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• 2022 BMW Norcal 49er Rally-Plumas County Fairgrounds

  • Start
    26 May 2022
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    30 May 2022
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Plumas County Fairgrounds, Quincy, CA
  • Registered
    533 registrants

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  Our Earlybird registration has closed but you can still register for the Rally however we have closed the T-shirt orders.  We MAY have some shirts available for purchase at the Rally however sized and quantity may be limited.  Online Registration will close May 18th.  After that, you will need to register at the Gate. 
  

  While we willl try our best to serve everyone at our Saturday Banquet, we might run out of food for the gate registrations.  

  
  

  We are excited to announce a fresh location for the 50th year of our 49er Rally, the Plumas County Fairgrounds in Quincy, CA.  The new location has miles of exciting roads to explore while the hospitality of Quincy will not disappoint.   

  The 49er Rally is the BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California's annual Memorial Day Weekend rally, with 50 years of tradition that predates the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America's (MOA) National Rally.  This is one of the West’s premier BMW Rallies not to be missed!

  As always, Rally goers can expect 4 nights of grassy tent camping, optional RV camping with water and electrical hook-ups, hot showers, cold drinks, great food, clinics, speakers, vendor displays, prize giveaways, and the camaraderie of lot of fantastic people from all over!  Plus, this year your Saturday Dinner is included for the early bird registrations! 

  Attendees will also have great local riding opportunities including Poker Runs, a self-guided road and GS rides as well as optional GS training courses and new think year a first responders’ course as well as friendly competitions. 

  
  

  AndS Cycles is the sponsor of our Saturday Night Banquet.  Thanks to their generous sponsorship we will be serving BBQ Tri-tip smoked on site with plenty of sides!  The banquet is sure to be a great time followed up with outstanding entertainment in the beer garden by Tony and the Tuff Times.  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Back again is Dennis Godwin and the GS Giants with their awesome challenge course. 

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Be sure and check out our Optional GS training courses provided by our exclusive GS training partner, Rawhide  Adventures. Space is limited so sign up fast!. 

  
  

  If safety is of concern, we are offering a 7 hour first responders course by Road Guardians. 

  Early Bird Registration Pricing is good thru April 30th and includes your Saturday dinner.

  If you are a vendor or speaker (or would like to be) or have questions about the 49er Rally, please click here to email Mark Rodda, the 49er Chair.

  
  

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• Rawhyde Intro to ADV Course-Friday

  • When
    27 May 2022
  •  
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Plumas County Fairgrounds
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

   

  

  
  

   
  

  The Intro Beginner Course is a scaled-down version of the 2-day Intro to Adventure training program offered at the Rawhyde facilities in California and Colorado.  Riders with no past experience with riding off-road or those looking to significantly increase their comfort off-road will benefit tremendously from the skills taught during this course.  

  The course will cover the top five mistakes all street riders make in the dirt as well as teach you a series of "building-block" skills that will get you comfortable with the basics of riding the dirt roads of the world. 

  Topics covered include 

  • Body position for effective off-road riding 
    
  • Throttle, brake, and clutch techniques (requires more finesse than street riding). 
    
  • Weight-shift techniques for steering. 
    
  • Balance techniques 
    
  • Turning technique using counterbalancing. 
    
  • Obstacle avoidance. 
    
  • How to control front and rear wheel skids. 

  We may also cover the following areas during the course in the morning or during the guided off-road ride in the afternoon

  • Hard acceleration technique on dirt and gravel. 
    
  • Hill climbing & traction control. 
    
  • Descending steep hills in a controlled manner. 
    
  • How to recover from a stall on a steep hill. 
    
  • How to turn around, fully loaded on a steep hill.
    

  The cost of the program is $295 and includes 4 hours of instruction in the morning followed by a guided off-road ride that enables you to put your skills to use.  At the end of the day, celebrate your accomplishments with a refreshment in the Beer Garden. 

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• Rawhyde Intermediate ADV Course-Friday

  • When
    27 May 2022
  •  
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Plumas County Fairgrounds
  • Spaces left
    2

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  The Intermediate/Advanced Course is a scaled-down version of the Next Step curriculum and is best for those that have some comfort riding off-road and understand the basics of counterbalancing, throttle, brake, and clutch control controls training program but what to refresh and hone those skills as well as develop them to the next level. This is a great class for riders who have already taken a beginner course and want to reinforce the learnings, eliminate bad habits and gain greater confidence riding off-road. 

  The course will include a refresher of important skills such as body position, counterbalancing, controlling front and rear wheel skids, and throttle brake and clutch control.

  After the refresher, we will cover:

  • Narrow line riding. One of the most important skills on a motorcycle is “putting the bike where you want it”.  This skill will be developed or enhanced with drills and exercises that focus on “holding the line” from actual trail riding scenarios to riding between parallel logs and other similar exercises. 
    
  • High-speed braking and the basics of skid turning – many people are fearful of “locking up the brakes”, but if you know what to do skidding is a great way to either initiate or finish a turn. 

  Other areas we may cover either in the training or on the guided ride include:

  • Hard acceleration technique on dirt and gravel. 
    
  • Hill climbing & traction control. 
    
  • Descending steep hills in a controlled manner. 
    
  • How to recover from a stall on a steep hill. 
    
  • How to turn around, fully loaded on a steep hill.

  The cost of the program is $295 and includes 4 hours of instruction in the morning followed by a guided off-road ride that enables you to put your skills to use.  At the end of the day, celebrate your accomplishments with a refreshment in the Beer Garden. 

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• Rawhyde Intro to ADV Course-Saturday

  • When
    28 May 2022
  •  
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Plumas County Fairgrounds
  • Spaces left
    1

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  The Intro Beginner Course is a scaled-down version of the 2-day Intro to Adventure training program offered at the Rawhyde facilities in California and Colorado.  Riders with no past experience with riding off-road or those looking to significantly increase their comfort off-road will benefit tremendously from the skills taught during this course.  

  The course will cover the top five mistakes all street riders make in the dirt as well as teach you a series of "building-block" skills that will get you comfortable with the basics of riding the dirt roads of the world. 

  Topics covered include 

  • Body position for effective off-road riding 
    
  • Throttle, brake, and clutch techniques (requires more finesse than street riding). 
    
  • Weight-shift techniques for steering. 
    
  • Balance techniques 
    
  • Turning technique using counterbalancing. 
    
  • Obstacle avoidance. 
    
  • How to control front and rear wheel skids. 

  We may also cover the following areas during the course in the morning or during the guided off-road ride in the afternoon

  • Hard acceleration technique on dirt and gravel. 
    
  • Hill climbing & traction control. 
    
  • Descending steep hills in a controlled manner. 
    
  • How to recover from a stall on a steep hill. 
    
  • How to turn around, fully loaded on a steep hill.
    

  The cost of the program is $295 and includes 4 hours of instruction in the morning followed by a guided off-road ride that enables you to put your skills to use.  At the end of the day, celebrate your accomplishments with a refreshment in the Beer Garden. 

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• Rawhyde Intermediate ADV Course-Saturday

  • When
    28 May 2022
  •  
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Plumas County Fairgrounds
  • Spaces left
    3

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  The Intermediate/Advanced Course is a scaled-down version of the Next Step curriculum and is best for those that have some comfort riding off-road and understand the basics of counterbalancing, throttle, brake, and clutch control controls training program but what to refresh and hone those skills as well as develop them to the next level. This is a great class for riders who have already taken a beginner course and want to reinforce the learnings, eliminate bad habits and gain greater confidence riding off-road.

   
  The course will include a refresher of important skills such as body position, counterbalancing, controlling front and rear wheel skids, and throttle brake and clutch control.

  After the refresher, we will cover:

  • Narrow line riding. One of the most important skills on a motorcycle is “putting the bike where you want it”.  This skill will be developed or enhanced with drills and exercises that focus on “holding the line” from actual trail riding scenarios to riding between parallel logs and other similar exercises. 
    
  • High-speed braking and the basics of skid turning – many people are fearful of “locking up the brakes”, but if you know what to do skidding is a great way to either initiate or finish a turn. 

  Other areas we may cover either in the training or on the guided ride include:

  • Hard acceleration technique on dirt and gravel. 
    
  • Hill climbing & traction control. 
    
  • Descending steep hills in a controlled manner. 
    
  • How to recover from a stall on a steep hill. 
    
  • How to turn around, fully loaded on a steep hill.

  The cost of the program is $295 and includes 4 hours of instruction in the morning followed by a guided off-road ride that enables you to put your skills to use.  At the end of the day, celebrate your accomplishments with a refreshment in the Beer Garden. 

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• Chief Joesph Rally

  • Start
    16 Jun 2022
  • End
    19 Jun 2022
  • Location
    John Day Oregon

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  Plan an epic road trip through local National Parks and Monuments to join your friends at the 42^nd Annual Chief Joseph Rally in John Day Oregon.  Enjoy some the best riding in the Northwest!  There is no organized club ride to the event however if you are planning to attend, please register and help other members find riding partners for the trip. 
  

  Attendance will be limited, and pre-registration is required.  Registration will begin April 1^st and end June 7^th. Please sign up and get further details at the website: BMWRO.org   No ability to register at the gate.  Existing COVID-19 protocols, local, and state mandates will be in effect. 

  At the Grant County Fairgrounds, your entry includes camping, showers, Friday and Saturday dinners, live music, seminars, moto movies, door prizes, vendors, and our warm Oregon comradery. Motels, RV parks, restaurants, and groceries are within a few blocks walking distance.  Team Oregon will be offering some of their popular riding skill classes.  Planned activities will include guided road and GS rides.  Self-guided ride maps will be available.  

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• June election meeting Folsom State Park

  • Start
    25 Jun 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    26 Jun 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Folsom State Park-Negro Bar Group Site
  • Spaces left
    142
  • Registered
    18 registrants

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  It's official.  The June Election meeting will be held at the Negro Bar Group Sites 1-3 in Lake Folsom State Park.  This is a convinent location for many of our members to drive a big turnout.

  WildWood BBQ will provide an optional  BBQ dinner cooked onsite serving Beef ribs, chicken and Italian Sausage with green salad, baked beans and corn.  The President, Treasurer, Historian and Secretary are up for election this year so think about running for a position or nominating a fellow member.  The current holders of these positions will help tremdously get you up to speed on the role and continue to help as needed. The current Board has served for a number of years and it's time for some fresh perspective. 

  The Breakfast and ride will be posted later. 

  
  

  
  

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• GS Giants Go Big Rally-Dolores CO

  • Start
    28 Jul 2022
  • End
    31 Jul 2022
  • Location
    Dolores, Co
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Who wants to head to Dolores Colorado for the GS Giants Go Big Rally.  This is a premier riding event for GS off road crowd with lots of great options for the 1,000 mile ride to the event.  This is not an organized club event but if our members are planning to attend a way to get connected. If we get a large enought group we might organize a littel more.  

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• July Campout-TBD

  • Start
    30 Jul 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    31 Jul 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    36
  • Registered
    36 registrants

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  Bad News!  The Hayden Flat campground is closed and our reservation cancelled.  We are looking for alternatives and will post up when secured. 

  Hayden Flat Campground is located 31 miles west of Weaverville, CA along CA Highway 299 at an elevation of 1200'. Located on the Wild and Scenic portion of the Trinity River, this campground is a wonderful place to camp when enjoying all the river has to offer. Route sheet and breakfast location will be posted later in the year 

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• August Campout-Pioneer Trail Group site A and C

  • Start
    27 Aug 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    28 Aug 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Hayden Flat Group Site
  • Spaces left
    69
  • Registered
    31 registrants

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  Pioneer Trail Group Campground offers groups othe opportunity to camp near the beautiful Pinecrest Lake. The campground is located within the Pinecrest Recreational Area just 2 miles from the lake, which beckons visitors with excellent fishing, boating, hiking and swimming opportunities. In this spectacular mountain region, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer. We have reserved Group Site A and C and have room for 100. 
  

   Route sheet and breakfast location will be posted later in the year 

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• September Campout-Chinquapin Group Campground, Cave Junc Oregon

  • Start
    23 Sep 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    25 Sep 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Chinquapin Group Campground,
  • Spaces left
    48
  • Registered
    27 registrants

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  September will be the most ambitions club campout in a while.  We are headed to Oregon.  Because of the distance, we have reserved the campsite for both Friday and Saturday.  There are outstanding riding opportunities in the southern part of Oregon 

  The Chinquapin Group Campground is located at the former site of the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. During the Great Depression from 1933- 1941 the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was home to over 200 men who worked on projects in the Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Today, the only structure currently remaining at the site is the historic Grayback Ranger Station, constructed by CCC crews around 1936 and located immediately adjacent to the Chinquapin Group Campground. The large Port- Orford cedar tree located near the back of the parking area was dedicated in 2011 as the 56th Oregon State Heritage Tree and is a living reminder of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Camp Oregon Caves CCC camp.  Water, picnic tables and fire rings are readily available at three locations in the campground and a restroom is located at the back of the parking area. Within a short walking distance there are swimming areas in Grayback Creek and creek side trails with meadows, marshes, spring wildflowers, wildlife and berry picking. Sept Visitors can continue 10 miles east on Hwy 46 and visit Oregon Caves National Monument for a tour of one of the few marble caves in the world.

   Route sheet and breakfast location will be posted later in the year 

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• Oktoberfest Member Meeting-Codorniz Recreation Area Campground Eastman Lake

  • Start
    29 Oct 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    30 Oct 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Codorniz Group Campsite-Raymond CA
  • Spaces left
    137
  • Registered
    23 registrants

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  2021 was such a great party we are going back to Codorniz  so break out your lederhosen, grab your stein, and get ready for some fun! While it’t will be hard to top 2021 we have some plans in the works that make this a not to miss event. This year's Oktoberfest General Meeting and campout is at Codorniz Recreation Area Group Campground SOUT loop located on the shore of Eastman Lake in Raymond East of Merced.  With a capacity for 160 we’ll have plenty of space! The facilities have a covered pavilion and huge bbq for our dinner. We are also simplifying the event.  It’s all prepay.  $10 for members and $25 for guests.  We are planning more of everything including the beer!

  In order to be confirmed for the dinner, you must register by end of day, Friday, October 21th. 

  
  

  2021 Oct Club Ride to Codorniz Group Campsite GPX Route

  Rever Route

  Google Route-Use at your own risk as the route may change dynamically based on road conditions. 

  2021 Sept Club Ride to Codorniz Group Camp Route Sheet 

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• November Campout-TBD

  • Start
    03 Dec 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    04 Dec 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    53
  • Registered
    19 registrants

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  We have been bamboozled again by Liberty Glen.  They are still closed so we are looking for another place.  

  Our November club meeting, which is held the first weekend in December due to Thanksgiving is headed to the Liberty Glen Group Campsite at Lake Sonoma.  Lets hope it doesn't get cancelled as they are still rebuilding parts of the site after fires in the area.  The breakfast and route will be posted later in the year

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• November Meeting-Liberty Glen Group Site E, Sonoma

  • Start
    03 Dec 2022
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    04 Dec 2022
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Liberty Glen Group Site E, Sonoma
  • Spaces left
    75

  
  

  We are headed to Liberty Glen Group Site E in Sonoma for our November campout.  It's a great site for a winter campout with plenty of room to spread out and outstanding roads to ride.  We will post more details about the breakfast spot and ride in September when we open registration. 

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