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 to 9pm
Building BG
Beer Garden Open — Local and Traditional Beers
3pm
Building C
Door Prize Drawing #1
4pm to 4:45
Building R-2
Riding in Europe – with the World’s Oldest Motorcycle Tour Company
Dreaming of carving through the Swiss Alps or thundering around in the Dolomites? This session covers what it really takes to ride Europe — the roads, the logistics, and the honest pros and cons of going solo versus joining a touring company. Either way, the throttle’s in your hand. Just go! — Richard Stearns, Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures
Richard Stearns knows European roads the way most people know their morning commute — except his commute often involves Alpine switchbacks and coastal cliff roads. A Byron, New York native with 15 tours already under his belt and two more on the books, he’s not just part of our crew — he’s a paying customer who keeps coming back. Richard brings experience, humor, and hard-won wisdom to every mile, all from the saddle of a BMW.
5pm till gone
Building B
Bob’s Motorcycles Sponsored Hot Dogs & Beer
7pm to 8pm
Building R-2
Meet Your BMW RA Board
Your board members will be grilling and serving hot dogs. Once you’re happily fed we will have 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.
Day 2 – Friday, June 19
6am to 9am
Building B
Coffee
7am
Breakfast Vendors Open
9am to 7pm
Building C
Registration Open
8:30am to 12:30pm
Tom Asher Adventures Riders Academy
ADV Fundamentals Off-Road Adventure Training: $123, pre-registration required.
9am to 9:45pm
Building R-2
Women Who Ride Meet Up
This is our chance to have women at the Rally meet others and even find new riding partners.
Learn about the Woman Rider World Relay (WRWR) and the app that women all over the world are passing a digital baton. Come get your baton and become part of the movement to connect women riders all over the world.
10am to 6pm
Building C
BMWRA Rally Store Open
10am to 10:45am
Building R-2
Beyond Borders by Motorcycle: The Fly and Ride Experience
Join motorcycle travel expert Alisa Clickenger for a practical and inspiring session on
mastering the art of international Fly and Ride motorcycle travel. Learn how riders can fly into another country, hop on a locally based motorcycle, and confidently explore some of the world’s best roads without shipping their own bike.— Alisa Clickenger, Edelweiss Bike Travel
Alisa Clickenger is an adventure motorcyclist, author, speaker, and travel advisor specializing in international motorcycle travel. As Edelweiss Bike Travel’s North American representative, she helps riders turn dream motorcycle journeys into reality. With decades of riding experience and extensive global travel, Alisa is known for her practical advice, rider-to-rider approach, and passion for helping others confidently explore the world on two wheels.
11am
Food Vendors Open
11am
Building C
Door Prize Drawing #2
11am to 11:45am
Building R-2
Riding in Europe – with the World’s Oldest Motorcycle Tour Company
Dreaming of carving through the Swiss Alps or thundering around in the Dolomites? This session covers what it really takes to ride Europe — the roads, the logistics, and the honest pros and cons of going solo versus joining a touring company. Either way, the throttle’s in your hand. Just go! — Richard Stearns, Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures
Richard Stearns knows European roads the way most people know their morning commute — except his commute often involves Alpine switchbacks and coastal cliff roads. A Byron, New York native with 15 tours already under his belt and two more on the books, he’s not just part of our crew — he’s a paying customer who keeps coming back. Richard brings experience, humor, and hard-won wisdom to every mile, all from the saddle of a BMW.
Noon to 8pm
Building C
Vendor Marketplace Open
Noon to 10pm
Building C
Beer Garden Open — Local and Traditional Beers
12pm to 12:45pm
Building R-2
Editor-in-Chief Chris Parker 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. Editor-in-Chief Chris Parker will speak about the production of the magazine and how you can make it better with your contribution.
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Tom Asher Adventures Riders Academy
ADV Intermediate Off-Road Adventure Training: $123, pre-registration required.
2pm to 2:45pm
Building R-2
R90S History and Daytona 50th Anniversary Event
Discover the story behind BMW’s iconic R90S and its influence on motorcycling history. Bob Alexander shares the history of this legendary machine and recaps the special 50th Anniversary Daytona celebration that brought R90S enthusiasts together from around the world. — Rally Chair, Bob Alexander
3pm to 3:45pm
Building R-2
Ken’s Approach to Magazine Photography — Ken Frick
3pm
Building C
Door Prize Drawing #3
4pm to 4:45pm
Building R-2
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
5pm to 6:30pm
Field Behind Building A
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!
7pm to 11pm
Building BG
The Gators Band
The Gators, a Nashville recording Duo, provide a large variety of music, performing music from as far back as the 1940’s to music from today.
Day 3 – Saturday, June 20
6am to 9am
Building B
Coffee
7am
Breakfast Vendors Open
8:30am to 12:30pm
Tom Asher Adventures Riders Academy (TAARA)
ADV Fundamentals Off-Road Adventure Training: $123, pre-registration required.
9am to 3pm
Building C
Registration Open
9am to 9:45pm
Building R-2
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
9am to 5pm
Building C
Vendor Marketplace Open
10am
Building C
Door Prize Drawing #4
Door prizes must be picked up by 2 pm
10am to 2pm
Building C
BMWRA Rally Store Open
10am to 10:45am
Building R-2
Ride with Confidence: Making Sense of Motorcycle Insurance
Join Attorney Todd Korb of Hupy and Abraham as he breaks down the insurance coverages every driver and rider should understand. Learn the fundamentals of liability, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, collision, comprehensive insurance, and other key protections that can help protect you financially after an accident. — Attorney Todd R. Korb with Hupy and Abraham s.c.
11am
Food Vendors Open
11am to 11:45am
Building R-2
Riding in Europe – with the World’s Oldest Motorcycle Tour Company
Dreaming of carving through the Swiss Alps or thundering around in the Dolomites? This session covers what it really takes to ride Europe — the roads, the logistics, and the honest pros and cons of going solo versus joining a touring company. Either way, the throttle’s in your hand. Just go! — Richard Stearns, Beach’s Motorcycle Adventures
Richard Stearns knows European roads the way most people know their morning commute — except his commute often involves Alpine switchbacks and coastal cliff roads. A Byron, New York native with 15 tours already under his belt and two more on the books, he’s not just part of our crew — he’s a paying customer who keeps coming back. Richard brings experience, humor, and hard-won wisdom to every mile, all from the saddle of a BMW.
Noon to 10pm
Building BG
Beer Garden Open — Local and Traditional Beers
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Building BG
Special Lunchtime Session: 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
1:30Pm to 5:30pm
Location
Tom Asher Adventures Riders Academy (TAARA)
ADV Intermediate Off-Road Adventure Training: $123, pre-registration required.
2pm to 2:45pm
Building R-2
BMWRA Member Tom Davis Takes You Through His Group’s Adventure from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Yaviza, Panama
In 2025, eight riders set out on a month-long adventure to explore Mexico and Central America. Tom will take us through the sights, sounds and smells along the way. The kind and generous locals. How what they experienced left all of them wanting to explore more. There were also plenty of challenges along the way from border crossings to mechanical issues and even a lost passport. These challenges brought together eight riders, who didn’t all previously know each other, to became fast friends and needed teammates. — Tom Davis
3pm to 3:45pm
Building R-2
Beyond Borders by Motorcycle: The Fly and Ride Experience
Join motorcycle travel expert Alisa Clickenger for a practical and inspiring session on
mastering the art of international Fly & Ride motorcycle travel. Learn how riders can fly
into another country, hop on a locally based motorcycle, and confidently explore some of
the world’s best roads without shipping their own bike.— Alisa Clickenger, Edelweiss Bike Travel
Alisa Clickenger is an adventure motorcyclist, author, speaker, and travel advisor specializing in international motorcycle travel. As Edelweiss Bike Travel’s North American representative, she helps riders turn dream motorcycle journeys into reality. With decades of riding experience and extensive global travel, Alisa is known for her practical advice, rider-to-rider approach, and passion for helping others confidently explore the world on two wheels.
4pm to 4:45pm
Building R-2
Celebrate Donnie’s Journey: One Million Miles in Memory of Donnie Walker
Donnie “Million Mile Donnie” Walker inspired countless riders through his love of motorcycles, adventure, and friendship. In honor of Donnie’s BMW MOA One Million Mile Award and the legacy he leaves behind, fellow riders Stephanie Pischke and Steve Frink have launched a special tribute project with an ambitious goal: collectively ride and log 1,000,000 miles between May 1, 2026, and April 30, 2027.
Join Stephanie and Steve as they share the story behind the project, reflect on Donnie’s remarkable life and riding achievements, and explain how riders everywhere can participate. Learn how this community-driven effort is bringing friends, family, and fellow motorcyclists together to honor a man who truly embodied the spirit of the open road. — Stephanie Pischke and Steve Frink
Every mile tells a story. Come celebrate Donnie’s journey, share your favorite Donnie story, and help keep his legacy rolling forward.
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Building BG
Brats Supper
6:30pm to 7:00pm
Building BG
Closing Ceremony
Grand prize giveaway — must be present to win!
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Building BG
Home Grown Tomatos Band and Beer Garden
From Top 40 hits to Classic Rock, Country, jazz, polkas, and dance favorites from the 1950s–2000s, HGT delivers nonstop fun. This five-piece, multi-instrumental band features rich vocal harmonies, surprise instrument swaps, and entertaining audience interaction that makes you part of the show. Bring your dancing shoes and we will handle the rest.