Mika
06-25-2007, 05:47 AM
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-6-25&c=1)
http://www.angelicdreamz.com/store/westland_giftware/Cow_Parade/fall_2005/birthday.gif
News:
motorcycling.com (http://www.motorcyclingblog.com/article/new-mv-agusta-f4-r-312-website)
New MV F4 312 Website
topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/solar-powered-motorbike-from-sun-red-ar38322.html)
Solar powered motorbike from Sun Red
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/166296407-L.jpg
Looks a bit like the tick that I took off my leg after my Sunday ride.
Rumors:
brianbucketmag.com (http://www.brainbucketmag.com/News/article/sid=1885.html)
Honda-Harley Merger? Don’t get your motors running just yet.
Another take on yesterday’s rumor.
Blog Update:
Nate Kern (http://nate-kern.blogspot.com/)
A Boy and His Bike (http://aboyandhisbike.com/)
Bryan Pearson’s Randomness (http://bryanpearson.com/?p=59)
CAFÉ (RACER) SOCIETY (http://caferacersociety.blogspot.com/)
Electric Motocycles (http://electricmotorcycles.net/modules/wordpress/)
Cul De Sac (http://sacinthehead.blogspot.com/)
Faster and Faster (http://sameerkumar.blogspot.com/2007/06/british-motogp-unstoppable-stoner-wins.html)
GoHackpacking (http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/06/23/airninjacom-fly-discount-airlines-and-save/)
Headlines from our favorite biker blogs (http://motorcycleleathers.viralinks.com/?feed=rss2)
Hunting the Snark (http://www.huntingthesnark.net/)
The heart of the Road (http://bonneville54.squarespace.com/journal/2007/6/23/secret-road.html)
K’TELONTOUR of the World (http://ktelontour.blogspot.com/)
Midwest Scooter Enthusiast (http://midwestscooterenthusiast.blogspot.com/2007/06/on-way-to-eden-valley-there-is-road.html)
Motorcycle Views Blog (http://motorcycleviews.blogspot.com/)
motorcyclebloggers.com (http://motorcyclebloggers.com/)
My Escapades (http://praveenkm.blogspot.com/)
On the Road Again (http://invictamoto.blogspot.com/)
Pitted Chrome (http://www.pittedchrome.com/2007/06/picture-report-ashville-nc-bmw-ra.html)
Redleg’s Rides (http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/)
Rid It Like You Stole It! (http://feeds.feedburner.com/RideItLikeYouStoleIt)
ROCKETBUNNY (http://rocketbunny.blogspot.com/2007/06/summer-2007-tour-day-11.html)
Rush Hour Ramblings (http://www.ridetowork.org/blog/2007/06/a-few-days-of-painnon-motorbike-related.html)
Scooter in the Sticks (http://vespalx150.blogspot.com/)
SheRidesABeemer (http://sheridesabeemer.blogspot.com/2007/06/seeing-is-believing.html)
Still Life With Cranston Ritchie (http://surlycamera.blogspot.com/2007/06/on-other-hand-if-you-only-have-time.html)
The Combat Commuter (http://combatcommuter.blogspot.com/)
The Oasis of my Soul (http://theoasisofmysoul.com/)
the sum of all my synns (http://firstsynn.blogspot.com/2007/06/yamaha-india-must-be-having-cats-soul.html)
The Triple C Blog (http://stringthebean.blogspot.com/2007/06/linstead-dinner.html)
The Twisted Wrist Podcast (http://twistedwrist.blogspot.com/)
transversality (http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/rbotoole)
TWT Forums (http://www.twtex.com/forums/external.php?type=RSS2)
vagabondish (http://www.vagabondish.com/)
Wooley’s Rant (http://wooleysrant.blogspot.com/2007/06/atlanta-after-six-years.html)
Wopbike Worship (http://guzzitech.blogspot.com/)
World of Max (http://askmaximus.blogspot.com/2007/06/fireblade-trip-down-cbr-rr-lane.html)
WorldRider: A Journey of Adventure & Discovery (http://www.worldrider.com/blog/)
Your Crazy Uncle (http://crazyuncle.blogspot.com/)
Riding Skills:
betnikbiker.com (http://beatnikbiker.com/2007/06/24/tips-to-avoid-a-speeding-ticket/)
Tips to avoid a speeding ticket
Morning Reads Traveler
strangemaps.wordpress.com (http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/feed/)
Bruceville
New Jersey as seen through Bruce Springsteen’s lyrics
Weather
West Bend WI
Current (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USWI0733?from=search_current)
10 Day Forcast (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWI0733?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared )
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (http://www.noaa.gov/)
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada (http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html)
Today’s RoadFood.com ( http://www.roadfood.com/)
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City (http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/)
All things BMW
phonenews.blogs.sa;p.pt (http://phonenews.blogs.sapo.pt/70736.html)
Nokia 6110 Navigator takes the ‘Long Way Down’ with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman
forbes.com (http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2007/06/24/afx3851746.html)
BMW to sell models tailored to country’s market
Morning Reads: RALLY PAGES
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/158882431-S.jpg
A resource of information and links to information for use at the 2007 Rally
RALLY PAGES
What do you need to know to go to the rally…
http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/assets/home_logo2.png
SHIPPING TO THE INT'L RALLY
How do I ship my gear to the Rally?
Packages will not be accepted before July 2.
Send your shipments to:
YOUR NAME, C/O BMW Rally, Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI 53095
The 35th BMWMOA International Rally Home Page (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/)
With links to:
Lodging (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/lodging.htm)
Volunteer (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/volunteer.htm)
Rally Forum (http://bmwmoa.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11)
FAQs (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/faq.htm)
Secure Services (http://stl.bmwmoa.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm?activesection=home)
Rally Schedule (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/schedule.htm)
Entertainment Schedule (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/stage_schedule.htm)
Track Day in Wisconsin, July 13 (http://www.bmwmoa.org//rally/rally07/track.htm)
Event Registration (https://stl.bmwmoa.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&PRODUCT_MAJOR=RALLY2007&FUNCTIONSTARTDISPLAYROW=1)
Link to registration form (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/RallyPreReg_2007.pdf)
BMW MOA Foundation Rally Classes – 2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/BMWMOA_Foundation_07rally_reg.pdf)
WISCONSIN
Trails.com (http://www.trails.com/toptrails.asp?area=14497): Best Scenic Drives in Wisconsin
WisconsinMotorcycling.com (http://www.wisconsinmotorcycling.com/)
TravelWisconsin.com (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/maps_guides.aspx) : Maps and Guides - Who doesn't love a free map or travel brochure? Take your pick below. You can download them for instant fulfillment. Or have us mail honest-to-goodness printed versions right to your door.
State of Wisconsin Portal (http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/home/app?COMMAND=gov.wi.state.cpp.command.LoadPortalHom e)
TravelWisconsin.com (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/) the official state tourism site.
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)
Washington County Fair Park (http://www.wcfairpark.com/fair.php)
Free Travel Maps & Guides (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/maps_guides.aspx)
DOT – Wisconsin – Maps (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/maps/) – A variety of online maps and resources. Bicycle maps, detailed county (check out the double letter roads!), rest areas, main trunk highways, truck routs, work zones and map ordering sources.
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
Admission sticker information and fees (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/fees/index.html)
Online Travel Center (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/travel-center.htm) - The Travel Center is a collection of interactive maps that display important and timely information to assist travelers in making choices for safe and enjoyable trips through Wisconsin.
Milwaukee-area current travel information (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/milwaukee/index.htm)
Wisconsin State Patorl office locations (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/about/locate/sp/offices.htm)
Southeast Region
Wisconsin State Patrol Waukesha Post
Captain Varla J. Bishop, Commander
Lieutenant Theodore J. Meagher, Executive Officer
21115 East Moreland Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53186-2985
Phone: (262) 785-4700
Fax: (262) 785-4723
Waukesha Post counties:
Serves Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha
Custard Stand List of Wisconsin (http://www.custardlist.com/stands/statelist?s=WI)
Wisconsin Artisan Dairy Association (http://www.wisconsindairyartisan.com/index.html)
Wisconsin Winery Association (http://www.wiswine.com/)
Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Product Information (http://www.wisdairy.com/)
Wisconsin Attractions – Lighthouses (http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/lighthouses.html)
The Yellowstone Trail – Wisconsin (http://www.yellowstonetrail.org/id195.htm)
Wisconsin Sport Bike Roads (http://www.sportbikeroads.com/wi.htm)
The Mustard Museum of Mount Horeb (http://www.mustardweb.com/)
Wisconsin Brewpubs and Micro Breweries (http://brewpubzone.com/States/Wisconsin.html)
Weather
West Bend WI
Current (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USWI0733?from=search_current)
10 Day Forcast (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWI0733?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared )
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (http://www.noaa.gov/)
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada (http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html)
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/images/headers/logo-dot-header.gif (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/driving-cond.htm)
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
Bike Candy
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/162586543-L.jpg
BMW Motorrad Motopsort at Le Mans
THE END ( http://www.weblogcartoons.com/cartoons/end.gif )
http://www.angelicdreamz.com/store/westland_giftware/Cow_Parade/fall_2005/birthday.gif
News:
motorcycling.com (http://www.motorcyclingblog.com/article/new-mv-agusta-f4-r-312-website)
New MV F4 312 Website
topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/solar-powered-motorbike-from-sun-red-ar38322.html)
Solar powered motorbike from Sun Red
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/166296407-L.jpg
Looks a bit like the tick that I took off my leg after my Sunday ride.
Rumors:
brianbucketmag.com (http://www.brainbucketmag.com/News/article/sid=1885.html)
Honda-Harley Merger? Don’t get your motors running just yet.
Another take on yesterday’s rumor.
Blog Update:
Nate Kern (http://nate-kern.blogspot.com/)
A Boy and His Bike (http://aboyandhisbike.com/)
Bryan Pearson’s Randomness (http://bryanpearson.com/?p=59)
CAFÉ (RACER) SOCIETY (http://caferacersociety.blogspot.com/)
Electric Motocycles (http://electricmotorcycles.net/modules/wordpress/)
Cul De Sac (http://sacinthehead.blogspot.com/)
Faster and Faster (http://sameerkumar.blogspot.com/2007/06/british-motogp-unstoppable-stoner-wins.html)
GoHackpacking (http://www.gobackpacking.com/Blog/2007/06/23/airninjacom-fly-discount-airlines-and-save/)
Headlines from our favorite biker blogs (http://motorcycleleathers.viralinks.com/?feed=rss2)
Hunting the Snark (http://www.huntingthesnark.net/)
The heart of the Road (http://bonneville54.squarespace.com/journal/2007/6/23/secret-road.html)
K’TELONTOUR of the World (http://ktelontour.blogspot.com/)
Midwest Scooter Enthusiast (http://midwestscooterenthusiast.blogspot.com/2007/06/on-way-to-eden-valley-there-is-road.html)
Motorcycle Views Blog (http://motorcycleviews.blogspot.com/)
motorcyclebloggers.com (http://motorcyclebloggers.com/)
My Escapades (http://praveenkm.blogspot.com/)
On the Road Again (http://invictamoto.blogspot.com/)
Pitted Chrome (http://www.pittedchrome.com/2007/06/picture-report-ashville-nc-bmw-ra.html)
Redleg’s Rides (http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/)
Rid It Like You Stole It! (http://feeds.feedburner.com/RideItLikeYouStoleIt)
ROCKETBUNNY (http://rocketbunny.blogspot.com/2007/06/summer-2007-tour-day-11.html)
Rush Hour Ramblings (http://www.ridetowork.org/blog/2007/06/a-few-days-of-painnon-motorbike-related.html)
Scooter in the Sticks (http://vespalx150.blogspot.com/)
SheRidesABeemer (http://sheridesabeemer.blogspot.com/2007/06/seeing-is-believing.html)
Still Life With Cranston Ritchie (http://surlycamera.blogspot.com/2007/06/on-other-hand-if-you-only-have-time.html)
The Combat Commuter (http://combatcommuter.blogspot.com/)
The Oasis of my Soul (http://theoasisofmysoul.com/)
the sum of all my synns (http://firstsynn.blogspot.com/2007/06/yamaha-india-must-be-having-cats-soul.html)
The Triple C Blog (http://stringthebean.blogspot.com/2007/06/linstead-dinner.html)
The Twisted Wrist Podcast (http://twistedwrist.blogspot.com/)
transversality (http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/rbotoole)
TWT Forums (http://www.twtex.com/forums/external.php?type=RSS2)
vagabondish (http://www.vagabondish.com/)
Wooley’s Rant (http://wooleysrant.blogspot.com/2007/06/atlanta-after-six-years.html)
Wopbike Worship (http://guzzitech.blogspot.com/)
World of Max (http://askmaximus.blogspot.com/2007/06/fireblade-trip-down-cbr-rr-lane.html)
WorldRider: A Journey of Adventure & Discovery (http://www.worldrider.com/blog/)
Your Crazy Uncle (http://crazyuncle.blogspot.com/)
Riding Skills:
betnikbiker.com (http://beatnikbiker.com/2007/06/24/tips-to-avoid-a-speeding-ticket/)
Tips to avoid a speeding ticket
Morning Reads Traveler
strangemaps.wordpress.com (http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/feed/)
Bruceville
New Jersey as seen through Bruce Springsteen’s lyrics
Weather
West Bend WI
Current (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USWI0733?from=search_current)
10 Day Forcast (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWI0733?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared )
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (http://www.noaa.gov/)
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada (http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html)
Today’s RoadFood.com ( http://www.roadfood.com/)
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City (http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/)
All things BMW
phonenews.blogs.sa;p.pt (http://phonenews.blogs.sapo.pt/70736.html)
Nokia 6110 Navigator takes the ‘Long Way Down’ with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman
forbes.com (http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2007/06/24/afx3851746.html)
BMW to sell models tailored to country’s market
Morning Reads: RALLY PAGES
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/158882431-S.jpg
A resource of information and links to information for use at the 2007 Rally
RALLY PAGES
What do you need to know to go to the rally…
http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/assets/home_logo2.png
SHIPPING TO THE INT'L RALLY
How do I ship my gear to the Rally?
Packages will not be accepted before July 2.
Send your shipments to:
YOUR NAME, C/O BMW Rally, Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI 53095
The 35th BMWMOA International Rally Home Page (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/)
With links to:
Lodging (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/lodging.htm)
Volunteer (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/volunteer.htm)
Rally Forum (http://bmwmoa.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11)
FAQs (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/faq.htm)
Secure Services (http://stl.bmwmoa.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm?activesection=home)
Rally Schedule (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/schedule.htm)
Entertainment Schedule (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/stage_schedule.htm)
Track Day in Wisconsin, July 13 (http://www.bmwmoa.org//rally/rally07/track.htm)
Event Registration (https://stl.bmwmoa.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&PRODUCT_MAJOR=RALLY2007&FUNCTIONSTARTDISPLAYROW=1)
Link to registration form (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/RallyPreReg_2007.pdf)
BMW MOA Foundation Rally Classes – 2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/BMWMOA_Foundation_07rally_reg.pdf)
WISCONSIN
Trails.com (http://www.trails.com/toptrails.asp?area=14497): Best Scenic Drives in Wisconsin
WisconsinMotorcycling.com (http://www.wisconsinmotorcycling.com/)
TravelWisconsin.com (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/maps_guides.aspx) : Maps and Guides - Who doesn't love a free map or travel brochure? Take your pick below. You can download them for instant fulfillment. Or have us mail honest-to-goodness printed versions right to your door.
State of Wisconsin Portal (http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/home/app?COMMAND=gov.wi.state.cpp.command.LoadPortalHom e)
TravelWisconsin.com (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/) the official state tourism site.
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)
Washington County Fair Park (http://www.wcfairpark.com/fair.php)
Free Travel Maps & Guides (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/maps_guides.aspx)
DOT – Wisconsin – Maps (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/maps/) – A variety of online maps and resources. Bicycle maps, detailed county (check out the double letter roads!), rest areas, main trunk highways, truck routs, work zones and map ordering sources.
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
Admission sticker information and fees (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/fees/index.html)
Online Travel Center (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/travel-center.htm) - The Travel Center is a collection of interactive maps that display important and timely information to assist travelers in making choices for safe and enjoyable trips through Wisconsin.
Milwaukee-area current travel information (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/milwaukee/index.htm)
Wisconsin State Patorl office locations (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/about/locate/sp/offices.htm)
Southeast Region
Wisconsin State Patrol Waukesha Post
Captain Varla J. Bishop, Commander
Lieutenant Theodore J. Meagher, Executive Officer
21115 East Moreland Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53186-2985
Phone: (262) 785-4700
Fax: (262) 785-4723
Waukesha Post counties:
Serves Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha
Custard Stand List of Wisconsin (http://www.custardlist.com/stands/statelist?s=WI)
Wisconsin Artisan Dairy Association (http://www.wisconsindairyartisan.com/index.html)
Wisconsin Winery Association (http://www.wiswine.com/)
Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Product Information (http://www.wisdairy.com/)
Wisconsin Attractions – Lighthouses (http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/lighthouses.html)
The Yellowstone Trail – Wisconsin (http://www.yellowstonetrail.org/id195.htm)
Wisconsin Sport Bike Roads (http://www.sportbikeroads.com/wi.htm)
The Mustard Museum of Mount Horeb (http://www.mustardweb.com/)
Wisconsin Brewpubs and Micro Breweries (http://brewpubzone.com/States/Wisconsin.html)
Weather
West Bend WI
Current (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USWI0733?from=search_current)
10 Day Forcast (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWI0733?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared )
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (http://www.noaa.gov/)
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada (http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html)
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/images/headers/logo-dot-header.gif (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/driving-cond.htm)
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
Bike Candy
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/162586543-L.jpg
BMW Motorrad Motopsort at Le Mans
THE END ( http://www.weblogcartoons.com/cartoons/end.gif )