Rules:
- ALL BIKES ALLOWED e.g. you can race your mountain bike.
- All participants must sign a waiver
- Riders must wear ANSI approved helmets and wear them at all times when riding a bicycle
- You should sign up for an age group based on your age on race day.
- Riders must carry at least two spare tubes, a flat kit, a manual pump, and a multi-tool. A quick link and a chain breaker are suggested.
- Ensure your bottle cages can handle rough roads. Do not use seatpost-mounted “rocket launcher” bottle cages or you may injure a following rider. Hydration packs are suggested.
- Centerline rule will be strictly enforced. The course uses many narrow roads that are open to traffic.
- At 2:00PM (start + 4hrs) racers will be stopped at Rest Stop 3 at the top of the Second Peak (mile 22.5), and STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to return directly to the Winery (6 miles 600′ climbing, 1,600 descending).
- At 4:00PM (start + 6hrs) racers will be stopped at Rest Stop 4 (mile 35.8), and will be driven to the finish. We do not want to risk leaving anyone on the course in the dark.
- Cancellation, postponement or re-routing of course due to dangerous conditions at the discretion of land owner, law enforcement, and the promoter.
Warnings:
- Expect this to be the hardest ride you have ever attempted. Three Peaks makes BSG look easy. It is harder than ORAMM. It will make you cry.
- The course is extremely complex and while every effort will be made to ensure there are an abundance of knowledgeable course marshals and clear signage, you are ultimately responsible to find your way home. Rely on your cue sheet, and do not blindly follow the rider ahead of you.
- Variable weather conditions leading up to or on the day of the event may result in extreme riding conditions.
- The rider and bicycle should be in top condition before attempting this race.
- Every year someone blows out a $100 tubular tire five minutes into the race and goes home. Don’t be that guy – use clinchers.
- Much of the course is on public and private roadways that are open to traffic – stay to the side of the roadway at all times.
- Approximately 80% of the course is on unpaved roads and trails that may be extremely rough, covered in deep potholes, rocks, downed trees, and other obstacles.
- The course includes several very steep, technical descents where participants have clocked speeds in excess of 50 MPH. On unpaved roads. If you fly off a switchback and no one sees you, the bears will find you before we know you are missing. Think about that.
- All participants will have $10,000 in additional medical coverage provided via the insurance policy for the event.
- This race will be epic.
- Don’t give up.
- There are no refunds.
Registration:
- Registration is capped at 250 riders across all categories.
- Register online at BikeReg.com
- Online registration $50, $30 for the Half; April 1 goes up to $60/$40; September 1 goes to $70/$50. Online closes 11:59PM Thursday, September 20.
- On-site registration open 8:30-9:30. $80/$60.
- There are no refunds.
Prizes:
- The first three male and female racers in the Full distance race will receive equal cash payout: 1st=$250, 2nd=$150, 3rd=$100.
- Prizes three deep for every category.
- Award presentation 15 minutes after 10th place finish, winners must be present at awards ceremony to collect their prizes.
