7th Annual Rage on Otis and Trail of Tears
MAY 7-9, 2004
NOTE: We will be camping at a new venue...look below for more info!

Time to kick off the 2004 riding season with the 7th Annual Rage On Otis and Trail of Tears Weekend. This year the dates are May 7-8-9. By all indications, such as emails and the results of the poll, we expect over 75 ragers to be there this year - last year we were 60 strong.

We will ride at Otis on Saturday morning, ride stunts and socialize at the campsite Saturday afternoon and evening and then ride Trail of Tears on Sunday morning. And, as if that sweet singletrack isn't enough goodness for a whole weekend, we are pleased to announce that everyone's favorite cold beverage brand, HARPOON BREWERY is sponsoring us this year (you know what that means....mmmmm, beer!*)

* 21 and over only, please

What you need to do
Please send an email to Tim (Tim@rageMTB.com) saying:
1. "Yes - I want to go and be part of the 7th Annual Rage On Otis & TOT Weekend"
2. Let him know if you are flying solo or bringing someone else (# of campers).
3. This is important – give him your real name – not your cyber-alias, aka, mumbo-jumbo, rage nickname, etc.
4. Payment:

If you want to see what you missed the past few years, check out these links:

Rage on Otis and Trail of Tears 2003
Rage on Otis and Trail of Tears 2002
Rage on Otis and Trail of Tears 2001

More Information

Food
Bring your own!! Everyone is in charge of their own food, drinks, etc. If anyone wants to sort out clubbing together for food then please do.

Schedule
Friday  Afternoon   - Leave Boston 
Friday  6-9pm  - everyone arrives and pitches tents + BBQ/juggle/beer/socialize at the fire
Saturday  9am  - get up + eat breakfast 
Saturday  10.30am  - ride in Otis - meet at the Campsite
Saturday  3pm   - lunch + chillin at the campsite - stunts!
Saturday  night  - BBQ, Bonfire and beer 
Sunday  9am  - get up +  breakfast 
Sunday   10am  - pack up everything and drive to Trail of Tears and ride it 
Sunday  3pm  - more chillin out and BBQ at the TOT parking  lot

Camping  Gear
It is recommended  that your bring the following  equipment:

Camera
If you have read down this far and you have a  camera - bring  it and maybe you'll find your pictures on the Otis 2004 Pictures page!!! (or at least be
able to supply blackmail pictures of other Ragers acting stupid - perfect material for the web page!!!).

Where
We'll be staying at the Cape Cod Camping Resort in Falmouth.

Note: This is a new campsite for us

The campsite is located at 176 Thomas Landers Road in East Falmouth...about 4-5 miles from the rotary at Otis Airforce Base. This campsite has no alcohol restrictions. However, they will be asking EVERYONE in our group to sign a liability waiver upon arrival due to the risk of stunt riding that will likely occur.

Also New This Year: We will be riding to Otis from the campsite on the Moraine Trail which parallels Rte.28 from Falmouth Center to the Otis rotary (ride distance 2+ miles road / 2 miles singletrack).

Lastly, the campsite manager would like us to conform to a local town zoning ordinance and only have 2 tents per site, so sort yourselves out accordingly when you get there...there will be plenty of room.

Directions
From Boston: 
Take I 93 south to I 95 south (isn't it actually labelednorth?!?!?) then take Rte 24 south to I 495 south.
I 495 will turn into Rte 28.
Follow until you cross the Bourne Bridge and go half way around the rotary staying on Rte. 28 south.
Go about 10 miles (through the second rotary at Otis - keep on Rte. 28 south toward Woods Hole and the Ferries) until you see the exit for Thomas Landers Road (about 2 mile past Rte. 151).
Take this exit and turn left at the bottom of the ramp.
Going East on Thomas Landers Road, follow for about 2.5 miles until you see the Cape Cod Camp resort on the right side.
Check in at the entrance gate and proceed to the campsites.

From Worcester/West:   
Take 495 south to the Bourne Bridge and you can follow the directions from  above.

Pet  Policy
Pets restrained on leashes and supervised at all times are allowed. But, we would highly discourage  you from bringing your dog on the rides in respect for your fellow riders. Dogs often get in the way and can be a hazard to other riders who aren't used to them, as well as themselves.