Participation Rules
- Don’t be a Dick!
We know, it’s a bad word and we don’t like using such language. So don’t cross that line and we’ll treat you with nothing but respect & love. Do cross that line that we get mad enough to use our bad words, and you won’t be welcome back. Plus you’ll have to deal with everyone on the internet!
It’s Rule #1, and it goes a long way, but there are more rules, too…
- Safety first! While this is a timed event the prizes aren’t worth injury, or worse. Take care of yourself and each other out on course.
- Course is open roads, with car & horse traffic. Abide by the rules and laws of the road, and treat cars & horses with respect. They are bigger than you. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and permanent ban from future events.
- Safety third! Do not crash on the big descents!
- Crossing the “yellow line” (mid-point of unmarked roads) will result in disqualification & permanent ban from future events.
- No urinating or defecating on course! There are porta-johns at every Aid Station. Will result in disqualification & permanent ban from future events.
- No cutting the course or creating your own shortcut. Will result in disqualification & permanent ban from future events.
- No flying drones without prior approval from event organizers and DCNR.
- No bottle feeds at Aid Stations. If you want support you must come to a stop and put your foot down or dismount.
- No spectators, team or staff allowed on course.
- You are expected to fix your own equipment in case of mechanicals.
- No littering on course, at aid stations or in town. Will result in disqualification & permanent ban from future events.
- Must wear an approved helmet at all times.
- Racers must have a number affixed to the front of their bike, and a number fixed to the back of their body, during the event.
- You must finish on the same bicycle you started on.
- No e-bikes or fixed-gears.
- All 120 Riders must carry lights with 700 lumen minimum output. . Lights burning by 5:30 pm.
- Race directors, medics, and aid station captains may remove any rider from the event that they feel is a hazard to other participants or themselves.
Overnighter Rules
See additional rules just for overnighters unPAved SlumberPArty
Health and Safety
Subject to Change! Check back before event, read emails and stay informed!
- STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK OR CURRENTLY UNDER MEDICAL EVALUATION FOR COVID-19 Contact us directly and we will work with you!
- RIDER CAN NOT START WITH A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 100.4 DEGREES OR FEELS ILL.
- RULES FOR RIDERS NOT VACCINATED FOR COVID-19:
- Pull mask on when you are interacting with other racers, volunteers, staff and the local community in shops, gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, any time you’re in public.
- Keep 3′ away from people not in your traveling party whenever it is safe to do so, including when passing on a bicycle.
- WASH YOUR HANDS! Practice proper personal hygiene guidelines (handwashing with soap & water and/or use of hand sanitizer) constantly.
- KNOW PA’s PROTOCOLS If you are traveling from outside of Pennsylvania, check the COVID-19 Information for Travelers page for pertinent information.
