Bike Questions
Q: Are there aid stations on the bike course?
Q: Will there be bike technicians available for assistance on race day?
Q: If I break down on the bike course will there be any assistance offered?
Q: Can I use a mountain bike?
Q: Can I use a tandem or recumbent bike in the race?
Q: Do I have to get my bike inspected?
Q: Is drafting allowed?
Q: Can I wear headphones?
Q: Are there aid stations on the bike course?
A: No. Please come to the race with a full water bottle and an extra, if you think you'll need it. Water is available near the transition area for filling up your water bottle prior to the race.
Q: Will there be bike technicians available for assistance on race day?
A: No, unfortunately we do not have bike conditions this year on our bike course. If you encounter any issues, please find a volunteer and they will do their best to help you.
Q: If I break down on the bike course will there be any assistance offered?
A: Yes. A SAG vehicle (usually a truck) will be circling the course throughout the race that will help you with your issue or pick you up and return you to the transition area. If you break down, please move off the course to the side of the road and inform a course marshal//volunteer. They will assist you in locating the SAG vehicle.
Q: Can I use a mountain bike?
A: Yes, you may use a mountain bike! We do not have a separate mountain bike competition category.
Q: Can I use a tandem or recumbent bike in the race?
A: No, unfortunately we do not have room in the transition area for these styles of bikes. Sorry!
Q: Do I have to get my bike inspected?
A: No, but it is highly recommended. Many people experience technical problems on race day that could have been easily avoided if the bike had been inspected prior to the race. In order to avoid disappointment on race day, we urge all competitors to have their bikes inspected no more than three weeks prior to the event.
What is a bike inspection? You can just have a bike mechanic give your bike the once over checking your tire wear, breaks, cables, chain and shifting. It doesn't take long.
Please contact your local bike shop for additional information.
Q: Is drafting allowed?
A: No. You must keep at least 3 bike lengths between you and the next athlete at all times. This is about the distance between two yellow dashed lines on the road. Once you enter this drafting zone, you are expected to complete the pass with in 15 seconds. You may not enter the draft zone and then back out of it, you must pass or you may receive a drafting penalty.
Q: Can I wear headphones?
A: No. This for your safety.
Q: Are there aid stations on the bike course?
Q: Will there be bike technicians available for assistance on race day?
Q: If I break down on the bike course will there be any assistance offered?
Q: Can I use a mountain bike?
Q: Can I use a tandem or recumbent bike in the race?
Q: Do I have to get my bike inspected?
Q: Is drafting allowed?
Q: Can I wear headphones?
Q: Are there aid stations on the bike course?
A: No. Please come to the race with a full water bottle and an extra, if you think you'll need it. Water is available near the transition area for filling up your water bottle prior to the race.
Q: Will there be bike technicians available for assistance on race day?
A: No, unfortunately we do not have bike conditions this year on our bike course. If you encounter any issues, please find a volunteer and they will do their best to help you.
Q: If I break down on the bike course will there be any assistance offered?
A: Yes. A SAG vehicle (usually a truck) will be circling the course throughout the race that will help you with your issue or pick you up and return you to the transition area. If you break down, please move off the course to the side of the road and inform a course marshal//volunteer. They will assist you in locating the SAG vehicle.
Q: Can I use a mountain bike?
A: Yes, you may use a mountain bike! We do not have a separate mountain bike competition category.
Q: Can I use a tandem or recumbent bike in the race?
A: No, unfortunately we do not have room in the transition area for these styles of bikes. Sorry!
Q: Do I have to get my bike inspected?
A: No, but it is highly recommended. Many people experience technical problems on race day that could have been easily avoided if the bike had been inspected prior to the race. In order to avoid disappointment on race day, we urge all competitors to have their bikes inspected no more than three weeks prior to the event.
What is a bike inspection? You can just have a bike mechanic give your bike the once over checking your tire wear, breaks, cables, chain and shifting. It doesn't take long.
Please contact your local bike shop for additional information.
Q: Is drafting allowed?
A: No. You must keep at least 3 bike lengths between you and the next athlete at all times. This is about the distance between two yellow dashed lines on the road. Once you enter this drafting zone, you are expected to complete the pass with in 15 seconds. You may not enter the draft zone and then back out of it, you must pass or you may receive a drafting penalty.
Q: Can I wear headphones?
A: No. This for your safety.
