Gateway Riders BMW Motorcycle Club

Events Director: Jeff Ackerman       314-838-2161  

    Email: m_j_ackerman@sbcglobal.net

Ride Starting Points

Note:  The ride starting points depend on the direction we are going. See the list below:

NORTH: The east side of the Home Depot parking lot between New Halls Ferry & Old Halls Ferry, south side of I-270 in North County.

SOUTH: The McStop at Pevely (Exit 180 off I-55 at Z) OR the Dierbergs grocery on Hwy 21, just south of I-270 (on the L/H side at the first light).

WEST: The QuikTrip off I-70 by I-370 at Mid Rivers Mall (on the north side in St. Peters) OR the BP/McDonald's just south of Hwy. 40 (I-64) on Long Rd., OR the MotoMart, on Hwy. 141, just north of I-44.

EAST: The SOUTH Dierbergs or NORTH Home Depot – See above.

NOTE: Forever Endeavor has shop rides every 3rd Saturday of the month, followed by a hearty breakfast. Meet at 21 East 5th Street, Eureka, MO. 63025. Phone 636-938-7336

* Oct. 20: Hayride and Hot Dog Roast – Sign up beforehand. Meet at the parking lot in front of the stables at Greensfelder County Park at 4:30 pm sharp (if you are late, the wagons will leave without you). We will have a 45 min. hayride followed by an hour bonfire at the park where we will roast club-provided hot dogs and marshmallows. Food, drink and smoking are not allowed on the wagons. NOTE: Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in county parks so be discrete or bring something else. To reach Greensfelder, take I-44 west to the Pacific-Allenton exit (Six Flags). Turn north on Allenton Road and proceed 2 miles north to the park entrance. Follow the signs to the stable area.

* Oct. 28: St. John’s Gildenhaus sausage dinner. Take the scenic route to the church; leave early to beat the crowd. Meet at the Amoco on Long Rd. (see above) at 9:00/leave 9:30. Ride leader needed.

* Nov. 4: Wurstmart and Meat Shoot at St. Patrick’s in Ruma (site of the Chicken & Strawberry Festival). Meet at the Dierbergs grocery (see above) at 9:00/leave 9:30 (NOTE – The GS group will leave at 9:15) – We may split into two groups with the GS group taking the lesser traveled “levee” roads (with gravel in varying amounts). The road group can take the Bluff Road. Mary and Jeff Ackerman, 314-838-2161.

* Nov. 11: Ride to Giant City Park in southern Illinois for a great chicken dinner. Meet at Dierbergs (see above) at 8:30/leave 9:00. Bill Haugen, 314-831-7363.

* Nov. 17: Ride to the Midway Restaurant in Weingarten, MO. (on 32 west of Ste. Genevieve), or the Anvil Inn in Ste. Genevieve, or Reid’s Harvest House in Chester, or Rider’s Choice. Meet at Dierbergs on Hwy 21, (see above) at 9:30/leave 10:00. Ride leader needed.

* Nov. 21: Wednesday General Meeting at Culpepper’s, 12316 Olive Street Rd., just west of I-270 on the south side of Olive. Arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. if you plan on eating. Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

Dec. 1: Tech day at Art Mester's 10:00 AM to 2 PM

* Dec. 21: Christmas Party from 7 to 11 p.m. at Catering to You (same place as usual), 12775 New Halls Ferry Rd.; phone 314-839-3244. Check the late November/early December Gazette for more info. RSVP with Jim Shaw (314-521-0341) early so we can get an accurate head count. Tentative costs: $10 members/$20 guests this year.

* Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party – Celebrate 2008 with Harvey and Ava Small, 24 Wydown Terrace. 314-727-1466 - Show up at 8 p.m. (or later) and bring your favorite snacks; beer and soda provided plus champagne at midnight.

* Jan. 1: New Year’s Ride (weather permitting): Meet at the QuikTrip in St. Peters, off I-70 at Mid Rivers at 10 a.m./leave 10:30. Details worked out at the New Year’s Eve Party. Jeff Ackerman, 314-838-2161.

* Events that are starred are point events. BMW rallies greater than 200 miles away are point rides, even if not listed. Note: See the MOA magazine or website: www.bmwmoa.org for more Rally information.

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