Richmond BMW Riders #132

Sherando lake National Recreational Area. 12 miles south of Waynesboro, VA in the George Washington National Forest. Ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive and the Shenandoah Valley.

Rally fee will cover camping for 2 days, Friday night dinner(until it's gone) and dinner Saturday night. A wrist band will be required for the Saturday night chicken dinner. Sat and Sun morning breakfast will be put on by Bosom Buddies, a cancer survivor group. A donation is requested for breakfast.

Children 12 & under free, but if they want sat dinner they will need to buy a dinner ticket (wristband $11). Ride maps available.

The main park gate on State Route 664 closes at 10 pm and re-opens at 6 am. Late arrival arrangements need to be made 24 hours in advance with the Ranger District Office. To register for the rally go to http://rbmwr.com/36th-annual-sherando-valley-lake-rally

Contact: John Heckman, Rally Master 757-741-8151 or contact via the RBMWR website at http://rbmwr.com.

Land of Enchantment BMW Riders (#123)

The 27th Bavarian Mountain Weekend rally sponsored by the Land of Enchantment BMW Riders. Make plans to visit us in Sipapu, NM, located 25 miles SE of Taos on state highway 518. Gate registration (9/9-11): adults $50, child $30. General supply of SWAG will be available as long as stock lasts. Friday night green chile stew snack and Saturday night Southwestern dinner. Live music Friday and Saturday evenings. Wonderful mountain area riding, Santa Fe, Taos, Las vegas, etc. Free camping during rally. Taos area reservation assistance: www.besttaoshotels.com. Club contact: Richard Knowles 505-750-4755. Web site( online registration forms now available): www.nmbmwmc.org Email: info@nmbmwmc.org, or by snail mail, LOEBMWR, PO Box 92095, Albuquerque, NM 87199

Wisconsin BMW Motorcycle Club #10

We invite you to come to the best family BMW Motorcycle rally in the Midwest. We have something for everyone. Seminars, door prizes, vintage bike show, led ride, awards, vendors, and 50/50. Also kids carnival, field events, 5k run, and a huge bonfire on Saturday. Free hot showers and use of Chula Vista's water park. Camp on grassy or wooded areas, with special needs electric available. Or take advantage of the special pricing at the Chula Vista Resort (800-388-4782) www.chulavistaresort.com. Be sure to mention you are attending the Dells Rally. Save money and pre-register. Adult pre-registration $39 or $49 at the gate. Children (6-15) pre-registration is $29, or $32 at the gate. Rally pin and mug to the first 600. Information and registration forms at our web site: www.wiscbmwclub.com

BMW Motorcycle Owners of Vermont #115
BMW Riders and guests are invited to join us for another rally at our Camp Thorpe location in Goshen, VT, off Brandom Gap (Rte 73). Once again enjoy tthe best home cooking (Fri/Sat night dinners and Sat/Sun breakfasts), great Vermont tours, Gap and GS rides, door prizes, awards ceremony, coffee/tea/soft drinks/popcorn, hot showers, camping, bonfires, & lots more. $60 rally fee. Attendance limited to 250. Limited cabin space--rented by the cabin--details at www.vtbmwmov.org. GPS N43.855148 W73.012146. For confirmation, please send SASE. send registration and checks made payable to BMW MOV to Dennis Gilkenson, PO Box 80, Saxtons River, VT 05154. Questions to: Mike Cousino 802-453-4535 mcous1129@yahoo.com

Bluegrass Beemers #146

Come join us for our annual mini-rally/campout in the beautiful Bluegrass state. Enjoy the great riding roads and southern hospitality. $25 entry fee includes 2 nights camping, door prizes and breakfast and supper on Saturday the 10th. Located 8 miles north of Frankfort, KY on US 127 at Stillwater Campground. Showers available at campground office. Contact Roy Rowlett, (859) 223-5459, kr4mo@yahoo.com

An annual ADVRider event, this year being held at Dave Wachs' farm. Join a group of avid adventure riders for a weekend of camaraderie, camping, and the epic terrain of eastern Oregon.

For more information, check out the thread on ADVRider.

When you join hundreds of other motorcyclists for this scenic ride through the Washington countryside, you'll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF's medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:45 a.m. The escorted ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine!

The ride will loop back to the start point. After a light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors—the Ride for Kids® "stars" of the day. Award presentations to top fundraisers will follow.

The minimum donation to ride is $35, but the more money you raise, the more premiums you earn.

We also draw for a new Honda motorcycle, AGV helmet, Cardo Scala Rider, Dunlop tire, and Tourmaster luggage. (You must be present to win.)

If you're unable to attend, send your registration form and donations to PBTF, 302 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806. Mark your form "Not Attending" to credit your ride and receive your premiums by mail.

http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events/2011/pugetsound.html

2011 Puget Sound Ride for Kids® Official Drawing Rules

1. No purchase or contribution necessary. Freewill donation. A donation will not increase your chances of winning.
2. Must be age 18 or older to enter.
3. Must be present at time of drawing to win. Photo ID required.
4. Sponsor will issue one drawing ticket for each $300 raised (limit 25 entries per person). Send your funds to our office at 302 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806. Funds must be postmarked or delivered at least 10 business days before the designated Ride for Kids® event date.
5. “Funds” include donations made via cash, check, credit card, Firstgiving and Missionfish, as well as qualifying matching gift forms with corresponding donations.
6. You may also enter without a purchase or contribution by completing a 3″ x 5″ card with your name, complete address, daytime telephone number, date of birth and Ride for Kids® event name, mailed to Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Attn: Ride for Kids® Event Drawing, 302 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806. All entries must be handwritten. Mechanically reproduced entries will not be accepted. Entries must be postmarked individually or delivered at least 10 business days before the designated Ride for Kids® event date. Limit 25 entries per person. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, stolen, illegible, incomplete, misdirected, late, damaged, destroyed, or delayed entries or postage due mail or for other communications failures or circumstances affecting receipt of entries or en
trants' ability to participate in this drawing.
7. The maximum number of entries per person before the event by any of the above means is 25.
8. Entry can also be made at the event (with or without donation) while registration is open. However, Sponsor will enter no more than one (1) entry per person on the day of the event. Registered riders will receive one drawing ticket each. Non-riding participants must complete a drawing ticket form and sign the AMA adult waiver. Photo ID required. No purchase or contribution is necessary to receive a drawing ticket. No tickets will be issued after registration closes.
9. Sponsor will enter all entries into the event drawing. No receipts or stubs will be given to entrants.
10. Sponsor will draw winners at the conclusion of the Celebration of Life program at each Ride for Kids® event. Must be present to win.
11. Drawing prize winners may not be an employee, family member, or paid contract vendor of the following: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation; Honda Motor Co., Ltd., its subsidiaries, affiliates or dealer networks; other major sponsors; or prize-donating entity.
12. Sponsor reserves the right to revoke winners’ prizes if entries are determined to be ineligible.
13. Event drawings are sponsored and administrated by the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States, Inc., a registered tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization based at 302 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806.
14. Drawing rules subject to change based on state licensing requirements.

Remlinger Farms
32610 Northeast 32nd St.
Carnation, WA 98014

Black Diamond Beemers (#310)

Ride, party, enjoy at Indian Head Camp in the heart of the Poconos and Endless Mountain regions of northeast PA. Room for over 500 in cabins, limited number of private rooms available for an additional $40. Private room and club/cabin reservations require advance registration. Rally fee includes GREAT meals: Friday night pizza and wings, Saturday BBQ lunch and hot dinner, hot breakfasts Saturday and Sunday, and bunk space in a group cabin (optional tent camping). On-site registration $78. Visit www.blackdiamondbeemers.com for registration forms and more information. Check out the facilities: www.indianhead.com/rentals/rentalfacilities.htm Location: N41 47.127', W75 10.752' 17 miles north of Honesdale on PA 191, 3 hours north of Philadelphia and 2.5 hours northwest of NYC. Email blackdiamondbeemers@yahoo.com with questions.

Join us for the Snappin' Turtle (Easy) Rally. We decided to make the Rally a real easy deal and to keep the price to a minimum. Here are the highlights: Lots of new renovations to lodge, bathrooms, etc., New location...back to old location, hot showers and restrooms(flush toilets); no pre-registration; friends welcome; camp Friday and/or Saturday night. Only $10 a night, no extra food fee. At 7 PM Saturday we will meet on the deck of the lodge, do door prizes and a 50/50, have beer & soda provided by the club, those that want to can order their own dinner(great food). Firewood will be available dry and plenty of it(special seasoned by Ed). Looking for door prizes--either things lying around your garage or ask your local dealer for a donation; Please contact me and let me know what you've got. RSVP if possible though not necessary- patrestaino@optonline.net. As usual all friends of club members and of the BMW marque are welcome. Probably one of the nicest spots to camp in the tri-state area. Any questions feel free to e-mail me. Cedar Rapids Campground on the beautiful Delaware.
Rt. 97 Barryville, NY 877-557-6158 www.cedarrapidsny.com

This hotel rally is located on US 62 in Eureka Springs, AR at the Rideway Inn/Swiss Holiday Resort. Call them at 888-582-2220 and ask for the BMW group rate of $64 a night for 2 doubles, King queens or a Jacuzzi room are available for slightly more. No rally fee. Usually a guided ride on Saturday, informal gathering and rally lies session both nights. Let Harv know Friday if you want in on the Saturday night BBQ. Info: Harv Read, 262-878-3557 or e-mail hread2@wl.rr.com.

Granite State BMW Riders #235

Check-in at the tennis courts on East Madison Road, GPS N43 51.971, W71 05.463. Drop your stuff in a cold-water cabin or pitch a tent. Cabins are first-come, first-served. Hot showers. Two (2) motel-style rooms available in the Carrigan Lodge through Purity Spring at 800-373-3754. Motel rooms include meals and rally fee. Do not contact GSBMWR about motel rooms. Friday night motorcycle movies. Famous Purity Spring BBQ and bonfire on Saturday night. Explore the twisty NH mountain roads, visit the Maine seacoast for lobster, kick back at a nearby cafe in North Conway or browse motorcycle stuff at Whitehorse Gear. Closest BMW dealers are Second Wind BMW and MAX BMW, with local shops that handle BMW repairs. Registration cost: $35 members, $65 non-members, $25 if only attending the BBQ on Saturday night. Registration must be postmarked by 9/3/11. Contact: GSBMWR, c/o Vince Chase, 40 Acorn Drive, Winchester NH 03470

Join us on an exciting paved and dirt road ride exploring Northern New Mexico. You will see why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment as it draws you in with incredible history, scenery, culture, and fun twisty roads.

The ride will go from the high alpine mountains to the sage and pinon in colorful deserts. You will feel the meld of the ancient cultures of the Spanish, Hispanic, and Native American in the mission churches, Pueblo adobe architecture, and even historic ruins. Travel through small villages that feel like old Mexico.

Or on old mining routes high in the mountains! The event will base out of Taos Ski Valley, a world-renowned ski resort and summer paradise. Each evening there will be great food, and on Saturday an Oktoberfest!

Aside from the old world charm, the Taos area is also home to a thriving modern day art community.

For more information about participating in this AMA Adventure Ride, check out the Aerostich Tours website.

Sunday, Sept. 18: Wyo. Valley  M.C. Annual Bikes-4-Tykes Poker Run: IMO ‘Big George’ Thompson.

Register  11 AM to 12:30 at Dukey’s Café, 785 N. Penn Ave, Wilkes-Barre, 18705 (570-270-6718).

Rider $ 15, Passenger $ 10.

Stops at Murphy’s Pub, Joey’s Joint, Tommyboys.

Ride ends at Goodfellos Pub, 1901 Rt. 315, Pittston, 18640 (570-654-7771) with Food, Drink Specials, Games, Raffles, 50-50,  More !

Live Music by ‘Better with Beer’ !                                    

Prizes for Top 3 Poker Hands ! Last card drawn by 5 PM.

Rain or Shine, Cars & Walk-ins Welcome!

Proceeds will buy Brand New Bicycles this Christmas for underprivileged Children in Wyoming Valley !

Remember ! You’re NEVER too young to be a ‘BIKER’ !

www.wyomingvalleymotorcycleclub.org

Backfire #28 -Wednesday, Sept 21st 4pm

Backfire Moto is a Motorcycle night in Seattle Washington dedicated to Cafe Racers, Vintage Motorbikes, Rat Bikes, Metric Bobbers, Scooters and Mopeds. It is every third Wednesday and yes we try to keep it year round.

We just confirmed that the new Neighbor on the block Hilliard's Beer will be on board as an official Backfiremoto venue ! This means they will be open for business and welcoming us this Wed. Also Hilliard's Brewery has a giant attached parking lot that we are welcome to park in for the event! They are a brand new establishment and are still in the process of getting started so look forward to another outdoor drinking area in the BFMs to come. See you Wed.!

Hilliard's Beer 1550 NW 49th st. Seattle WA 98107

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Twin Valley Riders of Virginia #284

The second iteration of the Twin Valley Rally is definitely on and preparations are proceeding nicely. The wonderful attractions that made our rally a huge success will be back this year, plus we're working on a few new tricks to make sure the second time around is even better. Space will be limited and we expect it to fill up, so it's important to register early. It's at Willville Motorcycle Camp in Meadows of Dan. Located at mile marker 177.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. GPS N 36 44.021, W 80 25.476. Rally fee $40. Great meals both nights. Guided on and off-road rides. Live music, door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Jim Ford of the Riders Workshop will be available for instruction. T-shirts sold during online registration only. Registration limited to 125, so don't wait. Visit www.twinvalleyriders.com. Questions? Contact Ed Simpson 540-344-2115, 305-494-5332, esim68@aol.com.

Ride the Blue Ridge with the Knobbies second rally sponsored by the Knob Mountain Motorcycle Club (Knobbies) and the city of Morganton, NC.

Rally site is the new Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton. Easy access to Interstate 40 and the best riding in the southeastern US. Includes the Blue Ridge Parkway, Snake, Dragin and many more roads that have not yet been named. Primitive tent camping on rally site. RV sites available with some electrical hook-ups, but no sewer. Local campgrounds are nearby with full hook-ups for those that require electricity and sewer. Morganton has plenty of motel space as well. Door prizes, Rally awards, 50/50 drawing and free rally t-shirt for the first 150 registered. Meal provided for Saturday night. Maps will be provided that highlight Dual Sport Rides, GPS tours, and Cruiser rides. Club members can provide details about most of the roads in western NC. In addition, our club members will have long "rode-alongs" for those that wish to have rides with our club members. $40 registration fee at rally.

For current rally information visit the Knobbies website www.knobbies.org and click on the rally link or contact Gene Smith at 828-439-9754 or gene@hisco-nc.com.

Come join us at the Delta Country Fairgrounds in downtown Hotchkiss, CO on color weekend on the Western Slope of Colorado. Enjoy a great small rally and help us raise money to support motorcycle safety and the Booster Club. Our low-elevation venue includes a large meeting hall and plenty of grassy camping as well as the convenience of walking to downtown restaurants, stores, and motels. Your rally fee of $35 (before September 10), $45 at the gate, gets you dinner Fri and Sat evenings, Booster Club donation breakfast, continental breakfast Sunday morning, camping, rally pin, free coffee and tea, door prizes, a movie Friday night inside Heritage Hall, and music on Saturday night. GS rides (all abilities), color rides, and mileage rides will be mapped out and waiting for your enjoyment. No camping on the grass before Thursday evening September 22 after 5 pm. Information Joe Branson thndrlovr@yahoo.com Ph. 970-261-6511 or go to www.bmwriders.net and download a rally registration form.

Mark your calendars now. Join us for our 29th Annual Last Chance Rally at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort in Rural Elmer, NJ (www.jellystonenj.com). Beautiful shaded sites for campers and plenty of cabins (at additional cost) for the less adventurous. All cabins include refrigerator, microwave, A/C, cable TV and electric. Large cabins also include full kitchen, fireplace, and full bath. Contact the resort directly at 800-252-2890 for cabins. Bring your tent or enjoy the decadence of a cabin, either way you are sure to have a relaxing weekend. On Friday, enjoy Mr. Pete's traditional chili dinner and on Saturday evening our sumptuous catered banquet feast. Breakfast and lunch can be purchased at the campground at very reasonable prices or venture out to the many eateries in the area. Saturday activities include a morning G/S ride, flea market, field events, evening campfire (conditions permitting), lots of door prizes and more. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort is situated in the middle of southern New Jersey's scenic farmland with lots of 2-lane country roads and very little traffic. Rally rates are $35 for all who pre-register by Sept. 2 and $40 at the gate. Check the latest updates on our rally website during the summer: www.lastchancerally.com. If you have questions now, contact Pete Lisko (856-589-6761, 114 Trent Rd., Turnersville, NJ 08012) or Nancy Glindmeyer (856-691-6549, 320 Waldeck Ave. Milmay NJ 08340) See you in Sept!

Hoosier Beemers #154

Join us for our 25th rally at the Muscatuck County Park in Vernon, IN. One mile south of US50 on State Road 7. Camping with hot showers and large shelter house. Swap meet space and vendor area. Friday night hot dog roast included and food available on site Satuday. Dinner included Saturday night. Door prizes. $25 rally fee. Contact Richard Tate, rjtatert@cinergymetro.net

Shawnee Area Riders Association #618

We will host the 2nd annual Trail of Tears Rally by the River of Thebes Landing Campground, Thebes. A rally fee of $20 per person includes two nights camping and a cookout on Friday night. A large camping area on the river's edge is available with full toilet & shower facilities as well as campground concessions. Saturday's activities include an observation run and a coordinated open house event at Grass Roots BMW in Cape Girardeau, MO (10 mi. distant). Rally fees are payable at the gate (opens 9 am Friday) and no pre-registration is required. For information contact Lee Brackett at 618-528-8640 or lee.brackett@gmail.com.