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Does a team need to race the whole time?
no, you may be off course once you complete a full lap at any time during the race event.

How do we change riders?
the rider on course approaches the "transistion area" another team member is already in place in the "transistion area". once the current rider on course crosses the lap line the next team member may start their lap or laps.

Do you need to switch team members after each lap?
no, you may have team members ride multiple laps.

Who wins?
the team with the most laps wins. you may enter a new lap as long as the time has not run out, teams on the course when the time ends must finish that lap for it to count towards their total.  You (solo) or your team must race at least the time length of the event. See example below.

12 hour event ending at 10pm July 30th.  The team rider representing the team must cross the finish/lap line after 10:00pm, crossing the finish line at  9:59:59 would mean you/they did not complete the 12 hour race and to be counted as completing the event you/they would need to do an additional lap.

please be very clear on this finishing rule. any questions get them cleared up before you start the event.

Can we camp on site?
Limited camp sites are available for FREE for the weekend to participating teams and their support crews.  This is for both Friday and Saturday nights.  All campsites must be cleaned up when done.  Options for camping Sunday night are available upon request for no additional charge.

We have designated solo team areas directly ajacent to the course as well as an motorized RV camping area and tent camping areas. Quiet hours are after 10pm on Friday and after midnight till 7am on Saturday-Sunday.

Anything to eat on site?
Yes, Concessions from Mickey's again will be our supplier for Friday and Saturday.  We are also serving late night pizza FREE from 10pm to midnight for all participants along with beverage options for adults and younger. There are also snacks and water for all paid racers during the events on the race course and in the transistion area.  In addition there will be a end of race celebration to end the 24 hour event from 10:30-noon on Sunday.

Can we drink beers?
if you are legal age, and act responsibily as with any social outing, yes.   We will fall back on state and local laws regarding public consumption and notify the appropriate people if needed.  Enjoy but don't be stupid basically covers it.

Can we have campfires at our campsite?
We will need to watch the fire danger situation for the weekend and post signage at that time.  Don't bring any wood from outside the area. buy it or bring it locally.  Fires will need to be in raised or enclosed firerings and have a good way to control it at all times.  Clean up after yourselves and its all good.

May we pay with a credit card for day of registration?
Yes, we will have online access and accept Visa and Mastercard. no additional fees.  There is not an ATM on site.

Is there a good internet signal on site?
We will provide wireless coverage in the expo and transistion area.  Bring your laptop and you can check out results online real time.  Cell phones with internet may also be able to access this signal.  It is a limited area of coverage.

Will there be medical staff on site?
Yes, we have a full staff on site for the entire event.  They will be based out of the main chalet.  We are also in contact with the Rib Mountain ambulance squad if needed. IMBA will be supplying the medical staff once again for 2011.

Garbage? Bathrooms? Recycling? Showers?
Yes on all, we will have portable toilets in all camping areas and the transistion area.  Garbage dumpsters will be located in central areas and garbage cans will be throughout the camping and expo areas.  We are planning to have seperate recycling cans labeled as well. Hot shower stations will be available throughout the weekend for participants and campers.  Limited number of shower stations.

When can we get a camp site?
12:00pm on Friday July 30th.  Prior to that the entrance to the parking and camping areas will be blocked off to participants, spectators, and support crews.  Once the gate is open we will have parking attendants to guide you to your camping area based on your team size.  If you want to hang out next to people and other specific teams, show up together, then you can park together.  One vehicle per site.
(example: one tent, one car, one rv, one car, two rv's, two cars.)  extra vehicles will need to be parked in the main parking area in front of the chalet. then onto the road as things fill up.  $10.00 per site covers both nights and helps us defer the toilet and garbage expenses.

  What about these wrist bands?

We will be handing out tyvex wrist bands to all paid racers this year.  Here's why.  We really enjoy having spectators and support staff at our event, that said the bulk of the efforts are for the paid racer and therefore we want them to have the benefits.  So, wear your wrist band for access to the race recovery tent with water,snacks, fruit throughout the event.  The 12 hour Pizza/beer/soda/water celebration following the conclusion of the 12 hour event from 10:30pm-midnight.  The 24 hour end of race celbration for all racers from 10:30-noon followed by the awards ceremony.  We also can verify you are a legitimate racer on the course with your wrist band.