Notice To Future 5 Corners Riders

[W F McCann]

From: The Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Committee
World Headquarters
Roswell, GA

Date: March 30, 2006

To: Future Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Riders

Subject: Special Crime Scene Investigator Award

The Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Ride passes very near the scene of one the most heinous crimes in Georgia crime history. This ghastly crime scene/story was re-discovered during initial explorations of the route by heroic members of the 5 Corners Expedition team.

The Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Committee is now considering a special award for future Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Riders who discover this heidous crime scene/story, AND who also provide sufficient photographic proof of having, in fact, found and visited said crime scene/story. Specific requirements will soon be posted.

The Committee is authorized to issue the following three clues:


Land’s End
Recurring Names, and a
Pet
This was a terrible crime! The Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Committee implores and expects future Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Riders/Crime Scene Investigators to be respectful during their searches for information regarding this heinous crime.

Furthermore, future Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners riders who discover this famous Georgia crime scene/story MUST swear an oath NOT to divulge any info regarding this crime scene/story to other future Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Riders.

All questions regarding swearing and oaths should be referred in writing to the Morals & Ethics Sub-Committee.

The full Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Committee will be attending a special meeting in Tel Aviv next week to consider issues regarding a Special Crime Scene Investigator Award for future Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Finishers. Specific requirements will be subsequently published. Until specific requirements are published, the Committee is authorized to consider on a case by case basis, the adequacy of submissions of proof of discovery, provided submitted proof includes photographic evidence.

The Committee again implores riders to be respectful during their crime scene/story investigations. The Committee also reminds of the oath not to divulge info regarding this horrible crime to future 5 Corners rider.

For the Perimeter of Georgia-5 Corners Committee
Wesley F. McCann

[Spsmitty]

Dang Wess,
If the 5 corners tour wasn't intrigueing enough before, you have certainly upped the ante.
Steve

[Brettz]

Wes,

During the "infamous" dual-captain'ed 5 corners ride conducted in February, Bill G. and I made note of something...and I thought you might like to "up the ante" for future 5 corners riders.

During our ride, we had the opportunity to ride some portion of our travels in the following states:

GA (duh)
FL
NC
TN

With little extra effort, AL and/or SC could have been included, which brought me to the following suggestion...why not make it a 5 Corners and 5 States ride? That is, show proof (more gas stops would be necessary) of having ridden in a minimum of 5 states while accomplishing the remaining requirements of the 5 corners ride.

So, why don't you pass this idea along to the 5 Corners ride rules, variances, and adendum committee to see what they think?

Brett

[W F McCann]

Dear Captain Zeitz:

On behalf of the Perimeter of Georgia - 5 Corners Ride Committee, thank you for your "5 State" suggestion. It has been placed on the agenda of the next Board meeting.

In a preliminary discussion of you suggestion, certain members of the Committee voiced concern that adding 4 additional states may make the ride "too difficult". ". . . Oh my, you mean I have to ride into other states . . ." The Committee is also worried that making changes may not be well received. The Committee has previously heard of complaints regarding the current ride that the "corners" were not even located at the actual corners of the state! To which one Committee member with shrugged shoulders responded privately, "Geez!"

The Committe has not received any 5 Corners ride applications in 2006 and is now wondering if perhaps the ride is already too-challenging for the majority of riders. Or perhaps it is a ride that's time has come and gone. Or maybe riders have other higher priorities such as family and work. But then, the Committee hasn't done a particularly good job of promoting the ride in 2006 and that is probably the real reason for the lack of rider applications.

I will keep you informed and post the Minutes of the next meeting as soon as they are approved.

On behalf of the
Perimeter of Georgia - 5 Corners Ride Committee

Wes McCann
Roswell, GA

[Boxer]

Mark Davies, who lives over near Augusta, divulged to me that he did the 5 Corners ride challenge a couple of weeks ago. No crime scene discovery mentioned however.

[Semper Gumby]

... I have sussed the location. Looking for an excuse. :rolleyes: (always looking)

[GregR]

[QUOTE=W F McCann]Dear Captain Zeitz:

The Committe has not received any 5 Corners ride applications in 2006 and is now wondering if perhaps the ride is already too-challenging for the majority of riders. Or perhaps it is a ride that's time has come and gone. Or maybe riders have other higher priorities such as family and work. But then, the Committee hasn't done a particularly good job of promoting the ride in 2006 and that is probably the real reason for the lack of rider applications.

On behalf of the
Perimeter of Georgia - 5 Corners Ride Committee

Wes McCann


Maybe.... just MAYBE.... I'm finally gonna get a chance to take the 5 Corners Challenge sometime in the near future. Wanted to do it in '05, didn't even consider it in '06, hopefully in '07 the plan will come together!

And I'm wanting to see if the logisitics will work out for a IBA Georgia SS1K in the process.

Greg Roberts

[Semper Gumby]

The Five Corner ride is not easy. It is, however, doable. As with all things, prior planning prevents poor performance. Once you dig into the planning you will see that it is quite "doable". Once you learn to plan and execute a ride like this you will find yourself asking "well that was do able. I wonder what else I can do." THAT question led me to a 50 hours coast to coast ride on a 26 year old R65 at speeds at or below the speed limit for almost the entire trip. That question put me on top of the Monarch Pass Southern Colorado 11,312' elevation.

As they say on the sci-fi channel - "what if".:rolleyes:

Or if all those old black and white photos of riders in leather and oil skin jackets could talk to you, they would whisper "carpe diem".

Old black and white photos viewed here - Listen carefully: http://www.flickr.com/photos/82748313@N00/314873429/in/set-72157594406703060/