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« Reply #260 on: September 04, 2009, 05:06:44 PM »
I made it. I finished the rally. I will be short on points to be considered a finisher, but not by much. Three bikes, about 7,500 miles, and a lot a wrenching. I haven't read anything about the rally or my fellow riders yet and haven't reviewed anything here. I will as soon as I can, but I need a nap RIGHT NOW.
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« Reply #261 on: September 04, 2009, 05:50:25 PM »
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« Reply #262 on: September 04, 2009, 05:51:44 PM »
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« Reply #263 on: September 04, 2009, 06:27:07 PM »
Alex, glad to here that you made it to the finish. now go get some  Sleepy Sleepy Sleepy Sleepy
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« Reply #264 on: September 04, 2009, 07:14:35 PM »
Hopefully Chili made it, too! Chili

Congrats, Alex. You're inspirational. Beerchug
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« Reply #265 on: September 04, 2009, 08:04:05 PM »
Congrats Alex!

The finishers list on the IBR website shows you riding 9,748 miles!!

That you completed the event despite riding three different bikes makes you a finisher in my book....I don't care what the points say. My hat is off to you and all that you must have endured.  Bigok
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« Reply #266 on: September 04, 2009, 08:17:23 PM »
Well done Alex  Clap

2011 in just 2 years away, time to start planning  Bigok
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« Reply #267 on: September 04, 2009, 08:24:20 PM »
Quote from: Andrew on September 04, 2009, 08:17:23 PM

Well done Alex  Clap

2011 in just 2 years away, time to start planning  Bigok


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« Reply #268 on: September 04, 2009, 09:04:53 PM »
Great Job Alex!!!
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« Reply #269 on: September 04, 2009, 09:07:57 PM »
Truly an fantastic ride Alex,

I am in awe of your determination.  Hail Hail Hail Clap Clap Clap
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« Reply #270 on: September 04, 2009, 09:29:20 PM »
Will the RE5 be ready for next year?  Bigok
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« Reply #271 on: September 04, 2009, 09:42:49 PM »
Quote from: Orson on September 04, 2009, 09:29:20 PM

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« Reply #272 on: September 04, 2009, 09:53:08 PM »
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« Reply #273 on: September 04, 2009, 10:48:23 PM »
Quote from: Slonishku on September 04, 2009, 05:06:44 PM

I made it. I finished the rally. I will be short on points to be considered a finisher, but not by much. Three bikes, about 7,500 miles, and a lot a wrenching.



Major props, Alex!
If your trials and tribulations don't merit "finisher" status, the IBA needs to reassess their "standards"!

Congrats!!  Bigok


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« Reply #274 on: September 04, 2009, 11:19:16 PM »
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Congrats Alex!

The finishers list on the IBR website shows you riding 9,748 miles!!

That you completed the event despite riding three different bikes makes you a finisher in my book....I don't care what the points say. My hat is off to you and all that you must have endured.  Bigok


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« Reply #275 on: September 05, 2009, 11:29:52 AM »
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can't wait to hear your recap of the ride!

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« Reply #276 on: September 05, 2009, 03:16:35 PM »
Here's to ya, Alex...the fact that you made it to the end has got everyone's attention, regardless of your point total.   Beerchug
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« Reply #277 on: September 05, 2009, 04:49:49 PM »
I'm still here in the hotel in Spokane. I'll be heading home tomorrow. In the meantime, here are a few quick numbers that may be of interest!

States visited: 23
Total miles: 9,748
Points: 63,570
Bikes ridden: 3
Place: 82nd

My STM SPOT Tracker page is also unlocked now, where you can see the majority of my ride track.
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« Reply #278 on: September 05, 2009, 05:49:00 PM »
Totally Freaking Awesome... Great Job Alex...  Beerchug

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« Reply #279 on: September 06, 2009, 06:12:23 AM »
Nice work Alex!  I cheered the whole way (well, actually I slept sometimes...)  Bigsmile
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