In addition to the below rules and guidelines, the MTF's Standard Long Distance Event Rules Apply to this event.

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The RAT Insanity Gold level is designed so that a well prepared and experienced long distance rider should be able to successfully complete it. There is no margin for error in this ride. The RAT Insanity level is a somewhat more forgiving but is not a trivial challenge and will require adequate preparation and experience in riding long distances.

Both rides require that you keep your wheels turning. Time management is an extremely important aspect of these rides. These are not "canned" rides. All ride planning is left to the rider. We have made no suggestions as to rest stop locations, gas locations, or how you manage this ride. When planning this ride, it is extremely important that you take these stopping locations into account. Every rider is different and has different requirements for rest, gas, and riding distances. You will need to take these in to account as you plan your ride.

When riders register they will declare what ride they are intending to ride. This is so we can verify the prerequisite. It should be noted that any rider who doesn't meet the prerequisite for The RAT Insanity Gold, but finishes in Gold time will not be certified as a Gold finisher. This is our best attempt to curb inexperienced riders from making the attempt. Riders that sign up for The RAT Insanity Gold but do not meet the time requirements for that ride and do meet the time requirements for The RAT Insanity ride will be shown as finishers of The RAT Insanity. Note that The RAT ride times are measured from Port Arthur, TX to Port Arthur, TX. Riders are to use the same Gas Station at the beginning and end of the ride.

All riders must present a log with time/dated receipts from each of the mandatory locations, in the specified order, to be considered a finisher. If a receipt is unavailable at a location (we know this is extremely possible at some locations), please note the time, mileage, address and description of where you stopped. The mileage and time from your adjacent two documented stops will be used to validate stops where documentation is unavailable.

SpotWalla is required for this ride.

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Since this page is intended to be public, please be sure that you are aware of secure zones and how to control the types of messages that update their location on the page.

Secure zones are regions of the map where locations will not be shown. They allow you to safeguard your home, place of work, grandma's house or any other region where you want to maintain some privacy. More information on secure zones can be found here.

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Host Hotel

The host hotel is:

Comfort Inn & Suites
7800 Memorial Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 729-0500

$89 + tax Single Room
$99 + tax Double Room

Riders should call the hotel and ask for the MTF RAT block of rooms reserved for Friday night October 12, 2018.

No rooms blocked for Tuesday night, as we expect most riders to head for the BAT party following Tuesday's ride Check-in.

If we run out of rooms at the host hotel, there are several other hotels in walking distance.

Additional information:

• Riders check in Friday the 12th is from 2-4:30 pm Central Time, at the host hotel.

• If riders are running late, they can contact the Start / Finish Coordinator:

•     Tim Masterson

•     (512) 567-2017

• The .GPX file is attached, and rider's can elect clockwise or counter-clockwise, but in either case they must hit the mandatory check points in order. The route may not direct riders to specific gas stations, but rather to the general community where a Dated Business Receipt is required.

All Standard Iron Butt Association Ride Rules apply. The only exceptions are the slight differences noted below, which are specific to this MTF event:

1. All riders will start from and end in Port Arthur, TX at the host hotel.
2. All riders will ride clockwise or counter-clockwise.
3. All riders will check-in with the MTF upon their return. Check-in instruction will be provided at the riders meeting.
4. All riders will wear a helmet at all times while on a motorcycle during this event.
5. All riders must present a log with time/dated receipts from each of the mandatory locations, in the specified order, to be considered a finisher. It may or may not be possible to get a receipt of any form in some of the locations you are asked to stop. We are fully aware of this and you don't need to bring it to our attention again. If you are unable to get a receipt please document the time, location, and your mileage at that point. We will use your mileage and the mileage of your previous and next documented stops to validate any stop where you can not obtain a receipt. It is possible that you may have successive stops where a receipt is not available. We don't think this is likely, but it is possible. The same procedures apply.
6. Photos may be used and encouraged at selected locations; that information will be presented at the mandatory riders meeting on Friday before the start.
7. Any rider exhibiting unsafe practices will be disqualified. Excessive speed is considered unsafe.
8. A satellite or cell phone tracking device is required for this ride, as well as linking that to a SpotWalla page. Joining the public SpotWalla page is optional, but encourage, because it is fun for the fans. Providing ride coordinators access to your SpotWalla page for this ride is mandatory.