F.A.Q.

Q: Do I really have to ride for 24 hours?
A: The short answer is NO… unless you are racing competitively.  While there will be many people who will complete (or attempt) the 24 Hours solo, most participants choose to go about it as a team.  Non-Competitive teams may be made up of as many riders as you would like.  Your team may choose to attack the 24 Hours in many ways.  Here are examples of what some teams have done:

  • Assign hours to a specific rider so they know when they are riding.
  • Each rider rides when they want and for as long as they want.
  • Everyone sticks together – ride as a team & rest as a team

It is really up to you!

Q: Do I need to reserve a camping spot at Palo Duro Canyon?
A: No. We take care of everything.  When you register, a camping spot will be assigned to your team.  Your spot will be listed on your packet which will be picked up prior to 24 Hours in the Canyon.  We will assign camping spots with electricity and water hookups for teams utilizing campers or RVs. 

Q: What campgrounds will be used for the weekend?
A: We have every camping spot in Palo Duro Canyon reserved for the event.

Q: Which campground will I be in?
A: You will be assigned a spot based on the following criteria:

  1. Timeliness of registration
  2. Whether you are riding competitively or non-competitively
    1. Road or Mountain Bike
  3. If you need electricity or not for a camper or RV

Q: When & where will packet pickup be?
A: Packet pick up will be Wednesday, May 30th at Harrington Cancer Center – 1500 Wallace Blvd

Q: What if I am from out of town and can’t make it on Wednesday or Thursday for packet pick up?
A: No problem.  Packets may be picked up at the gate to Palo Duro Canyon – Times will be posted prior to the event.

Q: Will I have to pay to get into Palo Duro Canyon?
A: No. Your registration fee covers entrance into the park.  If you have friends or family who are not participating, they will have to pay to get in.

Q: What is provided for the weekend?
A: Your registration gets you:

  • Entrance into Palo Duro Canyon
  • Camping Spot
  • Event t-shirt
  • Goodie bag
  • 2 Meals – Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights
  • Stocked rest areas
  • 24 Hours of fun!

 

Q: What are we having for dinner?
A: We will be serving the following (subject to change):

  • Friday Night – Spaghetti
  • Saturday Night – Hamburgers

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Here is a suggested list of items that will make your weekend more enjoyable:

  • Bike
  • Helmet – REQUIRED
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Lights for night riding
    • Headlight and Taillight REQUIRED
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Camping supplies

Q: What routes will we be riding?
A: All routes will be clearly marked for you to easily follow.

ROAD: See map on website

MTB: See map on website

Q: What happens when the sun goes down?  How do I ride safely?
A: When the sun goes down, you are required to have adequate lighting for your bike.  This can be done in a variety of ways from as simple as flashlights to a bike specific lighting system.  We ask that you please have 1 headlight and 1 taillight from dusk to dawn.

Q: Will you keep my time that I ride for me and my team?
A: We will have electronic chip timing for competitive participants only.  This will be done for award purposes.   We encourage non-competitive participants to set a goal for yourself and/or your team and keep track of your own progress.

Q: How do I get registered?
A: You can either register online, or by printing off the registration form and participant waiver. Please mail both the registration form and waiver to the address on the form.

Q: What happens if I register and then can’t make it to the event?
A: While we will miss you at the event, we cannot refund any registration fees.

Q: What if it rains?  Will you re-schedule the event?
A: Cancelling 24 Hours in the Canyon will be a decision that will be made the day of the ride.  If the decision is made to cancel the event, we will not be able to make it up.  All announcements of closing of trails or cancelling the event will be made at Palo Duro Canyon.

Q: Do I have to raise money for 24 Hours in the Canyon?
A: Fundraising is not a requirement for 24 Hours in the Canyon.  However, we do encourage you to try to raise some money to be donated.  All proceeds are donated, and we have many fundraising incentives to reward you for your efforts. Click here to see fundraising incentives.

Q: Do corporate matching funds count?
A: Yes.  Please check with your employer to see if they will match any money you donate to a non-profit organization.

Q: Who do I make my check out to?
A: Registration Fee: 24 Hours in the Canyon
Fundraising Donations: Harrington Cancer Center