2007 Hyder to Hyder

All registration fees for online registrants must be paid by May 2, 2007 or your registration will be cancelled.
During the registration process you will be required to consent to the MTF Event Agreement and Waiver.
Review it thoroughly before registering for this ride.

The MTF will submit your ride to the IBA for certification. The certification fee for this ride is $45.00 (same as if you submitted your ride directly to the IBA). If you want to make a donation to the MTF, you will be provided the opportunity to do that during the registration process. Payment information will be provided at the conclusion of the registration process.

The MTF reserves the right to limit participation for any reason.

Ride Schedule

Date	Time	Event/location
May 21st	5:30 pm	Pre-Ride Dinner / Gila Bend, AZ
May 22nd	6:00 am (local time)	Ride Start / Hyder, AZ Note: You must obtain a receipt in Hyder,AZ containing Date, time & location. This will be your official starting time.
May 24th	3:36 pm Arizona Time -or- 2:36 pm Hyder, AK time Note: this is based on a 6:00 am start, any diference indicated on your start receipt must be considered.	Deadline for ride finish / Hyder, AK Note: You must obtain a receipt in Hyder, AK or Stewart,BC containing Date, time & location. This will be your official ending time.
May 24th - 25th	Anytime	Hyder, AK / Must check in with Art Garvin. It is not necessary to register for Hyder-Seek but you should.
May 24th - 26th	Not later than 5:00pm Saturday May 26th	Hyder, AK / Turn in ride documentation to Art Gavin before leaving Hyder.

Ride Coordinator

Tom Atkinson (TexasTom58)
IBA # 18756

Email: hydr2hydr@yahoo.com
Phone 713-562-2734

Starting Location

Hyder General Store
Hyder, AZ

The Hyder General Store normally opens at 7:00am,
but has tentatively agreed to open at 6:00am for our ride.
We'll be comfirming the early opening approximately one week before the start.

Note: Witness available after Dinner at:

Sophia’s Mexican restaurant
616 E. Pima
Gila Bend
928-683-6382

Click here for a map of the Gila Bend Area with location information

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

You must obtain a receipt in Hyder, AZ containing Date, time & location. This will be your official Starting time.

End Location

Sealaska Inn
Hyder, AK

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

You must obtain a receipt in Hyder, AK or Stewart,BC containing Date, time & location. This will be your official ending time.

You must check in with Art Garvin in Hyder, AK All ride documentation must be turned into Art Gavin in Hyder, AK Not later than 5:00pm Saturday May 26th.

Pre-Ride Dinner

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

Sophia’s Mexican restaurant
616 E. Pima
Gila Bend
928-683-6382
Date: May 21, 2007 Time: 5:30pm

Click here for a map of the Gila Bend Area with location information

Responsibility to Report

The MTF and IBA are dedicated to SAFE long distance riding.
If you are registered and are not going to make the check-in deadline at the starting location, you must contact the MTF representative. We don't have to wonder why you didn't show.
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 begining or end of the ride or in the event of termination may result in suspension from future MTF Events.

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.

INSURANCE:

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

Important Safety Information

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.
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

Host Hotel - Gila Bend, AZ

America Choice Inns and Suites
2888 Butterfield Trail
(Exit 119 on I-8 west)
Gila Bend AZ.

Telephone: 928-683-6311

Website: http://www.americaschoiceinn.com

Hotel has 10 rooms on hold until 15 days prior to the event
under Motorcycle Tourer’s Forum or MTF
at the Rate of $58 +tax per night

Click here for a map of the Gila Bend Area with location information

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