What are the distances?
There are five completely different loops. You can do 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 loops. It is completely up to you!
Day 1 – Three approximately 30+ mile loops.
Day two – Two approximately 50+ mile loops.
All 5 loops = approximately 200 total miles
Who Can Participate?
You must be able to self-support on the ride (mechanically, water, and nutritionally) with a working bike and a helmet. Racers under 18 must have a parent with them to sign the race liability waiver.
Event Requirements:
• We do not post a minimum age requirement for this event. If you are a parent considering signing your child up, you are the best judge on whether or not they are up to the task. However, racers under 18 must have a parent with them to sign the race liability waiver.
• You must be able to self-support on the ride (mechanically, water, and nutritionally) with a working bike and a helmet.
• Riders may participate as either a solo or tandem rider. Tandem participants must also register the second rider in the group at the time of registration.
Participant Race Capacity: 300 total riders
Start and Time Limits:
• We use a mass start for the first loop of each day at 8 am. All participants are chip-timed.
• For each succeeding loop of each day, participants start and finish on their own schedule.
• Cut off time to start Loop 3 on Day 1 is 2:30 pm.
• Cut off time to start Loop 5 on Day 2 is 1:00 pm
AFTER EACH LOOP:
• Each time you cross the finish line after completing a loop, you immediately begin the timer for your next loop. Just like in a triathlon, your transition times are included in your total time.
• Before you begin your next loop, or if you decide not to begin another loop, you must check-in at the registration table.
In-person packet pickup
We will be hosting an in-person packet pick-up outside of our Kirkwood location from 4 pm to 7 pm on May 2nd. We will also have a check-in for packet pickup at Hermann City Park on May 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Classes: All classes will be hosted on Zoom and are free with registration. The same content will be covered in each class.
-Wednesday, March 13th at 6 pm [LINK TO REPLAY HERE]
-Saturday, March 9th at 10 am [LINK TO REPLAY HERE]
Packet Pick-Up:
Packets will be available in two locations at different times:
• Thursday, May 2nd • 4–7 pm • Alpine Shop Kirkwood
• Friday, May 3rd • 6-8 pm • Race HQ @ Hermann City Park, Hermann, Mo.
• Saturday, May 4th • 7 –7:45 am • Race HQ @ Hermann City Park
• Sunday, May 5th • 7–7:45 am • Race HQ @ Hermann City Park
Shopping and Q&A Night:
We will plan to host a shopping night to offer exclusive discounts to Tour of Hermann riders .
You can also meet with the race directors and ask questions concerning anything to do with the race. If you decide after the Q&A session that you would like to register, we can get that taken care of on this night (as long as the event isn’t sold out already!) and get you eligible for the special offers, too!
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Each participant should carry (on their body, or on their bike):
- Cycling computer or GPS device. (To track your mileage.)
- Red taillight.
- Front blinking light.
- Minimum of two liters of water or sports drink.
- Food – energy bars, gels, … This is a “self-supported” ride. Bring your own food!!
- Two spare inner tubes.
- Tire levers
- Air pump or inflation system.
- A cell phone to contact the “outside world” should you need help.
ADDITIONAL Supplies You Should SERIOUSLY Consider
- Small rucksack/hydration pack
- Waterproof/windproof jacket
- Extra thermal top or warm layer
- Puncture repair kit
- Chain tool
- Allen wrench set
- Spoke wrench
- First aid kit
- Chamois Butt’r
- Chain lube
- Cash, debit card, or credit card. (To purchase food, water, supplements
Transferring Races:
Participants may switch from a one-day registration to a two-day registration (or vice versa), by contacting the Race Director at Alpine Shop at 314-962-7715 before April 25, 2024.
Weather-Related Cancellations / Emergencies:
Unless the Race Director declares the courses unusable the race will proceed rain or shine. Severe weather may cause us to alter start times and/or the specific routes used for the race. Absolutely no refunds will be issued for any race that is delayed, changed, or canceled.
Find information concerning weather or other race day changes at www.offroadracingleague.com, and at Alpine Shop’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
Refunds / Registration Protection:
We are pleased to begin offering Race Purchase Protection for 2024 races for a small fee. This is only available at the time of purchase but provides a 100% refund of your registration price if a qualifying unforeseen circumstance prevents you from attending the event. This covers illness, injury, transportation problems, emergencies, and more. Find out details here. These are the only refunds we will be offering for Off-Road Racing League events this year.