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October 1, 2005 - Application Time Rallybastard, Steve Chalmers, sent out notice that the rally was open and I mailed my application October 1st to the day. January 21, 2006 - The Packet I received my initial packet and rally number 52. Seems the big difference this year for the main routes is that instead of 3 checkpoints in a rough circle of Utah, there will be only one checkpoint. And, you have to make that checkpoint to get rally instructions for the second leg. Where that checkpoint is, how far into the rally, and how different leg #1 is from leg #2 will undoubtedly be discussed and debated. The tone of the packet suggest in my mind that leg #2 might have more bonii. Prep Arrival at the Hotel
I spent Friday getting new rubber in Provo. Unfortunately, I lost my wallet at lunch and whoever found it was nice enough to take the cash, but leave the other stuff.
Art, George, and Greg discuss the finer points of what color FJR is the fastest.
The Ride
Final stretch for prep. Trying to get farkles sorted out and tested before I head down to Utah. Dirt, gravel, FJRs, and the art of relaxing. #0 Slow ride #2 GPS Bonus
#3 Red Butte Park #4 Nephi Gas Bonus Sheep Yuba Reservoir Sign mess (could have done differently) Cabellas, Lehi Push ups 1250 Unmolested license 11,000
Capitol SLC Police Duchene Police Gun Club Dinosaur National Park missed Park Reintroduction of Big Horn Sheep Echo Port of Entry Mineral at Logan Brigham City Airport bonus Cold beverage Unmolested license 10,000 Final: 1225 miles (uncorrected), 47826 points The Banquet A quilt that was sewn and given to Steve
Follow-Up Steve, I had SUCH A GOOD TIME!!!!! Enclosed is the $150 you loaned me. Thanks for salvaging what could have been a seriously horrid weekend. FYI, I came home and Provo Police had a message on my home machine. Wallet found with license, but no cash or credit cards. They're mailing the remnants to me. Credit card companies said when I called Friday no fraud at that point. Actually, I'm relieved that I don't have to go to DMV now....the cash is a lesson. Thanks for so much Steve. You know how to show a tourist an incredible time. It's all still a blur to me, but that ride put me in some zone of consciousness or mode I haven't ever been before...and I don't think it was all fatigue. I figured out I could ride with the big dogs this weekend. That was a big accomplishment for me personally in life.
I think my attitude carried over when I so quickly corrected you on missing the broken envelope seal. I was all high on purity of the riding experience........or just dog tired ;) ...and I appreciate what seemed like a gesture of a point split. I didn't expect it in the least. I'm not sure how I'm going to write it all up yet, but will share with you before I post to the public. I think a couple of my FJR buddies noticed a discrepancy so I smiled and suggested I got some sort of honesty bonus. They weren't upset or anything....they knew I rode hard. Personally, I'm chalking it up to there being nothing like the Utah 1088. Anyway, thanks again for yours, your wife's, and everybody's hospitality. I love coming to Utah to play.. Matt |
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