The 49er Rally

This event is the BMW Club of Northern California's annual rally with 47 years of tradition and predating the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America's (MOA) National Rally. Last year we had over 500 Riders in attendance. 

Admission includes: Four nights of blissful grassy camping, hot showers, great self guided GS and street rides, tons of events, games and seminars, live music, and a lot of fabulous motorcycle people! There's a reason why this is considered the best BMW motorcycle Rally of the year!

Click here for a video of a past 49er Rally.

Camping Accommodations 

Enjoy 4 relaxing nights under the beautiful star filled sky. Perfect T-Shirt weather. Nestled among the trees and shaded lawn areas the tent camp sites at the Mariposa fairgrounds provides a serene setting to relax after a day of adventure. Electric and water hookups are available for RV’s. We have restrooms and hot showers. Plus complimentary WiFi!

Food, Drink, and Live Music

Relax and unwind with plenty of great food, drinks, and live music! A few steps away is our Bier Garden with a great selection of adult beverages.

Like music? We have live bands for your listening pleasure!

This is your weekend! 

Local Rides

So you want to take a break from the rally and hop on your bike? You are in the perfect spot to explore California's Gold Country or the Sierra Nevada foothills! We offer great self guided road and GS routes for you to explore. Head out solo or sign up with others. Never a dull day on this 49er Rally!

Great Speakers & Vendors

Interested in an overseas motorcycling adventure? Or perhaps want to know more about packing gear stuff efficiently? Looking to upgrade your lights, windshields, or need lighter equipment for your camping needs? The 49er has informative and riveting speakers and great vendors, often offering great Rally deals. Come see for yourself!

GS Giants Course

Returning this year is the GS Giants Course, courtesy of master course-builder Dennis Godwin and the GS Giants. Challenge yourself and test your skills on this larger than life course or watch all the action and cheer for your friends.

GS Clinics

Take your riding skills to the next level by joining a GS clinic course. Spots are filling up so register soon!

Joining the line-up this year is Pat Jacques teaching her two day Ladies GS Clinic. So ladies come learn or brush up on your off-road skills and take advantage of her special 49er Rally rates! Click here to register for Pat's class. 

And as always we have pro BMW trainer/coach Lance Thomas (formerly of RawHyde Adventures.) offering his curriculum designed to grant riders a simple, achievable ladder of skills. Lance is offering 4 class options. 

Daily Events

Challenge yourself! Don’t miss out on the traditional English Trials and the snail speed “Slow Race” events! Lots of fun! Sign -ups required. If you’re feeling lucky join us on the 50/50 raffles and the Poker Run! And don't forget about the loads of raffle prizes. 

Ride an Airhead? This year look for a beefed up Airhead presence as the Airheads Beemer Club will be moving in to Airhead Central. Bring your airhead or just questions, there's always some sort of airhead clinic or repair going on...