Ride in and join your fellow riders explore exciting topics with Bob’s BMW certified master techs. See how things work, get explanations and answers to all your questions pertaining to specific topics, try some hands on tutorials, and more!
Get here an hour early and your bike may be chosen to be the demonstrator and be put on the lift! Sessions are FREE and specific session topics are COMING SOON!
Pencil the following Saturdays in your calendar, 11-noon at Bob’s BMW Service Department:
• March 10
• April 14
• May 5
• June 2
• July 7
• August 11
• September 15
Tech Session: Bob’s Multi-Point Inspection Saturday, March 10 at Bob’s BMW
11:00-Noon
The only way to keep riders riding is to keep your bikes on the road! Every time you visit Bob’s Service Department a Multi-Point Inspection of your bike is completed free of charge to verify the bike is performing at its maximum capabilities. Every Used Bike receives this same inspection before it lands on our showroom floor.
To understand what the technicians are looking for and what they base their findings and recommendations on, walk-thru a Bob’s Multi-Point Inspection with one of our certified techs!
Arrive an hour early and be one of two bikes chosen at random to be used in the tech session!
Warehouse Sale #3
Saturday, March 31 at Bob’s Old Location
9:00am-4:00pm
Bob’s third and final warehouse sale (for now!) will feature posters, banners, signage, and other art from the motorcycling industry. Vintage and classic to modern day pieces perfect for decorating anything from the garage to your living room! Maybe you remember an old poster or banner that was hanging at Bob’s you would love to get your hands on…this is your opportunity! Great prices on some great finds…one-of-a-kind collectibles, rare wall art, and more!
A detailed list and sneak peek of items that will be for sale COMING SOON!
2012 Open House and Season Kick Off Saturday, April 28 at Bob’s BMW
9:00am-4:00pm
2012 is Bob’s 30th Year Anniversary so you better believe we will REALLY be kicking off the season this year!The annual open house provides a place for you and your friends—riders of ALL brands— to ride, a variety of great foods and beverages, a chance to shop the newest 2012 inventory, speak to product reps one-on-one to get the inside scoop on 2012 products, visit booths and tents to get industry information from club news to insurance options, and more!
As details are confirmed, they will be announced…continue checking back to find out MORE!
Track Day Monday, June 4 at Summit Point Race Track
7:00am-5:00pm
Bob’s will host a day at the track with Motorcycle Xcitement for all the speed junkies out there! We want ALL brands to join us—it gives the S1000RR more bragging rights! Bob's staff and any friends you bring with you will cheer you on trackside under Bob’s VIP hospitality tent. Lunch, snacks, beverages, on-site techs for your mechanical convenience, and more will be included in this unforgettable day!
Learn from professionals and then put your new skills to the pavement in a safe environment…no soccer mom’s slowing you down in the fast lane! Spread the word, plan ahead, and mark your calendar TODAY.
Registration forms and further details regarding orientation prior to the event COMING SOON!
Sport Bike Day
Saturday, June 16 at Bob’s BMW
9:00am-4:00pm
Wash and detail your pride and joy, ride to Bob’s, and show off what you’ve got! Enjoy great food while you visit, see the 2012 S1000RR up close and learn about all the new updates and features, get entered to win great prizes, plus more to be announced!
If you think your bike is the baddest, we want you here to show us why…ALL brands!
21st Annual Ride to Work Day Monday, June 18
Bob’s will be handing out “I Rode” stickers all day in support of Ride to Work Day. Wear you sticker proudly and let everyone around you know you participated in this national holiday! This is a day dedicated to raising Motorcycle Awareness…let’s show our support!
Edelweiss Seminar Saturday, July 28 at Bob’s BMW
11:00am-1:00pm
Ever consider traveling the world by motorcycle? If so, Edelweiss Bike Travel will be here to provide you with all the information you need to make your dreams come true! Bob’s is bringing the experts in guided motorcycle tours to you so come prepared with all your questions. Having led thousands of tours worldwide over the past 30 years, you can count on getting all of your questions answered at this seminar. Learn the basics of world travel by bike, plus specific benefits of traveling with Edelweiss.
Dinner for Participants of the 30 Year Edelweiss Tour Saturday, July 28, Location TBD
6:00-10:00pm
All participants of the Edelweiss Kings and Castles Tour (See below event for details) in September 2012 will receive a special invite for a private dinner with Bob and Suzanne. This evening will allow the group the opportunity to get to know one another and prepare for what is sure to be, a trip of a lifetime! Will your name be on that exclusive list?!
Bob’s 30th Year Anniversary Adventure with Edelweiss! Kings and Castles Tour
September 1, 2012 – September 16, 2012 – Special Date
Join Bob, Suzanne, and 28 other adventurers on a 15 day tour through Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary! If you are one of the lucky 30 to reserve a spot on this amazing tour, you can also look forward to a private dinner prior to departure to get to know one another and prepare for the tour. Participants will also be treated to several other benefits and good surprises. Three picnics and extra guides on bikes are already included!
This adventure is a total of 9 riding days, traveling approximately 1,200-2,000 total miles. Enjoy 4 rest days in Prague, Dresden, Krakow, and Budapest, in which you can choose to to ride, relax, or explore—exactly what you want to do! The tour begins and ends in Vienna which is a city worth a couple extra day’s stay to explore! We anticipate this tour being very popular like others we have hosted in the past…spaces will fill quickly.
Please contact bob.henig@bobsbmw.com immediately if you are interested in helping us celebrate our 30th Year Anniversary. Read more about the Kings and Castles Tour. As soon as your mind is made up, send your completed Registration Form and deposit to Bob via mail or fax: 301-776-2338.
You may also send it directly to Edelweiss but be sure you list the tour as Bob’s Kings and Castle Tour with the correct September 1-16 dates.
Oktoberfest Saturday, September 29 at Bob’s BMW
9:00am-4:00pm
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bob’s BMW. This annual, family-fun event is a great way to spend the day. Ride to Bob’s early for fresh coffee and donuts and stay for an authentic German lunch! Kick tires with fellow enthusiasts and shop great specials.
Details of the day are in the works. Check back closer to the date to get a detailed schedule of what to expect.
Bob’s 30th Year Anniversary Celebration Saturday, November 3 at Bob’s BMW
6:00-10:00pm
Tickets will be available months in advance for this monumental event. You will want to get tickets as soon as they are available …this is going to be a night to remember so we anticipate tickets will go FAST! Stay tuned for specifics to be confirmed, but for now, expect a private, catered evening among fellow friends with lots of surprises, amazing giveaways, first heard announcements from Bob, plus an official tribute to Bob’s BMW!
Holiday Cheer Saturday December 15 at Bob’s BMW 9:00am-4:00pm
Just like every year in the past, a day has been reserved to officially thank all of Bob’s devoted customers! Stop by for fresh pastries and coffee in the morning, our infamous soup (to be announced), snacks, beverages, one-day only specials, and more!
We will be here all day waiting to serve you a bowl of soup with a side of Bob’s Ultimate Motorcycling Experience!
If you are having an event or know of an event that should be listed for 2012,
please contact us with the details.
See below for a list of upcoming
group rides led by Bob or a Bob's representative. Rides typically run 1-2 hours, stopping for a bite to eat. Not all routes are finalized but be assured the ride will be a good time! Plus they are FREE! Visit Bob's, call us, or contact Hanna for further details!
Join us for an Adventure. RawHyde Style. February 17-February 25
Join the team from Bob’s BMW as they take to the dirt in a unique RawHyde Adventure! And here’s the best part…after 15 people sign up, all names are entered into a drawing and ONE LUCKY WINNER gets a FREE Rawhyde Adventure*! Click below for details of one or both Rawhyde Adventures:
*Free Adventure includes meals, rental bikes, training, and support trucks. Airfare and transport to and from Rawhyde facility, and fuel costs not included.
Complimentary Rider’s Workshop:
Bob’s invites new and experienced riders to The Rider’s Workshop . It is a half-day FREE workshop teaching riders where to find “invisible roads” and how to ride them safely. If you are no longer satisfied riding the same roads to the same destinations, then this seminar is for YOU! Sign up TODAY!
GS Riders of Bob’s BMW
Bob’s GS Dirty Dozen Riders work voluntarily to coordinate some fun rides and adventures. As these events are planned they are posted to our events section. ALL brands are welcome to join the area’s best and most exciting adventure riding community. This is a great way to find great places to ride and people to ride with! Visit GS Riders of Bob‘s BMW TODAY!
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Timonium Motorcycle Show February 10-12
at Maryland State Fairgrounds
It’s almost that time of year again! In just one month, the 2012 Timonium Motorcycle Show will be happening. Celebrity appearances, bike shows, swap meet, café racers, antique bikes, tech sessions, 2012 models…ALL brands, ALL weekend!
Bob’s booth will be in its regular location…be sure to stop by to get entered into our door prize contest.
Don’t wait in line for tickets…visit Bob’s TODAY to get yours in advance plus SAVE $5 per ticket!
California Superbike School February 2012 – November 2012
Motorcycle Safety Day
at Ft. Detrick
Wednesday, May 2
9:00am-1:00pm
Join Bob’s and dozens of other industry vendors support Ft. Detrick’s dedicated day to motorcycle awareness. Hear from safety professionals and gather important information, explore exhibit displays, participate in a group ride and more!
British and European Classic Motorcycle Day May 20 at HighPoint farm in Clarksburg, MD
10:00am-5:00pm
$10 admission. Rain or Shine. Swap meet, door prizes, tech talks, demos, and more! This year’s featured marquee is Eurpopean and British Single Cylinders! Get MORE DETAILS
Join a group ride led by Bob’s to the show. Details to be announced.
MOA International Rally July 19-22 in Sedalia, MO
Motorcycle Owners of America will be putting on its 40th Annual international rally. This year BMW riders and enthusiasts will travel to Sedalia, MO! Get more rally details HERE
Finger Lakes Rally August 31-September 3
Support the Finger Lakes BMW club in Watkins Glen, NY for its 38th Annual Rally. Get MORE DETAILS
Ride For Kids Sunday, September 23 at Turf Valley Resort
Rain or Shine. Registration opens at 7:30. Join Bob’s BMW and hundreds of other riders raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Get MORE DETAILS.