BMW MOA Foundation: Camp GEARS Vermont 2006

Happy Campers
Some of The Graduates of Camp GEARS 2006

The BMW MOA Foundation hosted Camp GEARS (Gaining Early Advanced Riding Skills) on Tuesday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 19 – the two days immediately preceding the BMW MOA International Rally in Vermont. Camp GEARS is designed to provide an opportunity for young riders to meet and interact each other in a fun, educational, motorcycle oriented environment regardless of the brand of motorcycle they ride and their experience level.

Camp GEARS is open to licensed motorcycle riders ages 16 through 26. In an effort to introduce people to the joys of riding, there is no charge to attend Camp GEARS, Attendees are also the Foundation's guest at the BMW MOA International Rally

During the two-day camp riders took part in sessions on several topics important to motorcycle enthusiasts. These topics include:

Knowing and Understanding Your Motorcycle
Basic Mechanics
Pre-Ride Inspections
Roadside Repairs
Touring in Comfort and Style
- Riding Gear
- Riding Equipment
Loading and Packing
Motorcycle Camping
Trip Planning
- Maps
- Computer Mapping
- GPS Equipment
Group Riding
Motorcycling and Weather
Virtual Campfires and Web Resources

Camp GEARS Vermont was hosted by Paul and Voni Glaves, assisted by several other volunteers. Voni and Paul have been riding BMW motorcycles for more than 30 years. Voni, recognized by most people as “The Lady in Red” is a regular high finisher in the annual BMW MOA Mileage Contest and has ridden her BMW’s more than 800,000 miles. Paul is a past President of BMW MOA but is best known for his technical column, “Bench Wrenching” which has been published in the BMW Owners News for the past ten years. More information about the Glaves can be found on their website http://www.mindspring.com/~p_vglaves/

Below are some pictures of Camp GEARS 2006. This program will be offered again in 2007 at the BMW MOA International Rally in West Bend, Wisconsin. Check back for more information.

Just enjoying the night after camp concludes

Paul Glaves talks about the Weather and how it affects routing

Ray Zimmerman, Executive Director of the BMW MOA, talks with the group about what they would like to see from the MOA

Paul talks about what should be included in a toolkit

Paul illustrates a pre ride check

The beginning class

Sharing tips and tricks

The best part of Camp GEARS, just hanging out and talking

The Graduates of Camp GEARS 2006 with their "counselors"


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BMW MOA Foundation	P.O. Box 3982 Ballwin, MO 63022 509A Old State Rd Ellisville, MO 63021 ph:(636)394-7277 fx:(636)391-1811 e: foundation@bmwmoa.org The BMW MOA Foundation is dedicated to improving motorcycle riders safety, support for motorcycling, and increasing awareness and participation in the moto-lifestyle and its many enjoyable benefits. The BMW MOA Foundation is a non-profit Public Educational Foundation that meets IRS 501(c)(3) requirements.