Morning Reads: 16 June 2007

[mika]

Today’s Birthdays / Calendar

All things BMW

womenridersnow.com
2007 F800S/ST: Could it be just what women want?


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News:

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Gold Star coveted by the collectors


Adventure Posts:

thetimelessrider.com
Via: TouraTech-USA
The Timeless Rider! He has been traveling the world on his BMW GS since Feb 2005 with the plan to continue for another 9 years of non-stop touring. He regularly updates his blog with excellent photography and quirky observations, though a sense of humor about many of the places he travels would be as hard to come by as oxygen! Like when seeking refuge with altitude sickness in the high Andes inside a stacked-stone hut with a skeleton at the door. Or recently when traveling the "El Camino de la Muerte" - The Way of Death - considered to be the most dangerous road in the world with an average of 26 vehicles disappearing into its abyss a year!


Blog Update:

A&S RowdyGirl Says

Battlefield Biker

caf?® (racer) society

Faster and Faster

Guilty Truth

Helmet Hair

Hunting the Snark

K’telontour of the World

Midwest Scooter Enthusiast

Moto Adrenaline

Motorcyclist At Large

Musing of an Intrepid Commuter

Nelson’s BMW airhead motorcycles

Redleg’s Rides

Ride It Like You Stole It!

Rush Hour Ramblings

SheRidesABeemer

Shiny Side Up – Reloaded

talesofaducrider

Ther Great Motorcycle Pizza Tour

The Oasis of My Soul

Thirtyonthirty

vagabondish


M.R. Traveler

anglopacific.co.uk
Motorbike Shipping
FAQ

Weather

West Bend WI
Current

10 Day Forcast

United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada


Today’s RoadFood.com

Woot

Todays Woot

The Blog

Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City


Morning Reads: RALLY PAGES

A resource of information and links to information for use at the 2007 Rally

RALLY PAGES

What do you need to know to go to the rally…

The 35th BMWMOA International Rally Home Page
With links to:
Lodging
Volunteer
Rally Forum
FAQs
Secure Services

Rally Schedule

Entertainment Schedule

Track Day in Wisconsin, July 13

Event Registration

Link to registration form

BMW MOA Foundation Rally Classes – 2007

WISCONSIN

Trails.com: Best Scenic Drives in Wisconsin

WisconsinMotorcycling.com

TravelWisconsin.com : Maps and Guides - Who doesn't love a free map or travel brochure? Take your pick below. You can download them for instant fulfillment. Or have us mail honest-to-goodness printed versions right to your door.

State of Wisconsin Portal

TravelWisconsin.com the official state tourism site.

Washington County home page

West Bend home page and FAQ

Washington County Fair Park

Free Travel Maps & Guides

DOT – Wisconsin – Maps – A variety of online maps and resources. Bicycle maps, detailed county (check out the double letter roads!), rest areas, main trunk highways, truck routs, work zones and map ordering sources.

Rustic Roads

Rustic Roads program goals
to identify and preserve in a natural and essentially undisturbed condition certain designated roads having unusual or outstanding natural beauty, by virtue of native vegetation along with natural or man-made features associated with the road

to provide a linear park-like system for vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian travel for quiet and leisurely enjoyment by local residents and the general public alike

to maintain and administer these roads to provide safe public travel, yet preserve the rustic and scenic qualities through use of appropriate maintenance and design standards, and encouragement of zoning for land use compatibility, utility regulations and billboard control

DNR.state.WI – Wisconsin State Park System
Admission sticker information and fees

Online Travel Center - The Travel Center is a collection of interactive maps that display important and timely information to assist travelers in making choices for safe and enjoyable trips through Wisconsin.

Milwaukee-area current travel information

Wisconsin State Patorl office locations

Southeast Region
Wisconsin State Patrol Waukesha Post
Captain Varla J. Bishop, Commander
Lieutenant Theodore J. Meagher, Executive Officer
21115 East Moreland Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53186-2985
Phone: (262) 785-4700
Fax: (262) 785-4723
Waukesha Post counties:
Serves Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha

Custard Stand List of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Artisan Dairy Association

Wisconsin Winery Association

Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Product Information

Wisconsin Attractions – Lighthouses

The Yellowstone Trail – Wisconsin

Wisconsin Sport Bike Roads

The Mustard Museum of Mount Horeb

Wisconsin Brewpubs and Micro Breweries


Weather
West Bend WI
Current

10 Day Forcast

United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada


Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.


Bike Candy:

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[mika]

Page 2: BMW PRESS CLUB

BMW Group Press Club:

Tracking the news from BMW at their English language sites and Germany

PressClub USA

LOW SUSPENSION OPTION AVAILABLE ON NEW BMW F 800 S AND F 800 ST MODELS

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 11, 2007... BMW Motorrad is offering a low suspension option on its newly released F 800 S and F 800 ST models, beginning in June 2007. This option (order number 499) lowers the F 800 S and F 800 ST by using a different, shorter rear spring strut. It comes packaged with a low seat (option number 774) for both models, bringing the final seat height to 29.9 inches.
The low suspension option cannot be combined with the optional centerstand for the F 800 ST; and the optional center stand is not available for the F 800 S.

The low suspension option is available at authorized BMW Motorrad USA retailers and has a manufacturers suggested retail price of $175.00.

The sporting F 800 S and its sister model, the sporttouring-oriented F 800 ST, were introduced this Spring, establishing the all-new BMW Motorrad twin-cylinder model line. With its parallel twin four-valve engine developed by BMW Motorrad in close cooperation with Austrian specialist Bombardier-Rotax GmbH, the two-cylinder model series combines impressive torque and power, superior responsiveness and good fuel economy -- all in one. After a short development period, the F 800 S and F 800 ST form BMW Motorrad's 5th engine series, setting the foundation for more models to come through which BMW will be closing the gap between the F 650 single-cylinders and its flat-twin models.

The F800 models are available at BMW Motorrad retailers with optional two-channel ABS, a wide range of special equipment, and personalization options to meet the demands of the most discriminating motorcycle enthusiasts.


Rolls-Royse Motor Car PressClub

ROLLS-ROYCE OPENS FOR BUSINESS IN ST. PETERSBURG

A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in St Petersburg by Ian Robertson, the Chairman and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. This is the second Rolls-Royce showroom in Russia, reflecting the importance of the Russian market to the continued development of Rolls-Royce in Europe.

The grand opening was marked by a cannon shot from the Petropavlovskaya fortress; a tradition to signal the most important events which take place in the city.

Ian Robertson said, ÔÇ£We are delighted to open for business in St. Petersburg, with this outstanding new showroom. Russia is a very important market for Rolls-Royce in continental Europe and we anticipate further growth, making it a key part of our future development plans.ÔÇØ He added, ÔÇ£Our dealer in Russia has many years experience in the luxury car segment in Moscow and so is uniquely positioned to provide a perfect service for our discerning clientele in St. Petersburg as wellÔÇØ.

The addition of this new showroom in St. Petersburg brings the total number in continental Europe to 19.

In 2007, Rolls-Royce will have a three model line-up, with the new convertible, the Phantom Drophead Coup?®, set to join the two four-door models in Russia in the 4th quarter of 2007. The Phantom remains the best-selling super luxury car in the world, with sales in 2006 at a 16-year-high. A new Rolls-Royce model, priced slightly below the Phantom, will be launched around the turn of the decade.

Motorsports PressClub

BMW Sauber F1 Team - USA Grand Prix - Driver Line-up

Sebastian Vettel to step in for Robert Kubica in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis (Indiana, USA), 14th June 2007. After Robert Kubica did not get the green light from the FIA Medical Delegate and the race's Director of Medical Services to compete in the 2007 U.S. Grand Prix, the team has nominated Sebastian Vettel to drive the second BMW Sauber F1.07 (car number 10) alongside Nick Heidfeld.

For Sebastian Vettel this will be his Formula One race debut. "Of course, I am looking forward to my first F1 race", the 19-year old German said, "but I wish it had come under different circumstances. It's never nice if a team mate can't drive because he had an accident. For me the Indianapolis Speedway is unknown territory, but I have prepared myself for this situation and tomorrow I have two 90 minute practice sessions. I know the car very well as I have quite a lot of testing miles under my belt."

The team's second test driver, Timo Glock, is also in Indianapolis and will now be nominated as the reserve driver.

Robert Kubica commented after the decision: "Naturally I'm disappointed because I felt absolutely ready to race. But I respect the decision. It was made because there is too much risk to let me race in this Grand Prix in case I have had another impact so soon after Montr?®al. I will go home now. I wish Sebastian all the best. It is good for him and I am pretty sure he will do a good job."

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen: "In reviewing the accident and medical examination the doctors did not give Robert the green light to race. There will be another medical check before the race in Magny-Cours. Although the doctors see Robert in a remarkably good condition they will not let him race here mainly because of the risk of another impact. We respect the decision of the medical personnel. The team was prepared for this situation. Sebastian will receive all possible support from us and we hope for another good race here."

BMW Sauber F1 | Formula 1

Indaianapolis Motor Speedway

bbc.motorsport.co.uk
India agree deal on GrandPrix in New Delhi beginning 2009

blogf1.co.uk
News Round-up: Pre Indianapolis

f1complete.com
BMW stronger than Ferrari ÔÇô Heidfeld

 

[PAULBACH]

Missed a good one

Not sure how I missed this one in an earlier Morning Read but ...

Motorcycle Camping: Myths and Realities

Myth #1: I don’t want to sleep on the hard ground.

Myth #2: At the end of the day I don’t want to set up a tent.

Myth #3: I need to be next to a bathroom.

Myth #4: I need a 110 outlet for my sleep machine (sleep apnea), laptop, cell phone etc…

Myth #5: I don’t have enough room in my gear bags to pack camping gear.

Myth #6: I like a fresh bed when I’m on the road.

Myth #7: I don't like the cold.

Myth #8: I like to have my gear in my room.

Myth #9: Good camping gear costs too much money.

Myth #10: All tents leak.

Another fine catch by Mika.

Lots of room for responses here.

 

[wezul]

Tks

I think I may have said this before but kudos, John, you do a da*n fine job.
Nice start to my day.