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Paonia host 35th annual BMW rally

KVNF - Mountain Grown Community Radio | By Lisa Young

Published July 22, 2024 at 12:25 PM MDT

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Over 500 motorcyclists attended the 35th annual BMW Rally in Paonia, Colorado

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(L-R) Norman Wright, BMW Rally Master and Sean Donnelly, BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado President, at this year's Top of the Rockies Rally

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Top of the Rockies Rally sponsored by BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado boasted over 500 riders for its 35th rally held in Paonia, Colorado

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Top of the Rockies Rally sponsored by BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado boasted over 500 riders for its 35th annual rally held in Paonia, Colorado

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Peter Crawford, owner of Sherpa Packers, stands in front of 'glamping' tents complete with chairs, cots, and sleeping bags.

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Summertime in one Colorado mountain town means the arrival of over hundreds of motorcyclists from across the country eager to the annual Top of the Rockies BMW rally.

The 35th Top of the Rockies BMW motorcycle rally took place recently in Paonia, Colorado. The four day rally located in the town’s park includes camping and more.

KVNF's Senior Reporter Lisa Young stopped by on the first day of the rally to chat with riders, smell motorcycle exhaust and enjoy the abundant shade in Paonia's Town Park.