Phil Funnell
About BeeCeeBeemers
BeeCeeBeemers is a club of BMW motorcycle enthusiasts who are based in British Columbia, Canada. We love to meet over food and drink to talk about bikes and rides. Plus, we enjoy the camaraderie of the road, whether that road leads to the local coffee shop, or to some far-flung corner of the world. We are a club of motorcycle enthusiasts with an affinity for the Bavarian bikes which are nearest and dearest to our hearts.
Club History
For many years, Phil Funnell sold BMW motorcycles in Vancouver, BC. Phil was fond of telling customers, “I don’t sell bikes, I create enthusiasts”. Phil believed in the Bavarian bikes and the people who ride them, and proved it every time he and other club members took a little ride to places like South America.
Originally a motorcycle technical self-help group, BeeCeeBeemers also went by the nickname “Phil’s follies.” The joke was that Phil would show riders how to repair their bikes or how to choose accessories for that next long trip. With all the old BMW's that kept running.... it didn’t work out very well for new bike sales!
Club members would meet socially over good food and discuss bikes, rides, and ways to keep their bikes running forever. Food has always been an important part of club meetings and from that, the club’s first motto was born. “Live to eat, eat to ride”.
Many years have passed and nothing much has changed. We are still a club of BMW enthusiasts who meet over food and talk about bikes and rides. Not many of us ride to Peru (but there are some who have traveled all over the world) and not all of our bikes run forever.
We are also no longer a club for BMW owners only (although Bavarian bikes remain nearest and dearest in our hearts). After all, as Phil said, we are a club for enthusiasts, and not just bikes.
The Bee Cee Beemers Motorcycle Club is Incorporated under the Society Act in the Province of British Columbia. Originally incorporated under the name “BeeCeeBeemers Association” in March 22,1989. The name of the club has officially changed from from “Association” to “Motorcycle Club” in 2009.
Incorporated 1989 #S-0024740
BMW MOA Charter Club #114
BMW RA Charter Club #52
Club membership offers the following opportunities & benefits:
As a member of Bee Cee Beemers, you are automatically recognized at BMW Clubs Canada, the national umbrella organization for all BMW Clubs in Canada.
BMW Motorrad discounts are back.
Members are limited to one unit per year, with the following cash amounts (as of May 1, 2024):
G310R/G310GS, C400GT - $250
F800GS/F900GS, F900GSA, F900R/F900XR - $350
Remaining models (excluding M models) - $500
Find the discount forms on the BMW Clubs Canada website:
https://www.bmwclub.ca/benefits/new-bmw-discount-program
You fill out the form, submit it to the club president for confirmation and sign off.
The club president will send it to BMW Clubs Canada for sign off.
The approved form is then sent to your dealer directly.
Reminder: You must be a club member for 1 year before you can apply for the discounts.
My Member Perks provides discounts for active Bee Cee Members on a wide range of products and services for motorcycles products, services, travel, apparel and more.
Our members will save $$$.
Access to discounts from leading brands and local businesses.
Savings on everything from M/C parts and accessories to apparel.
All offers are on the Bee Cee Beemers website and puts discount and deals at your fingertips wherever you go.
My Member Perks is included with your Bee Cee Beemers membership and is one more reason for joining Bee Cee Beemers.
Camaraderie at regular monthly club meetings.
Monthly club updates via email containing club news, upcoming events, club forum and more!
Access to the Bee Cee Beemers Web site and a mobile app for Android and IPhone:
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Club rides organized through the clubs Event Calendar are exclusive to Bee Cee Beemers members.
Join us on one of our many rides throughout the season. Try day rides, evening rides, getaways, and even weekly tours. You can attend our rides with the knowledge that they are well planned on great routes, and most importantly we ride in a safe manner and have ride leaders with many years experience.
Find The Best Roads!
Bee Cee Beemers have been active in B.C. for over 32 years, and our members know all the best riding roads. Are you looking for places of interest to visit? Twisty roads with great views or perhaps a little dirt, this is the friendly network of local riding masters.
Social
Join an active club of BMW Motorcycle enthusiasts. Lots of local knowledge and BMW know-how. Share your passion with sport-touring, adventure motorcycles, crossover motorcycles and more.
We have regular monthly dinner meetings with interesting people and guest speakers.
Tech Know-how
Our members have years of combined experience with the BMW brand. Get to know us and tap into that expertise. Can't make it to a meeting or a ride? Tap our expertise through our online forum. Members only!
Don't own a BMW yet? Join us... we welcome all like minded motorcyclists.
1 Year Membership $40
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