2006 IBA National Meet Seminars:
The following seminars (listed in order presented) will be conducted on Friday and Saturday, Aug 18-19, 2006. Information regarding seminar time changes, Conference Room location, etc will be provided at the Registration Table upon check-in.
NOTE: Seminar topics and/or presenters are subject to change!
Main Seminars for Friday, Aug 18, 2006:
Information Warfare: Using your GPS - Rob Nye Length: 90 min, 8:00am - 9:30am
A seminar designed to acquaint you with 21st century mapping and routing technology!
TBD - Length: 60 min, 9:45am - 10:45am
We will provide details on this seminar soon!
2005 IBR Strategy Overview - Mike Kneebone Length: 90 min, 11am - 12:30am
How some of the top finishers chose their routes and their 20/20 hindsight
evaluations.
Concurrent Workshops for Friday, Aug 18, 2006:
1:30pm - 3:00 pm:
- Workshop (F1): - GPS Specific: Using the 276C
- Rob Nye Length: 90 min, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Bring your laptop and 276C.
- Workshop (F2): - UCC Ride
- Chris Sakala Length: 75 min, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Riding the Ultimate Coast to Coast, Chris Sakala, 2005 IBR Finisher
3:30pm - 4:45pm:
- Workshop (F3): - GPS Specific: Using the 26XX
- Rob Nye Length: 90 min, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bring your laptop and 26XX.
- Workshop (F4): - Riding the 48+
- Dean Tanji & Lisa Landry Length: 75 min, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
He Said... She Said... and some how we got there!
Main Seminars for Saturday, Aug 19, 2006:
Fatigue Management - Don Arthur, M.D., Rider Length: 90 min, 8:00am - 9:30am
Our very own Dr. Arthur will discuss various aspects of safe riding with an
emphasis on motorcycle and rider preparation, riding safety, the effects and
management of fatigue, common medical issues which concern riders, and rally
strategies which enhance safety and improve performance.
Prepping the Watt-Challenge Bike for Long Distance Riding - Dale Wilson, IBA Chief Technical Inspector Length: ~ 75 min, 9:30 - 10:45
Discussion of the overall approach to prepare a Long Distance Rally bike having a modest electrical system. Topics covered include: how to calculate how much "spare" electrical reserve is available. Monitoring the electrical system while underway. How to reduce the largest electrical draws: auxiliary lighting and heated clothing. Utilizing HID and LED light systems. Ends with question/answer period.
From Russia, With Love - Bob Higdon, IBA Moto-Journalist Length: ~ 90 min, 11:00p - 12:30p In the summer of 2004 Mike Kneebone, Bob Higdon, John Sartorius, and
Steve Attwood rode across the width of Russia and Europe from Sakhalin Island to the Atlantic ocean. Some rides produce fond memories that last a lifetime and tales of glory that become the stuff of legend. This is not that trip.
Concurrent Workshops for Saturday, Aug 19, 2006:
1:30pm - 3:00pm:
- Workshop (S1): Woman to Woman
- Hosted by Skert, 2001 IBR Finisher and featuring women of the 2005 IBR Length: ~ 60 min, 1:30pm - 2:#0pm
Join us as we share our tips and experiences. Panel discussion with women of the '05 IBR
- Workshop (S2): Motorcycle Communication Systems
- Hosted by Joe Denton, LD Riders List Admin, 1999 IBR Finisher Length: ~ 90 min, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Motorcycle communication including CB, bike to bike, rider to Guest HAM
(both the comm part and the ability to track a bike using HAM equipment)
Phones, cell and satellite Standard and Emergency tracking devices. General
overview, pros and cons, how to set it all up on a motorcycle.
3:15pm - 4:45pm:
- Workshop (S3): Rally Scoring Procedures
- Tom Austin, Iron Butt Rally Scoring Coordinator Length: ~ 90 min, 3:15pm - 4:45pm
This session will be focused on rally scoring procedures from the
perspective of both the rallymaster and rally staff and from the perspective
of a rider. It will include numerous examples of the most common mistakes
made on both sides of the scoring table.
- Workshop (S4): 50CC/100CCC
- Jason Jonas Length: ~ 90 min, 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Discussion on the Motorcycle Touring Foundation's 50cc/100CC event.
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