Take a break! Breakpoints are positioned every eight to 15 miles on both days of the ride. Relax, hydrate, have a snack, use the restroom, make bike repairs – bike stores are there – visit the medical tent, apply sunscreen and enjoy the volunteers and corporate partners at the themed breakpoints.
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When entering a breakpoint, do not stop and dismount at the entrance and/or exit. Be cautious of merging cyclists.
Support and gear (SAG) vehicles provide transportation to riders who need a lift to the next breakpoint. SAGs do not stop to make bike repairs. SAGs only move a rider forward along the route.
To signal a SAG vehicle driver, follow these steps:
- Move safely off the road and well out of the path of other riders.
- Dismount and stand near your bike.
- Remove your helmet and wave it at the SAG vehicle.
From a moving vehicle, it is difficult to distinguish a friendly wave from a call for assistance. Use the SAG signal when you need a lift. Be aware that some vehicles on the route are not equipped to carry riders. Also, SAG vehicles may be full at peak hours. Please have patience; another SAG vehicle will arrive soon.
If you are on the route after 6 p.m., a SAG vehicle will transport you and your bike to that day’s finish point, no exceptions.