Race Rules
There are none. It’s the Texas Cage Match of mountain biking.Just kidding. We do have a few rules and they're pretty simple.
#1: Being a dick is not allowed – this is rule #1. You’re all big boys and girls – you can handle the salty language. If you’re ‘that’ guy (or girl – you know you’re out there too) you’re going to find zero-tolerance for dick-ish behavior once you get here. You do not want to get called into our woodshed to have this discussion. And if you’re one of those super-aggro, win-at-any-cost folks…well, maybe this isn’t the event for you.
#2: No littering. Call this “Rule 1B”. Dropping your empty gel packets on the course will earn you an immediate disqualification. Without a refund. I can’t say this any more simply: I live here. Do not throw your crap on the ground in my backcountry. Do the crime, stack the time.
#3: Towing is not allowed. It's a mountain bike race, not a circus act.
#4: You must check in at all checkpoints and stage finishes within 30 seconds of your teammate (when applicable). The penalty for missing this mark will be a 60-minute hit on the GC. Violation of the spirit of this rule (repeatedly waiting 30 feet from the check-in for your partner to appear) will also get you an invite to the woodshed.
#5: About time cuts: They’ll be generous, but they will be enforced. Like the BC Bike Race, if you miss the cut you’ll be out of the race, but you WILL be allowed to ride in the remaining stages.
We’ll be adding to this section periodically. The rules are pretty basic and we don’t feel as if we need to manage every little thing. When and if it becomes apparent that we need to spell things out a bit more formally you’ll find that info here.
Have a specific question about the rules? Got a suggestion? Email us.
