Gen'l Info

New Guys: Getting oriented is easy. Read this page. It gives you the overview. Go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Look at the regularly scheduled events. Browse the Calendar. Wander around the web site at will. MOST IMPORTANT: Fill the tank, mount up and come ride with us!
Who are the members?
The members of RCB span all ages, all occupations, both sexes, different skill levels, different bike types. About as widespread a group as you can imagine. We have computer programmers, company presidents, truck drivers, bankers, students, carpenters, mechanics, consultants, marketing types, sales people, university professors, government employees, police officers (yup -- even a few CHP motorcycle officers ), architects, military officers and NCO's both active and retired, doctors, small business owners, engineers, technicians, computer operators, retired folks, and probably every other occupation known to man. We have riders who are on their first bike and some that have passed 400,000 miles astride (most of the time) a two wheeled machine. Some have one bike and some have garages full. We have airheads, oilheads and flying bricks (K-bikes) and in touring configurations as well as dual sport. Our oldest active rider will turn 82 this summer, and our youngest are only recently eligible to purchase the demon rums on their own. And we have members with stories. Lordy do they have stories. Another way of saying it is that if you have some stereotype of who and what the beemer owners are like, you'll find it gets crumbled at the first meeting. The only truth that you can hang your hat on is that they are a friendly and welcoming bunch to anyone who likes to ride a bike, preferably a BMW and wants to join in the fun.	Badges? Badges? We don't need no stinkin badges! Click below for the original version
	Well... okay, we actually do. Awhile back one bright guy with a lousy memory for names, figured out we'd all have a better time of it if we could call each other by something other than "hey you". So we have name badges for sale and we try and wear them for breakfasts, and other things where learning that guys name makes it just a bit more friendly. And that is part of what it's about. You can order them from our friendly Treasurer at any time.
Benefits of Membership
First of all, you get to hang out with a motorcycle gang and make your mother worry about you again. And you get a standing invitation to a bazillion events in the course of the year Free food 2-3 times a year at club doings, free camping at some of our campouts You get a monthly newsletter recently rated the "Best BMW Club Newsletter Published in Sacramento County" by the RCB Newsletter. RCB Logo togs when we have them. You get to join in some fun motorcycle stuff including camping trips, rallies, day rides, breakfasts, dinner rides, rider skill improvement training days, charity events, and more. Can join the RCB Majordomo Mailing List and use the internet to connect with other local BMW riders Win goodies in frequent door prize drawings Acquire an instant network of riding friends and mentors Access to technical assistance information
What does the club do?
The Activities page has much more detail but we have a lot of activities including: weekly breakfasts monthly membership meeting breakfast a full calendar of events campouts day ride excursions skill improvement days on the track and dirt tech session days with workshops on bike maintenance special events such as guest speakers potlucks & picnics group participation in other club's activities & rallies