(c)mit

(chatty ) moron indentification tour 2004

why?

we wanted to put on a clever rally with clever bonus locations. but we're morons. so instead we're just going to tell you about some of the places we think are cool and meet you there.

overview:

overview:

rules:

tour dates:

the tour begins 12:00am cdt june 1, 2004. you may register after the tour begins. the tour ends at 11:59pm, october 31, 2004. the end time is determined by postmark, so the tour technically ends later on the west coast than the east coast. if the three hours are going to make that much of a difference to you, we suggest you save the west-coast bonuses for last and mail your entry from there.

registration:

registration is two-part:
  1. you must fill out and mail a registration form[pdf] and rider release[pdf) to:
    cmit
    c/o savage rides
    p.o. box 892
    plainfield, il 60544-0892
  2. you must purchase a rider sticker at http://www.cafeshops.com/chattymit.11210190. this constitutes your entry fee and part of your tour flag/towel/what-have-you.
rider identification: after we receive theregistration form[pdf] and rider release[pdf), we will send you your rider identification via email. you create your own tour flag as follows:
  1. find an object which is large enough for the sticker and to write your rider identification, but is something you can easily carry into places where you will be meeting the morons. this means it should not be affixed to large, heavy, delicate, explosive, or other items which may be difficult or unlawful to carry into places.
  2. affix the sticker to the item
  3. write/draw/paint/carve/stencil/emboss/stamp/weld your rider identification to the item.
note: should we find a rider has been exceptionally creative in choosing an item, the chatty morons may recognize the rider.

bonus locations:

chatty moron bonuses:

each chatty moron bonus is worth one (1) point. additional claims for the same chatty moron in the same state are worth zero (0) points, (except the points for special group bonuses, see below). claims for people who turn out to not be chatty morons are worth negative one (-1) point each, and claims for former chatty morons are worth negative two (-2) points each, so be careful when choosing the people you submit.

you must submit a minimum of three (3) chatty morons each met in a different state/province in order to be considered a finisher. your three qualifying chatty morons must be 3 different people in 3 different states.

examples:
finisher:
mark johnson in texas
cindi knox in illinois
peter haynes in ontario

not a finisher:
mark johnson in texas
greg robinson in texas
cindi knox in alaska
cindi knox in hawaii

the chatty morons will post times and locations on a special webpage (the url of which will be sent in the same email as your rider number) and via a special email list for (c)mit riders only. these conform to one of the following formats:
  1. date start-time to end-time chatty moron location bonus instructions alternate bonus instructions

    in this format, you will have a time window (usually at least two hours) to find the chatty moron at a given location. instructions will be given on how to find the chatty moron, how to verify that you have found the chatty moron, and how to claim the bonus in the event that the chatty moron was unable to be there.

    bonuses of this type will generally be announced at least a week in advance, and often with more notice.

    example:

    may 1 12:00am to 2:00am cindi knox
    comedysportz theatre
    2851 north halsted
    chicago, il 60657
    773-549-8080

    meet cindi knox in the lobby during the improv open mike. cindi will verify that your motorcycle is nearby. take a photo of her with your rally identification item clearly visible.

    if cindi is not at comedysportz during the time window, you may photograph a poster for the hot karl with your rally identification item clearly visible.

    should you desire, you may attend the improv open mike for $5, but the purchase is not necessary for the bonus.

  2. open bonuses

    in this format, you will have a way to contact the chatty moron, and the chatty moron will arrange a time and place to meet you.

    example:
    weekends 8:00am to 10:00pm cindi knox
    location open

    contact cindi knox at ###-###-#### or email at user@domain.tld and arrange a meeting. at the meeting, cindi will verify that your motorcycle is nearby. take a photo of her with your rally identification item clearly visible.

special group bonuses:

the chatty morons are a gregarious bunch, and we like to congregate at long distance events. in some cases, we will list special bonuses where you can take a photo of all chatty morons in attendance for valuable extra credit. because it would be exceptionally easy to snap a lot of chatty morons in one place at such events (we've had over 15 in one place at one time), these bonuses will not count toward your individual chatty morons.

example:
april 30-may 2 waltz across texas rally
take a photo of all morons in attendance. five (5) points.

photo requirements:


photos must clearly show all elements required by the bonus. if the bonus requires a photo of a chatty moron, the chatty moron's face must be recognizable. if the bonus requires a photo of the tour sticker and rider identification, they must be clearly legible. this must be true without the aid of any magnification. if your photo is too small for the scorers to see, the photo will not be counted.

we strongly discourage use of i-zone cameras.

two-up special rules:

if registered as two-up, both riders must be present to claim the bonus.

code of conduct:

  • this is in by no means a race. with a notice of a week or more, one should be able to plan a ride, ride that ride, and be at a location within a two-hour window without taking any more risks than with any other motorcycle trip. risky behavior (excessive speed, riding when fatigued, riding in places where motorcycles are prohibited) are unnecessary and contrary to the chatty morons' wishes.
  • you will ride your motorcycle to the locations.
  • you will not try to claim a bonus that someone else got for you.
  • you will not try to get a bonus for someone else to claim.
  • you will not forge your rally identification.
  • you will not try to find chatty morons outside the designated bonus locations and times. unless the bonus listing specifies otherwise, this includes (but is not limited to) visiting them at home, work, church, or lying in wait along the way for the purposes of this tour. to do so will result in disqualification. (we have lives, too).
attempting to circumvent these rules is cheating and very silly, considering the best you could hope for is a trophy or plaque. don't risk your reputation as a rider and competitor over an award.

claim submission:

send all documentation (as defined in the bonus listings) of meetings with chatty morons in one package to:
cmit
c/o savage rides
p.o. box 892
plainfield, il 60544-0892

package must be postmarked by october 31, 2004. if you send more than one package, the first package received will be considered your entry. subsequent packages will be ignored.

all materials in the package become property of team chatty morons and may be displayed in print or electronic form.

additional items for sale:

additional chatty moron identification tour items are available at http://www.cafeshops.com/chattymit. these are not valid rider identification for bonuses. all profits ($1 per item) will be sent to the texas scottish rite hospital for children.

contact:

additional info/clarification available from cindi knox at cmit@savagerides.com.