Welcome,

We believe that cycling is one of the best stress relievers and sources of joy!

With that being said we welcome you and or welcome you back in 2022 after an amazing 2021!

The photo above is Chelsey Magness of Bend Racing with a record 20 laps to Win 2021's WEMBO America's SOLO Championships! The photo below is of Will Loevner with 23 laps to claim the Championship!

We always have SOLO 24 for those that want to go the distance in 2022 and SOLO 12 while space exists. Sign up and lets have fun!

Key things to remember as a SOLO 24 or 12 hr racer! You do not have to transition and can keep racing lap after lap . If you do transition please enter downstream after the lap point and not at the lap point.

Fundraiser for the Central Oregon Trail Alliance COTA

We built out a way to give back through the High Cascades 100 on July 16th and are using this link for anyone that simply wants to make a difference! Give 8 hrs of time or money to your local trail group or this local group of amazing individuals building and maintaining the Central Oregon Trails and supporting COTA.

LINK

Start, Packet Pickup & Online Wavers 2022

Your start time will be your 12 or 24 HR clock gun start—no more laps after 12 or 24 hrs based on your actual start time starting at 9 am Saturday with a Lemans start.

Packet pickup will be at the Wanoga Snow Park on Friday, July 8th, 2022 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and then again on Saturday, July 9th (the morning of the race) from 6:00 am until 8:30am.

FIRES

Fires are not allowed or dont plan on it unless we get really wet!

Propane heat is fine as long as someone is watching it all the time.

Fire Extra

In the case of a Fire in the area we will do our best to evacuate the area. Please be aware at all times the fact that fire is a real possibility anytime in the Summer. We have yet to experience this and have insurance that we would attempt use to cover your entries if this is the case.

Waivers and packets

Please sign the online waivers through bike reg at least 1 week prior if you did not sign the online waiver when registering. We send out notices if you have not signed the most current waiver. They need to be filled out immediately or by Wednesday the week of the event in order for you to participate. We need to prepare your packet with your necessary event info including race plate, twist ties, zip ties, labels, nutrition and more. Also if you are the parent of a junior racer under 18 please e-mail mike@mudslingerevents.com to have a waiver e-mailed to you.

Timing Chips

Please do not lose the timing chip. It is important to attach it properly to your bike on the right fork blade with your own electrical tape (to prevent scratches), or your right wrist, or right side of your handlebars. If you have multiple bikes please opt for the wrist or ankle bracelet if you do not want to switch the chip between bikes. You will be charged $85 if it gets lost, zip ties will be provided. Please turn in at the timing area after you are done and will not be riding any laps.

Lights

Please take advantage of Lights N Motions Offer 30% off on a Vya Pro Smart Tail Light. promotion coming at least 30 days prior! Anyone riding after 7 pm Saturday must have a light set to steady and turned on once dark after 8:30!

Lights & Motion has supported us for years, and we have 30 total lights available for rent.

The Code for Discount is TBD and will be sent via email

A team of 5 needs at least two complete sets, and just so you know, if you only have a Bar mount without a Helmet mounted light, you will be riding drunk following your bars around the twisty singletrack!

Being you are riding SOLO, most of you have your situation set.

We will have a large Light charging area to charge your lights throughout the 9 hrs of darkness.

Rental for 24 hrs with battery are and may be updated per support from Lights and Motion

Seca 2500 $50.00

Taz 1200 $40.00

Vis 360 Pro (Helmet) $40.00 (600 Lumens)

https://lightandmotion.com/collections/bike

Email mike@mudslingerevents.com and let me know ASAP if you would like to reserve.

Please let us know what unit you would like to reserve, and we will have it available on Friday and Saturday during packet pickup.

We will be renting based on the requested date and mark your light ahead of time for you to pick up.

Charging station will have 60 USB ports and multiple AC ports for your own charger. Please label your batteries with your plate number and last name.

ALWAYS FOLLOW: THE RULES OF THE ROAD

The course Is open for all riders, so PLEASE be aware of your surroundings at all times. No personal music is allowed at any point during the event. You will cross two significant Forest service roads and cars and trucks are not stopping! Look listen and keep rolling!

Spectators and riding in the venue

You need to be extra careful when riding around others! Please know that if you are in the SOLO 24 area you are not to cross the course unless it is 100% clear of traffic. All children must wear a helmet at all times. Kids of participants camping are not allowed to ride near the course at any time or point and are not allowed to ride in the area after 8pm Saturday. The Wanoga area has a pump track to the east which is a great place to ride for youth. We have experienced broken bones due to accidental contact and this can and will lead to the person hitting the spectator with a likely lawsuit.

PASSING

Mountain biking is all about passing SAFELY! And with this year especially, we ask you to keep your distance from other racers. When you come closer than 2.5 bike lengths (15ft) behind another rider stay back or overtake them. You may pull up your face covering if safe to do so and if this action will not cause you to crash, make a quick pass and proceed to be 2.5 bike lengths (15ft) in front of the person you just passed, at which point you can pull down your face covering.If you are the rider being overtaken, PLEASE find a safe place to move over so the other rider can pass safely. This is a timed event based on laps, so it will not be clear who is ahead, but we want all racers to have the opportunity to ride their race safely.

The most important rule of this race is: BE RESPECTFUL!! We want to continue to have these events, so that means it is on YOU to follow the rules, to show consideration for others, and to be a good example for others to follow.

COVID-19

RIDER RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE ATTENDING A CYCLING EVENT

Extras Sanitation

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Bring all necessary liquids and foods to be able to provide for yourself. All aid is at the Venue including Hammer Nutrition support! No aid stations on the course which is normal for this event.
• Please use hand sanitizer and or our hand washing sinks
• Please bag up and leave no trace for garbage.
• Please remember that the trails are open to everyone, so do not ruin someone's day or get super aggressive when other riders are just trying to have quality time also.
• If caught, please yield the trail when it is safe to do so. Normally you would know who exactly you are starting with at the same time.
• Keep Singletrack Single

CREATING A TEAM

Pay attention as this part is so easy, like fantasy football or when you were on the playground, picking teammates and hoping you were not the one to be chosen last. If you are, that’s ok as I am sure you will impress your friends with your RV or cooking abilities!

It is simple to sign up online and pay for a whole team and or pay as an individual for a 4, 5, or 6-10 Party team. The Key to all of this is to list your Team Name, the same for each member. Try to keep your team name under 15 characters to have it adequately displayed by the Live timing system. Please use the Team member registration for all 24 or 12 hr teams if you did not purchase the team in bulk.

With so many age groups and team structures for the 24 or 12hr categories, you have plenty of opportunities to have a great time at the Oregon 24. Build that team of 2,3,4,5 or 6-10 (Party Team) or go SOLO, and prep that RV or Tent and make your way to Bend, Oregon. Food onsite, coffee and more to keep your wheels rolling all night long. Please note the camping will be reserved and spread out to maximize social distancing. We will be utilizing the dirt area to the maximum. Make sure to agree on your team name and the spelling of that team name to register correctly. Final Team Rosters will be posted online and e-mailed to all the week of the event on Monday or Tuesday.

We have limited Pavement Camping and a Google Venue map online, which are reservable. After those are taken, the Dirt area is open after Thursday and first come, first served. SOLO 24 and DUO 24 will be designated, and first, come as well after Thursday. You may stay through Sunday Night! LINK You must email to reserve pavement after 75% of your team is registered.

Team makeup

Determine how much you want to ride, meaning a Team of 4 will net you two more laps than a team of 5, or if you are into hanging out and diving into beverages, maybe a Party Team or other larger team may be more your style. Things to consider for teams of 4 include who is going to do two consecutive night laps? Doing a few consecutive laps helps members of the team get some sleep starting with laps at 11 pm or midnight. Knowing that you can do two laps and take a break, in my opinion, is nice, but make sure to have enough battery power for lap 2.

Determine the team name and if your team will be custom, such as four people, five-person or corporate. Please identify yourself as the Team Captain. Since you are now in charge, tell them to sign up and send them the registration link and remind them of your team name. One last thing is to decide who is bringing the RV up and remember first registered will receive the RV space of choice. A great place to Rent an RV is All seasons RV in Bend, Oregon LINK

Refunds and Transfers

No Refunds and check the Mudslinger Events About Policy tab for current policy. 10 days prior to the event you can transfer your funds to any current years events.

Weather, Fire, Acts of nature, Pandemic, Terrorism, War, ETC or a permit being canceled for some reason beyond our control.

Standard Policies

If you wish to withdraw from an event, you may receive 100% credit only for a future Mudslinger Event in the same calendar year only as space exists if opting out 10 days or more prior to the event. The case of the final event will be carried over to the next calendar year.

Event protection is available to you for all of our events at checkout, among other Bike Reg services. Please see terms and conditions through Bike Reg

You must notify us by email at least 10 days before the event or two Wednesdays before receiving credit.

We feel this is a cut above our competitors and is logistically challenging. Your fees can be used for In-stock merchandise or gifted to a friend as well to pay it forward. Register early to reserve your spot, and rest easy knowing we have you covered with over 12 cycling events!

See the Team categories listed below for all the categories. Things change on your team structure, and we will dial you in starting eight weeks before the event when we order your custom race plate and place final gear orders. Just remember any late changes 48 hrs before do come with a $10 transfer or late charge to accommodate for the chip data and extra workload. Sorry no refunds and please take advantage of purchasing the event insurance when registering that is offered by bikereg.com from its third party vendor.

Schedule of Events

Camping can start anytime after Thursday at noon at Wanoga Snow Park. It is located 15 minutes west of Bend towards Mt Bachelor. No permit is required outside of the Snow Park Permit season of November 1st until April 30th. The course is situated at 5000 ft, so it should be clear of snow. Please see the google venue Map on the website for your team camping if you registered early and wanted the Premium Pavement. You must e-mail us to confirm this!

Friday

Packet Pickup 3-6:30pm Wanoga Snow Park

Saturday

6–8:30 am more Packet Pickup Wanoga Snow Park or last call! Sunrise is 5:32am!

8 am Mandatory meeting for all Team Captains and anyone else wanting to attend the meeting for anything not covered in our 1 week to go e-mail. With COVID-19 my in person communications have been limited.

We need help setting the course and taking down the course after, so please email us.

Medical support arrives from High Lakes Urgent Care in Bend by 8 am. We also have Adventure Medics on site as well for 24 hrs to assist you.

8:45 am Line up for your start at 9 am Start for all

Results live at Mudslinger Events results tab and Oregon 24 event page in the header plus we will be texting one designated team member each lap result. First rider lap finish estimate 9:45 am

Saturday we will have a food vendor starts serving food and beverages

7:00 pm Lights on bikes including a taillight set to steady.

6–10:30 pm our excellent beer support will begin with 10 Barrel Brewing!

8:49 pm Sunset Lights must be on bikes by 7:00 pm with taillight set to steady after 8:45pm.

9:00 pm NO MORE LAPS FOR THE 12 HR PARTICIPANTS per your start time. However anytime prior to this you may start and finish your lap.

10:30 pm 12 HR Awards. We will be creating a nice SOLO 12 hr champions awards after the event.

10:30 pm Quiet time or after 12 hr awards! We will announce until the 12 hr is completed and continue to push out results with our timing partners E8 timing all night long.

11 pm IT GETS COLD Summer or Fall…..40 is the average in the summer at 5000 ft

Sunday

5:32 am Sunrise and coffee is planned. Pancakes will be served free of charge from my family and crew!

No more laps may start after your 24 hr start time or 9am depending on when you started per your start time You may go on a lap if it is before the 24th hr. Not a second after or face a 20 minute penalty.

Awards

Special Prizes for SOLO 24 and a raffle for a set of Astral Wheels, plus more prizes from Bar Mitts and Mudslinger Events.

*Special Notice: This event is under Special Event Permit from the US Government Department of Agriculture Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District. "In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability." (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

What is 24 HR mountain biking, and how do I participate?

24 HR mountain bike relays and races have been around for 25 years and take a bit of planning on the participants' part. The most crucial factor in deciding to participate is in knowing that this is a low key event for riders of all abilities and ages from 10 to 70 years.

You can ride SOLO….sleep when you want or not at all and or enter any size team/makeup offered.

Junior Men and Women 10 years old to 18 are encouraged to participate!

Age is 12/31/current year

General Info

What's included?

Custom socks for all! SOLO's 24 and 12 hr receive a custom Trucker Hat with the SOLO designation 12 or 24 hrs if registered by 5/15 for production. Coffee on-site Saturday through noon.

Chip timing (Team Chip and individual) with live results online at mudslingerevents.com

For the safety of all teams all team riders must dismount on each lap and walk to safely relay on each lap. Failure to do so will result in a 30 minute time penalty.

Prizes and first place custom medals and awards three deep.

The Relay (See Below for the flow of the Finish line)

Each one of your teams will be issued a pro-chip to attach to your fork to track your overall team lap times, Each tag has a unique number and will cost you $85 if it is not returned! Also for 2020 we will be utilizing radius.fit to track

The event will start with a 1/8 mile run. Please feel free to leave you're cycling shoes and helmet by your bike if this makes the run that much better.

One Lap penalty for losing your chip.

Please turn it in after you are finished, or you will be charged $85

Reports live on Mudslinger Events and normally we will have a results Kiosk, with Covid-19 look online. Verizon works the best in this area. We will text a person on your team the team lap and results link. Also we have radius.fit to track your teammate if they take their phone and download the app.

The chip will track the finish of each lap!

FAQ

Is the course for any ability level?

Yes if you have ridden a mountain bike previously and feel comfortable with riders asking for and passing you when its safe this event is great for anyone.

If you have never ridden single-track you may want to get some time in before the event on your local trails, The laps are only 10.8 miles with 70% singletrack, Beginners to experienced riders consider this course to be fantastic.

Your Kids need to be ten years old as of 12/31 current year, and the Junior 5 person team is an option. Also, with a 50% discount for Juniors, how can they fail?

How is the course marked?

No one likes getting lost, so we heavily mark the course very well with signs to indicate the correct way ( signs) and the wrong way (X NO signs) and plenty of arrows, including reflective arrows for night riding!

In critical places, a volunteer may be stationed to ensure racers go the correct direction including radio control at mile 7 on course and at base.

It is ALWAYS up to the rider to know the course. Riders may be disqualified for going off course. Please download the GPX file for your Wahoo or Garmin device.

A person on our team dropped out, how do we transfer a rider? sign the new person up under the transfer category for 15.00

You can edit your info online at bike reg until Tuesday before the event.

What if I have trouble out there?

Mountain bikers watch out for each other, and you should come prepared to be in the woods with the proper gear, clothing, and tools.

Simple crashes and mechanicals you can recover on your own, or someone may decide to stop to help you. If you own a shop and want to be involved contact us.

If you need mechanical help, you should walk along the direction of the course to the next radio checkpoint, aid station, or finish line. Do not leave the course, or you may become lost check-in with the Officials at the finish that you have returned safely.

We have neutral mechanical support for 24 hrs from various local bike shops participating in the event!

Propane heat works for cooking and heat sources. Please keep an eye on all heat sources at all times. In 2019 the high was 85 and the low was 35 degree's

Wood-based Fires may be allowed depending on the fire restrictions in a metal fire pit, but in 90% of this event, the fire restrictions have not allowed it. Propane is fine!

Are RVs with generators OK? If not, how can we charge lights?

Lite charging stations are provided for you from Lights and Motion and or our race support crew, and neutral charging is available for other lights

ALL participants are required to have a taillight set to steady during the night time hours after 7pm. 9 Hrs of darkness for this Summer 24 hr event.

Quiet time is after 11 pm!

The ideal setup for those without any lights – mount the Seca 2000 on the handlebar as a bright primary light and 700 or more Iumins on the helmet for a small spot beam. Having two lights will aid in-depth perception on the trail by filling in shadows typical when using just one light. See above for rental info for the 36 lights we have coming.

Will water be available there, or do we need to pack what we need?

We have plenty of water for your use at any time, but make sure to bring a starting supply of water to keep your team hydrated while back at base camp

Do most people rely on cell phones for riders that crash to contact their crew?

We have a local radio group handling on course communications and also have EMT's that can be dispatched at any time. The lap is 11 miles, and it may take up to 30 minutes depending on where you crash to get to you and to rely on the nature of your injury search and rescue will take another hr at least to start your evacuation.

Cell phone usage is spotty at Wanoga Snow Park but getting better. Verizon has proven to have the best coverage overall.

We sweep the course to ensure all riders are accounted for, but we rely on your Team Captain to let us know if someone has not come back after longer than anticipated.

For minor medical issues, send someone up to the next radio checkpoint, aid station, or finish line.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 if you have service, otherwise, send someone to the nearest checkpoint.

What's the weather like at the Oregon 24?

Traditionally 80-85 degrees and a clear sky at 5000 ft. On occasions, we can get some thunder and lightning. In 2021 it was hot and we had 4-5 cases of heat exhastion! Please Hydrate and take it easy during the 1-5pm hrs.

Please prepare for nighttime temps from 34 degree's.

Can I ride on course with my Junior Boy or Girl?

Sorry, based on several riders on course for the permit and the safety of the other participants. The laps are 11 miles and provide an excellent loop for the new rider no matter how fast you are. Wanoga Snow park has a great pump track for all abilities, and please remember that all participants need to wear a helmet at all times while participating or not. Please have your children wear helmets as well while at the venue.

What should I wear while on course?

Proper riding gear makes racing in lousy weather fun!

• A base layer of polyester with a jersey if its Cold, and jacket that can be stuffed away when the sun goes down.
• Baggie mountain bike shorts or Lycra shorts with leg warmers work well, or baggies and leg warmers.
• Any mountain bike shoe is preferred over sneakers. You want lugs for the soft soil. For those wanting warm feet, try these out that have lasted me eight years of Cold weather riding at night or Wool socks!
• Suitable Gloves and or Waterproof covers if the weather is under 50 and at night all year around.
• Embrocation, Google it, simple and cost-effective way to provide a pre-race barrier to cold. DO not confuse which hand you applied this with from the one you used Chamois Cream with (Big mistake)
• Cycling Glasses and a Helmet that is preferably no more than two years old as they do deteriorate over time.
• Taillight for the rear of your bike set on steady
• Helmet light and Bar light or just one. Your minimum backup light needs to be at least 200 lumens. Most lights are affordable and amazing as technology increases.

How long will it take me to complete a lap?

Record Time = 45 minutes. Most finish around 1h to 1:30

How best do I go about making a transfer or add a new Team Member if someone can't attend?

LINK to Facebook Group to post for assistance. Mudslinger Events will post a group to query for teammates as riders drop.

Please e-mail mike@mudslingerevents.com if you have more questions

Merchandise available on site and during registration including some great jerseys through April 1st

categories

110.00 early for team members, less for juniors with a price increase at 1/2 and 5/9 two months out from the event. You can also pay as a team and we will collect the data later.

Categories

24 HR Teams (Four, Five or Party 6-10)

• Party Team (6 to 10 riders) Register as a 6 person and use the 24 HR Team Member individual registration to add more! Make sure to enter the correct team name
• 5 Person Junior Team (any makeup man or women) 10-18 years old! Special Junior Pricing!
• 4 or 5 person Military, Fire or Police 25% donation back to a charity of your choice
• 5 Person Coed (Must have at least 2 men or women)
• 5 Person Open Women
• 5 Person Open Men
• 4 Person Coed (Must have at least 1 women)
• 4 Men Masters (Over 200 years) Minimum age 45 of any single person
• 4 Men Open (Under 199 years)

24 Hr Duo Teams

• Duo Men Open
• Duo Women Open
• Duo Coed

SOLO 24 (Max 100 allowed)

Part of the N24 series for 24 and 12 Hr SOLO

The N24 Series will recognize National Series Champions within the following six divisions for 24 and 12 hr SOLO racing! Open Men and Women, Masters Men and Women, Singlespeed Men and Women

These are the typical Oregon 24 SOLO categories.

• 24 HR Solo Open Men
• 24 HR Solo Open Women
• 24 HR Solo Open Men Singlespeed
• 24 HR Women Singlespeed
• 24 HR Women 40-49
• 24 HR Women 50-59
• 24 HR Solo Men 40-49
• 24 HR Solo Men 50-59
• 24 HR Men 60+
• 24 HR Women 60+
• All results from the Oregon 24 for SOLO will be re sorted for the annual 3 event series including Enchanted Forest 24, and 25 Hrs of Frog Hollow.

12 Hour divisions

SOLO 12 (Max 50)

• Junior Men
• Junior Women
• Open Men
• Men 40-49
• Men 50-59
• Men 60+
• 12 HR Police/Military/Fire
• Open Women
• Women 40-49
• Women 50+
• Singlespeed Men
• Singlespeed Women

12 HR DUO/Team of Three

• Team of 3 open
• Open Men Duo
• Open Women Duo
• Open Coed Duo

What's Included Updated August 2021

• Custom 24 HR Socks! T-shirts available for purchase.
• Team Pit Area and RV space
• Onsite Food
• Coffee
• Pancake Breakfast
• Neutral Mechanical Support from Abbey Bike Tool and Chariot Bike
• Unique SOLO 24 Trucker Hats and SOLO 12 as well in 2022
• Awards 3 deep plus custom overall plaques for most laps SOLO 24m SOLO 12, DUO 24, DUO 12 Team of 4, Team of 5, Party Team, Military, Police, Fire, Junior Team Most laps
• Great beer from 10 Barrel Brewing and lights from Light N Motion with a charging station for your lights.
• Memories to last a lifetime!

Please remember that once you are entered, all money is non-refundable for any reason. All swapping of team members can be done online by the team captain by Wednesday of the event. All changes after that will result in a 15.00 fee paid at packet pickup.

Please make sure you are in good riding condition for the extreme nature of a 24 hr relay and make sure your bike is in proper working condition. Well, if you have a team, you don't need to be in great shape, as this is the event for every type of rider!

Food

We will have a Vendor on Site for food purchases and also be cooking up pancakes for all of you fine folks on Sunday am. Make sure to pack a cooler with your finest beverages, and we will supplement you with all the stuff needed to take on a 10.8-mile course.

Prizes will be announced to include a set of Astral Cycling and more from our generous sponsors!

Camping is reserved based on the registration date that you email us after signing up. SOLO and DUO 24 spots will be signed to be as close as possible past the Chip timing area. RV camping can begin after 12 pm on Thursday and will be marked off for ease of parking. Please look at the venue maps to get acquainted. Riders and teams signed up before 3/31 receive priority and must email to confirm your space on the venue map online!

All Riders will have a. Pro-Chip attached to your fork with a Unique Team number to track Team Laps and individual time splits! In addition your team will not have a baton in 2020 to relay.

Lap Transition

The finish flag on the map below is where your lap will end and a result will be texted to one designated person on your team for no contact results! NO more laps after 12 or 24 hrs from when your first rider departed.

12 Hr awards at 11pm and 24 Hr awards at 11am Sunday or sooner if possible

Google venue map

Start of Lap

This is the start of the lap where your transponder on your right fork leg will track your lap start or wrist band if you choose. SOLO 24 line up at 8:45 am for a 9am start and 9:10 line up for all others including SOLO 12 for the Oregon 24. Your physical start time will be a gun start. No more laps after your 12 or 24 hrs have ended. Live results with laps pushed to your team captain for Teams and or SOLO 24 Helper and Racer!

All Team Relay riders exit to relay to a team member if you are not riding consecutive laps. All Solo riders may ride unimpeded lap after lap unless you are taking a break after finishing a lap. In that case exit left and return at the designated entry point upon taking your break. DO NOT cross the start mat or go anywhere within 15 ft of the start or finish mat unless you are actually starting a lap. This ensures we have proper lap accountability.

Penalty

Any Team Rider who departs before your team mate has existed the course will be penalized 45 minutes. We have plenty of room to see your team mate day and night with additional light sources in the transition area.

After finishing the event as a teammate or SOLO rider, please turn in your pro-chip. Any non retired chips will result in a $85.00 fee to the rider. This is located next to the charging station.

Do not litter on the course, its 1.5 hrs so please unload your used gels in the aide station area past the manual timing tent.

Lights on bikes after 7:00 pm and until 6:00 am are mandatory with Bar and or Helmet or both and Taillight (set on steady).

You must have at least one primary light, and the helmet is the best choice with all the single-track you will be riding to see your way around, but really……you need both to be active and have fun. (you can run with one or the other, but why when you want to have the best time) Lights on bikes at 5pm for this later than normal September Oregon 24.

Rental of Lights: See Registration or e-mail mike@mudslingervents.com $60.00

You must have a backup source of light at a minimum of 200 Lumens available if you choose to only run with one light. The cold weather can and will drain your batteries so be prepared.

Camping

Camping will be allowed entrance anytime after Thursday at noon in the Wanoga Camping area. Propane is allowed for 2021 and you must monitor it!

LINK to camping

Areas will be designated for SOLO and DUO blocked off as to have the opportunity to be as close to the transition as possible, and extra parking will be available as well in the dirt and marked. If you come in late Friday (After 8 pm), stay in the parking area and enter the camping area between 6 am and 8 am Saturday am. Campsites will be large enough for 3-4 tents and areas to relax. You can choose where you want to be. Toilets will be placed on both ends of the camping area.

SOLO 24 and 12 Hr dirt area participants are not able to leave until 10:30 am or final rider Sunday am. If you park and camp in this easy access spot please know this.

Medical support

More info: medics will be on-site from Adventure Medics to fix up scrapes and cuts. Best place to go for injuries beyond scrapes and cuts is High Lakes Urgent Care in Bend on the West Side Last years high temp was 84 degree's. Dehydration is always a concern, so please hydrate and know your limits.

Critical care is something we seldom if ever need. Air transport is expensive costing well over 20,000 in quite a few cases. Please sign up for Air Link in Bend or Firemed for ground transport. LINK Also please consider signing up for https://www.getspot.com when registering or for a monthly plan outside of registering if you have a high deductible insurance plan like the Ripley's do!

Camping Venue Is marked by Wednesday and please remember to park north and south to maintain a wide lane for emergency vehicles. Only for a limited number of Teams. All others are not marked and first come in the Dirt area.

Plenty of room in the Dirt and SOLO and DUO will have the closest accommodations with SOLO having a designated and primary section for the Pavement and SOLO Dirt area.

Volunteer requirement and LINK volunteer@mudslingerevents.com

Course

The course is a mix sweet twisty, fun single-track for 7 miles and 3.8 miles of 2-track and fireroad each time around. 70% Singletrack through Mile 7 and the rest 2-track or open firewood for passing.

The course winds from Wanoga Sno-Park and takes place on COTA built Tiddlywinks/Kiwa Butte and Dinah Moe Humm and some cinder cone road and more 2-track trails before the return to Wangoa. We will have extra water at mile 8 from 11am until 6pm Saturday!

Check the website for the course map and extra details. Please be aware the course is open to any riders and to always use caution when riding at your limits. Usually by early June the course is free of snow to provide a good pre-ride!

Ham Radio Group

ARES Radio group will be on-site to control the action and make sure everyone is accounted for at the base and mile 8. We donate to this group and appreciate all they do for safety on multiple points on the course. If you need a lot more than a bandage, we reserve the right to send you to the hospital or call 911, so ride safely. Please check-in at the Medic Tent on the blacktop for aide support.

Official Nutrition Support

Hammer Nutrition! In addition to keeping you as sugar free and rolling with our nutrition sponsor above. We love Hammer Nutrition!

Parking Do to dust, and please keep your speed down to 5mph. There will be room in the dirt for additional cars, and if you do bring an RV, please park it north and south in the pavement to allow more room for other RV's. Please keep the number of vehicles down to 2 per team max, and please let me know if you have an RV. Any RV over 24 ft should park on the pavement.

VENUE MAPS RV'S CAN START TO PARK AT 12 pm THURSDAY. We will have all reserved signage placed. PLEASE PARK WITH OTHERS IN MIND WHEN YOU COME IN AND KEEP THAT FIRE LANE (MIDDLE) OPEN!

Lite Charging

WE WILL HAVE SPACE FOR LIGHT CHARGING AT THE NEUTRAL WRENCHING AND LIGHT AND MOTION RENTAL AREA. We WILL HAVE NUMEROUS CHARGING STRIPS BY THE MAIN LIGHT TOWER. PLEASE LABEL YOUR LIGHT WITH YOUR NAME AND RACE # AND HAVE FUN!

Please return all lights after 7am on Sunday and before 8am. Also when done racing please return all Pro Chips from your fork to not get charged $85.00.

Team Roster

Please tighten up your team roster and manage online until Wednesday…….after that, all Team trades are subject to a $10.00 fee or just make your team public and let others join. PLEASE E-MAIL RESULTS@MUDSLINGEREVENTS.COM AFTER JULY 4TH FOR ANY UPDATES OR CHANGES THAT YOU CANT MAKE ONLINE

Refund Policy

Please remember that once you are entered, all monies are non-refundable for any reason subject to the refund policy. Bike Reg offers insurance that can be pre-purchased at the time of registration. CREDITS CAN ONLY BE APPLIED TO CURRENT YEAR EVENTS THAT HAVE CAPACITY. IF WE ARE FULL WE CANT PROCESS YOUR REQUEST. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO A FIRST RESPONDER OR SOMEONE THAT CAN USE YOUR ENTRIES.

Transfer Policy

All transfers are subject to $10.00 per transfer after 6/30 UNTIL 7/8. Teams that signed up as a team need to email results@mudslingerevents.com to drop a rider and get a code to enter another person.

Awards (1st place teams and or category winners and top 3 Solo overall for the 24 and 12 hr)

10:30 pm Saturday, 12 HR awards

10:30 am Sunday or sooner 24 Hr awards

Your Timing chip and Plate

DO not lose it! We will hand it out at packet pickup. More importantly do not accidentally switch it with a teammate for either the race plate or timing chip

All racers starting a lap must enter the course at the designated start. Please remember that if you are taking a break to finish your lap, take your break and start your lap at the lap start point. DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH MATT AFTER TAKING A BREAK.

When your race is finished

Everyone can race as long as they want or 24 hrs at least if you do stop racing before nine your time limit based on your start time and do not go back out, please inform the manual timing crew that this is the case. Everyone has the option to continue to go out on laps YOUR 12 OR 24 HR PERIOD HAS ENDED. This may get a bit weird as we will publish your official start times to calculate out your go or no go for a final lap.

Results

Results will be posted live at Mudslinger Events Results Tab and Oregon 24 website in the header with live results.

Any protests must be taken to the results area form of a e-mail protest to results@mudslingerevents.com. Also please, track your laps, you know your team better than we do in most cases. Another word of advice: Do not assume because you have a big lead you are going to win or place. Last year a team rested the fastest person during the night and came back to take over the lead from a team who thought they had enough of a cushion. We will also post a phone number to text the timing crew from E-8 if you have a discrepancy. They do an excellent job with state of the art gear.

Results Extra

Results will be based on most laps completed and the time finished on that lap

Team A finishes in 23:50 with 12 laps

Team B finishes in 24:10 with 12 laps

Who wins? Team A

Now it's great that at least Team B finished with the same # of laps, and that's half the battle late in the game. What Team A was risking by not going out again is Team B coming across before 23:59 and then having to go out again. This could happen, so know your lead.

Beer and festivities

10 Barrel Brewing is so supportive of cycling in the community will be providing great beer. BYOB is in effect while you are camping and relaxing in your tent area.

Dispersed Camping/Garbage, etc

I will notify you before the event of the fire status. We are in NO Campfires for JULY 2021 UNLESS CONDITIONS ALLOW IT Propane is fine if you monitor it.

Dispersed Camping area guidelines

You will be allowed to enter after Thursday at noon to go to your spot of choice if you have not reserved a space prior to 3/31. Solo spots will be marked off closer to the course. Please do not drive over 5mph as the dust and wind can be just plain mean to others in the area. After 8:30 am Saturday, the dirt area will be closed off to SOLO Camping, and no traffic will be allowed in or out for the duration of the event until 10 am Sunday in this area. If you do drive in this area, please go 5 MPH or less.

When leaving the area, please maintain a 5mph or less attitude and check your area for garbage. These areas will be large enough for your car and tents.

Mandatory Quiet Time

Mandatory Quiet Hours are from 10:30 pm until 7 am. We want each one of you to have a great time, but please respect these hours to rest and get your body ready for late-night riding. Generators are fine in the pavement. If you want quite the dirt is your best option.

How do I get to the course and Wanoga Snow Park?

From Bend, travel west on SW Century Drive for approximately 12 miles towards Mt. Bachelor. (The road name will change to Cascade Lakes Highway/46). The venue is 7.7 miles from the Inn of the Seventh Mountain. Wanoga is the only Sno-park on the left side of the road.

From Sunriver, travel west on Highway 40 (S. Century Drive/Spring River Road) towards

Mt. Bachelor. Turn right on Highway 45 (Edison Ice Cave Road). Travel approximately 11 miles until you hit Hwy46/Cascade Lakes Highway. Turn right. Wanoga Sno-Park is approximately 4 miles, located on the right side of the road.

Tips on riding in Central Oregon

Please remember the first few laps or 3-5 hrs will be busy on trail. For the most part everything settles in after riders have had at least one lap behind them. Stay in the center of the trail to avoid blowing out corners and for your health and wellness.

1. Skidding causes erosion. Soils here can be very dry in the summer and are easily eroded by excessive skidding. We try to design and build trails with this in mind, but mountain bikers should ride so that skidding and hard braking are minimized. Control your speed. Please also AVOID trails that are wet during the spring melting season.

2. Keep Single-track SINGLE. Most vegetation is fragile and very sensitive to trampling. When passing others, stop your bike and put a foot down rather than ride around. This will avoid widening the trail unnecessarily. Use passing lanes whenever possible. When you stop for a break, please remove your bike from the trail so others can pass without being forced to go off the tread of the trail.

3. Some trails can become crowded. – Runners, dog walkers, families, tour groups, racers, equestrians, and recreational cyclists all share the same trails. Please be courteous to other users, and extend a friendly nod or "hello" when passing. You are not any more entitled to use these trails than anyone else even though it's a race, please behave and be friendly regardless of what the other trail users are doing.

4. Fast short knobs are a good choice here. Trail conditions can get loose, so your front tire could have a bit more bite depending on your handling abilities. 2.0-2.3.

Technical area just 1 mile out on Tiddlywinks. For most riders walking this short section will be the best choice.

What to bring

• Extra tubes, chains, brake pads, cables, derailleur, tire
• Full suspension is always nice but not necessary as the terrain is not super technical. Personal opinion, a nice hardtail can be trusted, and any bike will be great.
• An extra set of gloves is nice as the hours tick by. I don't need to tell you to bring LOTS of chamois's cream.
• Rent a bike in Bend! Plenty do this and it can make for a great experience.
• Sleeping bag rated at 20 Degree's or 0 degree's
• Special food – pack your cooler with the secret race fuel and or 20.00 for vendor food to supplement your goods.
• A small packable jacket and arm warmers to stash away – it's easy to get hypothermic in a hurry if you go down and stop moving, and the weather is always 10 degrees cooler up top. Remember – the course is at ~ 5000ft elevation. When I did an early am race simulation, it was 61 in Bend at 5 am and 38 at Wanoga in September last year. I know the temp will get down to possibly the mid 30's at night.
• Please bring your Tent, Sleeping Bags, matt for Bike Repair, Bike Stand, Cooler with Food, Water (we will have 800+ Gallons, but being self-sufficient is nice) Extra Set of racing gear, extra socks, gloves, base layers, sunscreen, bug spray (sometimes necessary)
• We will have solar showers set up from 4pm Saturday and once again Sunday am. Sorry no shower truck yet.
• Lights, please bring a main bar mount and a headlamp to wear while you ride. The trail twists and turns so much that just a bar mount is not the way to go.
• Please have a taillight set on steady for your night lap as well, and this is mandatory so riders can see you as they come up to pass

Be prepared for 80-degree day temps and 35-40 or so at night

A great sense of humor and a healthy dose of fortitude will help all to finish the race!

Mike and Andi and Crew

Mudslinger Events

Rules

An ultra-endurance race is held under the General Rules and

Regulations BASED upon National Standards

18.7.2 Race Bible.

18.7.3 Definitions

18.7.3(a) Le Mans start — a start where racers run to their bicycles. The run should not be more than 200-400 meters. It is not recommended for the run to go downhill.

18.7.3(b) Log Tent- Tent where racers log in and log out, hand the baton to the registrar, and cancel laps.

18.7.3 (c) Transition area- an area where riders completing a lap are exiting the course, and riders starting a lap are entering the course. The Log Tent is located adjacent to the transition area if applicable

18.7.3(d) Team- a racing entity comprising of one or more racers

18.7.4 Team Captains

Each team will designate a team captain and co-captain. Team captains will represent the team in all official correspondence and communications before, during, and after the event. The co-captain

May represent the team during the event when the captain is unavailable. Only team captains and co-captains may file protests.

The team captain and co-captain must attend the pre-race meeting.

18.7.5 Technical Assistance/Feed Zones

Ultra-endurance races will designate an area for technical assistance. This area may be the expo area, the camping grounds, the hotel area, or any area that is large enough to accommodate all teams equally. Each team is permitted to have only one area. This pit area must be set up in the designated area. In the team's technical assistance area, a racer may accept support from anyone. Only team members and race workers are allowed in the Log Tent / Transition areas while the race is being conducted.

18.7.6 Rider Assistance

On the course, racers may only receive mechanical assistance from another registered racer. Short-cutting the course is not allowed. A helper must not interfere or obstruct another rider, or hinder the provision of support to another rider. A helper must wear their identification pass at all times while in the Solo Pit area. Neutral Mechanical Support will be available on site for designated times. SOLO 24 riders have the opportunity to bring two bikes with multiple chips and race plates stationed in your pit only. This will allow you to be as functional as possible for your 24 hr quest!

18.7.7 Feed zones

Water and food (hand-ups) may be supplied to a racer, by your support crew in the SOLO pits and or in the neutral feed area prior to the lap point. All relay riders coming off course have plenty of time to eat and relax. No on course hand up's or outside support! Hammer Nutrition will be available at the Oregon 24

18.7.8 Riding on Course

Only officially registered racers, credentialed media, and event staff may ride on the designated racecourse during the event.

18.7.9 Log-in

All solo competitors and the first racer for each team must log-in at the Log Tent at least 15 minutes before the start of the race.

Batons will be handed out upon log-in if utilized or timing chips or another approved method approved by the Chief Referee. Starting racers must have their bikes pre-positioned in the Start/Finish area. The event will use a Le-Mans style start.

18.7.10 Batons NOT ALLOWED WITH COVID-19

PRE-COVID-19 The team baton or scoring device must be passed from the racer logging out to the next teammate passing by both the electronic timing and back up timing. The log-out time of the first racer automatically becomes the log-in time of the next racer logging-in regardless of whether or not there is a racer ready to log-in.

18.7.11 Plates

Racers must display their official bike handlebar number plate. SOLO 24 will be given two plates each for multiple bikes and two rear plates for each of identification. PLEASE REMEMBER YOU WILL ONLY HAVE ONE TIMING CHIP SO IF YOU SWITCH BIKES, YOU MUST REMOVE AND SWITCH YOUR TIMING CHIP TO YOUR OTHER BIKE!

18.7.12 Consecutive Laps

To ride a consecutive lap, the racer may proceed unimpeded through the transition area. Please be aware riders are entering this area and to use caution while riding around spectators and especially on course where the course is open to other recreation including slower mountain bikers. All riders that are relaying too a teammate must come off course with the teammate relaying entering in the designated area.

18.7.13 Loss of Baton PRE-COVID-19

Loss of the baton will result in a 5-minute time penalty, which will be applied to the team's finish time on its last lap and will accrue to the racer finishing that final lap. The registrar will issue a new baton.

18.7.14 Lighting

Racers entering the course two hours before sunset and up to one-half hour before sunrise must have both primary and Secondary light sources installed and in good working order and be at least 200 lumens. The primary light source must have a minimum rated power of 500 lumens or more and be able to sustain this charge for 2 hrs. The secondary or backup light source may be in the form of a smaller light source, flashlight or other lighting systems, preferably a helmet light or bar-mounted light source. All riders will have a taillight placed on your bike for use after 8 pm. The taillight mode will be steady and not flashing.

18.7.15 Lap Cancellation

Once on course, a racer is expected to complete the lap.

However, the team has the option of canceling a racer's lap and restarting the lap from the Log Tent with a substitute, should the first racer be unable to complete the lap for any reason, including injury. Any team member can cancel a racer's lap by notifying the team's registrar at the Log Tent and initializing the log sheet next to the canceled lap. If a team cancels a racer's lap and is restarting with a new racer, a new baton will be issued without penalty. However, the team's original baton must be returned to the registrar. The new racer inherits the log-in time of the canceled racer's lap. Once a cancellation has been made, it cannot be rescinded. The canceled lap does not count as a completed lap.

18.7.16 Placing

Each team's final placing will be determined by the number of laps the team has completed and the sequential order of finish within the team's last lap. The last racer for each team must be logged in before the end of the last hour for the lap to be counted.

Teams electing to stop racing before the end of the last hour must inform the registrar of that decision. Once the registrar has been informed of a team's decision to retire from the race, no more laps will be recorded.

18.7.17 Calling the Race

In the case of catastrophic failure lasting more than 6 hrs due to weather or another an extenuating circumstance that prevents the ongoing scoring of the event or creates a racing environment that is deemed too dangerous for the participants, the race may be called. Final results will be calculated based on each team's placement at the call time as determined by that team's last completed lap. This rule is intended to be exercised as a last resort, only in the most dire of situations, when no other means is available to continue scoring the event or when the potential for serious harm or loss of life becomes imminent. For Central Oregon the majority of reasons for a potential delay or cancelation would be fire and or lightning. This has only occurred one time with a delay around the 3pm-4pm time frame. PLEASE NOTE NO REFUNDS FOR A PARTIAL EVENT OR ANY CIRCUMSTANCE BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS IS RARE, BUT WE THOUGHT WE SHOULD MENTION IT.

18.7.18 Ghost Rider

If a racer stops to assist in the care of a seriously injured fellow racer that requires an EMS response, Ghost Rider procedures will be implemented. The EMS personnel will radio to the Log Tent the name and number of the assisting racer. Race staff will then inform the team of the assisting racer to prepare the next rider on their team. That rider will be allowed to start his lap based on the assisting racer's "ghost rider" lap time that will be based on the fastest of either the team's average lap time.

18.7.19 Quiet Hours

Quiet hours will be imposed from 10:30pm until 7 am. During this time, noise must be kept to a minimum.

18.7.20 One Lap Requirement

Every team member must complete one lap except in the case of a report of occurrence (confirmation of an injury)

Feel free to e-mail me with questions and thank you for entering the Oregon 12/24 the second weekend in July in Bend, Oregon Good Luck!

mike@mudslingerevents.com

541-225-7946