We have begun preparations for RAMROD 2010. It is also time for you to begin training for the event.
The date is Thurday, July 29, 2010.
Early indications from the National Park are that roads will be open and we will be able to return to the traditional course. We do not expect any other changes to the usual Permit restrictions.
For those not already familiar with the course, RAMROD is conducted over mountainous narrow National Park roads, with limited access and almost no services. The terrain is difficult and weather unpredictable. In prior RAMROD events we have seen snow, rainstorms and 100 degree plus heat. This is a fully supported event, and the Redmond Cycling Club provides food, water, sanitation, bike mechanics and full safety and sag support. It is your responsibilitiy to train properly and bring a well maintained bicycle. Since part of the course may be in darkness or fog, you should also bring appropriate lights and reflectors. You will also need to be prepared with suitable clothing for any weather conditions you may encounter on the ride.
As usual, we expect many more ride applicants than there are available slots. For safety and impact reasons the Park allows us to run the event once a year, and limits us to a maximum of 800 riders.
You must register for the event during March, and slots will be assigned by lottery.
WE DO NOT ALLOW TRANSFER OR SALE OF ADMISSION TICKETS. We maintain a waiting list and will transfer your ticket to the next rider if you are unable to ride. You will get a refund, see registration information for specifics.
If you do not get in through the lottery, you can volunteer and gain enough credits to earn a bypass for next year. The bypass admits you to the ride without having to go through the lottery.
We also will auction a number of tickets through Ebay, usually in late April or early May. This is a charitble auctions, one hundred percent of the proceeds from the Ebay sales are donated to a charity.
Please be aware that we do not do last minute bib transfers. For safety reasons we must have reliable and complete rider lists by a week before the event. This means we close down registration for transfers by approximately July 15. If you are not already admitted to the ride, do not go to the start line hoping for a last minute transfer. There will be none available.