Photo Clint Austin
RULES
Please note that all Heck of the North Production events (Le Grand du Nord, The Wolf & The Fox, and The Heck of the North) are self-supported. This means very limited assistance from volunteers, no/very limited signage en-route.
No E-bikes are allowed. All participants must use a self-propelled bicycle (without a motor assist.)
Plan accordingly. These courses are remote! There are no service stations or stores on course. One aid station per course. Have basic repair kit (including multi-tool) ready and know how to use it. Bring an air pump and tube (not just CO2 cartridge.)
All riders are expected to have a simple odometer or gps device on their bike. Cell coverage is spotty, unreliable/nonexistent on course. Do not rely on your cell phone for navigation.
Have a backup plan in place. There is NO Heck of the North sanctioned sag support if you breakdown (physically or mentally). We will assist as able. We have limited volunteers at the checkpoints. In the event of an emergency CALL 911.
All riders must wear helmets. We strongly recommend eye protection, too.
Outside support from teams, family, friends is forbidden. Riders ARE allowed to assist other riders if they so choose (nutrition, water, tools, wrenching support, first aid, etc.). Prearranged support will mean disqualification.
Please be civil, kind, and friendly to other riders, volunteers, and the public. Enjoy yourself, your neighbors, and this beautiful part of the world!
Always Ride as Far Right and stop at stop signs. We do not close any roads, so you will share roads with motorist and trails with ATVs.
Lastly- please do not litter. Thanks for being good gravel citizens!
AID STATIONS
One aid station for each event distance. We do not offer a drop bag service. Each station will be staffed by experienced volunteers who will supply water, energy drink (usually Gatorade), cola, bananas, pb & j sandwiches, chips, and gummy bears. Each station will have a toilet.
Please come prepared with the items you know you will need that we may not supply (special snacks, repair tool, spare tube, pump, etc.)
19 Miler Aid Station - Mile 10
60 Miler Aid Station - Mile 32
100 Miler Aid Station - Mile 32/64