SOLE RACERS:

Novice, Beginner and Juniors are not allowed in this division, age determines class.  Geared or Single Speed.

Prizes to the top three in each age group

Men:

 19-29

30-39

40-49

50+

Women:

 19-39

40+

2-PERSON TEAMS:

Juniors are allowed in this division, ages and abilities do not matter

2 Riders:

2 Men

1 Man & 1 Woman

2 Women

TANDEMS:

2 Riders one Tandem Bicycle, ages and abilities do not matter

2 Men

1 Man & 1 Woman

2 Women

4-PERSON TEAMS:

Men’s Classes determined by the combined ages of team members, Juniors are allowed.  Any ability.

Prizes will go to the top three teams in each age group

Men:

Juniors
(<72 Years)

Seniors
(73 to 116 Years)

Veterans
(117 to 156 Years)

Masters
(157+ Years)

Women:

Open Class, ages and classes don’t matter.

Mixed:

3 Men & 1 Woman, ages and classes don’t matter.

Clydesdale:

4 Men with combined weight of 800 lbs or more, ages and classes don’t matter.

Single Speed:

4 Men or Women all on single-speeds, ages don't matter.

5-PERSON TEAMS:

Must have at least 1 Woman, ages and classes do not matter.

CORPORATE TEAMS:

6-11 riders, any combination, but must have at least one Woman, ages and classes don’t matter.

Important Note: All teams and individuals need to have a support crew.                                                                            

RULES & REGULATIONS

It is important that your teammates and support crew read these carefully.

• The land is 100% Private Property & riding is with permission only.
• Each lap is approximately 9 miles, under one hour for the fastest riders, much longer for the slowest riders, maybe over 1.5 hours plus for some riders as the hours tick by.
• The race course consists of double track farming roads, single track, short descents, some steep descents, ONE REALLY STEEP DESCENT THAT REQUIRES CAUTION, no climbs longer than a few minutes, & a few dry creek crossings.
• The race is relay format for teams of 2 – 10, and a straight-through, round the clock race for solo racers.

Special Fire Situation:  There will be only one communal fire area near the Start Finish.  We will allow elevated BBQ pits of high quality with lids these must be at least 3 feet off the ground, every camp with a fire must have an ABC rated fire extinguisher, and all the rules listed below concerning fires must be adhered to.  Again no fires within 3 feet of the ground, no pits, and follow the rules out lined above, or we will extinguish your fire. NO EXCEPTIONS! Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

THE START
The race begins at 12 PM on Saturday, Oct 31th.  We will use a Le Mans, front wheel off, start.  There will be only one start with all classes. All starting racers must be checked in and have signed their team ledger in the scoring tent prior to the pre-race meeting at 11 AM, with their bicycles ready in the Le Mans Start Area.

THE RULES

1. Mandatory pre-race meeting at 11 AM on Saturday for all Team Captains, although all racers are encouraged to attend.  Each team must designate a Captain to handle all official matters including the pre-race meeting, picking up the registration packets, making sure all team members have completed the appropriate paperwork, & number placement, etc.
2. Upon the completion of each lap that a team member & solo rider completes, they will be responsible for entering the timing tent to sign in.  All riders completing any one lap need to do this, even if the said rider is going to ride consecutive laps.
3. Waiting riders must always have signed in with the timing staff in the timing tent, and tag their teams incoming rider prior to starting their lap.  Solo riders must always sign in at the timing tent at the completion of each lap, prior to going out on the course to continue racing.
4. If a team member wishes to do two laps in a row, in order for the next lap to count, they must stop at the timing tent and sign in at the conclusion of any completed lap before starting their second lap.
5. Each team member and solo rider must complete a minimum of 1 lap.  Teams will be penalized a lap for each lap not completed by each team member, except in the case of any injury, which must be reported to a race official who will make the final decision.
6. If a team member cannot complete his/her lap, the team has the option of starting the lap over with a new rider.  However, the team will lose the time and distance of the incomplete lap.  The replacement rider must check in with the timing officials and with the timing staff in the timing ten prior to starting the lap over.
7. For safety concerns reverse riding of the course will not be allowed.
8. Teammates may cannibalize each other's bikes or swap if necessary.  Riders may accept mechanical support on the course by any registered racer, but support crews can only help in the transition area or at the team campsite.
9. Riders may only accept food and water from support crewmembers in the designated feed zone.
10. It is required that each team and solo rider have a support crew of at least 1 or 2 people, 1 is mandatory, who is not racing, to assist with various jobs such as organizing transitions, cooking & assisting with mechanical problems.
11. One bike wash area will be provided.  Portable toilets will be on site.  There will be primitive showers on hand as well. 
12. Your team will be issued a campsite/team pit upon arrival and the completed registration process.  Campsites will be issued based on a first-come first-serve NOT on early registration basis.
13. BECAUSE THE COURSE GOES THROUGH THE CAMPING PIT AREA ONLY TWO VEHICLES are allowed at the team campsite/pit area, the main lot is relatively close to the campsite/team pit areas, & THIS IS WHERE THE OVERFLOW PARKING IS.  NO EXCEPTIONS, UNLESS AN RV FEE IS PAID FOR ANY ADDITIONAL VEHICLES.
14. All vehicles must be parked on Chamberlin Ranch property. Teams are only allowed TWO vehicles in the campsite/pit area, all other vehicles need to park in the normal Parking Lot.   RV’s and trucks with trailers are $30 per vehicle and will be issued a spot on a first come first served basis starting Friday the 30th.  There are no hook ups.
15. There cannot be any event parking on the side of Zaca Station Road in any direction.  Unfortunately, vehicles parked on the side of the road are subject to being towed by the Highway Patrol and SB County Sheriff Departments.  You have been warned.
16. Your team will need to come equipped with all the necessary camping supplies.  If you are planning to cook please bring a folding table to set your gas grill on, if your going to BBQ please use a propane fueled BBQ, also bring things like trash cans and bags, rakes to clear your site, tarps, popup tents and spikes to stake them to the ground, extra tarps, and plenty of food and water.  We will have on site a concessionaire; a barbeque crew that will be cooking tri-tip sandwiches, salad, and sodas, and are we are trying to have a pancake breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings.
17. There will be ONE large community bonfire.  Open fires will be allowed but only under the following requirements:

18. All riders starting a lap between 4:30 PM and 5:30 AM will be required to have a primary light system as well as a back up lighting system.  The primary light system must be of at least 4 watts and attached to your bike or helmet.  The secondary system can be a $20 Cateye Halogen, a flashlight, penlight, or similar light source.  Every rider riding at night is required to have a primary and secondary light system in order to ride at night.  There will be a limited number of power outlets available to plug your charging systems into, you need to be prepared with your own chargers.  Outlets will be available on a limited basis, so bring extra and fully charged batteries.  Mark all your equipment.
19. It is against the rules for riders to race with their lights off to save power in their batteries.  Riders caught in violation of this rule will have their current lap nullified.
20. Come prepared with completely charged extra batteries so you can be completely self-sufficient for 24 hours.  Be sure to mark your name on all your equipment, batteries and chargers.  Taking someone else’s batteries will be grounds for disqualification of the rider and their complete team.
21. All state, federal, and local laws will be in effect.
22. All teams need to keep their campsite/pit area clean of loose garbage and are responsible for taking their trash out of the venue at race conclusion.

23. Only riders that are registered as competitors in the event or course marshals are allowed to ride the course or anywhere on the property.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
24. While racing each competitor must wear their race number and have their number plate attached to their bicycle.
25. Wearing a buckled helmet is mandatory whenever you are riding your bike.
26. All captains must attend the pre-race meeting at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Oct 31st.
27. Ignorance of any of these rules is not an excuse.
28. Foul riding, un-sportsmanlike behavior, or profane language, are grounds for warning, and/or disqualification of a complete team or solo rider.
29. Short cutting the course can be grounds for automatic DQ of the entire team or solo rider.  If a racer makes a mistake, and reports it to the timing officials before it is discovered, a time adjustment will be made rather than a DQ.
30. Racers riding bicycles have the right away over racers pushing bicycles.  When practical, pushers must yield to riding racers.  Riders should say pleasantly “Track, on your left” or “Track on your right” when passing other riders.
31. Protests must be made by the team captain to an official.  Protests may be made during the event and up to 15 Minutes after the final results are posted.  All protests must be made in a respectful manner to an official.  Officials will have the final say on all protests.  Results will be official at the end of the day on Sunday.  There will be no investigation of disputes after the 1st of November.
32. Safety out on the race course is the event management's main concern.  If you come across an injured racer or a potentially unsafe situation, you are encouraged to stop and assist.  If you stop to give assistance for a health or safety related reason, you may report your bib number (we suggest that you write it down) to a passing rider who will turn it into the timing officials so that your team's next rider may start his/her lap.  You must also finish your lap and report to the timing official the nature of the assistance you provided and the approximate time duration of your assistance stop.  You will be assigned a lap time that is in accord with your average lap times either during the day or night, depending on the time of day that you stop to assist.  All decisions to adjust times will be made by the Chief Official and will be final.  NOTE:  This rule only applies to health and safety situations.  It does not apply to assistance with mechanical problems or repairs!
33. The Race Director will have the final decision regarding any occurrence at the event including those not listed in these rules.

THE FINISH
The race will end at 12 PM Sunday, Nov 1st for all race groups.  Teams and solo riders finishing a lap before 11 AM may still start another lap as long as they start before 25:00:00 on the official race clock.  Solos and team riders may stop the race at any time prior to 25:00:00 on the official race clock.  The time and number of laps completed by each team and solo will determine the finishing order.  In case of a tie in laps, the team or solo rider who finishes their last lap first will beat those who finish behind them.  A lap is officially finished when the finishing rider signs in at the timing tent.

PREPARATION

Come prepared for anything! We suggest that everyone gets in as much night riding experience as possible prior to the race.  Your team’s performance will be determined by how much you prepare and organize.  Here is some well heeded advice and suggestions:

• Organize your team’s next rider to check-in before your teammate finishes their lap.
• Have the proper support crew to do bike maintenance and prepare food.
• EACH RIDER NEEDS TO BRING AN EXTRA PAIR OF NARROW TIRES AND A CAN OF SPRAY ON “PAM” VEGETABLE SHORTENING IN CASE OF RAIN!
• Make sure that all light systems work, are fully charged, fully secured to the riders or bikes, and marked with riders names.
• Have ample, nourishing foods and plenty of fluid replacement for your team.
• Rest when you are off, even during the daylight hours, in preparation for the night.
• Bring extra clothes in preparation for potential wet or cold weather.
• Camping is primitive … nothing more than a spot in the field, so bring what you need.
• As stated above, campsites/team pits will be issued on a first-come first-serve basis.
• You are encouraged to arrive on Friday to set up camp.  If you must arrive on Saturday get there before 7 AM.

This race is similar to doing 2 to 10 standard races all within 24 hours.  Most competitors come for fun & camaraderie.  The most organized teams and solos will have the most success at this event.

THANKS!
Thanks to you, the racer, for embracing this new event and for your encouragement to organize and promote it.

Thanks to all of our event sponsors, for without them, there’d be no races.

Need More Information? Email Mike Hecker at hecktone@yahoo.com

VERY IMPORTANT!!!
1.  Each team member must read and adhere to the rules and regulations in the race packet and as they appear here on the website.

2.  Before you or your team is considered for entry, we must have the following:
1.  A completed registration form listing each racer on your team
2.  An original signed SGDC Athlete Release Form for each racer on your team
3.  A signed Event Volunteer Form for your team's mandatory volunteer
4.  Complete payment for your entire team

3.   If you choose to take advantage of the $50 Volunteer Incentive discount, a signed Event Volunteer Form for your team's volunteer.

OFFICIAL RACE ENTRY FORM
25 Hours of Halloween @ The Dirt Club
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1, 2008
Los Olivos, California

THE TEAM CAPTAIN IS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE TEAM IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS

Team Name: _____________________  Team Captain: _______________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________ 

City: ________________________________  State: _______ Zip:_______________

Telephone (Home): __________________ Telephone (Work): __________________

Email:__________________________________________   All communications will be done via email with the team.  If the team captain does not have an email address please include an email of another team member.

Will you have an RV?  Y/N          Will you have a generator?  Y/N

Please list all riders on your team, whether 5, 4 or 2 persons, or solo. 
Corporate teams can have between 6-11 riders. 
Please list team captains in Rider #1 spot.

Rider #1: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 
                          (Team Captain)

Rider #2: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #3: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #4: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #5: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #6: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #7: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #8: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #9: ________________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #10: _______________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Rider #11: _______________________  Age: ____  Sex: ___ 

Which Grouping or Class are you competing? Please check & circle your choice

   Solo Note: Novice, Beginner and Juniors are not allowed in this division, age determines class.
Which Solo Age Group?

Men: __19-29  __30-39  __40-49  __ 50+

Women: __19-39 __40+

Please circle SS or Geared.  Single Speed Solo Men  Single Speed Solo Women

__Geared Solo Men __Geared Solo Women

__2-Person Teams–2 Riders Note: Juniors are allowed in this division.  Ages and abilities do not matter.
Which 2 Person Group?  __ 2 Men  __ 1 Man & 1 Woman     __ 2 Women

__Tandems–2 Riders & 1 Tandem Bicycle Note: Age and abilities do not matter.
Which Tandem Group?   __ 2 Men   __ 1 Man & 1 Woman    __ 2 Women

__5-Person Teams–5 Riders Note: Class determined by the combined ages of team members. Juniors are allowed.

 

   Which 4 Person Group?      SINGLE SPEED? (IF SO CIRCLE IT)

__Corporate Teams 6 to 11 riders, any combination, but must have at least one Woman, ages don’t  matter. 

CALCULATION OF FEES:

                      # of Friday Night Pre-Race Party Dinners ­­­­______x $15 =$_________________

# of RV’s ______X $30 =$__________________

Volunteer Incentive Discount $50 per every 2 volunteers (1 pair is mandatory) =<$__________>

Total Fees Included=$__________________