Dave’s XYZ’s of Touring
This Grand Tour is brought to you by the following esteemed organizations:
Colorado Chapter Thornton HOG, Sun Enterprises, and the AMA
This Grand Tour is open to all makes and models of motorcycles. NO membership of any kind is required.
If you are ready to accept the challenge, you are to be commended. Read on, brave soul.
How do you play?
We challenge you to visit as many cities, counties or states that begin with the letters T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z as you can. At the end of the Grand Tour, we’ll draw playing cards, randomly, to determine the value of each letter (A thru 7). All of your visits must be proven with a photograph that includes this Official Dave’s XYZ’s of Touring placard, your motorcycle, and the entry sign (or post office) for the city, village, town, county or state. These three things must be in each photo, or it’s a “no go”. Directional signs don’t count. You are entirely free to travel our entire country in your search!
I’m an overachiever. What else can I do?
Well, you can complete the set! Entries containing ALL of the letters will be credited with a 50 point bonus. And being a generous group, we’ll even offer a 20 point bonus if you can complete a set without the “X” (T, U, V, W, Y and Z).
Photos?
Yep. Pick your poison: digital, traditional prints or very traditional Polaroids. Submissions can be either by mail or hand delivery. Every photo must include your placard, your motorcycle, and the location’s sign. All mailed entries must be postmarked by September 30th, 2007. Personally delivered submissions must be in hand by September 30th, 2007.
Interesting. What do I get?
Like any legitimate challenge, there will be prizes. First prize (by total points) will be a set of shiny new pair of Dunlop Tires for your ride courtesy of Sun Enterprises! Winner pays shipping… In addition, Rider Wearhouse (think: Aerostich) generously has kicked in some gift certificates too!
How many can I visit?
You must submit 25 photos to be considered a finisher and be eligible to have your score totaled. A maximum of 35 photos can be submitted. These photos can be of any combination of cities, counties and states beginning with T through Z.
Who can play?
Everyone can play! Sign up whenever you want - all during the year. Initial wave of placards will be mailed on March 1st, 2007. As soon as you get it, go! You do not need to be a HOG member or an AMA member to participate.
Any other small print I need to be aware of?
Yes, of course! There’s the little matter of payment… $25 per entry. See below for necessary forms and such. Any and all judgment calls rendered by “Dave” are final. In the off chance that you find two cities named “Telluride” in different states, you’ll need proof of the states in both photos. That’s where a post office sign might come in handy. Ties will be broken by the greatest number of the highest value letter in the submission. You may enter more than once - however… each “set” (T through Z) must be comprised of completely different sites. Oh, and don’t even think of sending in a picture showing a motorcycle on a trailer…
Sign up now!!
Send the entry form, and $25 per entry to:
Colorado Chapter Thornton HOG
c/o David Brazeau
17152 W 64th Circle
Arvada, CO 80007
Any and all additional questions should be directed to David Brazeau at 720-480-1088 or click here to email David.
Forms you will need: