Check out the Leg 2 bonus choices on page 2! Considering Leg 1 covered the blank part on this map, this rally is giving riders the choice - let's say opportunity- to see the USA in 5 days. And Kirsten, back on the road, is doing just that. She's needs 9,200 points on this leg, and needs to make up 1,000 points from Leg 1 in order to finish the rally. For those who don't know, you can ride the whole rally, get to the end, and if you didn't get enough total points, you could still be listed as DNF- "did not finish." Kirsten's goal all along has been to finish this rally. With the number and location of the "OK" messages from her SpotTracker, I think she's on her way to that goal.
Thankfully you also get points for a mandatory rest break bonus!
If you read the IBA report, you'll see how the room cleared in a matter of minutes after handing out the Leg 2 locations. I gave some volunteer assistance to this year's Mason Dixon 20-20 Rally and experienced that room-clearing moment. It's very strange to go from the high excitement and anticipation level of all those riders, to the quiet click of the last coffee cup spinning on its saucer. The best part is at the final banquet when they all return and you hear how this one rally was really like 65 different rallies all rolled into one - because each rider rides their own ride.
Today's photo is of Kirsten and her ride when it was brand new. The RT is now a little more banged up and decorated, but still the seat that will bring her home.
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