BMW Riders Association

10/17/2026

WELLSBORO, PA HERE WE COME!

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2027 BMW Riders Association National Rally!

📍 Tioga County Fairgrounds | Wellsboro, PA
📅 July 22–25, 2027

Your Gateway to Adventure! Come ride and explore the breathtaking Pennsylvania Grand Canyon region!

🎟️ RA Members: $75 through February 28
🎟️ Non-Members: $85

👉 Register today: https://rally.bmwra.org/

Head to Wellsboro, PA for the 2027 BMW RA Rally, your Gateway to Adventure —come ride the beautiful Pennsylvania Grand Canyon region.

07/16/2026

The July-August 2026 On The Level has a lot of great content for you! If you are a current BMW RA member, you can access the digital issue now.

The September-October issue will soon be in production and if you want to contribute to the next OTL, reach out to [email protected].

https://www.bmwra.org/otl-magazine See less

06/19/2026

Come ride in our Moto games at the rally today, Friday at 5pm behind building A. There are prizes!! If you’re not riding bring a chair and drinks to cheer on the participants!!

06/18/2026

It's Rally time in Wisconsin! If your looking for the Seminars they are in the same building as the showers which are behind the Grandstand. We have some great speakers, come on over!

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Map GPX Routes 2026 Riding the Driftless Rally Schedule Day 1 – Thursday, June 18 } 10am to 5pm  Building C Vendor Marketplace Open } 10am to 6pm  Building C BMWRA Rally Store Open } 10am to 7pm  Building C Registration Open } 11am Food Vendors Open } Noon ...

05/11/2026

Volunteer sign-up is now live for our Riding the Driftess Rally in Wisconsin!

From registration and setup to security and first aid, volunteers help make the rally happen. Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, we’d love to have you on the team.

Volunteer link is in the comments...

05/02/2026

There’s a version of the Midwest your brain expects: flattened by ice, squared off by surveyors, roads laid down like graph paper.

The Driftless Area refuses all of that.

Visit the article to learn about the Ice Age shenanigans that created this terrain and why your motorcycle DREAMS of these roads!

The BMWRA’s flagship national rally will take place in the heart of The Driftless in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, June 18-21, 2026 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.

Highlights:
- FREE Thursday night dogs and b**r sponsored by Bob’s Motorcycles
- FREE brat supper at the rally for those who register online by June 1
- Music both Friday and Saturday nights
- Ride routes available
- FREE primitive camping
- Affordable RV sites with electric & water hookups
- Discounted hotel options
- Moto Games, a crowd favorite whether competing or cheering
- Women Who Ride meetup
- Engaging speaker sessions filled with inspiring stories, practical skills, and real-world riding insights

Register at rally.bmwra.org.

Questions? Drop 'em in the comments ⤵

There's a sweet deal for members through Feb 29 as the BMW Riders Association 2024 National Rally launches ticket sales! Visit our website to secure your ticket.

04/02/2026

🎧 Podcast Spotlight: Fair Talk #54 – BMW RA Rally

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Fair Talk Podcast recently sat down with our Co-Rally Chairs, Bob Alexander and Randy Boris, to talk all things Riding the Driftless.

In this episode, they share why the BMW Riders Association is bringing this national rally back to the fairgrounds—last hosted here in 2011—and what makes this year’s event so special.

You’ll hear behind-the-scenes insights into the rally, plus stories from years of riding across the U.S., Canada, and beyond…with a few laughs along the way.

🎙️ Take a listen and get excited for what’s coming to Chippewa Falls!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gxsLZsQ7P6Z5dd03pOy7Y?si=b6WsYt7GSESDFj1xS3IwSA

Eau Claire Hometown Media · Episode

03/30/2026

Order Your Rally T-Shirt

Register today for the BMW Riders Association Riding the Driftless National Rally to purchase your official rally shirt!

Pre-orders close Monday, May 18, 2026 and must be placed during online registration.

Shirts are available in short sleeve, long sleeve, and women’s short sleeve styles. A limited supply of rally T-shirts will be available on-site.

Register here at: https://rally.bmwra.org

03/30/2026

Register before April 15, 2026 to ensure that you get your included Southern Alps Weekend 2026 rally shirt!

If you have booked a room already with the Big Lynn Lodge and have NOT YET registered with the BMW RA for the weekend, be sure to do so in order to not miss out on your shirt! After April 15, shirt orders will close!

Register for the event at https://bmwra.org/southern-alps-weekend-2026/

03/30/2026

Back by popular demand, the BMW Riders Associaton Anthem shirt is again available with a new, updated design! Featuring the iconic R100RS, this shirt represents the values and essence of the BMW Riders Association. You can get yours at shop.bmwra.org for $30.00 (all sizes)!

https://shop.bmwra.org/bmwra/shop/home