Support Vehicle Rules

Support vehicles are permitted to assist riders throughout the race. Please follow these simple rules to ensure that riders and drivers have an enjoyable race.

Support Vehicle Rules

Violations of any of the Support Vehicle Rules will result in team disqualification.

All regular rules of the road are in effect at all times before, during, and after the race (and for the rest of your life for that matter).

This race has the potential for many dangerous traffic situations. Use caution at all times, particularly at checkpoints. Watch for riders when parking and opening vehicle doors.

1. Each team may have one official support vehicle. Teams will be given a vehicle identification tag. This tag must be displayed on the right front window. Only support vehicles bearing this identification will be allowed in the checkpoint areas (3 & 4) that permit parking.
2. Strict no parking zones have been established on either side of checkpoints. At checkpoints obey all signs and only park and stop where permitted.  There is Special Traffic Control in effect around Checkpoint 1 from 8:15 to 10:00 AM.  There is also a special traffic control plan in effect at Checkpoint 2.
3. Support vehicles shall not travel in the bike lane or keep pace with the rider. Motorpacing of riders is not allowed.
4. Support vehicles must drive in the right hand lane only. Drivers must obey the rules of the road and pull completely off the highway and bike lane to assist their rider. Park and stop only on the right hand side of the road, when it is safe to do so.
5. Passing:   Pass only when it is safe to do so.  Do not pass cyclists or vehicles UNLESS it is safe to do so (i.e. you can see far enough down the road that the left lane is clear and safe to use).  This is a basic safe driving practice which is VERY IMPORTANT!

Information for Drivers

Fuel

Fuel is only available in Haines Junction, Yukon and on the outskirts of Haines, Alaska. There is no fuel available from Kathleen Lake, 20 km/12.5 miles south of Haines Junction, until 33 Mile Roadhouse in the US. Please check your fuel gauge before leaving Haines Junction.