Join your fellow RA club members and other like-minded motorcyclists for an exciting weekend getaway ($50 members / $60 non-members) at Big Lynn Lodge in scenic Little Switzerland, North Carolina, located off of NC 226A (The Diamondback) at 4,000 feet just a hundred feet off of the Blue Ridge Parkway!

We hope to see you all there for a weekend full of meeting old and new friends, camaraderie, and riding great roads!

Lodging Details

Your registration DOES NOT include lodging. Call the Big Lynn Lodge at 828-765-4257 to reserve a room or cabin (biglynnlodge.com). Ask for Kelly or Hoyt and let them know you are with the BMW RA group. Minimum 2-night stay; a full one-night deposit is required when the reservation is made.

This wonderful and historic 100-year-old motel has cabins, old-style motor court rooms, and private rooms connected to the main lodge. The motel has accommodations for up to 100 people at double occupancy—that means if you pair up with a riding bud, more motorcyclists can stay at the Lodge. You will not want to miss your chance to stay at Big Lynn Lodge, so reserve today! The room rates ($155-$170 plus tax for Friday/Saturday and $125-140 plus tax for Thursday) will include a full dinner and full hot breakfast in the onsite restaurant.

Note about Big Lynn Lodge cancellation policy (this is for the motel only, not the RA’s registration cancellation policy listed below): In the event that you need to cancel, please do so 7 or more days prior to your arrival date. There will be a $20 cancellation fee. If you cancel within 7 days of your arrival date, you will lose your deposit. Sorry, there are no refunds for early departure.

Tent camping is not allowed at Big Lynn Lodge. Click here for a list of nearby campgrounds.

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UPDATE 2/21/24: Big Lynn Lodge is full. You are welcome to call them and ask to be put on a waiting list in case of cancellations. Overflow establishments are just a mile or so down the road—please visit visitlittleswitzerland.com/lodging for a list.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Your event registration includes access to event activities on the grounds of Big Lynn Lodge.

Raffle prize drawings will be a big hit on Saturday evening (must be present to win). Stay tuned—we’ll post prizes as they are confirmed.

Massage therapy will be onsite! Anne Marie LaFrance frequently sets up at motorcycle rallies and knows just how to ease riders’ muscles. Details will be available at the rally.

A party with live music by The Alligators on Friday evening will set the tone for a fun, relaxing evening! Enjoy classic rock and blues while catching up with riding buds and sharing stories of the road.

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>> Registration is $50.00 for BMW RA members and $60.00 for non-BMW RA members.

>> If you are not staying at Big Lynn Lodge, please join the group for breakfasts, $7.50 per meal, and dinners, $15 per meal.

>> The deadline to order event shirts (short sleeve unisex style for $25 each) is April 22, 2024. A few extras of various sizes may be available at the event, but we can’t make any promises.

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REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY: Event registration fees are refundable if canceled 30 OR MORE DAYS prior to the start of the event. Cancellations less than 30 days prior to the event will receive a voucher for a future weekend getaway if the cancellation is due to one of these specific reasons:

1. Death or hospitalization of the registrant or a member of their immediate family.
2. Declared state of emergency within a fifty-mile radius of the event location.
3. Jury duty or summons to appear at court proceedings.
4. Military deployment.

When You Arrive Onsite…

Make sure all the red tape is taken care of so that the rest of your time is carefree!

• If you didn’t pre-register online, register onsite. Look for the BMW Riders Association banner and head to the registration table located inside the lobby of the Big Lynn Lodge. We’ll take care of you! $50 for active BMWRA members and $60 for non-members.
• Pick up your registration packet and pre-ordered shirts. Have your order confirmation email handy in case it is needed to verify your purchase(s). Your packet will include your event access wristband, raffle ticket, and event info. Shirts not picked up by 6pm Saturday, May 13, will be forfeited and may be sold as leftovers.
• Grab your Big Lynn Lodge meal tickets. If you are NOT staying at Big Lynn Lodge but would like to eat breakfasts or dinners there while attending the rally, visit their desk to purchase meal tickets ($15 for dinners / $7.50 for breakfasts). Breakfasts and dinners are free if you’re staying at the Lodge.
  >> Breakfasts are a made-to-order menu that includes pancakes, eggs, choice of meat, grits, coffee, and more.
  >> Dinner menus vary but include an entree with sides, dessert, coffee, tea, and more.
• Sign up for a chair massage if desired. Slots go fast! Details will be provided at the registration table.
• Wear your wristband at all times to ensure access to event activities.

2024 Southern Alps Weekend GPX Routes

• Snake Loop: A 241-mile, 8-hour ride that will include some of the best roads in the region and is for fast-paced, skilled, and experienced riders only. Remember to allow time for lunch and a break or two… with stops, you may be out-n-about for 9+ hours.
  • Download GPX file
  • Download 15-pg PDF with turn-by-turn directions
  • Download JPG (map only)
  • View on Google Maps
• Erwin Loop: A 128-mile loop for a gourmet bite of Western NC roads for varied skill levels. Just under 5 hours of ride time.
  • Download GPX file
  • Download 9-pg PDF with turn-by-turn directions
  • Download JPG (map only)
  • View on Google Maps

*Access this PDF for instructions to import .gpx files to your GPS navigation device.

Thanks to Our Prize Sponsors!

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

The itinerary below is subject to change through early May. Some activities and surprises may be announced at the event.

Thursday, May 9

Noon-5pm
Check-in and onsite registration at Big Lynn Lodge (if you arrive after 5pm, please check in Friday morning). Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the surrounding roads, meeting and relaxing with fellow attendees on grounds of the Big Lynn Lodge, or taking in the local culture!

6pm
Optional dinner at Big Lynn Lodge.

7:30pm until
Informal meet-n-greet at Big Lynn Lodge. Meet new friends and old on the deck or in the backyard (weather permitting; indoor and covered space is available if needed). Water and soft drinks available for purchase. Alcohol isn’t sold onsite, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Friday, May 10

7am
Optional breakfast at the Lodge. Leave at your own pace for moto-adventures! Routes will be available during the rally and on this web page before the rally dates.

8am-5pm
Check-in and onsite registration continues. If you arrive after 5pm and wish to attend the Friday evening party, visit the front desk at the Big Lynn Lodge and ask for Chris Parker or an RA volunteer to check you in; if you arrive after 5pm and do NOT wish to attend the party, please check in Saturday morning.

Lunch
On your own.

6pm
Optional dinner at Big Lynn Lodge.

7-9pm
PARTY! Live music by The Alligators. Hang out on the deck or in the backyard (weather permitting; indoor and covered space is available if needed). There may be an announcement or two from rally chair Chris Parker. Water and soft drinks available for purchase. Alcohol isn’t sold onsite, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Saturday, May 11

7am
Optional breakfast at the Lodge. Leave at your own pace for moto-adventures! Routes will be available during the rally and on this web page before the rally dates.

8am-noon
Check-in and onsite registration continues. No check-ins after 12 noon.

Lunch
On your own.

4-6pm (approx / exact times will be announced at the event)
Head to the registration table and pick up your extra raffle ticket(s) earned by tackling one or more Alpine Tour Challenge Rides.

6pm
Optional dinner at Big Lynn Lodge.

7:30pm
A short, informal presentation featuring emcee Hawk Hagebak, rally chair Chris Parker, and raffle prize giveaways!

8pm until
Hang with new friends and old on the deck or in the backyard (weather permitting; indoor and covered space is available if needed). Water and soft drinks available for purchase. Alcohol isn’t sold onsite, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Sunday, May 12

7am
We encourage you to grab your last Southern Alps Weekend breakfast at the Lodge! Check out of motel rooms and leave before 12 pm, the official end of the weekend getaway.