General Discussion and Question thread for the 2010 Dead Zone

[JavaJude]

The Entry forms for the 2010 Dead Zone are starting to come in

Please check the List of Deadheads for your name here: http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/vi...p;forum_id=103

If you have mailed in your entry and your name does not appear on the list please PM me or send me an email atjvanl@mdi.ca

-Judy-

[TW_rider]

Is this a 1, 2 or 3 day event?
Are RV's permitted?

[skidmark43]

TW_rider wrote:

Is this a 1, 2 or 3 day event?
Are RV's permitted?

The ride is held on Saturday.

Most people arrive on Friday afternoon and leave on Sunday. We'll have food for you on Friday night, Saturday morning & Saturday night.

Plenty of folks bring RVs, but you need to make a reservation withRoy or Sarah at the resort & pay extra.

Mark

[JavaJude]

Click here to go to the thread with the Dead Zone Poster:

http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/vi...p;forum_id=103

The 2010 DEAD ZONE will be based out of the Acacia Grove Resort in Spences Bridge for the 4rd year.Excellent shaded grass tent sites (One night included in your DEAD ZONE entry fee) with washrooms (extra porta-potties this year)& hot showers!

• Powered & Watered RV sites available (extra charge at your cost)
• Cabins which sleep up to 4 (pets ok) with air conditioning & kitchenettes (extra charge at your cost)
• You'll need to pay the Acacia people directly if you camp a second night
• If you want a cabin or RV site; please book it yourself. Contactthe Acacia, and tell him that you are with the DualSport group. http://www.acacia-rvpark-cabins.com or 250-458-2227 or 1-800-833-7508.
• You must book an RV site before theevent. These sites sell out quickly so don't wait until the last minute.

[TW_rider]

Thanks for the info.
Although is is highly unlikely that we will be able to attend this year, it's go to know for NEXT time!

Having to work for a living really sux some times!

[Grumpy KTM]

Anybody have an idea how far in "time travel"it isfrom Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to the Dead Zone site at Spences Bridge?

[Chilliwack Chris]

Grumpy KTM wrote:

Anybody have an idea how far in "time travel"it isfrom Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to the Dead Zone site at Spences Bridge?

The mapquest.com said it's just under 4 hours

[Chilliwack Chris]

It looks likea good ride. I'm going to be there

[mint400]

This area is remarkably close to Vancouver, and has impressively different climate, terrain, and vegetation. It is about 4 hours going up and 3.5 hours return from downtown.

This event often conflicts with the family camping long weekend and is a tough choice... what are the chances of moving it off the long weekend next year? I'm wondering if you'd get better attendance if placed the weekend before or after?

m400

[skidmark43]

mint400 wrote:

This area is remarkably close to Vancouver, and has impressively different climate, terrain, and vegetation. It is about 4 hours going up and 3.5 hours return from downtown.

This event often conflicts with the family camping long weekend and is a tough choice... what are the chances of moving it off the long weekend next year? I'm wondering if you'd get better attendance if placed the weekend before or after?

m400

Zero chance as long as I'm the organizer.

Thanks for asking!

[Phoenix]

Attendance always seems to be at max capacity every year I've attended.

[vexorg]

I actually prefer that it is on a long weekend, makes things a lot easier for me.

[Matty-D]

A couple of Loops boys have our entries all together... just waiting for BCORMA numbers. Getting those numbers certainly add some complication (timeline) to the registration process... but it seem to be a good cause.

Any chance we could send off the registration without the numbers and show up with stickers on our helmets?

[JavaJude]

Matty-D wrote:

A couple of Loops boys have our entries all together... just waiting for BCORMA numbers. Getting those numbers certainly add some complication (timeline) to the registration process... but it seem to be a good cause.

Any chance we could send off the registration without the numbers and show up with stickers on our helmets?

I can't process a Dead Zone entry unless it has a Trail Pass number. However, if you want to send in your entry forms now you can email me your Trail Pass number when you get it.

DualSportBC also sells Trail Passes. If you include a a $40 payment with your Dead Zone entry fee I will send you a Trail Pass plus a reflective DSBC decal, a DSBC key chain, a DSBC mini decal and a DSBC pocket calendar. Not complicated at all .

-Judy-

[Farp]

Mint400 wrote:

This event often conflicts with the family camping long weekend and is a tough choice... what are the chances of moving it off the long weekend next year?

July 1st is on a Thursday this year; there is no long weekend.

John

[mint400]

I respect the organizers, and it's definitely up to them when... Mark and the crew are puttin' this great ride together. Cheers to 'em! Looks like I will make it this year!

[robert]

I'm in again

Just booked the LAST cabin

Thu to Sunday



Cheers



Robert

[Kiwi]

[Matty-D]

Do you know how long the B-route is? (Give or Take...)

Getting excited early here and would like to show up with less than a full tank of gas! That stuff is heavy!

Thanks!

[skidmark43]

Matty-D wrote:

Do you know how long the B-route is? (Give or Take...)

Getting excited early here and would like to show up with less than a full tank of gas! That stuff is heavy!

Thanks!

Please review the threads from the 2009 event. The B route will be around 250km. You should start with a full tank. We will 'try' to arrange a fuel cache / stop for bikes that can't do this distance.

[daveinvan]

Cheque is in the mail! Really looking forward to my 3rd DeadZone!

[gritboyweir]

Hey there,

I am going to come up from Seattle and do this event - do I still need a trailpass number? Seems a tiny bit unfair to have to join a club to do one event :-) Not moaning because I definitely believe in these type of clubs - its just that membership isn't very useful to me.

Cheers,
TimWeir

[skidmark43]

gritboyweir wrote:

Hey there,

I am going to come up from Seattle and do this event - do I still need a trailpass number? Seems a tiny bit unfair to have to join a club to do one event :-) Not moaning because I definitely believe in these type of clubs - its just that membership isn't very useful to me.

Cheers,
TimWeir

Hi Tim.

We're glad that you'll be joining us!

I understand that the Trailpass requirement creates a glitch for our US friends. I recall that the Washington & Oregon pass system that I've paid into is substantially cheaper.

At this point it appears to be a necessary insurance requirement (organizer & landowner liability policy).

Proudly consider yourself to be a major supporter of trail access in BC, and we'll make every effort to provide you $100 worth of entertainment!

Mark

[skidmark43]

gritboyweir wrote:

Hey there,

I am going to come up from Seattle and do this event - do I still need a trailpass number? Seems a tiny bit unfair to have to join a club to do one event :-) Not moaning because I definitely believe in these type of clubs - its just that membership isn't very useful to me.

Cheers,
TimWeir

Join us for more than one event!

You just missed a fabulous ride on Vancouver Island...

• In mid-July there is the popular 'Routledge Run' overnighter from Surrey to Princeton over some very cool terrain.
• The 'Loose Screw' based out of Kamloops in BC's dry interior is held in mid-August and offers another great opportunity for you to realize value from the Trailpass.
• We're still hoping to host the dualsport-friendly '24 hours of Church' in mid-September.

[gritboyweir]

Ah fair enough !! Thanks for the replies - I'm IN - I'll send off my $40 extra for my trailpass with the entry fee. It will certainly make my US buddies jealous of my international motorcycle adventurer status :-)