PRESIDENTIAL PONDERINGS – 4-Ride Leaders
In my previous note I expressed my thoughts on group rides, in this note I will discuss ride leaders. Being a ride leader is the most useful task anyone can do for the club, since …
Category: Gazette
BMW Touring Culture, Club Riding & Adventure Preparedness
The Gateway Riders is a BMW-focused motorcycle club built around touring, long-distance riding, and a strong sense of community among adventure riders. Bringing together BMW enthusiasts from across the Midwest, the club is known for …
PRESIDENTIAL PONDERINGS – 3-Group Rides
Rather than discuss more about rallies in this note (I will touch on them later), I will give my thoughts on group rides. These are my opinions, and everyone may not agree with all of …
Ride To Bixby Country Store
Club member Ron Bier sent us a few photos from a recent ride to the Bixby Country Store in Bixby, Missouri. It was another great turnout as riders gathered Saturday, March 21st at the Pink …
Thee Abbey Kitchen Club Ride
Club member Ron Bier sent us this photo from a recent ride to the Thee Abbey Kitchen in Arcadia, Missouri. “I don’t know if it’s worth posting,” said Ron in an email. “Best parking lineup …
PRESIDENTIAL PONDERINGS – 2-Rallies
You can spend a lifetime of motorcycling and never attend a rally. However, rallies are a wonderful aspect of motorcycling and a nice way to meet and ride with fellow riders as well as find …
February 2026 BMW Motorcycle News
THE ROAD AHEAD: YOUR OFFICIAL DIGEST FOR ALL THINGS TWO-WHEELED DAYTONA BIKE WEEK IS BACK Ready to join us for more fun in the sun at the 85th annual Daytona Bike Week? Starting February 27, …
PRESIDENTIAL PONDERINGS – 1-26
Previously, when the club published and mailed out the Gateway Gazette, the president would write a short column for each. I intend to revise this tradition and will post “Presidential Ponderings” on a regular basis …
Engine Coolant Types and Recommendations For BMW Motorcycles
The main purposes for engine coolant are heat transfer from the engine to the radiator, corrosion prevention and lubrication of seals. There are two major formulations of engine coolants. They are propylene glycol and ethylene …
We Had A Kick At The July Picnic
The Gateway Riders held their annual picnic and July general meeting in the Dogwood Shelter at Greensfelder Park. The Saturday event kicked off at 11:00 am with a lively general meeting where everyone was filled …