
IMPORTANT: Soon the event flyer will be available and posted to our website
http://nvtr.org for download with pre-registration opened.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! No entries accepted after Friday, September 3, 2010 or 200 riders, whichever comes first. NO POST-ENTRIES!!
REQUIREMENTS TO RIDE: Your bike must be fully street-licensed, with a hard tag or a documented temporary tag. You must show current and matching registration for your bike, as well as a valid drivers license and current AMA membership card. Your bike must be equipped with a USFS-approved spark arrestor and pass the AMA sound test.
The National Forest Service monitors our behavior closely! Irresponsible riders need not apply. Please save your enduro riding skills for an enduro!
THE RIDE: Approximately 500 km (300 miles) total over both days of scenic back roads, dirt roads and trails.
THE LOCATION: Natural Chimneys Park, Mt. Solon VA, 12 miles southwest of Harrisonburg, VA off Interstate 81. GPS: 38.4371, 79.0119
DIFFICULTY: Relaxed and fun for all riders with some trail riding and road experience. Optional ‘hero’ sections for the more experienced and adventurous riders. This is not a race!
ACCOMMODATIONS: Camping will be available (with running water bathrooms and hot showers) for Friday and Saturday night at Natural Chimneys Park Campground. Please call 540-350-2510 to make your camping reservations ASAP. Electric hook-ups are available. If you are not interested in camping, there are numerous hotels also available around nearby Harrisonburg, VA.
Natural Chimneys Park Info -
http://www.co.augusta.va.us/Index.aspx?page=616Natural Chimneys Park Campground Info -
http://www.co.augusta.va.us/Index.aspx?page=617FOOD: Entry fee includes lunch for Saturday and Sunday. Hot breakfast available Sat. & Sun. Spaghetti dinner available Saturday night.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Ultra Heavy Duty (UHD) inner tubes in both your front and rear tires are highly recommended to help minimize the chance of pinch flats.
VIDEO FROM 2008:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS3ZfjOR_kgQUESTIONS?: Feel free to email us directly with any questions you might have at
dualsport@nvtr.orgShenandoah 500 Dual Sport
October 2-3, 2010
Natural Chimneys Regional Park, Mt Solon, VA
I-81 exit Bridgewater follow signs
Detter Merz
Northern VA Trail Riders
703-505-9123
dualsport@nvtr.orgnvtr.org