USA BMW GS Trophy Team Training in California

The USA BMW GS Trophy Team, consisting of Bill Dragoo, Iain Glynn and Shannon Markle trained with Jon Beck and the 2008 USA Team.    1300 miles of off road adventure training to be prepared for the Africa event in November.

A lot of training went into riding in the sand dunes.   Shannon had a great dismount in the video below.  Score 8.5 for the hand stand, half twist.  Full 10 if had landed on both feet!




You can also follow Bill Dragoo's blog about the challenge here.

Kriega sponsoring the AMA KTM BMW Hammer Run in NJ

Matrix Motosports, llc and Kriega have agreed to assist with sponsorship of the Tri-County Sportsmen Motorcycle Club Hammer Run being held 11/6-7/2010 in New Jersey. An expected 400 riders will participate over the two day event. The full flyer is here

Additional information on the event and club can be found here.

We are always proud to be asked to be a part of these AMA KTM and BMW events. It joins riders at all levels and supports to local riding communities.

BMW MOA RALLY

Kriega products were well received at the BMW MOA Rally in Redmond last week. The location was superb, and the riders very enthusiastic. Special thanks to Black Dog Cycle Works for hosting Kriega this rally. Also well wishes as Kurt and Martha Forget of Black Dog take off in August for their extended Alaska tour. Look forward to hearing how the Kriega products performed.

Family Off Road Adventures/ BMW Yosemite Tour Event Sponsorship

Matrix Motosports and Kriega are proud to be added sponsors of the Family Off Road Adventures Yosemite Adventure Tour Event which is a BMW National Enduro and AMA Sanctioned event. Kriega donated a wide variety of products for giveaways and raffles which will support charities associated with the event.

This AMA Sanctioned “Adventure Ride” event is held at the gateway to Yosemite National Park, Buck Meadows California and is a two day, GPS based, self-guided adventure which includes scenic & historic destinations in and around Yosemite National Park and the Stanislaus National Forest.

Using paved and unpaved roads with options of “dirt” & “paved” splits, you will have approximately 100 miles of fun each day! “Dirt” routes are approximately 80% dirt. “Paved” routes are 100% paved. All “dirt” routes are 2-track and appropriate for large “Adventure” bikes.

New Kriega R1200GS Adventure Display Bike

So many products from Kriega fit on the BMW R1200GS Adventure and for that matter almost any GS or dual sport bike. Since we have some upcoming focused events on GS, BMW and adventure touring, we decided to get a 2008 BMW GS Adventure and outfit it.

As you can see from the photos, the GS is set up with a US40 Drybag on tail, US10s on panniers, KS40 in pannier (both), Tank Adapter and US5 on tank and a Front Haul Strap on front forks.

Kriega Sponsors Rawhyde Adventure Rider Challenge & BMW GS Trophy Competition

Matrix Motosports and Kriega will participate as a sponsor for the above challenge and competition in California in Late April.

Now in its 4th year and dubbed ARC-X for the roman numeral “10" and named “Double Jeopardy” for the fact that there are two competitions within one event; the 2010 Adventure Rider Challenge (ARC) is North America's most exciting “Adventure Event.” The ARC has grown with each passing year and for ARC X the event that will surpass all previous years activities.

The incredible GS Trophy competition has been added to this years Challenge. Just as a teaser, the GS trophy challenge is your chance to win an all expenses paid trip to South Africa to represent the United States in an international riding skills competition. “Team USA” will be selected from a group of the top 20 competitors in this year’s Adventure Riders Challenge.

BMW S1000RR Tablecloth Trick!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know it is not a Kriega item, but way cool. BMW TV showing some creative style for the new line of bikes.

BMW ON Magazine Reviews R8 Waistpack

BMW ON Magazine conducted a detailed review of the Kriega R8 Magazine.

Kit says: The Kriega R8 is undoubtedly the best waist pack I have ever used on a motorcycle. While riding over two-foot high “whoops,” through boulder patches and high-speed sand washes, the R8 was virtually unnoticeable. It remained firmly in place with no pressure points jabbing me in the back. There was no bouncing or shifting Kriega R8 Enduro Waistpack & Tool Roll of the contents. There is nothing complicated, fancy nor glitzy about the R8. It’s all about the design, construction and function.

Click on the image to launch the article for a closer review.

BMW MOA 2010 - Redmond, OR

Kriega dealer Black Dog Cycle Works will be displaying Kriega products at the BMW MOA International Rally in Redmond Oregon from July 15 - 18, 2010. Kriega will support our dealers efforts, so expect to see the complete product line, with all products available for purchase.

A little info about the rally from BMW MOA:

With a panoramic view of the snow-capped Cascade range, the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center is situated on the outskirts of Redmond, Oregon just off of Hwy 97 and adjacent to the Redmond Municipal Airport. This is a fantastic site for the 2010 Rally!

GPS: N44* 14.4545’ W121* 11.206’

Pre-Registration form will be in the BMW MOA Anonymous Book, the March issue of BMW Owners News and found on the BMW MOA Web site in early March. Pre-registration ends June 30.

Speed TV uses R8 for video equipment on BMW Launch in Portugal

SpeedTV used Kriega's R8 waistpack (without the tool roll inside) to carry onboard video equipment for their test runs of the new BMW S1000RR in Portugal last month. The waistpack carried everything they needed and then some. It fit closely to the body and stayed in position as the whipped the new machine through its paces. The R8 is not just for off road applications!

Kriega sponsoring AZ Beemers Roadrunner Rally 2010

Kriega and Matrix Motosports will participate as a sponsor for the 28th RoadRunner Rally by the AZ Beemers Club in Heber AZ May 15-17, 2010. More information about the event can be found on the AZ Beemers website. It is also a recognized event with BMW MOA.

R15 Rucksack - BMW MOA's Gift Guide

BMW ON Magazine included Kriega's R15 as one of their 2009 Gift Guide products. A great rucksack for on or off road. Thanks, BMW MOA.

What we all wish we could do........ some do.

We want to constantly promote and support adventure programs and series about the same. Here is something well worth looking forward to............

"26,000 kilometers of Australian Highway, sand, mud, and gravel roads. Three months of camping at truck stops, caravan parks, greasy food, unique wildlife and amazing landscapes.

Curbsyde Productions in association with OneWheelDrive.Net is pleased to announce the upcoming release of “Australia Inside Out”, our first multi-episode, Full HD, adventure series.

Join OneWheelDrive.Net correspondents Joe and Flora Lloyd as they circumnavigate Australia a land of jaw-dropping natural scenery, strange wildlife, amazing beaches, and sunsets almost as gloriously delicious as its wine. The world’s largest island hosts a score of “must see” natural wonders of a life time; the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru (Ayers Rock) don’t disappoint. However, it is the vast emptiness between these destinations that we found so intriguing. The remote quiet noise of desert and ocean, that empties the mind and replenishes the soul.

Joe and Flora Lloyd start their motorcycle journey from Sydney and circumnavigating mainland of Australia, with an excursion deep into its red heart.

As Joe puts it, “This adventure, is a team effort — all the filming, riding and support is performed by the two of us. As we wield two Canon 5D MK 2 cameras to capture life onboard, the people and picture perfect landscapes along the way. It’s a three month journey that covers a vast array of subjects, weather, riding conditions and walks the fine balance between the tourist track and a deeper experience of Australia.”

Join OneWheelDrive.net in the spring of 2010 for the release of Australia Inside Out."

Chris Pfeiffer on BMW HQ

Okay, it's not a Kriega news event......... but way cool. Glad to see BMW continue to be creative in their promotions.

Kriega.us added as sponsor for Carolinas BMW MOA Daniel Boone Rally

32nd Annual Daniel Boone Rally and Vintage / Classic Ride In

Three states, one rally! Join the group in Boone, NC for the best riding anywhere. Rain or shine ride NC’s Blue Ridge Parkway and High Country, Southwestern Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee. Welcome all Vintage and Classic riders. Dual sport routes are planned. 250-300 attendees.

Matrix Motosports and Kriega.us contributed gift products and other goodies to attendees of the rally. Hope everyone enjoys the event.

BMW ON Magazine Reviews R25 Rucksack

BMW ON Magazine a publication for the BMW Motorcycle Owners Association (MOA) conducted a field review of the Kriega R25 rucksack. Verdict - "It doesn't seem fair to call it a backpack; instead it should be a technically advanced "stuff" transport system designed just for motorcyclist".

Read the complete review below. Click on the image to enlarge it.