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Once your entry is accepted you will get a confirmation letter in
the mail! February 19th
2012 – Rain or Shine. Malcolm Smith is first rider out at 8:00AM
· GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE READY – Once you’ve been accepted
to ride this event, make sure your motorcycle is ready. Is the carburetor clean? Will your motorcycle start and run easily?
Are the tires and chassis in good condition? Make sure that the exhaust is equipped with a USFS-approved spark arrestor and
that it’s not too loud. See page two of this letter for dealers that can aid you with parts or service
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SOBOBA TRAIL
RIDE OFFICIALS – Ride Officials will be wearing blaze-orange vests and are here to help you enjoy the ride. These officials
and the Check-in Staff are volunteers so they deserve your cooperation and respect. Whether in the pits or on the trail, please
follow the directions of the ride official
· CHECK-IN - 6:00 AM - Check-in early to get
your START STICKER. At Check-in your entry will be verified off our master list - this permits you entrance to the reservation
for the ride. At Check-in and again at the Rider’s Meeting you will be advised of the current course and weather conditions.
This will permit you to make your decision about riding and what gear you will need to use
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BREAKFAST –
6:00 AM – Breakfast and coffee will be available in the pits
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STAGE YOUR MOTORCYCLE
- Once you have checked-in, you can stage your motorcycle in a orderly line, no more than four across, from the starting line.
DO NOT start your engine. Please allow room for others and Ride Officials to move around the pits
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APPLY YOUR START
STICKER TO YOUR HELMET - Only riders with START STICKERS allowed on the course
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RIDER MEETING
- 7:45 AM – There will be a mandatory Rider’s Meeting just prior to the start. Important event information will
be shared and your attendance is required. DON’T MISS this meeting!
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NO ENGINES UNTIL
7:50 AM - Please, do not start you motorcycle BEFORE 7:50 AM. Please respect the Soboba Reservation residents and their safety.
Remember, they have permitted this event to be held based upon your courtesy and respect
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NO PIT BIKES
or PIT RACING. All motorcycles must be pushed to and from the start/finish line (Ride Officials excluded)
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NO ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
· NO SPECTATORS - this is a rider-only event. No one
is allowed through the gate unless you are a rider with a Confirmation Letter or have a approved Entry Form. Sorry,
no spouses, significant others, buddies or pets (spouses, relatives and friends can enjoy the dining and fun of the Soboba
Casino while you are out on the ride). Please don’t embarrass yourself or us by brining a spectator
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BE PREPARED –
Select the right gear for the conditions, carry water and basic tools, and ride at your own pace.
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COURSE RULES
– Most of the course is laid out with ribbons. Ride Officials will be stationed at certain check points to make sure
you follow the course properly. DO NOT CUT THE COURSE – if you do so, you will be asked to leave. Ride Officials will
be monitoring and sweeping the designated trails. This is a ride laid-out for experienced riders only and honest participation
is half the fun. Remember, the tribe allows use to ride on the designated trails ONLY and we are very serous about enforcing
this rule
· RIDE SMART – Use the buddy system for the ride and don’t abandon
your partner(s). Be ready to help one another if you get stuck on a tough hill or a difficult water crossing. If you cannot
make a section of the trail, don’t hurt yourself trying. STOP, rest a minute, collect yourself and your thoughts and
take an easier path if you can. If you get tired, stop at the next check and ask a Ride Official for directions back to the
pits via an easier route.
· BE ALERT - Be aware and listen and look for other motorcycles
on the trail. If you break down or injure yourself let someone know so they can advise the Ride Officials at the next check
or in the pits. Stay where you are, don’t stray from the designated course
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SHARE THE TRAIL
– Please bear in mind that the Soboba Reservation residents may be out on THEIR land, too. They also have cattle in
some areas and these livestock have the right-of-way. BE COURTEOUS – we appreciate the use of their land ·
LUNCH BREAK –
After the first loop there will be a lunch break. Food (Indian, American and Mexican fare) will be available. During this
time Ride Officials will announce the start time for the optional (often more difficult) second loop. · COMMEMORATIVE APPAREL – Don’t
forget that special Soboba apparel will be for sale
· BE TIDY – Put trash in its proper
place, in a trash can or pack-it-out
· LOOK SHARP & BEHAVE – Press coverage, both print and
electronic media, will be at the event.
THE REZ IS PRIVATE
PROPERTY – NO RIDING HERE AT ANY OTHER TIME
Thank you – Bob
Graziano
Supporting Dealer List
Malcolm Smith Motorsports
KTM, Suzuki, Yamaha, Husquvarna, KYMCO, Can-Am, Aprilla
7599 Indiana Ave. Riverside CA 92504
Phone: (951) 687-1300 Fax: (951) 687-3819 www.malcolmsmithmotorsports.com
Doug Douglas Motorcycles
Triumph, Carter Carts and other services
24769 E. 5th Street San Bernardino CA 92410
Phone: (909) 884-4776 Fax: (909)384-1096 www.dougdouglasmotorcycles.com
Optional
sound testing of your motorcycle will be available at the Soboba Trail Ride
Courtesy of Chris Real of Chemhelp and the Honda Rider’s Club. www.chemhelp.com
Want
to get the family riding, or just be a better rider? Off-road motorcycle rider training is available…
Youth and entry-level training through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation DirtBike School. www.dirtbikeschool.com
Advanced, TRIALS, youth and entry-level training available from MOTOVENTURES. www.motoventures.com
To get on mailing list for future rides
or ask entry confirmation questions, call 951-654-9436
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