You'll find some helpful links and resources on this page. If you have suggestions or would like to contribute to this page, please contact [email protected].
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America
You bought the motorcycle, grabbed your gear and answered the call of the open road. What's next? Discovering great roads? Sharing a cross country adventure with other passionate motorcyclists? Or is it just kickin' tires and tellin' stories. The BMW Motorcycle Owners of America is the place for you. Visit their website and consider becoming a memebr of the largest BMW motorcycle member organization in the world!
BMW Riders Association
If you’re serious about your riding, you’re in the right place. The BMW RA is an international community of BMW riders focused on the machine, the marque and the company that makes it all work. It is our mission to enhance the BMW motorcycling experience for our members and provide a forum on the history, current offerings and the future of the marque.
TT Tourers of Eastern Iowa
TT Tourers is dedicated to the adventures of a group of motorcyclists that loves to ride, watch racing in any way shape or form, and finding the best "local" eateries. We are not a club, not asking for dues, or sponsored by a dealer. We are a small group that gets together weekly to talk about anything and everything related to motorcycles. Anyone is welcome to join us even if you’re without a bike currently.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® is the internationally recognized developer of the comprehensive, research-based, Rider Education and Training System (RETS). RETS curricula promotes lifelong-learning for motorcyclists and continuous professional development for certified RiderCoaches(SM) and other trainers. MSF also actively participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns and the provision of technical assistance to state training and licensing programs.
Click the link to the right to reach the MSF Home Page.
Enter this link in your browser to reach the MSF Guide to Group Riding.
https://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/Group_Ride.pdf
Iowa DOT Motorcycle Safety
Iowa has a quality Motorcycle Rider Education (MRE) Program administered by the Iowa DOT's Driver & Identification Services. Iowa's MRE Program teaches Basic Rider Course (BRC), the Basic Rider Course II (BRC II), and the Returning Rider Basic Rider Course (RRBRC) of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
History of BMW
Really interesting history of the BMW marque