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.

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

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Beach's Motorcycle Adventures and of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America this adventure will feature a tour of BMW's plant in Munich as well as great riding.

While everyone's talking about the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooters from BMW Motorrad, spare a thought for the R 10 prototype scooter of the early 1950s, which came so close to making it into serial production before the plug was pulled on the project by the Board in favor of the BMW Isetta car.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport has celebrated its first win in the Superbike World Championship. Works rider Marco Melandri triumphed in the team's 88th race, crossing the line at Donington Park circuit in the UK ahead of team-mate Leon Haslam, who completed the historic 'one-two' for BMW.

At the World Superbike/AMA road races this coming Memorial Day weekend, adventuresome motorcycle riders can do more than watch exciting pavement action on the track. Adventure Summits are a new form of riding entertainment where participants test their real-world riding, camping and partying skills, ride on a fun competition track, and enjoy premium hospitality while sharing their experience with friends. For more information, visit www.advsummits.com.

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!

Race fans get ready for a weekend packed full of action and excitement. Join the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, for the FIM World Superbike Championship. Miller Motorsports Park in Toelle, Utah will once again host the three day event as SKB makes their only US appearance.  New for 2012 - The Adventure Summit!   Oh, make sure to buy a cool shirt at the MOA booth.

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 

May 18 Winner - Andy Wallace #181794

May 11 Winner - John Krane #160035

The prize for the early bird drawing - a 2012 BMW R1200GS Adventure - has been won by BMW MOA #6369, Michael Mcsherry of Wisconsin. The winner ticket number: 1726. 

Superstakes ticket sales began April 6 and end July 6, 2012. Only BMW MOA members may buy Superstakes tickets.

Deploys quickly and converts any barren roadside area into an oasis of shaded respite. Available in four arboreal varieties: Douglas Fir, White Pine, Walnut or Maple.

Graduates of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourse will receive $500 in BMW riders' apparel with the purchase of a new BMW motorcycle now through Dec. 31, 2012.

In his first ever race on the BMW S 1000 RR, Marco gained several positions in the first corners, working his way further up the field as the race went on.

Mexico remains an intriguing destination for U.S.-based motorcyclists. A land filled with adventure whether it's on pavement, dirt, sand or mud. In the February BMW Owners News, we offer an in-depth look at riding in Mexico.

Traditionally the first major motorsport event of the new year is the Rally Dakar. And so it is again in 2012, when around 190 motorcycle racers begin their 8,364 kilometer long adventure across South America.

 

Subscribe to the Celtic Rider BMW MOA newsletter to enter a competition to win a 7 day BMW motorcycle rental in 2012.

The first Ride for Kids® event in 1984 raised $4,000 for childhood brain tumor research. Twenty-eight years and 500 events later, motorcyclists have contributed well over $50 million toward the cause.

"This illusion is central to why car drivers so often turn left in front of oncoming motorcycles, failing to yield the right of way. We assume that as long as we keep our eyes on the road, if something important happens, we'll notice it."

When film director Ryan McManus was tasked by BMW Motorrad's international advertising agency Serviceplan with bringing to life an epic racetrack battle between the S 1000 RR motorcycle and M3 performance car tuned by Akrapovic development partner a-workx, he was incredibly excited by the challenge.