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Chris – You would be an excellent asset to the US GS Trophy team! I rode with you on several long and enduring days in the deep sand of the Pine Barrons and am confident that you have the skill, stamina and determination to successfully navigate a GS800 through the Tunisia desert and bring the trophy home!

Chris - Here is a great pic my wife took of you at XPLOR the Blue Ridge. !http://www.bmwxplor.com/system/assets/1213663270_gallery.jpg! http://www.bmwxplor.com/system/assets/1213663270_gallery.jpg

I've only had the pleasure of riding with you once, at Xplor Blue Ridge, but I had a great time- and you have a keen eye for keeping a group together, and obvious skill underneath a humble demeanor. GS trophy or not, I look forward to the next time you can teach me some things. -Jason

Hey Chris, Riding with you in the muddy hills of Hancock, NY this past weekend during ‘08 Quarry Run, proved to me again that you’re a “natural” - with true talent and amazing ability to adapt to various conditions. Besides your skill; your drive, focus and determination would make you the perfect candidate for the Trophy Team. I look forward to our next ride. Eugene

Chris, I know you’ve got the ridding ability, speed and experience to tackle Africa. Hey, if you can tackle NJ’s traffic, rocky Appalachian Mountains and deep sandy Pine Barrens on a bike you can ride anywhere! You’d be very good leading a team of riders through the desert. I know you’d make that f800 and rally suite look really good too! Good luck on making the team. I really hope this 1st blog of yours takes off!

Chris is perfect for Tunisia. Not only does he have the talent, but also, he's one of the best spokespersons for the sport of off rode riding, especially with BMWs. Last winter, I picked up the phone and asked Chris for some company. This is what he looked like during the ride: http://homepage.mac.com/docgonzo/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2008-02-11%2004.41.41%20-0800/Image-37B0FB26D89E11DC.jpg Just cut and paste the link to view, since this software doesn't seem to allow imbedded photos.

Chris Congratulations on making the top twenty. If anyone deserves this opportunity it is you. Always a great guy with a great attitude in the toughest of times! Best of luck

Chris is more passionate about riding his motorcycle then anyone I know. He is a great ambassador for BMW and the sport of off-road motorcycling. Without a doubt, he deserves to go to Tunisia! -carl

Chris, there's no question you are the man for the job. I think anyone would be not only happy, but excited, to have you as part of the team for this. The sands of south Jersey would seem the perfect prep for this, and you have that nailed! -- Jason

Chris, I have ridden with you on a few BMW Xplor events. Pine Barrens, Blueridge and I think you were at the BMW PC last year. Well, anyway, It's great that you were selected for this round and I'm positive you have what BMW is looking for. You have the great attitude, riding expertise, and personality that is necessary to spread the positive image of the BMW brand. I was on the Dakar in Va. when you were sweeping the advanced ride. I washed out my front wheel and went down . You were right behind me and before you stopped your bike , you were telling me to wait and let you help. Much appreciated !! You did a great job sweeping that day. I'm confident that you'd put 100% into this event and would have a great time doing it. You've always expressed the camaraderie and team spirit that is exemplified when wearing BMW on your bike. I remember at the Pine Barrens last year, BMW loaned you a 650 X, and you were extremely excited about it. You raved about the handling, suspension, and ease of control compared to other bikes you'd ridden in the past. I think you're a BMW rider for life. An addiction I also suffer from and quite frankly, don't care to be cured of. I hope you get the votes you need to get to Tunisia. Best of luck to you . Ride On !! John PS I made a dvd of xplor BR if you'd like a copy, send me your address in a PM @ B2H.

Chris, your a shoe-in for this trip - got my vote and 1000% support. Congrats, we'll be there with you in spirit -- gotta fill me in on the F800Gs, may be on my radar. -ed

I can can't thank you all enough for the support and kind words! I truly appreciate your efforts...And they will not be forgotten... Please continue to get the word out that I need everyone's support... and stay tuned!!

I believe Chris would make an excellent addition to the Tunisia event! He is a great rider with a quick smile and persistantly good humor: a perfect representative for BMW! !http://ehatcher.smugmug.com/photos/313769077_Y2wJu-M.jpg! Good luck Chris!

...........and committed to this endeavour. By making the time for it away from work, to the personal challenge of riding a motorcycle in a foreign country, there is no one more deserving. I hope he gets the nod and makes all of us proud. GO CHRIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! deerslayR

I am the big fan of two young and gifted riders in this community, Christ the "Toofas4uu" and Jason "the Stagehand". I rode with them in all Xplor events and many rides at NE section of ADV rider event in previous years. Chris is the guy definitely I want to see in Tunisia, representing all of us, we BMW enthusiast and XPLOR-ADVrider community, more than that the US of A in the GS event. I'm 100% sure Chris and Jason would easily roosted up the Tunisian desert, and back whith "the" #1 Trophy! Godspeed Christian!

I'd like to declare that Christian would make an excellent addition to Team USA for the Tunisia event! I've had the pleasure of riding with Christian for over two years; within this period I've seen him develop into an accomplished rally/enduro rider. He clearly has demonstrated that he has the drive and perseverance to finish an event of this magnitude. In addition to Chris's riding abilities, I'd like to point out that he is extremely professional in his actions “on and off the track”. He clearly processes the people skills that would allow him to bond within a group. I've seen him accomplish this first hand at our annual enduro. Please consider Christian, there is no one more deserving! Dave Nash President Motorcycle Competition Inc.

Chris congrats on the top 20 you def. deserve the opportunity. He not only has amazing skills on a bike but is always willing to help out in any situation whether it is on or off a bike. Good luck!! Sent from the road.......

Chris is a very deserving, dedicated rider. He has excellent skills and is a very well rounded, patient person that has taught me a lot on a bike. He always gives 110% in anything that he is involved in and this would be no different. Chris is a go anywhere do anything people person an excellent friend and rider and he is perfect for this trip.