Info

Race Organizer:

• Robert Helms - ChainringMassacre@gmail.com

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Race Formats:

• Mass starts with Neutral Roll-Outs starting on PR 355.​

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Driving Directions:

• Squirrel Hills Recreation Area - Just west of Minnedosa on PR 355..

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Registration:

• Online registration is encouraged, recommended and available at Zone4. (closes Friday August 24th at 11:59 pm)

• Online Registration (click for link to Zone4.ca)

• If you do not have an MCA Race License there is a $20 Day Permit Fee that is paid online when you register.

• Choose which distance (40, 80, 160) you want to race in.

• Walk-up registrations will be accepted, but will cost will be $60, which covers registration fee and MCA Day Permit.

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Cost:

• For MCA licensed riders: All distances: $35 registration.

• Non-licensed riders must purchase a Day Permit ($20) in addition to the $35 registration fee.

• Walk-up Registrations (day of event): $60 (cash or EFT)

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Times:

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160 km Race

• 7:00 Registration/Sign-In Opens

• 7:15 Call-Ups

• 7:30 Start (if all riders are ready before 7:30, then we will start earlier)

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all racers onto PR 355.

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80 km Race

• 10:15 Call-Ups

• 10:30 Start (if all riders are ready before 10:30, then we will start earlier)

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all racers onto PR 355.

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40 km Ride

• 11:30 Registration/Sign-In Closes

• 11:45 Call-Ups

• 12:00 Start (if all riders are ready before 12:00, then we will start earlier)

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all racers onto PR 355.

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Categories:

• 40/80/160 km Male

• 40/80/160 km Female

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Awards:

• Prizing will start once there are 60 or registered riders.

• Prizing amounts will be based upon total number of registrations - more registrations - more prizes! ​

• Prizes will be given to the top 3 finishers in each category after races have finished.

• Podiums will take place the top 3 finishers in each category have been determined.

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Race Regulations:

• All racers bikes must operate a bicycle with both front and rear working brakes.

• All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on-course and off-course.

• Riders shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.

• A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any faster rider to overtake without obstructing.

• The organizer and/or officials retains the full right to refuse any rider from racing.

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Navigation:

• A GPS device (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) is highly recommended.

  • ​See course maps below for GPX files.

• Courses will be marked with Turn Arrows.

• No Paper Maps or Turn-By-Turn Directions (strip maps) will be provided.​​​​​​​​

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​Parking:

​Limited parking will be available on site. Parking will be available on the north side of PR 355 - please respect the NO PARKING signs on PR 355 to make it safer for all involved.

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​Water & Supplies:

• Aid Stations will be setup on both the 160 km and 80 km courses

• No caching of water or supplies​ on the course is permitted.

• No outside assistance other than at the identified Aid Stations.

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Courtesy and Safety:

• This is not a closed course - the course is open and the public can access the course at any point.

• Keep your head up at all times.

• Be courteous to others.

• You are responsible for you!

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Washrooms:

• Washrooms (port-a-potties) will be available at the Start/Finish area.

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