Event Rules

You must be 18 or older and fill out the required waiver and paperwork to participate in the event.

The event will run rain or shine.

Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Helmets are required

RD12 organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant of the event for any reason

Alcohol or illicit drugs are prohibited

Participants must obey all traffic laws

Bike locks and water bottles are suggested

Main Checkpoints

Checkpoint 1:  Riverwalk at the Discovery Center
     Hosted by

Checkpoint 2:  YMCA Gazebo
     Hosted by I Bike Rockford

Checkpoint 3:  Ingersoll Centennial Park
     Hosted by

Checkpoint 4:  Tinker Swiss Cottage
     Hosted by Rockford Area Mountain Bike Alliance / Rockford Park District

Checkpoint 5:  Start/Finish Line in the 100 N. Main St. Block Party Area
     Hosted by Namaste Studios and Forest City Float

Laps and Passports

One lap equals 5 checkpoints (this does not include bonus checkpoints) completed in order and marked on the passport.

A passport is completed by marking 10 full laps.

When a passport is full, turn it in at the start/finish line (checkpoint 5) to receive a new passport.

A passport is only counted as complete if all checkpoints have been visited and verified, this also includes the final lap.

No points will be awarded for a lost passport, return to start/finish line to receive a new passport.

No laps awarded until passport is turned in.

No passport will be accepted after 7:15pm Saturday night, turn them in whether they are complete or not to be counted.

There can only be one member of the team active on the course at a time.

In order to have a passport punched, you must be on your tagged bike. All riders must have wristband on.

Bonus checkpoints

Bonus checkpoints are optional (but strongly encouraged)
A completed bonus checkpoint is worth two laps.
Each bonus checkpoint location is autonomous and has created their own prerequisite for marking a bonus passport.

Water Stations

There will be water stations at various establishments around the River District. You will be able to fill your water bottle at these stations.

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