TRUE GRIT EPIC 2018 RACE BIBLE

New for 2018: * Chip time at start * New Single Track on Stucki Fence*8:30 Start + 4 Waves * Meal Tickets at finish line

• Packet pick-up will be located at Red Rock Bicycle, located in central St. George on 100 South and Bluff Street. Packet Pick-up will be from 2 pm to 6 pm Friday March 9

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• Day -of Packets may be pick-up at the Venue from 6:30 am - 8:30 Am

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• Morning ceremony and race meeting are mandatory!

Thursday & Friday• Lauf Demos at Zen Trail head

• Saturday

• 6 :40-7:50 – 100 Mile Line up and Racer Meeting

• 6:50 -6:58 Opening Ceremony

• 7:00 AM – 100 Mile Start ( All Categories)

• Line -up : Open Men, Open Women, SS , Masters

• 8:10 – 50 Mile Line up and Racer Meeting

• 8:20 – 50 Mile opening ceremony

• 8:30 AM – 50 Mile Start

• Wave 1 : 8:30 Open M & F ( YELLOW)

• Wave 2: 8:37 Male 40-49 ( Green) :)

• Wave 3: 8:47 SS, Male 50+, 60+ ( Blue )

• Wave 4: 9:00 JR, Male 19-29, 30-39, Sport F, Relay (Red)

• 9:30 AM Little Rustlers Kids Ride

• 12:00 -6 PM – post race meal begins

• 1 :00- 5 pm – Live Concert at Finish

• 12:00 -6PM - Recover Zone

• 2:00 pm- 6 pm – Awards Ceremony for 100 and 50 top finishers

• 2: 00 PM -50 Mile OPEN MEN and WOMEN ( awarded 5 deep)

• 2:30 PM 50 Mile Sport and Single Speed Categories (awarded 3 deep)

• 4:00 PM announcements and SWAG give away

• 4:30 PM 100 Mile Men and Single Speed (awarded 5 deep)

• 5:00 PM 100 Mile Women and 50 + ( or after the 5th place

Packet Pick-up

Schedule of Events

The race is sold out. You can register for a spot on the wait list or find an entry to transfer. All transfers must be completed by Thursday 3/8 at midnight.

Registration for the Little Rustler ride is available at the Bicycle Collective or on event day.

Packet- Pick-up

Changes and Transfers

• Free camping is available only to those who have pre-registered. Spaces are sold out. Your pass has been e mailed to you. If you are on the wait list, check in at Packet-Pick up for open spots.

• To find the location take Canyon View Dr to Little League drive. Turn right and it is the first set of fields on the right. Above, at canyon view park are bbq’s, rest rooms, a pavilion and picnic tables.

• If you are look for a shower, Snow canyon Aquatic Center is only a few blocks away across from the High school at 1144 N 2400 W, St George, UT, (435) 627-4585. They are open until 9 pm Fri. and 6 PM Sat. A pass is $6

• !!! Please remember there is no public alcohol consumption on city property. So keep any beer discreet and DO NOT dispose of can’s and bottles in city trash cans. Use of water bottles is suggested.

• Please Pack in and Pack out. The city has been gracious enough to allow this property free of charge, so we can pass that on to you. But respect the privilege.

Camping and RV Parking

Parking at the Venue will be limited to volunteers and vendors. Participant parking is available near by on city streets or at Canyon View Park.

You may park on Canyon View Drive, the north side of Santa Clara Drive, on Heights Dr, or Vine-yard Dr.

Camping

Parkin g at the venue

Finish Award &

After Race Venue

Finish Gift 50

A Word on Beer

Recovery

• Race hard and finish- You earned it!!

• Every 100 mile racer and the first 250 -50 Mile Rac-ers Get a glass.

• Everyone else get one of several other finisher gifts.

• Utah law liquor laws make it impossible to have a beer garden at the event. However, the local PD have given us some loop holes so you can enjoy an adult beverage after the race if you plan ahead a little.

• You can not drink beer on the Town Hall grounds. If you have a beer, KEEP IT Discreet. Put it in a drink cup or water bottle.

• There is also a parcel of private property that we have permission to use. If you want to hang out here you can drink been and enjoy the band.

• Utah is a State Liquor Store state. Beer sold in gas stations and grocery stores is 3.2. You can get strong beer at the State Liquor Stores. There are 2 in St George.

• Sunset and Valley View ( 11 am - 7 PM)

• 161 N 900 E, just off St. George BLVD. ( 11 am - 10 PM)

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• You finished so you deserve some recovery .

• Grab a recovery drink from CarboRocket,

• Get a massgae from Embody Massage ( tips welcome)

• Leg recovery from Elevated Legs is a must for a big effort

• Enjoy free sample of Recovery CBD Oil from Kannaway Products

• Get samples of Colorado Liquor Pickles

Post- Race Happenings

Meal tickets will be provided this year at the FInish Award Tent. Pick - up your ticket after you cross the finish line and get the meal of your choice. The meal ticket is not good for ice cream and some vendors will have extra food for pur-chase so bring some cash.

• Food Vendors will be open from 11:30 am - 6 Pm. They will have additional food for sale if you are still hungry after your post race meal.

FOOD VENDORS

SUBZERO ICE Cream

Live Music by the Famous UNKOWNS w/ special guest Raven Cain & Luke Randal

• The group will play an eclectic mix of fan favorites, 90’s classics & hard core western

-Korean Pulled Pork with Pineapple Slaw, chips +drink

-Beer Brat, Chips & Drink

-Vegetarian Option: Qui-noa Salad, chips & drink

Awesome Curban cuisine

-Sandwiches

CUBANO

Pork

-Bowls

Pork, Steak or Vegi

-Empanadas 2 for $5

Meals include a drink

CREATE YOUR OWN SENSA-TiON

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream

Why make ice cream the boring old fashioned way, when you can make it the Sub Zero way?

Using liquid nitrogen to instant-ly freeze your dessert, we give our customers a unique way to customize their treat exactly the way they want. Creating the creamiest, smoothest, and fresh-est ice cream you’ve ever eaten.

GENERAL RULES AND ETIQUETTE:

1. Be responsible for your belongings and don’t throw trash on the trail.

2. Be nice to your fellow racers, always announce when you are passing and make sure they have a safe place to pull over, especially in the technical parts.

3. No short-cutting the course. You will be disqualified if it is reported that you cut the course or used a short cut . There are alternative line exceptions.

Alternative line sections: These are marked clearly with a sign that says “ ALTERNATIVE LINES OK HERE” .

There are short segments on Barrel Trail & Zen where you can take a less technical route to get around an obstacle. We always mark the most direct route.

On Bear Claw Poppy the trail signs have Green and Blue lines. You can take any line that is marked on the Bear Claw Poppy trail.

There are two sections on Stucki that are alternative. The Rattle Snake point drop and the Wall ( after the point) The Wall is a climb you can either go straight up or around.

4. Remember the desert is a fragile place, try to only pass when there is room, try to wait for a wide spot in the trail and try not to create unnecessary widening of our single track.

5. If you need to stop and take a break make sure you are well off course in a hardened area.

No-Passing Zones: There is a 1 mile no passing zone through the Bear-Claw Poppy habitat. Rac-ers tires must remain on the trail tread at all times. There are several pull outs where a front racer may pull over to allow a racer by. These section will be strictly enforce so that we can maintain a permit to race this section. Markers will indicate “NO PASS ZONE”

6. Headphones are allowed in one ear only. If you can’t hear others around you, your music is too loud.

7. Performance enhancing substances are banned from this event.

Rules and Stratagies for a great finish

Navigating the Course

GOOD LUCK - YOU GOT GRIT

Cut-Off Points

ALL RACERS MUST FINISH BY 7PM

100 Mile – 11 hours

50 Mile – 9 Hours

Cut-off points apply to all 50 and 100 mile categories equally. If you reach a check point past these times you will be redirected to the Finish and given a DNF for the race. Pace yourself ac-cordingly so that you can reach all the check points to finish.

1 Leaving FZ1 -Zen-heading up to the Poppy Trail 2:30 PM ( 50 mile race@ mile 20.6) , ( 100 mile race @ mile 63.8 )

2. Junction of Stucki RD & Rim Runner access – 4:00 PM ( 50 mile race @ mile 34.4 ) , ( 100 mile race @ mile 77)

3. Start of Barrel Rolls 4:30 PM ( 50 mile race @ mile 37.5) ( 100 mile race @ Mile 80.5)

Timing and Checks( splits)

We will be using chip timing and live race feed by Lapio

Save this ULR https://app.lap.io/event/2018-true-grit-epic to watch a live feed of the race and look up results.

The points are located

1. Start time: If you start before you will not get times at all. You may start any time after your wave. Timing will start once you cross the map.

2. The end of the Zen Trail before FZ1 ( mile 20.6 & )

3 The beginning of the Barrel Rolls Lap

4. The end of Barrel Rolls ( if you need to access the feed zone after you lap you should do so after exiting the check station.)

There will be Chute where the mat is to go thru so you will know when you have hit a check point.

FAQ’s

Drop Bags: Drop at the Start .

1. The best bag is a Gal size Zip Lock NO Grocery Bags/ Paper or plastic with open tops

2. All bags must seal

3. Small coolers or backpacks are OK

4. Mark your Last Name + Bib number

5. Bags from FZ 1 will return about 3:30 PM. Bags from FZ 2 will return at 6 PM. Left over bags will be at Red Rock Bicycle on Sunday. Any unclaimed bags will be discarded and contents donated to future race support.

SPECTATORS: Our permits require us to have a closed course . There only are 2 places that friends, family and support staff can reach you while you are racing.

•1. The first 23 miles can be viewed from the top of Canyon View Drive in Green Valley.

• Support can access the Feed Zone 1 at the Zen Trailhead. Please park so you are not blocking support staff.

2. Support can access racers at Feed Zone 2 by parking before the road closed sign at the bot-tom at the end of Gates Lane in Santa Clara. Then you must walk the 1 mile road ( do not walk up the course) to the feed Zone.

•In case of an emergency contact event staff to reach a participant on course.

*Only numbered racers and course marshals are allowed on course with bikes!!!!

EMERGENCY SERVICES.

There are 5 marshal out on course to assist you with directions or emergencies. There is also an EMT in a razor that can respond to an issue anywhere. If you get in trouble, get lost, or are go-ing to pull yourself off the course call or text this number.

Danny Swenson. 805-603-9158 PUT THIS NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE RACE DAY

If you are in serious trouble, he can have an ambulance or life flight to you.

COURSE & COURSE MARKINGS:

The course is the same as 2018, except we are using the single track along the Stucki Fence. It will be marked accordingly and the step over will be closer to the 4:30 cut-off location.

In general the course is packet and fast this year and in really good shape. Watch for ruts on dirt road sections, and control your speed.

We start pre-marking the weekend before the race with the hardest sections first. Zen, Barrel Trail and Barrel Rolls are all pre-marked. The marking does not end until Friday, so if you are pre-riding not everything will be ready before race day.

All markings are orange flagging and yellow signs. If you see any other types of ribbon or mark-ings do not follow them. There are many races that happen in St. George , and occasionally a stray marker gets left.

We also mark the entire course the same. If you are headed down a trail and have not seen a marker for a while you are on the wrong trail. There will never be a stretch where you can’t see the next marker ahead.

Feed Zone 1 - Zen

Feed Zone 1

Water bottle hand ups, Top off 2 bottlesCarbo Rocket & 666 Evil Honey Singer gels, chews & WafflesReal food. : PBJ, Pickles, Chips, Cookies

Access at miles 14, 20.6, 57 & 63.8

A mechanic SUPPORT : By Red Rock Bicycle On hand to assist with any issues. They will have lube and tools. Be prepared with your own tubes.

Feed Zone 2- Barrel

Waterbottle hand ups, Top off 2 bottlesCarbo Rocket & 666 Evil Honey Singer gels, chews & WafflesReal food. : PBJ, Pickles, Chips, Cookies

Access at miles 38, 43.2,81, & 85.8

A mechanic SUPPORT : By VeloFix Ogden & SLC On hand to assist with any issues. They will have lube and tools. Other items on hand for sale to fix any situation.

Feed Zones

Special Contests & Rules

LAUF GRAVEL CHALLENGE

1. You sign up at the link below before Friday the 12th.

https://mailchi.mp/7baaa6314ee1/true-grit-gravel-challenge

2. You will check your bike in at the Lauf tent Saturday morning and get your bike certified by Bergur Benediktsson .

3. The segment clock starts when you cross the timing mat at the end of ZEN, This is before you enter the Feedzone. The segment ends when you cross the mat at the start of barrel. This is after the Barrel Feedzone . If you want to make sure you get the best time and don’t include your time in the feed zones, lay your bike down before and after the mat and walk to the feed zones.

4. Your segment does not qualify if you short cut or do not finish the entire race.

KING AND QUEEN OF ZEN

This contest if for those entered into the sport categories only.

1. Sign into Strava before the race.

2. Upload your track immediately after finishing

3. We will announce the winner of the King and Queen at 4:40

4. Get your really cool trophy

VOLUNTEERS

We Still need volunteers. If you are not racing or have family or friends com-ing to support, helping at the Feed Zones is a great way to be part of the action.

http://truegritepic.com/volunteers/

Volunteering is also a great way to get a discount to a future GRO Races event.

Sign up at the link or email info@groraces.com

Media on Course

Smile, you will likely be on camera. Photographers and Videographer and

Reporter will be here from the following outlets:

Crawlingspider.com - Official Race Photographer . Racer Photos will be available 3-18

Bike Rumor

Mountain Flyer Magazine

Mountain Bike Action

Dirt-Wire TV

Mountain Bike Yum YUM

Cycling Utah/Cycling West

Singletracks.com

Courtney Jacobs Photography

Links will be shared on FB once we have the articles . Follow our instagram for day of images. @GRORACES

Hashtag #truegritepic

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SPONSORS AND have a great race

Community Partners

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