• April 10 - 11, 2010 - Fort Bragg Ride.

• NOTE THAT THE DATE HAS CHANGED from the original schedule of April 17 - 18.

• Rally Time and location TBD.

• No need to spend a lot of effort describing this location... Or the twisties that get us there!

• Make a reservation at the Holiday Inn Express for the 10th.

• May 8-9, 2010 - David Taylor's Cambria Ride.

• David Taylor's (a friend from the bmwlt.com site) annual ride is a winner! Stay at the Bluebird Inn, and dine with David and friends at Linn's!

• When you make your reservations at the Bluebird, be sure to mention that you are with the David Taylor group - Dave has arranged for some great rates.

• For more information, and to let David know you're coming, click here. You must also add your name to the list on the bmwlt site - that is the "official" head count, and space is limited.

• Rally Point & Time: TBD; we will most likely ride as a group to Cambria from the Sacramento area. Secondary Rally Point(s) TBD for satellite members.

• This is a great setting, an awesome ride, and a wonderful way to meet two-wheeled brethren from all over the west coast.

• May 14 - 16, 2010 - Treasures of Yosemite Rally.

• June 18-20, 2010 - Buck's Lake beneath Sierra Sky.

• Rally Point & Time: TBD

• We had so much fun last year at Buck’s Lake we’ve decided to do it again!  Mark and Vicki Griner have graciously invited all their EXR friends for another summer day on the blue waters of Buck’s Lake.  Once more, they’ll bring up their two jet bikes and set up a picnic spread for all to enjoy while you relax and unwind on the shores of Sandy Cove.  If you’re not into the beach scene there’s plenty of excellent riding throughout this Sierra mountain retreat.

• There’s a bit of twist this year as Buck’s Lake Lodge burned down over the winter.  The result will be a little more riding on Saturday from a different venue, the Sierra Sky Lodge a little farther down the road in Cromberg.  It’s a family owned and operated lodge and cabins venue just the right size for our needs.   They are will to let us “take over” their facility for the weekend and seem to have a good understanding of customer service.  There’s an Italian restaurant next door and a steak house about a mile’s ride away.

• They are willing to block out the entire property for us if we can make our individual reservations over the next two weeks.  Room selection and rates are on their website.  They have eight different sized units on site and an overflow facility about a mile up the road.  There’s some cost saving options for room sharing if interested.  A credit card will hold your reservation and they have a seven day full cancellation policy.  Again, you need to reserve your room by Feb 26^th or they become first come, first serve to the general public.

• Take a moment to check your calendar, look up the room choices, and give Wendy at the Sierra Sky Lodge a call stating you’re with the EXR BMW Club for June 18-20!

• July 11 - 19, 2010 - BMWMOA Rally.

• Rally Point & Time: TBD

• This is the annual Rally of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America.

• 2010 BMW MOA International Rally (also called the National) will be held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon (about 15 miles north of Bend, OR).

Complete Hotel Itinerary:

• While the MOA Rally is primarily a camping event, hotel rooms will book quickly, as there are typically approximately 10,000 BMW Brethren in attendance. Book your rooms NOW if you are interested.

• Saturday, July 10, 2010 - Caboose Motel - Call and ask for Lynn (works Sat-Tues), mention Expresso Riders or Bob Morrow.  She is holding ten caboose units for our group.

• Sunday, July 11, 2010 - Surprise Valley Hotsprings - Call their office during regular business hours.  They are closed for lunch 1200-1300.  If you leave a message they will call back.  Mention Bob Morrow group to receive 10% group discount.

• Monday, July 12, 2010 - Book ONE NIGHT stay at Holiday Inn Express in Klamath Falls, as a travel day to Bend.

• Tuesday through Saturday; July 13 - 18, 2010 - McMemamin’s Old St. Francis School Inn is an EXR Favorite, and may already be sold out (you may wish to add your name to the waiting list); many EXR riders have already made arrangements. There is also a Phoenix Inn very close by.

• Sunday, July 18, 2010 - Best Western Beachfront Inn - Brookings, Oregon; book online or by phone.  Open reservation.  Accepts AAA & AARP discounts.

Notes on the ride and routes:

• The Bend area is chock full of 10+ riding areas and roads to boot.  There are numerous charming little towns in the area as well (Sisters, for one).  Crater Lake is on the way to or from as is the Milltown Espresso Shop in Crescent, Oregon, the birthplace of Expresso Riders.  Of course, the main attraction for the weeklong ride will be the MOA Rally itself, the largest BMW event in the United States.  EXR is chartered under the MOA so formidable and visible presence is practically mandatory when they have the rally in our own stomping grounds!

• Routing will include Hwy 36, Trinity Loop including Callahan-Gazelle Road, Lava Beds National Monument, Crater Lake National Park,  McKenzie Pass, Hwy 1 along with many other fine roads and adventures.

• The Lionbar will be open nightly.

• August 7-8, 2010 - River City Beemers Annual Ride 'n Bowl.

• Rally Point & Time: TBD

• This event is hosted by a fellow Sacramento Area BMWMOA Club, the River City Beemers.

• Several EXR members are also members of RCB - this is a great ride, and a great time!

• Make your reservations by calling Casino West in Yerington, NV.

• Price: TBD (2009 was less than $35.00 pp, and included room, dinner, and bowling!).

• August 27-29, 2010 - The Boulder & Beautiful Ride.

• Rally Point & Time: TBD

• Book a 2 night stay at the Boulder Lodge, in June Lake, CA.

• The lodge overlooks June Lake and offers numerous riding (and fishing) opportunities on the many roads running into and around the eastern Sierras.

• If this ride hits your fancy, better make your lodging reservations ASAP, and tell them you're with the EXR Group. They don't accept credit cards, so you'll have to mail a check with 2 weeks of making your reservation. 30 day cancellation policy.

• September 22-26, 2010 - Lasso Kanab.

• Rally Point & Time: TBD

• This five day loooong weekend ride will run a 1400 mile asphalt lasso around Kanab, UT, home of Little Hollywood, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Denny’s Wigwam Curio shop, and the Rewind Diner featuring the finest coconut cream pie ever tasted!

• Day one will take us over the Sierras and east on US 50, “The Loneliest Highway in America,” with a stop at the Best Western in Eureka, NV (for one night, the 22nd).

• Next morning we’re off to Great Basin National Park for a tour of the Lehman Caves.  After that, we’ll hightail it southeast into Utah and down to Kanab to a two night stay (23rd & 24th) at the brand new Holiday Inn Express.

• Did we mention the Rewind Diner yet?  You know they specialize in chicken fried steak with homemade gravy that Grandpa makes every morning.  The Rewind is right next door to the largest Indian curio shop you’ll ever hope to see, Denny’s Wigwam.  They call Kanab “Little Hollywood” because it used to be a very popular area to film western movies and especially western TV shows.  The town has monuments to the various stars every 50 feet or so along their main thoroughfares.  Friday is open to the activities or riding that suits your fancy.  You can visit the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and/or volunteer for the day working with the animals.  This needs to be set up in advance.  Or, you can ride south to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

• Saturday the 25th, we pack up and head west following familiar routes like the Extraterrestrial Highway, on our way to our final stay for this trip, Best Western Hi Desert in Tonapah, NV.

• All three venues are reasonably priced, have great food within walking distance, and also have whirlpools.  Get booked today and we’ll work out the reservations for the Lehman Caves and Best Friends once we know who alls coming along for the ride!

• October 15-17, 2010 - The Silver Lining of Virginia City.

• Rally Point & Time: 0900 at the Starbuck’s in Martell.  TFBECO at 0930.

• Ride over the Sierras to a lunch spot around Lake Tahoe.  Then on to Virginia City for a leisurely afternoon of swimming, soaking, napping, training riding, or venturing out to the main drag for rustic exploring and shopping. 

• We will be staying at the well appointed Silverland Inn and Suites as we did last year.  A block of king, non-smoking rooms has been reserved at $79.00 per night.  This venue has a pool and spa plus includes breakfast each morning (group code: CGBIKES).

• Friday night will be a non-group dinner so you can venture out on your own or in groups as you see fit to sample the local fare at any of the many establishments available.  Keep in mind, Virginia City has no liquor stores so if you’d like something back at the room it’s best to bring it with you or pick it up just before we head up the hill on Friday (or send Hoss on a beer run).

• Saturday is set aside for taking in all that is Virginia City.  You can relax and sleep in late, shop at your own pace, take a ride in the country, head out to Carson City or Reno, get up early and do an SS1000 to Cedar City and back, or pretty much whatever strikes your fancy.

• Dinner Saturday will be at a club favorite: the Casa Del Rio, at 17:30. Don't forget - this is a cash only restaurant, and they do not do split checks!

• After dinner we’ll return to the Lionbar set up in the hotel breakfast room to present your annual awards and reminisce about the 2010 riding season while we start to plan 2011.

• Sunday morning good-byes, and individual rides home along your favorite route.