• What is the Curve Cowboy Reunion?

• What is the History of the Curve Cowboy Reunion?

• How does the Curve Cowboy Reunion Operate and how are the proceeds of the Curve Cowboy Reunion used?

• I can't attend this year, but I'd like to help.  How can I help?

• I'm a vendor, how can I attend or help out?

• Can I Join in on the Fun if I don't have a K1200LT?

• Why have the Curve Cowboy Reunion at the Tan-Tar-A Resort?

• Why the week of Labor Day?

• Where Should I Stay?

• I called the hotel and they won't book me a room, what do I do now?

• I called the hotel and they don't know about any special rate, what do I do now?

• What Activities are Planned?

• How do I get to the Tan-Tar-A Resort?

• Is there a Reunion Fee?

• What do I get for my Reunion Fee?

• Do I have to register and pay a fee for my passenger?

• How do I register?

• I already registered, but now I need to Pay.  How can I pay my reunion fee?

• I already registered, but I haven't paid yet.  Is my place at the reunion at risk?

• What is the Registration Payment Policy?

• What is the Cancellation Policy?

• My plans have changed and I cannot attend.  What can I do?

Still have questions?  

Email us at ccr@bmwlt.com

What is the Curve Cowboy Reunion?

A gathering of friends that have a common love for the BMW K1200LT and the camaraderie and spirit this grand motorcycle brings with it.  Rather than call it the K1200LT Rally, we felt that the Curve Cowboy Reunion better represents the spirit and camaraderie that our group has built over the past few years.

What is the History of the Curve Cowboy Reunion?

The Curve Cowboy Reunion started in the summer of 2000 when a group of K1200LT riders decided that it would be great to have a get together centered around the BMW K1200LT and our common interests.  A few of the K1200LT list's enthusiastic members planned and organized the first K1200LT Rally.  Based on the brotherhood and friendship that ensued, along with the spirited riding that took place, it was decided at that point to rename the K1200LT Rally as the Curve Cowboy Reunion. 

• The first CCR was held in Broken Bow, Oklahoma on September 22-24, 2000 with 45 BMW K1200LTs, 5 other bikes, and 60 participants in attendance. 
• The second CCR was held in Hot Springs, Arkansas on September 20-23, 2001 with 86 BMW K1200LTs, 6 other bikes, and 132 participants in attendance.
• The third CCR was held in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 3-6, 2002 with 155 BMW K1200LTs, 11 other bikes, and 248 participants in attendance. 
• The fourth CCR was held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on August 26-29, 2003 with 315 K1200LTs, 36 other bikes, and 498 participants in attendance.
• The fifth CCR was held in Breckenridge, Colorado on August 30-September 3, 2004 with 348 K1200LTs, 24 other bikes, and 545 participants in attendance.
• The sixth CCR was held in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming on August 29-September 2, 2005 with 354 K1200LTs, 30 other bikes, and 585 participants in attendance.
• The seventh CCR was held at the Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Georgia on August 28-September 1, 2006 with 303 K1200LTs, 54 other bikes, and 535 participants in attendance.

To see some pictures and stories from past reunions, check out the CCR 2001, CCR 2002, CCR 200, CCR 2004, CCR 2005, and CCR 2006 web sites. The next CCR will be held at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri on August 28-August 31, 2007.  For more information on the details, please check out the rest of this web site.  Also, you can look out our Press Release page.

How does the Curve Cowboy Reunion Operate and how are the proceeds of the Curve Cowboy Reunion used?

The Curve Cowboy Reunion is a non-profit (IRS 501 (C) 3) organization.  A great deal of time, effort, and personal expense goes into hosting this event for the benefit of the attendees of the Curve Cowboy Reunion.  All funds collected by the reunion, via donations, reunion fees, and merchandise, are used to operate the reunion for the benefit of all who attend and as an initial seed funding for the following year. Any residual is donated to a local charity.  Nobody in the CCR is in this to make money. If the CCR makes money, it will loose its non-profit status.  The goal is to have a great reunion and to walk away with great memories.

In 2001, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees donated over $1500 to First Step, an organization chartered to provide an array of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in a community setting including early intervention, preschool, residential homes and supported employment.  Between the Curve Cowboy Reunion's donation and the proceeds of the Bike Wash, over $1800 was secured for First Step.

In 2002, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees donated $5000 to the BMW MOA Foundation, an organization under the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America chartered to carry out educational activities that benefit the BMW Community, motorcycle riders in general and other educational activities related to motorcycling.

In 2003, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees donated $8000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, an organization who's mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.  Also, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees donated $500 to Gatlinburg Interact, a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18. The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.

In 2004, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of all the attendees raised nearly $12000 for the Summit County Mentors, a well-established community-based mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with youth ages 6 to 16.  Summit County Mentors’ mission is “to positively influence the youth of Summit County to lead healthy lifestyles, through a consistent one-on-one relationship with an adult", and $12000 for TAME, an organization that provides equine assisted therapies and activities, including recreational riding for individuals with disabilities, hippotherapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, driving, vaulting, competition and other therapeutic and educational interactions with horses.  And generated over $1000 for the local Breckenridge Nordic Ski Team.

In 2005, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of the attendees raised over $12000 for to "Focus on Success", an after school program for at risk middle school students at Jackson Hole Middle School. The program meets twice a week for adventure based experiential activities to develop the skills that promote substance abuse prevention and enhance school success.  This donation was able to double the program budget for 2005-2006.

In 2006, the Curve Cowboy Reunion on behalf of the attendees raised over $22000 for the Barrow County Advocacy Center (a.k.a., the "Treehouse"), an organization that provides advocacy and treatment for victims of child abuse including counseling, medical help, forensic evaluations, and conducts programs to help prevent abuse in all its forms.

I can't attend this year, but I'd like to help. How can I help? 

If you can't attend, but you would like to help in some way, we have a Donation page which will allow you do donate a prize donation or cash donation to support the reunion. 

I'm a vendor, how can I attend or help out?

If you are a vendor, there are two ways you can help:

1. Attend our reunion.  There are two ways to attend as a vendor.  Some of our vendors prefer to join us for all of the activities for the reunion, and others participate as a vendor only.  If you would like to attend the full reunion, please register as an attendee, and your vendor registration will be complimentary.  If you wish to attend only as a vendor, please feel free to register as a vendor.  Upon registering as a vendor, you and/or your company will be profiled on our website.  You can find out more on the Vendors and Supporters page.
    

2. Donate a product for our annual silent auction for charity.  Each year, the Curve Cowboy Reunion selects a local charity and raises funds via our annual silent auction.  The items for the silent auction are provided by our generous vendors and supporters.  If you would like to donate a product or service as a vendor, please contact us at ccr@bmwlt.com.  Upon donating for the silent auction, you and/or your company will be profiled on our website.  You can find out more on the Vendors and Supporters page.

Can I Join in on the Fun if I don't have a K1200LT?

Absolutely!!!  While the Curve Cowboy Reunion is centered around the BMW K1200LT, it is not an exclusive event.  Our focus has changed to offer the best in Luxury Touring.  Last year, more than 20% of our attendees arrived on something other than a K1200LT.  We expect that percentage to grow as the appeal of our event draws a much more diverse group.  Over the years, we had other models join us for all the activities, including the R1100RT, R1150GS, K1200RS, K1100LT, R1100S. Harley Davidson FLHTCUI, Honda Valkyrie, Honda Gold Wing, Yamaha Royal Star, and Honda V65 Magna.  The Curve Cowboy Reunion doesn't discriminate amongst motorcycles.  We're there for friendship, camaraderie, and spirit that the BMW K1200LT inspires.

Why have the Curve Cowboy Reunion at the Tan-Tar-A Resort?

The CCR Board of Directors reviewed several site proposals and selected the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri as the best location for 2007.

If you have your own ideas or would like to host the CCR in your area next year, please contact us at ccr@bmwlt.com.

Why the week of Labor Day?

Based on feedback from the attendees and other members not able to attend past Curve Cowboy Reunions, it was decided that a Mid-Week format would give the best opportunity to the most people to attend the Curve Cowboy Reunion.  This format will allow most people to use the weekends on each side of the reunion for travel, thus reducing the need to take additional vacation days to attend.  With Labor Day falling on the tail end of this year's reunion, it gives our attendees one extra day to get back home.

Please see the Schedule page for more information.

Where Should I Stay?

The host hotel for the 2007 Curve Cowboy Reunion is the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.  Please review the options on the Hotel page.

In order to book a room at this hotel and take advantage of the reunion rate, you must follow these instructions:

1. Register and Pay for the Curve Cowboy Reunion 2007
2. Once payment has been received, you will be assigned a Confirmation Number via email along with specific instructions on how to make your reservation at the host hotel.
3. Follow the instructions that are provided in your confirmation email in order to book your reservations at the hotel.

Note:  The CCR has secured ALL rooms at the host hotel.  Reservations at the hotel will be checked against confirmed CCR attendees.  Any reservations which do not match the confirmed attendees will be cancelled.

I called the hotel and they won't book me a room, what do I do?

You must follow the instructions for booking the hotel as described on the Hotel page.  The CCR has secured ALL rooms at the host hotel.  Reservations at the hotel will be checked against confirmed CCR attendees.  Any reservations which do not match the confirmed attendees will be cancelled.

I called the hotel and they don't know about any special rate, what do I do now?

Again, you must follow the instructions for booking the hotel as described on the Hotel page.  The CCR has secured ALL rooms at the host hotel.  Reservations at the hotel will be checked against confirmed CCR attendees.  Any reservations which do not match the confirmed attendees will be cancelled.

What Activities are Planned?

Activities are currently in the planning stage.  Based on the overwhelming success of the Tech Sessions, we plan on having them again this year.  Please check out the Schedule of Events for more information.

How do I get to the Tan-Tar-A Resort?

Directions to the event will be posted in the coming weeks.  Please check out the Directions page for more information.

Is there a Reunion Fee?

The Reunion Fee for CCR 2007 is $139 per person.  The Curve Cowboy Reunion is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the annual BMW K1200LT Curve Cowboy Reunion. These fees are used to help fund the reunion and make your participation more enjoyable. 

What do I get for my Reunion Fee?

The reunion fee includes admission to all CCR-sponsored functions (with the exception of a possible optional Special Event).  This includes the CCR Opening Reception, Technical Sessions, Seminars, and the Reunion Finale Reunion Banquet. Registration fee for the reunion is $139 per person. Please check out the Schedule of Events for more details on all the fine activities we have in store for you. 

Do I have to register and pay a fee for my guest(s)?

Yes.  The reunion fee is per person and your guest's fee includes an invitation to the Reunion Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Reunion Banquet.  The reunion fee also grants your guest access to the technical sessions and educational seminars at the reunion.   Without a guest badge, your guest will not be granted access to the reunion activities.

How do I register?

Registration for the Curve Cowboy reunion can be found on the Registration page.  Registering online is the preferred method of registering for the Curve Cowboy Reunion.  You can still decide to pay online or via mail.

Important Note

Registering does not take care of your accommodations at the reunion.  You will still need to make your own arrangements for lodging at the reunion hotels.  Please be sure to visit the Hotel page for details, rates, and booking instructions.

In order to book a room at this hotel and take advantage of the reunion rate, you must follow these instructions:

1. Register and Pay for the Curve Cowboy Reunion 2006
2. Once payment has been received, you will be assigned a Confirmation Number via email along with specific instructions on how to make your reservation at the host hotel.
3. Follow the instructions that are provided in your confirmation email in order to book your reservations at the hotel.

Note:  The CCR has secured ALL rooms at the host hotel.  Reservations at the hotel will be checked against confirmed CCR attendees.  Any reservations which do not match the confirmed attendees will be cancelled.

If you didn't complete the registration process by paying your reunion fees, then you will need to re-register using the Registration Page.  The reunion fee for this year has yet to be determined.

I already registered, but now I need to Pay.  How can I pay my reunion fee?

If you haven't paid yet, you really aren't registered.  Only PAID registrations are considered as 'registered'.  If you need to pay, please go back to the the Registration Page and re-register.

I already registered, but I haven't paid yet.  Is my place at the reunion at risk?

Until you have paid your registration fees in full, your registration is not yet confirmed.  The only way you can confirm your registration or book a room at the hotel is to pay your registration fees.  Registrations will be confirmed on a first-pay, first-confirmed basis.  In short, until you pay for your registration to CCR, your place at the reunion is at risk.

What is the Registration Payment Policy?

The host hotel is expected to fill rapidly as a result of the rates and other concurrent events with CCR 2007. Consequently, any rooms reserved by individuals with the hotel, but not registered for CCR 2007 (including full payment of reunion registration fees), will be cancelled from the CCR room block to be resold within thirty (30) days of the start of the event.  

What is the Cancellation Policy?

Because the fixed cost of the event dictates, the Curve Cowboy Reunion Board of Directors regrets the adoption of a no refund policy on CCR registration and related events. The CCR Board of Directors reserves the right to cease acceptance of registration. In short, sign up now Cowboys and Cowgirls for your lodging and watch for the CCR 2007 registration on the web site in order to register as soon as possible!!!

My plans have changed and I cannot attend.  What can I do?

Because the fixed cost of the event dictates, the Curve Cowboy Reunion Board of Directors regrets the adoption of a no refund policy on CCR registration. The CCR Board of Directors reserves the right to cease acceptance of registration. In short, sign up now Cowboys and Cowgirls for your lodging and watch for CCR 2007 registration on the web site in order to register as soon as possible!!!

Still have questions?  

Email us at ccr@bmwlt.com