• How do I know what time to be at my starting point?

• When I have completed my stage, what do I do for transportation?

• Is it okay to leave belongings at the start of my stage?

• What if I get hurt?

• What happens if the teammate before me doesn’t finish their stage?

• How does it work at night?

• Is it possible to get lost?

How do I know what time to be at my starting point?
To be sure, this is key to your team’s success! It is difficult to predict with accuracy how long it will take your teammates to complete the stages ahead of your start. Each team can come up with their own solution but a suggestion is to have teammates phone in when they finish their stage. They can call a Team Manager, who will coordinate with each remaining member, or directly notify the person that is to start several stages following. Remember to allow for travel time and set up time.

When I have completed my stage, what do I do for transportation?
Transportation to and from checkpoints is the responsibility of each team. You should arrange in advance for a ride from a teammate.

Is it okay to leave belongings at the start of my stage?
We don't recommend leaving anything unattended. Your belongings are your responsibility. Arrange with a teammate to take care of your belongings. .

What if I get hurt?
Event Officials will be patrolling the course. First-aid kits as well as emergency supplies of food and beverages will be available at Transition Areas. As a precaution, you must carry a whistle and are encouraged to carry a cell phone in the unlikely chance that you are alone on the course. An emergency phone number will be printed on the maps issued to you at the start of your stage.

What happens if the teammate before me doesn’t finish their stage?
Each stage has been assigned a Default Start Time. At this time of day, all remaining people waiting to begin their stage will be sent on their way.

How does it work at night?
Several precautions are in place for night stages. All participants on the course MUST provide and display a flashing red light (facing rearwards) and a bright navigation light facing forwards. It is strongly recommended that cyclists also use a bar-mounted headlight. Participants may be ACCOMPANIED by another person (team member or not) who has completed a waiver and checked in as an escort at the stage start.

Is it possible to get lost?
Yes, you can get lost if you do not closely follow your maps or learn how the trail is marked. Please review the instructional videos on this website as well as the kit provided to your team captain. If you do get lost, call the emergency number on your maps and a course official will guide you back on to the trail or have someone pick you up.