Lamonster
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The chances of that are about as good as you showing up on time somewhere. :roflblack:
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Guts and Glory Rally
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BajaRon
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Thanks for the encouraging word! But, what are friends for... Right?! :gaah:
I may show up late at the start, but I'm always right there with you at the finish line!
I'm thinking, with a 1 minute window, if you and I ride together, we'll both end up with the same score.
spydr rydr
New member
The timing chips that will be used will measure down to 1000th of a second. If not mistaken, it will be difficult to have a tie. Also you would have to start at the identical time from the starting line and cross the finish line at exactly the same time. It is doubtful that this will happen but it is possible.
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BajaRon
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So then, this is not a correct statement? :dontknow:
Firefly
Active member
Rules say "No support vehicles of any kind shall be permitted during the Rally."
I wonder if you can pull a trailer or MC camper like the one Scotty has???
50 point bonus for sleeping outside near bike------:thumbup:
docdoru
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
SpyderWolf
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dltang
Very Handy Member
Ya know, I kind of like it.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Me too...and that worries me.............a lot! nojoke
Firefly
Active member
:roflblack::2thumbs:
Oh-- and the rules say 50 bonus points EVERY night you sleep the 'guts' way instead of the 'glory' way.
So you could rack up an extra 500 or so points--- could be important.
It would be nice if they allowed real-time tracking online since everyone is going to be 'tagged'.....:thumbup:
BajaRon
Well-known member
Does this include parts bikes? I may be disqualified! :gaah:
BajaRon
Well-known member
Did anyone notice the part about lodging? I've read that if you take a room (with a bed and shower) it doesn't cost you any points. But if you sleep next to your bike you get 50 points added to your score!
If you lose a point for every minute you are early or late, 50 points means you could be almost an hour off and still end up breaking even our gaining points.
I guess the hard core, I came to win guys will be sleeping next to their bikes all night.
If you lose a point for every minute you are early or late, 50 points means you could be almost an hour off and still end up breaking even our gaining points.
I guess the hard core, I came to win guys will be sleeping next to their bikes all night.
SpyderWolf
New member
Yes, that has been mentioned a few times in the thread. It is apparently considered part of the Guts portion of the Guts and Glory name. Good pickup on the fact it would help you out with getting closer to the appropriate time for each leg, and the fact if you slept out every night it could help you end with more points than you started with as well. :thumbup:
BajaRon
Well-known member
I must admit, I didn't take the time to read through all of the posts for this particular point.
But with 11 check points (assuming the 11th won't have a sleep for points component) that is still 500 points you can earn from sleeping with your bike. And it will save the promoters quite a bit of money in lodging fees too.
For the ones who go to win first and everything else 2nd, I suppose it will be a no brainer. For the rest of us it's something to consider.
docdoru
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
SpyderWolf
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It makes even more sense when you read that the provided accomodations may not be much better than sleeping outside at times. It states they can be anything from a hotel to old military style barracks, so it really would be a crap shoot. That 500 points could definitely be a deciding factor for someone who is trying to win the whole enchilada.
Doc's tent idea looks practical, and should be easy to store somewhere on the Spyder as well. :thumbup:
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
Firefly
Active member
From the FAQ, it still appears no 3-wheelers:
Q. Will trailers be allowed?
A. Since part of the challenge is to have individuals survive using their wits and resourcefulness; we will not be permitting trailers, three wheelers or passengers. This is where your endurance will almost certainly be tested.
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