Mountain Bike

CLASSIC DIVISION

Parking is allowed in the Parking Lot at Strathcona Parkway – Duncan Bay Logging Road intersection.

Mandatory bike check-in starts at 8:15 am and all bikes must be checked in by 09:45 am.

BIKES WILL NOT BE CHECKED IN AFTER 9:45 A.M. FOR SAFETY REASONS BIKES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CHECKED WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE AND THE TEAM WILL BE  DISQUALIFIED.

Bike numbers will be supplied at the bike check-in and must be affixed to all bikes. Team number must be clearly visible on the chest and back of each cyclist. It is the cyclists’ responsibility to have their bikes in safe working order.

Equipment specifications:

– Mountain bikes are not allowed to have road bike attachments (aero bars, etc.).
– All cyclists must wear an approved (CPSC, ASTM, ANSI or SNELL) cycling helmet with strap done up at all times.
– Gravel bikes and cyclocross bikes allowed in Classic division only.

 No drafting behind any moving object will be tolerated. No help is allowed with wheel/tire changes or other repairs.

Observe the rules of the road and be aware of other traffic. Yield to traffic where and when necessary.

Volunteers are at intersections for community awareness only. Cyclists do not have any special considerations or rights of way. Use caution and stay on the marked course at all times.

The course will be marked 14 days prior to the event with a pink surveyor’s tape. It is recommended that cyclists ride the course ahead of race day.

At the Kayak Exchange, cyclists are to dismount and leave bikes clear of the Transition Zone and
then proceed on foot to pass the wrist band to Kayaker and assist in the launch.

RECREATIONAL DIVISION

Parking is allowed in the Parking Lot at Strathcona Parkway – Duncan Bay Logging Road intersection.

Mandatory bike check-in starts at 8:15 am and all bikes must be checked in by 09:45 am.

BIKES WILL NOT BE CHECKED IN AFTER 9:45 A.M. FOR SAFETY REASONS BIKES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CHECKED WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RACE AND THE TEAM WILL BE  DISQUALIFIED.

Bike numbers will be supplied at the bike check-in and must be affixed to all bikes. Team number must be clearly visible on the chest and back of each cyclist. It is the cyclists’ responsibility to have their bikes in safe working order.

Equipment specifications:

– Mountain bikes are not allowed to have road bike attachments (aero bars, etc.).
– All cyclists must wear an approved (CPSC, ASTM, ANSI or SNELL) cycling helmet with strap done up at all times.
– Gravel bikes and cyclocross bikes allowed in Classic division only.

No drafting behind any moving object will be tolerated. No help is allowed with wheel/tire changes or other repairs.

Observe the rules of the road and be aware of other traffic. Yield to traffic where and when necessary.

Volunteers are at intersections for community awareness only. Cyclists do not have any special considerations or rights of way. Use caution and stay on the marked course at all times.

The course will be marked 14 days prior to the event with a pink surveyor’s tape. It is recommended
that cyclists ride the course ahead of race day.

At the Kayak Exchange, cyclists are to dismount and leave bikes clear of the Transition Zone and
then proceed on foot to pass the wrist band to Kayaker and assist in the launch.