MISSISSIPPI BLUES TRAIL RULES
- Each entrant must visit a minimum of 120 of the 150+ Mississippi Blues Trail Markers on a motorcycle. The Mississippi Blues Trail is divided into 5 regions (Hills, Delta, Pines, River/Capitol and Coast). Entrants must log Markers from each of the five regions with a minimum of six Markers from each region within one calendar year. A list of Markers may be found at http://www.msbluestrail.org, recommend downloading latest list. NOTE: List on http:// msbluestrail.org website is the latest and most accurate list and should be used as the definitive list.
- Each entrant must fill out the provided worksheets , with Blues Trail Marker names (as written on marker), locations and date found and provide dated photographs (MarkerName.jpg format) with the Name of the Marker clearly listed (you can use your cell phone or any camera that records date on picture). The Mississippi Blues Trail website provides a complete listing of all markers and their locations. In addition, there is a smart phone app for iPhone and Android phones that provide a list of the Markers by name or regions with city location and GPS coordinates. The MBT website and app will be invaluable when building GPS routes in advance. The full 8 digit GPS coordinates listed are very accurate. Here is a link to the mobile device app http://www.msbluestrail.org/app
- The Blues Marker Ride challenge may begin at any time but must be completed within 12 months to the date of his or her accepted registration date. A nonrefundable fee of $20 will be collected from each entrant at the time of application.
- Completed Blues Trail Ride worksheets, and photographs may be verified at by a BMWROM Blues Trail Ride committee member.
- Each entrant is required to FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND SIGN A BMWROM RELEASE. Applications and release forms will be available at monthly meetings or by emailing sect@bmwridersofmississippi.org (or info@bmwridersofmississippi.org). Entrants not attending BMWROM monthly meetings may apply by mail. Fill out the application and mail it, together with the $20 entry fee payable to BMW Riders of Mississippi. The receipt will be returned to you, together with your Registration number.
Mail to: BMW ROM, c/o Dan Stubblefield, PO Box 2643, Madison MS 39130.
Entrants visiting 120 Blues Trail Markers within the specified time period will be awarded a Blues Trail Ride decal at a local meeting or other venue.
Where are they?
40 Markers in Capital/River Region
09 Markers in Coast Region
85 Markers in Delta Region
29 Markers in Hills Region
15 Markers in Pines Region
08 Markers in Nearby States Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee
The Markers are label according to the Name on the Marker which may be different than the name in the app or on the MS Blues Trail Site.
Spreadsheet
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