Four weeks to go – Generous Bastards watch out!

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Most Generous Mad Bastard

Too fancy for a Mad Bastard? You can always give it the rally master ;)

Too fancy for a Mad Bastard? You can always give it the rally master ;)

As you know, we have a charity aspect to the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally, in order to raise funds for the Kids Help Phone (click here to go to the registration page). As we did in 2011, we will be awarding a brand new Bulova Precisionist watch to the person who raises the most money for charity.

According to the blurbage wrapped around a pile of $20 notes that was dropped off in a brown paper bag at the CMG offices today, the BULOVA PRECISIONIST is the world’s most accurate watch with a continuous sweeping second hand. Accurate to 10 seconds a year as compared to most other quartz watches which are accurate to 15 seconds a month.

The watch has been kindly donated by Tony Prezio of Quality Jewellers at 2917 Dundas St W, Toronto ON M6P 1Z1, 416-769-3469. Like last year Tony will also be riding the MBSR and will be there to present the watch to the best money raiser at the Friday night banquet.

Oh, and even if you don’t think you’ll be able to raise the most $$$, all and any helps and if you can get at least $200 raised we’ll reward you with a bonus 20 Mad Points for trying.

Sell outs!

No, not in the sense that we’ve sold our souls, but in the sense that the rally has actually sold out! In that goddamn brilliant 99 sell out sense!! Not sure how it happened, there was a “is it too late for my brother to join me?” and the “can I bring my son?” factor, but it’s good to know that for the first time in Mad Bastard history we have actually sold out.

No more room at the inn!

Comfort Inn has another 20 rooms set aside for late bookers.

Comfort Inn has another 20 rooms set aside for late bookers.

Talking of selling out, the Travelodge is officially full! But fear thee not if thee does not have a room. The Comfort Inn does have room and is located only 10 mins away from the Travelodge and it’s a tad cheaper to boot at $92.99/night with the MBSR group discount, and it includes a complimentary breakfast (though sadly you’ll be gone before they serve it).

Just call them at 613-966-7703 and tell ‘em that you’re with the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally to get the lower rate. They have beds with two doubles or single queens. Just in case you need it, here’s the address: 200 Park St N  Belleville, ON K8P 2Y9 and a link to Google Maps.

Get thee on thy forum

Okay, by now costumes must be well underway, teams sorted and plans hatched. So don’t keep it all to yourselves, write about it on the MBSR forum and join Jamie Leonard with his very entertaining Steampunk quest for MBSR dominance. Go on, show us your gear.

Videographer wanted

We’re looking for someone with a decent camera and a decent knowledge in how to use it to come to the Mad Bastard and record it for posterity and our usual 3 min promo piece. If any of you may know such an individual, please contact us with their contact details.

Five weeks to go – The riders are in!

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But first, some quick reminders …

If you have a mental age of 5, you might actually benefit from them too!

If you have a mental age of 5, you might actually benefit from them too!

If you haven’t done so already, please be sure to book your Travelodge Hotel room! We have a block of rooms at $109 until May 22 on a first come first served basis. You should also register for the MBSR charity. Kids Help Phone is a great one and any money that you can raise is much appreciated. Click here to go to the registration page.

Oh and in case you don’t have a way to countdown the day, hours and minutes, we’ve inserted a handy countdown clock just over there to the right (up a bit, bit more, there it is). Fancy eh? Yep, no expense spared at the Mad Bastard HQ.

What? Only five weeks to go? Better get out of bed and start organizing it then.

Registrations

Scooterman got the most points in 2011 and won the rally.

Scooterman’s back and looking to retain the number 1 plate!

Okay, so all the registrations are in (well we’re still waiting on some info from some of the sponsors and a few registration payments to go through) but here’s what we have. As you can see we’ve got a damn good 96 riders this year, which is three down from the goddamn brilliant 99 sell out that we were hoping for.

But that’s okay with us, we’re jiggy with 96 and are looking forward to the best attended Mad Bastard to date. Did I mention that it’s also going to be the toughest as well? No? Oh dear, sadly no refunds at this stage.

Jamie’s scoot is currently being rebuilt by a dog …

So what’s of note? Well we think the best team name (to date – you have time to add/change yours) is Fifty Shades of Eh. And perhaps the maddest bastard is Mondo Lulu who is on a vintage 1968 Lambretta SX150.

Though of course we don’t know about costumes yet. Speaking of which don’t forget to check out Jamie’s forum updates and his Steampunk themed entry.

Anyway, for those brave souls that dared to put their mad hat into the ring, welcome and please go over the registration list below to ensure that your info is correct. Those in red mean that we’re missing something from you (we’ll be in touch soon), otherwise those not in a team, maybe you’d like to see if anyone listed might make a suitable teammate. If so, let us know and we’ll see if we can do some cosy matchmaking.

List too small grandad? Fear thee not, click ‘ere and put away the novelty sized magnifying glass.

And here's who's in!

And here’s who’s in!

Registration extended!

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Jamie’s steampunk theme is coming on nicely. Check out the MBSR forum for more and please feel free to start your own thread!

We’ve had a few fence sitters ask us to extend registration while they get they madness on. Since we still have a few spots we thought “why not” so we’ve pushed the registration deadline out till the Wednesday 8th of May.

For all those who have already registered please be sure to book your hotel rooms soonish. We have a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $109/night until the 22 May. Also, do not forget to register for the rally’s charity, the Kids Help Phone. There will be Mad Points awarded if you raise $200 or more and we’re working on a special prize for the one who raises the most. You’ll also help troubled kids who need to be able to pic up the phone and talk to someone, which is the whole point really.

Oh, and finally, as soon as we shut down the registration next week, we’ll start our countdown to the rally weekend with weekly updates right here. In the meantime, be sure to check out the Mad Bastard forum and Jamies posting on his Steampunk themed scooter and costume for some inspiration!

Jolly good. See you next week.

The 2013 grand prize

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Do you think you're mad enough?

Do you think you’re mad enough?

KYMCO have just announced that the winner of the 2013 Mad Bastard Scooter Rally will receive a brand new Agility City 50 4T scooter!

With stable 16″ wheels (much more stable than you no doubt), under seat storage space for your medication and a top box for a straitjacket, the Agility makes the perfect Mad Bastard machine.

The cost of this fine scoot for regular sane people is $2,995, but all you have to do is pay $195 to enter and be a right Mad Bastard for 24 hours and it’s yours*.

* Will have to compete with up to 99 other complete nutters.

Therapy Required Class opens tonight!

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Yes, it’s early. But the early bird catches the worm, and if you get up early to catch worms, then you’re a likely candidate for a little bit of therapy. So, if your scooter is between 110 and 200 cc, log into the registration at 9 PM ET and get yourself a spot on the Mad Bastard couch, so to speak, for some much required therapy.

Oh, and that means that we can bring the Day Release class up by a week also, so you Mad Fat Bastards in the Day Release Class will be able to to sign up on the 9th of April instead of the 15th. Any questions? No? Good, carry on but be sure to be back in the asylum before nightfall.

Your passenger is a guest

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If you’re mad enough to take a passenger on the MBSR, then you may be wondering if they need to register as a rider or a guest? Well, in a fit of madness we’ve decided to allow passengers to enrol as guests, thereby saving $95 off the MBSR sticker price.

We know, we’re too nice, but we think you should also know that that $100 saved is almost enough to buy the organizers a nice bottle of Lagavulin.

Nice we maybe, subtle we are not.