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Directions to Event
From Moose Jaw:
North on HWY 2.
Turn right onto HWY 202.
Continue to Park Entrance
Turn Right to White Track Ski Area.
XC8 Event is located at the Group Camping area, at the bottom of the valley.
Race Course Maps
2010 Course: 10.2km
2007 Course: 9.75km
2006 Course: 8.4km
Event Maps
Event Location Map
How to Get to Buffalo Pound Provincial Park (from Regina)
Other Maps
Topographical Map of Buffalo Pound Trails
More Details and some Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
We have new number plates for 2008, old number plates will no longer be used and are not valid (Sorry! Hang them on your wall.)
ORS Race Organizers will be on-site Friday August 25th to Sunday August 27th.
The "Edge Feed Zone" is located near the start/finish line. You are welcome to store anything you need at the feed zone, campsite or vehicle and use them at any time.
We use a custom developed electronic timing system. Our RFID wristbands are not only meant to improve timing accuracy and speed, but act as your team relay object that must be passed to the next racer.
Racers MUST STOP and check in at the start/finish to receive a time at the end of each lap, or it will not count. It is the responsibility of you and your team mates to check in and out. Race officials will not chase you down if you fail to check in, and your overall results will suffer.
There are no specific rules regarding team lap order. You can choose your own strategy of who races at what time. Only one team member may be on the race course at any time.
Pets are welcome but please maintain control your pet and please clean up after them.
The event begins with a LeMans Start. The LeMans Start begins with one member from each team (chosen by team members) lining up at the Start/Finish area. Once the event officially starts, starting racers run around a short foot course towards their bike. Once they reach their bike, they mount and ride off onto the XC8 race course.
The course will be fully marked and available for pre-riding on Friday evening.
All members of a team must start at least one lap.
Results are listed by category, in order of first place to last place. Order of placement is determined by the number of laps, then time. For example, a team or racer with the most laps, regardless of time, wins.
No new laps can be started by any racer after the cut-off at 5:35pm.
The official finish time of the event is at 6:00pm. Riders on course before the 5:35 cut-off have until 6:15pm to finish their lap, otherwise the lap will not count.
An important element to team dynamics and enjoying the event is to join or start a team with people who have the same objective in mind. Someone who wants to win on the same team with someone who is there for the social aspect can lead to conflict. Only you can determine team dynamics.
One person on each team must be designated Team Captain on race day. They are responsible for communication with event officials and volunteers in the event of any problems or concerns.
Endurance Racing 101: What To Bring
Be sure to watch the weather reports and prepare for the unexpected. Weather in Saskatchewan can change dramatically and very quickly. Nights are usually cool, especially since people are tired both physically and mentally.
Bike Gear
Bring your bike (of course)
Hydration pack, water bottles
Tires, tubes
Spare chain
Bike tools, bike stand (if you have one)
Chain lubrication
Pit Gear
Tent, sleeping bag, pillows, camping mattress
Lawn chairs
Toilet paper
Garbage bags
Lantern
Rain gear
Portable stove and utensils (if you plan on cooking meals)
Cycling Gear
1-3 Cycling Jerseys, shorts and socks
Tights (for cool conditions)
Eyewear (you dont want sticks or dirt in your eyes)
Helmet (mandatory)
Cycling gloves
Cycling shoes
Note: Not everyone wears cycling gear, however the fabrics offer greater breath- ability, wicking of moisture away from the body and lighter overall comfort while riding.
Clothing
Shorts
Pants
T-shirt
Shoes/ sandals
Sweats
Jacket
Gloves
Hat
Sunscreen (sweat proof)
Towels
Note: Most people like to change out of their sweaty and dirty gear after completing a lap. Bring several layers in order to dress appropriately for variable temperatures.
Food and Fuel
Plan your meals ahead of time.
When preparing for the event, try using energy gels (i.e. Power Gel) and energy bars (i.e. Power Bars). You will be able to consume gels or bars prior to your lap in order to give your body a boost of energy.
You will need normal foods as well. Bring lots of food. You will be hungry. You cannot survive on energy bars and gels alone. You body will need sugars, proteins and fat in order to replenish your glycogen stores. When you run out of glycogen you stop going!
Bring foods that you easily digest such as pancakes, pasta, bagels, bananas, etc. You know best what your body can digest easily.
Eat reasonable sized portions. Do not overeat between laps. Digestion will make you tired & groggy
Replenishing your electrolytes is the key element to staying hydrated.
Electrolytes. What are they? Electrolytes will enhance your performance by providing your body with necessary sugars and carbohydrates.
The number one problem at long events is dehydration. You can also experience heat exhaustion or even heat stroke if you are not careful.
Drinking water only is not enough to stay hydrated throughout the entire event
Rider Etiquette
Rider etiquette is expected to be practiced on the course:
Be nice, 99% of participants are there to have fun.
No foul language toward other riders.
Passing is a priviledge, not a right. All racers have the same right to the trail that you do.
Let other riders know when you are passing. If coming up on a slower rider, indicate passing on the LEFT/RIGHT, "on your LEFT/RIGHT" and so on. Allow for riders to move over or reach an area suitable for passing.
If you are the rider being passed, listen to which side they are going to pass on, be courteous and allow the rider to go by as soon as possible. You DO NOT have to stop riding to let them pass.
If a rider is injured, check to ensure they are all right and assist if needed, or pass information onto race officials. Their life is more important than your lap time.
The Start/Finish area is a very busy place and our timers have a hard job to do during the day. Please be patient and wait your turn to "time in" -- expect to stop and dismount your bike.
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