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If you love to ride, like to eat BBQ, and want to combine those passions, we've got just the ticket! The Smoke Chasing Grand Tour is a self-paced BBQ/"Smoke" Grand Tour that combines your love of motorcycling and great food. SCGT12 is a perfect complement to your day trips, weekend rides, team rides, club rider events, and can easily be part of your long distance adventures and rallies. SCGT12 is open to all makes and models of motorcycle and all types of riders. |
Your entry fee includes a "rally flag" to document your ride. All finishers will receive a certificate and a chance to win prizes We are sponsoring a Morton's BMW team in the competition. The highest points winner on our team will receive an additional prize worth at least $50. To join Team Morton's BMW, e-mail Steve with your full name BEFORE you register at the SCGT site. Complete rules are on the SCGT site. Proceeds from this event will once again benefit Eddie's Road, a charitable foundation dedicated to changing the lives of abused and neglected children. |
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Spring Fling 2012 is almost here! For years, we've been throwing the best BMW open houses in the mid-Atlantic region, and in May 2011 we decided it was time for us to put on a rally! About 170 rallygoers joined us on at Natural Bridge, Virginia, for the first-ever Morton's BMW Spring Fling! Now, we've scheduled the 2012 Fling, and it's going to be even better! We've got more than 180 people signed up so far, and we've got some great new features for you! Click HERE or on the picture of Natural Bridge to take you to the Spring Fling home page. This event will be a blast -- you won't want to miss it! |
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Join members of the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington and BMW enthusiasts from all over at the 38th annual Square Route Rally! Held at American Legion Camp West Mar just west of Thurmont, Maryland, this rally boasts a variety of activities -- including a Saturday evening presentation by our own Jeff Massey on motorcycle touring in South America! There are great rods to explore, excellent seminars to attend, plus good food, music, and company, too! For all the details and to register online, click on the photo or HERE. |
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Support the Ride for Kids at the Richmond ride! This is a great opportunity to help a deserving charity, enjoy a scenic ride, and be amazed at the courage and determination of these kids! The ride starts just outside Richmond on Sunday morning, June 3. Registration is from 8-9:45 am, with sidestands up at 10:00 am. We have brochures and registration info at Morton's, and we encourage you to participate. For all the details, click on the graphic at left. |
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Make no mistake, the 2012 RA Rally will be a riders’ event. The site and surroundings present a plethora of roads and scenery for every rider, street and dirt. There will be rides laid out for everybody’s delight, whether you’re two-up on your K1600GT or on your knobbied and armored GS. Difficult and easy treks will be highlighted, so there’ll be something for everybody, from mildly daunting ascents on graded dirt trails or canyon carving with your audio system turned up! At Copper Mountain, you can be ensconced within a luxury resort or camp, with shopping and culinary delights available all day long and into the well-lit night. Make sure you have the proper tires if you intend to enjoy the more difficult paths. And bring your camera! This is going to be a great time for all. |
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We enjoyed it so much last year, we're doing it again! We will be holding our 2012 off-road course on Monday, June 18, 2012, once again at the Massey farm in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, about 10 minutes' ride from our store. We will meet first at Morton's BMW, then ride as a group to the farm for a day of instruction, fun, and gettin' dirty! We'll be using some very qualified instructors of our own this time, headed up by Jack Heric. Jack is in charge of the MSF rider training for Germanna Community College, has taught many others to be rider coaches, instructed his fellow Marines in the art of off-road riding, and he's been through the BMW Performance Center off-road school in Greer, SC. Suffice to say, the man knows what he's doing. Since BMW is not offering financial support this time around, we need to charge for the training day, but we've kept it reasonable. Your $75 course fee covers the entire day's training, including lunch and ample amounts of water and other fluids. For those who learned with us last summer, the curriculum will be familiar, with one exception. Not only will we offer basic instruction as was done last time, but we'll also have a somewhat more challenging option for those with more advanced skills. Online registration is set up, and and you can access it right now. We hope to see you out at the farm come June! |
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It's true, many elements of the BMW MOA Rally are the same no matter where you go. You'll see familiar faces and vendors and have the opportunity to attend seminars. Those are the wonderfully familiar things that don't change. What's special this year is that you'll also have the privilege to ride in a part of Missouri with a cozy hometown feel, rich history, and some of the friendliest folks you'll meet. You'll be riding through the scenes of the bank robberies of Jesse James, the powerful speeches and marked humility of Harry Truman, and inspiring perseverance of Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Rally will be held on the grounds of the historic Missouri State Fair, which has been dazzling crowds almost every August since 1901 (they took a few years off during WWII). Best of all, you're coming at a fabulous time to experience Missouri. Historical reenactments and interpretations abound, as we're looking back through 150 years since the American Civil War ripped through our country. |
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IFRD was established to honor the women who ride motorcycles, and we're thrilled so many choose to ride BMWs from Morton's! On Saturday, May 5, we had a special offer just for the ladies. Spend $100 with us that day and we bought you a meal at My Place Latin Grill (right-click or Mac control-click to open in a new window). My Place is practically next door to our store and features a diverse menu of delicious meals made with care. |
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It was another successful spring open house, as hundreds of BMW enthusiasts gathered to see and ride the new models, shop Vendor Row, talk to manufacturer reps, enjoy great food, and win fantastic door prizes! We were also proud to host the annual fundraising poker run for Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity. Your participation -- whether you went for the ride or just purchased a poker hand -- helps others to build their own homes. |
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Members of the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington, one of the largest local BMW clubs in the country, gathered at Morton's BMW on Saturday, March 10, for their monthly meeting. Club members were treated to wonderful ham biscuits made by our own Cindy Luck. If they went hungry, it wasn't our fault! There was a presentation by Jeff Massey, Steve Anderson, and Patrick Crawley regarding new bike models, current incentives, new products in the parts & accessories department, and Jeff's end-of-year motorcycle tour in Chile and Argentina. After the meeting ended, service manager Stuart Beatson (above) held a special tech session to explain the multi-point inspection process we use whenever a bike comes in for service or gets traded in to the sales department. All day, the members of BMWBMW and the Richmond BMW Riders took advantage of our second Club Day, which offers special savings to club members. |
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And the winner is... Tim Willard from nearby Spotsylvania County, seen here receiving his Chili Champion gift basket from Jeff Massey! Congrats to Tim, and thanks to all of you who brought chili, helped us set up and manage the cook-off, and even those who just came and ate! Watch for more tasty events in the future! |
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Members of the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington or the Richmond BMW Riders took advantage of a very special new program! Starting on Saturday, January 21, we're be offering special savings to these local club members on specific days throughout the year. Simply come in on one of these Club Days with proof of your current membership and get $15 off for every $100 you spend! If you're already a club member, you're all set! If not, why not? These clubs exist to enhance your ownership experience and riding enjoyment, so consider joining. The discount on your first purchase will probably cover your membership cost! |
| The fine print: This discount does not apply to motorcycle purchases, Wunderlich products, items already on sale (like tires, which are always offered below MSRP), gift cards, and service labor. You HAVE to provide membership proof -- either your BMWBMW membership card or your name on the official list we receive from RBMWR -- with no exceptions. In person sales only, no mail order or Internet sales. | |
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Thanks to all who came in on Black Friday! We had some nice sales going on, including special savings for our e-newsletter subscribers, plus some really good refreshments! Now it's on to the rest of the holidays! |
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It was a wunderbar Oktoberfest at Morton's! With more than 600 BMW enthusiasts on hand, we enjoyed the day, especially: Melissa Holbrook Pierson and the subject of her new book, long distance rider extraordinare John Ryan; racer and BMW test rider Nate Kern and his race bikes, making a special appearance just for us; Henrico police officers demonstrating some amazing skills on their RTPs; the Dixie Power Trio, entertaining with some great live music; a great German lunch by Caroline's Concessions; fantastic door prizes; and much more! Check out the photos by clicking on the graphic. |
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| It wasn't the best weather we've ever seen, but about a dozen hearty souls made it out to Natural Chimneys Regional Park and Campground in Augusta County, Virginia, on the weekend of September 23-25, 2011 for our first camp out. Once we got out there, the weather was actually pretty nice. The rain stopped on Friday around 4 pm, and held off until Sunday morning. Saturday was spent riding some of the better roads in the area, followed by a group dinner in Bridgewater on Saturday evening (above). |
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EMT and Morton's customer Bruce Ruggeri presented his "First There, First To Care" seminar for us on Saturday, September 17. The two-hour class covered all the basics of what you need to know in case of an accident involving you, your friends, or someone you meet on the road. Bruce taught us how to care for the injured, what NOT to do, what kind of first aid kit to carry, etc. This was so well received, and the information is so valuable, we'll offer it again in the spring. |
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Each August, riders gather at Ironhorse Lodge in Stecoah, NC, for a Horizons Unlimited Travelers Meeting. Riders offer presentations on all sorts of adventures, participate in hands-on technical seminars, or simply enjoy the hospitality and location. The meeting is organized by Horizons Unlimited, and founders Grant and Susan Johnson, were on hand for the weekend. Morton's BMW Sales Manager Steve Anderson attended, as well, so if you want some first-hand info, check with him. We hope to see you there next year! |
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If you watched the "Long Way 'Round" series, you no doubt remember the section where Ewan and Charley made their way across Siberia on a rugged road cut across the forbidding landscape. That was the infamous Road of Bones, built by slave labor under Soviet dictator Josef Stalin. When workers died, their bodies were dumped into the right of way and covered, hence the nickname for the road. Fast forward to 2010, when Compass Expeditions led a group aboard BMW GS models from London, England to Magadan, Russia, including the Road of Bones. Tour leader and company founder Mick McDonald of Compass Expeditions was here to share the incredible story of that trip. |
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We were thrilled to welcome Grant and Susan Johnson, founders of Horizons Unlimited, who talked about their "Achievable Dream" series of videos and presentations. They explained how you -- yes, even you -- can do trips you might not imagine. Proper planning is essential, and they gave you a taste of what to expect. Susan also held a private, women-only session to discuss issues women face on the road. Then, Grant and Susan teamed up again to present the story of their eleven years traveling the world. It was a terrific, inspiring message of possibility and excitement for all. |
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It was July in central Pennsylvania. It was hot. No, more than that, it was brutally hot. But even with the heat indexes of 100+F, about 6,700 BMW enthusiasts gamely made a weekend of it at Bloomsburg, PA. The locals were wonderfully nice and welcoming, the roads in the area were very nice, and the MOA folks did a good job arranging things and trying to cope with the conditions. The GS Giant competition was a definite highlight, with GS riders from all over the country competing in a series of events for the best-in-show trophy. Next year, the rally moves to Sedalia, Missouri, and we're hoping cooler weather! |
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We had a GREAT day of GS training at the Massey farm on July 15! Shawn and Lance Thomas of RawHyde did a terrific job leading the participants through a series of exercises and then, after our lunch, a trail ride through the woods. All of us at Morton's appreciate those who joined us for this event, and we encourage you to watch for more GS-oriented happenings both here and on our Facebook page. |
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The 2011 Iron Butt Rally is history, and friends of Morton's BMW finished in the top ten! Roger Sinclair, riding a 2002 R 1150 GS Adventure in his second IBR, was among the leaders the entire rally and finished in 4th place! Kirsten Talken-Spaulding, riding a 2009 R 1200 RT in her rookie appearance in the IBR, put together an outstanding ride to finish in 6th as the highest-placed woman in the field! More than 40 guests gathered at Morton's on July 9 to celebrate their success. Congratulations Roger and Kirsten for showing us how to do the long ride! |
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The BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington host their annual Square Route Rally near Thurmont, MD. Join members of one of the larger BMW clubs for a weekend of camping, good food, great rides, and more fun! Check out all the latest rally info HERE! |
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We hosted a presentation on Saturday, May 21, by the pros at RawHyde, an official BMW Training Center. Shawn Thomas, a RawHyde trainer, gave us the scoop on what they offer for training and guided rides -- the Continental Divide Ride got a lot of attention -- and gave us a preview of our hands-on training session planned for July 15. About 40 of us gathered to enjoy pizza, the presentation, conversation, and plans for many more GS events to come! |
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Spring Fling 2011 is this weekend! For years, we've been throwing the best BMW open houses in the mid-Atlantic region, and we decided it was time for us to put on a rally! More than 165 rallygoers joined us on at Natural Bridge, Virginia, for the first-ever Morton's BMW Spring Fling! This event was be a blast, and the roads in the area are among the best anywhere. If you missed it this time, be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter to get all the latest event info! |
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Despite the worst weather we've ever had for an open house, we still welcomed over 300 people for a fun day. The food was great, Habitat had a good fundraising day, and a lot of people had a good time. We'll posy photos soon. |
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Jeff Massey addresses members of the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington, one of the largest local BMW clubs in the country, at its March meeting, held at Morton's BMW. In addition to hearing all the latest news and info regarding BMW -- such as an update on K 1600 production -- club members in attendance also received coupons for 20% off any parts or accessories purchase through March 31. |
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We had more than a dozen entries in our 3rd annual Chili Cook-Off this year, and the scoring was tight! Eddie Lloyd (pictured receiving his gourmet gift basket from parts manager Patrick Crawley) won by one vote over Tim Parrott. One vote behind Tim was a four-way tie for third, with Patricia Verden, Pam Fisher, Stuart Beatson, and Patrick Callahan sharing the honors. With 45 votes cast, this was the closest judging we've ever had, so great job everybody! |
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Morton's Honors Our VeteransOn Veteran's Day, Thursday, November 11, we saluted our military veterans by offering light refreshments all day, and all veterans and active military received a gift, a small token of our thanks for their service to our country. |
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Domonic Anderson debuted the extended swingarm S 1000 RR at Maryland International Raceway at Budds Creek, Maryland. Posting consistently in the 8.9-9.0 second range for the 1/4 mile, Domonic had a best of 8.893 and made it to the final three pairs in Crazy 8s (out of 51 bikes) and the final eight of 118 in Pro ET. A very good showing for the BMW and its rider! |
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Morton's BMW was on site for the annual Square Route Rally. With tents full of goodies to buy, our staff helped make this event a success for riders from throughout the region. |
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Domonic Anderson had another good weekend racing his Morton's BMW-sponsored S 1000 RR. Make sure to come out and cheer him on at his next event! |
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It was a banner day in April for our annual spring open house! With a huge crowd and a festive atmosphere, we enjoyed perfect weather, great live music from the Dixie Power Trio, BBQ chicken lunch, and great deals throughout the store. For photos of the day's events, click HERE or on the photo. |
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Saturday, April 10 brought members of the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington to Morton's for their monthly club meeting. We're always happy to welcome the folks from BMWBMW, one of the largest regional BMW clubs in the country. | |
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Service manager and CLASS instructor Stuart Beatson and parts & accessories manager Patrick Crawley provided the lowdown on what you need to know for a successful track day. From getting your bike ready to wearing the proper gear, they covered the bases and answered questions from the participants. | |
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On Saturday, February 27, we were happy to once again host a meeting of the oldest women's motorcycle club in the country, the Motor Maids. Gathering at Morton's at 2 pm, the group took care of their regular club business, and then listened to a talk on the proper selection and fitment of heated clothing. For Motor Maids info, contact Dianne Gardner, 804-526-8596, dgardgo@aol.com, or visit their website. |
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About 25 S 1000 RR enthusiasts turned out for an evening with Nate Kern and the new bike on Saturday, February 20. Nate gave a really solid presentation of the new technical features of the bike, explaining how and why BMW designed it the way they did. After the presentation, attendees had the chance to speak directly to Nate, our drag racer Domonic Anderson, service manager Stuart Beatson, and other Morton's staffers about the bike and its applications. And there was plenty of pizza for everyone! |
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What could be better in the middle of winter, we asked, than a motorcycle rally? Given the usual January weather, we decided to hold a "rally" inside, and a couple hundred riders and friends decided to join us. In addition to some great sales on apparel and accessories, we offered up our our annual chili cook-off, featuring recipes from staff members and the pros at Hard Times Cafe. The audience favorite turned out to be produced by Kevin and Amanda Carmody. Kevin is one of our certified Master Technicians, and it appears he can fix more than just bikes! After warming up with chili, 50-60 attendees enjoyed a terrific presentation by one of the three American riders who captured the BMW GS Trophy in Tunisia in 2008. Jason Adams, who teamed up with Jim Stoddard and Brad Hendry to represent the USA in the competition, showed photos and told stories about his adventure. Thanks to everyone, including Jason, for coming and making this mid-winter event so successful! |
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As a tribute to our troops, we had the very special red, white, and blue Motosport S 1000 RR -- the only one in the U.S. -- on display Wednesday and Thursday, Nov 11 & 12. Active military with ID got a special DVD and brochure FREE as a sign of our appreciation! Pictured at left, Charlottesville's Steve Fox, who gave us our first S 1000 RR deposit, sits on the Motosport bike, the same color he's getting. |
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David White finished the Virginia Hare Scrambles season at the Pipsico Boy Scout Reservation race near Surry, Virginia, on Sunday, November 8. With the Senior A championship already in hand, David nonetheless rode hard, leading most of the race. On the final lap, his front wheel got tangled in a root, then he ran out of gas with only a mile or so left. He finished 6th for the race, his first non-podium finish in the last nine races. He completed the season with a remarkable 7 wins out of 14 races, and captured his 8th state championship. Way to go, champ! |
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This year's Oktoberfest celebration is shaping up as one of the best we've ever had! In addition to the usual -- demo rides on all the new bikes, fantastic door prizes, free German lunch to the first 500, and much more -- we'll also have: - Sport Bike Night at Hard Times Cafe Friday evening, plus our incrdible Oktoberfest open house on SaturdaY! - S 1000 RR display featuring our own ASRA Pro Thunderbike national champion Nate Kern! - Suspension seminar and FREE setup of your BMW suspension just for you! - Incredible windshield durability demonstrations by reps from ZTechnic! - All the new design Gerbing's Heated Clothing, just in time for cooler weather! And much more, all FREE! Keep checking here for all the details! |
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Morton's BMW joined hundreds of Land Rover enthusiasts at perhaps the closest thing to a four--wheeled GS rally. The Rovers Owners Association of Virginia (ROAV) sponsored the largerst Rover gatherng in North America, and we were there to show off BMWs! | |
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David White did it again, grabbing his fourth win in a row and increasing his points lead in Virginia Championship Hare Scrambles Series action. Photo courtesy Cathy White. |
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David White took home another 1st place trophy on Sunday, September 6, at the Virginia Championship Hare Scrambles Series at Rocky Mount, Virginia. With this victory, David moves into the points lead for the Senior A division going into the next race, Chestnut Mountain, at Martinsville, on September 20. Come join us as we cheer David and BMW on to another victory! For complete schedule and results, go to http://www.vchss.org. |
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The Virginia Championship Hare Scrambles Series continued on Sunday, August 30 at Sandy Bottom, and David White piloted the Morton's BMW G450X to its second straight win (three wins in the last four races!) and fourth straight podium! He is now just two points from first place! |
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Come the the sixth annual Horizons Unlimited USA East Travellers Meeting at the Ironhorse Lodge and Campgroun in Stecoah, NC. Each year, world travellers and wannabees gather to meet, talk, see presentations, hang out, compare notes, and go for rides. If you've ever wondered what it's like to ride solo around the world, or spend the night in a yurt, or cross the USA only on dirt roads, this is the place to find out! For all the details, click on the graphic at left or go to: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/USAEast2009 |
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David White returned to action on the Morton's BMW G 450 X on Sunday, August 16 with another victory in Virginia Hare Scrambles! After a mid-summer break, the Virginia Championship Hare Scrambles Season resumed near Martinsville, Virginia and, despite a last place start, David pulled ahead and held on for the win. It was his second win this season and third podium finish in a row. | |
"Every one of the instructors was there for as much one-on-one as anyone could possibly expect. Twice, an instructor led me around one lap then followed me for one or two more. We pulled into pit road and they then coached me on places where I could improve my technique." |
It was another banner CLASS event with Reg Pridmore at VIR! Comments from riders attending the training sssions included: "Amazing. Absolutely amazing. I learned a lot and had a blast. I have no chicken strips on the right side of the bike..." "In all, it was an excellent day. There was plenty of riding time and great instructors. The opportunity to follow Reg and Stuart and get good constructive criticism on the spot was invaluable. Figuring out the capabilities of the GS really made me happy. I still have the grin that I had yesterday when I left the track." "CLASS was a BLAST! learned so much from one day with Reg and his staff." "I have to give a big 'Thank you' to Morton's... If you have the chance to attend CLASS, do so! It's $395 well-spent." "I'm back from VIR and all I can say is FANTASTIC!!It would be hard for me to overstate how much I learned and how much fun I had. On a scale from one to ten, I think this class was a 10.5!" |
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David White was off like a shot at the start of the Race for Vision on Sunday, June 14, in King George. On a hot day and on a brutal course, David led early then fell back when anothr rider crashed in front of him, blocking his path. He fought back to capture third place, for his second podium in as many weeks. The Virginia Hare Scrambles folks will now take a break until August 16. Come August, we'll be back in the hunt for another championship for David and for Morton's BMW. |
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David White took first place in the Tidewater 100 Senior A division on Sunday, June 7 at Ivor, Virginia. After a tough start, David took the lead on lap 2, then battled with points leader Eric Hytinen all the way to the end. Hytinen led laps 3 and 4, then David regained the lead and finished a commanding 26 seconds ahead of Hytinen. This was our first win of the season, and looks to be BMW's first win ever in Virginia Hare Scrambles competition. For all the race details, go to http://vchss.org. |
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Nate Kern (top) rode his Morton's BMW-sponsored R1200S to a very close second in CCS ThunderBike and third in Michelin Pro ThunderBike. Steve Kennedy guided his F800ST to fourth place in Lightweight SuperSport, and fifth place in both Lightweight GP and Lightweight SuperBike competition. Nate also took time to honor wounded veterans of the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan on Sunday. A group of them was transported from Walter Reed Army Medical Center to watch the races, and Nate and the Morton's crew spent time with them during the Sunday raceing. |
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David White was back aboard the Morton's BMW G450X at Reddy Hole, outside Surry, Virginia. While he ran as high as second, he finished in fifth place and ninth place in the overall standings with another ten races to go. For all the race details, go to http://vchss.org and look for race #5 on the schedule. |
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David White, a seven-time hare scrambles champion in Virginia, continues his efforts aboard the Morton's BMW G450X in the Virginia Championship Hare Scrambles series. In the May 3 race near Martinsville, he slogged his way to an eighth place finish. While leading the race, he impacted a tree and went down, re-injuring his back. He managed to bring it home on a tough, wet, muddy day. | |
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David White had another challenging day of hare scrambles on Sunday, April 19. He quickly made his way to the front of the pack, and was leading the race by about ten seconds when he ran out of fuel on the last lap. A disappointing finish to be sure, but we're confident that, once we get a few kinks worked out, we'll be seeing him on the podium. Check back for more info on a group ride to the event, or get event details HERE. |
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Once again, a big crowd (around 600-650 people) flocked to Morton's for the biggest BMW open house in the mid-Atlantic. They were rewarded with perfect weather, great food, demo rides on ALL the new bikes, fantastic door prizes -- including a $1399 GPS unit -- and a Habitat for Humanity poker run. To see some photos from the open house, click on the picture at left. And make plans now for our annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 10! |
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David White debuted the G450X against a large field of competitors at Oak Ridge Estates in Arrington, Virginia. In the first lap, he moved from near the back of the pack in his class to second place, and held that position until injuring his back on a jump. The bike performed well, and he had a good chance of victory, so we'll remain hopeful for the next race on April 19. | |
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Kevin Hagerty, tour leader for MotoQuest Tours, a subsidiary of Alaska Rider Motorcycle Tours and Rentals, joined us for an insightful presentation on touring Alaska and numerous other parts of the world. The 15 or so people who attended enjoyed some reindeer sausage and other treats from the Last Frontier as they watched video presentations and participated in the Q&A. At least 1/3 of the group is actively planning a trip to Alaska this year, so the information and contacts should prove worthwhile. Thanks, Kevin! |
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Members of the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington gathered at Morton's on Saturday, March 14 for their monthly meeting. In addition to all the normal activities and our presentations about the latest Morton's BMW goings-on, the club surprised owner Jeff Massey and his wife Hannah with a cake to celebrate their wedding anniversary. March is also the 30th anniversary of Jeff and his brother Bob buying the business from their uncle William Morton. BMWBMW president Tina Fraembs presents Jeff and Hannah with the cake. |
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Customers came by from noon to 5 pm to taste a half dozen chili recipes prepared by our our staff. After sampling the concoctions, votes were cast for the favorite dish. Winning by just one vote was Apparel Specialist Patricia Verden with her chicken chili. Service Advisor and Certified Technician Jan Callahan was a close second with her version of a chili her husband makes. Congrats to both, and thanks to all who cooked, ate, cleaned up, and just enjoyed the day! |
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On Sunday, March 1, Morton's BMW Motorcycles welcomed members of the Virginia chapter of Motor Maids, Inc. for their monthly meeting and some excellent presentations. At left, our apparel specialist Patricia Verden talks to the group about Gerbing's heated gear and how to stay warm and toasty on cold rides. In addition, Liz Sorrell of the Tom McGrath Law Firm discussed insurance and legal issues with the group. |
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Saturday, October 11 brought hundreds of BMW riders and enthusiasts from all over to Morton's BMW. They enjoyed demo rides on a full range of bikes, including the new F650GS and F800GS; fabulous door prizes; great deals on accessories and apparel; a FREE German lunch; and much more! |
F800 riders and enthusiasts from all over the eastern half of the U.S. gathered in Buchanan, Virginia for the first-ever F800 rally. Riders from as far away as Florida and Illinois were on hand, and Morton's BMW was proud to be a sponsor and door prize donor for the event. |
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We had a great time on July 31, starting with a reception and buffet at Morton's, then riding to the theatre for the movie. Remember, the TV series will be shown on Fox Reality channel starting on August 2, so watch it or TIVO it to join the fun! |
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Hundreds of riders and enthusiasts joined us for the biggest BMW open house in the mid-Atlantic region! They enjoyed live music, demo rides, free BBQ chicken lunch, vendors, great door prizes, and much more! |
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| Saturday, March 15 brought the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington to Fredericksburg for their monthly meeting at Morton's. We're more than happy to welcome this great regional club to our shop, and around 50-60 people showed up. Dealer principal Jeff Massey spoke to the group about our racing efforts at Daytona (above right), and then showed off the R1200S we built for Richard Cooper to race (above left). During the meeting, well known BMW racer Nate Kern, whom we are also supporting, called in to say hello and wish the club his best. BMWBMW has been a major support group for Nate's racing career with BMW. | |
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Courtland High School marketing instructor Jenee Pins brought her students to Morton's BMW to learn about the history of BMW, the history of Morton's, and how we market motorcycles. The class will break up into teams and take a couple of months to design an advertising/marketing campaign for us. We'll select the winning team in March and, with any luck, their project will become a new campaign for us! We're excited to work with this great group of students and look forward to their work. In the picture at left, sales & marketing manager Steve Anderson talks to them about BMW advertising. |
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On November 9, eight of rode to BMW's Performance Driving Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for some first class training in off-road technique. I was a three day weekend event all about having fun, getting dirty, and learning how to do things with a GS most people can't even imagine! Click on the photo for Steve's report! |
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Once again, Morton's BMW was the place to be for fall fun. Our 2007 Oktoberfest celebration set new records for attendance and sheer riding pleasure! |
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Our final track day for 2007 was a huge success, as about 40 Morton's BMW riders filled the track at Virginia International Raceway for training with Team Pro-Motion and Nate Kern. The weather was perfect, the track was superb, and a very good time was had by all. For just $225, riders experienced a full day or fun, including track school, lunch, a free gift from Morton's BMW, and expert teachers, including our own Stuart Beatson, Team Pro-Motion, and Nate! |
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In March, Morton's hosted the BMW Bikers of Metropolitan Washington , one of the largest regional BMW clubs in the country. Sales manager Steve Anderson gave a presentation on the just-completed Morton's BMW Tour of Mexico. |
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Morton's BMW Motorcycles provided the bike and the location for a model's photo shoot recently. Photographer Bill Brittain, model Carrie Miller, and stylist Jasmine Ibrahim fought off bitter cold to collaborate on a series of portfolio shots. We were happy to provide a bright yellow K1200R and a bit of our parking lot for the project. Photo © 2007 Brittain Photo Graphics |
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| Dozens of riders and fans showed up on Saturday, July 1, to meet racing legend Reg Pridmore. Reg, who rode the legendary R90S to the AMA Superbike title in 1976 (one of his three such titles), kept people entertained with stories of his many racing successes, his CLASS riding school, and performance riding in general. On display were a pair of Hondas Reg uses in his sessions, a CBR1000RR and a CBR600RR, both set up beautifully for track use. |
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Despite almost constant rain, some 100 or so hardy souls made it to the Blue Grass Book Bank benefit campout in Blue Grass, Virginia. They were treated to good camaraderie, excellent music, and some rather damp memories to embellish and share.
It's not always this rainy... |
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Rally participants listen as Stuart explains the design of BMW suspensions and how to set a bike's shocks and springs for maximum benefit. Photo courtesy of Jim Bade. |
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The Silk Riders -- named for their tour last year following Marco Polo's "Silk Road" from Italy to China -- prepare to leave Morton's BMW. Check out their journeys at http://www.worldbybike.com. From left, Joanne Morgan, Morton's BMW owner Jeff Massey, sales & marketing manager Steve Anderson, Roger Clausen, Gareth Morgan, and Dave Wallace. |
It was one for the books!Our spring 2006 Open House set new records for attendance and activity! From the incomparable Helge Pedersen presentation on Friday evening to the awarding of door prizes on Saturday afternoon, we had so much going on you had a real challenge to do it all! |
October 15 was a spectacular day of fun for the whole family!Between 650 and 700 riders of all types of bikes showed up for the 2005 Oktoberfest at Morton's BMW Motorcycles. On a perfect fall day, they enjoyed free German luncheon, live music, incredible door prizes, discounts on everything in the house, vendors, a book signing, and much more! Given the number of people who show, maybe we should stop calling these open houses and call them what they are -- BMW rallies! If you were here, you understand; if not, you missed a heck of a party!
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| In October 2005, the staff of Morton's BMW plus some family and friends made a luncheon journey to Peaks of Otter Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The ride was our way of honoring Graham Jackson Fling, one of our motorcycle technicians, who passed away too soon in September. Graham's wife Linda joined us for what turned out to be a cool, foggy, and then rainy 300+ mile ride, but we all enjoyed the trip and the camaraderie. |
| Front row: Steve Anderson, Stuart Beatson, Sandra Beatson, Gerri Schilling. Middle row: Jeff Dunkle, Scott Arnold, Linda Fling, Kristine Keesecker, Andrew Beale, Kenn Keesecker. Back row: Jeff Massey, Carrie Seabrook, Sabrina Kulynych, Hannah Massey, Elyce Wieland, Stephanie Acheson, Pat Crawley. |
| It was a partly sunny, but rain-free, Sunday when 28 of us went on a 140+ mile ride through the rolling Piedmont of central Virginia. Starting at Morton's BMW, we headed southwest to Louisa, then north to Madison, where we stopped for a BBQ lunch at the Pig & Steak. After lunch, we rolled north to Sperryville, then east to Flint Hill and environs, before turning south to Bealeton and the Flying Circus. |
