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I would like to take a moment to thank the one and only GUITAR TED for allowing me to use his disclaimer for his most awesome ride TRANSIOWA. The hills and hollers of the Hoosier National Forest are both rugged and remote so please take heed.

THE GOLDEN RULE. The sponsors, organizers, and anyone having anything to do with this ride are NOT responsible for your safety. Think of this ride as a 100+ kilometer hard training ride with prizes. We can’t say this enough…..YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!

The GRAVEL GROVEL Bike Ride is a non-stop, self-supported, solo competition along the gravel roads of rural Indiana. Participants must carry with them ALL necessary equipment.

Each rider is considered to be on a private excursion and remains solely responsible for any accidents in which he or she may be involved. NO RESPONSIBILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR RIDERS BECOMING LOST OR STRANDED.

Prearranged outside support is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to assistance with navigation, delivery of supplies, lighting, or lodging.

Participants may not advance on the route by any means other than bicycling or in the case of a mechanical, by foot. There will be no hitching of rides via Indiana wild and/or domesticated animals.

Participants may, in the case of emergency, mechanical or other unforeseeable problems, be assisted by motorized transport. By accepting motorized transport you will automatically relinquish your standing in the ride.

The primary ride route must be followed at all times. No short cuts or alternate routes are permitted. If you do this, you are a knuckle head and will be forced to help local horsemen scoop poop!

Bike choice is up to you! We are allowing mnt bikes, cyclocross bikes, 29ers, and road bikes if you really want to be stupid. Just be aware that some research is going to have to go into your final bike choice. The gravel roads of the Hoosier National Forest can get pretty harsh. I suggest at least a 700cx28, but then again, it’s up to you how much you want to hurt. We’ll leave it at that.

All singlespeed/fixie category riders must start and finish on the same gear. So, that means don’t stick 10 assorted freewheels/track cogs in your bag. You CAN run a flip-flop hub, but both gears (freewheel & cog) must have the same number of teeth.

YOU ARE COMPLETELY ON YOUR OWN. Use your head. Look and yield for traffic. There will be no course marshalls to hold up traffic. DON”T BE A DUMBASS!

Riders must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet, must obey city, county and state laws and Rules of the Road, and conduct themselves in a manner that will not bring discredit to the event.

A cell phone is also a good/great idea. Although you might not have service on all parts of the course, a whistle will be your next best option.

Riders will be supplied a course map, a.k.a Cue Sheet.

This event will happen regardless of rain, sleet, snow, drought, wind, deer infestation, etc. You get the idea.

Weather Related Stoppage and Time Cut Off Rule: In case of severe weather during the event, we will do the following things so you can act accordingly. Remember: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF!! If the sky is falling, or you see Dorothy’s house go spinning by your head, you should take appropriate actions to protect yourself. We will not be responsible for ill advised heroics in inclement weather. Be smart, or be coyote fodder! This is only given out so that you as an event participant will know what our actions will be in regards to keeping tabs on your progress and what will be done with prizing.

Weather related cancellation of the event will be enforced at the checkpoints. All participants will be directed as to where and when any prizing will be distributed at checkpoints by our volunteers. If you pull out before a checkpoint, you will need to contact the Event Director to find out if the event is being terminated. Results will not be tabulated if we have to stop the event. If cut off times to a checkpoint are not met by any event participant then the event will be terminated and all will be considered as DNF’s.

Prizing will be distributed by raffle to the remaining participants in the event at the time of stoppage or when it becomes clear that the cut off times will not be met. Must be present to win. Decisions of the event directors is final.
No GPS Systems allowed for navigation. GPS’s are allowed for personal data and recording your ride.

Have at least a pit crew of 1 to help you if you have problems. THE PEOPLE AND SPONSORS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RIDE WILL NOT COME GET YOU OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU! You get ran over by a 4×4, that is your problem. You get attacked by a rabid raccoon, that also is your problem. You get recruited to scoop horse poop, yep you guessed it, that is your problem.

A cell phone is highly recommended. Make sure you know how to use it.

Riders can help other riders with mechanical support. We are not doing this event to leave someone out in the boonies of Indiana.

If you exit the course for food, supplies, or any other reason, You must re-enter in the same spot in which you left. Got it!

Drafting is allowed.

The intent of these rules is to establish an equal and fair opportunity for all riders.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, REMEMBER THE GOLDEN RULE…
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!!!

VIVA LA INDIANA GRAVEL!!!

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