Dual
Sport Release Waiver
You must read this page and check the "I Agree" box at the bottom to access the complete list of directions for these mapped rides.
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Dual Sport Guidelines/Suggestions
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When riding, you will likely encounter others who are out doing the same thing that you are, but not on motorcycles. While laying this route out, I have encountered things ranging from a Ford Bronco that turned sideways at 50mph on gravel, in effort to return to his side of the road prior to running over me, to farm tractors, kids, kids on bicycles, kids on ATV’s at high speed on the wrong side of the road, blind corners over hilltops, Amish wagons with families in them, aboard, cows in the road, two cars parked just over the crest of a hill visiting with each other, etc…. Not to mention (to borrow a phrase from “On Any Sunday) that the biggest danger to a dual sport rider may be another dual sport rider. A dual sport rider who thinks that they are lost, and turns around to retrace their steps, may be on-coming around the same blind corner that you are entering. Keep this in mind, should you blow a corner and have to retrace your steps and keep your speeds down.
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Horse Etiquette. Yes, there is a proper etiquette to be used when overtaking, or meeting a horse on the roads (or trails, for that matter). These people have as much right to be there as we do. They are hanging out on dirt roads to avoid cars and motorcycles. When overtaking a horse and rider, stop while approaching; allow the rider time to position the horse so that the horse can see you. They will wave you by when they have accomplished that. Bear in mind that a horse cannot see behind or directly in front, since their eyes are in the sides of their heads. Ride by them slowly so as not to startle the horse. When meeting a horse, come to a full stop, stop the motor, and remove your helmet. The horse will either continue by you, or the rider will position the horse and wave you by. It is recommended that you wait until you are ¼ mile past before resuming speed. Show them some consideration and it comes back two fold. We have enough enemies as it is. During layout, I met a horse and rider oncoming while cresting a hill at 50mph. I was able to stop before reaching the horse. The horse was dancing around while the rider attempted to calm it (neither she nor I thought that I would be able to stop, I think). I stopped the motor and waited for her to pass. She said “Thank you”. Once she was past, I coasted to the bottom of the hill, hit the starter and rode away. Just some insight to potential situations. Nobody needs to get hurt.
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It is not wise to assume that the cow that is beside the road (because it has escaped it’s fenced area) will stay beside the road while you blow past. It alarms them and they go all kinds of directions at once. Once they get sorted out, they seem to have a tendency to run almost parallel to you, but just enough of an angle to take you out. Hitting a 500lb cow running nearly the same direction as you are is a sure crash. As a goodwill gesture, it is recommended that you locate the nearest farm house and advise them that there is a cow on the loose. The farmers are pretty easy to get along with, generally use bikes and ATV’s on the farm, and don’t mind us going past. If I can help them, I am happy to. We don’t need any more enemies. Some rides will pass through several farms where it isn’t clear that we are actually on a public road (but you are). You will pass between the machine sheds and the farm houses. I think that this is neat, but wish to warn you that a piece of farm equipment may be being backed out while you are riding past. Go slow. I have visited with several of these farmers regarding our passing through. They have assured me that they are OK with our coming through, but be courteous, pass through slowly, and wave.
Some of these roads are so far out in the rural areas, that the people who live on them are not used to looking both ways before pulling out of drives and crossroads. It is a good practice to do as you would in the city and drive a bit for them by giving them room. Don’t assume “right away”. They may leave you lying in the ravine that you land in and not tell anyone. Doctors and hospitals are a long way off and the farmer who’s house you just blew past at 60mph, may be the one that you have to depend on to drag you out. You may be crossing railroad tracks. The main line that passes behind the shop carries approx 59 trains per day. It’s best to look carefully before crossing.
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Concrete slab bridges with water running over them are slick! Very slick!
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We try to lay these out with an approx 70 mile maximum between gas stops.
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If you stop by the roadside to eat candy bars and soda, please take the trash home with you. It is the right thing to do and will help to insure our ability to continue to use these areas without hassle.
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Sometimes, you may encounter a bridge that is being replaced and the road is closed. This may require that you carry a local county map and find the roads around this. This is just part of the “Adventure” that dual sport holds. Relax and roll with it. For example today I returned from a layout and had an encounter with a low water slab (it has rained for three days) that had approx 2 foot water over it, plus it appeared that the dirt prior to the slab might have been washed out. Being by myself, not having enough tools to pump water from the motor and get the bike started if I fell while crossing due to a washout, or slick spot, I decided to turn back and use the paved roads to go around. Riding down in
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I acknowledge that all routes provided on this ride are on public roads. That R.E. Cycle has provided this route based on public maps. I understand that I am responsible to ride a street legal motorcycle, maintain insurance on the motorcycle for the course of this ride, and to obey speed limits and all other laws that apply to riding a motorcycle on the street. I understand that low water bridges are slick. I understand that R.E. Cycle has simply looped together a series of legal roads for me to ride at my leisure. I agree not to hold R.E. Cycle responsible for any damage to my motorcycle or personal body, or any injuries to anyone who rides with me.
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