Click on the image above to download the PDF file that has the final map and directions for the run. Get your paws on it now so you can get familiar with the roads a bit beforehand. We’ll have a bunch of these printed out to pass out at the show. The front has the written directions and a small map (good to tape to your gas tank), the back has a larger map in case you need to look at it in finer detail. If you have any questions, drop me a line.

On that note, I’ve had a few questions thrown my way via email / messageboards, an in case anyone else was wondering the same things, here are the answers:

What happens if it rains?
You’ll get wet. You might also thinking about uttering the phrase “maybe front fenders aren’t so gay.” Short of a monsoon, or hurricane, the run is going down, rain or shine.

What should I bring?
Whatever it’s going to take to get you and your bike through the weekend. You’ll be crashing outside, so a sleeping bag or tent might be on your list… or not if your fine sleeping wherever you pass out. We’ll have a port-o-john, but I can’t vouch for toilet paper, so you might want to bring a roll. Other than that, whatever you need to get you through. If that means a teddy bear and some footsie pajamas, fine (just be prepared to get fucked with if that’s the case). Seriously though, this is not fucking rocket science, we’re only going to Vermont, and it’s only one night so I can’t imagine you’re going to need much. We’ve got the food covered, we’ll haul up your booze for ya, besides a few basic necessities, your pack should be pretty light. But, for the organizationally challenged, here are some suggestions:
• Sleeping bag
• Tent
• Toilet paper
• Money
• Tool Kit (especially if you need Witworth shit, cuz I aint got none)
• Spark plugs
• A helmet (lid law in Vermont)
• Toiletries
• Your brain
• Common Sense
• Self-sufficiency

If my friend and I show up on our newer Harleys, will be shunned by the group? I ride a 1998 H-D Road King, one friend rides a 2005 H-D Fat-Boy and another friend rides a 04 or 05 Heritage. We are looking for a break form the norm, just want to feel welcome.
I can’t speak for the whole group of dudes who are going to be there (especially since I don’t know exactly who or how many of them there are) but what I can say from my end is this: As long as you’re cool, chill, not about how many doodads you’ve bolted to your bike, I don’t care what you ride, you’re welcome to join us and I’m psyched to have you along. There will be plenty of different bikes on the ride, it’s not all hardtails and sprung seats. The binding threads are we all love to ride, hang out, wrench on our bikes, talk about wrenching our bikes, tell stories, bullshit, etc. If you’re down with that, you’re cool by me. Come to the show, feel out the scene and see if it’s your vibe. If it is, saddle up and ride with us for some good time partying. This is not about attitudes or elitism, it’s about a good time.

Do I need a helmet?
Again, in bold type & capital letters — YES. Vermont has a helmet law, you’ll need a lid.

What is food going to cost?
At the show, food prices are as follows: Hot Dogs: $2.50, Hamburgers $3.50, Cheeseburgers $4.00, Water and drinks $1.50. I think that’s pretty damn reasonable as far as event food prices go, and a fucking steal when you consider what others are charging in the area at the time. Food is being handled by an outside vendor who just happens to be a friend of mine, that’s why we’re getting such a sweet hook up on price, otherwise you’d be paying $6 for a burger and $3 for a bottle of water.

Food during the party in Vermont will cost you nothing, we’ve got you covered with burgers and dogs. However, there will be a tips jar near the grill and donations will be gratefully accepted. Buy/bring your own beverages. That includes beer, soda, water, whatever. We’re making a stop at a grocery store mid way through the run so you can buy your supplies and load them into the van, we’ll haul it up to the farm for ya.

How much does it cost to do the run/party?
Nothing. This is not a H.O.G., charity or poker run. This is just a group of dudes getting together for a ride. There are no “road captains”, no police escorts, no hand holding or coddling. While Matt will be leading the way, he will not be holding up just to make sure everyone has made it through that last traffic light. Study the map, tape it to your gas tank, tattoo it on your forearm, whatever you need to do to make sure that if/when you get separated from the lead group, you’ll know how to get where you need to go.

Is there 4-Wheel parking at the show? I was going to ride up, but a bunch of my buds want to go so we were going to chip in on gas and cage it up there if there’s parking.
We’ve got parking at the show and on the run. At the show, there will be parking out back in the field, we’ll direct you to a spot. We’re also looking for other dudes with trucks who can drive chase and throw a broken down cycle in the back just in case it happens. So if anyone wants to do the run in a truck, let me know at the show, I’ll be at the knucklebuster booth and doing all the announcing / give aways / raffle.

The 4 Day countdown is on.