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RULES OF THE ROAD

Domestique holding route signAll riders are on open roads and subject to state and local laws.  Police may be present to help with safety but do not assume you have a closed road. Treat every intersection with caution.

Please follow these guidelines:

  1. In an emergency, call 911.
  2. Helmets are required.
  3. Headphones are prohibited.
  4. Start Groups:
    a) The 100-mile start will go off in four waves at 30-second intervals. Choose your start group based on your anticipated speed. b) The second wave will be for riders who identify as female.
    c) The 55-mile start will go off in two waves at 30-second intervals.
  5. The 20-mile start will go off in a single wave.
  6. Beware of a steel plate bridge at mile 1.5. In wet conditions riders will be asked to walk.
  7. Riders must dismount to walk the Sagamore Bridge.
  8. The first 10 miles of the 100-mile route will be a controlled, rolling enclosure traveling no faster than 16 mph. Please roll with your start group.
  9. Riding in high visibility pink jerseys, Domestiques ride to keep all riders safe and smooth. Please follow their instructions, particularly during the rollout.
  10. Please ride as tight to the right as feasible.
  11. Groups should ride no wider than two abreast. As a courtesy to vehicles, Domestiques may advise groups to ride single file.
  12. Riders with mechanical problems should pull completely off the road. Domestiques or SAG vans will assist.
  13. In the event of a mishap, secure the roadway. If possible, move the downed rider and all equipment off the roadway. Please allow a Domestique, a medic, SAG or ambulance personnel to tend to an affected rider. Do not turn your back to oncoming traffic.
  14. There are three means of navigation: 1) yellow arrows on the pavement; 2) yellow signs with black arrows; and 3) a rider’s GPS device (digital routes may be downloaded from the event website). In the absence of any markings, continue straight.
  15. Rest stops will offer riders food, drinks, SAG, medical and mechanical service.
  16. All support staff will have access to an emergency medical plan.

 

Rules of the “Road” for the 5k Run/Walk

  1. All walkers/runners are subjected to the rules of the road as stated by the Barnstable Police.
  2. All runners should line up at the beginning of the chute, ahead of the walkers.
  3. Police are stationed at left hand turns and key intersections. There are also Course Marshal’s at three different areas for directions and information.
  4. Participants must listen to the local police and official course marshals for instructions and warnings. They are there for your protection.
  5. Please stay on the route at all times. Part of the route goes through private property and we want to respect the opportunity to be on their property.
  6. There are three water stops on the route, staffed with volunteers.
  7. Please find a police or course marshal if you need assistance at any time. There will be a van on the route if anyone needs transportation.
  8. In case of a serious incident, please call 911 first.
  9. Cones have been placed in key areas to protect you from the vehicle traffic. Please stay inside the protected area.

 

Be safe and have fun!

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