This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow LD Riding Friends.

Franklin, KY

July 17-23, 2011

You will be able to select from five 1000 mile days which will be offered Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 23 and earn a SaddleSore 5000 or you can choose to ride one or more SS1000's and earn a SS1000, SS2000, or SS3000. However, the MTF only allows one certificate per ride. As an example, if you ride three consecutive SS1000 days, we will certify a SS3000 -or- three SS1000, but NOT both. If you want 3 SS1000 certificates, you need to sign up for each one you plan on completing. All routes will be start and end at the host hotel in Franklin, Ky each night. Riders can elect to do one or all of the rides, but must ride the specified route for the day in order to be counted as part of the MTF event.

The following rides will be available during the PRFH:

Saddle Sore 1000:

Monday 7/18
Tuesday 7/19
Wednesday 7/20
Thursday 7/21
Friday 7/22

Saddle Sore 2000

Monday 7/18 – Tuesday 7/19
Tuesday 7/19 – Wednesday 7/20
Wednesday 7/20 – Thursday 7/21
Thursday 7/21 – Friday 7/22

Saddle Sore 3000

Monday 7/18 – Wednesday 7/20
Tuesday 7/19 – Thursday 7/21
Wednesday 7/20 – Friday 7/22

Saddle Sore 4000

Monday 7/18 – Thursday 7/21
Tuesday 7/19 – Friday 7/22

Saddle Sore 5000

Monday 7/18 – Friday 7/22

The daily routes can be found further down on this page.

Event Manager: Greg Blewett

Registration

List of Participants

Documentation Forms

Lodging/Hotels

MTF Refund Policy

Ride Disclaimer & Waiver

The Following Prerequisities, Guidelines and Rules will apply for the Poker Run From Hell rides:

* Note: As the sponsoring organization, the MTF requires prerequisites greater than those stipulated by the IBA.

No Prerequisite to Participate in a Saddle Sore 1000 (SS1000)
If you are not an IBA member, you cannot do a SS1000 on one day and then a "bigger" (i.e. SS3000) ride later in the week or consecutive days of SS1000 rides.
To participate in the SS200, SS3000, or SS5000 you must be a current member of the IBA
For safety reasons, the on-site MTF Witness will make a determination each day of multiday rides if they will act as the witness for each rider. If in the judgement of the witness the person does not appear capable of continuing the ride, they will not sign the person out for the day.
The MTF will NOT combine rides and Certifications (i.e. you complete one SS2000, we will NOT also certify two SS1000s for the same miles)
All riders will start and end at the host hotel
All riders will ride the specified route for the day.
All riders must check in before leaving and must be out by 6:00 am in order be counted as part of this ride
When riders register they will declare what ride they are intending to ride. This is so we can verify the rider’s prerequisites.
All Riders will check-in with the MTF site host upon their return or terminating the ride(see Responsibility to report).
Any Rider exihibting unsafe practices will be disqualified. Excessive speed is considered unsafe.
Riders & Passengers will wear a DOT approved helmet at all times while riding regardless of the local/state laws.
All IBA Ride and documnetation requirements and rules apply. Keep in mind: The IBA requires a fuel receipt at least every 300 miles!
To be considered a finisher, riders must turn in their ride documentation to the MTF Site host at the completion of the ride. Required documentation includes witness forms, logs and time/dated receipts for each stop, including the mandatory locations, in the specified order.
In addition to the above rules, the MTF STANDARD_RULES apply. Click here to read

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 Kevin Lechner or call the MTF emergency number that will be provided to you as the ride start approachess. We don't have to wonder why you didn't show. A special phone number will be provided to all riders prior to the start of the ride to call in the event they terminate their ride.

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 notifying us by calling the MTF emergency number that will be provided as soon as reasonably possible.

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

Ride Philosophy

The Motorcycle Tourer's Forum's role in these rides is simply logistics. Riders are responsible for their ride and are encouraged to ride as individuals. A quote from an LDRider will be used as the philosophy: "Everyone gets tired at different times, or gets hungry or even has to pee at different times. It's YOUR ride and it really isn't much fun when you are sitting on the side of the road waiting for your riding partner who is taking a quick nap."

Although the trip is being organized as a "group" ride, riders are encouraged to ride individually and join with other riders at the end to celebrate.
Riders will be staged so as to leave in a staggered start. Riders may request to be staged with a riding partner(s). Small groups of 3 or 4 are acceptable, but riding in a pack is not considered safe and is not allowed during MTF Long Distant events.
If you elect to start in a small group, whether you continue to ride as a group once you are on the road is up to you. If you find that your habits are not compatible with the group, simply wave off. It is nothing personal. In addition to the problems mentioned above, the group may have different attitudes about driving speeds. If you are tough enough to do a TC, you should be tough enough not to yield to the pressure of the group to conform.

Daily Routes

Riders can elect to do one or all of the rides, but must ride the specified route for the day in order to be counted as part of the MTF event.
Note: The waypoints on each of the daily routes indicate the mandatory stops. It is up to the individual rider to plan the specific roads used to reach each of the mandatory stops. However, the suggested routes are probably the most efficient for most riders.
Garmin Mapsource File -- Includes all 5 routes & Mandatory Stops / Waypoints

Day 1 - Monday July 18th
Day 1 Route Webpage MS S&T 2010 File Garmin MapSource File
Mandatory Stop	Cumulative mileage
1. Keystop - (Start) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	0
2.BP - (Stop) 2175 Russellville Rd Hopkinsville KY 42240 Tel: +1 (270) 886-7414	57.9
3. Shell - (Stop) 151 Buffalo Run Rd Shepherdsville KY 40165 Tel: +1 (502) 543-8605	207.1
4. BP - (Stop) 1689 Camp Jackson Rd East St Louis IL 62206 Tel: +1 (618) 337-5745	488
5. Shell - (Stop) I-55 S Marion AR 72364 Tel: +1 (870) 739-3782	761.9
6. Keystop - (Finish) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	1023.5

Day 2 - Tuesday July 19th
Day 2 Route Webpage MS S&T 2010 File Garmin MapSource File
Mandatory Stop	Cumulative mileage
1. Keystop - (Start) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	0
2. Shell - (Stop) 1002 Ridge Circle Joelton TN 37080 Tel: +1 (615) 746-4307	37.1
3. BP - (Stop) 71 Nortonville Rd Nortonville KY 42442 Tel: +1 (270) 676-3226	112.2
4. Exxon - (Stop) Mason Rd Milton WV 25541 Tel: +1 (304) 743-5571	440.7
5. Kangaroo - (Stop) Holston Rd Wytheville VA 24382 Tel: +1 (276) 448-0228	610.0
6. Mapco - (Stop) 585 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville TN 37214 Tel: +1 (615) 889-1556	950.0
7. Keystop - (Finish) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	1001.5

Day 3 - Wednesday July 20th
Day 3 Route Webpage MS S&T 2010 File Garmin MapSource File
Mandatory Stop	Cumulative mileage
1. Keystop - (Start) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	0
2. Express Market - (Stop) 955 Goodman Rd W Horn Lake MS 38637 (662) 349-2400	255.8
3. Raceway - (Stop) 4615 Clinton Blvd Jackson MS 39209 (601) 922-2424	450.4
4. Supermart - (Stop) 1724 W Grand Ave Rainbow City AL 35906 (256) 413-7135	750.0
5. Shell - (Stop) 200 Browns Ferry Rd Chattanooga TN 37419 (423) 825-5058	837.5
6. Keystop - (Finish) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	1005.0

Day 4 - Thursdayday July 21st
Day 4 Route Webpage MS S&T 2010 File Garmin MapSource File
Mandatory Stop	Cumulative mileage
1. Keystop - (Start) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	0
2. Mapco - (Stop) 240 TN-109 N Lebanon TN 37090 (615) 443-2322	36.1
3. Shell - (Stop) 5019 Bobby Hicks Hwy Johnson City TN 37615 (423) 477-4101	287.7
4. Citgo - (Stop) 875 Brevard Rd Asheville NC 28806 (828) 665-0574	363.1
5. Pantry Express - (Stop) 1057 S Lake Dr Lexington SC 29073 (803) 359-7160	518.5
6. Keystop - (Finish) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	1006.1

Day 5 - Friday June 22nd
Day 5 Route Webpage MS S&T 2010 File Garmin MapSource File
Mandatory Stop	Cumulative mileage
1. Keystop - (Start) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	0
Don't forget you need to document gas stops at least every 300 Miles!	~300
2. Texaco - (Stop) 3365 Moffett Rd Mobile AL 36607 (251) 473-2704	481.5
3. BP - (Stop) 4878 U S Highway 49 Hattiesburg MS 39401 (601) 545-2435	565.8
4. Shell - (Stop) 1403 Roebuck Dr Meridian MS 39301 (601) 485-7372	659.9
6. Keystop - (Finish) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	1033.8

Alternate Route (* See Note below!) *NOTE: This is a route to be used ONLY if the on-site Witness deems the weather or road conditions need to be avoided on a specific day!
Alternate Route Webpage MS S&T 2010 File Garmin MapSource File
Mandatory Stop	Cumulative mileage
1. Keystop - (Start) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	0
2. Pilot - (stop) 2640 N 600 W Greenfield IN 46140 (317) 894-1910	258.1
3. Speedway - (stop) 3135 Broadway Grove City OH 43123 (614) 539-4422	418.0
4.Marathon - (stop) 1305 Owenton Rd Corinth KY 41010 (859) 824-4449	569.5
5.Kangaroo - (stop) 3743 Cummings Hwy Chattanooga TN 37419 (423) 825-7079	884.2
6. Keystop - (Finish) 4391 Nashville Rd Franklin KY 42134 Tel: +1 (270) 586-5922	1050.3

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.

Click here to download
the PRFH Witness Form & Gas Log

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You can download a trial edition of Microsoft Streets & Trips 2010 and run it for free for 60 days.

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Host Hotel

Super 8

3811 Nashville Rd.
Interstate 65 Exit # 2
Franklin, KY 42134 US

Phone: 270-586-5090

Franklin Super 8 Website

Notes:

They would not block rooms - make your reservations ASAP.
Website rate for this timeframe is approx. $66 - $72 per night (including tax).

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Franklin, KY

July 17-23, 2011

The following rides will be available during the PRFH:

The daily routes can be found further down on this page.

The Following Prerequisities, Guidelines and Rules will apply for the Poker Run From Hell rides:

* Note: As the sponsoring organization, the MTF requires prerequisites greater than those stipulated by the IBA.

Responsibility to Report

Ride Philosophy

Daily Routes

Riders can elect to do one or all of the rides, but must ride the specified route for the day in order to be counted as part of the MTF event.

Day 1 - Monday July 18th

Day 2 - Tuesday July 19th

Day 3 - Wednesday July 20th

Day 4 - Thursdayday July 21st

Day 5 - Friday June 22nd

Alternate Route (* See Note below!)

Witness Form & Gas Log

Click here to downloadthe PRFH Witness Form & Gas Log

Click here to download

Super 8

Click here to download
the PRFH Witness Form & Gas Log