VBA Cache

**Jared** · 05-01-2014, 01:05 AM

I saw this being done on another forum and liked the idea. It gives members a great opportunity to meet up with other members near them.

This is the Cache Box. For simplicity we will often refer to the cache box as "the cache" but the cache is actually not the box but rather a token placed inside the box by the last rider to acquire it. The box must always contain 3 items: (1) The cache (2) Pen (3) Note Pad (journal)

What is the cache? To start the game, I will place a small item inside the box which is called the "cache". This item is the prize or reward for the next rider who acquires the box. The cache can be anything you want to pass on to the next rider. The only rule is that it must fit neatly inside the box. Typical cache items include: pins, stickers, small state souvenirs, coins, stamps, cards, etc. Try to make the cache something personal and interesting. Be creative! It may be something about you, your city/state/province, occupation, etc.

How do I get the cache? You follow this thread and the journey of the cache. When the cache is in your proximity, you make arrangements with the current holder of the cache to meet for a cache exchange. If you want to follow the progress, you should subscribe to this thread and have an automatic email sent to you whenever there is a new post.

What do we do when we meet to exchange the cache? You should do three things (1) Take a photo of the riders involved in the cache exchange. The typical photo is one with both riders, both bikes, and the cache box being passed by hand to the other rider. (2) Make an entry on the note pad with the following: Date of exchange - GPS coordinates and/or physical address of the exchange location - VBA screen names of both riders - Any other notes or message you wish to include into the cache journal.

I have the cache, now what do I do? (1) Remove the cache token left in the box by the previous rider to keep as your prize (2) Replace the cache with one of your own to pass to the next rider (3) Come back to this thread and post a report of the exchange including the photo. (4) Arrange an exchange with another rider to keep the cache moving.

How much time do I have to pass the cache? We understand that depending on location and season it may take longer, but we ask that you try to move it within a week and do your best to keep the cache moving as quickly as possible. If you are unable to arrange an exchange with another rider within that time, please consider mailing the cache box to another rider. We just don't want to have the cache stalled somewhere for several weeks.

What if we can't meet at the same time? In some cases it will be allowed to "geocache" the box. Let's say that you can only ride on a Tuesday but your cache exchange partner can't ride until Saturday. You can arrange with your partner to hide the box in a safe location where only your partner will find it. You must give clear directions to the location. When you place the box, take a photo and post it here telling us what you are doing. When the partner gets the box, he/she will post a photo of the cache retrieval. The downside to this is if the other partner is unable to retrieve the box within a week, you will need to go back and retrieve it or arrange for another rider to get it. Use this provision as a last resort.

Please don't get too hung up on the "rules". Try your best to keep the cache moving, but do whatever makes sense in your particular situation. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance from us or your fellow VBA members. The objective is to have an excuse to ride, meet other riders, and have a new experience.

I'm excited to see this game played out. It can be a great way for you to ride to places you otherwise wouldn't and share the experience with other VBA members who share your passion for riding.

GAME ON!

Bud2rat · 05-01-2014, 07:04 AM

Cool idea.

**cnc** · 05-01-2014, 07:24 AM

Sounds fun, good idea. A bit like the video exchange " why we ride", wonder where it is now?

vulcanguy · 05-01-2014, 08:00 AM

Hi Jared!
What a great idea, count me in!
Let the game begin.
Cheers

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2014, 10:06 AM

Sounds like it could be fun

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2014, 10:56 AM

Sounds neat.

**minst7877** · 05-02-2014, 08:54 AM

Cool idea I'm in.

DC

George · 05-02-2014, 09:31 AM

Sounds great

**Top Cat** · 02-06-2015, 06:32 PM

Did this idea ever materialize

**MAS Tequila** · 02-07-2015, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnc

Sounds fun, good idea. A bit like the video exchange " why we ride", wonder where it is now?

I have it.

Who wants it next?

MT

talon · 02-08-2015, 11:40 AM

Sounds like it could be fun.

rickyboy · 02-08-2015, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnc

Sounds fun, good idea. A bit like the video exchange " why we ride", wonder where it is now?

This sounds a lot like "geo cacheing" ......
Oh and Norm ? .......the last time I saw the "Why We Ride" ....I gave it to our illustrious leader Jared when he breezed through 100 Mile House. But where it is now is anyones guess.

dabull · 02-08-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I have it.

Who wants it next?

MT

Where are you?

**MAS Tequila** · 02-08-2015, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabull

Where are you?

Boca Raton FL

MT

**Jared** · 02-08-2015, 04:08 PM

I don't know where this is. I honestly can't even remember the name of the person I passed it on to.

I have a couple of those ROK boxes and will get another one prepped and started for the next riding season.

05-01-2014, 01:05 AM	#1
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	VBA Cache I saw this being done on another forum and liked the idea. It gives members a great opportunity to meet up with other members near them. This is the Cache Box. For simplicity we will often refer to the cache box as "the cache" but the cache is actually not the box but rather a token placed inside the box by the last rider to acquire it. The box must always contain 3 items: (1) The cache (2) Pen (3) Note Pad (journal) What is the cache? To start the game, I will place a small item inside the box which is called the "cache". This item is the prize or reward for the next rider who acquires the box. The cache can be anything you want to pass on to the next rider. The only rule is that it must fit neatly inside the box. Typical cache items include: pins, stickers, small state souvenirs, coins, stamps, cards, etc. Try to make the cache something personal and interesting. Be creative! It may be something about you, your city/state/province, occupation, etc. How do I get the cache? You follow this thread and the journey of the cache. When the cache is in your proximity, you make arrangements with the current holder of the cache to meet for a cache exchange. If you want to follow the progress, you should subscribe to this thread and have an automatic email sent to you whenever there is a new post. What do we do when we meet to exchange the cache? You should do three things (1) Take a photo of the riders involved in the cache exchange. The typical photo is one with both riders, both bikes, and the cache box being passed by hand to the other rider. (2) Make an entry on the note pad with the following: Date of exchange - GPS coordinates and/or physical address of the exchange location - VBA screen names of both riders - Any other notes or message you wish to include into the cache journal. I have the cache, now what do I do? (1) Remove the cache token left in the box by the previous rider to keep as your prize (2) Replace the cache with one of your own to pass to the next rider (3) Come back to this thread and post a report of the exchange including the photo. (4) Arrange an exchange with another rider to keep the cache moving. How much time do I have to pass the cache? We understand that depending on location and season it may take longer, but we ask that you try to move it within a week and do your best to keep the cache moving as quickly as possible. If you are unable to arrange an exchange with another rider within that time, please consider mailing the cache box to another rider. We just don't want to have the cache stalled somewhere for several weeks. What if we can't meet at the same time? In some cases it will be allowed to "geocache" the box. Let's say that you can only ride on a Tuesday but your cache exchange partner can't ride until Saturday. You can arrange with your partner to hide the box in a safe location where only your partner will find it. You must give clear directions to the location. When you place the box, take a photo and post it here telling us what you are doing. When the partner gets the box, he/she will post a photo of the cache retrieval. The downside to this is if the other partner is unable to retrieve the box within a week, you will need to go back and retrieve it or arrange for another rider to get it. Use this provision as a last resort. Please don't get too hung up on the "rules". Try your best to keep the cache moving, but do whatever makes sense in your particular situation. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance from us or your fellow VBA members. The objective is to have an excuse to ride, meet other riders, and have a new experience. I'm excited to see this game played out. It can be a great way for you to ride to places you otherwise wouldn't and share the experience with other VBA members who share your passion for riding. GAME ON! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2014, 07:04 AM	#2
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Cool idea. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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05-01-2014, 07:24 AM	#3
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Sounds fun, good idea. A bit like the video exchange " why we ride", wonder where it is now? __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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05-01-2014, 08:00 AM	#4
vulcanguy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aylmer Quebec Posts: 987	Hi Jared! What a great idea, count me in! Let the game begin. Cheers __________________ Some days your the pigeon...some days your the statue! "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
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05-01-2014, 10:06 AM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Sounds like it could be fun __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2014, 10:56 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Sounds neat. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-02-2014, 08:54 AM	#7
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Cool idea I'm in. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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05-02-2014, 09:31 AM	#8
George Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilberforce, Ontario Canada Posts: 455	Sounds great
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02-06-2015, 06:32 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Did this idea ever materialize __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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02-08-2015, 11:40 AM	#11
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	Sounds like it could be fun. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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02-08-2015, 04:08 PM	#15
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I don't know where this is. I honestly can't even remember the name of the person I passed it on to. I have a couple of those ROK boxes and will get another one prepped and started for the next riding season. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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