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Course Safety
Rules of the road – This Course is Open to all traffic. All riders must obey police officers, traffic laws, traffic lights, and stop signs. Violators could be ticketed by local law enforcement and/or disqualified from the event. You are responsible for knowing California traffic laws. All three routes cross railroad tracks. Please be cautious, obey all signs, warnings, and train crossing gates. Look both ways before crossing and ensure that your bicycle wheels remain perpendicular to the tracks. Helmets are required at this event and must be worn at all times while on the bike. They must be in good working order and meet current CPSC Bike helmet standard codes. Please exercise caution when riding on all roads. Pay close attention to the road for other riders, pedestrians, vehicles, all debris, potholes, gaps, road furniture, missing pavement, crevasses, manhole covers/surround, and other normal and unusual road hazards.
Safety at this year's GranFondo San Diego is our #1 Priority!
* Rules of the road - all riders must obey police officers, traffic laws, traffic lights, and stop signs. PLEASE ride single file.
* Violators could be ticketed by local law enforcement and/or disqualified from the event. You are responsible for knowing California traffic laws. All three routes cross railroad tracks, are on open roads with traffic and have road hazards. Please obey all signs, warnings, and train crossing gates.
* Look both ways before crossing railways, and ensure that your bicycle wheels remain perpendicular to the tracks. Helmets are required at this event and must be worn at all times while on the bike. They must be in good working order and meet current ANSI helmet codes.
Wording from County Permit; Inform your participants that "the course is an "OPEN ROAD" with everyday vehicle traffic to be aware of around them; and that participants will comply with all the "RULES OF THE ROAD" and regulations as defined in the California Vehicle Code... instruct all participants that at all times they must ride single file and stay to the right hand side of the roadway, not impede regular traffic and be courteous to drivers."
California Rules of the Road can be found at:
http://www.calbike.org/bicycling_in_california_sharing_the_road
In case of Emergency: If you are involved in – or witness – a serious crash or other medical emergency call 911. For more minor first aid needs, go to the nearest rest stop, or flag down a SAG vehicle – Yellow Granfondo Sign on front window, or call Ride Dispatch (Medical / SAG/ Mechanical) 858-268-1250. – Please put this number in your phone NOW – You MUST Leave Message with the following info: Name, Bib number, Location (look for mile markers) reason you are calling, and your phone number.
Required Equipment
You are required to carry tools for changing tires, extra inner tubes, a patch kit, and a tire pump. Mechanical support is available for issues that are more complex than changing a flat. Call dispatch for mechanical assistance 858-268-1250. Tubes and pumps are available at all rest stops.
Be prepared to ride in all types of weather. Bring filled water bottles and energy bars or gels.
Mechanical Support - Our Official Bike Shop, Moment Bicycles, will provide skilled mechanics at the Finish Line Expo on Saturday, Sunday morning and during the ride. The Mechanic Support vehicles from Moment and Velofix will be on the course. If you have a mechanical problem, safely get off the roadway and call Event Headquarters Rider Dispatch 858-268-1250, leave message. We will attend to your needs as quickly as possible. There are also tubes, tools and a bike pump at each rest stop. Course Staff have Yellow Granfondo sign on front window
SAG - SAG drivers are primarily on the course for riders who need a ride to the finish due to mechanical or health issues. If extreme conditions exist, such as cold, heat, wind, or rain, please be aware that SAG drivers might be extremely busy, and event organizers recommend that riders call friends or family for assistance.
Dispatch – For SAG or mechanic support call dispatch at 858-268-1250 and leave a message with your name, number and location on the course we will have the nearest support vehicle dispatched. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.
EXPO Closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and 4:00 PM on Sunday
FOOD SERVICE & Massage on Sunday Closes at 4:00 PM
(to go boxes will be available after 4:00 PM)
BEER Garden on Sunday Closes at 5:30 PM
Course Closure Time is 5:00 PM
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