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Updates for 17 Annual MPNMR are on Calendar.
Tax Receipts:
Tax Receipts:
The Military Police Fund for Blind Children (MPFBC) will receive all direct donations raised during the MPNMR Ride. As the MPFBC is recognized by the both the Canadian Forces and the Canadian Revenue Agency; tax receipts can be issued upon request from the MPFBC for all contributions made above $20 and even back issued up to ten years should it be requested/required. These receipts are issued by the Treasurer of the MPFBC.
Medical and personal safety requirements:
Medical and personal safety requirements:
The MPNMR has been a personally demanding event in past and likewise each rider remains responsible to ensure they are in good health to make the portion of the Relay they are planning to participate in and have all the necessary medical supplies and medical needs in order. If it is identified that a rider has or continues to put themselves or others at risk (e.g. medical, alcohol, drugs, illegal and / or dangerous actions) at any time during the Relay, the Ride Captain has the authority to exclude that rider from further participation.
Accident or Break-down:
Accident or Break-down:
The MPNMR could prove a demanding event for riders and their equipment. All participants must ensure their equipment is prepared and maintained for the Relay as there are only few opportunities to conduct maintenance or repairs along the way.
All riders should have a recovery policy such as CAA or AAA that will provide support should they experience a breakdown.
The Relay is a tightly scheduled event that requires us to attain milestones each day so there is no latitude to stay in a location longer than planned due to weather, rider sickness, equipment breakdown, etc. Having said this, the average day ride is about 6 hours with stops built in to allow riders to catch up in most places. Obviously longer delays or repairs may not afford this possibility.
All riders must be prepared to remain behind and organize their own way home should they suffer an large delay, accident, sudden sickness, equipment failure or other issue that will likely prevent their continuation in the Relay.
EMERGENCY ROAD and area CLOSURES
EMERGENCY ROAD and area CLOSURES
Provincial warnings and road reports will be monitored with everyone requested to advise Ride Captain of any new reports. Schedule and route changes will be adjusted as required.
Provincial warnings and road reports will be monitored with everyone requested to advise Ride Captain of any new reports. Schedule and route changes will be adjusted as required.
WILDFIRES AND SMOKE ARE VERY POSSIBLE AND ALL RIDERS ARE RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A METHOD OF FILTERING THEIR BREATHING WHILE RIDING.
FLOODING, WASHOUTS AND UNPLANNED ROAD CLOSURES ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. RIDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO KEEP YOUR FUEL TANKS FULL TO ALLOW UNPLANNED DETOURS.
Security of Motorcycles and Personal Gear:
Security of Motorcycles and Personal Gear:
Each rider/participant is responsible for their motorcycle, gear and personal possessions.
The CF, MPNMR, Military Police or embarked uniformed personnel cannot be held responsible for any loss or theft that could possibly occur.
That said, we will stay at military bases and various other establishments throughout the Ride, and to date we have never experienced any loss or theft in the MPNMR. Most hotels are equipped with video surveillance or on site security.
Costs:
Costs:
The riders are responsible for their own costs such as fuel and maintenance for their motorcycle.
They are also required to cover the costs of food and lodging but this is mitigated significantly due to the excellent support we receive from Royal Canadian Legion Branches, CF Bases, local businesses, etc.
Gear:
Gear:
Lessons Learned – Items to Consider
While this this list is not mandatory, and it is at each individual rider’s discretion, these items have been added
and updated since 2009 through lessons learned and shared experiences from fellow riders and those of us
who have travelled extensively on motorcycles.
Travelling through the Rockies this time of year the temperature sometimes gets BELOW ZERO, as such it is
recommended that you pack your choice of warm riding gear in case of such conditions.
The items noted with a should be considered mandatory for you to carry.
• If you do not own a pair of riding boots which are waterproof, it is recommended you bring some
plastic bags to wrap your feet in, so your feet at least do not get wet. If your boots do get wet, put
paper towel/newspaper inside them when you stop for the evening to “wick” out the water. You may
have to change the paper a few times during the evening.
• A Bandana can be used to keep the wind off your next and face, and if need be rolled up and dipped in
water to act as a cooling system to wrap around your neck when temperatures are high. Also, in fire
season it helps as a filter cover over your mouth when riding.
• We attend Legion functions often in the evening so a nice change of clothes for these events is a nice change, but it is not mandated.
• There are at many of our overnight stops laundry services, and some are free, so you can limit the
amount of clothes needed. It is suggested keep it simple. If you want, then you can bring old stuff that
once used it can be thrown away after it is used. Many places do not have free laundry soap/dryer
sheets, so you may wish to bring some of your own.
• Videos on how to pack for motorcycle rides are all over Facebook/YouTube, you are encouraged to
review these to get an idea of how and what to pack.
• One time use Hand/Foot warmers are available at the Dollar Store and are nice to have “just in case”.
• We sometimes sleep in Dorm Rooms (Jasper) or in Armouries where both Male and Female share the same area. For comfort and consideration, a Sleep T-Shirt and Shorts are recommended to avoid awkward/embarrassing situations at night, and to be considerate of others.
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