2025 Motorstoria Rally Schedule

Day 1 – Thursday, August 28

Vendor Marketplace Open

BMWRA Rally Store Open

Swap Meet

Buy and/or sell your parts and gear—10% of each sale goes directly to support the BMW RA.

Registration Open

Food Trucks Open

Carlitos, Lemonade Lady

Know Your Rights: Legal Tips for Riders

Join the attorneys of DeGeorge & Polverini Law for a rider-focused session on legal issues that matter—from personal injury protection to what to do if you’re pulled over or involved in a crash. With experience in both criminal defense and personal injury law, Gianna DeGeorge and Michaella Polverini bring real-world insights and straight talk to help you stay informed and protected on the road. Q&A encouraged!

Door Prize Drawing #1

To Wave or Not to Wave: A Rider’s Dilemma

There are rules of the road, guidelines we follow when we ride, but what about the moral code of motorcyclists? During this session, we will discuss motorcycle etiquette and how it impacts the riding community. At the end of the session, participants will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their waves and other hand gestures that are used while riding! — Drew Alexander, BMW RA Board

Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures

General information about traveling in Europe and the pros and cons of doing it on your own versus with a touring company. Get a peek at Beach’s 2026 tour schedule! Owned and operated by Rob & Gretchen Beach, Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures is a specialized boutique agency that—since 1972—has been creating and conducting remarkable motorcycle riding adventures in countries throughout the world.

Bob’s Motorcycles Sponsored Hot Dogs & Beer

Beer Garden Open — Local and Traditional Beers

Meet Your BMW RA Board

Your board members will be grilling and serving hot dogs. Once you’re happily fed we will move to the speakers hall for an open meeting with the board. Bring your questions, comments, suggestions, after all the definition of a club is an organization dedicated to a particular interest, motorcycling.

“Muriel Meetup” Women’s Panel

Calling all ladies! Join a dynamite panel of inspiring women riders for a meet and greet at the Bandstand? Legendary long-distance rider Voni Glaves, author and traveler Tamela Rich, MOA high-mileage award winner Stephanie Pischke, and new RA board member and rider Cara Clifford Nelson will kick off Muriel Meetup with stories, camaraderie, and s’mores. It is our hope this will facilitate introductions between old and new women riders as well as foster life-long relationships.

Join Sam Booth for a Motorcycle Movie

Day 2 – Friday, August 29

Coffee

Breakfast

Carlitos — breakfast burritos

Tom Asher Adventures Riders Academy

Beginner’s Off Road — Adventure Riding Fundamentals. $102.50, pre-registration required.

Registration

Editor-in-Chief Chris Parker, Contributing Editor Tamela RIch and Copy Editor Ethan Powsner will be on hand to speak about…

Every two months, RA members receive a copy of On The Level. Ever wonder how the team at OTL puts it together? Find out how you can and WHY you should be a contributor to the club’s magazine. Tips and tricks on story submissions and sending in your ideas and photos. Both Editor-in-Chief Chris Parker and Assistant Editor Tamela Rich will speak about the production of the magazine and how you can make it better with your contribution. Additionally, frequent contributor Ken Frick will speak about his involvement with the magazine as an example of how a contribution works in the magazine.

Swap Meet

Buy and/or sell your parts and gear—10% of each sale goes directly to support the BMW RA.

BMWRA Rally Store Open

Italy on Two Wheels: A Fly & Ride Adventure from Rome to Sicily

Join seasoned traveler and Fly & Ride expert Alisa Clickenger for a scenic, soulful ride across Italy—Edelweiss style. Part travelogue, part how-to, this seminar covers her journey from Rome to Sicily and teaches you how to plan your own unforgettable ride through the heart of Italy. — Alisa Clickenger, Edelweiss Bike Travel

Food Trucks Open

Carlitos, Lemonade Lady

Door Prize Drawing #2

Know Your Rights: Legal Tips for Riders

Join the attorneys of DeGeorge & Polverini Law for a rider-focused session on legal issues that matter—from personal injury protection to what to do if you’re pulled over or involved in a crash. With experience in both criminal defense and personal injury law, Gianna DeGeorge and Michaella Polverini bring real-world insights and straight talk to help you stay informed and protected on the road. Q&A encouraged!

Vendor Marketplace Open

Beer Garden Open — Local and Traditional Beers

Tom Asher Adventures Riders Academy

Off-road clinic — Intermediate Level Adventure Riding. $102.50, pre-registration required.

The Art of the Ride — A Conversation with photographer Ken Frick

Photographer Ken Frick’s work will be on display throughout the BMW RA Athens Rally, highlighting his unique ability to capture the spirit of the ride. On Friday from 2–3 PM in the Grange building, Ken will be available to talk about his photography, share the stories behind his images, and answer your questions. Be sure to stop by to enjoy his work and connect with the artist himself.

Side Car Discussion

See a variety of sidecar approaches and join an open, interactive discussion of many techniques to put together a rig. There will be builders, owners and riders. Your questions are welcome. — George Nyktas, BMW RA Board, and Al Olme, BMW RA Board

Door Prize Drawing #3

Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures

General information about traveling in Europe and the pros and cons of doing it on your own versus with a touring company. Get a peek at Beach’s 2026 tour schedule! Owned and operated by Rob & Gretchen Beach, Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures is a specialized boutique agency that—since 1972—has been creating and conducting remarkable motorcycle riding adventures in countries throughout the world.

SkyMed: Are You Protected?

This presentation could save you $30,000+. SkyMed protects riders and adventurers where insurance falls short for ground/helicopter ambulance and fixed-wing medical jet. They are the gold standard in the industry and the only company taking you home by your choice. — Travis Leeman

Moto Games

Ready for some friendly competition on two wheels? Join us in the field for a series of fun and challenging motorcycle games designed to test your balance, control, slow-speed skills and coordination. All skill levels welcome—come show us what you’ve got or just cheer on your fellow riders!

Poverty String Band

A contemporary bluegrass band.

Day 3 – Saturday, August 30

Coffee

Breakfast

Carlitos — breakfast burritos

Tom Asher Adventures Riders Academy

Beginner’s Off Road — Adventure Riding Fundamentals. $102.50, pre-registration required.

SkyMed: Are You Protected?

This presentation could save you $30,000+. SkyMed protects riders and adventurers where insurance falls short for ground/helicopter ambulance and fixed-wing medical jet. They are the gold standard in the industry and the only company taking you home by your choice. — Travis Leeman

Registration

Vendor Marketplace Open

Door Prize Drawing #4

Door prizes must be picked up by 2 pm

BMWRA Rally Store Open

Swap Meet

Buy and/or sell your parts and gear—10% of each sale goes directly to support the BMW RA.

Magic, Miles, and Motorcycles: 50 Years with Voni & Paul Glaves

Voni and Paul Glaves share stories from a lifetime of adventure on two wheels —and wrenching behind the scenes. From Paul’s first R60/5 Mother’s Day gift to Voni’s incredible milestone of over one million BMW miles, the duo reflects on five decades, 32 BMWs, and countless unforgettable rides.

Food Trucks Open

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck (view Menu), Carlitos, Lemonade Lady

Mr. Softee Truck

Ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes!

Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures

General information about traveling in Europe and the pros and cons of doing it on your own versus with a touring company. Get a peek at Beach’s 2026 tour schedule! Owned and operated by Rob & Gretchen Beach, Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures is a specialized boutique agency that—since 1972—has been creating and conducting remarkable motorcycle riding adventures in countries throughout the world.

Beer Garden Open — Local and Traditional Beers

Packing Light: A Long-Distance Backpacker’s Guide to Motorcycle Camping

Join Cara Nelson (BMW RA Board) for a lively, practical discussion on equipment, gear, packing, and how to strip your gear down to the essentials without sacrificing comfort. Cara brings decades of long distance backpacking wisdom to the world of motorcycle camping.

Tom Asher Adventures Riders Academy

Off-road clinic — Intermediate Level Adventure Riding. $102.50, pre-registration required.

The Art of the Fly & Ride

Love the idea of riding a motorcycle in Europe, Africa, or Asia, but not sure where to start? Alisa Clickenger has completed 20+ international Fly & Ride motorcycle tours and is here to share her best tips, tricks, and lessons from the road. In this fast-paced and practical seminar, you’ll learn how to prep, pack, and plan like a pro—so you can show up, hop on a bike, and ride the world with confidence. Perfect for first-timers, returning travelers, and anyone with a dream to ride beyond borders. — Alisa Clickenger, Edelweiss Bike Travel

Arizona to Argentina: A Father-Son Adventure on Classic GSs

Join us for a photo-packed presentation and Q&A as Tim shares highlights from his 5.5-month, 15,500-mile journey through 15 countries—from Arizona to the tip of Argentina. Riding matching 1988 R100 GSs, this father-son duo tackled the Americas the old-school way. Come hear about the highs, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments of traveling across continents by motorcycle.

— Tim Hille – MA Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club

An Open Conversation with a Long Time BMW Dealer and Fellow BMW Enthusiast and Collector

This session, led by Bob Henig, is designed as a conversation rather than a scripted presentation. It has consistently drawn strong attendance and is known for being engaging, educational, and enjoyable. Bob addresses questions that are often avoided by BMW Motorrad USA or fellow dealers—topics typically not discussed in small groups, let alone in front of audiences. — Bob Henig

Closing Ceremony

Grand prize giveaway — must be present to win!

6 Fold Band

A classic rock cover band.

Day 4 – Sunday, August 31

Coffee