As a child you were always taught safety first! That’s because safety is our number one priority. Having fun is number two. You can’t have fun if you are injured or worse!
There are many potential hazards in an open road race of this type including, but not limited to: automobile traffic, road and trail conditions, and inclement weather. We kindly ask that all teams please take appropriate precautions to ensure a fun and safe event. Please help us keep the relay safe by focusing on being safe cyclists, safe support crews, and by helping us keep the relay as a whole safe.
To help insure your safety please review the course rules as stated in the race bible.
Riding in hot, humid, and sunny conditions can be taxing on the body.
Know your limits. Keep an eye on your active riders and the riders from other teams. Know the signs of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Pre-hydrate – before your rides, hydrate – during your rides, and re-hydrate – after your rides. In other words… Don’t stop drinking water!
Electrolyte replacement is just as important as hydration. We recommend mixing in Hammer brand electrolyte enhanced drink tabs with your water to optimize your electrolyte levels and keep you hydrated. Consult your doctor if you have a pre-existing condition that may be exacerbated by riding in hot conditions.
Other safety tips for riders
We recommend that cyclists ride with traffic. Riding with traffic ensures better visibility for automobiles, cyclists, and runners. It’s also the law. Listening to music with headphones while biking can be dangerous as you don’t hear traffic and the sounds that keep you alert on the roads. It’s a good idea to carry a cell phone while riding in addition to the active GPS device you will receive at race check in. Cyclists should always carry their ID while biking. Whether by ID band or an id in your jersey pocket. This helps authorities respond quickly if there is an accident. An ID tag which states medical conditions/history is extremely useful.