Join the usual suspects and newbie’s as we ride south of the border for the 13th Annual Ron Gray Memorial Ride. The proceeds of this epic Baja adventure go to the City of Hope Cancer Research Fundas established by our late friend Ron Gray.
LAST YEAR, THANKS TO OUR RIDERS & SPONSORS WE RAISED $8,746.92 and that was doubled by a 3-M matching grant program to $17,493.84, ALL DONATED TO THE CITY OF HOPE CANCER REASEARCH FUND. Also remember your entry fee is a donation to the cancer fund. Last year we raffled, auctioned, and gave away over $15,000.00 in prizes.
This year we will have a new coastal ride loop on Friday and return to Ensenada, Saturday a new forest loop with return to Ensenada. Also included are a lunches, pit support, dinner banquet, awards, streamlined raffle, and auction Saturday night.
WHERE: Ensenada, Baja California
WHEN: Thursday, March 31th to Saturday April 2nd, 2011
ITINERARY: Thursday: Ensenada / Las Palmas Hotel / 5–9:00 p.m. rider check-in
Friday: Ensenada / Coastal loop / Ensenada – (+/- 150 miles) leave Las Palmas 9:00 AM
Saturday: Ensenada / Forest loop / Ensenada - (+/- 150 miles) leave Las Palmas 9:30 AM
RIDE INCLUDES: Remote hot lunch & refreshments during the ride each day @ gas stops, basic pit support, fuel transportation during the ride. Banquet dinner, streamlined raffle (1 ticket included with entry), memorabilia auction, and awards (Saturday night approx 7:00pm @ Las Palmas Hotel).Awards will include the Bozo, Hard Luck, and Broken Wrench (congratulations to last year’s winners) no names mentioned. Does not include hotel room(s) in Ensenada. See LODGING below for information.
RIDE COST: $325.00 (PRE-ENTRY) Pay, 3/19/11, 80 RIDER LIMIT, SIGN UP ASAP
don’t be left out; After Deadline: Post entry $400.00 cash at event.
THINGS TO BRING:
- Bike: well maintained 4-stroke motorcycle preferred with headlight.
- Tubes: Install heavy-duty tubes - with stop leak, bring spares.
- Tires: Install new heavy-duty tires.
- Tools: Bring tools, cash, and snacks in fanny pack or backpack for trailside repairs.
- Gas Tank: Large gas tank with minimum 75-mile range. Bring 10 gallons of gas.
- Hydration: Bring large Camel Back style system.
- Sprockets: We recommend fresh sprockets geared up one tooth in front.
- Chain: We recommend a fresh o-ring chain. Personal: Passport, & bike registration.
THINGS NOT TO BRING: Do not bring drugs, ammo, or fire arms!!!!!
QUESTIONS: Jim O’Neal: office (805) 426-3300 x 400, Dave Spangler: (909) 391-6052, Sam Dempsey: cell (818) 652-6717, Kenny Hayden: home (805) 984-0286 – cell (818) 253-7393.
LODGING: URGENT, our room block & reduced rates will only be held until 3-19-11!
Hotel: Las Palmas Hotel / Phone: 011-52-646-177-1701 Fax 011-52-646-176-0985 /
Contact: Arturo / email: paraiso@prodigy.net.mx /
Dates: Thursday, March 31st,Friday the 1st of April and Saturday, April 2nd 2011.
PLEASE NOTE: We are actively seeking sponsors, please contact us if you’re able to help in any way. Also a huge thank you to our past & present sponsors (Kal-Guard, Heil Construction, Triangle Enterprises). See flyer for sponsorship packages.
