Helmets meeting CPSC standards are mandatory for all Santa Fe Century road, gravel and kids events. For your safety, no aero bars or any other forward pointing handlebar extensions will be allowed on either of the timed rides (Medio Fondo and Gran Fondo).
There will be SAG support out on the course in the event a rider encounters a problem in between rest stops. Please be courteous to local traffic and drivers. New Mexico State law allows riders to ride two abreast. Please use common sense and be safe! We recommend riding single file in traffic.
The yellow line rule will be in effect throughout the entire course. Do not cross the yellow line. Riders must follow all traffic laws, including stopping at stop signs and traffic lights, unless law enforcement directs you to do otherwise.
In case of injury, medical assistance is available from the fire districts along the routes. If it is a medical emergency, dial 911. If you need to reach the Santa Fe Century during the ride, speak with a food stop volunteer or SAG driver/ham radio operator, and they will reach us at the venue.
Please follow these common sense practices during the start and throughout the ride. Failure to follow these practices may result in your disqualification or being barred from future events.
DO NOT PASS THE POLICE OR PILOT VEHICLE ESCORT OUT OF TOWN.
- For your safety, no aero bars or any other forward pointing handlebar extensions will be allowed on either of the timed rides (Medio Fondo and Gran Fondo).
- Do not fight for position when the peloton is going through town. The race will not be won/lost in the first 12 miles.
- Do not make intentional physical contact with other riders. No elbows, shoving, headbutting etc.
- The yellow line rule is in effect. Do not cross the yellow line or you will be disqualified.
- Unless an intersection is stopped by law enforcement, do not roll stop signs or traffic lights. Stay heads up and follow all traffic laws unless instructed by law enforcement that it is OK to proceed.
- Ride no more than two abreast after the police escort ends.
- Ride heads up and call out hazards.
- Littering is prohibited. Keep your own trash or use rest stop trash cans.
If the police escort gets ahead of riders, maintain a steady, slow speed of approximately 15-20 mph.