alz@fluke.UUCP (05/07/84)
________________________________________________ B.I.K.E.S., the Biker's Ideal Kinematic Exploration Society, sends an international open invitation to ride along on our L.A.W. (League of American Wheelmen) affiliated annual TOSRV/NW (Tour Of the S River Valleys / North West). The TOSRV/NW is a 380km (235 mile), three day bicycle camping tour of the Skagit, Stillaguamish, Sauk, and Snohomish river valleys in northwest Washington State. Each year that we offer this ride more riders from more places attend. Last year we had riders from Montana, Kansas, Texas, Idaho, Canada, and New Zealand. Plan a vacation with this ride included in it. When/Where: August 3-5 1984, with check in between 6 and 8 AM on August 3 at Legion Park located in the north end of Everett, Washington. Registration fee is 45 US dollars, of which 20 dollars is non-refundable after July 15. Fee includes map and cue sheet, Dan Henry arrows, TOSRV/NW cycling cap, TOSRV/NW patch, TOSRV/NW water bottle, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and dinner, Sunday breakfast, campground fees, and sag wagon for carrying gear. Car parking will be available near Legion Park. A newly designed TOSRV/NW T-shirt is available by pre-order at 7.95 dollars. This ride is limited to 100 riders, so enter soon. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Al Weiss {uw-beaver,decvax!microsof,ucbvax!lbl-csam,allegra,ssc-vax}!fluke!alz 206-356-5252 Detach and return lower part with payment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make checks payable to BIKES, and mail to: BIKES-TOSRV/NW P.O. BOX 5242 EVERETT, WASHINGTON 98201 YOUR NAME__________________________ PHONE___________________ ADDRESS_____________________________ CITY__________________ STATE________ ZIP_______ COUNTRY________________ AGE______ GENDER________ BICYCLE CLUB AFFILIATIONS__________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT___________________________________ PHONE______________ If you will be riding tandem, please enter name of partner so that we can keep entries together. Each rider must submit separate entry forms. TANDEM PARTNER_________________________________ T-Shirts, quantity: Sm 34-36____ Med 38-40____ Lg 42-44____ XL 46-48____ ____T-Shirts at 7.95 each plus 45 dollar entry fee: Total enclosed_______ No confirmation is necessary. If you do not hear from us, we will see you at the check in. Be sure to read and sign the TOSRV/NW Safty Pledge below. RELEASE OF ORGANIZERS AND SPONSORS: In signing this release for myself or for the named entrant (when entrant is under 18) I understand the intent of the release and agree to absolve all of the sponsors, organizers and associated entities be they individuals or organizations, singly and collectively of all blame for any injury, misadventure, harm, loss or inconvenience suffered as a result of taking part in the TOSRV/NW or in connection with any activity with or related to said Tour. Signature of Entrant (or Parent/Guardian if entrant is under 18): ______________________________ Date________________ The TOSRV/NW Safety Pledge. All entrants must read and sign this pledge. Use good judgement in your cycling, and encourage others to do the same. Safe riding means observing all traffic signs and regulations. Respect the rights of drivers and pedestrians. Be courteous to other cyclists. Ride in a straight line and in a predictable manner, keeping as far to the right side of the roadway as is practical. Allow plenty of room for faster cyclists to pass without havings to cross the centerline of the highway. Do not challenge each cyclist that wants to pass. Keep other cyclists informed of your intentions. When preparing to pass another cyclist, warn that rider by calling ON YOUR LEFT (or RIGHT) before passing. Always warn those behind you of an intended stop or change in direction. When you do stop for a rest or repair job, get off the roadway immediately, especially on hills. Always look to both sides and to the rear before changing your line or ride. A majority of minor accidents occur when cyclists quickly change riding directions before checking for others. I understand that the personal safety of myself and other cyclists is a stake when I ride the TOSRV/NW. I will ride in a safe and predictable manner, heed traffic regulations, and accept any advice offered by TOSRV/NW officials and fellow riders. Signature of entrant_________________________