Chicago Region Event Updates
I am sorry to share with you that due to shelter in place order that all of Illinois is under, all CRBMW activities will …
Category: Club News
Welcome to the Chicago Region BMW Owners News page. Here you will find all the latest info about the club, events and general happenings! Check back often since we post updates and news items regularly.
Hugellandschaft Adventure Ride May 30-31, 2020
It’s starting to get hard to decide which moto events to attend in 2020–there are just so many really great ones this year and …
John Gaard passes
John Gaard, long-time member and a former president of CR BMW, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 78. He …
On-Bike Tool Kit for Breakdowns
When I started my Pan American adventure several years ago, I loaded up tools for most everything I could think might need repair. I …
Welcome to the New Chicago Region BMW Owners Association Website
Welcome to the new, simplified CRBMW.org website. Along with a new website, we also have a new, secure member area where you can join …
Passing of Ben Mushol, son of member Dennis Mushol
Services have been announced for Ben Mushol, who passed away on January 31, 2020. Ben’s father, Dennis, is a long-time member of CR BMW. …
Passing of Ron Barthelme
Dennis Murphy posted this on Facebook just a short time ago: “Just wanted to pass the word that Ron Barthelme has passed away. I have no …
Ted Strobl Passes
I am sorry to report that Ted Strobl, ‘MOA #15 and one of the founders of our Chicago Region club, passed away yesterday (Jan. 11th) …
Neil Peart, 1952-2020
Legendary rock drummer and lyricist for Rush, avid motorcyclist, and prolific writer Neil Peart died on January 7, 2020, in Santa Monica, California, of …
Adventure Riders Tire Thread
The Scenario: You are riding to someplace remote or very remote and are worried about tire repairs. Most riders can find a shop and …