2008 FOUR ACES BURRO ENDURO
RIDERS’ INSTRUCTIONS
EVENT
DATE: 11/16/2008 NAME__________________________
KEY TIME (START TIME): 8:00 AM RIDING
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PLEASE
READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Location
The pits are located at Means Dry Lake
in the Johnson Valley Open area (Lucerne Valley). To get there, from I-15 take
Bear Valley exit east to Highway 18, turn right, continue through Lucerne
Valley. Highway becomes 247 out of Lucerne. Take 247 to Boone Road (approx. 12
miles east of Bessemer). Turn left on Boone Road and follow Day Glow arrows to
the Means Dry Lake area. Camping
will be available ONLY in posted
areas.
Sign
Up
Sign up will be open on Saturday from
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Sunday from 6:00 AM until 8:30 AM.
Tech
Inspection
All bikes must pass a technical
inspection. There are no exceptions. Your bike must have a current DMV Green or
Red sticker or be legally street licensed, a USFS approved spark arrestor and
pass a sound test. The inspection area will be open during the same hours as
sign up.
Two
Loops of Fun
This is a two (2) loop enduro with each
loop approximately 33 miles. Each loop
has challenging sections and easier sections where you will be able to rest up
a bit. The start is approximately 1.5
miles east of sign-ups on the other side of the lake bed. Loop 1 and 2 share a common start and will
split at the 2.8 mile mark. Please use
caution to be sure you are on the correct loop. The ribboned trails on the two loops come close to each other a
few times, so be careful to stay on the ribbon. When your race is over, your card will be pulled. No one is
allowed to ride more loops for their class than shown below.
Course
Marking
The course is marked in pink
fluorescent ribbon, Day Glow arrows and "W" WRONG WAY indicators.
Extreme danger will be marked with Day Glow cards and double down arrows. Road
crossings will be marked with Day Glow cards with an “X” through them. Riders
caught 50 feet off the course will be disqualified. The course is very close to
other parts of the course at times, so please pay attention and stay on the
marked trail.
If you break down, stay on the course.
Let other riders or a buddy know where you are. They can tell the next check or
sign up. Rescue 3 and the ambulance are there to assist if needed. If you get
in without our help, please check in so we know where you are. There
will be a sweep crew following the course and they can assist or let your
friends know where you are. It is your responsibility to get your bike out of
the desert.
Score
Cards, Checks, and Number Plates
We are using plastic rain score cards; LEAVE THEM INSIDE THE PLASTIC BAG AT ALL
TIMES. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET YOUR SCORE CARD MARKED AT A CHECK!
It must be legible to be scored. If you feel that you can’t read it, or if you
feel that you have been scored incorrectly, please ask the checker to verify
your score. DO NOT ARGUE WITH THE
CHECKER! If you have a dispute or protest about the check, bring your card
to sign up after the event and see the referee. If the checker makes a change
to your card, be sure he/she initials it. Protest period ends one hour after
the end of the event.
You
must have your assigned riding number and letter on the front of your bike and
it must be visible to be scored. If you need numbers, they are available at
sign up for $2.00. All riders must turn
in their score cards after the finish of their event, even if you quit or break
down! Don’t keep us looking for you in the desert when you have come in and
gone home without telling your friends!
Trail
Courtesy
Enduros are timed events, not a first-one-to-the-finish-wins race. You are racing against the clock. If another rider catches you, he/she is faster than you are and proper trail courtesy is to let the rider pass as soon as possible.
There is no pre-riding of the course allowed. Anyone caught on the course for any reason prior to the event will be disqualified. Please don’t let friends ride with you for free. They are endangering you, other riders and the District with their actions. If they want to ride, sign them up.
Finisher
Pins
Finisher pins will be available when
you turn in your scorecard.
Jart
Charts
Jart Roll
Charts
will be available at sign-up. Get yours early as popular styles can sell out
fast.
Each loop will have a separate 2.9 mile
odometer calibration marker and 5-mile markers will be used throughout the
course.
Rescue
3 / Ambulance Services
Rescue 3 and ambulance services will be
on site to work radio and help on emergency services. Rescue 3 does a great job
for all of us and needs your financial support. There will be a donation jar at
sign up.
Pit
Racing
The speed limit in the camp area and
the pits is 15 MPH (first
gear) at all times, no matter what!!! Please ask your kids and friends to ride
away from the camp and pits to keep dust down.
GOOD
LUCK and HAVE A SAFE RIDE!
Quads – 1 loop
All D Riders – 1 loop
Super Seniors – 1 loop
Mini – 1 loop
C Women – 1 loop
C Magnum – 1 loop