Well, here it is the Middle of March already!!!! We are growing in numbers daily. We now have about 90 FNGs and 255 riders signed up.
Spring has sprung for you I hope!!! It is time to get your ride out and go over it from top to bottom in preparation for the run. Tires/ Oil/ CB are important but you yourself is the key—-Please put a few miles on riding in preparation also. Riding skills only improve by riding!!! You also need to begin Hydration. We ride through some very arid/hot and humid country over the 11 Days so HYDRATE_HYDRATE!!! You will hear that frequently.
Our State Coordinators are working hard to ensure we have the support we need across the nation. They have done a great job! If you have not registered, I encourage you to do so, as soon as possible. We develop the daily meal plans based on registration.
We have not had much response to our plan of remembrance. You don’t have to be on the run to submit a name. If there is someone that has passed away in 2023 that has participated on the Midway Route could you please forward their name and the date of passing to zoewhat1@aol.com. Thank you and may we remember them always!!! SAY THEIR NAMES!!
Again, I remind everyone that the itinerary will be out by the first of next month on the Midway Hub. It will not be published in a hard copy book this year. I encourage all of you, to either create a file on your electronic device or print and laminate a copy prior to your departure from home.
We have one promotion running right now managed by Gina Cutrer and Randy Olgin. It is posted on the Midway RFTW site and Facebook. A $1000.00 cash drawing to be drawn at the all-hands meeting on Monday before our departure on Tuesday. The tickets for the cash drawing are one for $10.00, Seven for $50.00, twenty for $100.00, thirty for $150.00. You can use ZELLE Midway.Route@rftw.us to pay for the cash drawing tickets, prepaid fuel, or to make a donation. Be sure to note in the memo line what the money is designated for (Prepaid Fuel / Cash Drawing / Donation). If you prefer to mail a check, then make the check payable to: Midway Route RFTW and mail to Lily Lieux. 6426 Bridgeport Drive, Greenwell Springs, la. 70739 no later than 20 April 2024. Again, be sure to note in the memo line of the check what the money is designated for (Prepaid Fuel / Cash Drawing / Donation). Any checks received after 20 April 2024 will be returned unprocessed.
Our number of FNG’s continues to grow and our FNG Coordinator, ROGER FORD, is planning another Zoom call for the 23rd of March at 7PM Central Standard Time. Be on the lookout for the announcement on the social media pages, as well as, your email inbox for the Link. If you don’t get an invitation, please call / Text / email Roger or Myself. We are both listed in the Midway Contact Tab on the RFTW website. Plan to participate, it is your chance to meet the primary team leads and to ask any of your unanswered questions. Look forward to seeing you all there. Welcome to the Midway Family!
Another exciting event that has yet to be published is a wreath laying at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday, 25 May. We have been authorized to bring 75 bikes (150 FNGs) into Arlington for that event. The BOD and Route Leadership from all four route are working on the details of how many riders from each route will be allowed to attend. If you are an FNG going All-the-Way let Roger know if you would like to participate in this activity. If you are a single rider you need to let another FNG ride with you. We want to fill all of the allocated spaces. This is a unique opportunity, we have not been allowed to do on the run since 2019. We need to take advantage of it. Please, don’t signup if you are not sure about going!!!
Finally, we are still short of volunteers on some of our teams. Merchandise needs one or two people to help sell shirts and other items out of the Midway Merchandise Trailer. Fuel and staging still has a need for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please submit a volunteer form or contact me at: email- don.king@rftw.us or text/ call me at 662-229-8304.
Only 64 days till KSU for the 10th Anniversary Run for Midway Route!!!
I look forward to seeing you all in Ontario!!!
Don “10-A-SEE King
RFTW Midway Route Coordinator 2024
