Is there a town or county near you that begins with the letter "X"? If so, you already have a leg up in this annual battle of alphabet chasers, where points for the 24th letter are hard to come by.
Actually, "battle" is much too strong a word for this popular, friendly competition; providing motivation to ride to new or out-of-the-way places is what this program is really all about.
Here's how it works: Keep a camera and a copy of a current issue of Hog Tales® or Enthusiast® magazine with your bike. Then, you can earn points by submitting photographs of you and your Harley® (or your H.O.G.® Fly & Ride rental bike) in front of official signs while holding a current copy of one of the magazines. The idea is to visit cities and counties beginning with as many different letters of the alphabet - and as many states and provinces - as possible. There are other ways to earn points, too, such as by attending State, National, or International Rallies, visiting national parks or forests, Harley-Davidson facilities, etc.
At the end of the year, we reward the highest point totals with great prizes and 15 minutes of fame (top winners are listed in Hog Tales magazine and featured here on this Web site). You can also earn awards just for reaching certain point levels. But when all is said and done, it's not a matter of whether you win or lose (besides, how can you lose?), it's how you play the game: by touring the country on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.
OFFICIAL GUIDELINES:
"A" stands for adventure, but only you can determine what the rest of the alphabet stands for. Here are the official guidelines:
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Entries must be from a current H.O.G. member and must be for one person only. If a full and an associate member both wish to enter, each must submit separate entries.
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Entries must include at least 26 photos with ALL of the following elements in EACH photo.
Entries must include a list of each city/town, county, municipality, state, province, country, or event. Photos in front of H-D Dealers must have the name of the city/village/town written on the back of the photo.
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An "official sign" is:
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A sign posted by a government body, which lies within the boundaries of the place it identifies (mileage/kilometer markers or directional signs are not allowed)
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Government buildings with the name of the city/village/town or state on them such as post offices, police stations, etc.
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An authorized Harley-Davidson dealership may be used to designate a city/village/town. However, the first letter of the actual city where the dealership is located is the letter for which you will be credited. (A photo of "Harley-Davidson Stuttgart" would give you credit for the letter "K" because that dealer ship is located in Korntal, Germany)
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The name of the dealership, city/village/town, county, municipality, state, country, etc. must appear legibly on the "official sign" in the photo to receive points.
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You must ride your Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Photos with motorcycles on trailers are not eligible.
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Names of winners will be published in HOG Tales. All photos submitted will become the property of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and may be used in HOG Tales or National Newsletters.
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Photos must qualify as outlined above to be eligible for points. Points are awarded as follows:
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One point for each European city (or equivalent i.e., village, town, municipality) sign from A to Z. Maximum 26 points
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One point for each European country, province, county, shire, borough, département in France, canton in Switzerland, Bundesland in Germany, territory or state sign. Maximum 30 points
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One point for each U.S. State/Canadian Province. Maximum 50 points
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2 points for any European, U.S., or National HOG Rallies advertised in HOG Tales or in your national newsletter.
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2 points for each Touring, State, or Regional HOG Rally advertised in HOG Tales or in your national Newsletter as a "Touring", "State" or "Regional" Rally.
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One point for each natural/national park. Maximum 2 points
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One point for each of the following Harley-Davidson facilities: Juneau Avenue, Capitol Drive, Pilgrim Road in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Tomahawk, Wisconsin; York, Pennsylvania; Kansas City, Missouri; East Troy in Wisconsin. Maximum 7 points
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The following incentives will be awarded:
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1st place: $500 H.O.G. gift certificate and ABCs of Touring plaque *
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2nd place: $250 H.O.G. gift certificate and ABCs of Touring plaque *
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3rd place: $100 H.O.G. gift certificate and ABCs of Touring plaque *
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Next ten runners-up: ABCs of Touring plaque *
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66 points: ABCs of Touring pin, patch, playing cards, biker sling bag, nylon-backed fleece blanket, plus nylon travel bag with toiletry storage.
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56 points ABCs of Touring pin, patch, playing cards, biker sling bag.
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46 points: ABCs of Touring pin, patch, playing cards.
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36 points: ABCs of Touring pin and patch
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26 points: ABCs of Touring pin
*Also includes above listed prizes through 66 points. Prizes subject to change.
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Send entries to: ABCs of Touring H.O.G. Europe Member Services Centre PO Box 114, Twickenham TW1 1XQ, UK
The official 2006 ABCs of Touring form and your H.O.G. number, name, address, and phone number must be included with your entry. All entries must be postmarked no later than 31 December, 2006.
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Names of top winners and when to expect prizes will be published in Hog Tales.® All photos submitted will become property of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and may be used in Hog Tales,® Enthusiast, or on members.hog.com. Unused photos will be returned.
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IN THE INTREST OF FAIRNESS, ABSOLUTELY NO EXEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THE ABOVE RULES. In the event of a tie, a draw will be held. Decision of the judges is final.
