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2023 European Riders Rally

The 2023 European Riders Rally will be held May 18 - 21, 2023.

EARLY REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE MAY 11, but walk-ins will be welcome!


The annual European Riders Rally promises a good time with great people, exciting riding, delicious food and fun activities.  The 24th annual European Riders Rally, hosted by the BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville, promises all this and more. Join us in beautiful, downtown Burkesville, Kentucky at the Dr. Schickel Veterans Memorial Park, on the banks of the Cumberland River. 

Enjoy plenty of flat camping areas, hot showers, restrooms, power outlets, fire rings and firewood, and a covered pavilion for dinner Friday and Saturday night. The town of Burkesville offers a variety of lodging options and restaurants, most within walking distance of the Rally site.

Join in guided rides or explore the rural, rolling countryside on your own.  Join us to enjoy the riding and fellowship and you will discover why people tell us year after year that the ERR is their favorite Rally! 



For questions please contact the rally chair at ridersrally@bmwmcon.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't let the name fool you! All makes and models of bikes are welcome!

Registration

Online Registration will close May 11 - but you may register as a Walk-In at the Rally.
The Rally will go on rain or shine.  Registration is final - there are no refunds unless the Rally is canceled in its entirety.

Walk-in Registration at the Rally

Full Rally - $80
Saturday Pass - $60

Full Rally registration includes:
  • Free camping - restrooms, hot showers, firewood and fire rings.
  • Friday night hamburger dinner sponsored by Nashville Motos
  • Saturday morning pancake breakfast provided by the Eastern Star (donations appreciated).
  • Saturday evening Steak or Chicken dinner (registrant's option) with sides and drinks.
  • Sunday morning breakfast courtesy of local churches (donations appreciated).
  • Guided rides Friday and Saturday.
  • All day coffee, water and lemonade.
  • Free rally pin and pop-up lantern to the first 250 registrants who attend.

Saturday Pass registration includes:

  • Free camping - restrooms, hot showers, firewood and fire rings.
  • Saturday evening Steak or Chicken dinner (registrant's choice) with sides and drinks.
  • Guided rides
  • All day coffee, water and lemonade.

Day passes may be used Saturday only

THE RALLY IS RAIN OR SHINE AND REGISTRATION IS FINAL.  There are no refunds unless the Rally is cancelled in its entirety.

T-Shirts

Rally T-shirts have been purchased from the vendor. A few extra were purchased, and are available on a first come, first serve basis for $20 per . Once sold out, the T-shirt purchase option will be removed from registration payment section.






Schedule


Times to be posted; and check your package at the Rally for changes

Thursday

Noon – 5:00 PM Registration

Lunch – On Your Own

Dinner – On Your Own.  Meet up with old friends and make some new ones!

Friday

6:00 AM – Coffee Available

Breakfast / Lunch On Your Own

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Open
9:00 AM – Guided Ride – Yahoo Falls - Led by Jim Allen

9:30 AM – Guided Ride – Kermit Chair Factory Tour - Led by Rod McDonald

5:30 – 7:00 PM – Hamburger Dinner Under Pavilion Sponsored by Nashville Motos

Saturday

6:00 AM – Coffee Available

7:00 – 10:00 AM – Pancake Breakfast inside Veteran’s Building. Prepared and served by local chapter of Eastern Star. Donations appreciated.

Lunch On Your Own

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Registration Open
8:30 AM – Dual Sport Ride – Led by Scott Brown

8:45 AM – Guided Ride – Historic Rugby, TN - Led by Ed Zarb

9:00 AM – Guided Ride – Perryville Civil War Battlefield – Led by Chris Aycock

9:30 AM – Guided Ride – Kermit Chair Factory Tour - Led by Rod McDonald

5:30 – 7:00 PM – Steak and Chicken Dinner Under Pavilion Sponsored by Nashville Motos

7:00 PM - Closing ceremonies with door prizes and grand Prizes from Kermit Chair, Bridgestone Tires, and Nashville Motos.

Sunday

6:00 AM – Coffee Available

7:00 – 8:30 AM – Breakfast Inside Veteran’s Building (while it lasts). Prepared and served by local community. Donations appreciated.


Here's what some of our past guests had to say about the Rally:
  • "Everything seemed very well thought out. I had a great time!"

  • "Rally was great. Love the town and area for rides!"

  • "You provide a lot of service and accommodations for the price. The camping was pretty nice."

  • "Best rally steak dinner ever."

  • "The rally was well organized. Your club members are all very friendly."

  • "Helpful staff, dinner was delicious, well run overall."

  • "Everything was great. Love your rally."

  • "Excellent venue, nice to have a covered area for dinner and activities."
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Rides & GPS Files

Click here to download a GPS file with several self-guided road rides.

Classic Roads: Kentucky's Alpine Road
"Heading west out of Burkesville, KY, you’ll find Rte 2276. On the map, it’s named Hill St—but it’s better known by the locals as Alpine Road. This treacherously crooked stretch of pavement traverses Big Hill Mountain which is one of the highest points in the Cumberland River Valley.

The road spans all of 1.6 miles but contains 22 corners with varying degrees of radius to keep you on your toes. After reaching the top, a beautiful bird’s-eye view of Burkesville and the surrounding countryside rewards your effort. The asphalt is well maintained and few inlet roads means you can focus more on the corners than on intersections and traffic. Debris can often be found on the road from the mountain above so be sure to watch for gravel, dirt, and fallen foliage when making your first pass. This route has little traffic, thanks to the Hwy 90 bypass around the mountain."


Directions & Contact Information

The rally site is a beautiful city park on the banks of the Cumberland River in downtown Burkesville, KY at 245 Upper River Street.  

GPS coordinates for Rally Central are 
36.788308, -85.367456 or
36°47'17.9"N 85°22'02.8"W


Contact the rally chairs at ridersrally@bmwmcon.org.

Lodging

Free camping at the Rally site.  Rest rooms and showers are available on site.  Limited RV parking with electrical hookup is available on site on a first-come basis.

Riverfront Lodge - Riverside LodgeWalking distance from the Rally site - 270-864-3300

Alpine Motel - Newly remodeled, overlooking the town and Rally site, free shuttle rides to and from the Rally site in the evenings - 270-864-7100

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park - 15 miles from Burkesville - Boating, golfing, many other recreation options, special pricing for Rally goers - 800-325-2282

Hendricks Creek Resort - 12 miles from Burkesville - Houseboats and cabins available - 888-321-4000

River Breeze Retreat - 2 miles from Burkesville - 3 bedroom 2 bath cabin on the river - 270-406-3536

Visit the Cumberland County Tourism Commission web site for more options.

Local Dining & Drinking

Visit the Cumberland County Tourism Commission web site for local dining options.

Big News:  Cumberland County is no longer a dry county.  Adult beverages can be purchased in Burkesville.

Rally Sponsors

The BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville would like to thank the Cumberland County Tourism and Convention Commission, Bridgestone Tires, Kermit Chair, Nashville Motos and RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring and Travel for their generous support.  

 




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