Race Organizer:

• Robert Helms - DirtMerchantAdventures@gmail.com

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Race Formats:

• Mass starts grouped by race distance.​

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Driving Directions:

• Gimli is located on PTH 9, an hour north of Winnipeg.

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Registration:

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

• • Registration ($80)

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

• Choose which distance (Full, Half) you want to race in.

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

• Walk-up Registrations (day of event): $100 (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.

• 9:00 Registration/Sign-In Opens​​

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All Race Distances

• 9:15 Call-Ups

• 9:30 Start

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Start/Finish:

• All races will start and finish at TBD.

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Categories:

• Full/Half Male

• Full/Half 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:

• First and foremost, this is a Fat Bike Race - minimum tire width is 3.8" (both front & back).

• 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:

• GPX files will be provided, and a GPS computer (Garmin, Wahoo, or similar device) is mandatory for all participants.

• Course will NOT be marked with Turn Arrows.

• Follow the rider in front of you, and hope they know where they're going...

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​Parking:

• ​Parking is available, and will be identified as soon a the race start location is revealed. 

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​Water & Supplies:

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• If there is a 30 km race, there is a potential for a checkpoint at the turn around point (middle of nowhere)

• There will be no Aid Stations along the course.

• There will be Water, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and perhaps some smokies awaiting you at the Finish Line.

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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 will be available at the TBD.

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