Motorcycle Clubs, Events... links

"about the Iron Butt Rally and other Iron Butt Association long-distance rides, such as the SaddleSore 1000 (1000 miles in 24 hours), BunBurner 1500 (1500 miles in 24 or 36 hours), and the 50cc Quest (coast-to-coast in 50 hours)."

BMW Motorcycle Owners of America - also international

BMW Club in the UK and Ireland, new website

Motorcycle travel club in India. Loads of good info and trip reports throughout India.

BMW South Africa site: "the place South African BMW enthusiasts call home" - lots of good stuff, well worth a visit

The European BMW Club, umbrella organisation for all BMW Clubs. Tours, Rallies etc.

We strive to publish the most up-to-date and comprehensive calendar of (street bike) motorcycle events in the United States on the Internet.

"Our Mission: To unite all women motorcycle enthusiasts for recreation, education, mutual support, recognition, and to promote a positive image of motorcycling." Has an online magazine page, some merchandise, and links.

World governing body of motor sport.

UK based www.whatsonwhen.com lists events taking place around the world. Huge range of events. Browse by just about anything you could want, from city or region to month.

Says it all - great discussions, lots of good technical information on the website, etc.

Ireland chapter of the worldwide Blue Knights law enforcement motorcycle club. Information on accommodation and more.

"An independent, not-for-profit organization of deverse people from all walks of life who share a common interest — motorcycles with sidecars. The USCA was founded in 1976 in the Chicago area, but has grown to include members throughout the USA, Canada, and, in fact, throughout the world."

"BMW Motorcycle Riders world-wide share their stories and experiences. We welcome your comments, suggestions, stories, upcoming events, and digital photos you would like to share with other riders like yourself."

UK based group: "For people with an interest in Big Trail Bikes, and their uses... Site was formed to share technical knowledge on bikes, put fragmented groups of riders in touch with each other, share 'grin factor' & rights of way information on surfaced and unsurfaced roads and create an international database of events, riding days/weekends & holidays."

This is the web page of the Minsk Club in Hanoi, Viet Nam "We will provide you with everything you need to know about Motorbiking in Vietnam - Driving and repairing a Minsk motorbike - Hill tribes and Northern Viet Nam's mountains - Having fun in Hanoi and all over the country - Roads and Maps - Stories and Pictures - Survival Tips on Viet Nam's roads" Anybody want to go to Vietnam? Looks good to me! Anybody complaining of reliability and comfort on their modern Japanese/German etc motorcyles should check out the Minsk Page! Puts it all in perspective.

Isle of Wight, UK.

Trail Rider Fellowship - UK off-road Events and green-laning:

"describing the beauties of riding motorcycles in Thailand as well as the activities of the only accredited BMW Motorcycle Club in Thailand. Everybody is invited to join us in our activities, irrespective what his or her ride is."

Contact for info on riding in Turkey

A motorcycle association located in Turkey with its own training programs. Its web site has lots of information.

Nomad's Trail Moto Club Portugal. "Nomad's are split for all the country and we all are ready to help any other traveler."

The leading motorcycle club in Portugal, adventure travellers.

"Polish Motorcyclists Union of the World" - based in the US with a few chapters here and there." (in Polish only)

"...for the off-highway motorcycle rider, photographer, and anyone who likes getting off the beaten path."