Rules and Regulations

SAFETY BRIEFING: Attendance is required for each participant and will be held one hour prior to the start of the event (3pm). We will discuss up-to-the-minute official changes, details, maps, equipment, course safety and restrictions. Any and all questions about the event must be presented prior to or during the briefing.

CHECKPOINTS: Checkpoints are set up at specific locations. Each checkpoint attendant will log, get the signature of and clear each participant. If it is determined by event personnel that a participant should for any reason, based on safety, times, welfare, health, weather, support, equipment, the event itself, failure to check in and out, or any other preparedness or cause, shall not continue, they will be removed from the event. Any and all decisions, based on the letter of the law or the spirit of the law, are at the discretion of event officials and are FINAL.

RULES: Rules are designed for the purpose of safety, uniqueness in event and fairness for yourself as well as the other participants. Participants must adhere to the rules to remain in the event.

There are only two divisions of participant: Women’s and Men’s.

***Racers must check in by 2:00pm on the day of the Event. Try to make it as early as you can to facilitate the quickest registration possible.

PAYMENT INFO: There is a $350 entry fee up until NOON on August 10th, 2007. After that, the fee will increase to $400 until registration closes at 2pm on August 24th, 2007. All online transactions are Credit Card Only. We Accept VISA and MasterCard (either Credit or Debit) for online transactions.

1: The same bicycle frame must be used by the same participant for the duration of the event.

2: All participants must have, and are required to wear at all times on their person, a helmet and gloves.

3: No secondary transport equipment is allowed [e.g., skis, sleds, parachutes], only bicycle and human power.

4: A participant must follow routes as described in writing, or officially
amended at event briefing, for the entire event.

5: The course is not marked. A participant should ride the course ahead of time. He/she must have full knowledge of the routing of the portion of the course or loops of the course that he/she plans to ride prior to riding that portion/loop during the event.

6: Lack of knowledge of the event, of the racer briefing, of course routing, of location of checkpoints, or of the event rules, is not acceptable defense in the occurrence of a protest or adjustment of time or position by officials.

7: A participant must be within 1 hour of the leader on the S&M Loops [Loops 1 & 2] and within 3 hours of the leader on the "Night Loop". Under no circumstances shall a racer leave on the #4-Grays/Torres Loop after official sunrise.

8: A one minute minimum is required at each checkpoint, where you, the participant, must personally sign in, verify your condition with the event officials and your intention to continue or to pull out.

9: Each participant must present at least 30 inches of reflective tape anywhere on the rear portion of his or her cycle and or clothing that will be worn for the entire event. Officials will check all reflective requirments at specified. checkpoint.

10: A support crew & vehicle is required on the night loop. This can be supported on most of the route by a 2-wheel drive vehicle. However, all support vehicles must have a 3’x 3’ highly visible sign attached to the back of the vehicle with the words "BIKE RIDERS AHEAD". Do not block your license plates or tail lights. Your emergency flashers must be on at all times that you are not maintaining the normal speed of traffic. The day loops are not attainable the entire way by vehicle and crews are encouraged to set up base in Montezuma.

11: A participant or support crew must notify the next checkpoint dow-lineor Revenge Headquarters if for any reason you, the participant, are not able to continue the event. Failure to do so could result in notification of law enforcement officers, Search & Rescue, emergency services and/or the cancellation of the entire event-- all of which could be billed to you for payment.

12: The official Night Loop Checkpoint is at TBA Check Point. Before departing on the night loop, each participant is required to have installed/ attached, 4 separate lighting devices that are visible, in working condition, and illuminated.
One front head-light/lamp providing steady bright continuous light.
One rear tail-light/lamp providing steady bright continuous light.
One rear strobe flashing/blinking light/lamp providing bright light.
Rear reflective tape measuring at least 30 inches in length must be placed on the bike or clothing or backpack that will be used for the entire event.
AT LEAST ONE FRONT LIGHT AND ONE REAR LIGHT IS TO REMAIN ON DURING DARK HOURS REGARDLESS OF LOCATION ON COURSE. EXCEPTIONS MADE WHEN PORTAGING OR CARRYING YOUR BIKE.

13: No drafting is allowed during any portion of the event. No other racer, support person nor any other person, may be in front of or give the appearance of being in front of any racer at any time. Support crews are allowed alongside a participant on bike or foot and may carry any support for the participant except the participant’s bicycle and its normal components.

14: Any and all decisions, based on either the letter of the law or the spirit of the law, are at the discretion of event officials and are FINAL.

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