The 2010 Land of Enchantment 1000

Revenge of the Chile

Official Rally Pack                                                                            October 1-3, 2010

Welcome   Thank you for deciding to see so much of New Mexico from your saddle.  This is the eleventh year ever for such a rally in the State of New Mexico and we hope to provide all of you with an interesting and fun ride.  That and assuring that it is a safe ride are our major objectives. The Riding Rules   1.   Nobody said this was going to be easy,  but if it was,  everybody would be doing it!   Properly prepared,  only you can make it hard.    2.   No drugs or alcohol.   3.  All riders are obligated to stop and  provide emergency assistance to anyone in need of it,  rally participant or not.  Failure to do so will be grounds for disqualification.  Time spent for such aide will not penalize you in any way if it is somehow documented.   Emergencies may vary,  helping a competitor who has run out of gas is not generally an emergency,   but may be deemed so in the middle of the desert at 2:00 PM or on a lonely mountain road at 3:00 AM.    4.  Speeding,  reckless endangerment,  or other such traffic transgressions cannot be tolerated by any safely run rally and may be cause for disqualification.   However,  speeding law enforcement varies by jurisdiction,  circumstance, and even luck.   Therefore,  you must reveal any  citation to the RallyMaster(s) for their "consideration."   If such citation is discovered elsewise,  you may be subject to disqualification,  even retroactively!

5. If you find that you cannot finish on time call:          505-362-0502  Rally Master   or   505-490-5680  Rally Master and leave a message with your name and LOE/1000 Rally Number.  Other numbers may be supplied with further rally instructions at the Rider’s Meeting on Friday night. Scoring   This rally will include photo bonuses as often found in other similar rallies.   At some bonus sites you may be required to take a picture of your rally towel (supplied by the RallyMasters)  on or near a particular identifiable item.   The RallyMasters and scoring staff may accept printed photos for these bonus pictures.  (There is a Walmart across the street from the Rally Motel where film and cameras are available.)  Other bonuses may require obtaining time/date stamped receipts showing the location,  or  simply recording information as instructed.   For the latter you should record:         The Bonus/Question Number         The Date and Time of Day  (AM or PM)         Your Odometer Reading         The Correct  Information or  Answer SS1K      If you expect to apply for the IBA's SaddleSore 1000 certificate the LOE/1000 Rally will  forward a list of qualifiers directly to the IBA.  You may then apply to the IBA  through their normal process.   Just mention that you did the ride during the LOE/1000 Rally and you will not need to submit fuel receipts,  a gas log, or a map;  we have verified your mileage and route.

Technical Inspection All riders must attend the Technical Inspection at some time between 1 and  8PM Friday and ride an Odometer Check Course  of about 30 miles.    Required Paperwork:         Drivers License with MC Endorsement         Proof of Insurance or copy of Declarations Page         MC License Plate and Vehicle Registration    Required Equipment:       DOT Helmet            Eye Protection       Gloves                      Over Ankle Boots       First Aid Kit            Drinking Water    Recommended Equipment:       Flashlight  (some signs are hard to read in the dark)       Clock or Watch  coordinated w/GMT       Money  (few purchases are required but....)       Pens,  pencils,  highliters, snacks,  cell phone,           camera,  tire guage, spare fuses and bulbs,           road assistance membership Advice   Fuel Management:     Gas up in Socorro if you have limited range and plan to do the 80-100 mile round trip to the Trinity Site.  Gas station closures have caused some distances between stations to increase.  Two such highway segments may possibly exceed your bike's fuel range.   Rest Bonus:     The LOE/1000 Rally may include a Rest Bonus.   All riders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity,  as well as to rest at other times, as needed. Amenities   Your room rate at the Western Skies Inn & Suites includes a hot  breakfast  on the premises.  If you have some luggage with no place to store it over Saturday night we may be able to accommodate it in the Meeting Room or the RallyMaster's Suite.

Weather     The weather is guaranteed to be really nice,  but then,   I'm  staying at home.  You, however,  will be riding about 1000 miles, through the night, up mountains and across deserts.   Bring some sunscreen, raingear, and electrically heated clothing if possible. Schedule   Fri  Oct. 1, 2010    Western Skies Inn & Suites      Technical Inspection and          Odometer Check Ride      1 PM to 8 PM       Rider's Meeting and          Bonus Handouts                 8  PM   Sat  Oct. 2, 2010   Western Skies Inn & Suites      All Riders may start          7 AM   Sun  Oct. 3, 2010   Western Skies Inn & Suites      Finish                              by 7 AM  (or late penalties may apply)   Sun  Oct. 3, 2010   Luna Mansion     Awards Banquet               12  noon The Start   The Start/Finish line will be setup at the Western Skies Inn & Suites in the parking area.   Riders will all be allowed to start  at 7 AM.   However,  the Chief Starter may use 30 second intervals or any such method to assure a safe and orderly start. Directions To get to the Western Skies Inn & Suites follow Interstate 25 south from Albuquerque to Exit 203.    The Western Skies Inn & Suites is on the west side of the Interstate off of New Mexico Hwy 6  (once part of US Route 66!) Any  Questions? nmdcporter@yahoo.com        505-362-0886    home        505-362-0502     cell