Member Benefits
Unlock all the benefits the Club has to offer by joining as a member. The BMW Motorcycle Club of Pretoria, South Africa is open to anyone that shares a passion for the BMW motorcycle brand and that wants to share that passion with similarly-minded individuals, whether you own or ride a BMW motorcycle, or not! The club offers individual, family, country (individual and family) pensioner (individual and family) as well as student memberships.
Why you should join
- New members joining at the time of purchasing a new motorcycle from a Cape BMW Motorrad dealership will have their membership for the first year paid by the BMW Motorrad dealership.
- We offer properly organized rides with medics and backup vehicle, when required, as safety comes first.
- We provide training events and ongoing riding coaching to improve the skill, confidence and safety of our members.
- We cater for all riding-skill levels, from novice to expert.
- Road tours, breakfast runs, track days, off-road novice rides, extreme adventure tours, gravel or sand-dune, multi-day tour or play-date in the quarry, we have it all.
- Access to a trailer for bike recovery, where this is required.
- Great fellowship with like-minded riders โ our events are good clean fun.
- Discounts and special offers for members on presentation of their membership card at numerous suppliers.
Join
To join and become a member of the club, complete the online registration form below, calculate and pay the total joining fees. Please use the correct payment reference so we can match your application to your payment details.
Subscribe
Register on the Club website and join the BMW Motorcycle Club Pretoria Facebook page to keep in touch with all the upcoming rides and events. And remember to subscribe to the weekly e-mail newsletter on registration.
Engage
Now that you’re a member and in the know of all the awesome upcoming rides and events, you are invited and encouraged to join us at the monthly club social evenings (usually the first Friday of the month from 6pm) and come ride with us!
Riding
Although there are many opportunities available to ride with others, not all rides are created equally. For more than two decades the BMW Motorcycle Club Pretoria has perfected the art of planning and executing first class rides for its members.
The Rides Committee, consisting of experienced and passionate tar and dirt riders, assumes the responsibility for planning the annual Rides Calendar. Each ride is allocated to a Ride Leader who takes care of every little detail โ from the actual route that will be ridden, to the catering arrangements at the destination venue.
A ride leader manual containing the wisdom of the Clubโs many veteran ride leaders ensure that all the important aspects of a ride is considered and planned for. The Club has proven methods for riding in groups, and sweeps ensure that nobody gets left behind. Nearly every ride is recceโed in advance to identify route difficulty, potential hazards and alternative exit routes to make every ride a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience for members.
Monthly tar and dirt rides
Join fellow riders on either a tar-only or dirt-combo ride to enjoy a breakfast, brunch or lunch. Whether you ride an RR or a GS (or anything in between!) these rides offer a great day out on the roads and tracks for all members. Monthly rides are carefully planned and executed to offer a safe and enjoyable experience for riders ranging in experience from novice to expert.
Weekend / overnighter trips
Fancy a quickie away? There are a couple of tar and dirt weekend (or “overnighter”) trips on the Rides Calendar! Join one of these trips and explore a bit wider. This is an ideal compromise on having a mini adventure without sacrificing too much of your precious leave days!ย
Long-distance adventures
“A journey of a 1,000 miles starts with a single step”. That is stepping your boot down into 1st gear on your long-distance ride… Your ride leader will take you on a properly planned adventure where you will not only explore the favorite parts of South Africa, but perhaps also venture across borders in search of lasting memories and friendships.ย
Moon rides
The monthly night rides offer an exciting opportunity to explore the restaurants in and around Pretoria. Being a more social-oriented event, the ride is typically short and ride leaders try to include something scenic, spectacular or special on the way to the venue.
Ladies rides
The Club has an active group of female riders and pillions that want to let their hair down and do something special for themselves now and again. The Ladies Rides are created, executed, and enjoyed by ladies and may sometimes even include men, just for fun!
Official BMW Motorrad events
As a recognised and participating body of the bigger BMW Clubs and BMW Motorrad community, the Club facilitates inclusive rides to and at official BMW Motorrad events. Join the Club and our supporting dealership, BMW Motorrad Centurion, to experience the full lifestyle experience this brand has to offer!ย
Interest group rides
In addition to the official rides arranged by the Club, we also participate in many other rides and events. You might want to join the Toy Run with friends, or support the fight against cancer with a Cancervive ride. Perhaps you want to compete on a time trial run or a fuel economy run, or just make someone’s matric farewell very special. Maybe your want to pay your last respects at a funeral or hand over the proceeds of a charitable cause to people in need… The Club regularly invites participation of our members to ride for a cause.
Rider Challenges
The club offers a variety of exclusive rider challenges and holding one or more of these awards is highly respected. These challenges not only test a rider’s endurance and perseverance, but also require keen planning and logistical skills to pull off successfully.
Training and Safety
Riding a motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than driving a car. You are exposed to many potential threats ranging from unpredictable motorists to stray animals and road hazards, to name a few.. It is therefore critical to be prepared to handle any potential threat you may encounter on your journeys. Training is not limited to only learning how to ride your motorcycle better and safer, but includes a number of other focus areas that will take your riding experience to the next level.
First aid
Being prepared when disaster strikes can make the difference between a full recovery or permanent injury, or even life and death. The Club has partnered with an experienced service provider to offer Level 1 and Level 2 First Aid training courses. These certifications include a focus on specific motorcycle-related injuries. The Club may sponsor part of the cost of these courses in the belief that every member should have these vital skills.ย
Tar proficiency
Whether you prefer riding on or off the road, tar riding makes up a significant time spent on your motorcycle. To safely pilot a powerful machine weighing more than 200 kilograms takes skill and practice, especially when it comes to swerving, braking and cornering. These techniques become even more valuable in adverse weather and dense traffic conditions. The Club negotiated preferred rates for Rider Proficiency and Advanced Cornering courses in partnership with accredited trainers.ย
Off-road
Your wanderlust will eventually take you to places where the tar roads stop and the gravel roads start. Off-road rider training is an absolute must to safely traverse sand, rocks, mud and other obstacles standing between you and your destination. The Club only makes use of qualified and affiliated BMW Motorrad training providers to offer members introductory and intermediate off-road training at discounted rates. You will not only learn and practice the different techniques, but also learn how to optimally use the features of your motorcycle to enhance your off-road riding.ย
Navigation
The success of your journey will largely depend on how well you plan it. The use of a GPS on motorcycle trips has become a standard practice. Members have access to basic and advanced GPS courses where you will learn how to use the software and the device to ensure you stay on track adventure after adventure.ย
Lifestyle and Engagement
The Club provides a home where like-minded individuals can enjoy their motorcycling together and make lasting friendships along the way. This is made easy through various digital interaction platforms social events for members and their families.
Regalia
Stand out in the crowd, sporting the latest range of quality clothing items chosen specifically for bikers, by bikers. In the Club shop you will not only find clothing, but a number of other carefully selected items focused on safety and comfort to enhance your riding pleasure.ย
News and Publications
With a jam-packed calendar it is quite a challenge to participate in every ride and event. Find out what is coming up and see what you’ve missed through the different electronic information sharing platforms. If you have not yet subscribed to the weekly Club e-mail newsletter, click here to opt in.
Blog and Forum
Did you want to look at some photos from a recce of an upcoming ride, download a GPS route, or get some input from others on a funny noise your bike is making? Then the website forum and blog is for you. A wealth of information is available on historic rides and events and all the detailed information on upcoming rides is also published here.
Facebook Community
You will find all the vital Club information on its Facebook page. Indicate your interest in an upcoming ride or event or post your inspirational thought of the day. Also watch out for regular photo competitions where members can stand to win prizes and bragging honors. Additionally, there are a number of interest-specific WhatsApp groups run by members where you can zoom in on some specific rides and events.
Clubhouse
The Club has a state-of-the-art clubhouse generously made available by BMW Motorad Centurion. It is the get-together place every monthly Club night. Enjoy a light meal and support the well-stocked and decently-priced bar while you catch up with old friends and make new ones!ย
Family Time
As a ‘family’ of members, we understand the importance of balancing your family time and your passion for riding your motorcycle. The Club socials and events are open for members and their families and some events, such as the annual X-mas party and Year-end Function are especially planned with members and their families in mind.