The countdown has begun to the start of one of the best dual sport events on the planet!
Interesting facts about your fellow riders in this year's event:
- Ages ranging from 18 to 82 years
- Traveling from as far away states as Wisconsin, Florida and New York
- Bikes ranging from 200cc to 1200cc
- One rider is an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee
The following contains important information about the event. A printable PDF file containing this information along with additional details is available for download at -
http://nvtr.org/docs/2011_S500_Info.pdf
The Washington Area Trail Riders thanks you for joining us for the 17th annual of the 2011 AMA KTM Shenandoah 500 National 2-Day Dual Sport. Home base for this event is at Natural Chimneys Regional Park in Mt. Solon, Virginia.
Registration Sign-In and Tech Inspection:
Friday 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 - 8:30 AM
Riders’ Meeting:
Saturday & Sunday 8:30 AM
Riders' meeting begins promptly at 8:30 AM both days. Come to the riders’ meetings! Don’t miss out on important course information and any last minute route changes. Our special awards and giveaways will be presented at that time.
The ride begins immediately following the riders' meeting both days - be prepared to start your ride. Sweep riders leave the campground at 9:30 AM to pull down trail markers, so there will be neither trail markings nor support available after that time, up though that location.
The Course: About 150 miles each day. Gas is available but you'll need about a 65-mile range. Most of the trail is open to 4WD traffic. Expect vehicles around blind corners; please stay on the correct side of the road.
Private Property: Some parts of the trail cross private property and we must obey the posted 10 mph speed limit in these areas or risk losing it. You are required to display your rider tag to gain access to these sensitive areas. We ask you not publish the information from the roll charts and/or maps online or in any public forum.
Natural Chimneys is a public park - helmets required at all times, no pit racing, no alcohol, obey the speed limits, no motorized vehicles on the perimeter trail and keep the noise to a minimum to avoid disturbing other campers. Pets on a leash are welcome.
Food: Lunch on Saturday and Sunday is included in the registration fee. You must carry your lunch ticket with you! The Mt. Solon VFD (close by) will be offering a hot breakfast Sat & Sun morning from 6AM – 8AM. They will also host Saturday dinner.
Weather: Weather can be variable in the mountains at altitudes up to 4400 feet where we ride. Make sure you have a jacket and rain gear, just in case.
What to do when you arrive:
1. If you are camping, stop at the park office, register and head to your camping site.
If you are not camping, park in the lot to the left as you enter the park's access road.
Unload and ride slowly to the end of the access road to Shelter #3.
2. Rub your head and chant:
"This-is-not-a-race-this-is-just-a-fun-trail-ride-with-my-friends."
3. Take your bike to Tech Inspection outside Shelter #3. Tech Inspection & Registration Sign-In are open Friday 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 7:00 – 8:30 AM.
You must have a valid driver’s license and your bike needs to be street legal.
Please have ready your drivers license and current motorcycle registration matching the license plate mounted on the back of your bike (not on your chest protector). No photocopied license plates will be allowed. Bikes will be checked for sound, safety equipment, spark arrestor and current registration matching your license plate. Your bike must clearly show a “USFS-Approved” spark arrestor and pass an AMA sound test. ORV access is just too fragile these days and we have to play by the rules.
4. After completing tech inspection, you will be given a ticket. Take this ticket to registration sign-in inside of shelter #3 (right behind tech inspection).
5. Your next stop is AMA membership verification. Please have your AMA Membership card ready. AMA memberships will be available for purchase, if needed.
6. Next you will pickup your rider packet via one of the rider packet lines separated in groups by last name. In this packet you should find your bike name tag, lunch tickets, course maps and roll charts. Please double check that your rider packet has all of these items before you leave sign-in. Roll charts have already been cut for you, but you will need to tape the sheets of paper together (tape provided). If you don’t have a roll chart holder, we will have some for sale ($20 each, first come-first served). The following page contains information on how to better understand our provided roll charts, if you are not familiar with them.
7. Next you will pickup your free event t-shirt. Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase.
8. Show up each day at the riders' meeting at 8:30 AM.
9. Lastly, repeat step 2 three times!
Don't forget to bring your lunch tickets, course map, driver’s license, registration, tools and at least $40 cash for gas and any emergencies. Ride safe and have fun!
Extremely Important!
As participants of the Shenandoah 500, you are ambassadors to the world of Dual Sporting. The Forest Service and its neighbors watch us closely. Please DO NOT GIVE THE GATEKEEPERS TO THE FOREST ANY REASON TO DENY US IN THE FUTURE!
DON’T JEOPARDIZE THE FUTURE OF THIS EVENT!
Directions
Take the Bridgewater exit off I-81 (Rt. 257) 3 mi. west, then South 4 mi. on Rt. 42. Bear right on 747 West 4 mi. to Mt. Solon then right on 731. Go 2 mi. to park entrance on right.
Approximate campground GPS coordinates:
N38.35197 W79.08767
More Information
The Washington Area Trail Riders wants you to have a great time! If you have any questions, please email us at
dualsport@nvtr.org
Camping Fee: Camping for Friday and Saturday is not included in the registration fee. You must make your camping reservation through the campground.
Campground office: 540-350-2510
Day Parking: Day parking is available in the lot on your left as you enter the park's access road. The parking area will be marked.
We can't wait to see you on the trail with us next weekend!
Washington Area Trail Riders
dualsport@nvtr.org
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