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Team Pit Area:  Each team may claim a pit area in the open fields near the timing tent and transition area.  All pit areas will be first come, first served starting at 2pm on Friday 5/4/12.  We will reserve space closest to the timing tent for solo racers to set up their pit areas. There is plenty of space so we will not be measuring out pit areas. We do, however, ask you to be courteous and take no more than 20'x20' of space per team. Your team may position tents, tables, etc in your pit area starting at 2pm on Friday 5/4/12. We do not think this will be a problem but we cannot guarantee the security of your property. So, do not leave anything of high value unattended in your pit area. On both Fri 5/4 and Sat 5/5, racers will be permitted to camp in their pit area ($10/team/night - pay at check-in). Vehicles are NOT permitted on the grassy pit area. All equipment must be carried from the parking lot, which is very close. 

Starting Procedure: Each racer starting the first lap of the race must log in at the timing tent between 10:15am-10:45am, immediately after the pre-race brief. Racers will receive their team e-punch key at this time. Lap 1 racers must pre-position their bikes in the bike drop area then proceed to the starting line. We will use a Le Mans style start, where all lap 1 racers will run approximately 400 yards to their bikes before getting on their bikes.         

Log-in/E-punch Timing System/E-punch Transfer Procedure: We will track laps and split times using both computerized and manual systems. After completing each lap, the finishing racer will go directly to the appropriate numbered table at the timing tent and insert their e-punch key into the e-punch control box. When inserted into the e-punch control box, this e-punch key downloads the lap time based on the last time the e-punch key was inserted into the system. With this information, our software is able to track lap counts and split times. Each team/solo racer will receive one e-punch key. The e-punch key will come attached to a soft spiral key chain that you can wear around your wrist or a lanyard you can wear around your neck. You are welcome to carry your e-punch key however you like but it is your responsibility to safeguard the e-punch key. In addition to this computerized timing method, a log-in volunteer will manually record each racer’s time after each lap. After e-punching and logging in, the finishing racer will either start another lap or head to the Transition Area and hand over their e-punch key to their teammate, the on-deck racer. The on-deck racer will now be active and may begin their lap. Times for the next lap begin when the finishing racer e-punches. E-punching is only required once after each lap. In other words, it is not required for the on-deck racer to e-punch at the beginning of their lap. E-punch key transfer at your pit area is NOT PERMITTED. ALL RACERS must have their e-punch key at all times when racing. Loss of an e-punch key will result in a 5 minute team penalty (served in real time at the time of the penalty). Teams must also purchase a new e-punch key for $40 before beginning their next lap. If your team finds your e-punch key at a later time, the $40 will be returned but the 5 minute penalty will stand.

Posting of Standings/Results:  Standing/Results will be posted around 1pm and then subsequently at hour intervals.

Transition Area:  At all times, racers must dismount and walk/run their bikes through the timing tent and transition area.  Only racers with numbers will be permitted in the transition area.    

NO IPODS: The use of IPODs or any device that restricts hearing is NOT permitted during any EX2 race. This is for your own safety and for the safety of your fellow racers.

Mountain Bikes:  Cyclocross bikes are not permitted in this race. Bikes will not be inspected by race officials for mechanical worthiness.  Racers with broken or disabled bikes may continue the race. Please yield to all riders if needing to walk your bike.  Racers may use more than one bike in this event and racers may receive help with mechanical difficulties from any source in between laps (see ‘support on the course’ rule). 

Helmets:  CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified bicycling helmets must be worn and buckled at ALL times while on a bike.  Racers caught by EX2 staff riding a bike without a helmet will receive a team time penalty.   

Race Numbers:  Each racer will receive a bike number and a jersey number.  Race numbers must be unobstructed and completely visible at all times while racing. Bike numbers must be affixed to the front of your handlebars and jersey numbers should be attached to the back of your jersey or on your hydration system (if using one).      

Team Captains:  Team captains will represent the team in all official communication before, during, and after the event. 
 
Pre-Race Brief:  The team captain must attend the pre-race brief from 10am-10:15am on race day.  All racers are welcome, however.

Support on the Course:  Any registered racer may supply support on the course to any other registered racer.  Supporting racers must access the course on foot or on bike only and they must access those areas following the course in either direction.  No shortcutting the course and please yield to oncoming racers.  Supporting racers may take any gear or tools with them.  Bikes may be switched out.   

Water and Food:  Water and food may be supplied to racers by anyone, anywhere on the course.  Racers and support crew should stay clear of the course when accepting water and food.  Please respect the trail system.  DO NOT LITTER.  Racers caught littering by EX2 staff will receive a time penalty.     

Aid Stations:  Aid stations will be positioned on the course. Aid stations will be stocked with water and Gatorade. First aid kits and emergency communications will also be available at the aid stations. 

Drafting:  Racers may draft any other registered racers only.  Drafting vehicles or non-registered riders is not permitted.

Right of Way:  Riding racers have right of way over racers walking, pushing, or carrying their bikes.  Walking racers should use the least rideable portion of the trail when being passed.

Passing:  Passing riders should vocalize when overtaking another rider with commands such as ‘passing on your left’ or ‘passing on your right’.  The passing racer is responsible for passing safely.  When vying for position the leading racer does not necessarily have to yield to the challenging racer.  A racer may not, however, bodily interfere with the intent to impede the progress of the challenging racer. 

Short-Cutting:  Follow all course marking.  Short cutting the course is grounds for team disqualification. 

Course Alterations: EX2 reserves the right to alter the course at any time before or duing the event. For no reason shall a participant or anyone other than an EX2 staff member make alterations to the course.
 
Sportsmanship:  Abusive or profane language toward other racers, volunteers, or race officials or foul riding will not be tolerated. Unsportsmanlike conduct is grounds for penalties or team disqualification and will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the race director.  Please exercise good sportsmanship.

Protests:  Protests may be submitted by the team captain to the race director at any time during the event.  Protests will not be accepted after the event. Protests must be in writing and include any information that will support the protest such as a description of the incident, names and contact info of witnesses, etc.  A $30 fee shall be submitted, in cash, with the protest.  The race director will investigate and rule on the protest.  The fee will be forfeited to EX2 if the protest is denied or refunded if the protest is upheld.  The decision of the race director is final.
 
Consecutive Laps:  A racer may ride consecutive laps but must log-in/e-punch after each lap.

Canceling a Lap:  Once on the course, a racer must complete his or her lap.  However, the team has the option of canceling a racer’s lap and restarting the lap from the timing tent with another racer from that team.  Teams should only choose to exercise this option if the racer currently on course in unable to finish their lap (such as an injury).  Any team member can cancel a lap by notifying the timing tent and signing that they are canceling the lap.  If a team cancels a racer’s lap and is restarting with a new racer, an e-punch will be issued without penalty and the new racer inherits the log-in time of the canceling racer’s lap.  The e-punch key from the canceled lap racer must be returned to the timing tent before an official time is provided for that team. Once a cancellation has been made, it cannot be rescinded and the canceled lap does not count as a completed lap.

The Finish:  Racers will not be permitted to start another lap after 7pm on race day.  Each team’s place is determined by the number of laps completed and the sequential order of finish within the team’s last lap.  For instance, a team with 11 laps that finishes at 7:55pm will beat a team with 11 laps that finishes at 7:58pm  and a team with 10 laps that finishes at 7:30pm will have been beaten by all teams that have 11 laps. The e-punch key must be returned to the timing tent before an official time is provided for that team.
   
Severe Weather: In the case of severe weather or another extenuating circumstance that prevents the ongoing scoring of the event or creates a racing environment that is deemed too dangerous for the participants, the race director may call the race as of a certain time. Final results will be calculated based on each team's placement at the call time as determined by that team's last completed lap. This rule is intended to be exercised as a last resort when no other means is available to continue scoring the event or when the potential for serious harm or loss of life becomes imminent.

EMS Ghost Rider:  In the event that a racer stops to help a seriously injured racer which requires EMS response, ghost rider procedures will be implemented.  The EMS personnel will radio to the timing tent the name and number of the assisting racer.  Race officials will then inform the team of the assisting racer to prepare for the next rider on their team.  That rider will be allowed to start his/her lap based on the assisting racer’s ‘ghost rider’ lap time which will be based on the fastest of either the assisting racers average lap time or the team’s average lap time, whichever is faster.

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