Centro and South America, whose regional office is located in Panama. Since he came carrying out as Manager of BMW Motorrad in Mexico is in charge of Michel Goudet, who had fungido until the moment like Head of Development of Distributors. Both changes will be effective from 1° of June of the present year. Michel Goudet got up itself to BMW Mexico in 2003 like Head of Development of Distributors, since she occupied by more than 3 years. Between the functions that made he went the pursuit to the implementation of corporative identity of the mark, determined the sale objectives and he introduced a system of incentives for the network of distributors; as well as the establishment of relations with key public in each state with presence of distributors BMW Motorrad. Michel Goudet Is licensed in Economy and counts on a masters in Administration of Companies.
On the other hand, Alexander Echeagaray, who has been comprising of BMW Goup for more than 10 years and he evolved from 1999 like Manager of BMW Motorrad Mexico, has been promoted as responsible for the mark BMW Motorrad in Centro and South America, with base in Panama. Between their more excellent profits during their functions in Mexico, the records of sales in the history of BMW Motorrad Mexico stand out, when increasing the volume in around 15% every year during eight consecutive ones. It established a program of prices accredited with other countries for his line of products, as well as “Vision 1000” supported by a strategy of reconstruction of the network of Distributors BMW Motorrad, which is at the moment very solid. Of their 12 distributors throughout the country, 4 are exclusive of BMW Motorrad. Alexander Echeagaray is Industrial Engineer, and throughout his race he has directed to work parties in the areas of Sales and Marketing research, Development of Distributors, Postventa, Budget, Inventory and Service to clients among others.
On the matter, Gerd Dressler, Chief of a main directorate of BMW Group effective Mexico from 1º of June, commented: “The work of Alexander Echeagaray has promoted a greater culture of the use of the motorcycles in Mexico; its performance for more than eight successful years allowed that in 2006 they were sold more than 1000 units BMW Motorrad in this country. We wished him continues harvesting profits, and I am sure that Michel will give continuity him to the success history
Rolls-Royse Motor Car PressClub
PHANTOM SILVER MARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SILVER GHOST
Rolls-Royce has produced a limited edition, named Phantom Silver, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Silver Ghost. The special model, of which only 25 will be made, pays homage to the one of the most famous automotive names of all time.
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First built in 1906, specifically to publicise the then new Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. six-cylinder model, the Silver Ghost established the Rolls-Royce reputation for reliability and engineering excellence. The name was coined in 1907 by Rolls-Royce Managing Director, Claude Johnson, by virtue of its silver coachwork and its ‘extraordinary stealthiness’. The original Silver Ghost, registered AX-201, competed in the 1907 Scottish Reliability Trial, for which it won the gold medal in its class for hill climbing speed and reliability. The Silver Ghost went on in that year to break the world record for a non-stop motor run, covering a London to Glasgow route 27 times, with mileage totaling 14,371 miles.
More than 6,000 “Silver Ghosts” were built between 1907 and 1925, and sold in every corner of the world. The majority are still in good running order.
In tribute to the specifications of the original, the Phantom Silver is finished in a new Bespoke paint, Metallic Ghost Silver. The 21-inch wheels have chrome centres and on top of the grille sits a hallmarked solid silver Spirit of Ecstasy. Inside, Rose Leaf or Crème Light leather is accompanied by seat piping and headrests embroidered with the Rolls-Royce interlinked RR badge. Straight grained Santos Palissander wood veneer is used throughout. The same veneer is also used on a specially designed presentation box that houses the key, two solid silver key fobs and a specially commissioned solid silver Conway Stewart fountain pen.
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Rolls-Royce Chairman and Chief Executive, Ian Robertson, said, “The Silver Ghost is such a significant model in the history of Rolls-Royce that we felt marking its 100th anniversary was entirely fitting. Its extraordinary reliability, refinement, comfort and virtually silent running were as important to Rolls-Royce in 1907 as they are today.”
Phantom Silver specification
• Bespoke Ghost Silver paintwork
• 21-inch alloy wheels chrome centre caps
• Roseleaf or Crème Light leather interior trim
• Santos Palissander veneered wood
• Coolbox
• Solid silver and enamel Conway Stewart pen
• Solid silver key fob
• Solid silver Spirit of Ecstasy
• Bespoke drinks holder
• Bespoke champagne flutes and tumblers detailed with silver
• White instrument dials
• Bespoke clock matched to instrument dials
• Phantom Silver tread plates
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Motorsports PressClub
BMW Sauber F1 Team - Canadian Grand Prix – Preview
Canadian Grand Prix.
8th - 10th June 2007
6th of 17 World Championship rounds
Preview.
Munich/Hinwil, 1st June 2007. The BMW Sauber F1 Team and its Formula One rivals will be embarking on the second of five back-to-back race weekends during the 2007 season when they line up on the grid at the picturesque Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal on 10th June. A week later, they will be limbering up for the next race on the calendar at the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the US.
The BMW Sauber F1 Team will arrive at the Canadian Grand Prix full of confidence. Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica are aiming to add to their points totals at the demanding high-speed track and to further strengthen the team's third place in the constructors' championship. The team has scored points in every race so far in what is only its second season on the grid.
Nick Heidfeld:
"Like most drivers, I really like travelling over to Montreal. The race circuit occupies an incredibly beautiful location on the island in the St Lawrence river, which makes for an unmistakable atmosphere. And the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve itself has a very special character. It is a high-speed track with long straights, but also some tight chicanes and a couple of slow corners. To start with, the asphalt always has very little grip. When the track starts to get really grippy and the car is working perfectly, though, you can run hard over the kerbs in the second chicane. This chicane also goes downhill, and you get seriously close to the wall on the exit.
"Away from the track itself, I also like the city of Montreal a lot. There is always a great atmosphere there and the people get really excited about the grand prix. I usually travel to Montreal a few days before the race and have time to do some shopping in the city. I also like to stop by at a few galleries in the old part of town. Patricia and I have several pictures at home which I bought there."
Robert Kubica:
"I am really looking forward to Montreal as it is one of my favourite tracks in the Formula One calendar. It means driving with lower downforce for the first time this season. Last year on the Friday I was quite good there. I am looking to repeat that performance and I think our car can perform very well there because of the downforce configuration. I like the track because it is a street circuit and has pretty low grip, improving during the weekend.
"It will be interesting to see how I can cope with the Bridgestone tyres compared to the Michelins of last year, and how I have to change my driving style. I will see how big an influence it was for me to change to the different tyres. Montreal was the track where my driving style of last year gave me an advantage. As I am not driving the same as in 2006 we have to see how it will be this year."
Mario Theissen, BMW Motorsport Director:
"The two races in North America represent not only the next challenge for us as a team in terms of collecting more World Championship points - they also carry a lot of weight for the BMW Group. The USA was the most important single market for the BMW Group in 2006, with sales of some 314,000 BMW and MINI cars. Canada is the Group's second largest market in America after the USA. BMW, therefore, has a large fan base in the country, and we also feel the strength of this popularity as a team.
"Last year, we crossed the Atlantic in fifth place in the standings. In 2007 we will be arriving in Canada as the third best team. In 2006 we were only able to take two points away from the pair of races in North America. This is something we are naturally looking to improve on, and we are aiming to collect as many points as possible on the back of our good result in Monaco in order to further strengthen our position in the championship.
"The atmosphere at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the island in the St Lawrence river, with its paddock running along the side of the former Olympic rowing basin, is simply captivating. With the colourful hustle and bustle in the city and a race circuit on the waterfront there are certainly parallels in terms of atmosphere with the Monaco Grand Prix. However, the type of challenge presented by the Montreal track could hardly be more different. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve places totally different aerodynamic demands on the cars and pushes both the brakes in particular, and the engines, to the limit. In line with the F1 regulations, our cars will continue with the same engines as we used in Monaco. Sebastian Vettel will be with us in America in his capacity as test and reserve driver."
Willy Rampf, Technical Director:
"The combination of long straights and chicanes makes Montreal what we call a 'medium downforce' circuit, and we have developed a special aero package that takes this into account. The long straight leading up to the final chicane offers the drivers the best overtaking opportunity if top speed allows. Montreal is harder on the brakes than any other circuit on the F1 calendar, so maximum brake cooling and high-performance specifications for discs and pads are the order of the day.
"This is a circuit that punishes even the slightest error, as the crash barriers are largely extremely close to the track and there are not many run-off areas. We were very competitive in Canada last year, and I am extremely confident that we will be able to come away with good results again this year."
History and background:
With a population of 1.6 million, the eastern Canadian city of Montreal is the country's second-largest city and the capital of the 80-percent French-speaking province of Quebec. 3.7 million people live in the greater Montreal area. The city lies on the Île de Montreal at the confluence of the Ottawa and St Lawrence rivers. The 233-metre-high Mont Royal - located in the centre of the island - gave its name to the city, which was founded by French explorers in 1642 as Ville-Marie-de-Montreal. The Port de Montreal remains an important stop-off for ships on their way to the Great Lakes. The region's climate is dominated by extremely cold winters and short, sunny summers.
From 12.00 to 18.00 hrs on Saturday 9th June, BMW drivers will gather with a selection of exceptional cars for a concours in the park grounds of the downtown Bell Centre. The finest examples in various categories will be selected as part of the event. Needless to say, representatives of the media are also very welcome to attend.
The complex on Notre Dame island where the non-permanent race track is located was the site of the 1967 World Expo and hosted the 1976 Olympic Games. The Formula One paddock runs along the side of the former rowing basin.
2007 marks the 39th Canadian Grand Prix and the 29th held in Montreal. The first Canadian Grand Prix took place in 1967 in Mosport, which went on to host a further seven GPs. Mont-Tremblant was the venue for two GPs. Formula One moved to Montreal in 1978, where it has been held ever since on the circuit named after the winner of the inaugural race, Gilles Villeneuve.
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What do you need to know to go to the rally…
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The 35th BMWMOA International Rally Home Page (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/)
With links to:
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Track Day in Wisconsin, July 13 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/stage_schedule.htm)
Event Registration (https://stl.bmwmoa.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&PRODUCT_MAJOR=RALLY2007&FUNCTIONSTARTDISPLAYROW=1)
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Trails.com (http://www.trails.com/toptrails.asp?area=14497): Best Scenic Drives in Wisconsin
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Washington County home page (http://www.co.washington.wi.us/washington/home.jsp)
West Bend home page (http://www.ci.west-bend.wi.us/) and FAQ (http://www.ci.west-bend.wi.us/FAQ's/faq's.htm)
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Rustic Roads (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/scenic/maps.htm)
Rustic Roads program goals
to identify and preserve in a natural and essentially undisturbed condition certain designated roads having unusual or outstanding natural beauty, by virtue of native vegetation along with natural or man-made features associated with the road
to provide a linear park-like system for vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian travel for quiet and leisurely enjoyment by local residents and the general public alike
to maintain and administer these roads to provide safe public travel, yet preserve the rustic and scenic qualities through use of appropriate maintenance and design standards, and encouragement of zoning for land use compatibility, utility regulations and billboard control
DNR.state.WI (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/) – Wisconsin State Park System
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BMW Dealers in the five state area. (WI, IA, IL, MI, MN)
MISCHLER'S HD/BMW
N8131 KELLOM ROAD
BEAVER DAM, WI 53916
(920) 887-8425
NICK'S BMW
2246 MID VALLEY DRIVE
DEPERE, WI 54115
(920) 347-9144
BMW MOTORCYCLES OF MILWAUKEE
7016 NORTH 76TH STREET
MILWAUKEE, WI 53223
(414) 358-2466
CYCLE WERKS OF BARRINGTON, INC
126 NORTH COOK STREET
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
(847) 381-8050
TAG SPORT BMW
33 WEST 204 ROUTE 38
GENEVA, IL 60134
(630) 232-0916
CHICAGO BMW
6800-20 N. WESTERN AVE.
CHICAGO, IL 60645
(773) 274-6820
LEO'S SOUTH
16375 KENRICK AVENUE
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044
(952) 435-5371
GINA'S BMW
3 ESCORT LANE
IOWA CITY, IA 52246
(800) 598-4462
HOPKINS HITCHING POST
350 17TH AVE. NORTH
HOPKINS, MN 55343
(952) 933-9649
BMW MOTORCYCLES OF GRAND RAPIDS
5995 DIVISION AVE S
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548
(616) 530-6900
BMW MOTORCYCLES OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
39933 FORD ROAD
CANTON, MI 48187
(734) 981-1479
BMW MOTORCYCLES OF DETROIT
34080 VAN DYKE AVE.
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48312
(586) 274-4000
Yellow Pages / Phone Book
Bakery
Door County Cheesecakes
262-306-8052
121 N Main St
West Bend WI 53095
Candyman
262-306-8052
121 N Main St
West Bend WI 53095-3315
Door County Cheesecakes
262-306-8052
121 N Main St
West Bend WI 53095-3315
Hankerson's Country Oven Bakery
262-338-0782
2107 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2205
Wal-Mart Supercenter
262-334-8740
1515 W Paradise Dr
West Bend WI 53095-9794
More Results For: Bakeries
Coffee Shops
St Somewhere Cafe-A Coffeehouse
262-338-4817
243 N Main St
West Bend WI 53095-3317
Starbucks Coffee
262-306-9631
443 W Paradise Dr
West Bend WI 53095-8540
City Brew Coffee
262-335-3536
West Bend WI 53095
Pillars
262-334-1561
225 S 5th Ave
West Bend WI 53095-3303
The Morning Glory Coffee & Conversation
262-335-8012
349 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-3341
Grocery Stores
Deli Food Xpress
262-334-9744
1700 E Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2602
La Mexicana Grocery Store
262-338-5878
1803 N Main St
West Bend WI 53090-1547
Pick 'N Save
262-338-5626
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Pick 'N Save
262-338-5632
2380 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2118
Pick'N Save
262-338-5632
2380 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2118
Pick'N Save
262-338-5626
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Piggly Wiggly Super Market
262-335-2900
2575 Highway 33
West Bend WI 53095-2810
Ice Cream and Frozen Custard Retail Shops
Dairy Queen
262-628-2643
3051 State Road 167
Richfield WI 53076-9784
Dairy Queen
262-334-3341
West Bend WI 53090
Dairy Queen
262-334-3464
501 Wildwood Rd
West Bend WI 53090-2101
Dairy Queen
262-677-3223
Hy 60 & P
Jackson WI 53037
Dairy Queen Brazier
262-673-4233
1225 E Sumner St
Hartford WI 53027-1611
Honey Grove Ice Cream Co
262-334-2213
2510 S River Rd
West Bend WI 53095-8534
Mickey's Fresh Frozen Custard
262-670-2663
675 Grand Ave
Hartford WI 53027-2207
Robert's Frozen Custard
262-250-1683
N112W16040 Mequon Rd
Germantown WI 53022-3302
Schwan's Ice Cream Co
262-255-9085
N115W18620 Edison Dr
Germantown WI 53022-3138
Schwan's Ice Cream Co
262-255-5844
N115W18620 Edison Dr
Germantown WI 53022-3138
Schwan's Ice Cream co
262-255-2214
N115W18620 Edison Dr
Germantown WI 53022-3138
Schwan's Ice Cream co
262-255-2214
18620 Edison Dr
Germantown WI
L.E.O.
Police Department
262-253-7780
N112W16877 Mequon Rd
Germantown WI 53022
Police Department
262-673-2600
110 N Johnson St
Hartford WI 53027
Sheriff
262-335-4388
West Bend WI 53090
Sheriff Dept Washington County
262-335-4410
West Bend WI 53090
Sheriff Dept Washington County
262-335-4427
West Bend WI 53090
Sheriff Dept Washington County
262-335-4382
500 Schmidt Rd
West Bend WI 53090-2802
Sheriff's Department
262-335-4388
West Bend WI 53090
Sheriff's Dept
262-335-4378
500 Schmidt Rd
West Bend WI 53090-2802
Sheriff's Dept
262-335-4382
500 Schmidt Rd
West Bend WI 53095-2601
Sheriff's Dept
262-335-4427
500 Schmidt Rd
West Bend WI 53095-2601
Laundries
Clothes Clinic Linen & Uniform Rental
262-338-5225
1526 Lang St
West Bend WI 53090-2642
Master Dry Cleaner LLC
262-334-9340
2372 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2118
Hartford Grand Avenue Clothesline
262-673-0733
748 Grand Ave
Hartford WI 53027-2419
Liquor Stores
Lucky's Wines & Liquor
262-844-0845
1427 W. Washington Street
West Bend WI 53095-2439
Jeff's Spirits On Main
262-338-9088
821 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4633
Lucky's Wines & Liquor
262-844-0845
1427 W. Washington Street
West Bend WI 53095
Northside Liquors
262-334-3644
1527 N Main St
West Bend WI 53090-1541
Pick 'N Save
262-338-5626
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Pick 'N Save
262-338-5632
2380 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2118
Pick'N Save
262-338-5632
2380 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2118
Pick'N Save
262-338-5626
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Medical Equipment
Independent Living Supplies
262-629-4357
6806 Old Apple Ln
West Bend WI 53090-9396
West Bend Pharmacy Home Health Care Division
262-334-5304
1709 S 18th Ave
West Bend WI 53095-7808
Motorcycle Shops
West Bend Harley \- Davidson
262-338-8761
2910 W Washington St Hwy 33
West Bend WI 53095
Mid \- Cities Motorsports
262-338-1118
7515 Friendly Dr
W Bnd WI 53090
Glenn Curtiss Motorsports
262-338-3684
4345 Hwy 33
West Bend WI 53095-9107
Harley-Davidson Of West Bend
262-338-8761
2910 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095
Mid -- Cities Motorsports
262-338-1118
7515 Friendly Dr
West Bend WI 53090
Mid-Cities Motorsports Kawasaki
262-338-1118
PO Box 734
West Bend WI 53095-0734
VRD Scooters
262-335-3351
1821 Barton Ave
West Bend WI 53090
Veleer Industries Llc
262-334-2887
3010 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2116
Vrd Scooters
262-335-3351
1821 Barton Ave
West Bend WI 53090-1605
West Bend Harley-Davidson
262-338-8761
2910 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2100
Southern Honda Powersports
Toll Free: 800-959-5432
900 Riverfront Parkway
Chattanooga TN 37315
Suburban Motors Harley Davidson
262-242-2464
139 N Main St
Thiensville WI 53092-1605
Motosports Factory
262-524-9977
307 N. Grand Ave
Waukesha WI 53186
Premier Auto & Power Sports Center
800-561-9800
Kewaskum WI 53040
A.Oaks Cycle
262-335-2555
1409 N Main St
West Bend WI 53090-1928
Pawn Shops
American Estate Liquidators
262-338-4590
106 N Main St
West Bend WI 53095-3316
West Bend Coin & Collectibles
262-338-2646
800-338-0255
130 N Main St
West Bend WI 53095-3316
Pharmacy
Aurora Pharmacy
262-338-2262
205 Valley
West Bend WI 53095-5312
Aurora Pharmacy
262-334-4033
2384 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2118
Kmart Stores
262-338-3552
230 N 18th Ave
West Bend WI 53095-3055
Pick 'N Save
262-335-2292
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Pick'N Save
262-335-2292
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Sears Roebuck and Co
262-338-3552
West Bend WI 53090
Shopko
262-338-0222
1710 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4938
Shopko
262-338-0222
1710 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4938
Ultra Mart Foods Inc
262-335-2292
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Walgreen Drug Stores
262-338-1156
806 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4634
Walgreen Drug Stores
262-338-1155
806 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4634
Walgreens
262-338-1156
806 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4634
Walgreens
262-338-1155
806 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4634
West Bend Pharmacy
262-338-6444
1709 S 18th Ave
West Bend WI 53095-7808
West Bend Pharmacy Home Health Care Division
262-334-5304
1709 S 18th Ave
West Bend WI 53095-7808
Deli Food Xpress
262-334-9744
1700 E Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2602
La Mexicana Grocery Store
262-338-5878
1803 N Main St
West Bend WI 53090-1547
Pick 'N Save
262-338-5632
2380 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2118
Pick 'N Save
262-338-5626
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Pick'N Save
262-338-5626
1719 S Main St
West Bend WI 53095-4937
Pick'N Save
262-338-5632
2380 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2118
Piggly Wiggly Super Market
262-335-2900
2575 Highway 33
West Bend WI 53095-2810
More Results For: Groceries
More Info
RV Shops
Freedom RV Travel Center Inc
262-644-7722
825 Addison Rd
Slinger WI 53086-9259
Ackerville Lawn & Garden
262-644-5208
3580 State Road 175
Slinger WI 53086-9760
Bell Industries-Midwest Mobile Home Supplies Div
262-253-0450
N117W18456 Fulton Dr
Germantown WI 53022-2466
Freedom RV Travel Center Inc
262-644-7722
825 Addison Rd
Slinger WI 53086-9259
Scenic Traveler RV Centers Inc
800-568-2210
3155 Scenic Rd
Slinger WI 53086
Scenic Traveler RV Centers Inc
262-677-9026
3155 Scenic Rd
Slinger WI 53086-9771
Taxicab
Handicare Transportation
262-338-2908
904 Schoenhaar Dr
West Bend WI 53090-2630
Specialized Transport Inc
262-338-2908
West Bend WI 53090
Washington Co Shared Ride Taxi
262-338-2908
West Bend WI 53090
West Bend Taxi Service
262-334-3096
2151 W Washington St
West Bend WI 53095-2205
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PAULBACH
06-02-2007, 06:31 AM
You best save Mika's post today in a separate file. It is loaded with rally information:
Where are the BMW dealers in the five state area?
It's in today's Morning Reads.
Where are the bakeries? :heart
It's in today's Morning Reads.
Where are the coffee shops? :clap
It's in today's Morning Reads.
Where are the grocery stories?
It's in today's Morning Reads.
Where are the ice cream and custard shops? :eat
It's in today's Morning Reads.
Where are the laundries?
It's in today's Morning Reads.
You need a LEO? :nono
It's in today's Morning Reads.
You are looking for a liquor store? :bottle
It's in today's Morning Reads.
You want medical equipment? :brow
It's in today's Morning Reads.
A Pawn Shop? :stick
It's in today's Morning Reads.
You need a pharmacy? Be sure to bring your home pharmacy number and your doctor's number in case you need an emergency refill!
Mika even has the Taxi Cab numbers if you need a lift from the beer tent. :buds
It's in today's Morning Reads.
Here is how to save the information.
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5. Save document with a handy name like 2007 Rally Info
OR send me your email address and I will send you a Word document with all the information formatted in three columns.
A+ Mika :clap
Thank you that was great information about the rally area.
The new Rolls Royce looks too boxy, I like the older ones with a boat tail better.
You’re welcome. Is there anything that should be added. I will continue to post this.
I have not been impressed with the Rolls Royce looks for a long time. For me Lincoln’s rip of the design for their Town Car has a much better flow to it. Either way it is an improvement over the previous models that reminded me of Ramblers.
If cars are an extension of our personalities perhaps the wealthy are using their cars to say they eschew the taste of the common man such as us.
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