1. RACE AGE

The minimum age to enter the Gravel event is 16.  No Exceptions.

2 STARTING PROCEDURE

Riders will start promptly in an escorted neutral start wave. Please respect road rules.

3. RIDER RESPONSIBILITY

This is a remote backcountry course with minimal access by vehicles. The EVENT SPONSORS, ORGANIZERS, PROMOTERS,
STAFF and anyone having anything to do with this event ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY OR WELL BEING. We cannot stress this strongly enough… YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!

Each participant is considered to be on a private excursion and remains solely responsible for any accidents in which he or she may be involved. No responsibility can be accepted for participants becoming lost, stranded, injured… or worse.

4. NO E-BIKES

True Grit Gravel is a self-supported, bicycle marathon event along the gravel and dirt roads of
rural Washington County UT. For the purpose of this event, “bicycle” is defined as “a vehicle consisting of a frame mounted on two wheels one behind the other, and
having a seat, handlebars for steering, two hand-operated brakes, and propelled solely by the operator via two pedals connected to the rear wheel by chain or belt. “E-Bikes” will NOT be allowed under any circumstances.

5. RULES OF THE ROAD Participants must obey all city, county, and state laws, and “Rules of the Road”.  Specifically, DO NOT ride two abreast and carry a taillight so you are visible to drivers.

6. RESTRICTED COURSE

Support Crews are NOT allowed on the course, except to pick up a rider who is abandoning the event. If a support crew vehicle is spotted on course, their rider will be disqualified. Providing support to a rider while on course goes against the self-sufficiency spirit of this event, puts all riders at risk, and creates excess dust on the roads.

7. GENERAL RULES AND ETIQUETTE

1. All backcountry bicycle event participants are required to wear eye protection and a helmet that complies with U.S. CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets.
2. Each rider is expected to complete the entire course. If they do not the participant is considered a Did Not Finish (DNF). If a rider is a DNF they should not cross the finish line. They should report to an Official they are no longer on the course and did not complete the ride.
3. You must display your number plate at all times. Non-registered riders are prohibited from entering the course during the race.
4. Be responsible for your belongings and don’t throw trash on the trail.
5. Be nice to your fellow racers, always announce when you are passing and make sure they have a safe place to pull over, especially in the technical parts.
6. If you need to stop and take a break make sure you are well off course in a hardened area.

8 CHECK POINTS

1. Timing Cut-off Points: There will be 2 cut-off points determined by the slowest possible time to finish the course by 6 PM. Checkpoints apply to all riders
2. ➡ Feed Zone 1 ( Top of Hard rootbeer hill) 12:30
3. ➡ Feed Zone 2  ( Joshua Tree Forest Pull out) 2:30
4. ALL racers not reaching the checkpoints by the designated times will have their number marked and radioed in and will be instructed to head directly back to the finish or to the nearest aid station to get picked up.  There will be NO exceptions to these times.

9. BE PREPARED

1.  Participants will be responsible for printing their own set of course maps and/or cue sheets prior to the event. These documents will be the rider’s primary means of navigation. In addition, the course may have a limited number of course markings to reassure participants they are on route. DO NOT RELY ON COURSE MARKINGS FOR NAVIGATION. USE THE GPS Course !!! Participants may load the route into their GPS prior to the event, to assist in navigation
2. There are only 5 support areas on the course where you can get food, and water. There are only 2 spots where you can meet support crews.  We HIGHLY suggest you carry a feed bag, saddle bag, and a minimum of 40 ounces of water If the forecast calls for temps over 70% we suggest 3 water bottles.
3. There is a gas station at mile 79. It is acceptable to stop here for last-minute supplies for the push to the finish.

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Each participant must carry with them  every item on
this list:
1. Cycling computer or GPS device. (To track
your mileage.)
2. Red tail light.
3. Front light. (optional)
4. Minimum of two liters of water or sports
drink.
5. Two spare inner tubes.
6. Air pump or inflation system.
7. A cell phone to contact the “outside
world” should you need help.

ADDITIONAL Supplies You Should SERIOUSLY Consider
1. Front Feed Bag
2. Hydration pack
3. Waterproof/windproof jacket
4. Extra thermal top or warm layer
5. An emergency/survival blanket
6. Food – energy bars, gels, chocolate, etc.
7. Tire levers
8. Puncture repair kit
9. Chain tool
10. Allen wrench set
11. Sunscreen
12. First aid kit
13. Chamois cream
14. Chain lube
15. Cash, debit card, or credit card. (To
purchase food, water, and supplies.)

10. FINISHING AND TIMING

1. The race end’s at 6 PM. All racers must be off course by 6 pm or receive a DNF on official results.
2. We reserve the right to cancel or shorten the race as needed due to weather or other trail conditions for the safety of all racers and longevity of the event.
3. All results will be available online and live during the race. It is the racer’s responsibility to check that their finish time was recorded.
4. Only the top 3 podium winners will be posted. There will be a 20 Minute protest period before the awards ceremony for each category.
5. Only podium disputes will be accepted during the event. All other disputes or timing errors must be submitted in writing, with proof, to Info@groraces.com. Disputes will be accepted up to 5 days from the end of the event;  at which time all results will become final.