The Antwerp Diamond Port Chapter’s 500 Miles – 8th Edition
by Mike D on Aug.26, 2009, under Home
October 24 & 25,2009
“A Hell of a day in paradise.”
This is the statement of one of the participants of the 500 miles.
ADPC received a lot of great comments in the past years. We aim to improve.
What are the 500 miles, for those who haven’t heard of it?
What in the beginning started as a somewhat strange thought from our Chief Road Captain “Berre” became reality in no time ! It only took a few days to realize that the idea of crossing Belgium over a distance of approx. 805 Km (500 miles) in maximum 24 hours is a challenge, but feasible. The first 500 miles endurance rally was born.
The reward? A silver pin, specially designed for this event. However, only those participants completing the tour and arriving back in Antwerp in due time will obtain this nice remembrance.
What is the challenge about ? Guided with a road book, the participants (in group or individually) will drive through Belgium from North to East, from South to West and back North. (please remember to bring the Belgian roadmap).
Several checkpoints will have to be searched for. (at each checkpoint, the participant will receive the address of the next checkpoint). We have, as much as possible, selected good roads, most of the time (but not always) illuminated. Gas stations are indicated in the road book.
Those who participate for the 5th time will receive a silver pin with a real diamond inserted, after completion of the challenge of course.
DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR 4 PREVIOUS PINS PLEASE.
Get ready to experience another great adventure on our Belgian roads to ride and have fun.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT BEFORE OCTOBER 1st,2009 : www.500miles.be
Departure : Saturday October 24,2009 at 13h00 – Schaatsbaan Deurne – Ruggeveldlaan 488a – 2100 Deurne (B)
GPS : N51 12.893 – E4 28.929
Stoff Dirk
Secretary Treasurer/Webmaster
H.O.G. Antwerp Diamond Port Chapter
Mail : stoffdirk@telenet.be
Tel : +32 496 160 886
www.hogadpc.be
www.500miles.be
