Gateway Gazette

The Gateway Gazette is published six times per year. Unlike the ever changing web, the Gazettes are a permanent history of our club. You may contact the editor through Officers and Directors page.

 

2013

February

April

Art Wheeler was the winner of Gateway BMW’s GS Challenge on April 10. For his efforts, he got a $200 gift certificate to the shop. Photo by Marilyn Roberts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2012

February

April

Art Wheeler was the winner of Gateway BMW’s GS Challenge on April 10. For his efforts, he got a $200 gift certificate to the shop. Photo by Marilyn Roberts

June

On the Cover: Larry, Art and Todd standing on the frozen Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. May 26, 8:45 a.m. Photo by a helpful stranger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August

It’s been a wet summer. August 1st, taken from the Grafton, IL car wash parking lot. The Mississippi River is only 2 or 3 feet from lapping over Hwy. 100. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.

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2011

February

April

Art Wheeler was the winner of Gateway BMW’s GS Challenge on April 10. For his efforts, he got a $200 gift certificate to the shop. Photo by Marilyn Roberts

June

On the Cover: Larry, Art and Todd standing on the frozen Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. May 26, 8:45 a.m. Photo by a helpful stranger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August

It’s been a wet summer. August 1st, taken from the Grafton, IL car wash parking lot. The Mississippi River is only 2 or 3 feet from lapping over Hwy. 100. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.

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2010

February

Marilyn built a really big snowman! Photo by Marilyn Roberts.

April

Art Wheeler was the winner of Gateway BMW’s GS Challenge on April 10. For his efforts, he got a $200 gift certificate to the shop. Photo by Marilyn Roberts

June

On the Cover: Larry, Art and Todd standing on the frozen Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. May 26, 8:45 a.m. Photo by a helpful stranger.

August

It’s been a wet summer. August 1st, taken from the Grafton, IL car wash parking lot. The Mississippi River is only 2 or 3 feet from lapping over Hwy. 100. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.

October

On the cover: The weather was fabulous for this year’s Falling Leaf Rally. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.

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2009

February

The power plant of the popular F800GS. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.

April

On April 3rd Prez Art and VP Judie rode home on their new bikes. Photo by Bob Honz.

June

Larry, Rich and Al on a rainy Sunday morning at Denny’s in Hiawassee at the Georgia Mountain Rally. Photo by a willing bystander.

August

Some of the 29 Gateway Riders members who attended the BMW MOA International Rally in Johnson City, Tennessee. Phil is ready to lead this ride after breakfast. Photo by Chris Kerckhoff.

October

Sunny Saturday at the 2009 Falling Leaf Rally. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.

December

Todd Suda, Art Mester and Larry Floyd repeated the Falling Leaf GS ride on a beautiful, warm late November day. The sign says “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” Photo by Jeff Ackerman
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2008

February

Phil is a monkey! This BMW sidecar racing rig is located at Gateway BMW. The photo was taken by Kevin Tennant on February 9, shortly before the Gateway Valentine’s Day party.

April

Ed Fusco stands behind his newly painted (by Art and Larry) bike at the 2006 Progressive Dinner. Yup, if I had PhotoShop I could have put Ed’s head in front of the print instead of splitting it, but I don’t have PhotoShop. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.

June

Jim Shaw traveled west in May. If we are really nice to him, maybe we can get a story out of him for August.

August

Looking a little like a Trekkie, Bill Graham stands by a prophetic monument in Riverside, Iowa. Photo by Doug Broadway.

October

Kevin Tennant shot this picture in August on Polaris Road in Montana, on his way home from British Columbia.

December

Here’s Santa and his sleigh disguised as Smitty and his bike, in the St. John’s Gildehaus parking lot in October. Photo by Dave Leligdon.
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2007

February
The left jug of an R69S. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.
April
I stand there reflecting on what a glorious day it is
June
The Griff, Marilyn, Rich and Jay at the Kunza Reservoir in New York on the way to the BMW MOA rally in Vermont. Photo by an unknown Harley rider.
August
Our favorite couple, The Griff and Haugen, sit on a new F800ST in the BMW Motorrad area at the BMW MOA International Rally in West Bend, Wisconsin.
October
Four-wheelin’ Judie Northcutt conquers Colorado’s Engineer Pass on a recent trip with Art and the Bissells. Photo by Art Mester.
December
Yes, it’s the same photo from last February but it looks quite different. It’s the left jug of an R69S. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.
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2006

February
A scenic view in the Smokies.
April
At a scenic pull-off on Missouri Hwy. 180 on a beautiful spring morning on the way home from the Branson Blitz, 2005. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.
June
Larry Floyd says, “As I was walking in the dewy morning woods at the Georgia Mountain Rally, I came by chance upon a cocoon in the woods. I could see movement inside and hear rustling.In great anticipation, I set up my camera and waited for the moment of emergence.”
August
Kim Ireland photo of his bike at the Comstock covered bridge in Vermont while attending the BMW MOA’s national rally this past July.
October
Rich Race and Jay Green prepare to leave Potosi after a successful Falling Leaf Rally. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.
December
Reflection in the tank of an R50/5 at Forever Endeavor Cycles. Photo by Marilyn Roberts.
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2005

Winter
Phil Sulfstede is: a) showing off the latest hot weather protective gear. Or b) Lost in the Caribbean.
Spring
“Buzzes” tests the next generation BMW submarine. Not sure who “Buzzes” is? Keep looking. Photo by: Mark Sampson.
Summer
Two Birds with one stone. I got to go for a short ride on the morning of June 12th. As luck would have it I also got to do some trainspotting, one of my many hobbies. AW
Fall
The Gateway Riders are getting better acquainted at the 25th Hard to Be Humble Rally. Photos Kathy Clyborne Dinky Dozen).
Holiday
Central Oregon 2001, on the way to Redmond. One of my favorites. AW
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2004

Winter
Our very own Beth Forristall, having found a sign...
Spring
Memories from the Falling Leaf Rally 2003...
Summer
Ed not only discovers that you can t out run the long arm of the law, but that you can t hide from it either. Especially under a K100...
Fall
The Number One vote getter for our Gateway Riders Calendar. Art Mester took this photo during his “Tour de Elk” 2002.
Holiday
Our cover girl is a future BMW rider, as soon as she grows into the helmet.
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2003

Winter
We have lost a Dear friend and long time member, Nancy Sulfstede. She will be deeply missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Phil.
Spring
Scenes from the Land O Loon Rally, in Trenton, ON Canada July 2002.
Summer
A quiet moment at the 2001 Falling Leaf. No Corn-dogs to be had.
fall
GrassRoots BMW 8/10/03
holiday
Unknown rider at the 2002 Falling Leaf Rally
Supplement
Santa? 60% left, 10% right, & 30% on the line.
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