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.
View of downtown Pittsburgh’s three rivers from Mount Washington.
© 2013 Ron Janoski
Join us for the 2017 "Back to Basics" 4 Winds Rally in New Bethlehem PA
*** Bike Displays *** Tech Sessions *** Field Games *** Bonfire *** Rides *** Prizes
Watch the main Rally Info page for more information.
Round eight of the MotoAmerica series is coming to town for a double header, two-days Fri. - Sun. August 25-27 at Pittsburgh International Race Track. This event marks the first time that an AMA/FIM-sanctioned televised race will be held at the new 2.8-mile, 19-turn road course. 
Pittsburgh International Race Complex is situated on a 400-acre complex located 45 miles northwest of Pittsburgh at 201 Penndale Rd, Wampum, PA 16157. Ph: (724) 535-1000 Map HERE Weekend Schedule HERE.
We had a surprisingly good turnout of 22 club members at Yellow Creek State Park near Indiana, PA. It was a long ride, but a good day for a ride. It was good to see Ralph and Walt, who have missed some meetings. It was slightly overcast and that kept the temperature reasonable all day. I’m glad we tried these State park meetings, because there are only a couple of months a year that we can do these outdoor events. Judging from the Moraine and Yellow Creek State Park turnout, it looks like it’s a good idea to have a ride to the meetings. -- Contd. on the Newsletters page HERE . . .
Way to go, Guys! Can't wait to hear all about it.
Breakfast Rides -- 2016 Photo Album Here
Saturdays and Sundays North, South, East and West join members for breakfast and ride somewhere. Dates and Locations
Finding, Leading or Joining a Group Ride. Especially scroll down to "Group Rider Responsibilities" section. Good stuff from fellow ROK clubbers.
Your ideal group ride situation occurs on an 80 degree day with lots of sunshine, no traffic, wide, smooth roads, a small group of 8 riders or less, with all riders on similar bikes and having the same riding skills. All the riders know the route and the group has a "sweeper" rider at the back of the group with a communications link to the leader of the ride. If this is a reflection of your group rides, you must be living right. The odds of this happening are like winning the lottery.
Even if you've been riding for years, group riding isn't automatically in your wheelhouse, so it’s wise to study up on how best to approach group riding.
