Opal Wapoo Race Rules

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ATTENTION! Excelsior Springs, Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Inc., race organizers, sponsors and all parties contributing to this event are in no way responsible for your SAFETY, transport or rescue! You are responsible for you!

All Riders are required to sign a waiver prior to the race.

Roads will remain open to vehicle traffic. Please exercise caution and obey traffic laws. No special precautions or road closures will be executed for this event.

All riders are required to wear a helmet.

Earbuds or headphones are STRONGLY discouraged. Riders must be able to listen for approaching traffic.

No e-bikes. All bikes must be 100% human powered. *We will make exceptions in some cases for active riders with physical disabilities. Please contact us at opalwapoo@gmail.com

Riders are STRONGLY encouraged to print a cue sheet. If you plan to use cue cards as your sole method of navigation, you should have some sort of device with an odometer (or that measures distance). A GPS-enabled cycling computer is not required, but keep in mind it is your most reliable source of navigation. Cell phone apps will not be reliable due to being in remote areas with limited cell service. The course will not be marked!

Support crews are only allowed on the course for the purpose of rescue and will result in a DNF. Accepting support from anyone besides other participants and residents who live on the course, except for the designated aid station for the Wapoo longer distance.

There will be a checkpoint for the longer distance. ALL RIDERS will be required to check in with the race official. Those who neglect to check in will receive a DNF.

Do not litter. Leave nothing behind.

Each participant must carry with them each item on this list:

A cell phone to contact someone should you need help
A GPS device or a cycling computer to use in conjunction with cue sheets. Not all roads have road signs.
A blinking light for visibility if needed
Tire/tube replacement/repair tools and inflation device
Minimum of 2-3 water bottles are required. A hydration pack is highly recommended. Riders should be prepared to carry enough water to cover 35 miles in high heat and humidity.

The route must be followed! If you make a wrong turn you must return to your previous position without making any forward progress. Any shortcut of the course will result in a DNF. If you decide to cut your ride short you must report DNF to a race official

The Opal Wapoo is a rain or shine event, although Race Organizers reserve the right to alter the course and/or postpone or re-schedule the race if certain inclement weather conditions prohibits the race from being held.

We hate rules, but implore every rider to compete on the merits of their abilities.

Riders Under 18

Riders 14 & under must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.
Riders 15-17 may ride unaccompanied, but team registration is required with a legal guardian as the team member. Legal guardians will receive an email to be acknowledged in addition to waiver prior to race day.
A physical waiver with the legal guardians signature must be provided to Opal Wapoo prior to race day.
Unaccompanied riders 15-17 are required to have a GPS device capable of giving turn by turn instructions.
Unaccompanied riders 15-17 are required to have a cell phone on their person.