PHILOSOPHY & SAFETY
This is a strenuous event. Only experienced, long-distance cyclists should
attempt this ride. The FCC Support Team will do everything possible in order
for you to complete this double century. Having said that, finishing
the ride shall not take precedence over safety. If the Support Team feels
it is not safe for a rider to physically, mentally, or mechanically continue,
the rider will be pulled from the course. A conditioned rider should finish
this ride within 20 hours. (last year the fastest test rider finished in
13 ½ hours, and the slowest in 18 hours) If a rider starts at 4:00am,
the rider should complete the ride before the course closes at midnight.
THE FOLLOWING IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION:
All riders must wear an approved helmet at all times
- All riders will be required to check-in at each Rest Stop in order to
keep track of every rider on the course. Check-in at the conclusion of
your ride so we know that you are no longer on the course.
- All riders must wear, or attach to their bike a bib number that can
be easily seen.
- All riders must carry on their person identification, appropriate medical
information, and a list of emergency contacts. In the event of an emergency
or accident, the FCC Support Team will immediately contact the appropriate
emergency services agency, arrange for first aid, transportation, and/or
emergency medical treatment. The cost of any emergency medical treatment,
including the cost of any ambulance or emergency airlift is the responsibility
of the rider.
- All riders must conform to the California Vehicle Code and all applicable
laws.
- Please be aware of approaching vehicles and ride single file. Riding
two abreast can frustrate some drivers because they cannot easily get around
a bike rider. One can easily determine an experienced long-distance cyclist.
That rider is always aware of safety and riding single file.
- Riders will be disqualified if riding without lights at night.
- Private SAGs are not allowed.
- Notify the FCC Support Team if you abandon the ride