FM.24.07

Information

  1. The race is at Johnnys Pizza on N. Highland on September 8th and September 9th.
  2. Show up early! Everyone must be registered, paid, and have the waiver signed by 11:00 Saturday OR THEY CAN NOT RACE. There will be no parking available at Johnnys so please ride over or arrange a drop-off. The registration table will be outside in the parking lot.
  3. There will be a small space for sleeping at Johnnys after closing hours so bring a pillow. (But feel free to leave Johnnys for sleeping/eating/etc.)
  4. There will be bands performing Saturday night
  5. Beer specials will be available at Johnnys.
  6. There will be hand-screened posters and T-shirts, as well as various other merchandise, available for sale at the race so remember your folding money!
  7. The race ends at 12:00 pm on Sunday the last rider must be in before then for the lap to count. Closing ceremonies including prizes will commence at 1:00 pm.
  8. Working front and rear visibility lights are required (by us and by law) for racing at night. Helmets are highly recommended.
  9. Non-racers may hang out and party during Johnnys regular hours. When Johnnys closes at 3am, only registered racers can stay.
  10. Suggested Route: here
  11. Dont forget: Lights, WARM riding gear (it may or may not get cold this weekend), tubes, pump and other tools, pillow, etc.
  12. Stay positive, have fun, ride bikes!

Official Rules

  1. This is a checkpoint race. You dont have to stick to the defined route, you only have to hit the checkpoints in order.
  2. You need to demonstrate that your bicycle has working lights, both front and rear, at the time of registration.
  3. Your riding privileges can be revoked by the race officials on the basis of impairment or failure to abide by rules and directions.
  4. Team number must be displayed at all times on your bicycle.
  5. If you see a downed/disabled or otherwise looks like they are hurt rider, you must stop to offer assistance. (If they are just having mechanical problems like a flat you do not need to stop)
  6. All rules of the road must be followed.
  7. Teams are accountable for the whereabouts of their team members.
  8. There are no rider substitutions. No riders may be added to a team after registration ends.
  9. There will be no multiple registration. Each rider can only register for one team and one category.
  10. There are no limitations on equipment used to race with the exception that it must be human powered.
  11. You have to have yourself and your team registered by 11:00am, September 8th to compete.
  12. Race is from 12 noon, September 8th, to 12 noon, September 9th.
  13. We race, RAIN OR SHINE. There will be no refunds issued once the race begins.
  14. All participants will abide to the requests of the staff at Johnnys.
  15. You may not park a car at Johnnys during the race. There just isnt space. Sorry!
  16. How to get disqualified without refund/freebies/prizes/fun: If you piss off the employees at Johnnys and are asked to leave their property, you will be disqualified If you cheat, you will be disqualified. Its not cool. Much of this is on the honor system. * If the race officials decide for any reason to disqualify you, you will be disqualified
  17. And finally Race officials have the last call in all disputes. Let us know if you have any.

Recommendations

  1. It is recommended that each racer learn the course before the beginning of the race. Do not expect a parade lap. If you dont know the route, get with rider who does and learn it.
  2. It is recommended that each team member carry a form of communication in case of emergency. (We will have a phone number and car for teams to call for medical emergencies but thats it)
  3. It is recommended that if you choose to deviate from the set course that you alert your teammates to your changes and do so at your own risk.

Lap Definition and Counting

  1. Each team will be issued an RFID tag. The first tag is free, lose it and pay 10 dollars to get another one. Lose that one and the next one is 50 dollars.
  2. Tags must be swiped at all 4 checkpoints and the start/stop at Johnnys (in the official order) for a lap to count.
  3. Laps start and stop at Johnnys Pizza, Highland Ave.
  4. Lap can be forfeited at the discretion of the teams. In case of forfeiture of a lap, the previous incomplete lap will be invalidated.
  5. Riders interested in competing for fastest lap or having their lap times tracked must make sure that their name is associated with their lap after completion of their lap.
  6. All laps must be completed by 12 noon, September 9th for the laps to count.