Welcome to the Four Winds BMW Riders club, founded in the early 60's by a small group of BMW enthusiasts in western PA. The first Four Winds Rally was held in 1967. We host the longest consecutively running BMW rally in the country, predating the existence of any national BMW club. We're located in the Pittsburgh metro area and enjoy excellent riding here and in Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland.
View of downtown Pittsburgh’s three rivers from Mount Washington.
© 2013 Ron Janoski
The name of the Club's annual rally, is "The Four Winds Rally." In the beginning the BMW Owners Association, Inc., a group of motorcycle enthusiasts from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, held their first BMW Invitational Rally over the weekend of August 12-13, 1967 in Carrolton, Ohio on an 80-acre ranch and camping area in North Central Ohio. The following year a second rally was held in Ohio and in subsequent years the rally has been held at various sites in Western Pennsylvania giving our club the claim of having the longest running BMW motorcycle rally in America. It wasn't long before the name Four Winds was given to the annual rally, a well chosen name in that from the very beginning riders of these unusual and quiet German touring bikes appeared at the rally from all directions, representing many states as well as Canada.
These businesses and individuals have generously contributed Door Prizes, goods or services in the past to help make this event a success. Please thank them with your patronage and let the know you how much you appreciate their continued support of our annual rally.
https://www.vikingbags.com/collections/motorcycle-backpacks
The Jimmy Stewart Museum, Indiana, PA - Located in his hometown, 835 Philadelphia St, Indiana, PA 15701, Open 10-4 Mon-Sat and 12-4 Sundays. Adults $7; seniors (62+), military personnel, and students $6; children 7-17 Yrs. $5; children 6 and under Free.
Double Diamond Deer Ranch, Cook Forest - Really Cool (not just for kids) ) Open 7 days a week from 10am to Dusk, Mother's Day through Thanksgiving. Adults $7.00; Children, 4 & under Free; Groups of 10 or more $5.00 / person.
The Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog Club - as in "Groundhog Day"
Cook Forest State Park - A National Natural Landmark Known for old growth trees, some over 150 ft. tall, climb the fire tower, horseback riding, canoeing, walking trails.
Foxburg, PA - Home of the first golf course in the U.S., winery, chocolatier, restaurant on the river, Segway tours.
Drake's Well - Oil well discovered on a farm in 1859 launched the modern Petroleum Industry; Tuesday-Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday - noon to 5 p.m.
"How One Man Changed the World"
Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad – Ride along Oil Creek or stay overnight in a real caboose
Brady's Bend Allegeheny River Overlook - Coordinates: 40°59'17"N 79°34'58"W
Point where hang gliders used to launch from a hill overlooking the river
Brookville Chamber of Commerce
Flight 93 Memorial, Shanksville, PA – Honor the passengers who became American heroes on 9/11 as they thwarted terrorist plans to crash another plane into the Capitol
Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's Kauffman Family House architectural Pièce de résistance in the Laurel Highlands, near Ohiopyle – Tour Reservations Needed -- see their URL
Kentuck Knob – The I. N. Hagan House, another Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, only a few miles from Fallingwater – Tour Reservations Needed — see their URL
Great Kinzua Skywalk State Park, Mount Jewett, PA -- Experience the thrill of walking out 600 feet high on the newly opened Kinzua Sky Walk that is built on the mighty steel towers of the Kinzua Railroad Viaduct — an engineering marvel in the late 1800's, once dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World", but devastated by a tornado in 2003.
video Kinzua Sky Walk Short 3 min. video about the rail bridge
Bill's Old Bike Barn, Bloomsburg, PA – A former bike dealer, with parrot on shoulder, delights in sharing a creatively displayed lifetime collection of vehicles and memorabilia.
Zippo/Case Factory & Museum, Bradford, PA – Famous lighters and knives artistically displayed
"Elk Expo" Event Celebrating the reintroduction of Elk in Pennsylvania's great outdoors. Pennsylvania's elk range covers approximately 835 square miles. Opened in 2010, the Elk Country Visitor Center sits on 245 acres on Winslow Hill in Benezette, Pa. The area is home to the largest elk herd in the northeastern United States. Two more links with Elk information:
Keystone Elk Country Alliance, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821 814-787-5167
Straub Beer Brewery, 303 Sorg St, Saint Marys, (814) 834-2875
Scenic Byways – Pennsylvania Scenic Byways
Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau, 2801 Maplevale Road, Brookville, PA 15825, 814-849-5197
Pennsylvania Wilds – Visitor Info North Central PA Counties with New Bethlehem on the western edge
Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau – Areas north of New Bethlehem
GPS: N 41° 0'53" / W 79° 17'32"
2.8 miles Northeast of New Bethlehem on Route 28
13 miles South of I-80 on Route 66 from Clarion Exit 64
19 miles South of I-80 on Route 28 from Brookville Exit 78
What 3 Words address: https://w3w.co/encodes.reserves.persist
Join us to become part of BMW history -- mark your calendar for the third weekend in August so that you too can say you've enjoyed a terrific weekend at the Longest Continuously Held BMW Rally in the U.S.! Riders have gathered at the Four Winds Rally from all directions, representing many states as well as Canada and Europe since 1967, to enjoy some of the best riding, interesting attractions, and camaraderie in the beautiful hills and forests of Western Pennsylvania. Early arrivals welcome!
Come rain or shine - unlimited shade trees and several indoor pavillions with tent space available. Seeing is believing . . . view RALLY PHOTO GALLERIES HERE.
A pre-registraiton form to print and MAIL can be found here.
Adult: $50 discounted before August 1st, and $60 after
Youth ages 9-15: $30 discounted before August 1st, and $40 after
Children 8 and Under: Free (dinner not included)
Day Passes available -- On-site Registration opens at 10:00 am Friday
Vendors welcome, no vendor fees.
Redbank Valley Municipal Park is a 60 acre community park nestled in a partially wooded area just a few hundred feet from the Redbank Creek located in beautiful Clarion County Pennsylvania.
Redbank Valley Park, 137 Park Road, Fairmont City, PA 16224, Office Phone (814) 365-5924
2.8 miles Northeast of New Bethlehem on Route 28
13 miles South of I-80 on Route 66 from Clarion Exit 64
19 miles South of I-80 on Route 28 from Brookville Exit 78
GPS: N 41° 0'53" / W 79° 17'32"
Click on over to read articles published in the "BMW MOA Owner's News" and the
Pittsburgh Post Gazette about the Four Winds Rally.
Most people take advantage of the free camping but for those who perfer a roof with shingles:
Riverside 3 Cottages, 1 Tree House & Motel Rooms
The closest -- only a couple of miles away from Rally Site.
Their Website here 814.227.3567
Inn 1 & Inn 2 , New Bethlehem, PA
Two 1/2 miles away - two separate rental room/suites
Air BnB Link here (up to 4 guests)
Air BnB Link here (up to 6 guests)
Trailside Guest Suite, New Bethlehem, PA
Two 1/2 miles away - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, kitchen, living room
Air BnB Link here (up to 5 guests)
Hotels are located at these two nearest I-80 Exits:
Exit 78 Brookville, PA
I-80 and Rt. 28. Approximately 18 miles North East of Rally Site.
Exit 62 Clarion, PA
I-80 and Rt. 68. Approximately 18 miles North of Rally Site.
Food : The staff and management of Redbank Park will offer a variety of concession food from the pavilion in the middle of the park.
Their food service will be available from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Friday and 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday. Saturday night catered dinner is included with registration. Several good restaurants, grocery, a drug store, beer distributor and dollar store are in downtown New Bethlehem.
Closest BMW Dealers: Please contact them for a service appointment while traveling to our rally or just drop in and browse. They carry an impressive inventory of new and used bikes along with a complete line of Parts, Accessories and Apparel.
Kissell Motorsports, 5165 E Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Tyrone, PA 16686, Phone (814) 861-7890
HOURS = Sun: Closed, Mon thru Thurs: 9am – 6pm, Fri: 9am - 7pm, Sat: 9am – 2pm
Closest All-Brand Motorcycle Dealers:
Brookville Motorsports, 1167 Route 36, Brookville, Pennsylvania 15825, Phone (814)-849-0004
HOURS = Sun & Mon: Closed, Tues./Thurs./Fri: 10am – 7pm, Wed: 10am – 5pm, Sat: 9am – 3pm
Stiller Motorsports, 13298 US Route 422, Kittanning, PA 16201, Phone (724) 545-1070, Fax (724) 545-1080
HOURS = Sun & Mon: Closed, Tue thru Fri: 10am – 7pm, Sat: 9am – 3pm
Is The Rally limited to only BMW motorcycles?
Not at all. All makes are very welcome as long as they are QUIET! Please be careful and courteous when riding in the area-- let's be good guests! There are some seasonal campers and community residents who will be using other areas of the park.
Are there RV spots?
Yes, anywhere you can fit for primitive or some electric. For full hookups, contact the park to reserve ahead.
Is there anything I should know about riding in the area?
Yes, watch for DEER and very SLOW MOVING Amish buggies!
How many attend the Rally?
For the last few years, attendance has been right around 200.
Can I arrive early or extend my stay?
Yes, the park manager is normally very accommodating. Thursday early birds are welcome, but we'll be setting up.
I just want to stop by for a couple hours to check out the bikes and vendors,
why do I have to register and pay?
Events like our Rally take a lot of money to put on. Many thousands of dollars actually. Not to mention, respecting the hudreds of volunteer work hours.
Also there is the concern about security. We need to know that the people who are there belong there.
They will check for wristbands and anyone without one will be asked to register or leave the rally site.
What if I still have questions?
Get in touch with someone on our Contact Officers page and they will help you out.
