NEWS BLOG
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CLUB MEETINGS BLOG
Club Post – ByLaw Changes Announcement
In accordance with the by-laws, publishing for the membership: Article II, §3 Dues currently reads: Dues shall be payable at the beginning of each calendar year. The Board of Directors shall establish the rate of dues from time to time. Anyone paying dues for...
August Meeting Reminder
So the meeting is on for this coming Saturday, August 1st. We had a couple of "possible" sites for a meeting that a few of us were trying to put together. But, being so late in the month, I figured we would save them for the next couple of months and give everyone...
Advertising on BMWRSM.org and the Facebook Group
First, I'll introduce myself. I've been the webmaster for BMW RSM since about 2005. I'm on the board and my job is generally to manage anything online for the club. To date, that includes the website, two Facebook groups, a Twitter account, and the Paypal account. ...
December BMWRSM Club Meeting
This weather has NOT been good for late season riding this year! If you live in the paved world, you may be able to get your bike to the road and get some cool, but dry riding in. Of course, if you're a GS rider that enjoys slippery routes and mud then you're likely...
September Club Meeting
Wow! What a way to wrap up the summer! Hurricane, ah, tropical storm Irene. Even though it/she wasn't as strong as most, we managed to lose power and have a lot of downed trees and debris on the roadways. Ride safe on those back roads and watch for that debris...
CLUB ACTIVITY BLOG
Well, another rally is in the books
Hello, one and all. Well another rally is in the books. I would like to take a moment out to thank Bob Collin, the rally chair this year, for all his efforts and going the extra mile as he does so often in so many ways. Thank you Bob. A big shout out to our 2022...
2022 RSM DownEast Rally Registration is Open!
It's happening! Registrations for the 2022 Riders of Southern Maine DownEast Rally at Hermit Island Campground on May 20 through the 22nd is now open. There's lots of room, but we do have a limit so all registrations are accepted based on their payment or postal date....
2022 Down East Rally Planning Under Way!
It's been a couple years since the amazing Down East Rally has been held. So, we're all looking forward to an exciting rally very soon. In December the club announced the return of a long time member and Rally Chair to launch the 2022 Down East Rally. The club thanks...
August 1, 2020 RSM Meeting Pics
Bryan has submitted a few photos and a short iphone video from Saturday's meeting. Check the Events page and other posts for updates to the August camping event.
2020 DownEast Rally Cancelled
I would like to inform all members that Cedric and I, along with input form many members, have decided to CANCEL the rally this year. This has been a hard decision but we feel that it is one that has to be made. Even though the rally is many weeks off, the unknown of...
MOTORCYCLING BLOG
2020 Annual Antique Motorcycle Ride Canceled
The following notice was received May 17th "It is with much regret that Joe and I have decided to cancel the Seventh Annual Antique Motorcycle Ride that was scheduled for June 13, 2020." Stay well and stay safe, Priyadarshi George
2020 7th Annual Antique Motorcycles Ride – canceled
Unfortunately, the 7th Annual Antique Motorcycle Ride has been canceled. 7th Annual Riders of Southern Maine Antique Motorcycle Ride on June 13th.
Ride To The Sky 2018
If you're from New England, particularly Maine or New Hampshire, then you've likely heard about the annual motorcycle ride up the Mount Washington auto road. This has been an annual event for many years. Maybe you've even been part of the annual ride or just taken...
View the Modern Motorcycle Diaries
The internet is pretty 'social' these days. If you're on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, whatever... you're usually getting 'shares' to things that others think might interest you. YouTube is one of the hottest things out there now with millions of videos of...
Ride to Work Day 2013
If you haven't heard, Monday June 17th is the official Ride to Work Day. If you commute to work, be sure to take your 'ride' to demonstrate your connection and commitment to motorcycling. This is a quick entry because I haven't been able to get here recently. So, if...
CLUB RIDES BLOG
Take the Club Ride Survey!
Hey Folks, Tom Gerkin stepped in as President last February and has been looking all year for ways to inject more juice into the club's activities. At the last meeting, long time member Steve Garrett stepped up to take on Club Ride Boss for 2014. Hoorah for Steve...
Ice Cream Ride Wednesday
Hey Crew! Don't forget there is an ice cream ride on Wednesday, August 25th. Meet up at the Classic Custard in Freeport at 6:30pm. Pick your own ride on the way there or after dessert. But, show up and hang with us for a while. Keep your fingers crossed for...
MOTORCYCLE TECH BLOG
Bill Mayers Saddle’s Ready for the LC RS1200GS
Bill Mayer Saddles just published a press release announcing the availability of their new aftermarket seats, including seat pan, for the new BMW R1200GS LC (Liquid Cooled). With the seat pan, the bike owner won't have to send in their own seat for modification. ...