Jan 24-28 Mecum Auction Featuring Rare BMW Cycle Collection
BMW CENTENNIAL SELECTION TO HEADLINE MECUM's LAS VEGAS MOTORCYCLE AUCTION, JAN. 24-28
Hailing from Huber Fehrenbach’s Black Forest Collection and his 30 years of restoration activities is
the BMW Centennial Selection, curated in celebration of BMW’s 100 Years of the Motorcycle. The group consists of incredibly rare, first-output models, some of which have never before been available at auction, and it stands as the most complete historic representation of BMW’s origins and early years ever offered in a single sale. These rare bikes will join a 2,000-motorcycle lineup at Mecum’s 32nd annual world’s largest vintage and antique motorcycle auction in Las Vegas this January 24-28. Visit Mecum 100 Yrs. of BMW for specifics.
More on the motorcycle auction in general here. TV broadcast times yet to be announced.
Jan. 7 - May 20 Packard Museum Motorcycle Exhibit featuring BMW
The National Packard Museum's
23rd annual spring vintage motorcycle exhibit at 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483. Hosting a rotating display of motorcycles, Packard automobiles, documents, photographs, and artifacts that chronicle the illustrious history of the Packard family, Packard Motor Car Co. and Packard Electric Co. Adults $10, Seniors $8, Kids $5. Hours: Tues - Sat. 12-5, Sun. 1-5.
Video of this year’s exhibit. Eight of the 35 motorcycles were made by BMW and chosen to commemorate its 100th anniversary. Read the scoop on the bikes and some rare specimens In this Trib Today article.
Special Events Programs: Feb. 7th Movie Night at 6 pm. March 22nd artist/pinstriper Guy Shively at 7 pm.
November Meeting Notes & Photos
The November meeting at North Park lounge had a great turnout. Friends we haven't seen for a while, several new members and first time guests who joined that day. Check out a few photos in SmugMug here.
Of note, the 2023 Four Winds Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, and will be a great kick-off for the coming year's riding season. We will be returning to the Waterhole Restaurant, adjacent to Hartmann's Golf Center and Resort in Harmony PA. The location is very close to the Evans City exit off I-79. Read the full meeting minutes under the Newsletters category.
October Meeting Minutes & Photos from the Deer Farm
The October meeting minutes which include the annual officer nominations and elections are posted HERE. These can always be accessed at the "Newsletters" tab on the top left side main menu list.
A big thanks to Kelly & Bob for hosting our October club meeting at their farm. The glorious, sunny Fall day, the lure of bikes, food and other interesting 2 and 4 legged creatures drew 20+ people out for a classic picnic. Did you know that deer have beautiful eyelashes and whiskers? That turkey's heads could be so colorful? That "old barn finds" do exist? That a huge steaming hot crock of baked beans can successfully travel in a top case? Ever meet Camper Ron's wife? That there are two roads leading into the farm and one is quite an off-road experience? Next time maybe we'll get up close to the elusive ostriches . . . Check out the photo gallery HERE.Many of our members who have been off riding, globe trotting, and racking up Smiles all summer, shared their stories.
2022 4Winds Rally Photo Album!
Over 185 riders and guests appeared from all four corners of the compass, as our club name suggests, making our 56th annual Four Winds rally another success! Redbank Valley municipal park popped to life filled with colorful tents, fine machines and the most interesting people. Making new friends and connecting with old ones from all over the country is the highlight of our year. The indoor barns were a popular camping spot this year as Thursday night's rain kicked off the weekend with a rainbow arching over the park followed by great weather Fri. and Sat. Thanks to EVERYONE who helped out in so many large and small ways to make it happen. This truly was a group effort! Enjoy our SmugMug photo album here. Anyone who would like to contribute additional photos may send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Photos from MOA National rally in Springfield, MO
A dozen or so Four Winds riders wound their way to a hot Springfield, MO near the Ozarks' great riding roads for the BMW MOA national rally in June. David & Greg from Fla. took the long way round, out west, until joing us there, as well as on to Meadows of Dan, VA for the Guzzi rally the weekend after.
We stayed in a variety of motels, air BnBs, and camping, but all enjoyed using the 4 Winds canopy as home base for much needed shade in the club camping section. There was a very good showing of vendors, bike shows, seminars, training and even an indoor GS dirt obstacle arena. Interesting local attractions included the home base of the Bass Pro Outdoor empire with aquarium and museums, historic Route 66 places, a civil war battlefied, a zoo and cavern tours.
Notice that infamous author Jack Riepe was sporting our 2015 red 4Winds T shirt during his seminars. He spoke at two of our rallies including his first in-person presentation to a group.
Check out our photos HERE. Adam Chandler has some nice ones posted at Flicker here.
Welcome to the Four Winds BMW Riders club, founded in the early 60's by a small group of BMW enthusiasts in western PA. The first Four Winds Rally was held in 1967. We host the longest consecutively running BMW rally in the country, predating the existence of any national BMW club. We're located in the Pittsburgh metro area and enjoy excellent riding here and in Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland.
Nationwide "When and Where" lists to plan your adventures for the year and try keep up with which events might be re-scheduled.
