The May 2026 issue of BMW Owners News is our annual Foundation issue, and it’s dedicated to all things safety, awareness, training and more in support of the Foundation’s mission to make every ride a safer ride.
In the April 2026 issue of BMW Owners News, you can join Geoff Drake in Baja, find culture with Dustin Silvey and check out Dave Swider’s not-a-trip-report. You’ll also get MOA news, info about voting for the candidates for the Board of Directors, an overview of tires for classic bikes and a tire inflator review from Mark Barnes. Then there’s your regular slate of columns from Adam Chandler, Bill Wiegand, Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming, Dylan Code, and Mark Barnes.
In the March 2026 issue of BMW Owners News, you can join Alan Toney in Brazil and Donna Farrell on the Southeast Backcountry. Jill Ashlock writes about a life-altering ride (in a good way).
You’ll find the January/February 2026 issue of BMW Owners News packed to the covers with feature articles, people profiles, bike profiles and more! Read stories from Mark Teatum, Brian Rathjen, Wes Fleming, David Hanson, Robert McIsaac, Klaus Nenewitz, Bill Wiegand, Chris Briggs, Mark Barnes, and Geoff Gauger.
Plans for the 2026 BMW MOA National Rally in Essex Junction, Vermont, are gathering momentum, and the event’s co-chairs, Bob and Bonnie Cohen, say they’re eager to welcome members back to New England. It will be the first New England National Rally in about two decades.
By Brian Rathjen #92108 Vermont: The final frontier. These are the voyages of the riders of the BMW MOA, whose ongoing mission is to explore
In the December 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, you’ll chase the (GS) Trophy with Shawn Thomas, roll through Ken Frick’s photo album and fun stories of travels across America and take a tour of the Old West with Benton Lowry.
You’ll also get MOA news, an overview of heated gloves and gear reviews from Mark Barnes and Jerry Aldini. Then there’s your regular slate of columns from Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming, Geoff Drake, Mark Barnes and Lynda Meyer, plus a guest piece from James Carlisle.
In addition to the annual MOA Gift Guide, in the November 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, you’ll explore how things come together with Robert McIsaac and ride two-up through the Alps with Chad Garcia. You’ll also get MOA news, an overview of base layers, gear reviews from William Cline, Phil Marx and Mark Barnes. Then there’s your regular slate of columns from Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming, David Cwi, Geoff Drake, and Mark Barnes. We say goodbye to Peter Burke’s consistent and gentle companion, Glenlivet.
In the October 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, you’ll visit a French enclave with Dustin Silvey, see Spain and Portugal through Bill Wiegand’s eyes and get a full recap in words and pictures of the 2025 National Rally in Lebanon, Tennessee.
You’ll also get MOA news, gear reviews from Mark Barnes and the staff, remember The Most Interesting Man in the World and read regular columns from Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming, Lynda Meyers, Geoff Drake and Mark Barnes.
In the September 2025 issue of BMW Owners News, you’ll visit Quail and ride halfway across the country with Bill Wiegand, hear distinctly sci-fi breathing with Scott Patton and visit Alaska with Bob Bennett. You’ll also get MOA news, learn about the history of police bikes and read a review of the Klim Marrakesh Jacket. There’s also the regular columns you expect from Matt Parkhouse, Wes Fleming and Geoff Drake, plus interesting items from Mark Barnes (he wraps up his suspension series) and John Lloyd (helmets). We say goodbye to Ken O’Malley.