Greetings,
The entry forms, banquet reservation forms and preview for the upcoming ISDT Reunion Ride are now available, the links are provided below. The preview for the event contains 5 pages of information on this years ISDT Reunion, everything from scoring, lodging, costs, equipment requirements, medals, teams and much more.
If you have any questions about the ISDTRR please feel free to post them here.
Entry forms
http://www.enduroriders.com/images/2009PDF_isdtrr13th_Annual_Leroy_Winters_Memorial.pdf
Banquet reservation forms
http://www.enduroriders.com/images/2009_ISDTRR_BANQUET_RESERVATION.pdf
Preview
Just go to http://www.enduroriders.com/09isdtreunionrideinfo.html and click on the Preview Of The ISDTRR Event icon.
A few facts about the event.
Date: October 2,3,4, 2009
Host club: Enduro Riders Association
http://www.enduroriders.com/09isdtreunionrideinfo.html
Location: Vinton County Junior Fairgrounds which for those not familiar with southern Ohio is in the Athens, Logan, Chillicothe area.
Thanks
Paul
For those who may wish to see what an ISDT Reunion Ride event looks like, the link below with take you to an extensive selection of photos that were taken at the 2003 ISDT Reunion Ride held in Cheshire, Massachusetts. These photos, and many more, are in the POG Photo Gallery which can be accessed from the POG homepage.
http://www.pentonusa.org/photos/2003/isdt/default.asp
Paul
Paul,
This will be my first Reunion Ride and I have a few questions about bike requirements. Does the headlight and taillight need to work? The only Motorcycle license plate I have is a 1998 Indiana plate. From what I've read, these items just need to be on the bike for show. Is that true?
thanks,
chuck
72 125 Six Days
72 100 Berkshire
74 250 Hare Scrambles
72 Wassel
Chuck,
Does not have to work, does not have to work, and true any plate will do. Just look the part and ride. Oh yes, have fun too.
Larry P
Chuck,
It is great to hear that you plan on riding the event, part of the reasoning for rotating the location of the ISDT Reunion Ride is to make it accessible to folks from different parts of the country. The rotation also follows history to an extent as the ISDT Qualifiers were held all over the country and if you wanted to ride the ISDT you needed to do some traveling. For me the travel part is almost as much fun as riding the event, nothing like a road trip with some buddies and some neat bikes.
Besides what Larry explained I would also recommend that you have good tires on your bike, southern Ohio isn't a great place for pottery making just by chance, it is the CLAY... The event is laid out for a nice enjoyable ride, but if mother nature provides "dust control" you will be glad you have some good soft terrain tires on your bike. I have heard from several folks that they have brand new tires to put on just before this event. Having vintage tires on your bike is great for bike shows, but some new rubber is worth it's weight in old Penton parts when you are on the trail.
One other note to everyone is to remember that September 13th is the entry and banquet reservation cut off date, please send in those reservations ASAP.
Thanks
Paul
I am very excited about the opportunity to participate in this event. However, I just got done scoping out the parc ferme photos from the '03 event and am now having serious doubts about riding my old 125. With all due respect the ISDT/E vets, I thought this was supposed to be an event for vintage bikes. Most of the images posted show bikes with more travel at one wheel than that of both forks and both shocks of my machine, combined! What's that old saying about bringing a knife to a gun fight? I was hoping for a fun ride, not one where I'm a rolling roadblock. Maybe Steve's gang'l let me start in the back.
Ted,
Steve Barber is in charge of the event, and I'm sure the trail will be fun for both modern and vintage bikes. I rode the vintage Enduro that his club put on a few years ago, and I had a blast. Sounds like you're worried about getting ran over by a vet on a modern bike. Well, I've got some good advice for you; just go faster so that they never catch you! :D
P.S. Thanks for the photos from the BSA Rally.
Gary
The only folks permitted to ride modern machines are ISDT vets and they will most likely be leaving the start line first. The vets have been encouraged to switch from modern machines to vintage ones and some have done so, Jack Penton is an excellent example.
Personally, I would rather ride a Steel Tank 100cc Berkshire than a modern bike as the vintage machines really help to bring the spirit of the event to life.
Ted, please put a horn on your 125 so that you can toot as you pass me if I get a cast iron Berkie to ride :)
Paul
It is a lot more fun to me to ride a vintage bike than even a post vintage bike. You are riding with others riding similar machines. Put a set of Works Shocks on the rear and dial in the forks (On my 1972 Six Day , I use 7.5wt fork oil. Some use ATF ). The Works shocks make it feel like 6" of rear wheel travel. Honest. Be sure to tell them you weight about 30lbs more than you really do for best results. They tend to put very soft springs on the shocks . Have them build them so you can run them in the shaft UP position. We didn't run USD shocks till late 1976 / 1977 so USD shocks would not be correct and there are no real advantages to do so.
Dwight
Thanks for the encouraging words, guys. I'll just do my best and have fun, as always. I'm not kidding about the rolling roadblock thing, though. Why, I've been lapped by the fast guys before on a one-loop course! Also, it's embarrassing to be out on the course, riding your tail off, eatin' dust and sweatin' blood, only to come by the pits and have your crew/friends yelling, "Whaaaaaaat's wroooong?" Aargh.
Ted,
I don't understand what you are concerned about. You told me that you had ridden the BLACKWATER. If that's the case, the ISDTRR will be a peice of cake for you. Let's not hear any more of this negative thinking. :D
See you down Old dusty,
P.A. Busick
I just wanted to push this up to the top and remind folks to please take time to get your ISDTRR banquet reservations and ISDTRR entries in as soon as possible, September 13 is the deadline for both of these items.
I have heard that there are rumors of handlebar tight trails, from what I have been told this is not at all the case. The goal is make this a FUN event with nice enjoyable trails. We hope to pre-ride the trails in early September and will make every effort to make this a rider friendly event. As said before, southern Ohio has a lot of clay and if it rains it can be slick, do yourself a favor and have either new or really good tires.
I just talked to Ron Bohn and he is going to try to make the event, I am sure that there are many others that some of you know that will enjoy the event if they come, please take a few minutes and give them a shout. If they don't care to ride they can come and enjoy the fellowship and the banquet, you don't need to ride to be part of this wonderful event.
Thanks
Paul
I read earlier that there might be unofficial trophy teams of riders on same brand or same makers country of bikes? Is this happening? Thanks.
Jeff DeBell is organizing the Trophy Team thing, here is a link to an earlier thread:
http://www.pentonusa.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10254
Brian
'72 Berkshire
I spent some more time with Ron Bohn on Saturday and discussed how more and more of the ISDT vets are riding vintage bikes at the reunion ride and gave Jack as an example. Ron started to think and then agreed that the vintage bikes do give the event much more authenticity. What really surprise me is that he said he might just have to consider getting himself a Penton to ride in the event, this coming from a member of the Husky mounted winning Silver Vase team in 1973.
Either way, Ron plans on being on hand. Jack said he talked to Carl Cranke and that he and Dr. Fred Cameron have their travel plans all set and will be on hand.
Get your entries in, it looks like this will be a banner year for the event. For those from other areas of the country we have been getting just enough rain in this area to make the riding nice, some years we have a drought in July and August and there is nothing on the trails but dust and dead weeds, not this year.
Paul
Been working on my Hodaka all weekend to get it ready. I have been thinking of dragging out my Penton Six Day 125 out for the Barber Cross Country the weekend after the Reunion Ride.
Dwight
Just a reminder......
The deadline for entering the ISDTRR and ordering tickets to the banquet is fast approaching. The deadline for each is September 13th.
Paul
Just a reminder......
The deadline for entering the ISDTRR and ordering tickets to the banquet is fast approaching. The deadline for each is September 13th.
Paul
If anyone needs to fax in their entries, here is a link to an updated entry form that has a space for using a credit card for entry payment.
http://www.enduroriders.com/images/2009_isdtrr_entry_PDF.pdf
Just to make it handy here is the banquet reservation form link
http://www.enduroriders.com/images/2009_ISDTRR_BANQUET_RESERVATION.pdf
Paul
Several items of note concerning the event.
Dave Lambreth from AHRMA has extended the deadline for entries an extra week, till September 20th. The same deadline will apply for the banquet tickets. Links to both the event entry form and the banquet ticket order form are in the post above.
Please install your license plate in the proper location, not on your chest protector.
Please do not hesitate to bring along anything that you might wish to display, motorcycles, riding gear, pictures, banners, ect. I remember one of the first POG get togethers that we had a number of years back at the Amherst Meadowlark club grounds. There were some really nice restorations that drew quite a bit of attention, but there also were a few old steel tankers that still had barb wire wrapped around their hubs and had a few bent or missing parts. In the end it was the old warriors that drew the most attention and sparked many a good story, so don't be shy about what you bring to display.
Thanks
Paul
I just signed up to come ride.
Sorry, all I could borrow to ride was a 2003-4-5? dual sport Suzuki
Dr400. Havnt rode a dirt bike in over 12 years. Last race was over 15 years ago.
I sold my 74 Penton 250,+ 400 and 72 maico 250 to Barry Higgins
in 01 when we moved our shop.
Now I have to see what gear I can find laying around..
Lets see..
Helmeet Check
Goggles Check
Gloves Check
Pants Check (wonder if they will fit?)
Boots missing
oxeygen tank probably will need. :-)
Bob Bean
Italy 86
Poland 87
Germany 89
Bob,
It is great to hear that you will be attending the ISDTRR. I assume that this will be your first Reunion Ride, what part of the country are you from? Also, what bikes did you ride in your ISDE events?
As an ISDE vet you can ride any bike that you wish, hopefully once you see all the cool old machines at the event you will yearn for less travel :D
Paul
When you see your bike in the "park de-firma" or whatever you call it...the Penton Thunder will hit you, it just keeps happening..
Muchas Gracias, JP.............
forever..............
Hi you all,
Does anyone have a list of the entries for the ISDT RR, or know of a site that has the postings? Getting more excited as the date grows closer. :D
See you down Old Dusty,
Paul A Busick
The entries wont be posted until the pre-entry deadline has past which was the 13th but has now been moved to the 20th.
Brian
'72 Berkshire
Paul,
I rode Huskys and KTMS
Steve posted over on the Vinduro site about minimum bike requirements for the Reunion.
1. Headlight (does not have to work)
2. Taillight (does not have to work)
3. License tag mounted visibly on bike (does not need to be current)
Gettin' excited!
Jeff DeBell
Another past six-day rider will be joining us at this awesome event. For several months, I have been trying to recruit an old & dear family friend to come to the reunion ride, and this past weekend he sent in his pre-entry! Steve Hess, from Millington, Mich. rode a KTM in the 1978 Six Days in Sweden. He brought home "Gold" !! Steve has never made it to a reunion ride, and I have no doubt that he is going to have a great time! Here are a few pics that my dad took of Steve in Sweden in 1978.
Toni [:X]
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Is a AMA Membership required to ride this event?
No AMA membership is required. I sure hope you can make the event, it will be nice to see you.
Paul
I've already signed up and I'm confirmed.My bring down a Original 1972 Berkshire to sell also.Pitting with Greg Troyan.
Carl,
Is that the best company you can keep? I know that we all must make sacrifices concerning the people that we travel with. You gotta do what you have to do with the gas prices as they are today. :D Just kidding. Looking forward to seeing you.
By the by-you missed a great PIG Farm run last Sat. If Greg didn't tell about, you better get in his case.
See you down Old Dusty,
Paul
Nothing like waiting until the last minute...glad AHRMA extended the pre-entry deadline! Just mailed in mine & Gary's entries for the reunion ride. Really excited about seeing everyone there!
Toni[:X]
I just arrived home after spending the day with Steve Barber, one of his trail masters Bob and Kent Knudson. We rode some of the trails and special test sections that they have ready for the ISDTRR, I have to say that Steve and company have done an excellent job. Steve has tried to use mostly virgin trails, lots of work for him and his trail crew, but they want everyone to be pleased. I rode my 1973 125cc Penton to make sure that everything was vintage friendly.
The lay out and arrowing crew used a quad to make their way through the woods, that should give you an indication of the trail width. I hit my bars on one sapling and we plan on getting it wacked... We did not get to ride all the trails as we needed to layout the grass track which should be fun for riders and spectators alike.
Those who like to camp will be very happy with the area set aside for camping, it is a very nice grassy field that overlooks a small pond and a covered bridge. The covered bridge will be used for the start, fire up your bike and head across the covered bridge each morning. For this event the pond has been named John Penton Pond, there is a story behind the naming of the pond as John once shot up the hill behind the original Penton Brothers shop, I think on a BSA, and only at the last minute remembered that they had just dammed up the area at the top to make a pond, yep, you can guess what happened....
We also spent some time at the banquet facility getting final plans made, there is plenty of room for everyone and it is spotless.
In closing I must say that ERA President Steve Barber and crew have really worked hard to try to present everyone with a very enjoyable ISDT Reunion Ride experience, my hat is off to all of those folks. Kent Knudson and his wonderful family have worked diligently in getting the banquet facility arranged and I think everyone will be very pleased with the facility and the dinner, a big thanks also goes out to Kent and his family for their efforts.
The entire area of the event is beautiful and the leaves are just starting to turn, hopefully all who attend will have a great experience.
Paul
How's the dust, Paul? That RotR trailride we did yesterday was a dust bowl, but the trails were all very well-worn. Sure glad to hear Steve and his group laid out some fresh stuff.
Ted
Ted,
Just a little dusty in some spots, hopefully the periods of rain in the 15 day forecast for the area will take care of that issue. Steve and company are using a lot of virgin trails that haven't been chewed up before and that really helps.
Paul
A very special Kodak moment will occur at the start of the Saturday morning ISDTRR ride. John Penton and Bud Green, both long time members of the Enduro Riders Association and ISDT Team members at the 1969 ISDT, will be the honorary first two riders out. If you are at the event you will surely want to be at the starting line to see these two ISDT heroes start and ride their Pentons across the covered bridge and emerge into what will hopefully be a large gathering of cheering onlookers.
Paul
MR Prez, I just bought a "GOPRO" Motorsports Hero helmet camera (5MP , 170 degree wide angle) and as soon as I get it, then figure it out, I'll be sure to bring it along for the ISDTRR and do some non professional filming. Anyone else bringing one? I think I will have the capability of 3 hrs video but not sure. It will probably eat batteries as fast as my GS 400 eats gas[:o)]
Kip,
I will have a helmet camera and will be filming all of the test sections. I am uploading my film from the Tennessee Qualifier right now, I got all but one test section (operator error) and the Grass Track MX. I plan to do the same at the RR.
Brian
'72 Berkshire
Kip,
I just got back from a week riding in SW Colorado where my son used his GOPRO helmet cam for the first time. It did a great job, even in the rain. Battery life was not an issue. He used lithium batteries and they still were going strong after about 3 hours of video although he did carry a spare set. Good luck.
Nelson Lingle
73 Jackpiner
71 DKW 125
Nelson
I hope to have a few extra memory cards and a few sets of batteries. I'll try to get used to it this weekend! Thanks
In response to some questions about the ISDTRR numbering system....
Each rider will be assigned a three digit number for the reunion ride. The last two numbers will indicate what minute the rider will leave the start line and the checks. Three riders will ride on each minute, the first number will tell which of those three riders you are. Such as 103 will be the first rider on the third minute, 347 will be the third rider on the 47th minute.
Your rider numbers will be in your rider packet that you will pick up at sign up.
Thanks
Paul
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Row #1, soaked squirrels 1, 2, 3
Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
I usually shoot and eat squirrels. Shall I bring my varmint rifle?
Somebody throw a net over me! I'm so excited at this point that I can hardly stand it. And now this news about John Penton and Bud Green taking the start - can it get any better?
Here are some photos that I found on the Internet and Google Earth of the Fairgrounds.
Main entrance
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This white building will be used for sign-up and displays
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The starting line
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John Penton Pond
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I think this is going to be the camping area
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Grass and Motocross Track
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We'll be blasting off for RR early in the morning. Looking forward to a fantastic weekend enjoying our Penton Sportcycles and visiting with the guys and gals who ride them. -EP
Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
The bikes are loaded in the parc ferme and it's quite a site. Rain this afternoon so may be a little slick tomorrow. My first ISDT RR and should be a blast.
Chuck
72 125 Six Days
72 100 Berkshire
74 250 Hare Scrambles
72 Wassel