Bonnie and Bob Cohen, 2026 BMW MOA National Rally Co-Chairs Plans for the 2026 BMW MOA National Rally in Essex Junction, Vermont, are gathering momentum,
By Brian Rathjen #92108 Vermont: The final frontier. These are the voyages of the riders of the BMW MOA, whose ongoing mission is to explore
With the BMW MOA National Rally coming up in June 2026 in Essex Junction, Vermont, now is the perfect time to plan your ride there to truly enjoy what the area around has to offer. What makes this state a wonderful destination is the lush green mountains, amazing rural farm landscapes and fabulous roads to ride your motorcycle!
In the December 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, you’ll chase the (GS) Trophy with Shawn Thomas, roll through Ken Frick’s photo album and fun stories of travels across America and take a tour of the Old West with Benton Lowry.
You’ll also get MOA news, an overview of heated gloves and gear reviews from Mark Barnes and Jerry Aldini. Then there’s your regular slate of columns from Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming, Geoff Drake, Mark Barnes and Lynda Meyer, plus a guest piece from James Carlisle.
In addition to the annual MOA Gift Guide, in the November 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, you’ll explore how things come together with Robert McIsaac and ride two-up through the Alps with Chad Garcia. You’ll also get MOA news, an overview of base layers, gear reviews from William Cline, Phil Marx and Mark Barnes. Then there’s your regular slate of columns from Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming, David Cwi, Geoff Drake, and Mark Barnes. We say goodbye to Peter Burke’s consistent and gentle companion, Glenlivet.
In the October 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, you’ll visit a French enclave with Dustin Silvey, see Spain and Portugal through Bill Wiegand’s eyes and get a full recap in words and pictures of the 2025 National Rally in Lebanon, Tennessee.
You’ll also get MOA news, gear reviews from Mark Barnes and the staff, remember The Most Interesting Man in the World and read regular columns from Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming, Lynda Meyers, Geoff Drake and Mark Barnes.
Motorcyclists from Australia, England, the District of Colombia, Canada and 17 states across America rolled into Kentucky’s oldest state park for a weekend immersed in history, hospitality and picturesque geological marvels.
In the September 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, you’ll visit Quail and ride halfway across the country with Bill Wiegand, hear distinctly sci-fi breathing with Scott Patton and visit Alaska with Bob Bennett. You’ll also get MOA news, learn about the history of police bikes and read a review of the Klim Marrakesh Jacket. There’s also the regular columns you expect from Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming and Geoff Drake, plus interesting items from Mark Barnes (he wraps up his suspension series) and John Lloyd (helmets). We say goodbye to Ken O’Malley.
In the August 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, Ken Frick gives us his take(s) on Route 66, Sam Fleming takes three laps on BMW’s fastest motorcycles, and Stephen Seifridsberger tells us what he learned from an S 1000 RR.
Dustin Silvey shows us bigger isn’t always better, Robert McIsaac gives his long-term evaluation of the R 100 RS, and Jackie Jouret looks back at the time when BMW NA took over motorcycle importing duties from Butler & Smith.