4th Annual Cops for Cancer 24-hour Cycling Relay

Kin Coulee Park Ski Hill
September 8 & 9, 2007

Rules & Guidelines
Event Organization
Tips & Tricks
Registration Form - download PDF
Waiver Form - download PDF
View Cops for Cancer poster (for 2007)
View Sponsors

Rules & Guidelines

1. This event will be limited to 10-person teams and will be on a “1st come, 1st serve” basis. The deadline for team registration will be August 1st, 2007 at midnight.

2. The organizing committee has the right to refuse any team/participant or volunteer from participating in the said event for any reason.

3. Teams will not be officially registered until their registration fees and applicable/liability forms have been completed and submitted in full.

4. Each individual participant will complete, read, and sign the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form and submit it with their team registration.

5. The minimum age of participants will be 16 years old as of the day of the event. These participants will have their Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form co-signed by their legal parent or guardian.

6. Participants must have a mountain bike that is in excellent working order – bikes will be inspected prior to the race and if any defects are found they will have to be repaired or replaced prior to participating in this event. Organizers have the right to refuse any participant with a faulty or defective bike from competing in this event.

7. Bikes and riders will have a minimum of the following equipment;
- CSA or Snell approved bicycle helmet without defect.
- 1 headlight, either bike or rider mounted.
- 1 taillight, either bike or rider mounted.

8. Participants are responsible for their own hydration and nutrition during the event. Participants are also responsible for repairs to their bicycles during the event, this includes flats and chain breaks while on the course.

9. Each participant will be issued a team number plate which will be affixed to the front hand bars of their bicycle. The number on the plate must be clearly visible and no modifications can be made to the plate during the event. Riders finishing a lap without a number plate will not have their lap counted. If a number plate is lost or destroyed they will not be replaced and teams will have to make arrangements for each rider to have an official event number plate attached to their bike i.e. sharing plates is acceptable.

10. Participants can be disqualified from the event at any time if they exhibit un-sportsman-like behaviour, un-necessarily risk their or other participant’s safety, or are found to be using alcohol or un-prescribed drugs while participating in this event.

11. Team’s must have a minimum of 10-persons registered. If because of illness, injury, or equipment malfunction they have to continue with less then 10 riders then event organizers have to be made aware of these changes.

12. The rider who is on the course must complete his lap in order for it to count; the only exception will be in the event of an injury. If an injury occurs while on the course officials will contact the team’s next rider who will start his lap. The injured rider’s lap will not count if he doesn’t return to the finish line unsupported!

14. This event has been designed for friendly competition for the purpose of raising money and awareness for a worthwhile cause while promoting safe cycling, so it is expected and encouraged that everyone competing have fun and stay injury free!

Event Organization

Pre-Ride – Teams will also be encouraged to pre-ride the course prior to 1100 hours.

Note: The official course will not be revealed until the day of the race.

Race Start – The race will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will be conducted in the following manner;
- Each of the 10-person teams will designate one starter.
- The starter will place his bike in the start area and wait at the start line.
- When the race start is signalled all the starters will run one lap around the designated lap area and return to the start area, this will be designated the Le Mans Start.
- Once the starters arrive back at the start area after running their lap they will then get on their bikes and ride one lap around the designated area, this will be designated the Prologue.
- After the starters have completed the Prologue they will then enter the course and begin their official first lap.

Counting Laps – Each participant of the 10-person team will complete laps in a relay-style. Check points will be set up at the start/finish line to ensure that no short cuts are taken. Note: Please refer to the Rules & Guidelines.

Winning Team and Prizes – awarding of prizes will be set out by the organizers and awarded in the following manner;
- First place in the Le Mans Start, Prologue and fastest lap.
- First, second & third place in overall amount of laps achieved in the 24-hour race time.
- Least amount of laps achieved overall.
- Best Team Theme, etc.

Tips & Tricks

- Since some of the participants will be riding at night it is a good idea to do some night riding with a headlight system prior to the race, especially on challenging terrain to familiarize you with this type of riding.
- Know how to fix common mechanicals on your bike, for example: flat tires and broken chains.
- Carry a spare tube, hand pump, and mini-tool kit on your bike or person in case you encounter a mechanical while on the course, this may save you a long walk. You may also want to bring a backup light source such as a flashlight just in case! Make sure your bike is in good working order especially your brakes and drive train. Bring chain oil.
- Get plenty of rest prior to the event, because it is a 24-hour event and especially if you are planning on staying at the park, rest will be at a premium.
- The course will be over varied terrain, both on and off roads and paved trails; the event will be restricted to mountain bikes!
- Wear appropriate apparel to keep you warm & dry and make sure you bring enough changes of clothes to allow time for items to properly dry between uses.
- Carry a water bottle or hydration pack while on the course to prevent dehydration. Also bring plenty of high energy snacks and treats to keep you going.
- The course will be approximately 10 kilometres in length and include inclines & declines so train accordingly.

Downloadable Forms

Registration Form - download PDF
Waiver Form - download PDF

Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors
(Each sponsor has donated at least $500 to the Canadian Cancer Society)

QUALITY ROOF (MEDICINE HAT) lTD.
INLAND CONCRETE
CERPRO