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 The BMW K 1600 GT is voted "International Bike Of The Year 2011
The BMW K 1600 GT gets the top vote of the international motorcycle press jury at the Brussels Motor Show. Munich. The BMW K 1600 GT has won the vote for the “International Bike Of The Year 2011 (IBOTY)" award. This was announced...>>more |
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 A Trip Down Memory Lane
It’s been said before and Bob’s is proud to be able to say it again...thanks to you, our dedicated and loyal customers, Bob’s BMW finished 2011....>>more |
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 A Bitter Sweet Farewell
Apparel Manager, Howard Sprague decided it was time to step down and let another motorcycle enthusiast become a happy and proud Bob’s team member as he did nearly 5 years ago. Howard’s familiar face...>>more |
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 What to Expect in 2012
It’s going to be a year to remember...2012 is Bob’s 30th Year Anniversary and the calendar is already jam packed! To show our appreciation to each and every one of you that helped Bob’s reach this monumental milestone we will be giving back all year...>>more |
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 A Customer's Memoir
Even after 30 years in business it is still flattering when customers take time to share their personal adventures with us, especially our friends overseas! Bob makes sure his team provides a unique and memorable experience...>>more |
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 Cream or Sugar?
Here's a quick peek at one of the numerous reasons riders on all brands and kinds of machines in the greater DC, Northern Virginia and Baltimore region frequently stop by Bob's BMW --- coffee, conversation and...>>more
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 Additional 2012 BMW Models Announced
By now, you should have heard about the BMW G650GS Sertao, Maxi Scooter, and S1000RR coming in 2012. But there is even more! BMW Mottorrad...>>more |
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 2012 International Motorcycle Show
We did it last year and are doing it again…take a road trip with Bob’s BMW to the NYC 2012 International Motorcycle Show! And once again our driver is one of us; Fred Oppido is a Bob’s Ambassador, F800GS rider, and a face you know. He’s also a professional driver....>>more |
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 Allan Karl Puts on a Great Show
November 19 turned out to be a full house at Bob’s. Over 75 people attended to hear Allan Karl share stories and images from his travels through 35 countries! Guests began arriving just before 6pm, grabbed a drink from Bob’s one and only bartender, Suzanne Henig, and mingled and shopped until food was served at 6:30. >>more |
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 Tell Bob Where to Go!
Bob’s has coordinated dozens of trips with Edelweiss Tours over the past 30 years. Some countries visited include Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, Spain, and San Marino, just to name a few. Looking ahead to 2012, our 30th year anniversary, Bob wanted to try things a little different and decided to leave the details up to you! >>more |
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 Bob’s BMW Salutes Jeremy Cook
America paused on Veterans Day to thank all the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It was a day to honor all troops for their loyal service to this country. Bob’s would like to pause again to extend a >>more |
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 Bob’s BMW owners espouse reuse and treating employees well as keys to sustainable business operations
“For 30 years we’ve been doing things that make sense,” said Bob Henig, co-owner of Bob’s BMW, from his office in >>more
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 How Times Have Changed
Bob’s will be celebrating its 30th anniversary next year so naturally with such a milestone approaching we have started looking back, reminiscing and celebrating >>more |
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 BMW Kids Starter Bike
BMW bikes for kids! Teach them while they are young that there is only one brand bike…a BMW. No other brand provides the safety, durability, and cutting edge technology like a BMW. And now Bob’s is >>more |
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 2011 National Champion
Jeremy’s season was a huge success. A full synopsis, including season highlights and images is coming in November’s newsletter. For now let’s just say Bob’s BMW is a proud sponsor of Jeremy Cook riding the 2011 >>more |
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 My Hero!
It’s not often riders are smiling when they pull into our lot with their bike on a trailer but Ms. Diedra Dykes was, and so was everyone at Bob’s BMW after hearing this story. Although Mr. Bill Lippman >>more |
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 Newest 2012 Model
BMW Motorrad added this model for all of the dual sport riders starving for more adventure. It offers ideal off-road performance maximum touring abilities, plus a dynamic style! Key features include: >>more |
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 500th Ride for Kids® raises $197,000 for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation®
The first Ride for Kids® event in 1984 raised $4,000 for childhood brain tumor research. Twenty-eight years and 500 events later, motorcyclists have >>more |
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 BMW Scooters are Scooting Right Along!
You may have heard about the BMW Concept C Scooter that was unveiled and taken on tour in 2010. Well the Concept C Scooter is confirmed to arrive on showroom floors in 2012! But that is not all...BMW has just announced they will be revealing a second concept, Concept e ...more>> |
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 Meet Chris Buell
Chris is approaching his 30 day mark with Bob's, we are thrilled to have him on board and he is very pleased with his decision to join the Bob's BMW team. >>more |
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 TPC Racing - Bob's Business of the Month
From oil changes, to racecars built from scratch, to expert track support, TPCRacing is your resource for Porsches in the Mid-Atlantic region. A full list of services...more>>
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 Antilock Brakes Aren't Just for Four Wheels
Motorcycle makers and federal highway-safety regulators are taking a harder look at whether advanced safety technology can help reduce fatal accidents and injuries for those who... more>> |
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 S1000RR + Jeremy Cook = WINNING!
Congratulations to Jeremy Cook who finished 1st place in your first ASRA race with his S1000RR (Not to mention placing top 5 in every other race!). >>more |
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 Bob Has Ridden the 1600!
Journey to the 1600: Last week BMW found me attending an excellent new BMW motorcycle intro about 60 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. I flew into Atlanta on Sunday evening and borrowed a brand new R12GS from fellow dealer Bob Wooldridge and got to ride to and from the event adding another 300 plus miles to my fun! Making it better yet >>more |
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 BMW Motorcycles First to Offer Life-Saving ABS
on all Models
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — After pioneering the concept of antilock brakes (ABS) on motorcycles 23 years ago, BMW Motorrad USA announced today that it will be the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer ABS as standard equipment on its entire range of 2012 model year motorcycles. >>more |
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 Welcome Aboard
Thanks to you, the customer, not only has Bob’s survived the economic downturn, we are growing! Help us welcome new Marketing Manager, Hanna Creekmore and new PAA Advisor, Allen Schultz! >>more |
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 A Man for All Seasons
Featured Team Member:
Darryl Carmichael
What makes someone ride a motorcycle through the coldest temperatures winter has to offer? Some riders keep going all winter because they enjoy it. Perhaps some do it because they want to prove something. >>more |
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 Ride for Kids PSA with Lyle Lovett & Kevin Schwantz
Motorcycle racing champion Kevin Schwantz and recording superstar Lyle Lovett have teamed up to help children with brain tumors by filming a new public service announcement for the Ride for Kids® program.
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 Al Wilcox, Rest In Peace. January 4,1919 - February 3, 2011
–February 3, 2011
Legendary Motorcycle Race Starter and former Harley-Davidson factory racer from 1948-1951, AMA National #49, AL Wilcox, 92, "The Trenton Flash" from New Jersey passed away February 3, 2011 ..>>more
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 Bob's Bus Trip to NY IMS
–January 24, 2011
A good time was had by all on the NY IMS trip. The show featured BMW's Concept C and the highly anticipated K1600GT. Click HERE to see photographs from the trip.
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 WSBK: BMW Motorrad Italia Launches in Monza
–January 21, 2011
BMW Italy launched its satellite team at Monza on Monday, which will see James Toseland partnering with WSBK rookie Ayrton Badovini, on BMWs that are only barely removed from the factory effort. According to Bernhard Godmayer, Head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport, “Now we can count on two teams, and we want to establish an excellent relationship... more>>
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 Congresswoman Gabriele Giffords
Congresswoman Gabriele Giffords is one of us and we all need more good people who own, ride and simply get what motorcycles and motorcyclists are all about in Washington, DC. >>more |
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 Dakar 2011
–January 7, 2011
The latest videos and results from the Dakar races>> |
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 Holiday Cheer
2010
–December 20, 2010
A festive crowd and the warm wishes given and received by all in attendance
made this year's Holiday Cheer another special day at Bob's. Holiday Cheer 2010 was another FUN event at Bob's.
As in previous years, it's safe to say that no one left hungry! >>more |
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 Garage Tours
–November 22, 2010
he 2010 Bob’s Garage Tours have come to an end but…. there will be more of these in 2011 thanks...more>> |
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 Great Party at Bob’s BMW with Allan Karl:
–November 6, 2010
Over 100 paid guests attended the recent visual and conversational presentation offered by World Motorcycle Traveler Allan Karl at Bob’s BMW. The evening started with a... Click here>>
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 Veterama/Oktoberfest 2010
–October 2, 2010
Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts attended
Veterama/Oktoberfest 2010 on Saturday, October 2nd. It was a great group of folks who came for a full
day of FUN. A large crowd watched Bob uncrate a vintage 1928... >>more |
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 Motorcyclists in Baltimore-Washington come on strong for PBTF Ride for Kids®
–September 27, 2010
Riders rolled into the Baltimore-Washington Ride for Kids® on Sept. 26 with $248,051 in donations for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® (PBTF).The 19th annual event took place at a new location, the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md. Over 450 motorcyclists ...>>more |
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 2010 Fingerlakes Rally and Belhurst Brunch
–Labor Day Weekend 2010
This year's adventure began months ago when a long time friend of Bob's reached out for help planning a father-son motorcycle trip. On an early spring visit to MD for a family gathering ...>>more |
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 Dr. Frazier’s Big Dog BMW GS Adventure
–Wednesday, September 08, 2010
BMW hit a home run when it introduced the BMW G/S. Prior to that BMWs were known to be solid runners, and before the cliché “adventure riding” was introduced into motorcycling jargon, icons like Danny Liska were unknowingly doing with BMWs... >>more |
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 The End of an Era
–August 31, 2010
Yesterday you all learned that the green refrigerator died over the weekend. It was probably a slow, smelly departure from its long and faithful service at Bob's BMW. Fortunately, we were not here to see or smell this take place.Yes, it's possible it could have been repaired but it's quite old and has had been serviced over the years. For amusement I thought... >>more |
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 Dad-Daughter Duo Does Distance
–August 31, 2010
In November of 2006 Lisa Hecker decided she wanted to become a biker! Her dad, Marty Cover, had been an active rider many years earlier and Lisa couldn't help but notice how he always spoke fondly of those days. So she got an idea. Her birthday was coming up... >>more |
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 GS Day Recap
–July, 2010
We had an amazing turnout for our 2010 GS Day. Dr Frazier was at Bob's to tell us stories about his around the world adventures. >>more |
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 Meet Identical Twins Todd & Troy Dibell and Dave & Bob Witt
Two Sets of Twins with the Same Passion for Riding
–July 17, 2010
Many of us remember the moment when, as young kids, we realized that motorcycles were cool and decided we’d be riders someday. That’s how it was for >>more
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 The Natural
–June 15, 2010
It’s always great to work with a “Natural.” That’s someone who, you know, just seems like they were born with the knack for doing something really well. Training and acquired skills are important, of course, >>more |
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 Square Route Rally Recap
–June 4-6, 2010
The 2010 Square Route Rally held June 4-6th at Camp WestMar near West Virginia. Bob Henig gave a speech on opening night called "How to Buy a Used Motorcycle the Smart Way." Our BMW Master... more>> |
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 David Grunberger's Excellent Ride to Vintage & Classic
Bike Day
–May 23, 2010
Despite the fact that it was already raining in the morning, and more wet
stuff was in the forecast, a total of six hardy souls including David met at the Double T Diner...more>>
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 2010 European, Classic & Vintage Bike Day
–May 23, 2010
The true enthusiasts showed up despite more than enough rain in the early morning hours to make one consider the insanity of it all. By 11:30 hundreds of fantastic original, restored and customized motorcycles...more>> |
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 Bob's Vintage and Classic Day
–May 22, 2010
The parking lot was full most all day with assorted vintage, classic and more modern BMW and a nice selection of some non-BMW's. These images are just a small sampling ...more>> |
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 Flea market at Bob's during Vintage & Classic day
–May 22, 2010
Mother nature treated us exceptionally well this year delivering a beautiful sunny day with some mixed clouds. Not a drop of rain fell all day. 21 spaces were reserved in advance and another 5 people simply...more>> |
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 Wounded Warriors Support Picnic
–May 14, 2010
Bob's BMW recently provided the 201st Airborne Squadron with some financial support, a lot of BMW caps for the troops and several rides in Bob's Duetto sidecar. The event was held at Andrews AFB in Suitland, MD as part of the Joint Services Air Show. Soldiers recovering from injuries sustained in Afghanistan...more>> |
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 International Female Day and Bob's Female Day Ride
–May 8, 2010
Basically they all braved strong winds and serious gusts for about 60 miles on excellent Howard and Montgomery County back roads following my brief safety and road courtesy, communication ...more>> |
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 BMW GS Series 30th Anniversary
–April 16, 2010
It's hard to believe that it's been 30 years since BMW introduced a radical new motorcycle to the public. The original BMW R 80 G/S received a "love it/hate it" reaction from everyone who laid eyes on it, and >>more |
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 Chuck Brown's (UBR2 Winner) S1000RR arrives at Bob's BMW
–April 14, 2010
Finally, after waiting for over 4 months since getting that incredible 1 in 2,278 chances phone call on the evening of November 14, 2009 that he was the Grand Prize Winner in the 2009 Ultimate Bike Raffle >>more |
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 UBR2 Drawing and Gala
–November 2009
I can't believe that we more-or-less wrapped up this gigantic FUNdraising effort up on Saturday evening but we did. My wife Suzanne and I plus several of our staff who volunteered their time hosted over 100 people for the UBR2 Gala held in the showroom at Bob's BMW. I must share...more>> |
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 PBTF, Ride for Kids® co-founder Mike Traynor dies
–September 14, 2009
With heavy hearts, we regret to announce that Mike Traynor, President of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and co-founder of the Ride for Kids®, passed away this morning after a brief illness. He was 70. more>>
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100,000 good memories on my BMW!
