Guidelines Equipment Advice Rules

2008 Oceanside to Annapolis

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To RAAM Racers and Crew, Preparations for RAAM 2008 are well under way. It’s going to be another great race this year! We know you’re working hard to prepare for this year’s race. The GEAR Book is designed to help in your preparation. The GEAR Book contains a wealth of information critical to getting ready to race in RAAM. It primarily covers race details and some logistics of the race. You still need to read the rules and should find articles about doing RAAM itself. We’ll do our best to make sure your RAAM experience will be as enjoyable and safe as possible. Your job is to help us stay on schedule by returning the required forms and following the procedures closely. Should you have questions, problems or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us. Good luck with your preparations. We’ll see you at the Start! Sincerely, Terry Zmrhal Race Director Race Across America 2305 Canyon Blvd Suite #103 Boulder, CO 80302 866-460-4288 or 303-956-7226 director@raceacrossamerica.org

www.raceacrossamerica.org

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Table of Contents Last Update – January, 2008

General Information............................................................................................................ 8 Race Across America 2008............................................................................................. 8 Media and Web Coverage............................................................................................. 11 Online Resources .......................................................................................................... 12

Registration Information................................................................................................... 14 How to Register ............................................................................................................ 16 What Is Included in Your Entry Fee? ........................................................................... 20 Awards – RAAM .......................................................................................................... 24 Race Divisions .............................................................................................................. 26 Race Time, Time Allowance, Checkpoints, Finishing Status ...................................... 29 Registration, Payment, Refund, and Late Fee Policies................................................. 34

Supplies............................................................................................................................. 38 RAAM Store ................................................................................................................. 40 Race Supplies and Rentals ............................................................................................ 41 RAAM Crew Kit Order Form....................................................................................... 43

Vehicle Setup .................................................................................................................... 44 Introduction................................................................................................................... 46 Racer Numbers.............................................................................................................. 47 Support Vehicle Supplies.............................................................................................. 48 Support Vehicle Supplies for Rent/Purchase................................................................ 49 Sign Locations .............................................................................................................. 50 Front Sign Locations..................................................................................................... 52 Side Sign Locations ...................................................................................................... 53 Rear Sign Location ....................................................................................................... 54 Rear Sign Location – With Bike Rack (NO!)............................................................... 55 Rear Sign Location – With Bike Rack (YES!) ............................................................. 56 Window Visibility......................................................................................................... 57 Final Reminders on Support Vehicle Rules and Setup................................................. 58 Bicycle Setup ................................................................................................................ 59

Route & Navigation .......................................................................................................... 60 RAAM Route and Navigation ...................................................................................... 62 Online Route Information ............................................................................................. 62 Route Book ................................................................................................................... 63 RAAM Race Route Summary ...................................................................................... 64 RAAM Navigation........................................................................................................ 66 Electronic Navigation ................................................................................................... 66 How to Use Route Book ............................................................................................... 68 Sample Map .................................................................................................................. 72 RAAM 2008 Route “Fun (and other) Facts” ................................................................ 78

Start Line........................................................................................................................... 80

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Start Line Location and Facilities ................................................................................. 82 Map of Start Line and Facilities.................................................................................... 83 Scheduling..................................................................................................................... 85 A Schedule by Activity................................................................................................. 88 Schedule for the Visually Inclined................................................................................ 90 Pre-Race Time Penalties ............................................................................................... 92 Check-In, Inspection, Registration Binder.................................................................... 93 Parking & Driving......................................................................................................... 94 Start Line – Staying Energized ..................................................................................... 95 The Actual Start – Mile 0 to Mile 21.7......................................................................... 96 First Day – Mile 21.7 to Mile 45 .................................................................................. 97 First Day – Mile 45 to Borrego Springs........................................................................ 98

Start Line......................................................................................................................... 100 Getting Around Oceanside.......................................................................................... 102 Getting to Oceanside from Airports - Driving............................................................ 103 Getting to Airports from Oceanside - Driving............................................................ 104 Getting to Oceanside - Shuttles................................................................................... 105 Getting to Oceanside – Train ...................................................................................... 106 Hotels and Motels ....................................................................................................... 107 Start Line Room Reservation Fax Form ..................................................................... 109 Start Line Room Reservation Fax Form ..................................................................... 110 Bike Shops/Sporting Goods........................................................................................ 111 Major Services ............................................................................................................ 114 Map to Services........................................................................................................... 116

Finish Line ...................................................................................................................... 120 Getting Around Annapolis.......................................................................................... 122 Getting to Airports from Annapolis - Driving ............................................................ 123 Shuttles and Public Transportation ............................................................................. 125 Public Transit Map...................................................................................................... 126 Parking in Annapolis................................................................................................... 127 Bed and Breakfasts /Unique Accommodations .......................................................... 132 Finish Line Room Reservation Fax Form................................................................... 136 Finish Line Room Reservation Fax Form................................................................... 137 Downtown Dining....................................................................................................... 138 Major Services ............................................................................................................ 141 Map to Services........................................................................................................... 143 Other Resources .......................................................................................................... 144 Other Resources .......................................................................................................... 144 Annapolis Emergency Numbers ................................................................................. 145

Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................. 146 Logo Usage Guidelines............................................................................................... 148 Resources .................................................................................................................... 150 DASHBOARD PROTOCOL...................................................................................... 152

All material © 2007 by Race Across America, LLC (Colorado). All rights reserved.

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Notes This represents a major overhaul from the 2007 GEAR Book. If you find any errors, please let us know. With 6 months still to go before the race, there may be minor changes from what is here. Any changes will be posted to the website, www.raceacrossamerica.org, and sent directly to you. In some places there are references to the website. With the overhaul of the website some references may not be correct. If you can’t find something at the website, please email us and we will correct the GEAR Book and let you know where to find the material you are looking for. Finally - RAAM Supplies, such as light bar rentals, cargo rentals, etc. will be part of the website overhaul and the new Online Registration System. If you would like to reserve one you may also contact us directly and we will set it up. Good luck!

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Start Line Oceanside

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Getting Around Oceanside There are three major north-south roads and four major east-west roads. North-South Roads

• South Coast Hwy. • Interstate 5 • El Camino Real

East-West Roads • Highway 76 • Mission Ave. • Oceanside Blvd. • Vista Way/Highway 78

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Getting to Oceanside from Airports - Driving Driving Directions San Diego International Airport To Oceanside

mile turn 0.0 Exit San Diego Airport onto Harbor Drive heading East

Look for and follows signs to I-5 North 1.0 LEFT onto West Laurel Street 1.4 LEFT onto India Street 2.3 LEFT onto ramp onto I-5 North (towards Los Angeles) 37.2 TAKE ramp off I-5 toward Mission Avenue 37.4 LEFT onto Mission Avenue towards downtown Oceanside

Driving Directions John Wayne Airport to Oceanside

0.0 Exit John Wayne Airport LEFT onto MacArthur Boulevard heading North Look for and follows signs to I-405 South

0.2 RIGHT onto ramp onto I-405 South (towards San Diego) 8.2 MERGE onto I-5 South (towards San Diego) 48.2 TAKE ramp off I-5 toward Mission Avenue 48.4 RIGHT onto Mission Avenue towards downtown Oceanside

Driving Directions Los Angeles International Airport to Oceanside

0.0 Exit Los Angeles International Airport RIGHT onto SR-1/Sepulveda Boulevard heading South

Look for and follow signs to I-105 and I-405 towards San Diego 0.6 RIGHT onto ramp to I-105 East 2.0 RIGHT onto ramp to I-405 South Continue to follow signs towards I-405 South 47.1 RIGHT onto ramp to I-5 South (towards San Diego) 87.6 TAKE ramp off I-5 toward Mission Avenue 87.8 RIGHT onto Mission Avenue towards downtown Oceanside

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Getting to Airports from Oceanside - Driving Driving Directions Oceanside (Mission Ave) to San Diego International Airport

mile turn 0.0 RAMP onto I-5 South (towards San Diego) 35.0 RAMP to San Diego Airport/Sassafras Street Look for and follow signs to airport 35.3 BECOMES Kettner Boulevard 36.2 RIGHT onto West Laurel Street 36.5 RIGHT onto North Harbor Drive 36.7 RIGHT into Airport

Driving Directions Oceanside (Mission Ave) to John Wayne Airport

mile turn 0.0 RAMP onto I-5 North (towards Los Angeles) 40.0 RIGHT onto ramp to I-405 North 47.8 RIGHT onto ramp to MacArthur Boulevard Look for and follows signs to Airport 48.1 LEFT onto MacArthur Boulevard 48.4 RIGHT into Airport Follow signs to Airport entrance

Driving Directions Oceanside (Mission Ave) to Los Angeles International Airport

mile turn 0.0 RAMP onto I-5 North (towards Los Angeles) 40.0 RIGHT onto ramp to I-405 North 85.3 RIGHT onto ramp to Century Boulevard Look for and follow signs to Airport 86.6 LEFT onto Century Boulevard 88.3 LEFT onto SR-1/Sepulveda Boulevard Follow signs into Airport entrance

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Getting to Oceanside - Shuttles From San Diego Airport

• A Blue Shuttle 1-800-719-3499 • Access Shuttle 619-282-1515 / 800-690-9090 • Airport Shuttle 619-234-4403 • Cloud 9 Shuttle 800-9SHUTTLE (800-.974-8885) • Coronado Livery 619-435-6310 • EZ Ride 800-777-0585 • Seatop Shuttle 619-222-2744 • Sea Breeze Shuttle 619-297-7463 • Xpress Shuttle 800-900-RIDE (7433) • The Flyer 800-COMMUTE (266-6883)

See Also: www.san.org/airport/ground_transportation/shuttle_services.asp From John Wayne Airport

• ABC Shuttle 714- 719-4197 • Advance Shuttle 800-567-7500 • Airway one Shuttle 714-715-9615 • Apollo Shuttle 877-927-6556 • Discount Shuttle 800-699-4826 • Express Shuttle 800-427-7483 • Go Fly Airport Shuttle 800-994-6359 • Karmel Shuttle 888-995-7433 • New Express Transportation 877-977-3748 • Primetime 800-733-8267 • Prompt Shuttle 800-643-4757 • Right Way Transportation (800-490-4090 • Supershuttle 800-258-3826 • Transtar Shuttle 800-339-1191 • USA Shuttle 800-217-8111 • Zippy Shuttle 877-889-4779

See Also: www.ocair.com/groundtransport/shuttles.htm From Los Angeles Airport There are no shuttles or buses coming to Oceanside from the Los Angeles International Airport.

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Getting to Oceanside – Train From San Diego Airport Amtrak has many daily trips from San Diego north to Oceanside. This is the Pacific Surfliner train. Information about the Pacific Surfliner route is available at the Amtrak website. The schedule is at www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct06/W31.pdf. Further information is available at 1-800-USA-RAIL. The San Diego North County Transit runs the Coaster commuter train. The Coaster has a regular schedule on Monday-Friday with a reduced schedule on Saturday. The website with details is www.gonctd.com. Further details at 800-COASTER. All trains depart from the Santa Fe Depot station at 1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego. The Metropolitan Transit System Flyer Route No. 992 services the Santa Fe Depot from the San Diego International Airport. This bus departs every 10 minutes between 5:00am and 12:50am from Terminals 1 and 2 at the San Diego International Airport. The schedule is at www.sdcommute.com/Rider_Information/routes/992.asp. Both the Pacific Surfliner and Coaster stop at the Oceanside Train Station which is several blocks from the RAAM Start. Check specific schedules to ensure the Oceanside is a scheduled stop. From Los Angeles Amtrak has many daily trips from Los Angeles south to Oceanside. This is the Pacific Surfliner train. Information about the Pacific Surfliner route is available at the Amtrak website. The schedule is at www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct06/W31.pdf. Further information is available at 1-800-USA-RAIL. Metrolink has commuter trains from Los Angeles south to Oceanside via the Orange County Line. This line has a different Saturday/Sunday schedule. Details are at www.metrolinktrains.com. To get from the Los Angeles International Airport to Union Station, take the Fly Away bus service. Details are at www.lax.aero/flyAwayInfo2.cfm. Both the Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink stop at the Oceanside Train Station, which is several blocks from the RAAM Start. Check specific schedules to ensure the Oceanside is a scheduled stop.

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Hotels and Motels Beachwood Motel 210 Surfrider Way Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-3866 Best Value Inn & Suites 330 Mar Vista Drive Vista, CA 92083 760-726-2900 Best Value Inn & Suites 555 N. Centre City Pkwy Escondido, CA 92025 760-743-3700 Best Western Marty's Valley Inn 3240 Mission Avenue Oceanside, CA 92054 760-757-7700 Best Western Oceanside Inn 1680 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-1821 Coast Inn 921 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-6269 Days Inn 3170 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056 760-757-2200 Days Inn at the Coast 1501 Carmelo Drive Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-7661

Dolphin Hotel 133 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-7200 Econo Lodge - Oceanside 1403 Mission Avenue Oceanside, CA 92054 760-721-6663 Guest House Inn & Suites 1103 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-1904 Marina Comfort Suites 888 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 (888) 574-7462 Marina Del Mar Condominium Resort 1202 North Pacific Street Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-4330 Motel 6 Inn of Oceanside 909 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-721-1543 Motel 9 822 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-1887 Oceanside Inn & Suites 1820 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-433-5751

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Oceanside Marina Suites Oceanside Travelodge at Oceanside Harbor 1401 North Coast Highway 2008 Harbor Drive North Oceanside, CA 92054 Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-1244 760-722-1561 Oceanside Hotel Hotline – 800-903-5288. www.oceansidechamber.com Link to hotel reservations website in Oceanside www.oceansidechamber.com/visitor/

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Start Line Room Reservation Fax Form

Most hotels accept, and prefer, your reservation by phone or over their website. Use this form ONLY if you don’t make your reservations by phone or e-mail. TO: Reservations HOTEL:_________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE:________________________ FAX: ____________________ Directions: Fax this form to your preferred hotel from the hotel list in the GEAR Book. Supply your fax number in order to receive your room reservation confirmation number by return fax. Reservation Confirmation should be faxed or sent to: (Please print clearly) Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip, Country: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________ Fax: ________________________ Guarantee Room Hold Reservations require a guarantee of one night’s room and tax. Once made, reservations will not be cancelled unless you contact the hotel. Guests may cancel without penalty up to72 hours prior to reservation date. Reservations are not guaranteed until the guest has received confirmation from the hotel. Credit Card Type _______Visa _____MC _____AMEX _____ DISC Credit Card Number: ___________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________ Name on Credit Card: ____________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: __________

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Start Line Room Reservation Fax Form Room Reservation #1 Number of Guests: ____________ □ Non-Smoking

Arrival Date: __________________ Departure Date: __________________

Beds (check one): _____ 1 Queen Bed _____ 2 Full Beds

Room Reservation #2

Number of Guests: ____________ □ Non-Smoking

Arrival Date: __________________ Departure Date: __________________

Beds (check one): _____ 1 Queen Bed _____ 2 Full Beds

Room Reservation #3

Number of Guests: ____________ □ Non-Smoking

Arrival Date: __________________ Departure Date: __________________

Beds (check one): _____ 1 Queen Bed _____ 2 Full Beds

Room Reservation #4

Number of Guests: ____________ □ Non-Smoking

Arrival Date: __________________ Departure Date: __________________

Beds (check one): _____ 1 Queen Bed _____ 2 Full Beds

Room Reservation #5

Number of Guests: ____________ □ Non-Smoking

Arrival Date: __________________ Departure Date: __________________

Beds (check one): _____ 1 Queen Bed _____ 2 Full Beds

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Bike Shops/Sporting Goods Directions are from the Start at the Pier. Map follows. Alan’s Family Bike Shop (1.3 miles) 1220 S. Coast Highway 760-722-3377 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway. Amazon Bikes (2.7 miles) 1227 Vista Way 760-721-2453 East on Mission Ave, Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Vista Way. Big 5 Sporting Goods (3.9 miles) 2301 Vista Way, #A 760-757-4154 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Vista Way, Straight onto Highway 78, Exit to Jefferson St., L on Jefferson St., Right on Vista Way. Bikes and Parts (7.2 miles) 2027 Mission Ave. 760-757-9642 East on Mission Ave. Chick’s Sporting Goods (6.5 miles) 3514 College Blvd. 760-945-5444 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Vista Way, Straight onto Highway 78, Exit to College Blvd., Right on College Blvd. Omega Bicycles 459 College Blvd #3 760-631-2834 (6.5 miles) East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Oceanside Blvd., Left on College Blvd. Pacific Coast Cycles (2.2 miles) 2003 S Coast Highway 760-967-4900 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway

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Performance Bike Shop (6.4 miles) 3833 Plaza Dr #701 760-726-5559 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Vista Way, Straight onto Highway 78, Exit to College Blvd., Right on College Blvd., Left on Plaza Dr. REI (2.2 miles) 2003 S Coast Highway 760-967-4900 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway Sports Authority (4.9 miles) 2160 Vista Way 760-967-7891 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Vista Way, Straight onto Highway 78, Exit to El Camino Real, Left on El Camino Real, Right on Vista Way.

Map to Bike Shops The left side of this page is North.

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Major Services Car, RV, Electronics, Department Stores

Directions are from the Start at the Pier. Map follows lists of shops and directions. Wal-Mart (4.4 miles) 2100 Vista Way 760-966-0026 Pacific Coast Plaza - NW Corner of Hwy 78 and Jefferson East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left Vista Way, Straight onto 78, Exit to Jefferson, Left on Jefferson, Left on Vista Way. Target (5.1 miles) 2255 S. El Camino Real 760-967-8335 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left Vista Way, Straight onto 78, Exit El Camino Real, Left on El Camino Real. Cruise America (2.7 miles) Warner’s Truck Rental 2372B Industry Street 760-722-0634 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Oceanside Blvd., Right onto Industry Street. Home Depot (4.3 miles) 3838 Vista Way 760-945-5990 East on Mission Ave., R on S. Coast Highway, Left on Vista Way, Straight on Highway 78, Exit to Jefferson, Left on Jefferson, Right on Vista Way. Carquest Auto Parts (1.0 miles) 1531 Mission Ave. 760-722-1964 East on Mission Ave. Napa Auto Parts (3.4 miles) 2954 Oceanside Blvd. 760-722-8243 East on Mission Av.e, Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Oceanside Blvd.

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Pep Boys Automotive Supercenters (6.8 miles) 3752 Plaza Dr. 760-724-2726 East on Mission Ave., Right on S. Coast Highway, Left on Vista Way, Straight onto Highway 78, Exit to College Blvd., Right on College Blvd., Left on Plaza Dr. Radio Shack (.7 miles) 1020 Mission Ave 760-722-1332 East on Mission Ave.

Map to Services

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Other Resources Oceanside Chamber of Commerce www.oceansidechamber.com Oceanside Welcome Center 928 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 760-721-1101 www.cwcoceanside.com Oceanside Concierge Manual Lists restaurants, grocers, banks, services in Oceanside. Includes maps. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=24 San Luis Rey Bike Trail www.efgh.com/bike/redroute.htm#oceanside

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Oceanside Emergency Numbers Oceanside Police Department 3855 Mission Avenue Oceanside, CA Non-Emergency: 760-435-4900 Emergency Only: 911 Oceanside Fire Department 300 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA Non-Emergency: 760-435-4100 Emergency Only: 911 Oceanside Harbor and Beaches 1540 Harbor Drive North Oceanside, CA Lifeguard: 760-435-4018 Harbor Police: 760-435-4050 California Highway Patrol 1888 Oceanside Boulevard Oceanside, CA 760-757-1675