A self portrait from this past weekend. I was riding a BMW F650 GS through the Tiadaghton State Forest tracing a route from the site of the BMW International Rally in Bloomsburg, PA back to Kissell Motorsports in State College, Pennsylvania. I’ll be posting details soon of that beautiful ride.
Craig and the gang are going to be having a pig roast for BMW riders attending the rally on July 22 and suggested I try out a scenic route that showcases the great riding landscapes. I’ll post all the details on the ride and the pig roast over the weekend.
When I returned the bike on Monday I noticed an interesting poster.
BMW motorrad North America and RawHyde (official training center endorsed by BMW) will be offering an off-road clinic at the rally. It’s free and you can sign up on a first come, first serve basis with Kissell Motorsports.
Give Craig or Nate a call and tell them you want to reserve a spot. 814-861-7890.
Here are the details as I know them now:
Event:
Friday, July 22 ยท 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location:
BMW MOA Rally Site
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
This is a FREE intro to an off-road clinic being held for Kissell Motorsports customers. Your chance to learn how to ride a GS in the dirt from experts. Maybe they can save you some headaches and bike drops in the process.
BMW and Rawhyde Adventures conducted an off-road program at Overland Expo back in April. It was one of the most popular offerings of the expo. And yes, it filled up.
I’m looking forward to your route, Steve. I’ll give it a try if I make it to the Rally. It’s on my schedule, but there is another trip I am also planning.
Brent: As I read about the event I thought it would fill fast too. Seems like a great way to learn how to ride in rough terrain without trashing your bike.
Let me know if you’ll be coming to the rally. I plan to be there on Friday, July 22 to attend Dr. Riepe’s lecture on blogging.
Nice lead off photo, as usual. Suited up for rain?
Ross Attix: No, just a First Gear Kilimanjaro IV riding jacket. I contemplated taking a rain suit along but the way the BMW was configured there wasn’t an easy way to stow it. And I had left all my bungee cords back in the Vespa at Kissell’s. So I forged ahead unprepared.
Luckily the rain was light and sporadic.
Dear Scooter in the Sticks (Steve):
I’ll be sending you a note confirming my rally schedule shortly. I will also be reserving you a seat in the front row for my lecture.
My prersentation has very little to do with blogging, and is more about the communications aspects of bringing readers into a story. It will be as informative and as colorful as my monthly columns in the BMW magazine.
I look foreward to meeting you there.
Jack Riepe
Twisted Roads
2013 Bmw F700 Gs is the successor of BMW F650 GS. It is powered by a dynamic, high-torque water-cooled 2-cylinder in-line engine with 798 cc capacity. This Machine is equipped with The Safety Package, ESA, ASC, and Tire Pressure Control.