[ORRando] VanIsle 1200 News

Sat May 10 08:19:55 PDT 2014

On 5/9/14, Steve Mahovlic <spin105 at gmail.com> wrote:
> The BC Randonneurs <http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/index.html> are
> running the 2014
> VanIsle 1200 Ultra July 13 to
> 18<http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/VanIsle1200.html>.
>  Event registration and Bike Check is on the 13th.  The ride starts early
> on the 14th, finishing in the evening of the 17th.  There will be a wrap up
> brunch the morning of the 18th.
>
> We have 8 spots left on the ride.
>
> Steve Mahovlic
> Organiser VanIsle 1200
> BC Randonneurs
>
> PS: If any of your members are interested, here are the last two emails I
> sent out to the registered riders:
>
>
> On 5/7/2014 9:40 PM, Steve Mahovlic wrote:
>
> *Yes Sugoi jerseys!* Instead of Tee shirts all VanIsle 1200 riders who are
> registered and confirmed (paid) by May 28th will be receiving a Sugoi
> VanIsle 1200 Cycling Jersey as part of their entry fee.
>
> We are using the fit sizing you gave us for your Tee shirt.  If you are
> concerned your Sugoi fit will be different than what you gave us you must
> let us know before May 28th.
>
>
> * Sugoi VanIsle 1200 Cycling Jersey Design*
>
> Riders registering after May 28th will receive quality Tee shirts similar
> to what the Volunteers will be wearing.  *If you know of anyone waiting
> until the last minute to ride the VanIsle 1200 let them know we have 8
> spots left.*
>
> The Tee shirts will be of solid color and have the BCR Logo on the front
> and VanIsle 1200 Logo on the back.  Anyone wishing to purchase additional
> Tee shirts as souvenirs for the folks back home ($25 each), please let us
> know how many and what size as soon as possible.
>
>
> *VanIsle 1200 ATC Pro Team Dry Fit Volunteer Tee shirt*
>
> To summarize your Rider package now includes:
>
>    - A VanIsle 1200 Sugoi Jersey (must be registered and confirmed
>    before May 28th)
>    - A VanIsle 1200 Medal c/w lanyard
>    - Your post ride brunch (Guests welcome at your expense)
>    - Randonneurs Mondiaux medals (for those who complete the ride)
>    - A great adventure riding end to end and side to side on Vancouver
>    Island
>    - An experienced team of volunteers along the way
>
> We are looking forward to hosting you this summer.
>
> Sincerely
> Steve Mahovlic
> Organiser VanIsle 1200
> BC Randonneurs
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Steve Mahovlic <spin105 at gmail.com>
> Date: Fri, May 2, 2014 at 5:47 AM
> Subject: Important VanIsle 1200 update
>
> VanIsle 1200 Riders,
>
> It is May 2nd and the first refund
> deadline<http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/VanIsle1200/FAQs.html#33> has
> passed.  I would like to welcome you all to the VanIsle 1200.  Preparations
> are well under way for your July adventure on an Island in *Canada's South
> Pacific :)*.
>
> As of today your experienced volunteer team consists of: Norm
> Bennet<https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1997/>
> , Dave Campbell <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1890/#>, Mike
> Croy <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1397/>, Brynne
> Croy<https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1396/>,
> Steven Croy, Stephanie Denis, Dewain
> Emrich<https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1533/>
> , Graham Fishlock <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1257/> (*PBP,
> RM, GA, Cascades*), Edie Fishlock, Greg Fishlock, Sarah
> Gallizan<https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/497/>
>  (*PBP*), Holland Gidney <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1554/>,
> Susan Goodison, Melissa
> Haynes<https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1595/>
> , Stephen Hinde <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/102/> (*PBP, RM*
> ), Carol Hinde <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/101/> (*PBP*),
> Mikael
> Jansson <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1408/>, Marjory
> Jones, Philip
> Lennox <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1398/> (*PBP*), Gordon
> Litster <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1516/>, John
> Little<https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/470/#>
>  (*PBP*), Dave MacMurchie
> <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1410/#>
> , Dave Livingstone <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1874/#>,
> Steve
> Mahovlic <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1517/>, Lorraine
> Nygaard<https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1635/>
> , Jim Runkel <https://database.randonneurs.bc.ca/member/1498/#> (*PBP*),
> and Janette Smith.  Club members have links to their BCR history (*1200's
> in brackets*).
>
> Your basic itinerary is:
>
>    - Sunday, July 13th from 1 to 4 PM - Registration and bike check.  You
>    will meet the majority of the volunteers here.
>    - Monday, July 14th 3:00 AM and 3:30 AM - official start of the 2014
>    VanIsle 1200 - you will be assigned your start time at registration
>    - Thursday, July 18th, 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM - official end of the 2014
>    VanIsle 1200
>    - Friday, July 19th, 10:00 AM - post ride brunch and wrap up.
>
>
> We need answers to three questions:
>
>
>    1. Are you attempting to get your Can-Am pin?
>    2. At Gold River (~378 km) do you want a vegetarian or meat (chicken or
>    beef) wrap with your $10.00 meal?
>    3. At the first Woss Control (travelling north ~600 km) do you want a
>    vegetarian or meat  (chicken or beef)  wrap $10.00 meal?
>
>
>    - Bagged lunches will contain meat or vegetarian wrap, drink, banana,
>    and baked good.  These meals are prepared at commercial establishments.
> In
>    keeping the ride expenses down our cost is your cost.  To save you time
>    payments are to be made at the time of registration.
>
>
> A reminder that aside from Gold River and Woss bagged lunches riders are
> expected to look after their own food requirements along the route.  Any
> food provided at the manned controls is for rider emergencies.  Water, etc.
> will be available at manned controls.  Support crews are expected to be
> self sustained.
>
> As July is high tourist season we recommend you plan your
> route<http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3486918>
>  and book
> accommodation<http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/VanIsle1200/accommodation.html>
> now.
>  Check the updates page of the
> website<http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/VanIsle1200/2014Updates-VI12.html>
> for
> points of interest and approximate distances to controls.
>
> Your post ride brunch is part of the entry fee you paid.  Please remember
> you will be paying for guests that you bring to the brunch.
>
> We still have a few openings on the ride if you have a friend who wishes to
> participate.  I plan to have another email out within the week with more
> information.
>
> See you in July
> Steve Mahovlic
> Organiser VanIsle 1200
> BC Randonneurs
>