Riding and camping Northern California and beyond, since 1965!

BMW NorCal is offering a new service to any motorcyclist looking to enroll in or renew their membership with the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association), the oldest advocate of motorcyclist rights in the country. Use the club link to enroll/renew your membership and the club gets a small percentage back! Click Here or go to the AMA Enrollment page on the club website for more details.

Thanks!

A huge thanks to John Ellis for putting together another great newsletter!

Sept. Newsletter

And keep in mind folks, John is always looking for great content so let him know if you have some neat tale to tell or adventure to share. And all the better if you can provide related pictures. You can reach John at john.g.ellis@comcast.net. 

Thanks and enjoy the newsletter!

Big News!

After a 19 year lapse, BMW Norcal has become a Chartered Club with the AMA. Go to http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/For-Members  to see what membership will do for you. Interested in an AMA membership? Enroll through us, we are an AMA Affiliate Club. Contact Nick at TourCaptain@bmwnorcal.org for more details and on how to enroll.  

Great news campers! The new Board of Directors has enacted a new camping fee structure. Starting in July the camping fees for members is free and $10 for non-members. Look at the upcoming campouts and enjoy!

July 2017 Newsletter

June Newsletter

It's time for the annual Election Meeting and the Board of Directors is calling for nominations.  If there's someone in the club you think will make a good President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Safety Tech or Tour Captain, please nominate them today.  It's easy to nominate a member, simply click here and send an email to our President, Dan Rowe.  All names will be posted to the home page of the club website within 24 hours.  It's an honor to be nominated so please do so for someone you think will make a great contribution to the club in 2018.  Be sure to attend the Election Meeting on June 24th at Brannan Island State Park in Rio Vista.  This will be a catered event so register (click here) in advance to guarantee you'll receive a meal.  If you have any questions, shoot me an email at vicepresident@bmwnorcal.org. 

We have a few men's 2017 49'er t-shirts available in men's medium, XL and 2XL sizes.  The shirts look very nice this year, grey with the orange 49'er logo.  You can purchase for $23, includes shipping, click here!

• The forecast for the 49'er and Memorial Day Weekend is nothing short of FANTASTIC, mid 80's to low 90's!  
• It's not too late to pre-register online by Wednesday, 12 noon!
• Gate registration opens on Thuesday, the 25th, at 4:00 PM! 
• RVs, please ask the folks in registration for an RV Parking Pass, they are $60 for 4 days, water and electric hookups!
• GS Clinic, there are 1 or 2 slots remaining for Friday or Saturday click on the days to learn more and register!)
• Everyone entering the 49'er Rally must stop at registration and receive a wristband!  If you are bringing your RV
• Visit Rally HQ to buy 50/50 tickets, Poker Run hands, turn in raffle tickets, turn in rally awards ballot, pick up a map, check the schedule and much more!
• Club members, come to Rally HQ to renew your membership, update your website logon credentials or account and confirm the due date for your next membership pin! 

49'er Rally 2017 Schedule