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1 201836TH ANNUAL LOGAN, UTAH TO JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING BIKE RACEEVENTGUIDEPRELIMINARY EDITIONHOW IT ALL BEGANThe LoToJa was started in 1983 by two Logan cyclists, David Bern, a student at Utah State University, and Jeff Keller, the owner of Sunrise Cyclery. The two men wanted a race that resembled the difficulty of a one-day European classic, like Paris-Roubaix or the Tour of Flanders. LoToJa's first year featured seven cyclists racing 192 miles from Logan to a finish line in Jackson's town square. The winning time was just over nine hours by Logan cyclist, Bob then, LoToJa has grown into one of the nation s premier amateur cycling races and continues to be a grueling test of one's physical and mental stamina.

2 Many compete to win their respective category, while others just ride to cross the finish line. At 200+ miles, LoToJa is the longest one-day USAC-sanctioned bicycle race in the country. Thank you for riding with us!Photos provided by Snake River Photography - TO LOTOJAINSIDE THIS GUIDE1 Event Schedule2 Check-in/Packet Pickup 2 Awards Ceremony & Protest Period 3 2017 Start Schedule4 Timing Chip, Finish Line, and Results5 Cyclist Information7 Cyclist Guidelines9 Feed Zone Information11 Relay Team Guidelines12 Additional Safety Guidelines13 Race/Ride Log14 Veteran Advice15 Crew Guidelines & Information17 Crew Driving Directions18 Crew Vehicle Drive Distance Schedule19 Cyclist Care / First-Aid Reminders21 Course Elevations and Map23 Logan to Preston Leg 1 Information25 Preston to Montpelier Leg 2 Information27 Montpelier to Afton Leg 3 Information29 Afton to Alpine Leg 4 Information31 Alpine to Finish Leg 5 Information33 King/Queen of Mtn.

3 Jackson Pathway35 Sponsors & PartnersCYCLIST/CREW ORIENTATION MEETINGS upport crews and cyclists that have not participated in LoToJa in recent years should attend our one-hour Cyclist & Support Crew Orientation meeting on Friday, September 7 at 7:00 in the USU Eccles Conference Center. The meeting will cover key race guidelines, USA Cycling rules, as well as provide late-breaking information about the condition of the course. LoToJa s USAC race officials will be present at this meeting . Directions to the conference center are either available on or at the check-in SCHEDULETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 3:00 to 7:00 Early Check-in and Packet Pickup, Biker s Edge, Kaysville, UTFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 1:00 to 7:00 Check-in and Packet Pickup, Sunrise Cyclery, Logan, UT 1:00 to 7:00 LoToJa Expo benefitting Huntsman Cancer Foundation 4:30 to 7:30 LoToJa Pre-Race Dinner benefitting Huntsman Cancer Foundation 7:00 to 8:00 Cyclist & Support Crew Orientation and USAC meeting ,Eccles Conference Center, USU CampusSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 5:00 to 7:30 Late Check-in and Packet Pickup (must be on pre-approved list) 5:55 USAC Officials Welcome 6:00 to 7.

4 30 LoToJa Cyclosportive Ride and Licensed Race Class category starts 2:30 to 8:30 Teton Village Finish Line at Jackson Hole Mountain ResortLoToJa is not weather dependent; be prepared to ride/race in all weather , SEPTEMBER 9 The following events are located at Jackson Hole High School: 8:00 to 9:00 USAC Race Results Protest Period 10:30 to 11:45 Awards Ceremony (see agenda on page 2)1 Obey all traffic laws, and remember you are sharing the TIPAWARDS PROGRAM 1. Introduction & Announcements2. Recognize Winners and Podium Finishers for Race Categories3. Charity Drawings Announced Huntsman Hometown Heroes Presentation to Huntsman Cancer4. Cyclist Awards for the following: - Utah Triple Crank - LoToJa 1000 Recipients - LoToJa 2000 Recipients - LoToJa 3000 Recipients - LoToJa 4000 Recipients2 SOUTHPARK LOOP SCHOOL HOLEHIGH SCHOOL2018 AWARDSCEREMONY10:30 AMSUNDAYPROTEST PERIOD8:00 - 9:00 AM8922 CHECK-IN/PACKET PICKUPCHECK-IN CHECKLISTAll cyclists are required to check-in prior to their participation in the , family, or teammates cannot check-in for another cyclist.

5 There are waivers that must be signed and photo ID is required before participants receive their LoToJa wristband, frame number and timing chip. No exceptions!Licensed cyclists must show their USAC check-in cyclists will received their race numbers (frame and bib), timing chip, rider bag (which includes a printed copy of this Race Bible), and pre-paid merchandise, if applicable. All timing chips must be check-in dates, times, and locations are noted under the Event Schedule section. Late check-in on Saturday morning is ONLY available to cyclists that make prior WHEELS?Spare wheels WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED in Logan on Friday, September 7, prior to6:00 PM or as soon as LoToJa's Neutral Support vehicles have reached their CEREMONY & PROTEST PERIODAWARDS CEREMONY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9If your race result puts you on the podium in your Licensed Race category YOU MUST ATTEND THE AWARDS CEREMONY TO CLAIM YOUR CASH and/or PRIZES.

6 Unclaimed awards will NOT be shipped out unless special arrangements are made PRIOR to the awards ceremony. Your prize will be given to deserving volunteers. Awards will be given to the top five in every RACE category except the top three in Tandem and Women s Pro, Cat 1/2/3 races. Awards are not given to Cyclosportive RIDE PERIOD FOR RACE RESULTSUSAC Officials will hear race result protests from8:00 to 9:00 on Sunday, September 9 atJackson Hole High School. Results are final afterprotest period results will be posted the Mondayafter LoToJa at RACE - Race Route PACK # START TIME BIB NUMBER CATEGORY RACE 01: 6:00 AM 21 and up RIDE TANDEM 01 to 10 RACE TANDEMRACE 02: 6:06 AM 100s MEN PRO, CAT 1/2/3 RACE 03: 6:12 AM 201+ MEN MASTER 35+ A (CAT 1-4) 251+ MEN MASTER 45+ A (CAT 1-4)RACE 04: 6:18 AM 301+ MEN CAT 3/4 351+ MEN CAT 4 RACE 05: 6:24 AM 400s MEN MASTER 55+ OPENRACE 06: 6:30 AM 500s MEN MASTER 60+ OPENRACE 07: 6:36 AM 600s MEN MASTER 35+ B (CAT 4/5)RACE 08: 6:42 AM 700s MEN MASTER 35+ B (CAT 4/5)RACE 09: 6:48 AM 800s MEN MASTER 35+ B (CAT 4/5)RACE 10: 6:54 AM 900s MEN MASTER 35+ B (CAT 4/5) 1001+ WOMEN PRO, CAT 1/2/3 RACE 11: 7.

7 00 AM 1016+ WOMEN CAT 4/5 1061+ WOMEN MASTER 35+ OPEN 1086+ WOMEN MASTER 45+ OPENRACE 12: 7:06 AM 1100s MEN MASTER 45+ B (CAT 4/5)RACE 13: 7:12 AM 1200s MEN MASTER 45+ B (CAT 4/5)RACE 14: 7:18 AM 1300s MEN CAT 5 RACE 15: 7:24 AM 1400s MEN CAT 5 RACE 16: 7:30 AM 1500s MEN CAT 5 CYCLOSPORTIVE RIDE - Ride Route PACK # START TIME BIB NUMBER CATEGORY RIDE 01: 6:03 AM 4101+ RACE RELAY: 2 PERSON 4151+ RACE RELAY: 3-5 PERSONRIDE 02: 6:09 AM 2000s MEN 35+RIDE 03: 6:15 AM 2100s MEN 35+RIDE 04: 6:21 AM 2200s MEN 35+RIDE 05: 6:27 AM 2300s MEN 35+RIDE 06: 6:33 AM 4200s RIDE RELAY: 2 PERSONRIDE 07: 6:39 AM 2400s MEN 35+; RIDE TANDEMRIDE 08: 6:45 AM 2500s WOMEN 25+, 35+, and 45+RIDE 09: 6:51 AM 2600s MEN 55+ MEN 60+RIDE 10: 6:57 AM 4300s RIDE RELAY: 3-5 PERSONRIDE 11: 7:03 AM 2700s MEN 45+RIDE 12: 7:09 AM 2800s MEN 45+RIDE 13: 7:15 AM 2900s MEN 15+ and 25+RIDE 14: 7:21 AM 3000s MEN/WOMEN OPEN RIDE 15: 7:27 AM 4400s RIDE RELAY: 3-5 PERSON 2017 START SCHEDULE*LoToJa's start times will be at three minute intervals and will alternate between the Licensed Race Class and Cyclosportive Ride categories as outlined to the right.

8 Since the routes out of Logan are different for the racers and riders, our start schedule will effectively create six minute time gaps between each category as cyclists ride through Cache cyclists must start LoToJa at their assigned time. Leaving Logan earlier will result in either a time penalty or Tandems have the option of either starting with the Race Tandems at 6:00 or leaving at 6:39 with the Ride Men 35+ start group. The earlier tandem start group will follow the RACE route out of Cache AND A LoToJa Classic is a USA Cycling sanctioned RACE and a cyclosportive non-competitive ROAD RACEC yclists racing in a competitive category should ONLY race/work with their assigned start pack. Cyclists that race with other start groups are cheating.

9 Racers should not allow cyclists from other start packs (different bib number series) to join or influence the outcome of their race. Offenders should be reported to USAC race officials. LOTOJA CYCLOSPORTIVE RIDEC yclosportive ride class cyclists should yield and ride as far to the right as possible as the race packs pass by. They should not assist, join, or interfere with any race category. Cyclosportive cyclists must start with their assigned start group, but they can ultimately join and ride with any cyclosportive ride category once out on the * The categories and start times published on this page are from the 2017 event and may change slightly prior to the 2018 LoToJa. But category order should be similar to this schedule.

10 A final start schedule will be published in July. TIMING CHIP, FINISH LINE & RESULTSTIMING CHIP INSTRUCTIONSYour LoToJa race/ride results will be captured by SportStats USA using a timing transponder, commonly called the chip . Please follow these simple instructions carefully. Not wearing the transponder properly may prevent you from being are non-transferable! Be careful not to switch with friends, family, teammates, etc. (unless you're a Relay Team). Relay Teams use the timing chip as the "baton" and pass it to their teammate when they transition at designated feed the ankle bracelet around your left ankle before starting the race and wear it around your ankle at all times during the sure you cross the timing points at the start, intervals, and finish line of the the timing chip to a volunteer or race official after crossing the finish line.