History of the COG National Rally

The COG National Rally is the annual flagship event of the Concours Owners Group. It is planned, organized, and run by COG volunteers. 

This not-for-profit club activity is an opportunity for more of us to rally together, meet others with similar interests, and explore new parts of the country. Each year the club tries to come up with an awesome location. 

If you are new to COG or just checking us out, you may be wondering what all the fuss is over a national rally. The COG national rally has been around since 1990. The rally venue changes each year. COG rallies may not be like some of the others you know about. Our events are about bringing friends together... some who you know, and some you have yet met.

Riding is a big part of the event. Traveling to and from the rally location allows exploration of North America along the way. Riding at events is typically self-guided using provided sample ride routes, many of which are available for download from the online member library. When available, maps and other tourist information is available to assist planning your own rides. Head out solo or mingle to meet new people to ride with.

After the day’s ride, hang around rally central hotel and chat it up with other members. There will be a few planned activities, some of which have become perennial favorites. The rally may include a welcome reception, women’s breakfast, or end of rally group dinner that includes drawings for door prizes. Also planned at some rallies are Experienced Rider Course, Kawasaki dealer open houses, tech seminars and informational workshops. COG is affiliated with Kawasaki / Riders of Kawasaki (ROK), and have been a sponsor of our event for many years. 

From 1990 - 1995 the rallies were more regional in nature; western, central, and eastern. Since 1996 we've had one national rally, moving to different locations around the continent, providing a great opportunity to see the USA and Canada, and meet face to face the folks that you've got to know through the Concourier, newsletters, and Internet. 

Here is a chronological history of our past national events. (links to available archived pages are provided)