Full event on Hiatus for 2022.
Below information is for “traditional” event years. PLEASE DISREGARD FOR 2022.
General Information and Ride Rules – Please Read!
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2021 Entry Fees*:
Double Century:
Until August 21: $135.
August 22-October 2: $145.
Late entry: October 2-12 at noon: $160 cash only at the door with online reservation.
Very last minute entry: October 12 at noon- October 15 at 5pm: $200
Double Metric:
Until August 21: $115.
August 22-October 12 at noon: $125.
Late entry: October 12 at noon- October 15 at 5pm: $140 cash only at the door with online reservation.
Entry includes Solvang finish souvenir (a new surprise) for everyone who signs up at least four weeks before the ride; fully stocked aid stations along the route; roving SAG support; and per-rider donation to Life Sports Foundation, and post-ride meal (if you get there by 9:45pm) at Habit Burger.
Before registering, please read our registration and cancellation policies.
* If you’re able to recruit an event volunteer, please email us before signing up and we’ll give you a coupon code to use during registration for an instant 50% off. If you recruit the volunteer AFTER you signed up, we’ll give that volunteer a coupon for 50% discount off a future ride (which you can use if they don’t).
Start Times:
Chip Timed Riders: “Mass” start at 7am for all riders who plan to finish in under 14 hours and all Double Metric riders.
Riders who need more than 14 hours may start at either 5am (if you need 15-17 hours) or 6am (if you need 14-16 hours).
No in between starts please.
If you start at either pre-dawn hour, please note that checkpoint opening and closing times are based on the 7am start and are calculated using an average speed range of 12 to 20 mph.
Riders needing more than 17 hours may opt for the Tourist division during registration and start as early as 4am. Please familiarize yourself with the Tourist rules. If Tourist riders finish after the course closes, they must sign in; and may be asked to provide proof of course completion.
Time Limits and Cut-Offs:
The course has rolling closures from aid station to aid station.
Aid station closing times are listed on the route sheet. Once an aid station closes, so does support end along the course prior to that aid station.
Total time allowed to complete the course with an official time: 17 hours based on the 5am start. Finish line closes at 10pm.
Strict cut-off at the Marriott at mile 102 based on start times: 1:00pm for 5am or earlier starts, 1:30pm for 6am starts and 2:00pm for 7am starts. Rider numbers will be pulled past these cut-off times. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Twilight:
Twilight begins at 6:46; Twilight ends at 18:44. Sunrise is at 7:11; Sunset is at 18:19
Lights and Gear Drop:
If you leave your lights at the start, your bag will be waiting for you at Los Alamos. If there’s any chance that you’ll be out past sunset, you MUST have both a headlight and a taillight attached to your bicycle, and you MUST wear a reflective ankle band on both legs. If you start in the dark, plan on carrying your lights all day. We do encourage you to carry your lights yourself. That way if you need them, you’re guaranteed to have them.
Personal Bag Drop:
Because we know some folks have special dietary needs (or are very particular about what they want), you may bring two lunch-sized brown paper bag (like the ones you took to school in 2nd grade) filled with your special foods. Drop the bags off at the start, and we will deliver one to Los Alamos, and keep the other at the start/finish, which you will pass through twice during the ride. Please make sure you pick up your bag, or don’t care that you won’t get it back.
