50 CC Quest & 100CCC Gold

April 24-28, 2016


50 CC Quest - Cross Country in Less than 50 Hours

Starting in Jacksonville and ending in San Diego
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Starting in San Diego and ending in Jacksonville


100CCC Gold - Back to Back 50CC Quests

Start in Jacksonville, turn around in San Diego and end in Jacksonville

Registration is open through April 17, 2016


 
Event Coordinator:  
          Lowell Vahl

  Main Page
  Ride Registration
  List of Participants
  Jacksonville Details
  San Diego Details
  Validated Gas Stops
  Documentation Forms
  Weather Info
  MTF Refund Policy
  Ride Disclaimer & Waiver

The plan is to gather water and sand from each coast. You will not be able to ride your bikes on the sand, nor would you probably want to. The idea is to get gas receipt, drive the block or two to the ocean, hop off and get sand and water, and then head out. At the other end, gather water and sand and then gas up. The idea is that we will have gone truly from coast to coast in less than 50 hours. Some riders may elect to get the sand and water before the receipt at the start and after the receipt at the end. This is your call. Just keep in mind the spirit of the ride.


Event Questions and Discussions

There is a message thread on the MTF where you can find out more information, ask questions and read discussion from other about the 50CC / 100CCC event. You can find the message thread at: http://forums.delphiforums.com/mctourer/messages/?msg=51980.1

 

If you prefer, you may email questions to the event coordinator, Lowell Vahl, at: director.ldriding@mctourer.com


Rules & Fees




Complete Event Schedule
See individual webpages for details of each event

Date / Time Event / Location
Saturday, April 23rd
4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Pre-ride Dinner - Jacksonville Starters
TBD
Sunday,April 24th
5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Start of Ride - Jacksonville
    Witnesses Available at the Jacksonville Beach Gate Gas station
    for all 50CC EW and 100CCC EWE Riders
    We will start releasing riders at 05:00 AM
    All riders must have witness signature and receipt by 7:00 a.m.
Monday, April 25th
5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Pre-ride Dinner - San Diego Starters
    Hunter Steak House
    2445 Hotel Circle Place
    San Diego, Ca 92107

    **Dutch Treat **
Tuesday, April 26th
4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Start of Ride - San Diego
    Witnesses Available at the Motel 6
    for all 50CC WE and 100CCC EWE Riders
    • Motel 6
      2424 Hotel Circle North
      San Diego

    We will start releasing riders at 4:00 a.m.
    All riders must have witness signature and receipt by 6:00 a.m.

    ** Note: 100CCC riders will have priority for witness & gas pumps

Wednesday, April 27th
12:00 Noon
Banquet for 50CC EW Finishers
    Location TBD, Meet in Hotel Lobby.

    **Dutch Treat **

Thursday, April 28th
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Witnesses available - Jacksonville
    Witnesses Available at the Gate station
    for all 50CC WE and 100CCC WEW Riders
    We will start releasing 100CCC riders at 8:30 AM
    All riders must have witness signature and receipt by 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 20th
12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Time
Banquet for 50CC WE and 100CCC EWE Riders
Location TBD - Meet in Hotel Lobby



MTF's Long Distance Ride Philosophy

Group riding typically refers to large groups of bikes riding together in a pack. MTF Long Distance rides are not "group rides." Rather, each ride is a "mass ride." Mass ride is a term coined and used in the long distance community and refers to a ride where all riders start from the same location, begin at roughly the same time, follow the same route and end the ride at the same destination.

For various reasons the MTF does not encourage groups of more than three riders while particpating in an MTF Long Distance event. The major reasons deal with safety, but in the end, each rider makes his/her own decision to ride with others or not. If you're riding with others, here are some things to consider:


Frequently Asked Questions


  1. Will these rides be certified by the Iron Butt Association or the Motorcycle Tourer's Association?

    The ride will be certified by the IBA. The MTF does not certify rides. The MTF has a long standing relationship with the IBA and has sponsored many IBA rides. The MTF assists with logistics, such as route planning and witnesses; collects and validates the documentation; and then submits the ride to the IBA for certification.

  2. Am I allowed to carry extra fuel?

    The MTF utilizes TeamStrange Uniform Rules ( http://www.teamstrange.com/uniform_rules.htm) as a guideline for Auxiliary Fuel Systems and the carrying of extra fuel.

    Please refer to the MTF rules regarding carring extra fuel here, http://www.mctourer.com/rides/MTF_STANDARD_RULES.htm


  3. How often am I required to stop?
    In addition to mandatory stops listed on the website, the IBA requires riders to stop a minimum of every 300 miles.

  4. Do I have to record all of my stops and keep all receipts?

    You must record ALL gas stops and any other stop longer than 20 minutes. You must keep and submit official receipts (Location, City, State, Date, and Time) for ALL gas stops and any lodging stops that you might make during the ride. It is not necessary that you maintain and submit receipts for such things as foods and snacks (unless you are using this receipt to document a mandatory stop).

    In the even that you run out of gas and acquire extra gas (e.g. passerby or MSR bottles) you must document the amount of gas that you obtained. In the case of MSR bottles, if you refill them at the next stop you must document this as well.

  5. 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. Safety is of primary importance.

    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.


  6. The Motorcycle Tourer's Forum reserves the right to accept or reject a rider's request to participate in this ride.


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