The Relay.

October 12, 2025

Snake River Karters
Star, ID

A 12-hour relay criterium. At an outdoor go-kart track. The first its kind.

Race format

Each team will have 4 riders. Each rider can ride for as long or as little as they (or their time) would like. Only one rider per team can be carrying the baton AKA riding on course. Baton exchanges will be done in the pit lane.

The team with the most distance covered in 12 hours wins!
There are 3 categories: Open Men, Open Women and Masters.

Race rules

Starting grid / race start

  • First athletes must arrive at the pit lane (20) minutes prior to the start of the race

  • Relay exchanges must take place in the pit lane

  • During relay exchanges riders can, but don’t have to put a foot down

  • The team’s baton must be on the rider (jersey preferably) representing the team on course

Laps

  • There is no set amount of laps

  • A timer is used to signify how much time is left

  • The length of the race is subject to change at any time per the race director’s discretion

  • A bell is used to signify the start of the last lap

  • There are NO free laps for mechanicals or crashes (use your substitutions wisely)

Lapped athletes

  • Lapped athletes must move out of the way of the race’s leaders

  • Lapped athletes will not be pulled

  • Athletes must move out of the race line or into the pit lane in a safe and controlled manner

  • Athletes refusing to move out of the lapping rider’s way will be penalized

Race stoppage

  • If the race must be stopped for any reason, the race director and chief referee will warn athletes by via the speaker system and hand gestures

  • Athletes must line-up before the start/finish line designated by race officials

  • At the race director’s discretion, the race may not be restarted. If not restarted the results will be scored on the previous complete lap before the race stoppage incident

  • Athletes must remain calm and cooperate with race officials

  • Teams may attempt to change riders and/ or equipment during the race stoppage. Race officials will not wait for repairs/ exchanges to be completed before restarting the race

  • Athletes who do not clear the racing circuit in a timely manner will not be allowed to restart

  • Athletes who are clearly the cause of the race stoppage will not be allowed to restart (the team can continue with the remaining riders). This will be determined at the Race Directors discretion based on available information

  • Athletes who are involved in the incident but clear the course quickly may be allowed to restart the race at the Race Directors discretion

  • Athletes who need prolonged medical attention will not be allowed to restart (a teammate must take over)

  • Athlete Support Crew may be allowed to attend to athletes at the start/finish line at the Race Directors discretion

Podium

  • If a team finishes in the top three (3), all 4 riders must report directly to the podium area immediately after the race.

  • Any athlete arriving late or skipping the podium presentation forfeits all prizes

  • Race kit is mandatory for the podium

Technical rules

Equipment

  • Each ride must have their respective seatpost number installed (provided by Crit Rodeo at check-in)

  • Drop handlebar required

  • Traditionally spoked wheels required (no TT wheels)

  • Clipless pedals required

  • Clincher, Tubular, or Tubeless tires are permitted

  • Bike mounted cameras are permitted

  • Reflectors prohibited

  • Pedal/toe straps prohibited

General recommendations and bike set up notes:

  • The Crit Rodeo can feature imperfect and dirty circuit surfaces. 28mm or wider tires with sealant for flat protection are recommended

  • Tubular tires must be properly glued. Tubular tape is not recommended

  • All components must be in safe mechanical condition. Do not attempt to race with worn out and dangerous parts

  • The drivetrain (chain, chainring, cassette (/lockring), pedals, shoes, and cleats) must be in top condition

  • Handlebars must be taped and plugged

Athlete/ team

Apparel:

  • Cycling helmet (US DOT, CPSC standard, European CEN Certified) required

  • Cycling jersey and bib shorts or skinsuit (kit) required

  • Bib number required (provided by Crit Rodeo at check-in)

  • Athletes must wear kits that match their team identity

  • Kit design between teammates may feature slight variations but must follow a recognizable team identity

  • Sleeveless jerseys prohibited

  • Headphones prohibited

Team rules:

  • Teams are limited to (4) athletes

  • Teams with more than (4) athletes must create a B team

  • A and B teams must have clearly different visual features on their kit and bikes