There are 5 feed zones along the course. We have some great volunteers planned to man these and each one will have a little different offering.

1. Hard Rootbeer Hill : Mile 20  SPONSOR : TEAM HAMMERSAW LAS VEGAS 
   1. You will be ready for a brief break once you finish this climb. There will be rootbeer or hard rootbeer to give you a good sugar kick.  This will be a good spot to rest and regroup. There will likely be plenty of antics going on to keep you motivated.
2. Joshua Tree Forest: Mile 34
   1. This is the spot where you can have a support vehicle meet you. There will be lots of treats, coke, and fuel for the next big push. There will also be mechanic support at this location.
3. Commit to the Pickle: Mile 46
   1. Pickles and salty stuff will be here to celebrate passing the 1/2 way point
4. Motaqua Road: Mile 57
5. Santa Clara River: Mile 71  SPONSOR: TEAM HAMMERSAW LAS VEGAS
   1. Expect everything you need to motivate for the final push to the finish

Drop Bags will only go to Feed Zone #2 Joshua Tree Forest. Rider Support Crews may also drop bags for participants or pick them up after the participant leaves.

This is a great opportunity to pack extra clothing ( or shed some) for your second half of the ride.

Bags will be returned to the Venue around 4 PM

Timing is provided via Race Results. https://my.raceresult.com/ .  Each person will have a RFID chip attached to their number plate. Do not bend the plate or get it wet prior to the event or the tag could be deactivated. Live tracking and results links will be made available in the Race Bible and on QR Code signs around the venue race day.

While this race does take place on open roads, we do not allow rider SUPPORT on the course. Only numbered racers and course marshals are allowed on the course with bikes.

Rider support vehicles and spectators may access the course at Feed Zone 2 and Feed Zone 5 only

During Race : Items returned from the course will be stored at the finisher award tent race day.

Post Race:  Any items not claimed by the end of the race will be available at the venue beginning at 8:30 am Sunday till 5 pm Sunday after the race. The items will be outside in the area of packet pick-up. Please keep them neatly inside the bins.

Very Post Race: All items will be brought back to GRO headquarters. The water bottles are emptied and placed in the washer for support at the next event. Unopened packaged nutritional and tube items also go to support future events. Clothing and very personal items will be kept for an additional week and can be shipped at your cost. After 2 weeks these items will be donated.

•  What bike should I use: The Lauf Siegla is our favorite for this year. Born out of Icelandic Lava, this bike is equipment with wider tires and a little squish to help you get through the desert terrain.
•  What nutrition is supplied: The nutrition provided at our aid stations is based on our sponsors for that year. We try to have a variety of supplements and real food, but we may not have what you are used to. We usually have some homemade goodies like banana bread, PBJ, or Cookies.
•  Tell me about the post-race meal:  We will post details on the vendor under the vendor page once they have been selected and the menu set for the year. The finish line meal always has both meat and vegetarian options. Meals will start at 12 pm and be available until the end of the race.
• What is the weather like: This is a spring race, and like any place in the spring the weather can vary greatly. The average high is 68 degrees, low 38 degrees and precipitation .93 “. But we have seen temps as high as 85 and as low as 32 and snowing,  so come prepared for anything.