Trip Planning
There is no shortage of great riding during the Top 'O the Rockies Rally! BMW MCC has provided several gpx files and route descriptions! Below the maps, you'll find some useful links to services in the area surrounding the Rally. If you are new to group riding or need a refresher, watch this video.
General Info
CAMPING
The town will be watering the park grass up until the evening before the rally. Early camping is permitted after 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 19, 2023. By town ordinance and for everyone’s safety, NO GLASS IS ALLOWED in the tent & playground areas. There are State & National Parks nearby for those wishing to arrive earlier or leave later.
SHOWERS
All showers will be open 24 hours starting Thursday afternoon until Sunday at 10 am. Locations: There are a limited number of showers at the Ellen (Hansen) Smith Teen Center. There are additional showers at the High School approximately 3/4 mile from the Rally site.
PARKING
No bikes on the grass in the tenting area of the park. Please park along the streets around the rally site.
PETS
You may bring your pet to Paonia Park on a leash. Please extend the courtesy of cleaning up after your pet and limiting disturbing behavior. Kennels | Veterinarians
FOOD
Various youth groups will sell breakfast in the Ellen (Hansen) Smith Center. Vendors will be providing lunch, supper & snacks as well. There will be coffee, iced tea, and other beverages and snacks available, some at no cost, others for a donation.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Various youth groups will be selling breakfast at the Ellen (Hansen) Smith Center. SATURDAY DINNER Included with registration. Meal ticket required. Served 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
SHIRTS
The finest rally t-shirts, including the official 2022 rally shirt, are available at the Club t-shirt tent. There is also a limited supply of hats, club decals, patches, pins, and license plate frames.
FIELD EVENTS
Saturday, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., in front of the grandstand. Sign up at Registration. You will need to sign a Release and Waiver of Liability form to participate in the Field Events.
AWARDS
Sign up at Registration for any award for which you feel eligible such as longest ride, oldest, youngest, etc. You must be registered to be eligible for any award. The Judge’s decision is final.
DOOR PRIZES
You must deposit the registration packet tickets in the buckets of your choice at Registration. Ticket number matches the number on your wristband. Drawings start at 4 p.m., Friday and end Saturday at 4 p.m., except for grand prizes that will be drawn at the Closing Ceremony. Winning numbers will be posted near Registration. You must claim door prizes before 4 p.m. Saturday, or unclaimed door prizes will be forfeited. You must be present at the Closing Ceremony to claim any major door prizes.
PASS BAGGER 50
Those that have paid for their Top O’ The Rockies Rally 2022 registration can also choose to register for BMW MCC’s very popular Pass Bagger quest which will encourage riders to travel some of the most scenic and fun roads in the state of Colorado, taking them to places they might not have otherwise seen. Check https://www.bmwmcc.org/the-pass-bagger/ for details about the Pass Bagger. E-mail [email protected] to request a registration form and ride logs.
BEER GARDEN
The Beer Garden will be opening on Thursday afternoon.
RV PARKING
RV parking without hookups will be available at the high school.
EMERGENCY
(970) 874-2015 (Delta County Sheriff Dispatcher) or Bob Bushta cell (970) 424-6369.
LAPTOPS, PDA'S, CELL PHONES, FRS, GPS
For those of you with gadgets, bring 'em. We have multiple outlet charging stations for your batteries and high-speed wi-fi in the park provided.
Ok, don't forget to register! Then shut down the computer, go out to the garage, and start packing your bike!