The BMW Club of Battle Creek (BMW MOA #14 and BMW RA #349)


Founded in 1971, The BMW Club of Battle Creek, Michigan (BCBMW Club), is the 14th Chartered Club of BMW MOA and the 349th Chartered Club of BMW RA.

We are a fun group of motorcyclists, who enjoy riding, maintaining and talking about all things related to BMW motorcycles.

In addition to monthly meetings and ride destinations (weather permitting), our club  sponsors the  Original Mini-Rally  the first weekend in May each year.

BMW Club of Battle Creek

If you are visiting our site for the first time, we invite you to have a look around, join us at an event or attend a meeting and consider becoming a member. 

Better yet, get out and ride!!!

 


Announcing Our
50th Annual Original Mini-Rally
May 5-7, 2023


BMW Club of Battle Creek
returns to Circle Pines Center in Delton, MI
for our 50th Annual Original Mini Rally

This year, we again welcome Motocross Champion Jeff Stanton to share information about his off-road riding adventures and some great off-road riding tips.  He'll also be leading field events at 4pm on Saturday afternoon.
 
BMW Motorcycles of Grand Rapids
will be on hand to offer demo rides and answer your questions about the newest BMW motorcycle line-up. 

Click ==> Mini-Rally  for more details. 
Check back often, as we'll be updating the rally information regularly.


Rally Location


Circle Pines Center
8650 Mullen Rd.
Delton, MI  49046


Club Meeting Update

Regular Monthly club meetings have resumed!!! 

Our next meeting will be held on
 Sunday May 7, 2022 at Circle Pines Center
after Mini Rally clean-up (approximately 10:30am)

Our June Monthly meeting will be held on
Saturday, June 3, 2023
at
 Liz's Parkview Cafe in Richland, MI

Check the club calendar for meeting details. 

Keep an eye on your e-mail and the club calendar for updates on time and agenda. 


Suggestions for future meeting sites should be directed to Tracy S. or Donna B.

 


Club Mileage Contest

As announced at the March club meeting, it's almost time for our annual Club Mileage Contest to begin!  It's easy to join the fun, and you could win "fabulous" prizes and kudos for your accomplishments. 


This year's contest begins April 1, 2023.  Here's how you can participate:


Register your beginning odometer(s):
  1. On April 1, 2023:  Take a photo of your odometer(s) and send to Mike S. no later than April 30, 2023.

  2. RIDE!!! RIDE!!! RIDE!!!

Register your ending odometers(s) this fall:
  3. Take a photo of your odometer(s) at the end of the contest (November 3, 2023) and send it to Mike S. bu November 30,2023.

Share your adventure stories and photos along the way.

Winners will be awarded prizes at our annual December dinner.


 


2022 Traction Training

Following the February club meeting, club member Don H. invited members to his home for 2022 Traction Training.  Don provided the bikes and instruction, and well-bundled club members practiced traction control on the snow.   What fun!

Thanks Don!

   

   

   

   




International Female Ride Day is Saturday, May 6, 2023

International Female Ride Day  
is Saturday, May 6, 2023  during the 50th Annual Original Mini Rally.  It's a great opportunity for motorcycle dealers, manufacturers and others in our community to witness the positive impact that women have on motorcycling. 

Meet other women riders at the Original Mini Rally and plan a day ride on Saturday.  

More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFemaleRideDay/





Club Calendar

The Club Calendar has been updated with events already planned for 2022.   We'll do our best to keep it current and relevent to our members' interests.

Use the  Calendar Tab  above for quick access to BCBMW Club-specific and local events of interest to our membership.

If you have something you'd like to have added, please send the updates to the Club Webmaster (here or in the right margin). 



Club Address Change

Effective following the February 2017 Club meeting, the Club's P.O. Box has been moved from Augusta to Battle Creek.   Our new mailing address is:

BMW Battle Creek Club
P.O. Box 427
Battle Creek, MI 49016-9000



Get Connected

Join us on Facebook! 

Just login into your Facebook account in a separate window, then click here.

Or login to Facebook and search "BMW Motorcycle Club of Battle Creek".
Once you are on the page click on the "LIKE" button to join in the fun.

If you just want to see the Facebook page without logging in, or without being a facebook member, just click on the facebook icon in the right margin above
(the letter f in the blue square).


Our calendar page now uses a Google calendar. Meetings, rides, and events will be added by the appropriate officer as they are scheduled. Click on a calendar item to see the details. Check often during riding season as impromptu rides could appear with very short notice.




Quick Links


Original Mini-Rally Information
Ready to Rally!
2023 Rally
 
 






Club Email


E-mail Webmaster

   

The BMW Motorcycle Club of Battle Creek is chartered by the BMWMOA #14 & BMWRA #349.

You can contact us at: info@bcbmwclub.com

or mail us at:

BMW Battle Creek Club
P.O. Box 427
Battle Creek, MI 49016-9000