The Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally

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Annual Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally

September 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2013

RALLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Registration forms must be received by August 21, 2013

See Below For Registration Options And Links

Adults $45, Children 4-15 $25, Children under four are free.
On-site registration - NOTE: Credit Cards are NOW ACCEPTED on-site
Adults $55, Children 4-15 $30, Children under four are free.

The Land of Enchantment BMW Riders invite you to attend the Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally, one of the finest BMW and all-brand motorcycle rallies in the West in a great setting. Each year, the first weekend after Labor Day, we return to the Sipapu Ski Area in the Carson National Forest for a fun-filled event in the mountains of northern New Mexico. The scenery is superb, the roads are awesome, and the weather is usually fabulous.

Registration for our rally is required whether you register in advance (Registration forms must be received by August 21, 2013 ) or register on-site when you arrive at the Rally. A wristband will be issued to all rally attendees and visitors, so please check in at the registration tables inside the lodge (follow the signs).

There are three ways to register for the 2013 rally:

On-line Registration - two steps

(available through August 21, 2013)

Print and Mail-in paper form

(available through August 21, 2013)

On-site

(available at the Rally

Credit Cards are now accepted)

Step One

CLICK HERE to Complete On-Line Registration

Pre-registration mail-in rally fees are:

$45 for adults

$25 for children 4-15 years old

Children under 4 years of age are free.

Pre-registration forms must be received by August 21, 2013 .

On-site registration rally fees are:

$55 for adults

$30 for children 4-15 years old

Children under 4 years of age are free.

Step Two

Once you have completed the on-line registration
you will be given the option to pay via PayPal
or mail-in your payment.

CLICK HERE to Download Mail-in Registration Form

Mail registration forms to:

Land of Enchantment BMW Riders
PO Box 92095
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87199-2095

The Bavarian Mountain Weekend Rally

Special Announcement:

CREDIT CARDS ARE NOW ACCEPTED AT THE RALLY!

This year our rally will, once again, feature the SMARTrainer, a motorcycle training simulator, available to all rally participants for no additional cost. This device will be in operation during scheduled times Friday and Saturday. Like a flight simulator, it allowed many riders last year to test and acquire safe riding skills without the risk of an accident or, worse yet, dropping your bike in front of your friends! Don't miss out this time or do it again and see if you've improved! There will be a special trainer to assist everyone to get the most out of the experience. Details on scheduled times, etc. will be available when you arrive at the rally. This is yet another great reason to attend the 2013 rally at Sipapu. See the following links for more information about the simulator.

www.msf-usa.org/smartrainer/

www.motorcycle.com/how-to/honda-smartrainer-86756.html

Other new features of the 2013 rally are: (1) To help those who do not want to camp-out and when lodging is not available on-site, staying in Taos (25 minutes away) is a great option because we will have a new shuttle service from the Sagebrush Inn in Taos (even if you stay at another establishment) for $10 per trip allowing you to keep your bike at the rally while you use the shuttle in the morning and evening. Details on the shuttle schedule will be available later. (2) More vendors will be attending this year's rally. We will provide continuous updates on the list below of vendors on-site for those who have money burning a hole in their tankbags!

Never been to Sipapu Lodge? Check out this map to find your way there and explore the area: Map

Sagebrush Inn Email: sagebrush@newmex.com. Phone: 800.428.3626. Ask for the BMW M/C Rally discount.

Comfort Suites. Ask for the BMW M/C Rally discount. http://sagebrushinn.com/comfortsuites/index.html

Quality Inn. Ask for the BMW M/C Rally discount. http://sagebrushinn.com/qualityinn/index.html

Other camping, cabins, and motel services located in the area can be found at a central reservation system, besttaoshotels.com.

The Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort is located about 25 miles southeast of Taos on NM 518. Our rally officially begins on Friday morning and ends first thing Sunday.

Superb camping sites are available free on-site.
Dorm room bunks are also available free of charge on a first come, first served basis for Friday and Saturday night. If you arrive earlier in the week or stay later you are required to pay a fee in the Sipapu store.
The Sipapu ski area offers motel type accommodations for the rally that are usually booked by June. However, cancellations do occur and a call to the lodge is recommended which can be reached at 1-800-587-2240.

Your rally fee entitles you to:

Our famous Friday Night Green Chili Snack with good time music provided by the Watermelon Mountain Jug Band.
A Saturday evening meal
Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate always available in the lodge.
Eligibility for a door prize from among a wide assortment of top quality motorcycle accessories from well known vendors.
Saturday night dance featuring the Great Blue Whales classic rock band, including a special rally awards and grand prize program.

Also available on site:

A café and grill featuring tasty sandwiches and New Mexican cooking.
A convenience store selling gasoline, beverages, and a limited food selection.
Other restaurants and stores are located in the nearby towns of Taos, Mora, and Penasco.

At the registration tables you will find state maps and self guided day-ride destinations. Paved highways and dirt roads in the area tend to be very well maintained and often very exciting. Please make your visit to northern New Mexico a safe one by always riding within the limits of your skills. Go in any direction from the Sipapu Ski Area and you will have an enjoyable motorcycling experience.

Yes, there are lots of reasons for attending, but perhaps the best reason of all is the people. Begin planning for a great weekend with your kind of people - motorcyclists!