AUG 20 2022 RIDER'S HANDBOOK
TRIPLE BYPASS AUGUST 20, 2022 MANDATORY INFORMATION PACKET PICK UP RIDING THE EVENT GETTING TO THE START FONDO RIDERS SHUTTLE SERVICE RECOMMENDED START TIMES FREE RIDER BAG TRANSPORTATION AID STATIONS CUTOFF TIMES PERSONAL & SAG SUPPORT ROAD CLOSURES IN CASE OF EMERGENCY JERSEYS & MERCHANDISE PARKING RIDER DROP-OFF FINISH LINE TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 4 5 5 6 6 6 8 8 9 10 10 12 13 15 17 17 19
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Please remember, while we are starting with the assistance of several Colorado State Patrol cars and motorcycles, the traffic closure is only for a limited time in specific areas Riders MUST OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS and official personnel, including Triple Bypass Marshal Volunteers The Triple Bypass is a “rules of the road” ride Traffic laws will be enforced by local and state authorities Please ride no more than two abreast, and only if conditions allow When riding two abreast it is illegal to impede “the normal and reasonable flow of traffic ” Please ride right Never cross the yellow centerline, this is not only dangerous but could result in the loss of your right to ride the Triple Bypass
Police may be onsite in certain areas to assist the ride, but this is not a given, they may just be on duty and not part of the event, for this reason, when approaching stop lights or signs do not assume you may proceed unless you are given permission by the authority.
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When riding on public roads and trails, if you are unsure at any sign or signal obey the traffic informationINFORMATION
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NOTE: Much of the Triple Bypass is on bike paths and recreation trails. These areas are open to the public and not for the exclusive use of the Triple Bypass. Riders must obey the 25 mph speed limit on these paths and trails. Please ride safely and be courteous to everyone using all trail users Ride SINGLE FILE, announce your presence when overtaking another trail user and always be a good representative for cycling Trail hierarchy dictates that cyclists yield to all others using the trails
PACKET PICK UP American Mountaineering Center 710 10th St, Golden, CO 80401 Wednesday, August 17 2pm 7pm Thursday, August 18 noon 7pm Friday, August 19 noon 7pm You may pick up your packet at the start line on race day beginning at 5:30 am, but we STRONGLY recommend you pick it up before event morning You may be delayed. Double Bypass start line pick up will not be available until 7:15 am. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED! Please no earbuds or headphones. Listen to nature and chat with your fellow riders. RIDING THE EVENT You will not be allowed to pass through the start area without a rider number and wristband. Please use the zip ties provided You must affix the plate to the FRONT of your bike. The Colorado State Patrol and several volunteers will be checking all cyclists at the start to ensure they have a rider number before proceeding NUMBER PLATE Your wristband is an essential piece of your rider equipment the day of the ride. It is your ticket to the nutrition at the Aid Stations and the post event meal in Vail. And most importantly, it will get you a free beer. WRISTBANDS Please wear the wristband and be prepared to show it to authorities or Triple Bypass volunteers upon request. ATTENTION! WRISTBANDS AND NUMBER PLATES ARE REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE COURSE 5 TRIPLE BYPASS AUGUST 20, 2022
GETTING TO THE START From the Denver area take I 70 westbound to Exit 252, Evergreen Parkway Co 74 Stay on Evergreen Parkway for approximately 2 miles. Rider drop off is at the Bergen Park Church. No parking at the Church, you will be towed. Or, avoid the crowds and drop near Fillius Park for a short ride to the start
TRIPLE BYPASS (BUCHANNAN PARK, EVERGREEN)
If you registered for the Fondo, you will be timed on the UPHILL PORTIONS only of the Triple. There will be start flags and a timing mat at the base of each climb and a finish flag at the end of the segment. Please do not cross the yellow line, interfere with other riders or behave aggressively during your timed segments. This is for fun. No timing on the downhill, so take it easy! Timing mats will not be operable until 5:30 am.
The Double Bypass start is approximately 5 miles east of Georgetown at the Rocky Mountain Village Easterseals Camp Coming from Denver/Evergreen, Follow I 70 W to exit 232 (Winter Park). Head west on Highway 40 Do not head into Empire Follow signs to Easterseals Camp You will cross back over I 70, and turn left (watch for riders) Follow signs and volunteer directions. Coming from the west, exit in Georgetown At the roundabout, turn left and travel approximately 5 miles on Alverado Road
SEGMENT MAPS AND DETAILS
SHUTTLE SERVICE Take it easy on yourself and get a shuttle back to the start after the ride. Summit Cycle Solutions will take you and your bike back to Evergreen or Georgetown after the ride on August 20 or the morning of August 21 summitcyclesolutions.com/triple
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MAP: BERGEN PARK CHURCH MAP: FILLIUS PARK 2022
Visit the link for times, reservations, and more info Shuttles must be booked in ad BOOKING A SHUTTLE FONDO RIDERS
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Triple Bypass riders have the opportunity to have a small, soft sided bag brought to the finish Bring some gear to change into and relax with the other participants celebrating their success We have provided you with a rider bag intended for this purpose. Please write your rider number on the outside of the bag and consider customizing your bag so it’s easy to identify For further security, put your name and contact information on the inside Do not put valuables in the bag, we cannot be responsible for wallets, keys, cell phones, and other personal items This will allow us to sort and distribute your bags easily There is no charge to transport a free small bag. If you are looking for larger luggage transport, please contact: Rider bag drop off is at Buchanan Park in Evergreen from 5:00 7:30 am Look for the large truck and signs Double Riders have a drop location at the start near Georgetown from 7:00 8:00 am
TRIPLE-EVERGREEN 6:15 AM DOUBLE-ROCKY MTN VILLAGE 7:30 AM 8 Summit Cycle Solutions
Parking, rider drop off, AND the start line for the Double Bypass is at Rocky Mountain Village Easterseals Camp. This is approximately 5 miles east of Georgetown. We strongly encourage you to pick up your number prior to the event, but if you can’t, we will have a number/jersey pickup at the start START TIMES
The recommended start time in Evergreen is 6:15 am The course will close at 8 am and we will not allow riders to begin past that time If you don’t make it by 8 am, it is your responsibility to find a way to Idaho Springs and join your fellow riders You WILL NOT be shuttled if you miss the start, nor will you be allowed on the closed course.
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To ensure your safety, if you choose to leave the ride before the finish in Vail, please text the dispatch number and let us know you have abandoned your ride.
SUPPORT NUMBER: 720-379-0161
LIGHTS: If you intend to start before daylight, Colorado State law requires you to have a working headlight and taillight on your bicycle We will have CSP on course starting at approximately 4:00 am If they find a rider without proper illumination, they will require that rider to stop and stay in place until daylight Be aware, Juniper Pass Aid station will not open until 6:30 am.
FREE RIDER BAG TRANSPORTATION
Aid Station Hours Aid Station 1 Juniper Pass 6:30 am 10:00 am Aid Station 2 Shadows Ranch 8:00 am 12:00pm Aid Station 3 Loveland Valley 10:00 am 2:30 pm Aid Station 4 Summit High School 11:00 am 5:00 pm TRIPLE BYPASS AUGUST 20, 2022 AID STATIONS We have 4 aid stations along the course There will be sweet and salty snacks, water, and Honey Stinger Hydration Sandwiches will be provided at the Loveland aid station Gluten free options will be available Fill up your bottles, grab a snack and keep moving! Absolutely no personal rider support or vehicles are allowed at Aid Stations #1, #2, or #4. RIDER SUPPORT MAP
PERSONAL SUPPORT VEHICLES
*SAG vehicles are instructed to always move riders forward They will not return you to the previous Aid Station All SAGs from Loveland and Summit will go to the finish If you elect to catch a ride after Georgetown, you will be taken to the finish.
Use the Valley Parking lot Follow the flaggers for parking. Watch for riders as you turn into the lot.
OFFICIAL SAG VEHICLES
Mechanical Support for tire fixes and simple adjustments will be available at all Aid Stations If you have a mechanical during the event and are unable to proceed to the next Aid Station without support, please call 720 379 0161 and a SAG vehicle will pick you up as soon as possible. Thanks to Elevation Cycles for providing mechanical support!
MECHANICAL SUPPORT
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LOVELAND SKI AREA 5:00 PM AID 4SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL
SAG vehicles will run 1 hour past the cut off. If you decide not to take a SAG and want to continue the route past the cut off, your rider number will be taken by state patrol.
Use entrance to the south off of highway 91, go past the stoplight at Copper Road, first right. Do not enter at Copper Mountain.
If you have not reached these locations by the cut off, you can grab a SAG to the finish. These cut off times reflect a 6:15 am start with an average speed of 8 mph. This requirement is for the safety of all riders and support personnel. It also ensures that you will be able to join us at the finish for our post ride celebration.
Personal Support Vehicles are only allowed in areas designated along the course They are not allowed to follow the route but may meet riders at specific locations only It is for the safety of the riders that we request that support vehicles stay off the course and only meet riders in these locations:
LOVELAND VALLEY SKI AREA
PERSONAL & SAG SUPPORT Official Support Vehicles (SAG) will be available for riders needing assistance throughout the day If you need assistance, please call the dispatch number at 720 379 0161 Provide dispatch with your approximate location, and your reason for calling (i e , mechanical, need a ride, or emergency) If it is an emergency, first call 911, then call dispatch to report the emergency.
CUTOFF TIMES 8:00 AM EVERGREEN 12:00 PM AID 2GEORGETOWN 2:00 PM AID 3
COPPER MOUNTAIN ALPINE LOT
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Alvarado Rd will be intermittently closed to traffic on Saturday to ensure safe access to the Georgetown Aid Station Please keep in mind that local traffic is allowed so use caution and follow the rules of the road.
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SUMMIT COUNTY Please use caution when making your final left turn into the finish Please follow the direction of flaggers and law enforcement You will be making a sharp left turn into the parking area at Ford Field. Use caution at the finish and keep the rubber side down you made it this far!
The road will be closed to WESTBOUND traffic only. This closure will take place from approximately 5:00 am 10:00 am. This is not a fully enforced closure, so local traffic may potentially proceed westbound EASTBOUND will be open For this reason, it is essential that you always RIDE RIGHT and never cross the yellow centerline, even to pass a slower rider. The climb up Juniper is approximately 15 miles. There will be several portapotties available during the climb please use them!
Summit County Recreation Paths are open to the public Riders must obey posted speed limits of 25 MPH on the rec paths and posted speed limits on the roadways. Please ride slowly and safely and be aware of all others using the path Remember to be courteous and always yield the right of way
ALVARADO ROAD
Georgetown Railroad is a private business located just before the ride transitions to the Silver Plume to Georgetown Express bike path Loop Road leading to the railroad parking lot will have a coned bike path Stay to the right of the cones and yield to all motor vehicles and the direction of local law enforcement Absolutely no spectator vehicles or rider drop off allowed up this road
TRIPLE CLOSURES
LOVELAND PASS Swan Mountain Rd will be closed to westbound traffic on Saturday between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please obey all traffic signs, flaggers, authorized personnel, and volunteer marshals Eastbound traffic will remain open SAG vehicles will not be patrolling this area
We will be utilizing the bike path on the Greenway trail in Idaho Springs You will turn left BEFORE reaching the town Please slow down as you reach this area and follow the direction of staff and local law enforcement
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JUNIPER PASS ROAD
SWAN MOUNTAIN ROAD
Loveland Pass is closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 10:00 am 2:30 pm on Saturday Only cyclists and official vehicles will be allowed access to US 6, Loveland Pass Road
The Colorado State Patrol will escort (lights and sirens) HAZMAT vehicles over the pass every half hour. The direction will change every 30 minutes, with Eastbound traffic on the half hour and Westbound traffic on the hour Please yield to the escort as necessary Though riding Loveland pass without cars is an incredible experience, please still stay to the right and descend with caution.
GEORGETOWN RAILROAD
IDAHO SPRINGS
Echo Lake Lodge on CO 103, mile 18 Clear Creek County SD building on CO 103, mile 31 Dumont - Sinclair Gas Station, mile 36 Georgetown Visitors Center and gas stations located around the traffic circle, mile 42 Georgetown Loop Visitors Center, mile 44 5 Loveland Ski Area lower lockerrooms and bathrooms, mile 54 (Triple) & mile 14 (Double) A Basin Ski Area, mile 64 (Triple) & mile 24 (Double) Keystone The Pour House, mile 72 (Triple) & mile 112 (Double) Copper Mountain upper level of Village Square, mile 88 (Triple) & mile 128 (Double) Vail Pass Rest Area - bathrooms, mile 92 (Triple) & mile 132 (Double) EMERGENCY SHELTERS WILL BE IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Several contingencies have been put in place in case of inclement weather Weather will be monitored during the event Safety announcements will be made continually at the start regarding the forecast for the day and advising the riders as to the clothing they should carry in case of cold, rain, etc If the weather turns cold, or lightning is observed in the area, riders are advised to seek immediate shelter. In the case of lightning DO NOT shelter in tents but proceed to the nearest safe building. All participants are instructed that, in the case of inclement weather, they should use their own judgment and ride to the nearest designated location. INCLEMENT WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN 13 TRIPLE BYPASS AUGUST 20, 2022
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JERSEYS If you elected to include the jersey with your entry, you will receive the jersey in the size you selected at registration. If you transferred to a shorter or longer distance after June 4th, you will receive the jersey for the distance you originally entered If you registered after May 25 or pick up your number plate on event day, you will need to pick up your jersey at the finish line and your size is not guaranteed. GETTING YOUR JERSEY We have a very limited number of jerseys for a size exchange Size exchange is on a first come, first serve basis at the Triple Bypass tent at the finish in Vail Bring your unworn jersey (with tags) for an exchange. Limited sizes available. No exchanges after the event. SIZE EXCHANGES MERCHANDISE Merchandise will be available for purchase at the event finish in limited sizes and quantities Head to the Primal tent and pick up a 'lil something to remember your achievement! 15 TRIPLE BYPASS AUGUST 20, 2022
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Parking, Rider Drop off AND the start line for the Double Bypass is at Rocky Mountain Village Easter Seals Camp DOUBLE BYPASS Vail is an extremely busy (and beautiful) summer town Please follow local directions to available parking Absolutely NO rider pickup or parking at the finish area near Ford Field. The road is closed near the finish, and you will be towed if you are parked in an unauthorized area Please park your car in one of the nearby parking structures and either walk or jump on a free shuttle bus to the finish.
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RIDER PICKUP Rider pick up is available at the Lionshead Parking Structure This is about a 5 minute ride from the finish line Go to the upper lot and look for the pick up area. VAIL DROP-OFF STRONGLY encourage you to have someone drop you off before the event. Parking is limited in Evergreen, so consider getting a ride, carpooling, or taking an Uber or Lyft 17 OVERFLOW Park in designated lots or to the right of the white line on roadways Do not park near or homes. Vehicles that are impeding traffic will be ticketed or towed. MAP
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Parking attendants will direct you to parking or rider drop off. keep in mind that there are many businesses in the area as well as private homeowners Do not park in non designated spots Rider drop off is at the Bergen Park Church, El Rancho Brewery, or near Fillius Park From here it is a short ride to the start Please note: No rider drop-off at Buchanan Park. have bike from 5 7 am 5
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All designated lots allow overnight parking on Saturday Please refer to the website for parking maps EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2059 S. Hiwan Dr, Evergreen BERGEN VALLEY ELEM SCHOOL 1422 Sugarbush Dr, Evergreen BERGEN VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL 1928 S Hiway Dr, Evergreen CENTERPOINT OFFICE PARK 32065 Castle Ct, Evergreen EVERGREEN RODEO For large sized, overnight parking and Friday camping, please use the Evergreen Rodeo Grounds We will
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TRIPLE BYPASS AUGUST 20, 2022 FINISH LINE Located in Ford Park in Vail. Celebrate your accomplishment with a free beer from Denver Beer Company and tasty morsels from McDevitt Taco Supply! The finish catering is included in your registration There will be something for everyone, including vegetarian and gluten free. Additional meal tickets may be purchased for $25 FINISH LINE FESTIVITIES 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM Massages by Bodyworks Sports Massage will be available for $25 per 15 minutes Go to their tent and book your relaxing post ride rub down MASSAGES There will be a limited quantity of Triple Bypass cycling and casual gear for sale at the Primal and Team Evergreen tents Grab a keepsake to show off your amazing feat OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE Lost and Found will be located in the Team Evergreen tent LOST & FOUND Please note, while we all love our furry family members dogs and other pets are not allowed in Ford Field during events In addition, State Law prohibits the smoking of marijuana in public places Team Evergreen requests no smoking of any kind PET POLICY
