The Race at Expedition 1 will follow a “team time trial” format. Each team will have an assigned start time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will ride the course together. Here’s how the race will be conducted:

• This race uses a CHIP TIME format, which refers to the time it takes an individual to cross the start and finish line mats. It excludes how long it takes a rider to cross the start line from their starting position. Each rider will have a race plate on their bike containing a microchip that tells our timing computer when the Ranger’s bike passes over the start and finish line mats.

• Every local program (ex: the Fayette County Trail Rangers) will line up together in the starting chute. Coaches will order Rangers in the chute based on skill level, with faster riders toward the front of the pack. This is designed to help manage rider safety.

• The team will take off on the course, as a group, at their designated start time. All grade levels on the team will ride together as they have during trail rides at practices.

The top 10 fastest riders (5 boys/5 girls) in each grade level will be recognized at the Medal Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. We encourage everyone to come together as a huge Trail Rangers family at the medal ceremonies to cheer on your teammates from across the state.