Riders Rally 30th July - 2nd August 2004: A 650-mile/1,000 kilometre tarmac ride between checkpoints over two or three days. Participants must comply at all times with road traffic laws and the event is not timed or in any way competitive. Riders start Friday evening 4 pm - 9 pm or Saturday morning 8am - 12 noon and the ride finishes Sunday evening. Our route will avoid larger towns concentrating on scenic and technical roads. Good riding and navigation skills will get you around the course in good time. Included in the entry fee (Rider €35 & Pillion €15) is a badge, 2 or 3 nights camping & several nights 'ol, ceol & craic'. This year, in memory of a dear friend, we will present a 'Eamonn Waldron Memorial Award'. Also awards for Largest Club, Oldest Bike, Furthest Travelled, Smallest Bike, Youngest Rider and 'Hard Luck Story'.

Important: Information on the 2004 Ride will be posted as soon as possible. There is no Camping/ Accommodation at the First Checkpoint. That will be at the Second Checkpoint, about 80 miles or 2 hours ride further. If you visit Trim some attractions to see >>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Supplementary Regulations
1. Organisation: Address of the organisers: DMTC Ltd., 103 Corrib Rd., Terenure, Dublin 6W.
Phone: + 353 (0) 86 832 5780.
Website: www.dmtconline.info
This event is run in accordance with the Standing Regulations for Touring Events.
2. Entries: Entries and fees will be accepted at the First Checkpoint. Participation is at the discretion of the organiser. It is a condition of acceptance that all motorcycles are covered by insurance as required by the Road Traffic Acts.
3. Event: The event is a point-to-point navigation ride.
4. Departures & Routes: The times of departures and the routes between check-points are at the discretion of the participants.
5. Accommodation: Tent camping is available for all participants at designated checkpoints, and should be effected using one's own personal equipment. The Organisers offer limited Pre-Book B&B. Other accommodation is the responsibility of the participant.
6. Awards: Only participants who complete the route in accordance with these regulations are eligible for badges, souvenirs, awards and entry to the awards function.
7. Objections: Any objections shall be submitted in writing in accordance with the terms and limitations set forth in the FIM Code and with CML rules. The party raising the objection shall submit a fee of €35.
8. Protection of the Environment: FIM Environment Code Rider Conduct Article 10.2: Individual motorcyclists should develop riding habits to ensure full integration with other types of road users - Ride safely and avoid aggressive and competitive riding - Save petrol and reduce pollution by avoiding unnecessary idling of engines - Ride politely and limit noise pollution by using your horn only in an emergency - Noise annoys - Use a standard or another quiet exhaust system and keep audio systems at a low level - Use only routes that are legally available to motorcyclists - Ride like a professional by riding at a quiet and unobtrusive pace when riding in groups - Respect nature by not travelling on routes that risk being damaged beyond a point of natural recovery - Protect wildlife and its natural habitat by riding intelligently - Take responsibility for ensuring that your used oil, tyres, batteries and other recyclable items are properly recycled - Encourage fuel efficiency and space economy by riding motorcycles instead of driving automobiles.

The Hill of Slane: The Hill of Slane (between Drogheda & Navan) is one of the most historic sites in Meath, and is associated with Saint Patrick. It is believed that he lit the first Paschal Fire here in the year A.D. 433. The first monastery there was founded by Saint Erc, the first bishop of Slane. Various parts of this building were erected at different times and the oldest parts probably at some time in the fifth century. Saint Patrick is supposed to have consecrated the little church and for a while he lived there. There are great views from the top of the hill of the river Boyne winding its course to the sea and all around the rich green pastures of Meath, Louth and the Boyne Valley. Directly south is the Hill of Tara, ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland.

Bru Na Boinne Centre (Newgrange): Located at Donore, (between Drogheda & Slane), this centre is designed to present the archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley, which includes the megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth. Visitors to Newgrange and Knowth must begin their visits at the Visitor Centre. There is no direct access to either of these monuments and access is by guided tour only.

The Loughcrew Cairns: Located about 30 miles north of Trim near Oldcastle, The Loughcrew Cairns (Slieve na Calliagh)also known as the Hills of the Witch are a group of Passage Tombs dating from the Neolithic period (c.3,000BC). Cairn T, one of the largest in the complex, has impressive examples of prehistoric art, and is also the site of the famous "Hag's Chair". The tombs are located on three different hills and Cairn T, one of the largest tombs in the complex, is situated on Carnbane East. This tomb has inside a cruciform chamber, a corbelled roof and some of the most beautiful examples of Neolithic art in Ireland. During the Vernal and Autumnal Equinox, people gather at dawn in Cairn T to watch sunlight enter the chamber and illuminate the inside of the tomb.There is a panoramic view of the rich lands of Meath and the lakelands of Cavan among the 14 counties that can be seen from Carnbane East. Loughcrew is the birthplace of Saint Oliver Plunkett and the Plunkett family church is still standing.

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