The GLMC Rider of the Year points chase is designed to reward performance and participation in all of the GLMC events.    From timed road enduros to off-road poker runs the GLMC event calendar offers a variety of riding unmatched by any other organization in the US.    Points are awarded at each event based on riders finishing rank or their volunteer efforts.    Winner of the Rider of the Year title gets their name permanently engraved on the coveted Piston Cup traveling trophy.    They then also hold the "Rider number 1" title for the following riding season.

      The season starts off in February at the Popcycle Derby, with a maximum of 50 points.    This is a timed road enduro held on the streets of Watertown SD no matter the weather.    Competitors leave at 1 minute increments and follow a designated course at a preset speed to hopefully arrive at each checkpoint within a 1 minute window.    For each minute they are early they receive a 2 point penalty, for each minute late a 1 point penalty.

      The "Affair with Water Grand Tour" runs from April 1st to September 15th.    This event sends riders to towns with water related names.    From tiny towns to big cities, mans relationship with water is as old as mankind itself.    This is a 50 point event.    See the Grand Tour home page for more information.

      The next event is the Off-road Poker Run on May 1st at the GLMC Off-road Trail Area just East of South Shore SD.    This 50 point off-road event can be either a casual day of off-road riding, or a brutal test of rider and machine depending on your mood.    Cards are handed out after each 2 mile lap of the trail.    After 5 laps a new hand starts.    It's a HOOT!!

      Then on Memorial Day weekend is the 12 hour 55 point Bonzai Road Rally.    The Bonzai is the GLMCs longest running event and sends riders out on the roads of Eastern MN and Western WI.    See the Bonzai home page for more details and entry form.

      Next is the Buffalo Run Road Rally on September 4th.    The Buffalo Run celebrates the wide open spaces of the prairie.    The Buffalo Run is a 12 hour rally for 2011 and is based in Western Iowa.    This is a 55 point event.

      The points chase then takes an odd turn with the Barn Bike Enduro on August 20th.    In the past this event was only for old bikes, but for 2011 we will include newer bikes also.    If your bike is more than 20 years old this is a 50 point event.    If it is less than 20 years old, it is a 25 point event.    For this event a series of challenges are waiting along the route with points awarded for each.    Each leg of the route is a timed road enduro.    At the end of the ride, points are tallied and a second hand bowling trophy will be awarded to the winner.    Will there be road racing challenges?    Flat track?    Hill climb?    Motocross?    No one knows till the minute the challenge begins.

      The GLMC riding season then finishes up on October 1st at the Harvest Road Rally in Albany MN.    This 12 hour road rally gives riders a chance to enjoy the beautiful Fall colors of Minnesota.    After the event is over, the Rider of the Year points are totaled up and the fabulous Piston Cup is awarded.    See you all there.

Lunatic Lee Bruns
GLMC Events Coordinator

Questions?

Email me at glmcmail012@gmail.com or call me at 605-886-8023