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Celebrating 35 years of the motorcycle that defined Adventure Riding
• A dual purpose big bike Rally Saturday 16th April 2016 at Raglan.
• Great roads, stunning scenery, open to all brands.
• Choose your option, seal, or laid-back gravel adventure.
• Knobbly tyres not required – guaranteed no cardiac trail bike sections.
• Test ride new BMW models GS 650, GS 800 and GS 1200 models.
• Iconic GS models on display, from 1980 to the present day.
• Prize draws, BMW suits and premium tyre draws.
• Entry $95.00; This includes a Bavarian BBQ Friday 15th, paper
ride routes, adventure options, three course Rallye Dinner after the ride.
• Entry fee does not include accommodation or lunch.
• Great roads, stunning scenery, open to all brands.
• Choose your option, seal, or laid-back gravel adventure.
• Knobbly tyres not required – guaranteed no cardiac trail bike sections.
• Test ride new BMW models GS 650, GS 800 and GS 1200 models.
• Iconic GS models on display, from 1980 to the present day.
• Prize draws, BMW suits and premium tyre draws.
• Entry $95.00; This includes a Bavarian BBQ Friday 15th, paper
ride routes, adventure options, three course Rallye Dinner after the ride.
• Entry fee does not include accommodation or lunch.
SORRY, ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED.
Adventure enthusiasts should set aside Saturday April 16th for the BMW GS Rallye, a gravel and sealed road ride to honour the BMW GS models that have defined dual purpose riding for the last 35 years.
The GS Rallye venue is Raglan west of Hamilton, with the ride HQ at the Raglan Club right in the centre of the picturesque seaside town. Organisers of the event are Kiwi Rider magazine, with the support of BMW NZ. Event co-ordinator is John Nicholson who has run ten BMW NZ Safaris and many other rides.
Nick Lewis BMW Motorrad National Sales manager says that BMW are proud to back a ride that will cater for the unique combination of capabilities that the GS models represent. ‘Our concept is that the GS Rallye will combine all the elements that GS owners will enjoy, great riding and scenery, a fun venue and the chance to show off their bikes and socialise with like-minded enthusiasts.’
While the GS Rallye is BMW supported, the ride is open to riders on any brand and capacity of road legal dual - purpose bike. The course is very much a work in progress, but John Nick is upbeat about the roads in the area. ‘Raglan is a great venue, as there are a maze of amazing gravel and sealed roads in the area. With the GS Rallye course we are going back to our roots, catering for true dual purpose bikes and giving riders loads of options to suit their riding preferences. Big dual purpose bikes are not designed for hard offroad conditions, so there will be a base route comprised mainly of sealed roads plus plenty of gravel options for those who want more adventure.’
Plans are also underway on the social front. At the Raglan Club riders will be treated to a welcome Bavarian barbeque on Friday evening and an after ride dinner on Saturday. Another feature of the Rallye will be displays of BMW GS models, from 1980 to the present day and competitions for the best air and oil cooled GS bikes. All riders entered in the event will also go into the draw for valuable prizes including a BMW riding suit and adventure tyres.
You can follow GS Rallye announcements in Kiwi Rider, and on the new BMW GS Rallye facebook page.
The GS Rallye venue is Raglan west of Hamilton, with the ride HQ at the Raglan Club right in the centre of the picturesque seaside town. Organisers of the event are Kiwi Rider magazine, with the support of BMW NZ. Event co-ordinator is John Nicholson who has run ten BMW NZ Safaris and many other rides.
Nick Lewis BMW Motorrad National Sales manager says that BMW are proud to back a ride that will cater for the unique combination of capabilities that the GS models represent. ‘Our concept is that the GS Rallye will combine all the elements that GS owners will enjoy, great riding and scenery, a fun venue and the chance to show off their bikes and socialise with like-minded enthusiasts.’
While the GS Rallye is BMW supported, the ride is open to riders on any brand and capacity of road legal dual - purpose bike. The course is very much a work in progress, but John Nick is upbeat about the roads in the area. ‘Raglan is a great venue, as there are a maze of amazing gravel and sealed roads in the area. With the GS Rallye course we are going back to our roots, catering for true dual purpose bikes and giving riders loads of options to suit their riding preferences. Big dual purpose bikes are not designed for hard offroad conditions, so there will be a base route comprised mainly of sealed roads plus plenty of gravel options for those who want more adventure.’
Plans are also underway on the social front. At the Raglan Club riders will be treated to a welcome Bavarian barbeque on Friday evening and an after ride dinner on Saturday. Another feature of the Rallye will be displays of BMW GS models, from 1980 to the present day and competitions for the best air and oil cooled GS bikes. All riders entered in the event will also go into the draw for valuable prizes including a BMW riding suit and adventure tyres.
You can follow GS Rallye announcements in Kiwi Rider, and on the new BMW GS Rallye facebook page.
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BMW GS Rallye Facebook page
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SORRY, ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED.
• Entry $95.00; This includes a Bavarian BBQ Friday 15th,
choice of ride routes, three course Rallye Dinner after the ride.
• Entry fee does not include accommodation or lunch.
choice of ride routes, three course Rallye Dinner after the ride.
• Entry fee does not include accommodation or lunch.
BMW GS Rallye venue is Raglan west of Hamilton.
The Rallye HQ is The Raglan Club Bow Steet right in the centre of Raglan.
Accommodation in Raglan
http://raglan.org.nz/
http://www.harbourviewhotel.co.nz/
http://www.raglansunsetmotel.co.nz/
http://www.raglanmotel.co.nz/
http://www.raglanholidaypark.co.nz/
https://www.bookabach.co.nz
http://www.raglanholidayproperties.co.nz/
http://www.harbourviewhotel.co.nz/
http://www.raglansunsetmotel.co.nz/
http://www.raglanmotel.co.nz/
http://www.raglanholidaypark.co.nz/
https://www.bookabach.co.nz
http://www.raglanholidayproperties.co.nz/
PROGRAMME
Friday 15th
4 - 9 pm – registration and Bavarian barbeque
Saturday 16th
7 - 8 am - registration
8.30 am - ride flagged away by topless beauties
4.00 pm – best GS judging, GS Skills competition (cone dodging)
6.00 pm till late – group dinner, videos, prize draws
Friday 15th
4 - 9 pm – registration and Bavarian barbeque
Saturday 16th
7 - 8 am - registration
8.30 am - ride flagged away by topless beauties
4.00 pm – best GS judging, GS Skills competition (cone dodging)
6.00 pm till late – group dinner, videos, prize draws
Make your own route sheet holder, just click the photo below for instructions.
Route options and tyres
The BMW GS Rallye offers two main routes:
Road Route (RR) 95% tar sealed, windy back roads, suitable for all sizes and types of motorcycles on road style tyres.
Gravel/Seal Route (G/S) 80% gravel, 20% seal, public gravel roads with some tar seal, suitable for all sizes and types of motorcycles on road style tyres.
There will also be some modest offroad adventure options additional to the G/S route. These will be graded:
Easy Adventure Option (E/A) an easy off-road option on hard-based tracks, suitable for all sizes and types of motorcycles on road style tyres.
Moderate Adventure Option (M/A) a moderate off-road option on grass or dirt tracks, suitable for all sizes and types of motorcycles on adventure style tyres – caution: may be slippery if wet.
Road Route (RR) 95% tar sealed, windy back roads, suitable for all sizes and types of motorcycles on road style tyres.
Gravel/Seal Route (G/S) 80% gravel, 20% seal, public gravel roads with some tar seal, suitable for all sizes and types of motorcycles on road style tyres.
There will also be some modest offroad adventure options additional to the G/S route. These will be graded:
Easy Adventure Option (E/A) an easy off-road option on hard-based tracks, suitable for all sizes and types of motorcycles on road style tyres.
Moderate Adventure Option (M/A) a moderate off-road option on grass or dirt tracks, suitable for all sizes and types of motorcycles on adventure style tyres – caution: may be slippery if wet.
Mitas road style tyre.
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Mitas adventure style tyre.
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