Endurance rallies are day-long or multi-day events where the aim is to complete specific mileage within an allotted time period. Completing these rides successfully can earn you recognition from the Iron Butt Association. The Minuteman 1000 is an example of this type of rally.

There are also rally events that operate more like treasure hunts where riders must collect evidence of their presence at certain pre-determined places in a region and still return on time.

UPCOMING ENDURANCE RIDING EVENTS:



MINUTEMAN 1000 Endurance Rally

Minuteman 1000 Endurance Rally Web Site

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Description from the www.minuteman1000.com Web site:

The Minuteman 1000 is presented by the North East LD Riders and the Yankee Beemers. This is a 24 hr event tailored toward the new rally rider, however we will provide plenty of opportunities for big dogs to "Screw the Pooch"

The Minuteman 1000 is open to riders of all brands of motorcycles. Please see the rules for motorcycle requirements. Any motorcycle with an engine displacement of less than 600cc's will be accepted at the discretion of the Rallymaster.

There are two components to this event. First we are pleased to offer riders the opportunity to obtain an Iron Butt Association Saddle Sore (1000 miles in 24 hours) Certificate, pin and plate frame by following a set route. New members to the Iron Butt Association (SS1K is required for membership) who properly pre-register and fulfill the requirements of the ride will be awarded their certificate, pin and plate frame at the awards brunch. It will NOT be necessary to use a camera (no photo boni) to complete the requirements of the SS1K

The second component of the MM1K is a 26 hr rally in the "traditional" format, i.e. you will be given a list of bonus locations along with point values for each location. The rider who obtains the most points will be the winner. There will be a rest bonus, it will be impossible to have a podium finish without taking the rest bonus.

The MM1K will be a photo bonus rally. Not all bonus locations will require a picture however to strive for a podium finish one will need a camera. The preferred camera of choice is a Polaroid however if you think you can get your 35mm film developed in Greenfield, MA at 05:00 on a Sunday morning be our guest. Digital images will not be accepted. Bonus locations will be posted on the website Sunday night prior to the event. This information will include the location of the bonus and the point value. Specific instructions on how to collect each bonus will be included in the rally book which will be distributed at the riders banquet Friday evening.

You will not need a fuel cell, GPS or fancy gadgets to have a good time on the Minuteman 1000. Having said this you will benefit from a GPS, some bonus listings may include lat/lon info. Considering that riders will be spending most of their time in five states it would be reasonable to conclude that you could not have maps with too much detail for this region.

The basic rally boundaries will be the St. Lawrence Seaway, Atlantic Ocean, Hudson River and the Erie Canal. There just might be a bonus or two outside of these boundaries however the bulk of the rally will take place in New England.

One mantra of most Rallymasters is reading comprehension is very important. For the MM1K, this starts with information provided on this Web site. For example if we explain that we are doing something a certain way to benefit riders (perhaps to give you time to place marks on a map) it would probably be a good idea to take advantage of this information.

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Photos from past Endurance events:

Minuteman 1k Checkpoint 6/10/06

GM 400 Endurance Rally 10/9/05

Minuteman 1000 Rally 6/12/05

Endurance Rally Class NY 4/23/05

Endurance Rally Class NH 4/16/05

GM 400 Endurance Rally 10/10/04

Iron Butt Seminar 9/18/04

Minuteman 1000 9/4/04