Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Salt To Saint a “race” or a “ride”?
It is a “Ride”
The difference between a “Ride” and a “Race” according to the powers that be, the ones that issue our event permits, is that a ride is a cycling event that does not have road closures, or police support to control traffic. A race is a cycling event that has a closed course and the primary focus is to be the fastest team to finish. That is not the Salt To Saint Relay. While many teams do push themselves to beat other teams or beat their time from years past, this can not be done at the expense of the road regulations. If riders or teams are found top be breaking road regulations the put the entire event at jeopardy they will be disqualified.
Isn’t it too dangerous to ride at night?
Depends who you ask. We recommend asking someone who has done it. With the proper use of lights and reflective gear, your are more visible at night than in the day. The dangers of road cycling will still be present and should never be ignored. But, riding at night is something we feel everyone should experience.
Is this a team time trial?
No, it is a “relay”. A ” road bike relay” consists of a team (more than one person) of riders, assigning a leg or distance to each member of their team. Each of these assignments will add up the be the total distance of the event. The Salt To Saint does welcome “Solo” riders, but it primarily a relay event.
Can more than one team member be riding at the same time?
Yes, if you so desire. Many teams do this to provide their riders someone to work with and talk to, and it should go unsaid, but all riders must pay, be registered, and have signed the waivers. Even if they are only riding for a short distance. Again, all riders must pay, be registered, and have signed the waivers.
Does my entire team need to be present to register?
No. The team captain is responsible for registering the team and paying the registration fee. He or she will can then employ whatever means necessary to receive payment from the team members. Pay them early or this part can get ugly.
Is there food support along the course?
This is a team-supported event. We will provide a goody bag at check in and give some good recommendations for food along the way. You know what you like and what works for you. We don’t want to guess.
How do I know what time my team will start?
Start Time will be assigned, posted, and emailed out shortly after registration closes.
Is my commuter bike light good enough?
We recommend using a brighter-than-average cycling light for this event. The key question to ask is “is this light for seeing or just to help me be seen?”
See the event bible for light recommendations. We recommend a headlight with at least 500 lumens.
How do I delete and/or replace a team member that is not longer participating?
How do I calculate my teams EAS (Estimated Average Speed)
To calculate your team’s EAS, find the average speed of your team on a 20 mile ride with moderate to rolling terrain. This is done by finding the average speed of each member of your team, on the above mentioned 20 mile ride, adding them together and dividing by the total number on your team.
Is my registration refundable?
No. When you register, you agree to participate and recognize that we do not give refunds because if you register, we plan on that spot being filled. We do, however, have a very flexible transfer policy. If somethings comes up and you can’t ride, the best thing to do is to find someone that wants take your place. As long as you do it early enough, you are welcome to transfer your entry to a new rider or team. The Team Captain has control of who is on his/her team and can edit them as needed. If you are the Team Captain, you must select a Team Member to become the new Captain, then have them remove you from the Team. If you are the person that paid, then you are unable to delete yourself and will need to contact us to help you with the transition to the new Team Captain.
What happens if the event is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen restrictions?
Endurance Utah, LLC is committed to providing a safe and unforgettable experience for our participants. We continue to closely monitor all updates from local and state government agencies. We have no indications that event cancellation will be necessary and are therefore moving forward with excitement and optimism! We are hopeful and confident that we will be given the go ahead. In the event that cancellation becomes inevitable due to circumstances beyond our control, however, we will communicate our decision immediately. If the event is cancelled, all team captains will have the option to defer their team’s registration to the following year, or use the credit toward one of Endurance Utah’s other events.