While no longer a BMW Rally (now "all brands") - this rally originally started out as the "BMW Chain Gang" (f650.com) annual National Rally. While the "Jailbreak in the Clouds" has faded away with the BMW 650 singles, the rally charity (CASA, now a part of the Ouachita Children's Coalition) continues on with this rally annually (with many Inmates still helping out). It has since been renamed the Rich Mountain Rendezvous and is open to ALL brands of motorcycles. Posting it here for anyone that may have an interest in attending - as all are invited. Rally fee includes 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners. The Queen Wilhelmina State Park is located near the forest service roads and trails of the Ouachita National Forest (for those that want to get dirty) and the Talimena Parkway highlights the offerings for the asphalt crowd.
From the rally organizer:
We are getting really excited about this year’s Rich Mountain Rendezvous! 🎉
I look forward to this event every year, and it always feels like a big family reunion when we all get together. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
As a reminder, we will begin checking everyone in on Thursday, September 17th, at 1:00 p.m.
We don’t want anyone going home hungry, so we have plenty of great food planned throughout the weekend! Thursday night, we’ll provide dinner, followed by a continental breakfast on Friday morning. Friday evening, we’ll fire up the grill for hamburgers and homemade beans.
Saturday morning, come hungry for a delicious country breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, and more! Saturday evening, we’ll gather for a great pulled pork dinner while we listen to music, hand out door prizes, and enjoy spending time together.
During the day, hop on your motorcycle and enjoy some of the beautiful scenery around Rich Mountain, or spend some time wandering around our quaint little town.
It’s going to be a wonderful weekend filled with great food, beautiful rides, music, laughter, and fellowship with old and new friends. We can’t wait to see everyone at the Rich Mountain Rendezvous!
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