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Rubber Side Down, by Ron Davis

9 March 202325 April 2023 Mark Barnes 41 Viewsbook review

Well, he’s gone and done it again. Our very own Ron Davis has published another collection of his clever works,

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200MBB: Paula Fitzer, member since 2015

9 December 2022 Wes Fleming 332 Views

Paula Fitzer has been around the MOA for a while, and while you might know her as part of “Wes

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200MBB: David Cwi, member since 1983!

1 December 20221 December 2022 Wes Fleming 578 Views

David Cwi is well known not just in the MOA, but in long-distance riding circles across the continent. What you

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Cycles

19 October 202226 April 2023 Mark Barnes 783 Views

It’s been over a week since I returned home from the 2022 Rally, and I’ve plowed through the most urgently

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Some people!

12 October 202226 April 2023 Mark Barnes 403 Views

I just returned from a quick trip to the grocery store about two miles from my home. Noon-ish on the

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First MOA Motorrad Fest: Fun for all! Join us next year!

10 October 202210 October 2022 BMW MOA 815 Views

The first MOA MOTORRAD FEST is over, and it was a ton of fun for everyone who attended! Here’s a

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Just my imagination

5 October 202226 April 2023 Mark Barnes 323 Views

No, not the 1970s super-hit—I’m talking about my actual imagination running away with me! I’m a creative guy. That’s not

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Form and function

28 September 202226 April 2023 Mark Barnes 402 Views

I’m sure there are plenty of BMW enthusiasts who’ve detected beauty in the motorcycles produced by the marque throughout its

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Contributors MOA Media The Ride Inside 

Baptism by fire

22 September 202226 April 2023 Mark Barnes 331 Views

With no disrespect for those whose religious traditions hold this phrase in special esteem, I can’t think of a more

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Momentum

20 July 202226 April 2023 Mark Barnes 860 Views

Like so many things, momentum can be friend or foe. When we’re on a roll, getting lots of stuff accomplished,

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Metzeler extends spring rebate program through July 2023

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Planning a summer tour? Check out the revamped Motorcycle Travel Network

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BMW CCA Foundation needs YOUR BIKE for its Ultimate Driving Museum in 2023

28 November 20228 December 2022 BMW MOA
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Premiere Training wraps for 2022; more classes coming in ’23!

22 November 202222 November 2022 BMW MOA

 

 

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Lighter makes righter

30 April 202326 April 2023 Mark Barnes

This is the follow-up to my previous column, “Light makes right.” If you missed that one, I described packing my

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