BMW Motorcycle Owners to Converge in Yosemite & California's Gold Country for Unparalleled Riding & Events at 40th Annual 49er Rally, May 24-28, 2012 in Mariposa CA
This Memorial Day weekend (May 24-28) BMW riders from all over the west, converge in Mariposa CA for the BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California's 40th anniversary celebration of the 49er Rally, named for California's historic gold country. BMW NorCal is the oldest chartered BMW club in California.
Experience the outstanding scenery and history of Yosemite and California’s Gold Country while riding hundreds of miles of world-class roads from the paved to the unpaved, all from your secured campsite at the Mariposa Fairgrounds.
Enjoy four nights of secure camping/showers at the Mariposa Fairgrounds, food, drink, events, and tours with hundreds of like-minded BMW motorcycle riders for an online pre-registration fee of only $40. ($49 at the gate). $16 additional for Saturday dinner. All riders are welcome. Non-BMW riders require a sponsor.
The 49er Rally also welcomes several speakers to Mariposa:
International adventure rider Carla King, author, cofounder of the new online magazine MotoSFO.com will talk about her worldwide motorcycle adventures.
Rene Cormier, founder of Renedian Adventures and author of "The University of Gravel Roads" will discuss riding in wild Africa – its beauty and unique challenges.
Best of the West on a Single GS highlights paved and unpaved riding from California’s Lost Coast to Montana’s Going to the Sun by rider Wynne Benti.
In addition to vendors, travel and tech sessions, the 49er Poker Run with gold and silver coin prizes, English Trials, motorcycle skills and safety clinic, GS Ride, Concours judging event, over $2,500 in door prizes will be awarded.
Register online at: www.bmwnorcal.org/49er/ before for May 17, 2012 for $40 ($49 at the gate). Vendor info: Mike Morlin (415) 587-5158
Contact: Z Ortiz
Phone: (415) 587-5158
E-mail: registration49er@yahoo.com
www.bmwnorcal.org/49er/
Z Ortiz
650-333-5870
http://bmwnorcal.org/
Mike Morlin (Vendors): 415-587-5158
Wynne Benti (Info): 760-937-5545
BMW NorCal's 40th Annual 49er Rally logo
BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California's 40th Annual 49er Rally, Memorial Day weekend May 24-28, 2012
Breakfast tour to the Ahwahnee at the BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California's 49er Rally
Riders stop to admire the view of Yosemite Valley on riding tour at the BMW Motorcycle Club's Annual 49er Rally in Mariposa, CA, Memorial Day weekend. Photo: Scot Marburger
Ride the Gold Country's historic backroads at the Annual 49er Rally on Memorial Day
Scot Marburger, on a BMW R100GS, stops to enjoy the solitude of a backroad at the BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California's 49er Rally in Mariposa, Memorial Day weekend. Photo: Wynne Benti
"The View" of Yosemite Valley awaits riders at the 49er Rally
The BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California celebrates their 40th annual 49er Rally, Memorial Day weekend, May 24-28, 2012 at Mariposa Fairgrounds, in the heart of the California's Gold Country and Yosemite. Photo: Wynne Benti
BMW 1200GS does the tight turn at the 49er English Trials
The 49er English Trials competition tests the skill level of riders with obstacles, tight turns, steep ascents and descents.