Look Who’s Talking

Erik Azar

Erik will be presenting the story of his 16,000 mile motorcycle ride from Florida to Alaska, the Arctic Ocean, and back to Florida. His presentation will include a brief intro, trip planning and prep, route selection, ride highlights and lessons learned. A brief Q&A session will follow.

Rob and Christine have ridden worldwide and in doing so have gained a great deal of experience. Here they will share the realities of taking overseas tours, along with, dos & don’ts, tips & tricks, and strategies for making the most of your tour.

In 1990, David, his wife Emy and their toddler daughter, Mattea, jumped in their sidecar and set out. They traveled around Europe and Africa until Mattea was 11 years old, after which, they settled in Miami, Florida. David & Emy now live in Georgia where he runs a workshop specializing in old BMW & British motorcycles. Barnsley Motor Works.

Jim Allen

Jim has ridden countless miles in his many years of touring North America. Along the way, he, or one of his companions, has experienced nearly every type of electrical/mechanical issue a rider could possibly face. Here he will be presenting various methods of temporarily repairing a tubeless tire and providing a hands-on opportunity for attendees.

Florida Highway Patrol Motorcycle Officers will bring us up to date on latest changes and general information which will help us stay safe, and have a better experience when traveling on our roads. Regardless of the number of wheels on your mode of transport, the information provided will be both interesting and beneficial.

Riding To Panama & Central America on a GSA & RT Greg has ridden a stagering number of Iron Butt miles. With several Iron Butt Rallies and over 70 Bun-Burner Golds to his credit, Greg knows what it takes to ride long distance and international. He will be sharing stories from his trip to Central America. planning, experiences, tips & tricks, border crossings and safety.

Tom is a certified trainer with 37+ years of touring, off-road racing and training experience. He is also a BDR Ambassador and MotoQuest Guide. Tom returns again this year for another presentation of the opportunities and challenges offered by the many BDR routes across the country.

SkyMed will again deliver a comprehensive presentation of their medical transportation services. Several members of BMWNEF and rally participants in general have SkyMed coverage and happily relay stories praising the service SkyMed provides. No guarantees, however, SkyMed frequently offers discounts at the rally.

As a person who has ridden a lot of cross-country miles over the years, I’m looking forward to Huel’s presentation. He will cover a wealth of information to help riders ensure that their upcoming motorcycle travels are both comfortable and problem free.

Scott is one of 3 members of the United States Mens GS Trophy Team which will be competing against 21 other national teams in September 2024. To become a member of the U.S. National Team, Scott participated in 3 national enduro events held at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC. Scott will be giving rally attendees a sense of what it takes to compete at the top level of International Enduro Motorcycle Competitions.