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Death Valley 07 : The Bakersfield BMW Motorcycle Club went on their annual Death Valley ride this past weekend. Cigars, whiskey, camfires, and lots of miles. What's not to like?

Death Valley 07

The Bakersfield BMW Motorcycle Club went on their annual Death Valley ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2007 9:46pm PST

Springville Day Ride : Our club took a day ride out of Springville up to Ponderosa and back down to Kernville.

Springville Day Ride

Our club took a day ride out of Springville up to Ponderosa and back d ...

Updated: Nov 03, 2007 6:27pm PST

07 Beemer Bash :

07 Beemer Bash

Updated: Sep 22, 2007 10:15am PST

Parkfield Lunch Ride : The Bakersfield BMW Riders and their guests headed over to Parkfield for lunch and crossed over on to the North American plate.

Parkfield Lunch Ride

The Bakersfield BMW Riders and their guests headed over to Parkfield f ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2007 8:19pm PST

Lake Isabella Day Trip : Brad and I took a run up to the lake, had breakfast at the airport, got up close and personal with a Sikorsky Sky Crane, and came home by way of Caliente-Bodfish Road. It was a really nice day.

Lake Isabella Day Trip

Brad and I took a run up to the lake, had breakfast at the airport, go ...

Updated: Jun 22, 2007 9:32am PST

49er Rally 2007 : This was my fourth trip (third in recent history) to the 49er Rally. Bakersfield BMW Riders go there as an annual tradition. This year, like years past, we had a lot of laughs, some good rides, and a wonderful time at BMW NorCal's annual Auburn rally.

49er Rally 2007

This was my fourth trip (third in recent history) to the 49er Rally. B ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2007 2:36pm PST

Fresno Day Ride : Bonnie was taking delivery on her new Triumph from Wilson's in Fresno, so the club accompanied her to the shop. Afterwards, Myram, Tom, Joe, and Jerry rode home on the 180 to the 245, checking out all the greenery and poppies!

Fresno Day Ride

Bonnie was taking delivery on her new Triumph from Wilson's in Fresno, ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2007 3:48pm PST

Tom & Iz's New GSA : After a long and agonizing decision process, we finally traded the RT in on an 07 GSA. It's not as comfortable a ride for Iz, but oh, what a bike!

Tom & Iz's New GSA

After a long and agonizing decision process, we finally traded the RT ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2007 6:17am PST

3rd Annual BF BMW Christmas Party : The BF BMW Club held their third annual Christmas party at Tom and Iz's house. There was deep pit beef, garlic chicken, several side dishes, and more deserts than we knew what to do with! The gift exchange was especially violent this year, with the women stealing each others' gifts while the men looked on in horror.

3rd Annual BF BMW Christmas Party

The BF BMW Club held their third annual Christmas party at Tom and Iz' ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2006 6:30am PST

2006 Long Beach Motorcycle Show : Once again we braved the 405 and headed down to Long Beach for the motorcycle show; many of us caged it this time, though Brad, John, and I rode our bikes. It was a good show as always.

2006 Long Beach Motorcycle Show

Once again we braved the 405 and headed down to Long Beach for the mot ...

Updated: Dec 09, 2006 4:54pm PST

All-British Motorcycle Rally : the gang rode down south for the All-British Motorcycle Rally. It was a beautiful day and a chance to see a lot of unusual bikes.

All-British Motorcycle Rally

the gang rode down south for the All-British Motorcycle Rally. It was ...

Updated: Nov 06, 2006 6:05am PST

Death Valley 06 :

Death Valley 06

Updated: Oct 31, 2006 6:28am PST

2006 Beemer Bash : The BMW Bakersfield Riders rode 500 miles to the CCBR Beemer Bash in September 2006. It was a great adventure and a darned nice rally.

2006 Beemer Bash

The BMW Bakersfield Riders rode 500 miles to the CCBR Beemer Bash in S ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2006 7:43am PST

2006 49er Rally Auburn, CA : We attended the Norcal 49er Rally this year and had another great time. Good food, fine folks, bitchin bikes, and some good rides, to boot.

2006 49er Rally Auburn, CA

We attended the Norcal 49er Rally this year and had another great time ...

Updated: May 30, 2006 10:38pm PST

Spring 2006 Tour : The Bakersfield BMW Riders took it on the road with 8 riders for their semi-annual spring tour to Utah.

Spring 2006 Tour

The Bakersfield BMW Riders took it on the road with 8 riders for their ...

Updated: May 14, 2006 9:35am PST

Hank Hall RIP : It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the loss of one of our own.

Hank Hall passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2006. You may know that Hank's son, Christian, is also a member of our group. I'm sure you'll join me in wishing condolences to Christian and the entire Hall family. They can use our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Although Hank's passing is a tragic loss, it may ease your mind to know that it did not involve his beloved R1200GS.

Hank was an active member of our club, an avid rider, and a good friend. He was generous to a fault, always concerned about others, quick to lend a hand, and a really good sport. He loved to ride with us, and he will be sorely missed. 

Perhaps we can remember Hank through these few photos (taken by Christian, Sandra, Chris, Myram, and Tom) and reflect on the loss of one of our comrades. In addition, I've posted some pictures of Hank's memorial service, which was a wonderful tribute to a man who had many, many friends. We decided to ride to the service as a club in tribute to our riding buddy.

Hank Hall, rest in peace.

Hank Hall RIP

It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the loss of one of ...

Updated: Feb 12, 2006 6:32am PST

2nd Annual BF BMW Riders Xmas Party : The BF BMW Riders came together again this year for another Christmas party, dinner, and gift exchange. The event was held at the Moran's and everyone seemed to have a good time.

2nd Annual BF BMW Riders Xmas Party

The BF BMW Riders came together again this year for another Christmas ...

Updated: Jan 07, 2006 6:06am PST

2005 Long Beach Motorcycle Show : Brad, Myram, Kelly, and I rode down to Long Beach to see all the new bikes. Some of the best were in the parking lot! Read on for more info on this year's bike show.

2005 Long Beach Motorcycle Show

Brad, Myram, Kelly, and I rode down to Long Beach to see all the new b ...

Updated: Dec 12, 2005 5:58pm PST

Death Valley Halloween Ride : The Bakersfield BMW Riders headed out to Death Valley for the final weekend in October, an annual event for us. We had a leisurely ride there and back. On the way we stopped in the ghost town of Randsburg. Had a nice lunch in Panamint and great times around the camp fire. Some stayed in patio rooms  in the hotel at Stovepipe. Others stayed in larger rooms and still others camped across the street. We enjoyed great weather and each other's company, to say nothing of a great steak dinner. This will continue to be an annual event for us.

Death Valley Halloween Ride

The Bakersfield BMW Riders headed out to Death Valley for the final we ...

Updated: Nov 01, 2005 10:23pm PST

Penny Bar Dinner Ride : 17 members of the BF BMW club rode out to Mike & Annie's McKittrick Hotel and Penny Bar. Everyone had a great ribeye steak, some petite, some large. This is a California landmark and serves a great meal, only a short 30 minute ride from Bakersfield. Check 'em out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Penny Bar Dinner Ride

17 members of the BF BMW club rode out to Mike & Annie's McKittrick Ho ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2005 11:20pm PST

ROL Gypsy Tour 05 : The Bakersfield BMW Club joined NORCAL for their 2005 Range of Light Gypsy Tour. This was a wonderful rally with awesome, well-planned routes twisting through some of Northern California's most beautiful scenery.

ROL Gypsy Tour 05

The Bakersfield BMW Club joined NORCAL for their 2005 Range of Light G ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2005 11:50pm PST

Sue's Birthday Ride : In celebration of Sue's birthday, members of the Bakersfield BMW Club rode to Lake Isabella and Kernville. We ate steaks at McNally's and some lodged in a local B&B

Sue's Birthday Ride

In celebration of Sue's birthday, members of the Bakersfield BMW Club ...

Updated: Jun 01, 2006 12:49pm PST

49er Rally Sonora : I rode to the 2005 49er Rally in Sonora with members of the Bakersfield BMW Club. It was a lot of fun, some great riding, and a guarantee for next year.

49er Rally Sonora

I rode to the 2005 49er Rally in Sonora with members of the Bakersfiel ...

Updated: Jun 09, 2005 9:11pm PST

Logan's Road House Grand Opening : The Bakersfield BMW Club, among others, was invited guests to the "invitation only" grand opening of Bakersfield's newest restaurant, Logan's Roadhouse. Food was delicious; check it out for yourself. Plenty of bike parking.

Logan's Road House Grand Opening

The Bakersfield BMW Club, among others, was invited guests to the "inv ...

Updated: May 09, 2005 9:39pm PST

BF BMW Riders Meetings & Coffee : The BF BMW Riders meet every first Tuesday of the month at Champ's BBQ on 7th Standard Rd. and Poterville Hwy. Every other night of the week, two or more of us meet for coffee at the FasTrip on Rosedale and Allen.

BF BMW Riders Meetings & Coffee

The BF BMW Riders meet every first Tuesday of the month at Champ's BBQ ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2007 10:41pm PST

1st Annual BF BMW Riders Xmas Party : The 1st Annual Christmas party for the Bakersfield BMW Riders was held on Sunday, December 19thl. A good time was had by all with good food and fun gifts--it just goes to show you; you meet the nicest people on beemers!

1st Annual BF BMW Riders Xmas Party

The 1st Annual Christmas party for the Bakersfield BMW Riders was held ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2004 9:29pm PST

Bakersfield Toy Run 2004 : More than 3,000 motorcycles converged upon Beech Park for Bakersfield's annual Toy Run. This was my first year, but not my last.

Bakersfield Toy Run 2004

More than 3,000 motorcycles converged upon Beech Park for Bakersfield' ...

Updated: Dec 15, 2004 7:43pm PST

Parkfield Lunch Ride III :

Parkfield Lunch Ride III

Updated: Feb 16, 2008 7:07pm PST

Wildflower Ride : Took a Saturday solo trip into the foothills and mountains to check out the wildflowers. Turned out to be some great scenery and some adventurous riding.

Wildflower Ride

Took a Saturday solo trip into the foothills and mountains to check ou ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2008 6:48pm PST

Valley Cycle Open House :

Valley Cycle Open House

Updated: Mar 10, 2008 6:09am PST