2007 MTF Border to Border to Border from Hell May 16th - 23rd, 2007

The Iron Butt Association's Border to Border to Border from Hell (~5200 miles in 6 days) Registration is now open and will end April 16th. Pre-registration required. No on site registration will be allowed. This ride is only Available to IBA Members who have completed a Bun Burner Gold (1500 Miles in 24 Hours) or an IBA Ride of 2000 miles or longer.

Main Hyder Ride Page   Ride Coordinator   Schedule   MTF Refund Policy   MTF Agreement & Waiver   Registration   List of Participants   Starting Location   Responsibility to Report   Witness & Gas Forms   Hotel Info   Safety Info

Bold Itailics below is from http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=21 rules for the Border to Border Insanity. These rules will apply to the B2B2BFH as well.

You must prove you crossed the border with your motorcycle to both Mexico and Canada. Due to the language difficulties, we are flexible on documentation but still, the burden to prove you made the crossing is on you. Some acceptable forms of proof include:



• Written statements from Customs agents that you crossed the border (use witness form). Be warned that these maybe difficult to obtain.
• You may cross the border and obtain a time/dated receipt for a purchase and then cross back into the USA to obtain the ending witnesses.
• Pictures are also considered evidence on this ride that your motorcycle was in Mexico and Canada

Welcome to the Comfort Inn, an Edmundston hotel near the University of Moncton, Edmundston Campus

The Comfort Inn® hotel is conveniently located near the University of Moncton, Edmundston campus, which is home to the Madawaska Museum and Galerie Colline. Additional attractions, located minutes from this Edmundston hotel, include the Edmundston Golf Club, New Brunswick Botanical Garden and Arena Saint Basile.

The city is famous for the La Foire Brayonne festival and the Edmundston Jazz and Blues Festival. The hotel is minutes from the U.S.-Canada border, and is also convenient to Quebec. Additional destinations include the Old Fort (Fort du Petit-Sault), the downtown area and Edmundston's City Hall.

Guests will enjoy a wide variety of areas to relax and enjoy the fresh air, including the Madawaska River, public beaches, the pedestrian bridge, the Place de l'Artisan and the Fraser Marina. When tracing the winding trail along an abandoned railway track, every turn reveals new and wonderful panoramas.

Guests of this Edmundston hotel will appreciate its amenities, including free wireless high-speed Internet access, a free weekday newspaper and free local calls. This pet-friendly hotel also provides free access to an exercise room. A free continental breakfast is available.

The hotel location also offers a driving range and sauna. Opportunities to play miniature golf, badminton, tennis, racquetball or handball are available. Ice skating is another activity to enjoy near the hotel.

Business travelers will appreciate the convention center and access to a fax machine.

Guest rooms include coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, cable television and hair dryers. Some rooms include microwaves and refrigerators. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms can be requested.

The hotel also has a coin-operated laundry facility and cold weather hook-ups. A multilingual staff and valet cleaning service are available to make each stay more convenient.

Hotel Details:
Check in time: 12:00 PM
Check out time: 11:00 AM
E-mail: hotelhelp@choicehotels.com 
 

All riders must check-in with the on-site event manager before 6:00am, May 22^nd

End Location

Sealaska Inn
Hyder, AK

Website: http://www.sealaskainn.com/getting.html#g

You must check in with Art Garvin in Hyder, AK

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Pre-Ride Dinner

A Dutch Treat dinner will be held for those interested at:

Restaurant Le Paradis du Steak & Fruits de Mer
(steak and seafood)
174 Victoria Street
Edmunston, NB
(506) 739-7822

Date: May 16, 2007     Time: 5:30pm Atlantic Time

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Responsibility to Report

The MTF and IBA are dedicated to SAFE long distance riding.
If at anytime during the ride you question whether or not you should continue, by all means you should terminate the ride.
Listening to your body is an important part of long distance riding and you should not continue unless you are comfortable with your physical and mental state.

If you terminate the ride or have an accident, you must notify the Ride Coordinator as soon as reasonably possible.

If you complete the ride, you must check in with Art Garvin in Hyder, AK at the Sealaska Inn

Failure to report at the end of the ride or in the event of termination may result in suspension from future MTF Events.

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Witness Form & Gas Log

Attention Riders: You should download and print
the Witness Forms and Gas Log and complete before arriving at the site.

It is the riders responsibilty to plan their final route to ensure they obtain proper receipts at all the mandatory stops.

Witness Form & Gas Log  (PDF document*)
* Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF documents. It is free. Just click the image below.

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INSURANCE:

Most motorcycle insurance is NOT valid in Mexico. Most riders will have to purchase special insurance (if you cannot find it locally, it is available in most USA border towns near the Mexico border). In Canada, you must carry an endorsement to show your insurance is valid in Canada. If you are from outside the USA and contemplating this ride, the USA has similiar requirements for operation of a motor vehicle you will have to meet.

PASSPORT and VEHICLE DOCUMENTATION:

It may be that a passport will be required to cross the border by the time of this ride. It is the riders responsiblilty to ensure that they have the

1. What are the rider's responsibilities?

   Riders will be required to acknowledge their responsibilities during the registration process. Each rider is responsible for their own ride. The MTF is helping with the logistics by planning a route and arranging for witnesses; however, the rider is responsible for the ride. Safety is of primary importance.

   • Participant agrees to keep and maintain his motorcycle in a good and safe condition, in full compliance with all rules and laws governing such vehicles. Specifically, said motorcycle shall be in full compliance with any and all safety inspections and certifications required by the State of registration of said motorcycle and shall be safe to operate on the public ways and under the conditions to be encountered in the Event.
   • Participant will at all times while riding his motorcycle wear and employ all such safety clothing and gear including, but not limited to, a DOT approved helmet, as is reasonable, customary and prudent for use by motorcyclists under the circumstances of the Event. A DOT approved helmet shall be worn at all times while Participant is riding in the Event whether or not the use of such a helmet is required in the jurisdiction in which the Participant is riding.
   • Participant shall be licensed to operate a motorcycle in his State of residence and authorized to legally operate a motorcycle in the State or States, Country or Countries where the Event may be held. Participant's motorcycle shall be properly registered and licensed.
   • Participant shall have and maintain in full force and effect liability insurance and such other insurance as may be required for the operation of a motorcycle in the State or States, Country or Countries where the Event may be held.
   • Participant shall comply with any and federal and State laws including, such as but not limited to, all safety rules, traffic laws and rules of the road.
   • Should Participant be given a map or route information as part of the Event, Participant shall use such map or route information at his own discretion and will not rely upon said map or route information as a representation that it is safe or prudent to follow such map or route information. Such decisions shall be and remain in the sole discretion of Participant.
   • Each Participant is responsible for his own ride. The MTF helps with the logistics by planning a route and arranging for witnesses, however, the Participant is responsible for the ride. Safety is of primary importance.
   • The Participant is responsible for terminating his participation in the Event if he feels that continuing would put himself or others in jeopardy.
   • The Participant is responsible for his personal condition. The MTF does not condone nor will it tolerate riding under the influence of alcohol, illicit drugs and even some prescription drugs.
   • The rider is responsible for reviewing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation "You and Your Motorcycle: Riding Tips" booklet
   • The rider is responsible for reviewing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation "Motorcycle Operator Manual" booklet

   If the MTF discovers that a rider has violated their responsibilities, even if it is after the ride is certified, the MTF will notify the IBA and the certification will be revoked.

2. The rider is responsible for doing TCLOCK!

   T-CLOCK is a mnemonic developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for assisting you in doing a comprehensive pre-ride (or a pre-purchase) inspection of a motorcycle. It is easily memorized and very useful. The individual letters stand for the specific areas to check:

Tires and wheels
Controls
Lights and electrical
Oil and fluids
Chassis
Kickstand