Our Past
The Madison BMW Club was founded in 1968 as the 'Madison BMW and Touring Club', an organization of riders who wanted to see Wisconsin from the saddles of BMW and other shaft-driven motorcycles (a rarity in those days). In the early 1970's, it was reorganized as the Madison BMW Club Ltd., receiving charter #7 from the then-new BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (BMW MOA). The Club is also chartered with the BMW Riders Association International BMWRA (Charter #5).
Our Present
Club activities include rides, Sunday morning breakfasts, an annual Club picnic, the annual Cherished But Insignificant Awards Banquet, and our annual rally: the Great River Road Run (GR3) in mid-May.
Our Fearless Leaders
There are lots of dedicated riders and volunteers in the Madison BMW Club. These are just a few who can answer your most important questions. We invite you to attend a club event. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter, The Mail Boxer, to learn about events and more. While we're BMW enthusiasts, we are open to any brand motorcycle.
Sam Garst
Club President
Sam is a long time Madison BMW Club member and has also been involved with the National BMW Motorcycle Owners Association.
Chris Brown
Secretary
Chris does a great job of recording our official meetings and ensuring Club structure.
Jim Harms
Webmaster
Jim manages this web site, with help from BMW MOA gurus Ted Moyer or Ray Tubbs
Tom Lubben
Club Vice President
lub_sur@sbcglobal.net
Tom has been riding motorcycles for many years, and recently turned over his 200,000th mile on one of his bikes he's had since...well, a long time ago!
Liz Jacobs
Newsletter Editor
beekeeper60021@gmail.com
Liz publishes our newsletter, gathering trip reports, product reviews, and lots of fun photos from members. She rides 2-up on a GS and solo on her Triumph Tiger.
Tom Lubben
Rally Chair
Tom is not only club VP, but is head of our Rally Committee. The committee and other club volunteers hosts 180-220 motorcycle enthusiasts in May for our 51st Great River Road Rally (GR3).
Susan North
Treasurer
Sue tracks and keeps us up to date on all things financial. She's also as comfortable on her long cross-country rides as she is zipping around the Driftless Area locally.
Bert Hefty
Activities Director
bhefty1954@gmail.com
Bert has some destinations in mind for club members. Attend the meetings and see what he comes up with for the day!
Jim Low
Membership
Jim keeps track of our growing membership. If you have any questions about dues, etc.. drop him a line.
Become a Member
Membership in the Madison BMW Club is $30 per year for an individual; $35 for a couple.
If you have any questions about the Club, feel free to contact any Club officer above. We look forward to meeting you at a Club event. Ride safe!
Madison BMW Motorcycle Club
P.O. Box 5601
Madison, WI 53705-5601