Rules for ORES Events

1) There is a maximum of 74 riders per event. All riders must be friendly, over 18 and must always display a good attitude before, during, and after the event. Please, no whining, no complaining, or any other B.S.

2) All riders are entirely responsible for themselves at all times during the event. The routes are suggested here and people will be expected to follow the entire route on their own, without assistance from others. Self sufficiency is a must. There will NOT be any rally points, and navigation through the route is entirely up to the individual! Bring your own GPS/maps and do not expect others to wait for you. Riders should bring and understand how to use whatever navigational tools they feel they need to complete the route.

3) Caches and other food/water resupplies are up to the individual if felt necessary to help them complete the route. Riders must plan to carry all of the water and nutritional supplies they need to complete the route. Riders are expected to pick up after themselves and not leave their garbage behind for others to pick up. Self-sufficiency is a must on these events – this cannot be stated enough here.

4) All riders should bring along money, a GPS, water filtration unit, cell phone, etc. You never know if/when you will need these items.

5) All riders must carry proper identification and personal emergency contact phone number at all times while cycling. We recommend the fine products from www.RoadID.com.

6) All riders must wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet at all times while cycling. No exceptions!!!

7) All riders are responsible for knowing and obeying all laws.

8). All riders must follow the basic rules for safe cycling: When on the road – Ride to the right, single file. Stop at all stop signs and red signals. Protect and warn one another about road hazards and traffic. Don’t overlap wheels. Practice safe paceline and group riding etiquette. When on trails follow IMBA’s Trail Rules.

9) All riders must carry and use legal bicycle lights when cycling at hours of darkness. Even if you think you may end up riding in the dark pack your lights.

10) All must begin riding at the designated start times available for the event.

11) Drafting is allowed only if the riders agree to it. Do NOT draft anyone’s wheel who you have not asked permission from. This is not only rude, but also unsafe.

12) Since the events are grassroots, and event officials will be non-existent the participants are asked to keep track of their own time via a watch and cycle computer to verify mileage. No prizes will be given for order of finish but we will do our best to tally of finishing order. Honesty is a must and for 99.9% of the participants this will not be a problem. If you feel the need to cheat, or exaggerate your finishing time, you will be ignored. Morons, idiots, and self proclaimed hot shots will be met with laughter, ridicule and bagged on for years to come. Boast to your buddy, but not to someone that doesn’t know you or even care what you have to say.

13) If you question your ability to complete such an event, we suggest you pre-ride the course and use that as your determination (that only YOU can make) for participating.

14) By signing in at each event, you indicate that you have read and agree with these event guidelines, you have read and understood and agree with the warning and disclaimer, and that you agree you are participating in the event of your own free will.