BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado

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BMW Motorcycle
Club of Colorado
2013 Ride Book
Ride Schedule
DATE
EVENT
Mar 16
Mar 23
Mar 30
Mar 31
Apr 06
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 20
Apr 27
May 03-07
May 04
May 11
May 17-19
May 18
May 25-27
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 13-16
Jun 15
Jun 15-16
Jun 20-23
Jun 22-23
Jun 29
Jul 03-07
Jul 13
Jul 18-21
Jul 25-28
Aug 03
Aug 05-11
Aug 10-16
Tips on Group Riding................................................. 03
Letter from the President.......................................... 04
BMWMCC Saturday Morning Rides........................... 05
72nd Daytona 200 Superbike Race.............................. 06
Vern’s Place............................................................... 07
Genoa Tower & Museum........................................... 07
Death Valley, California Trip...................................... 08
Mystery Ride............................................................. 09
Bull’s Eye & Beemers Ride......................................... 10
Women’s Ride........................................................... 11
Bishop Castle............................................................ 11
Vintage Aero Flying Museum.................................... 12
Silver City, New Mexico 5-Day Road Trip................... 13
Tour of Honor Ride to Veteran Memorials................. 15
Prairie Canyon Ranch Pot-Luck Picnic........................ 16
AZ Beemers 32nd RoadRunner Rally .......................... 16
Ride Colorado Highway 67........................................ 17
Memorial Weekend Campout-Colorado River Trail.... 19
Peak to Peak Annual Ride......................................... 20
Top Gun Law Enforcement Competition ................... 20
26th Annual Rhubarb Romp & New Member Ride...... 21
Colorado Ride For Kids.............................................. 23
Beehive Beemers Red Rocks Rendevous Rally........... 23
2nd Annual Canyon Mixer........................................... 25
FIBArk Whitewater Festival Weekend........................ 26
BMW RA International Rally...................................... 26
Riverside, Wyoming Weekend................................... 27
Quiz Ride & BBQ Party.............................................. 29
Ouray 4th of July Ride and Weekend.......................... 30
South Park PassBagger Dual Sport Ride..................... 32
41st Annual BMW MOA International Rally................ 33
Top O’ The Rockies Rally - Paonia, Colorado.............. 35
14th Annual 100,000 Foot Ride................................... 37
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally............................................ 39
Bonneville Speedway SpeedWeek............................. 39
BMWMCC | PO www.BMWMCC.org
Box 742 | Morrison, CO 80465-5742
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Ride Schedule
DATE
EVENT
PAGE
Aug 16-18 Salute to American Veterans Rally............................. 40
Aug 17
Gold Rush Ride......................................................... 40
Aug 24-25 Beemers & Bears Campout....................................... 41
Aug 30-9/3 Steamboat Springs Labor Day Weekend.................... 42
Sep 06-08 Lake City Ride & Campout......................................... 42
Sep 06-08 Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally........................... 44
Sep 13-16 Fall Overnight PassBagger 3-4 Day Camping Trip....... 44
Sep 14
BMWMCC Annual Memorial Ride............................. 45
Sep 14
19th Annual Oktoberfest in Breckenridge................... 45
Sep 20-22 Thunder Mountain Rendezvous................................ 46
Sep 21
Annual Golden Aspen Ride........................................ 46
Sep 27-29 Flatlanders Fall Festival............................................. 47
Oct 05
Members Appreciation Day Pot-Luck Picnic............... 47
Oct 05
13th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ride................ 49
Oct 09
BMWMCC Officer Election Dinner............................. 49
Dec TBD
Annual BMWMCC Toy Run........................................ 50
Dec TBD
Annual BMWMCC Holiday Party & Gift Exchange...... 50
Jan 01, 2014 New Year Day Ride to Rockyard Brewery................... 50
Perpetual PassBagger Quest...................................... 51
2013 Officers & Board Members............................... 52
BMWMCC 2013 Ride Book
The BMWMCC 2013 Ride Book provides information about rides and events of interest to
members of the BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado (BMWMCC). Distribution is intended for
use only by members of the BMWMCC. Specific details and extent of organization of each
ride may vary and are subject to change. Additional organized rides may be announced
periodically at club meetings, in the club newsletter or in electronic announcements. Visit
the club website for updated information on rides at www.BMWMCC.org.
Disclaimer
Members and guests participate in these rides at their own discretion and accept all
responsibility for risks associated with such rides. Neither the BMW Motorcycle Club of
Colorado nor any of its Officers or members shall be held liable for claims or loss including
property damage, injury, or death as a result of participation in events appearing in the
BMWMCC 2013 Ride Book or any other club event. A rider’s or passenger’s signature may
be required on a form of release of all claims and rights before participating in a given ride.
Enjoy your motorcycle and have a safe ride!
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Group Riding
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
www.msf-usa.org
• Arrive prepared and on time with a full gas tank.
• Hold a riders’ meeting. Discuss the route, rest and fuel stops, and hand
signals (see diagrams on MSF website). Assign a lead and sweep (tail)
rider. Both should be experienced riders who are well-versed in group
riding procedures. The leader should assess everyone’s riding skills and
the group’s riding style.
• Keep the group to a manageable size, ideally no more than five to seven
riders. If necessary, break the group into smaller sub-groups, each with a
lead and sweep rider.
• Ride prepared. At least one rider in each group should pack a cell phone,
first-aid kit, and full tool kit so the group is prepared for any problem
that they might encounter. The ride leader should carry a cell phone, and
should make his cell number known to each rider.
• Ride information. The staggered riding formation (see diagram on MSF
website) allows a proper space cushion between motorcycles so that each
rider has enough time and space to maneuver and to react to hazards.
The leader rides in the left third of the lane, while the next rider stays at
least one second behind in the right third of the lane; the rest of the group
follows the same pattern. A single-file formation is preferred on a curvy
road, under conditions of poor visibility or poor road surfaces, entering/
leaving highways, or other situations where an increased space cushion
or maneuvering room is needed. Avoid side-by-side formations, as they
reduce the space cushion. If you suddenly needed to swerve to avoid a
hazard, you would not have room to do so. You don’t want handlebars to
get entangled.
• Periodically check the riders following in your rear view mirror. If you see a
rider falling behind, slow down so he/she may catch up. If all the riders in
the group use this technique, the group should be able to maintain a fairly
steady speed without pressure to ride too fast to catch up.
• If you’re separated from the group, don’t panic. Your group should have
a pre-planned procedure in place to regroup. Don’t break the law or ride
beyond your skills to catch up.
• For mechanical or medical problems, use a cell phone to call for assistance
as the situation warrants.
www.BMWMCC.org
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Letter from the President
We are very excited to offer our membership our
BMWMCC 2013 Ride Book. This publication is the
culmination of many hours of volunteer time not
just from our editorial and production staff but
from the ride leaders, contributors, and advertisers
as well. Without their help, this production, and
quite possibly the club as a whole, would not exist.
In my 40 years as a motorcyclist and in my second
term as President of this club, I find it interesting
that, although motorcycling is primarily a solo endeavor, without all the riders, rallies, vendors, journalists and personalities
that go with the sport, it certainly would have limited entertainment value. A
conundrum indeed, but one easily solved–just go with it! Enjoy the company
of your fellow motorcyclists.
Although we are all staunch individualists, it does “take a village,” so to
speak, to keep it exciting. Thanks to the most dedicated set of volunteers a
club President could ever hope for, we have an excellent selection of rides
that everyone can enjoy this year. We have added new ideas for some of
our standards. The 100k Foot Ride will have new dual sport routes added to
keep things interesting; it will again be sponsored by Foothills BMW Motorcycles. The Canyon Mixer is back, having been canceled due to fires last year.
This annual ride has a new format and will again be sponsored by Northern
Colorado EURO Motorcycles. The Tour of Honor has been added for this year
and will be sponsored by BMW of Denver. Our signature rally, the Top O’ The
Rockies, has a new team with new ideas to ramp up the fun while keeping
costs down for our attendees. We have also added information on our sister
clubs in the surrounding states to support their endeavors, and of course we
have our club rides every weekend during our brief riding season.
In closing, I ask that you support our rides, events, and our advertisers; they
are a huge part of this motorcycle community and help make this ride book
the quality piece it has become.
See ya on the road,
Carl Thomte (a.k.a. Roamin Carloski)
President
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BMWMCC Saturday Morning Rides
Red Rocks Grill
415 Bear Creek Avenue, Morrison, CO 80465
Every Saturday morning at 8:00 am in summer months and 8:30 am in
winter months (rain, shine, or snow), members meet for breakfast at
Red Rocks Grill in Morrison. If weather permits, we ride afterwards.
New members, make yourself known–all are welcome! We take up
the back area of the restaurant. If no rides have been pre-planned for
that day, you can always catch a pick up ride with destinations to be
determined that morning.
www.BMWMCC.org
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March 16, 2013
Daytona 200 Superbike Race
The AMA Pro Road Racing season
will kick off with the most historic
race on the circuit, the 72nd Daytona 200 AMA Pro GoPro Daytona
SportBike motorcycle classic.
The 57-lap, 200-mile event will
serve as the finale for 2013 Daytona 200 Week on Saturday afternoon, March 16, and test riders
with a grueling and demanding
race on the twists and turns of
Daytona International Speedway’s
3.51-mile road course.
As a long standing tradition among
motorcyclists, we kick off the riding
season watching this classic race
of champions. Join us for snacks,
drinks, camaraderie and race action! Location and time to be determined.
Carl Thomte | 303-753-6652 | [email protected]
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March 23, 2013
Vern’s Place
Departure 9:00 AM Red Rocks Grill, Morrison
Vern’s Place, located west of the 287 Bypass in LaPort, has been a family
tradition of those enjoying the geat outdoors since 1946. The old western
style wood exterior, complete with carved grizzly bear pillars, makes it a
landmark that is hard to miss. There is a corner store with a gas station
and a gift shop, and the other half is the restaurant itself. Great canyon
riding there and back!
March 30, 2013
Genoa Tower & Museum
In 1934, the Geological Survey reportly confirmed that the Genoa Tower,
at it’s peak, is the highest point between Denver and New York City. “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” proved that it was possible to see six states from
the tower. The Rock Building, which used to be the cafe, boasts rocks from
every state in the United States as well as several from foreign countries.
This landmark and museum contains about every knick-knack known to
man and is always a popular early season ride.
30121 Frontage Road, Genoa, CO 80818 | 719-763-2309
www.BMWMCC.org
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March 31, 2013
Death Valley, California Trip
The Death Valley trip will consume at least 7 days or longer if weather
over Vail Pass delays us. The plan is to camp in Death Valley but stay in a
cabin at the KOA Campground in Richfield, UT the first night.
We will leave Morrison at 8:00 am and ride to Richfield. We will arrive in
Death Valley on the 2nd day and stay in the Furnace Creek Campgrounds;
we will use this as our base of operations for the next 3 days.
What we will do depends on who is going and what they will be riding.
There are both dirt and paved roads to ride on. I expect to do some hiking and photography both in early morning and moonlight. I am riding a
BMW 1150GS with Tourance Tires. Knobbies are not necessary. You do
not need to be an expert dirt rider, and we can provide help and guidance, but some experience is desirable.
We will leave Furnace Creek on April 5th (the 6th day out) and head home
either via Beatty, NV or Death Valley Junction. Weather conditions may
determine the exact route and departure date.
Dennis O’Neil | 303-810-4910 | [email protected]
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April 6, 2013
Mystery Ride
So here’s the idea. We know we all want to ride but it’s still springtime
and a bit too early to count on the mountain roads. Instead, how about
this: we load a helmet with the names of lots of towns out east. Everyone
shows up at Morrison, and at 9:00 am we draw the destination name
from the helmet and head out there for lunch. Are you game? Bring your
favorite Colorado state map, a cell phone if you have one, and let the
adventure begin! Who knows, there might be some Harley’s to pass on
the way!
Contributions welcome - do you have a favorite town, tourist destination,
or restaurant out east, and want to make sure it’s included in the drawing? Contact Jeff Burns and he will make sure it’s in the drawing.
Jeff Burns | 303-709-8402 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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April 13, 2013
Bull’s Eye & Beemers Ride
9:00 AM Meet - 9:30 AM Departure
Dick’s Sporting Goods Parking Lot - 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City
Ride to Pawnee Sportsman’s Center located in Pawnee National
Grasslands in Weld County for our annual “shooting on the range.” The
facility charges a nominal fee for the use of their pistol and rifle ranges that
includes several targets and stands to attach them to. There are covered
shooting stations with bench rests and sand bags, moveable target stands
and spotting scope rentals. Printed paper targets, common ammunition,
and ear & eye protection are available for purchase.
Range Address: 40914 Weld County Road 71, Briggsdale, CO 80611
Tom Flaherty | 303-406-1208 | [email protected]
-- Bull’s Eye & Beemers Ride Disclaimer -Note: The BMWMCC Officers and Ride Leader(s), take no responsibility for the safety of the ride or the possibility
of injury or death to any of its participants, including you. This particular ride disclaimer also includes firearm use
and the obvious inherent danger associated with firearms. By attending the ride you are releasing the aforesaid
from any claim whatsoever. Keep your barrel pointed downrange at all times. Unload your firearm and place it
down whenever anyone is downrange changing targets etc.
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April 14, 2013
Women’s Ride
9:00 AM Red Rocks Grill, Morrison
Attention lady riders! We meet in Morrison gassed up and ready to ride.
This will be a leisurely Spring ride along the Front Range, stopping for a
lite lunch. Depending on early spring road conditions, destination will be
determined accordingly with anticipation of covering 150-200 miles.
Cathy Catrell | 720-981-8985 | [email protected]
April 20, 2013
Bishop Castle
9:00 AM Red Rocks Grill,
Morrison
The castle, named after its
constructor Jim Bishop, is located in south central Colorado along a paved public road,
State Highway 165, approximately 13 miles southeast of
the junction of State Highway
96 and State Highway 165. This
highway is part of the Frontier
Pathways Scenic and Historic
Byway and Bishop Castle is
shown on the official map.
This will be a 350 to 400 mile
day, so allow for that; come
gassed up and ready to ride.
The route to Bishop Castle will be on front range roads and back via I-25.
Depending on the size of the group, the lunch stop will likely be later,
around 2:30 pm after our visit to the Castle, so maybe bring a snack and
water. Entrance fee to the castle is free, though small donations are suggested.
Greg Cocks | 303-828-7576 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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April 27, 2013
Vintage Aero Flying Museum
Come enjoy one of the most amazing collections of WW I Flying Ace uniforms, medals, and replica planes anywhere in the world, right in our own
backyard just east of Ft. Lupton.
As a boy growing up, Andy Parks spent time living in Germany with his
family and where his father got to know descendants of the WW I Aces
and began collecting their uniforms and memorabilia. His father passed
this amazing collection on to his son who then set up a museum.
One object on display our club would probably show interest in, is the
first item to bear what became the BMW roundel. It happened when the
founders of BMW were competing with Mercedes to furnish engines for
planes. Three BMW founders engraved the logo onto a cigarette case and
gave it to test pilot Bon Himhoff. Subsequently, BMW won the contract
with its inline 6-cylinder engine in a Folker D7. That was BMW’s first engine, the same configuration as the new K 1600 bikes. The logo design
depicts light reflections from a rotating propeller.
Your RSVP is required by March 27, 2013. Museum admission is $10 per
person for the group-guided visit.
There is also another
hanger where you
can see plane construction in progress.
Visit the museum’s
website at www.lafayettefoundation.
org.
Museum - 7125 Parks Lane, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
Mark Zimmer | 720-389-4825 | [email protected]
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May 3-7, 2013
Silver City, New Mexico
5 Day Road Trip
8:00 AM TNT Country Kitchen, Morrison
We are heading to Southern New Mexico looking for warm days and
twisty two lane roads. We will travel parts of the Santa Fe Trail looking at
how various military forts impacted the development of the region.
We plan to travel 350-400 miles each day, and weather permitting, camp
the entire trip. Breakfast will usually be at a café on the road. Lunch will
be either picnic style or café. Plan on cooking dinner in camp for the first
night. We will stop when necessary to grocery shop, but you should bring
a couple of meals with you from home. Bring a pair of comfortable walking/hiking shoes as we will spend some time looking at forts and geographical sites.
Weather conditions and group desires will determine the return route.
Anyone wishing to get back home sooner is welcome to break off the
group. We can help plan your trip home, but if time is a factor, you should
consider the I-25 slab.
Joe Platko and Ed Smalley will provide detailed trip information as the
departure date approaches. To participate, contact Joe Platko.
Joe Platko | 303-526-9328 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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May 4, 2013
Tour of Honor Ride to Veteran Memorials
7:00 AM BMW of Denver, Aurora
This BMWMCC ride will start with a continental breakfast provided by
BMW of Denver. Maps and directions will be provided so you can find
and visit about seven veteran memorials on a route of about 250 miles
along the Front Range and into the mountains. Ride at your own pace by
yourself or with friends like we do on the 100K Foot Ride. To aid planning
for the breakfast, please register in advance at www.bmwofdenver.com/
event_list.asp.
The national Tour of Honor
(www.tourofhonor.com),
after which our ride is
modeled, is a great reason
to hit the open road, honor our heroes, and contribute to a good cause, the
Wounded Warrior Project.
The season-long AMA sanctioned event is a self-directed ride to memorials and monuments around the continental U.S. and Hawaii in about 40
states. You can visit as many sites as you want with any route you choose.
Being registered for the Tour of Honor is not required to participate in this
BMWMCC ride, however, if you are registed, bring your TOH flag along for
photos because there will be two of seven 2013 Colorado TOH sites on
our route.
For an idea of memorials we will visit on this ride visit:
www.tourofhonor.com/tohforum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=311
www.tourofhonor.com/tohforum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=213
Maybe some of those places, and the ones on this ride, are those you’ve
always wanted to see but haven’t taken the time to stop, read the plaques
or honor those who have served our country so gallantly.
Breakfast Registration: www.bmwofdenver.com/event_list.asp
BMW of Denver | 2910 S Havana St, Aurora, CO | 303-755-6400
Randy Bishop | 303-284-0443 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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May 11, 2013
Prairie Canyon Ranch Pot-Luck Picnic
12:00 PM Prairie Canyon Ranch, South of Franktown
The Prairie Canyon Ranch property was homesteaded by Frederick Bartruff and his family in 1873, and has been used as a working cattle ranch
since that time. The land is rich in archaeological resources with evidence
of human occupation up to 9,000 years ago.
Join us for a pot-luck picnic at high noon, then explore the property which
has several historic structures, including a cave, cemetery, and stone corrals. The Ranch is located 6 1/2 miles south of Franktown on the east side
of Highway 83. Bring a dish to share–we look forward to seeing you there!
www.douglas.co.us/historic/county-landmarks/prairie-canyon-ranch
Pat and Judy Bygott | 303-349-3041 | [email protected]
May 17-19, 2013
AZ Beemers 32nd RoadRunner Rally
Join our Arizona friends in the tall pines of Northern Arizona at Camp
Shadow Pines. A weekend of great riding, food and camping awaits you.
Your rally fee includes camping and dinner Friday and Saturday night, continuous coffee, clean restrooms and hot showers. Evening entertainment,
door prize drawings and tech sessions are planned.
AZ Beemers | [email protected] | www.azbeemers.org
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May 18, 2013
Ride Colorado Highway 67
Last year we had such a great turnout for this dual sport ride, we thought
we would do it again!
This 71-mile road built in 1920 runs from Sedalia on Highway 85 to it’s
southern terminus at Highway 96 at Wetmore. In that distance it passes
through five distinct segments, including a long section of the abandoned
Florence & Cripple Creek railroad bed, one of the most scenic and historical roads in Colorado.
Colorado Highway 67 is not technical, but half of the road is unpaved, designating this as a dual sport trip. It also crosses the highest auto bridge in
the state and the unique Adelaide railroad bridge. We will return via the
Shelf Road, built in 1892 for stagecoaches.
www.BMWMCC.org
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May 25-27, 2013
Memorial Weekend Campout
Colorado River Trail
Rivers have always been popular navigation routes for early man in ancient times. Today, Trough Road-Colorado River Road is still a very popular
road and is an ancient trail that has been used for over 7,000 years.
A cluster of pit houses were
discovered between State
Bridge and Radium in the
mid-80’s when the road
was being widened. One of
the blades from a grader hit
one of the pit houses and
then triggered an archeological investigation.
The riding theatre will be in
the area from Dotsero up
to Kremmling and on both
sides of the river and the
Gore Range. The west side
of the Gore Range has many
dual-sport opportunities,
that are not overly technical.
This area has incredible
rides that will appeal to
both cruisers and the GS
riders. Exact details on lodging, camping, and amenities will be gathered
and discussed, along with suitable rides for both riding groups.
For BLM archeological reporting or to share prior experiences, contact
Butch Craft for additional information.
Butch Craft | 720-933-4384 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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June 1, 2013
Peak to Peak Annual Ride
This ride is a club favorite! After departing Red Rocks Grill we pick up the
actual Peak to Peak Highway in Nederland, after a short rest stop at the
Happy Trails Coffee Shop, located in the old wood railroad car.
We follow this scenic route to CO 7, then make a left to Estes Park, where
we will have lunch at the Big Horn Restaurant. Riding options from this
point are open to discussion, as we could visit Rocky Mountain National
Park or take CO 7 past
the Peak to Peak junction and follow it to
Lyons, which is one of
the best two lane highways. From Lyons we
could head to Boulder,
then head home from
our full day of scenic
riding.
June 2, 2013
Top Gun Law Enforcement Competition
Competition Begins at 8:00 AM
The Top Gun Competition is organized by the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. This event is open to law enforcement motorcycle
officers only. The competition is geared to test the mastery of the riders
and the proficiency of the machines that they control. This is a motorcycle
skills competition with riders competing in a number of obstacle courses
designed to test their skills. Vendors, food and informational booths create a festival atmosphere that is irresistible to the biker in us all. Admission is free. For more information visit www.topguncops.com.
Gray Buckley | 720-963-9641 | [email protected]
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June 8, 2013
Annual Rhubarb Romp &
New Member Ride
This annual ride and welcome for new members departs from Red Rocks
promptly at 7:30 for a casual and beautiful short ride to Pine Grove for
the 26th Annual Rhubarb Romp, which benefits the Pine Elk Creek Improvement Association and the North Fork Fire Department.
Breakfast tickets are purchased at the Pine Grove Fire Department and
include pancakes with rhubarb topping, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee.
There will also be live music, local vendors and rhubarb pie!
This easy going ride will continue after breakfast on some of our favorite
local area scenic roadways. There will be a café lunch break and a little
known favorite mid-day ice cream shop stop. Come join us on this annual
ride to support our fire fighting neighbors, while welcoming our new club
members.
Michael Kilgore | 303-358-6961 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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June 9, 2013
Colorado Ride for Kids
7:30 AM to Volunteer - 8:00 AM to Register - 10:00 AM Sharp to Ride
This is a scenic ride through the Colorado countryside where you will
have a great time riding while raising funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation medical research and family support programs to find the
cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors.
After a continental breakfast, the ride loops back to the start point. Following 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.
www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events/2013/colorado.html
June 13-16, 2013
Beehive Beemers of Utah
13th Annual Red Rocks Rendevous Rally
The Rally is located in what is known as Red Rock Country near the center
of Utah, at the multi-acre Garfield County Fairgrounds, on the north end
of downtown Panguitch.
There are four main events at this rally: GS ride on Saturday, poker run
(any day) and bike & hike and educational seminars on Friday.
Your registration fee includes coffee each morning and a pit-BBQ dinner
provided by the Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday.
www.beehivebeemers.org
Rally Masters: Steve and Sady | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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June 15, 2013
Annual Canyon Mixer
Registration Check-In 9:00 AM at Northern Colorado Euro Motorcycles
Since last year’s event was cancelled due to Colorado wildfires, this year’s event is restructured
primarily as a fund-raiser for the volunteer fire
departments that provide service in the canyon
areas this event rides through.
The BMWMCC and Northern Colorado Euro Motorcycles are co-sponsoring the Second Annual
Canyon Mixer. The ride consists of various routes
through different scenic canyons, encouraging some social mixing to go
with whatever routes you draw.
The registration event fee is $15 per rider and $5 per passenger. Advance
registration is required. A continental breakfast is included with the cost
of registration and will be provided at the start of the event. The event
will conclude at a co-sponsoring restaurant (TBD-meal not included).
Commemorative t-shirts will be available for purchase at the start and
finish of the event. Club membership for this event is not required. To
register online or for additional information visit http://www.bmwmcc.
org/registrations.php
Ken Off | 303-933-4225| [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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June 15-16, 2013
FIBArk Whitewater Festival Weekend
The group leaves from Red Rocks Grill 7:00 am sharp. Early to rise makes
for a smooth start! Come gassed up and full of energy for this scenic,
approximately 3 hour easy ride, headed southwest for a weekend long
water fun fest.
This year marks the 65th Anniversary of the FIBArk, “First in Boating on
the Arkansas,” the nation’s oldest whitewater festival. This annual Salida
signature event hosts a whitewater boating skills competition, pro-craft
and homemade “boat” races, a celebration parade, plenty of great eats, a
state-of-the-art amphitheater showcasing several live bands, beer tents,
and local arts and crafts. It all is happening along the rushing river banks
of the mighty Arkansas. Visit www.fibark.net.
Lodging is filling up fast. A recommendation is the Mountain Motel. Contact Irene at 719-539-4420 or visit www.mountainmotel.net.
June 20-23, 2013
BMW Rider Association International Rally
Biltmore Estate - Asheville, North Carolina
The BMW Riders Association is pleased to announce the return to “America’s Castle” for the 2013 41st International Rally. Your rally admission includes self-guided tours of the breathtaking Biltmore House & Gardens
and the Antler Hill Village—featuring the Winery, The Biltmore Legacy,
Village Green, and Farm. To learn more visit www.bmwra.org.
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June 21-23, 2013
Riverside, Wyoming Weekend
Our annual Wyoming overnight ride and campout has always been a club
favorite, well attended and evolving. The destination is the Lazy Acres
Campground next to the Encampment River in the tiny town of Riverside.
New for this year will be an additional route for adventure riders, due to
the increasing number of riders of that persuasion. Also included is an
additional night, so those inclined can stay and ride the great roads in the
area, namely Wyoming roads 230 and 70, arguably the best roads in the
state.
There will be seperate ride groups leaving Morrison on the 21st and 22nd,
both at 9:00 am, taking a variety of routes. There are cabins and rooms
available for those preferring not to camp. Visit Lazy Acres’ website www.
lazyacreswyo.com or call to reserve your campsite or cabin at 307-3275968.
Carl Thomte | 303-753- 6652 | [email protected]
Greg Cocks | 303-828-7576 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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June 29, 2013
Quiz Ride & BBQ Party
This ride has been resurrected from last year due to bad weather. The ride
is configured to test your cognitive abilities and knowledge of the club.
We will ride over a determined course, following instructions and answering questions. You will be given instructions to navigate to and from each
location where you will be asked a question. After completing the questionnaire, the ride will conclude at Mike and Sharon Via’s house for an
afternoon BBQ funded in part by the BMWMCC.
The winner will be determined by the most correct answers and awarded
a cash prize. In the case of a tie, the winner will be the rider who finishes
first.
www.BMWMCC.org
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Ouray 4
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July 3-7, 2013
of July Ride & Weekend
July 4th falls on Thursday this year. Ouray, Colorado, is my favorite 4th of
July destination. It’s just a blast. If you have never been, you really should
consider it. Here’s the plan.
July 3rd: Riders’ meeting 8:45 am. Leave Morrison at 9:00 am sharp, travel via 285 to Ouray, with a break and regroup in Johnson’s Village (near
Buena Vista).
July 4th: Our 1st full day in Ouray and lots to see and do in town. Seriously, you don’t want to miss it. It starts with a giant mountain rescue fundraiser breakfast. Shop for t-shirts and then watch the Harley’s go by in the
parade down main street. After lunch, the annual fire-hose battle takes
place right smack in the middle of town. You won’t believe how much
fun it is–worth making the whole trip for! Sundown brings everyone out
again for the flare parade down Red Mountain into town, followed by a
world-class fireworks display. Ouray is in a bowl of mountains. Fireworks
are LOUD here!
July 5th & 6th: These are planned as riding days and you would be hard
pressed to find a better starting point than Ouray. Road riding or off-road
riding–it’s all here! It’s a GS paradise with high-mountain passes galore.
Road riding starts with the Million Dollar Highway, south over Red Mountain Pass into Silverton. Roads north and west lead to Telluride, Rico, Deloris, and Mesa Verde.
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Ouray 4th of July - Continued
Or, take the turn onto highway 141, my personal pick for best ride in the
whole state. Feel lazy? There are for-hire jeep tours of most of the offroad passes. End your day at the municipal hot springs in town or even
the clothes-optional one just north of town if you forgot your suit.
July 7th: It’s Sunday and we make the return trip to Denver. However,
there is an extra treat in store on the run back. We will do a seldom travelled but spectacular road 114 from just east of Gunnison over to Saguache, before heading back towards 285.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This trip requires advance planning, since Ouray books up
early. The plan is to book one motel location to also serve as a meet-up place.
Campers can make their own reservations. Please contact Jeff Burns in advance
for motel reservations and ride updates.
Jeff Burns | 303-794-0694 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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July 13, 2013
South Park PassBagger
Dual Sport Ride
8:00 AM The TNT Country Kitchen, Morrison
There is a lot of good pass riding right here in our own backyard in South
Park. High passes like Georgia, Boreas and Weston and lower passes like
Stoney, La Salle, Salt Creek, Bassam Park and Cameron. Not to mention
several paved passes on the way that include Crow Hill, Kenosha, Red Hill
and Trout Creek.
The actual route is yet to be decided but will include at least some of
these passes. Our route should be suitable for big bikes if you know what
you’re doing, however, this should not be your first ride on dirt.
We will meet for breakfast at 7:00 am then head out from the TNT parking lot at 8:00 am. Email route suggestions to Paul ‘Shu’ Shushan.
Paul ‘Shu’ Shushan | 303-229-1835 | [email protected]
Karst Postma | 720-545-3582 | [email protected]
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July 18 - 21, 2013
41st Annual BMW MOA
International Rally
Beemers, Bigfoot and Blue Skies
Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, OR
The theme of this year’s rally is Beemers,
Bigfoot and Blue Skies. Use your imagination - come prepared for the unthinkable and don’t ignore the Bigfoot caution signs.
The 41st BMW MOA International Rally
will be held at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. The grounds cover
140 acres with air-conditioned buildings
for registration, country store, commercial vendors, seminars and vintage display. The camping options are flat
areas with or without trees. Evening entertainment is in the open air amphitheater with afternoon music on a small stage by the food vendors.
The 41st Rally will be the fourth time MOA has selected Oregon for the
National. The state has a lot to offer and the Oregon State Fairgrounds is
an ideal rally location. The Pacific Ocean is 90 minutes from Salem and
there are 362 miles of public coastline from Coos Bay to Newport. The
rugged mountain terrain in the area has fabulous roads for on- and offroad riders.
Several club members have rides planned leaving on various dates and
routes traveling to the BMW MOA Rally. This information can be found on
the club’s website, In The Wind monthly newsletter and Facebook page.
Website: www.bmwmoa.org
Email: [email protected]
Rally Chair, Deb Lower
Co-Chairs, Jackie Mulhern and Rick Nelson
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July 25-28, 2013
Top O’ The Rockies - Paonia, Colorado
The Top O’ The Rockies Rally is the BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado’s premiere annual
event. The rally is based in the small town of
Paonia, just a mile off of Highway 133 along
the West Elk National Scenic Byway on Colorado’s western slope. The town park serves as
Rally headquarters and basecamp. The park
features mature shade trees and lush lawns
for camping, support facilities, and a bandstand for evening entertainment. There are restrooms, showers and portable facilities in the park
and the local high school. Quiet camping as well as limited (no hook-up)
RV camping facilities are also available. For those preferring a soft bed,
there are hotels and B&B’s nearby.
Paonia is located 70 Miles south of Glenwood Springs on CO Highway 133
or 27 Miles from Delta via Highways 82 and 133. Paonia’s setting beneath
11,400 foot Mount Lamborn is nothing short of spectacular and is a great
base from which to explore the tremendous variety of motorcycle roads
tucked into the relatively small area of spectacular Southwestern Colorado. Riders can enjoy unparalleled scenery, explore the area’s history and
experience great small town restaurant fare. Colorado Highways 133, 65
and 92 are rated as the most technical highways to ride in Colorado. There
are also hundreds of miles of adventure riding, three National Parks and
eight National Scenic Byways close by.
Included in your rally fee are camping, live entertainment, complimentary
dinner Saturday night, door prizes and the best riding in the nation! The
beer garden will once again sell beer to quench your thirst and food will
be available for purchase. To pre register online or to download a mail-in
registration form visit www.bmwmcc.org/registrations.php. The rally registration fee is $45 until July 15th and is $55 thereafter.
Website: www.bmwmcc.org/tor_rally.php
E-mail: [email protected]
TOR Rally Chairs
Kerry M. Miller - 303-570-9929 | Jan Harris - 303-908-2351
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14
th
August 3, 2013
Annual 100,000 Foot Ride
Street and Trail
6:45 AM Foothills BMW Motorcycles, Lakewood, CO
The BMWMCC and Foothills BMW Motorcycles present our premiere all
day riding event. This ride is structured to take you over enough mountain passes to total over 100,000 feet in a single day. This achievement is
not attainable anywhere else in North America and perhaps the world.
The 100,000 Foot Ride provides the participant with the best of Colorado
scenery and a broad selection of some of the best motorcycle roads the
state has to offer.
New for this year is two dual sport routes to accommodate the increasing number of off road riders and one paved route. Total distance will be
about 350 miles for the dual sport routes and 450 for the paved route.
Registration of $35 includes a commemorative pin, t-shirt, continental
breakfast, catered dinner, and prizes. Early registration is encouraged.
This ride is limited to 200 riders. Walk up registration is accepted only as
space permits.
To pre register online or to download a mail-in registration form visit
www.bmwmcc.org/registrations.php.
Foothills BMW Motorcycles | 303-202-1400
1435 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80214
www.BMWMCC.org
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August 5-11, 2013
73 Annual Sturgis Rally
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Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally is one
of the largest bike rallies in the
United States. The Rally includes
concerts, races, bike shows,
exhibits, organized rides, and a full schedule of entertainment. Tilford
Gulch Campground in Piedmont is the place to stay! Included are newer
shower facilities, food and beer on site and free coffee in the morning.
Reserve your camping site early. Visit www.tilfordgulch.com or call 605757-5573.
Siggi Pflumm | 303-674-1425 | [email protected]
August 10-16, 2013
Bonneville Speedway SpeedWeek
The Bonneville Salt Flats are located approximately 88 miles west of Salt
Lake City, UT on I-80. The spectacular scenery and racing conditions at
Bonneville make it one of the most popular areas in the world for speed.
Each year in August, SpeedWeek attracts hundreds of competitors as they
compete to set the highest speed in a range of categories.
www.BMWMCC.org
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August 16-18, 2013
Salute to American Veterans Rally
The mission of the Salute to American Veterans Annual Rally can be
summed up in five simple but meaningful words: DUTY, HONOR, CAMARADERIE, RESPECT and FREEDOM. This event is the oldest Veterans ride
and rally in the West, honoring America’s brave heroes since 1987. There
will be plenty to see and do at this year’s rally. For more information visit
www.theveteransrally.org.
August 17, 2013
Gold Rush Ride
Come join us for breakfast at Red Rocks Grill and chat it up with good
friends. Then pegs up at 9:00 am for this gold diggers romp that is pointed
toward a region of Colorado that offers sweeping curves, twisties, and
brilliant vistas not too far from home.
Headed northwest and up in altitude, we will have a lunch break before
touring back to the shining region of Central City and Black Hawk National
Historic District in the early afternoon. The gold diggers among us can try
their luck in one of the casinos and all of us can learn more about the rich
heritage that is in our golden foothills.
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August 24-25, 2013
Beemers & Bears Campout
Meet for breakfast or arrive gassed up and ready to ride! Depending on
the group, there are plans to have two routes, one on pavement and the
other with some off-road riding. Either way, the last few miles are on
good hard packed dirt roads.
The ride will travel near the towns of Jefferson and Como in South Park,
or find your own way with directions supplied just before the event date.
Camp on Pat and Judy’s private land, with flush toilets and running water!
Food and drink will be supplied by the club; just bring your personal gear
and campfire stories.
Note: If fire bans are being enforced by the State of Colorado, the camp
out may be postponed.
www.BMWMCC.org
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August 30-September 3, 2013
Steamboat Springs Labor Day Weekend
Ride to Steamboat Springs for the day or the entire Labor Day Weekend.
We will depart on Friday, August 30th and return on Tuesday, September
3 or whenever your schedule requires. The ride follows I-70 to US 40 over
Berthoud & Rabbit Ears passes into Steamboat Springs.
The Ski Town Campground at the west side of town has tent sites and cabins. There is a free public bus that stops at the campground. Early reservations are strongly recommended. Come and enjoy the holiday festivities
Steamboat Springs has to offer.
September 6-8, 2013
Lake City Ride & Campout
9:00 AM The Fort, Morrison
2012 was the inaugural of this event. With Wupperman Campground (our
original camping location) closed due to bear activity, we ended up at the
Elkhorn RV Resort, which ended up being a wonderful alternative!
Amenities include: hot showers (very popular!), fire-pit, and several good
food and drink options just a few short blocks away. With the scenic, fun
and varied riding available in the area, it is a terrific weekend trip!
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Lake City Ride & Campout - Continued
We will leave from The Fort parking lot at 9:00 am on Friday morning to
ride the roughly 280 miles southwest to Lake City. Lake City sits at 8,761’
with average temperatures ranging 70° for a high to a low of 36° in September. Many passes in the area are in excess of 10,000’ with much of
the riding over high mountain passes. Riders/campers should dress/pack
accordingly.
The Alpine Loop (west of Lake City) is one of the most scenic rides in all of
Colorado. Those wishing to ride this route are well advised to ride down
on a GS or similar bike. Visit www.lakecityswitchbacks.com/alpine-loopbyway.html for additional information. For those on road bikes, a round
trip to Durango, Silverton, and Ouray offers a full day of spectacular vistas! Tall tales around the campfire are the norm on Friday and Saturday
evenings–Woohoo!
Camping at the Elkhorn RV Resort is $20 a night for a two-person site and
$5 each additional person. They also have cabins. For additional information and rates, visit http://elkhornrvresort.com/9-uncategorised/50camping-cabins. Email Kerry Miller for additional information, including
route maps and distances.
Kerry M. Miller | 303-570-9929 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2013
Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally
The Land of Enchantment BMW Riders invite you to attend the Bavarian
Mountain Weekend Rally, one of the finest BMW and all-brand motorcycle
rallies in the west, located at the Sipapu Ski Area in the Carson National
Forest. For more information visit www.loebmwr.org.
September 13-16, 2013
Fall Overnight PassBagger
3-4 Day Camping Trip
The Fall PassBagger Overnight is a dual sport ride over many of Colorado
passes. The route is yet to be determined, but count on several passes
each day, both paved and dirt.
This will not be a “technical” ride, but we will be covering 200-300 miles
each day riding on good dirt roads, sometimes venturing onto ‘not-sogood’ roads. This should not be your first time riding a dual sport route
and you should be comfortable keeping up a good pace on gravel roads.
This is your choice of either a 3 or 4 day trip. We head out Friday morning riding over some passes and set up camp Friday night, then Saturday
enjoy riding over more passes. Depending on participant preferences, we
can make this trip easy or just a bit more challenging, though nothing too
terribly difficult. On Sunday, it’s your choice: you can pack up and ride
home or stay and do more pass exploration with us, riding around the
camp area. We will return to camp Sunday night and head home Monday
morning, bagging more passes on the way!
We will probably camp in ‘KOA’ type campgrounds that have running water, hot showers, etc, so we need to know in advance how many people
to reserve spots for. Motels are a possibility as well. We will leave from
Morrison at 8:00 am sharp.
Karst Postma | [email protected] | 720-545-3582
Gary Fountain | [email protected] | 720-341-3585
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September 14, 2013
BMWMCC Annual Memorial Ride
7:30 AM Breakfast - 8:45 AM Ride
On this annual ride, with heavy hearts, we take time to remember our
dear friends and fellow riders now riding on that traffic free highway in
the sky. Please join us in remembering them warmly while we ride some
of the awe inspiring 2-lane roads along the Front Range. A light breakfast
will be served at the starting point and light lunch at our final destination,
both to be determined.
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September 14, 2013
Annual Oktoberfest in Breckenridge
This will be a leisurely ride to
Breckenridge to celebrate Oktoberfest. Depending on the
group, either return home
later that day or spend the
night. Meet for breakfast Saturday morning gassed up and
ready to ride!
www.BMWMCC.org
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Thunder Mountain Rendezvous
Join our BMW Riders of Western Colorado at the Delta County Fairgrounds
in downtown Hotchkiss for great camaraderie and beautiful fall riding!
Your rally fee of $35 before September 10th or $45 at the gate gets you
dinner Friday and Saturday nights, pancake breakfast available Saturday,
continental breakfast Sunday, camping, rally pin, free coffee and tea, door
prizes, and movies both Friday and Saturday nights inside Heritage Hall.
There are restrooms with showers and plenty of grassy camping with the
convenience of walking to downtown restaurants, stores and motels.
www.bmwriders.net
Joe Branson | 970-261-6511 | [email protected]
September 21, 2013
Annual Golden Aspen Ride
Our annual fall ride takes us in search of Colorado’s quaking aspen trees
and mountainous landscapes saturated with colors of red, orange and
yellow. This ride will be between 300-350 miles. We will ride on some of
the state’s most scenic motorcycle roads and meander through breathtaking sceneries of autumn.
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Flatlanders Fall Festival
The Flatlaner Festival started with the Car Club Rod Run in 1986, later
adding the Street Festival and Bike Club Show. The festival now takes
over nine city blocks in downtown Goodland, Kansas and joins together
different community groups, each holding separate events over a three
day period. Come join us for the fun, food and entertainment.
www.flatlanderfestival.com
Siggi Pflumm | 303-674-1425 | [email protected]
October 5, 2013
Member Appreciation Day
Pot-Luck Picnic
Our membership picnic is a club-sponsored event designed to bring our
members together to show appreciation for their participation and efforts brought forth to this organization throughout the year.
The club will supply burgers, brats, and liquid refreshments, while members are asked to share a favorite dish.
Since the event location changes from year-to-year, updated information
will be included in the monthly In The Wind newsletter. This picnic is well
attended–you won’t want to miss it!
www.BMWMCC.org
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13
th
October 5, 2013
Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Ride
The Mountain Shadow Riders are hosting their Annual Breast Cancer
Awareness Ride. For additional information visit the Colorado Springs
Chapter of Women On Wheels website at www.MountainShadowRiders.
com.
Suzanne Weston | 303-841-4144 | [email protected]
October 9, 2013
BMWMCC Officer Election Dinner
The BMWMCC annual Officer election will be conducted at the October
monthly meeting. A five dollar contribution will be made by the club
toward the cost of dinner for members who attend. Elected positions
include: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. This is your
opportunity to get involved and make a positive contribution to your club.
RUN FOR OFFICE OR COME TO CAST YOUR VOTE!
www.BMWMCC.org
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December 2013
Annual BMWMCC Toy Run
Join us in our Annual BMWMCC
Toy Run. This is your opportunity
to come to support your
motorcycle club and the worthy
holiday cause of “giving!”
Donations, date, time and route
to be determined.
Siggi Pflumm | 303-674-1425
[email protected]
Annual Holiday
Party & Gift
Exchange
Location and date to be
announced. Don’t forget to bring
a wrapped present to participate
in the gift exchange. Watch for
updates on the club website and
in the In the Wind newsletter.
January 1, 2014
New year day ride to Rockyard Brewery
11:00 AM Rockyard American
Grill & Brewing Company
First ride of the year! Begin the New
Year with this popular annual ride to
the Rockyard Brewery Restaurant located in Castle Rock, west of I-25 and
south of the outlet stores at exit 183.
Riders from the BMWMCC and Pikes
Peak BMW Riders and Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Riders Club converge on the brewery rain or shine.
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Perpetual PassBagger Quest
50 | 100 | 150 | 200
The PassBagger Quest is sponsored by BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado
and serves as a perpetual self-paced cumulative ride contest. It is
perpetual in that the requirements can be completed over several years.
The PassBagger Quest requires official registration and payment of $15 per
person ($30 for 2-up), for each level of fifty passes for which the registrant
will receive an instructional packet and pass accumulation booklet. The
registrant must then ride to the top of at least 50/100/150/200 individual
Colorado mountain passes of their own choosing at their own pace and
schedule, then document the accomplishment with a photograph of
themselves, their bike and the sign or equivalent located at the top of
each pass.
Upon completion, the ride must be entered in the completed PassBagger
booklet indicating the names of at least 50 passes and the dates
completed, with photographs. The booklet is then given to the PassBagger
Coordinator who will authenticate the pass completions and certify
eligibility for the award.
Riders may choose any passes within Colorado as long as the pass
appears on a published map or book. Because the contest is perpetual
and not year specific, contestants may take as long as they want or need
to complete.
Dennis O’Neil | 303-810-4910 | [email protected]
Randy Bishop | 303-284-0443 | [email protected]
www.BMWMCC.org
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2013 Officers & Board Members
President: Carl Thomte - [email protected]
Vice President: Mike Szabo - [email protected]
Treasurer: Frank Ricci - [email protected]
Secretary: Jeff Kelley - [email protected]
Membership: Sharon Via - [email protected]
Webmaster: Keren Kilgore - [email protected]
ITW Editor: Cathy Catrell - [email protected]
Ride Book Editor: Cathy Catrell - [email protected]
Club Store: Paul “Shu” Shushan - [email protected]
Advertising: Karst Postma - [email protected]
TOR Rally Chair: Jan Harris - [email protected]
TOR Rally Chair: Kerry M. Miller - [email protected]
100K Foot Ride Chair: Carl Thomte - [email protected]
Canyon Mixer Chair: Ken Off - [email protected]
Social Director: Siggi Pflumm - [email protected]
Board Trustee: Siggi Pflumm
Board Trustee: Ken Slough
Board Trustee: Michael Kilgore
We are very grateful for our dedicated and talented Club Officers &
Board Members. The Officers consists of the President, Vice President,
Secretary, and Treasurer. For additional information
visit www.bmwmcc.org/board.php
MOA #66 | AMA #2772 | RA #327
BMWMCC | PO Box 742 | Morrison, CO 80465-5742
P.O. Box 742, Morrison, CO 80465-5742
www.BMWMCC.org

BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado

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