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• Monthly Board of Director Meetings

  • Start
    13 Aug 2024
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  • End
    08 Jul 2025
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Virtually

  ALL Board of Directors Meetings will be virtually

  2024

  August 13th, @7PM

  September 10th, @7PM

  October 8th, @7PM

  November 12th, @7PM

  December 10th, @7PM

  2025

  January 14th, @7PM

  February 11th, @7PM

  March 11th, @7PM

  April 8th, @7PM

  May 13th, 7PM

  June 10th, @7PM

  July 8th, @7PM

  Virtual link sent upon request, email secretary@bmwnorcal.org

  
  

  
  

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• The 2024 RANGE OF LIGHT GYPSY TOUR!

  • Start
    30 Aug 2024
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    3:00 PM
  • End
    02 Sep 2024
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    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Butte County Fairgrounds, Gridley, CA
  • Registered
    295 registrants

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  Pre-Registration has now closed

  Day of Registration opens Friday August 30th.  Please complete the signup online and show up at the Fairgrounds to check-in.  Or show up at the Fairgrounds and complete the online reg before checking in. 

  
  

  Get ready to ignite your spirit of adventure and embrace the open road at the BMW Club of Northern California's 33rd  Range of Light Gypsy Tour – where the journey is just as exhilarating as the destination! 

  Picture yourself amidst a convoy of fellow riders, each fueled by the same passion for exploration and the freedom of the ride. As you set out on uncharted territory, every twist and turn holds the promise of adventure and unforgettable experiences.

  But this isn't your average rally – it's a celebration of camaraderie, a testament to the spirit of riding, and an opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you're swapping stories around the campfire or carving through scenic mountain passes, you'll be surrounded by kindred spirits who share your love for the open road.

  And with our support team by your side, you can focus on soaking in the adventure without a worry. Enjoy delicious catered meals, travel light with your gear carried by our support wagon, and ride with confidence knowing that help is always just a call away.

  So, who's ready to experience the ultimate adventure? Join us at the BMW Club of Northern California's  Range of Light Gypsy Tour and embark on a journey that will leave you breathless with wonder and longing for the next great ride. Let's hit the road together and make memories that will last a lifetime! ️

  Riders can look forward to:

  • Two days of some of the best riding in the State, destinations unknown.
  • 3 nights grassy camping.
    
  • Hot shower Saturday Night.
  • Catered dinners Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights
    
  • Complimentary cold drinks each night!
  • Poker Run with great prizes!
  • Sag wagon to haul your gear (soft luggage only). 
    
  • Rescue wagon in case there's a problem.
  • Printed route booklets, shared Rever route files/downloadable .gpx files.
  • Rally shirts, pins, and stickers. 
  • Great Camaraderie. 
  • BEST. TIME. EVER.

  The Range of Light Gypsy Tour is part adventure, part test piece, part endurance event, part riding tour, part camp-out, and 100% fun.  This year the fun starts at the Butte County Fairgrounds  in Gridley, CA.  Check-in and gate registrations open at 3:00 P.M. 

  And as with all BMW NorCal events, riders of all brands of motorcycles are welcome to ride in the ROL, as long as the bikes are street legal, in sound working order, registered and insured. And remember, BMW motorcycle owners are eligible for Club membership with their registration and payment of the annual dues! This is a nod to the dedication of ROL Gypsy Tour riders, and the riding and camping involved with this event is the foundation the BMW NorCal Club is built on. 

  
  

  
  

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• Cornering Skills Class - Stockton Little 99 Raceway

  • When
    15 Sep 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Little 99 Raceway, Stockton
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  We have arranged a special discount for Club members to attend a training program to improve your cornering skills. The event will be on September 15th at the Stockton Little 99 Raceway.

  Correct cornering technique is critical for safety and makes riding twisties effortless. Even riders with many years of experience can benefit from this program. Any motorcycle/rider that needs to go around corners is welcome including GSs with knobbies.

  The course is offered by Superbike Coach and is run on the Stockton Little 99 kart track – the perfect venue to work on skills at a pace that is not intimidating. Superbike Coach will give Club members a 20% discount off the regular price of $199 per class. This class should also qualify for a $50 rebate from the BMW MOA Foundation (see link below) which reduces the total cost to $100. Bargain!

  The full course is 3 days, but you will benefit even if you only attend the first day (Cornering Class Day 1) on September 15th. The discount code is good for all 3 Cornering Classes if you take them in sequence.

  To read about the program and register for the event, go to: https://www.superbike-coach.com/ . The discount is only offered to currently paid up Club members. You will need to enter your Club membership number when you register for the event. For Club members only, the discount code is: bmw_norcal. Non-members can register for the class but are not eligible for the discount.

  To claim a rebate from the MOA Foundation, go here: MOA Foundation Paul B Rebate

  If you plan to attend this course, please complete the registration procedure on the Superbike Coach website (above) and then also let us know you will attend by registering on the BMW NorCal website (click the "Register" button with this email).  That way we will know how many people are going.  Registering on the Club website does NOT get you into the program!

  
  

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• September Member Meeting and Campout Hornswoggle

  • Start
    28 Sep 2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    29 Sep 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Near Camptonville, CA
  • Spaces left
    31
  • Registered
    44 registrants

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  This Months campout brings us to Hornswoggle Group Campground near Camptonville in the Tahoe National Forest.  

  We have a great group ride planned for Saturday.  Breakfast meetup and ride details will be sent with the email confirming your registration.

  We will need to monitor fire restrictions as the rules are changing fast in response to this season's heavy fire activity.  As of August 1, 2024 Tahoe National Forest in under Stage 3 Restrictions, which prohibit open fires including campfires.  Gas stoves are allowed.  Charcoal is not.
  

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• October Member Meeting and Campout Manchester KOA

  • Start
    25 Oct 2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    27 Oct 2024
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Manchester, CA
  • Spaces left
    160

  

  
  

  This years Octoberfest will bring us to Manchester KOA on October 26/27th.  We will be hosting this event in collaboration with the Airhead Beemer Club.   We are going to have a catered meal on Saturday and 2 nights of camping.  In order to be included in the meal for Saturday night you must be registered by October 11th.  We are looking forward to seeing you!

  All attendees MUST be registered.  This includes Pillions and guests.

  
  

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• December Campout - Salt Point

  • Start
    07 Dec 2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    08 Dec 2024
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Salt Point State Park, Jenner CA
  • Spaces left
    40

  
  

  Our December meeting and campout will be held at Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County.

  Registration will open approximately 30 days before the event.

  Salt Point State Park covers 6,000 acres on the coast of Northern California, with 20 miles of hiking trails and over 6 miles of a rough rocky coastline including Salt Point which protrudes into the Pacific Ocean. The park also features the first underwater preserves in California. The constant impact of the waves forms the rocks into many different shapes. These rocks continue underwater providing a wide variety of habitats for marine organisms.

  We will be camping in winter coastal conditions so the weather will be cool and there will be overnight fog.  Dress accordingly!

  The ride meetup location and navigation files will be provided after registration.

  Must be registered to attend the campout.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• January Campout - Sugarloaf Ridge SP

  • Start
    25 Jan 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    26 Jan 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood CA
  • Spaces left
    50

  
  

  Our January, 2025 meeting and campout will be held at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.

  Registration will open approximately 30 days before the event. The ride meetup location and navigation files will be provided after registration.

  Sugarloaf Ridge State Park contains the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. It runs through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor, beneath scenic rock outcroppings, and is surrounded at times by redwoods and ferns. A 25-foot waterfall flows after the winter rains. There is a self-guided nature trail along Sonoma Creek that starts near the picnic area.

  On a clear day, visitors can see views of the Sierra Nevada and the Golden Gate bridge from the 2729-foot summit of Bald Mountain.

  The non-profit Valley of the Moon Observatory Association provides year-round astronomy education and interpretation programs at the Robert Ferguson Observatory within Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Program fees vary, some are free with the payment of the park's Day Use Fee. There are three telescopes and the New Generation 40-inch Telescope Project at the Ferguson Observatory which will be one of the largest telescopes dedicated for public viewing. For more information and public viewing schedules, visit www.rfo.org.

  Dogs must be on a leash under your control at all times. Dogs are not allowed on trails. Dogs must be in a tent, camper or enclosed vehicle during the night.
  

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• February Campout - Plaskett Creek

  • Start
    21 Feb 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    23 Feb 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Plaskett Creek, Hwy 1 Big Sur
  • Spaces left
    80

  
  

  Our February meeting and campout will be held at Plaskett Creek on Highway 1 in Big Sur.  We have secured the primo campsites for both Friday and Saturday night.

  Registration will open approximately 30 days before the event.  The ride meetup location and navigation files will be emailed to you after registration.

  Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful location just minutes from Sand Dollar Beach, one of the largest and most popular beaches in central California. The campground is also a great launching point for exploration in the Los Padres National Forest.

  This will be a popular destination so our member no-show policy will be enforced.

  You must be registered to attend the campout.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• March campout - Death Valley

  • Start
    27 Mar 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    30 Mar 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Furnace Creek, Death Valley NP
  • Spaces left
    100

  
  

  Our March meeting and campout will be at Furnace Creek in Death Valley.   

  Registration will open approximately 30 days before the event.  
  

  Because of the distance involved we have secured the group campsite from Thursday through Monday, giving you plenty of time to relax and explore the area. There will be no organized Club ride.  Check the registration list, buddy up and make your own adventure!

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