HOMECOMING RIDE GUIDE

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1 HOMECOMING RIDE GUIDE Los Angeles to Valcourt, Ride Leader: Jennifer Tan / jen@octofilm.com #spyder10

2 PRE-TRIP TRAVEL TIPS Make sure your Can-Am Spyder is in top condition for long distance travel. Get a full tune up, check tires for wear and pressure, change oil if necessary, check all fluids, hoses, belt, and alignment. Replace any lights that might be out. Check your passport. If it is not current within 6 months, get it renewed as soon as possible and don t forget it! Get copies of your current insurance and registration. Put them in a small envelope clearly labeled and away from any other luggage in easy access. Consider Travelers insurance. Notify your bank and credit card companies that you will be travelling. This will avoid any declined purchases and fraud alerts that could result in your card being cancelled. If you cannot charge on your Can-Am Spyder, consider investing in a portable power pack or two. Now that your reservations are out of the way, plan your budget. Use tools like GasBuddy, to estimate your gas costs ahead of time, so you know how much to put aside. Update every electronic device you plan on taking with you : GPS, your phone, MP3 player, tablet, laptop, and your helmet COM systems, and any apps you plan on using frequently. Carry a backup physical map for route planning, detours, and those moments you get a little lost. Travel Space Saver bags are a lifesaver when it comes to making the most out of small space packing. Pack neutral clothing to create the maximum combination of outfits. Wash your laundry at the hotel when available. If you are packing your medications, invest in a daily pill organizer, and avoid packing bottles. Make a list of everything you take, and rubber band it around the case. Keep a small basic first aid kit in your Can-Am Spyder, easily accessible. Create an ICE list. Emergency contacts, their phone numbers, work numbers, and addresses. Your doctors, medical insurance info, and prescriptions. Keep this list in with your insurance and registration. Print out your hotel reservations and dinner reservations if you have them, and keep them in small envelopes labeled by date. Avoid shuffling through s if you can. Back up your reservations, and travel plans to your cloud in case you misplace your physical copies. Look up the currency exchange rate in advance and consider getting local currency ahead of time. Keep small bills and change easily accessible for toll roads. 1

3 Bring a spare key. Road Trip Tips Your owner s manual and VIN plate should both list the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This is the maximum total weight your Can-Am Spyder should carry at one time. Stay under this limit. Stiffening the suspension is a good countermeasure as your luggage, racks, and other items transform how your bike handles. With gear strewn about, make sure not to block the path of your headlights. Carry ear plugs. High pitched tones over a long duration can cause inner ear damage. Download hours of music to your phone or mp3 player ahead of time, and avoid the frustration of listening to your 29 song playlist 100 times. Give your Can-Am Spyder a good once-over: Check the belt or chain for weak spots Test the spark plugs Look at the fluid level in each battery cell (and charge the battery if you haven t ridden in a while) Clean or replace dirty air filters Fill up low fluids Lubricate the brake and clutch cables Ensure all lights are working Bring proper documents if crossing the border. 2

4 HOTEL LIST HOMECOMING ROAD TRIP Holiday Inn W 1400 N Richfield, Utah UT USA (888) Holiday Inn Quebec St Denver, Colorado USA Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Council Bluffs River Road Council Bluffs, Iowa USA (712) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Atkinson 1680 Madison Avenue Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin USA Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie 1171 Riverview Way Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan USA (906) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West Nepean 2055 Robertson Road Ottawa Ontario K2H 5Y9 Canada 3

5 schedule DATE DEPARTURE LEAVE MILES ARRIVAL ARRIVE RIDING TIME * BUFFER (Friday) Bert s Mega Mall 7-9am Send Off Event 9:00 AM 530 Holiday Inn Richfield 20 W 1400 N, Richfield UT :30 PM 8hr 2.5hr (Saturday) Holiday Inn Richfield 9:00 AM 400 Holiday Inn Denver 4040 Quebec St Denver, Co :30 PM 6hr 1.5hr (Sunday) Holiday Inn Denver 8:00 AM 539 Holiday Inn Council Bluffs 2202 River Road Council Bluffs, Iowa :30 PM 7.5hr 2hr (Monday) Holiday Inn Council Bluffs 9:00 AM 468 Holiday Inn Ft Atkinson 1680 Madison Avenue Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin :30 PM 6.5hr 2hr (Tuesday) Holiday Inn Ft Atkinson 7:30 AM 13 Robs Performance 601 County Road Y Johnson Creek, Wisconsin 8:00 AM 20 min none (Tuesday) Robs Performace BRP EVENT 9:00 AM 383 Holiday Inn Express Sault St Marie 1171 Riverview Way Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 6:30 PM 6hr 1.5hr (Wednesday) Holiday Inn Sault St Marie 10:30 AM 489 Holiday Inn Ottowa West 2055 Robertson Road Ottawa Ontario K2H 5Y9 Canada 8:30 PM 8hr 2hr (Thursday) Holiday Inn Ottowa West 8:00 AM 209 BRP HQ VALCOURT QUEBEC QC 1:00PM 4hr 1hr *Times could vary slightly during actual ride. 4

6 toll roads LEAVING ALTOONA I-88E/IL 92 E LEAVING CHICAGO I-90 SKYWAY E/INDIANA TOLL RD I-94 E TO DETROIT LEAVING DETROIT I-94E ON-402 E STAY ON ION-402 E 5

7 SCENIC ROUTES Glenwood Canyon Mount Evans Scenic Byway Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway Lariat Loop National Scenic Route Western Skies Scenic Byway Lincoln HWY Scenic Byway Blue Water River Walk Long Sault PKWY 6

Discount for staying in your camper or hotel - $200. No Charge For primitive Camp Site / Hook up sites are must be reserved

Discount for staying in your camper or hotel - $200. No Charge For primitive Camp Site / Hook up sites are must be reserved 2017 DREAM CAMP Registration Form Page 1 of 5 DREAM CAMP Quad Week (Quads Only) (5) Days and (5) Nights Mon-Tue-Wed-Thur & Friday July 17 th to the 21 st 2017 Sign in For Camp is Sunday July 16 th after