Race Organizer:

• Robert Helms - DirtMerchantAdventures@gmail.com

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Race Formats:

• Mass starts with Neutral Roll-Outs through Rapid City.​

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Driving Directions:

• Rapid City is located on PTH 24, 6 kms west of PTH 10, 30 kms north of Brandon.

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Registration:

• Online registration is encouraged, recommended and available at Zone4.

• • Registration ($40)

  • No MCA Race Licenses required, no Day Permits required.​

• Choose which distance (40, 80, 130) you want to race in.

• Walk-up registrations will be accepted, but early registration is encouraged.

• Walk-up Registrations (day of event): $50 (cash or EFT)

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Race Day Sign-In

• Look for us in the park pavillion for Race Day Registration/Sign-In.

• All riders must Sign-In in order to get their race number plates.

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Date & Times:

• All races take place on TBD.

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130 km Race

• 7:30 Registration/Sign-In Opens

• 7:45 Call-Ups

• 8:00 Start

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all racers started.

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80 km Race

• 9:15 Call-Ups

• 9:30 Start

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all racers started.

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40 km Ride

• 10:30 Registration/Sign-In Closes

• 10:45 Call-Ups

• 11:00 Start

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all riders started.

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2 km Family Fun Ride

• 11:00 Registration/Sign-In Closes

• 11:30 Call-Ups

• 11:45 Start

• Neutral Roll-Out will be used to get all riders started.

 

Start/Finish:

• All races will start and finish at the park on 1st Ave. in Rapid City.

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Categories:

• 40/80/130 km Male

• 40/80/130 km Female

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Awards:

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

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

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Race Regulations:

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

• All racers will be given a race number plate at registration. These numbers need to affixed to the handlebars for identification during the race.

• 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.

• E-Bikes are welcome, under specific conditions:

  • must be pedal-assisted.

  • if it cannot be pedalled for locomotion, then it is not permitted.

  • E-Bikes will not be eligible for any prizing.

  • No Surrons, or similar e-motos permitted.  

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Navigation:

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

• Course will be marked with Turn Arrows.

• Paper Maps or Turn-By-Turn Directions (strip maps) will not be provided.

• GPX for 40 km:

  • 40 km GPX

• GPX for 80 km:

  • 80 km GPX

• GPX for 130 km: 

  • 130 km GPX​​

 

​Parking:

• ​Parking is available along 1st Ave. near the Start/Finish lines. 

 

​Water & Supplies:

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• Aid Stations will be setup on the 40, 80 & 130 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.

• We will be riding on public roads, please obey the rules of the road.

• Keep your head up at all times.

• Be courteous to others.

• You are responsible for you!

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Washrooms:

• Washrooms will be available at the campground in the park.

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