Ride across Missouri

XMO 2008 instructions
May 9-12, 2008

Fees
Please send $60 per rider and a signed release form (attached to email) to Ember Figgins, 1388 Briar Creek Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304. The fee will cover the cost of SAG driver‘s lodging and vehicle expenses, bike transportation, and hydration during riding. All fees and release forms are due by April 19, 2008. This fee is based on estimated costs and divided equally among an estimated 20 riders. If actual costs exceed $60 per rider, we will collect the remainder when the ride starts. If actual costs are less than estimated, we will refund any remaining amount to each rider.
Jersey
Jerseys are currently being finalized in the art department at our custom jersey company. Diversified Machining Services and Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic are sponsoring our jerseys, so they will only cost $23 for each rider to have 1 jersey. If you would like to order any additional jerseys, they will cost $45 each. Finalized proofs will be ready for viewing soon and a notice will be sent out at that time. Unisex sizing is determined by chest size (inches) and are as follows: XS – 38, S – 40, M – 42, L – 44, XL – 46, XXL – 48, and XXXL – 51. Please send size preference and $23 (+ $45 for additional jerseys) to Doug Haney, 4902 Bette Ct., Wentzville, MO, 63385.
Train
Call Amtrak at 800-872-7245 or online www.amtrak.com to book a train ticket to arrive in Independence (IDP) on Friday, May 9th at 9:06pm. This train will leave the Kirkwood (KWD) station at 4:36pm. You could also get on the train in St. Louis or Washington if that works better for you. The train ticket should cost $25. We will shuttle people via SAG wagon from the Independence train station to our motel when the train arrives. Only 4 bikes are allowed on the train, so we will transport bikes via Budget moving truck to Independence. More details will follow regarding bike drop off.
Super 8 Motel Independence – Friday, May 9th
There are 15 rooms blocked under the name XMO. Please call and reserve your room with a credit card. (816) 833-1888, 4032 S. Lynn Court Dr, Independence, MO 64055. Each room is nonsmoking and has 2 queen beds at a cost of $67.49 plus tax. This motel offers free continental breakfast. Rooms will only be held until May 1st. www.super8.com

Super 8 Motel Boonville – Saturday, May 10th
There are 15 rooms reserved under the name XMO. You DO NOT need to call, they will hold these rooms until we get there. The address is: 420 Americana Road (I-70, Exit 103), Boonville, MO, 65233. Phone number (660) 882-2900. Each room is nonsmoking and has 2 double beds. Rooms cost $61.30 including tax and continental breakfast is included. You will need to pay when you check in. We must cancel unneeded rooms by 4pm that day. www.super8.com
Harbor Haus Bed and Breakfast– Hermann – Sunday, May 11th
To reserve room, call (573) 486-2222 between 3pm and 9pm and request a room blocked for XMO. Breakfast is included. THESE ROOMS WILL ONLY BE HELD UNTIL APRIL 7TH, SO YOU HAVE TO CALL AND BOOK NOW!! They have blocked 16 rooms for us:
4 rooms = 1 queen and 1 full bed $68
3 rooms = 1 queen bed $48
3 rooms = 1 king bed $88
2 suites = 1bedroom king bed $112
4 suites = 2 bedroom (king beds), 1 bath $112 +$25 per person over 2 people
You will have to pay for the entire room when you call to book. I was told that there is a 20% cancellation charge when cancelled with a 20 day notice. If we have to reschedule our ride due to bad weather, there is no fee or penalty to rebook a later date. Several spouses and friends are planning on meeting the group in Hermann to spend the night and ride home the following day. http://www.harborhaus.net/index.html
In summary, Please do these things now:
1. Send $60 and release form to Ember Figgins
2. Send jersey size and money to Doug Haney
3. Book train ticket
4. Call Super 8 in Independence to reserve room
5. Call Harbor Haus in Hermann to reserve room
Each rider will be responsible for paying for their own meals and snacks while on the ride. Riders may make their own motel and transportation arrangements. It is not required to make the same arrangements as outlined above. To split the cost of motels, consider finding a roommate. Final instructions will be sent out several weeks before the ride.