THE BMW CLUB 75th ANNI' NATIONAL RALLY 2026

From Jim Bettley, BMW Club National Social Secretary;

This year is the 75th Anniversary of the BMW Motorcycle Club and to celebrate we are holding a spectacular rally.  We have recently discussed the opportunity of your motorcycle club joining us at the rally as we intend the rally to be a celebration of all things motorcycle and motorcycling, not just BMWs!

The Rally will run from the afternoon of Friday 21st of August until the morning of Monday 24th August at the Harper Adams University, Edgmond, Shropshire, TF10 8NB.

There will be ride-outs available on Saturday and Sunday, a technical workshop both days as well as off-road training, guidance and practice delivered by professional riders at the University's 'indoor' off-road training area and this will include a prize for the slowest circuit of the off-road course!

Many traders have already accepted an invitation to attend throughout the weekend.  We are also waiting for final confirmation from BMW Motorrad that they will be bringing  range of BMW motorcycles for test rides.

Sunday will see the attendance of the local police motorcycle officers, together with Fire and Rescue and Air Ambulance staff to offer 3 biker-down sessions.  The local advanced motorcycle riders will be in attendance offering informal assessed rides at both beginner and advanced levels

The bar will be open from 4pm every day , whilst the evening entertainment includes a superb band, backed up by the big raffle and some other games to win proper prizes and demos by traders.

There is en-suite single accommodation available on a half-board basis, but we can also accommodate camping, motorhomes and caravans.  You will see that it is flexible booking with attendees being able to choose any one, two or three day stay options.  Campers can also choose any of the meal options if they do not wish to fend for themselves.  There will be toilets, showers and bins available for campers and motorhomes/caravans, but unfortunately we are unable to provide any electrical hook-ups.  A café will be open during the day providing hot and cold drinks, together with sandwiches and snacks.

Day visitors are welcome with a nominal £5 entrance fee.  Advanced booking is required for all, except day visitors.

I have attached a rally booking form together with a form should you wish to purchase any rally merchandise. 

Would you please be kind enough to circulate this amongst your members and reinforce the fact that they will be delighted to  welcome them at the event.

Best wishes

Jim Bettley

BMW Club National Social Secretary