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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL 6, 12 AND 24 HOUR RACES:
You must wear a helmet.
No exceptions. You must observe the
Illinois
rules of the road…generally that means ride on the right, ride single file, and
do not run stop signs. No exceptions.
We will assess penalties and won’t hesitate to disqualify any participant who we
observe being discourteous or riding unsafely.
There will be no support vehicles on the night loop
or short loop. Support vehicles are permitted on
the long loop but are NOT allowed to directly follow
their riders. Leap frogging only is acceptable.
There will be a mass start for all racers at
6:30AM
the morning of the event. All 24 hour
racers will group at the head of the field.
Behind them, will be the 6 and 12 hour racers.
Always an issue at the end of timed races such as 12/24 events is not enough time
to finish a short loop. Where
“short” loops are of significant distance, this impacts results, especially
if hoping to qualify for RAAM. We have approval from the UMCA to use the following
“end of race” method in addressing this situation. Riders who pass the lap counter
prior to, but not following the official event ending time, will be permitted to
complete one more lap of the short loop. (In the
case of this course, 8.0 miles) Upon completing the loop, the total mileage will
be divided by the total time to arrive at an average speed which will be multiplied
times the official event time. (total extended miles ridden divided by total extended
elapsed time = ave mph. Average mph X 6/12 or 24 hours will be the official distance
awarded to the rider.)
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