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• July Member Meeting and Campout Quaking Aspen

  • Start
    26 Jul 2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    28 Jul 2024
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Quaking Aspen Group Campsite
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
    60 registrants

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  The July Campout and Member meeting is at the Quaking Aspen Group Campground in the Giant Sequoia National Monument near numerous distinctive sequoia groves, including McIntyre Grove and Freeman Creek Grove, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. 

  Member Registration opens July 1 and guest registration opens July 5th.  

  To take advantage of this great location, the Club ride will be on FRIDAY July 26th.  The meetup breakfast is at the Black Bear Diner in Gilroy at 395 Leavesley Rd. Breakfast is at 8 AM. KSU is 9 AM.  The Group ride route files will be sent in your confirmation email.   We know this can be confusing so, by way of clarification:  don't show up for the group ride on Saturday!  We'll already be at the campsite! 

  About the Campground

  The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes.

  The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

  • You can explore nearby sequoia groves. Bear Creek Grove has a trail that winds through the Belknap Complex along Bear Creek and the Tule River.
  • The Freeman Creek Grove is also a popular destination. At 1,425 acres, this immense unlogged grove features several large sequoias, including the President George Bush Tree.
  • There is fishing in area streams and the Tule River. For hiking, the Summit Trailhead is 10 miles north of the campground.
  • The Trail of 100 Giants is 10 miles away. Possible day trips include Dome Rock and the Needles rock formation and lookout.

  All riders planning to camp must be registered

  See how much fun we had after the event - https://www.yogile.com/202407qaspen

  

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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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• August Member Meeting and Campout Lassen National Park

  • Start
    16 Aug 2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    18 Aug 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lost Creek Group Campground, Lassen National Park
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    47 registrants

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  This Months campout brings us to the beautiful Lassen National Park.  The campground is at 5,700 feet so we will enjoy cool evenings while the rest of California swelters.

  Registration will be limited to 50 participants.  Club Members will have priority for registration - members can sign up starting July 15th; non members can sign up beginning July 23rd.   Our no-show fee policy is in effect for this event.

  Unless you have a park pass or lifetime pass you will be charged an entrance fee to get into the park, regardless of campground reservation.  Pets are not allowed on the trails and in camp they must be on a leash.

  This is a remote camping area so please be aware:  There are no gas stations and no cellular service in the park.  Be sure to top off your tank before entering the Park.  Plan your route home in advance and be sure to have enough fuel when you arrive at Camp to get to the next gas station on your way home!

  The Club ride will start in Woodland on Saturday, August 17th.  Breakfast and ride details will be sent with confirmation of registration.

  As always, you must be registered to attend the campout.  Unregistered attendees may be asked to pack up and move to make space for those who have registered.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• The 2024 RANGE OF LIGHT GYPSY TOUR!

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

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  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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• September Member Meeting and Campout Hornswoggle Group Campground

  • Start
    28 Sep 2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    29 Sep 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Near Camptonville, CA
  • Spaces left
    75

  
  

  
  

  Registration will open up approx. 30 days before the campout along with more details.

  Please REVIEW The Fire Restrictions Carefully   As of July 1, 2024 Tahoe National Forest in under Stage 1 Restrictions

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

  Breakfast details sent with confirmation of registration, start location TBD

  Must be registered to attend the campout.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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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.   More details to follow.  Registration will open approximately 30 days before the event.

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

  
  

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