BMW MOA Coddiwomple

BMW MOA Grand Coddiwomple

IT'S THE GRAND CODDIWOMPLE!
The BMW MOA’s Grand Coddiwomple is a free riding activity open only to MOA members. What is a Coddiwomple, you ask? Well, it means
“to travel purposefully toward a vague destination.” So, think of this as a large-scale scavenger hunt created just for BMW MOA members!

The Grand Coddiwomple is about all the places you will go and the fun things you will do that you would not have done otherwise. You
get to choose your own Challenges and routes, ridden on your own schedule! Everything is spelled out on the Rules and Challenges pages.

Completing this activity should be relatively easy. Scoring a very high points total will be more challenging. Although there are some
competitive elements, it’s not about prizes or competition. It’s about all the things you’ll see and the places you’ll go! It’s designed
to give everyone the opportunity to participate, even if your riding time is limited. The entire point of the Grand Coddiwomple event is
to have fun riding your motorcycle!

This event typically runs from April through October, with registration opening on February 2. Participation is limited to the first 1,000 MOA members
to express interest. We thank Team Strange for their support and for allowing us to base our rules on their Team Strange Airheads Uniform Rules and Grand Tour Rules.

This event runs from April 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025.

Music Cities Challenge - 50 Points each, limited to 84 submissions. === 0 points so far
Nashville is known as “Music City USA.” It’s world famous as the home of musicians, iconic music venues and sites integral to the history and
workings of the music industry. But The Demented Instigator knows there are many other cities and towns across North America that have a place
in music history. For this challenge submit your photographic proof of visit to the musically significant Sites and Places listed in Appendix M.

The Hee Haw Challenge - 50 points each. Unlimited submissions. === 0 points so far
The Demented Instigator has decided that it is time for you to chase some … donkey. The Donkey is a noble creature, the mascot for the Hee Haw
TV Show that brought Nashville music into the mainstream as well as a workhorse for carrying equipment for settlers and prospectors before wagons
were widely available and affordable. Submit your photographic proof of visit to Sites containing statues or murals of Donkeys/Burros. Horses will
not be accepted, and the submitter will be publicly shamed. Only one donkey per location.

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On Challenge - 50 points each. Unlimited submissions. === 0 points so far
Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, is arguably the birthplace of rock and roll, country and rockabilly music. From its role in the career of Elvis
Presley to recording the first rock-and-roll single (Jackie Brenston’s Rocket 88), Sun Studio and later Sun Records left an undeniable mark on the
global music landscape. In honor of the accomplishments and history of Sam Phillips, the proprietor and founder of both Sun Studio and Sun Records,
please submit photographic proof of visit to Places named or containing Phillips, Presley, Brenston, Parker, Perkins, Orbison, Feathers, Lewis, Justis,
Twitty, Cash, King, Eaton, Turner, Roberts, Riley, Rhodes, Carroll, or Clement.

Starbucks and Friends Challenge - 50 points each. Unlimited submissions. === 4 x 50 = 200 points
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee!!! The Demented Instigator loves his roasted bean brew, and he wants a picture of your motorcycle in front of a Starbucks! Your
mission is to submit your photographic proof of visit to coffee shops. You can only claim one named Store per Place. For example, you live in a city that
has 4 Starbucks, a Dunkin Donuts and a Tim Horton’s. You may claim 1 Starbucks, Tim Horton’s and the Dunkin Donuts. That’s all. In the next town, you may
claim all three (if they’re there) but again only one of each per town. Standalone locations only, not inside another store or a mall. City and State are
required for this challenge. Commercial businesses are allowed for this challenge. Submissions must clearly show the name and building of a coffee-focused
business that serves coffee, not a business that happens to sell coffee (ex. McDonalds).

Scooter's Coffee, Oglethorpe, GA

Vibez Coffee, Cleveland, TN

Scooter's Coffee, Collegedale, TN

Starbucks Coffee, East Ridge, TN

The Bored BBQ Challenge - 50 points each. Unlimited submissions. === 7 x 50 = 350 points
The Demented Instigator has really gotten into brisket. Some nights you can catch him tending to the fire while the smoke cures it. Time to go eat some BBQ.
A BBQ restaurant specializes in BBQ that is made on-site. Provide photographic proof of visit to a BBQ restaurant. The name of the restaurant must be present
in the submission and in the comments of the submission. You can only claim one named Store per Place. If BBQ is not in the name of the restaurant, a photo of
the menu or URL for the restaurant must be in comments. For this challenge, commercial businesses are accepted. You can only claim one named BBQ Restaurant per Place.

BBQ Shack, Oglethorpe, GA

Spencer B's BBQ, Ringgold, GA

Mission BBQ, Chattanooga, TN

Jordan's B-B-Q, Cleveland, TN

Memphis Street BBQ, Ooltewah, TN

Choo-Choo Bar-B-Que, East Ridge, TN

Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que, East Ridge, TN

Chase that Chicken Challenge - 50 points each. Unlimited submissions. === 0 points so far
MMMMMmm, Chicken! Fried, broasted, broiled, BBQed, paprikashed, or curried. Submit your photographic proof of visit to Sites with chicken statues. They must
be whole chicken (No parts like thighs or drumsticks) bigger than your saddle bag (larger than life) and not towable or part of any mobile fixture. One chicken
statue per location please.

Loose Cannon Challenge 50 points each. Unlimited submissions. === 1 x 50 = 50 points
The Demented Instigator loves cannons and field artillery, so when a cannon became available to buy on his local marketplace, he jumped at the chance! For your
submissions to score for this challenge, you must submit a photographic proof of visit to Sites containing single barrel towable or fixed cannon or artillery piece.
Anything with more than one barrel, self-propelled or mounted on something self-propelled will be soundly rejected and the submitter mocked by the judges. This
challenge is limited to one per location or Site as stated in the rules. City and State must be included in the comments.

I’ve Been Everywhere Challenge - 50 points each. Unlimited submissions. === 1 x 50 = 50 points
The Demented Instigator was totin’ his pack along the dusty Winnemucca road when it occurred to him that the Johnny Cash version of, I’ve Been Everywhere would
be a great Coddiwomple challenge. To qualify, submit your photographic proof of visit to Places, National Parks or States that are listed below. The Places can be
in any state (I.E. Nashville, MI or Nashville, TN) but only one claim per Place, Park or State. In the event that the place listed is just a state, a photographic
proof of visit to the state border sign must be included. City and State must be in your submission, or it will be rejected. Let’s travel every road in this here land.
Here’s the list of places named in the song as recorded by Johnny Cash: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa,
Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana,
Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Ferriday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee,
Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil’s Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Pittsfield,
Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg,
Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelika, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo,
Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.

c 2025 Randy Bishop Last modified: July 2, 2025

c 2025 Randy Bishop
Last modified: July 2, 2025