Rider Handbook

DROP BAGS:

Riders will be able to use their cinch strap goodie bags as drop bags for race day. Please write your race number on the provided space and place them in the bed of the drop bag truck at the start line. Drop bags will be dropped at the FINISH line. We recommend packing a rain jacket and other warm clothes in case of inclement weather on the top of the mountain. You may also want to put your driver’s license in your drop bag in order to claim your post race beer! Drop bags must be picked up from the top of the mountain by 5 PM.

EVENT RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

Be cool. Have fun. Don’t be a jackwagon.

Those are the rules.

Ok, ok. For those of you who like to have things spelled out to the letter, here it goes…

1. All riders are required to wear an ANSI or other approved helmet and cannot remove it at any time during the event.
2. Riders who are currently serving a suspension, or ban from a governing body of sport aren’t welcome until the suspension has been lifted or run its course. If we are made aware of a rider who is serving a suspension we will remove that individual from the registration list and no refund will be issued.
3. ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE SUPPORT OR FOLLOW VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED ON THE RACE COURSE! This is to ensure the safety of all riders and preserve the experience for everyone. If you’re one of those “special snowflake” types and think this doesn’t apply to you, we urge you to find another event to participate in. No, really. Also, You will also be barred from any future participation in the event. 
4. IN THE INTEREST OF YOUR OWN SAFETY, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ASSUME THE SAME LEVEL OF VIGILANCE IN YOUR RIDING DURING THE EVENT THAT YOU WOULD UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
5. When passing other riders, use your common sense and pass on the left and let yourself be known when doing so. After you pass, resume riding as far right as safely possible. DO NOT PASS RIDERS OR VEHICLES ON BLIND CORNERS! You’re taking your life into your own hands by doing so. Definitely not worth it.
6. Public urination is (as always) a definite NO-NO. Anyone reported violating this rule be removed from the event and barred from returning in the future.
7. Public profanity will not be tolerated. Remember that you represent not only yourself, but all cyclists and more importantly, ME. I don’t want my family questioning what type folk I’ve been hangin’ out with for the last 30 years. As Grandma always said, if you don’t have anything nice to say…
8. Riders are responsible for their own mechanical needs during the event and may NOT receive mechanical assistance from a fellow rider such as trading out wheels after a flat tire, etc.. That said, if a fellow rider is in need of medical attention, by all means provide any and all assistance possible. Refer to the FAQ section for more specifics on this.
9. Take full advantage of the aid stations and stock up with the necessary fluids and food you’ll need to get yourself to the finish. Yes, I know we’re in the Rockies but don’t assume you’ll get to swallow a big June Bug over the pass to fight hunger knock.
10. BE PREPARED FOR EXTREME CHANGES IN WEATHER. This race will take riders over some of the highest roads in Utah topping near 11,000 feet. Although it may be 90+ degrees in the shade down in the valleys, it could just as easily be snowing on the summits. Don’t believe us? Just ask a Crusher veteran about our weather. In 2017 riders experienced a 60* temperature swing during the event. No kidding. We went from 100+ degrees in the Piute Valley to a rain/hail mix by Aid Station #5.  BE SURE TO BRING SOME WARM CLOTHING AFTER FINISHING! OUR FINISH LINE SITS AT AN ELEVATION OF 10,000+ FEET.
11. Event will take place rain, shine, sleet or snow. This race is called the Crusher, after all. 
12. In the event of extreme weather, natural disaster, etc. that could endanger participants or volunteers, the race may be shortened, postponed or canceled without refund.
13. Headphones, earbuds, etc. are only permitted in one ear during the event.
14. Entrants can race in a more difficult category. i.e. 40 year old’s can race in the the 30 year old divisions, if that’s your thing.
15. Riders are classified according to their age on the day of the event.
16. Policing category “sandbaggers” is not the event’s responsibility… ie, “He/She should be racing the Pro/Open category”etc.. Please don’t make it necessary for me to pull rank. I hate that sorta stuff.
17. EQUIPMENT: Bikes cannot have handlebar extensions or additions that mount anywhere EXCEPT the end of the handlebar (ie., bar ends on standard MTB handlebars are acceptable). In other words, NO AEROBARS.
18. E-Bikes (electric or motor-assist) or are not permitted in the event.
19. Riders must respect the directions of all course marshals at all times. If you’re told to stop by a course marshal, moto official, uniformed officer or otherwise, YOU MUST STOP!
20. All riders must attend the pre-race briefing (riders’ meeting) held at the staging 30 minutes prior to the event.
21. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF STAYING ON COURSE RESTS WITH THE RIDER.  We do mark and sign the course, but I’m sure you all know that we only have so much control over signs being removed or vandalized by ne’er-do-wells, so do yourself a solid and familiarize yourself with the route ahead of time.
22. Short-cutting the course will result in disqualification. Riders are required to stay on the designated roads that are specified as the race course. Lack of markings or misplaced signs will not constitute an excuse for cutting the course, so study that course map and download the GPX file.
23. Laws and ordinances of appropriate jurisdictions will be observed during participation in the event.
24. A rider may be DQ’d  for damaging or destroying public or private property and may be held liable for all cost associated with the damage or destruction.
25. We reserve the right to make changes to the course, delay start times and/or postpone or cancel the event without refund as necessary for safety or security purposes or at the request of permit issuers U.S. Forest Service and Utah Department of Transportation or local municipalities and law enforcement agencies.
26. “Racing Age” is based on the Rider’s age as of July 13, 2024. Minimum age requirement forLife Time Crusher in the Tushar is 16 years of age.
27. Finally, please don’t make it necessary that I have to continue to add to the rules and regulations! Let’s just all be cool and enjoy ourselves. After all, that’s why we’re here, right? Right.