2023 GMR Event & Activites Schedule - BMW Motorcycle Club of Georgia

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Activities at the
30th Annual Georgia Mountain Rally

May 3rd to May 5th 2024

Schedule of Events:
***Schedule is subject to possible changes. Please check video monitors at the rally for any changes.

Thursday May 2, 2024
12:00PM - 5:00PM              Rally Setup - Anderson Music Hall
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Volunteer Pizza Dinner - Anderson Music Hall

Friday May 3, 2024
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration - Anderson Music Hall
9:00 AM - 11:30AM BMW Performance Center Rider Academy Adventure Training - Fairgrounds Tiered Parking Lot (must signup via bmwmcoga.org calendar)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM           Adventure Rider Obstacle Course and Training with TWEAT - Fairgrounds Tiered Parking Lot
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM         OFF-Road Ride with Scott Lovern - Meet Fairgrounds Tiered Parking Lot - Same as 1PM training location
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM          Chili Dinner - Anderson Music Hall
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Session - Anderson Music Hall
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM          Presentation - Donna Farrell - Anderson Music Hall
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM          BDR Live YouTube Stream - Anderson Music Hall
***Schedule is subject to possible changes. Please check video monitors at the rally for any changes.

      Saturday May 4, 2024
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Pancake Breakfast - Anderson Music Hall
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration - Anderson Music Hall
9:00 AM - 11:30AM BMW Performance Center Rider Academy Adventure Training - Fairgrounds Tiered Parking Lot (must signup via bmwmcoga.org calendar)
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM My Utah Adventure, Planning a Solo Motorcycle/Photography Tour - Ian Feinberg - Anderson Music Hall
9:45 AM - 10:15 Riding The Twisties - Scott Lovern - Anderson Music Hall
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Off-Road Ride with Mike Wieczorek - Meet at Front of Music Hall Outside Registration Area
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Spirited Road Ride with David Will - Meet at Front of Music Hall Outside Registration Area
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Beginner and Laid Back Twistie Road Ride with Scott Lovern - Meet at Front of Music Hall Outside Registration Area
12:30 PM - 3:00AM BMW Performance Center Rider Academy Adventure Training - Fairgrounds Tiered Parking Lot (must signup via bmwmcoga.org calendar)
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Rider Skills Challenge by Georgia Department of Motorcycle Safety - Best score wins a helmet! - Parking Log behind Anderson Music Hall
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Presentation - Anderson Music Hall
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM. SkyMed Presentation - Anderson Music Hall
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Steak Dinner - Anderson Music Hall
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Prize Drawing and Closing Presentation - Anderson Music Hall
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM      BDR Live YouTube Stream - Anderson Music Hall
***Schedule is subject to possible changes. Please check video monitors at the rally for any changes.

Sunday May 5, 2024
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Pancake Breakfast - Anderson Music Hall
8:30 AM until CLEANUP and LOAD TRAILER 'All hands needed'

Presenters:

Donna Case Farrell
US Women's BMW GS Trophy Qualifier Competitor and MSF Rider Coach

"With a Little Help from My Friends: Learning to be Capable, Consistent and Confident While Having Fun"

Motorcycles have always been a great joy in Donna’s life since her dad gave her a Honda mini trail 50 for her fifth birthday. From herding cows and motocross as a teenager to riding across the US and now offroad, riding is her first love. It is also where she found her true love, Martin.

After 47 years of riding, Donna bought her first BMW F 850 GSA in March 2021 and updated to a R 1250 GS in early 2023 intending to compete in the 2024 GS Trophy Qualifier. In that time, she has enjoyed the MABDR twice and sections of the NEBDR. Training has included a three-day women’s GS Trophy prep class at Austin Moto Adventures lead by GS Trophy legends Kandi Spangler, Lisa Taylor, and Caroline Stevenson along with the two-day offroad class, USRA class, and GS Trophy Prep Class at the BMW Performance Center.

For the last nine years, Donna has been an educator at Northeast State Community College in Blountville, Tennessee, serving as a faculty member in Computer Science and Dean of the Technologies Division. She has been RiderCoach for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Harley-Davidson Riding Academy instructing new riders for ten years.

Ian Feinberg
Film and Television Producer

Ian Feinberg is a retired award-winning film and television professional working for television stations and production companies with clients like Coca Cola, Home Depot, ESPN, Delta Airlines and more. He donated his time to charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Make A Wish Foundation, Special Olympics and Atlanta Food Bank.

Passionate about both photography and riding, Ian has blended these interests by undertaking numerous expeditions. From traversing the Appalachian roads and trails to embarking on cross-country tours spanning Utah, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, and California, he has captured the essence of his experiences through his lens.

His presentation, "My Solo Utah Photography Adventure," chronicles the challenges and triumphs of planning and managing a 5000-mile journey on a loaded bike through the captivating landscapes of Utah. Despite the challenges, a stifling case of nerves, and unexpected twists encountered on this grand journey, the pursuit of his passion for photography and exploration led to moments of incredible beauty and personal fulfillment.

Ian has served on various boards including the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Cobb Energy Center of Education and the BMW Motorcycle Club of Georgia. He and his Wife, Betty Ann just celebrated their 40 anniversary and they have two children , Stephen and Emmy, who live in Georgia.

Scott Lovern
Riding Coach and BDR Developer

Scott Lovern boasts an extensive career as a US defense contractor specializing in fire and emergency services, coupled with a wealth of experience as a seasoned motorcycle rider. His journey with motorcycles began in childhood and later evolved with a preference for Harleys.

For the past eight years, Lovern has actively engaged in adventure riding, achieving significant milestones such as completing 12 Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDRs), including the challenging Mexico to Canada and Las Vegas to Salt Lake City routes.

As a dedicated BDR Ambassador for four years, Lovern currently contributes his expertise to a committee focused on developing new BDR routes in the southeast. His commitment to the motorcycle community extends to six years of service on the board of directors for the BMW Motorcycle Club of Georgia.

Lovern's passion for continuous improvement is evident in his completion of all Rawhyde Training, excluding the GS Trophy course, and his achievement of BMW Rider Academy performance training. He has also successfully undertaken a Motor Officers course, playing an active role in Motowayz with off-road training.

Beyond his professional and riding achievements, Lovern takes pride in a 37-year marriage and looks forward to welcoming grandchildren, enriching his life beyond the realms of work and motorcycles.

Rider Skills Contest.

Show your riding skills in this fun exercise provided by the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program. The rider with the best score wins a helmet!