Racer Rules
Rules
The course will be announced on the day of the competition, pending avalanche concerns and terrain stability. The course will form one large loop of the riding zone. The course will be revealed during the preview lap at 10:00 am. The course is not a closed loop so heads up riding is required.
The preview lap will be organized into smaller groups with designated guides.
Each rider will receive a lap time (start line to finish line) and climb time (a separate timed climb segment on course).
Riders will be in randomly selected teams of four. Each rider will be assigned a start position and must start in the designated order. We will do our best to make sure each team has one pro, one lady shredder and one snowbike and the rest randomly selected. We recommend that teams send their weaker/slower riders first so that the more advanced riders can deal with the challenging conditions at the end of the event.
Teams will be selected on Thursday and posted at the rider meeting on Friday. If registration is not full some teams may only be assigned 3 members and have a 4th member added on Friday evening or Saturday – updates will be posted and announced at the event.
Rider sign in is mandatory between 9 am and 10 am on Saturday at the start/finish. Timing chips are provided at sign in. Timing chips that are not returned at the end of the event are subject to a $150 fee. All riders are required to sign a waiver in person to pick up their race number and timing chip. Team captains may sign in all riders that have signed the waiver (i.e. somebody who has signed the waiver on Friday evening, but arrives late on Saturday).
Pits for each team will be laid out near the start line. Race sleds will be parked in their team pit prior to starting. Once your lap is completed you may park anywhere off course.
Riders will start one at a time. The first rider from each team will start at 10:30 am, the second rider from each team will start after the first rider from all teams has completed their lap, and so on until all riders are done. Riders will be spaced by 1-2 minutes; riders may wait an additional 1-2 minutes to avoid passing if there is a significant speed/skill difference. Slower riders are recommended to move over to allow faster riders to pass, where possible. To indicate you’re approaching and passing, “Braap”.
Riders will line up and be signaled to start 25 m away from the start line. This is to allow riders to accumulate speed for the start line without roosting all the spectators. Likewise, the finish timing loop will be located 50m before the finish tent so riders can slow down and stop at the finish tent to return their chips.
Marshalls on course may wave a yellow flag (caution) or red flag (emergency – return to start area to restart). Riders must obey marshal signals at all times. Riders who exit the course will be automatically disqualified.
Move away from the finish line as quickly as possible when you’ve finished your lap. Don’t forget to return your timing chip.
Absolutely no alcohol or drugs will be tolerated during the riding event.
Any riding off course is at your own risk. Only the course is covered by the event’s Avalanche Safety Plan and forecasting.
This event is a backcountry event and while some first aid is provided on site, expect that any emergency response is at least an hour in arriving. Ride with appropriate caution.
Athletes may use ANY machine capable of making it through the course! RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG is the format.
The preview lap will be organized into smaller groups with designated guides.
Each rider will receive a lap time (start line to finish line) and climb time (a separate timed climb segment on course).
Riders will be in randomly selected teams of four. Each rider will be assigned a start position and must start in the designated order. We will do our best to make sure each team has one pro, one lady shredder and one snowbike and the rest randomly selected. We recommend that teams send their weaker/slower riders first so that the more advanced riders can deal with the challenging conditions at the end of the event.
Teams will be selected on Thursday and posted at the rider meeting on Friday. If registration is not full some teams may only be assigned 3 members and have a 4th member added on Friday evening or Saturday – updates will be posted and announced at the event.
Rider sign in is mandatory between 9 am and 10 am on Saturday at the start/finish. Timing chips are provided at sign in. Timing chips that are not returned at the end of the event are subject to a $150 fee. All riders are required to sign a waiver in person to pick up their race number and timing chip. Team captains may sign in all riders that have signed the waiver (i.e. somebody who has signed the waiver on Friday evening, but arrives late on Saturday).
Pits for each team will be laid out near the start line. Race sleds will be parked in their team pit prior to starting. Once your lap is completed you may park anywhere off course.
Riders will start one at a time. The first rider from each team will start at 10:30 am, the second rider from each team will start after the first rider from all teams has completed their lap, and so on until all riders are done. Riders will be spaced by 1-2 minutes; riders may wait an additional 1-2 minutes to avoid passing if there is a significant speed/skill difference. Slower riders are recommended to move over to allow faster riders to pass, where possible. To indicate you’re approaching and passing, “Braap”.
Riders will line up and be signaled to start 25 m away from the start line. This is to allow riders to accumulate speed for the start line without roosting all the spectators. Likewise, the finish timing loop will be located 50m before the finish tent so riders can slow down and stop at the finish tent to return their chips.
Marshalls on course may wave a yellow flag (caution) or red flag (emergency – return to start area to restart). Riders must obey marshal signals at all times. Riders who exit the course will be automatically disqualified.
Move away from the finish line as quickly as possible when you’ve finished your lap. Don’t forget to return your timing chip.
Absolutely no alcohol or drugs will be tolerated during the riding event.
Any riding off course is at your own risk. Only the course is covered by the event’s Avalanche Safety Plan and forecasting.
This event is a backcountry event and while some first aid is provided on site, expect that any emergency response is at least an hour in arriving. Ride with appropriate caution.
Athletes may use ANY machine capable of making it through the course! RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG is the format.
Waiver
All riders must sign the race waiver prior to participating. We recommend that all riders read the waiver prior to registering and reach out directly to LFGRacingBC@gmail.com if there are any questions about the content of the waiver. Refunds will not be available to riders who refuse to sign the waiver after registering.
Waivers will be provided by LFG Racing for signature and will be witnessed by LFG Racing volunteers. Do not bring a pre-printed/signed copy of the waiver.
All riders must be 19 years of age or older to participate.
Waivers will be provided by LFG Racing for signature and will be witnessed by LFG Racing volunteers. Do not bring a pre-printed/signed copy of the waiver.
All riders must be 19 years of age or older to participate.
Mandatory Gear
All riders must carry a transceiver, shovel and probe, and have a tether. All riders should be prepared for partner or self rescue in case of an avalanche.
Rider numbers must be visible at all times throughout the day.
A radio and chest protection is optional but recommended.
All riders must also have their timing chips.
The race starter will check your gear on the start line. You will not be permitted to start without your mandatory gear.
Radio Channels
FRS Radio Channel 2 is the operations channel for marshals and we recommend that it only be used by participants/spectators in case of an emergency.
FRS Radio Channel 7 is the race channel. Any participant or spectator may tune into this channel for important updates from the announcer. Please keep chatter to a minimum on this channel so that important announcements can be broadcast effectively.
Rider numbers must be visible at all times throughout the day.
A radio and chest protection is optional but recommended.
All riders must also have their timing chips.
The race starter will check your gear on the start line. You will not be permitted to start without your mandatory gear.
Radio Channels
FRS Radio Channel 2 is the operations channel for marshals and we recommend that it only be used by participants/spectators in case of an emergency.
FRS Radio Channel 7 is the race channel. Any participant or spectator may tune into this channel for important updates from the announcer. Please keep chatter to a minimum on this channel so that important announcements can be broadcast effectively.
