18 Hours - Scouts Honor

Hey folks! 

Its been a little bit since we last posted, but thats because we've been hard at work to bring you a world class endurance mountain bike race!  Here are just a few of the new things you'll find on our site!

- Richmond ASR has gone live with our newsletter functionality! Sign up on the top left corner of your screen! 
- You dont want to miss out on serious mountain bike talk and 18 hour info!   
- Added Junior Categories!  Junior Solo and 4 person team
- Mad cash is up for grabs this year for all categories!  Are you showing up for the paycheck???
- Lemans start - get ready for a real endurance lap race start!!!


Summer is almost over - lets start getting those teams together!!!

Peace -
Billy

Hey folks, ASR is really excited about our new newsletter functionality of our website! To sign up for our newsletter and keep up with all things regarding adventure sports and racing... click here http://www.18hoursscoutcamp.com

(Our sponsor "Groundforce IT" knows networking...both residential and business - so keep them in mind when you need network support since they do a great job in supporting our sport)

Demystifying VOIP and IP Telephony 

A buyers guide for phone systems

 

If you've been approached by a phone system vendor recently, you may have found yourself lost in terms like "VOIP" and "IP Telephony" or "IP/PBX." It's easy to get caught up in the jargon, but don't. A basic understanding of how calls are routed and a focused approached to buying is the key to making the right decision. Here is a quick explanation and our guide to help you select a system. If you have additional questions, contact GroundForceIT. We're here to help!

"How Does My Phone System Make Phone Calls?"
Most local and long distance calls are routed to a major phone carrier network (i.e. Verizon, Paetec, Comcast) whose core systems have been in place for decades. Calls are guaranteed to have a certain call quality. Once the call hits the carrier's network, it's their responsibility. It's important to go with a good phone company. Calls may also be made across the Internet, as discussed below. 

An IP Telephony (IP/PBX or IP Phone) system simply uses your Local Area Network (LAN) as the transport mechanism (versus separate cabling exclusively for the phone system) for calls from the handset on your desk to the phone system in the telecom closet in your office. Once there, the call will go to the phone carrier (i.e. Verizon, Paetec, Comcast). This is especially beneficial in new office buildouts as only one data cable needs to be dropped at each employee workstation area resulting in a cost savings.

VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol or Voice Over the Public Internet) is a service that uses the public Internet for placing/routing phone calls instead of a traditional phone carrier network. As a general rule, VOIP providers are less expensive than traditional phone carriers, but customers have no control over the quality of service when the call gets routed over the Internet.

If you have an IP/PBX, it will either connect to a traditional phone company with traditional services, (you may have heard of a T1, POTS lines or PRI) or it may connect to a VOIP provider.

How to Choose a Phone System
Whether you purchase a traditional phone system or an IP-based phone system, your main focus should be how easy it is to make and receive calls. Secondly, determine what additional services you need from you system. For example, do you need voicemails to automatically route to an email account? Make sure you have the support you need from the manufacturer and installation company. Lastly, as mentioned at the top of this article, go with a good phone carrier.

Hey Folks!
18 Hour price increase happens June 1!
Start getting those teams together!

Register here: http://raceit.com/search/event.aspx?event=233d354c-844d-4316-a15b-49d512edca2a.aspx

Info here http://www.18hoursscoutcamp.com/

18 Hours Scouts Honor Endurance Mountain Bike Race
November 5-6
Later - Billy

Start getting those teams together! 
2011 is shaping up nice!

More to come -

Registration opens April 1st!  It happens here: http://raceit.com/search/event.aspx?event=233d354c-844d-4316-a15b-49d512edca2a.aspx

Almost forgot!

We are going to cap registration this year at 450 participants!
Get yours early!

See you there!
Billy

Hey folks,
April 1st is the day our registration goes live!
Be sure to get your spot early!  Especially if you want a cabin!

Later-
Billy

Hey folks,
Check us out on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/18-Hours-Scouts-Honor/152180731505842


November 5-6, 2011
Peace-
Billy

Groundforce IT has become the first sponsor to sign up for the 18 Hours Scouts Honor Top Racer Purse.

Groundforce IT can help with your small or medium size business computer and network needs. If you are a mountain biker and a business own, consider supporting those businesses that support your sport. Give Groundforce IT a call http://groundforceit.com/ and just explore what they can do for your business.
We look forward to a long and exciting relationship with Groundforce IT and to getting out there and riding with Groundforce IT president, Ethan Seltzer, on the fat tire bikes!