RACERS' TIME TABLE
This time table was designed by experienced racers to help out new racers, with consideration to the road closures. We hope this assists you in your planning.

ROAD CLOSURE:
The Mt. Baker Highway (542) will be closed from 7:30 AM to 11 AM between Canyon Creek Road in Glacier and Mt. Baker Lodge. Any viewers, participants or additional support vehicles who want to go to the top of the mountain must pass Canyon Creek Road prior to 7:30 AM. No vehicles will be allowed to travel down the mountain prior to 9:30 AM. After approximately 9:30 AM (or later as determined by the Whatcom County Sheriff) and for the duration of the race, vehicles traveling down Mt. Baker Highway (west) will be released in groups of 10-15 and must be escorted by a police vehicle.

All vehicles must drive in the left hand lane, as the right lane will be reserved for the runners.

Dispersal is based upon the flow of the race, and may be delayed in case of emergency or other safety concerns. Team members, spectators and fans should plan accordingly. For safety reasons, vehicles may not park along the course between DOT and the Mt Baker Lodge.

NOTE: The Race start time is 8:00 AM for 2011. Please plan accordingly.

For Details on each Race Leg please go to Race Legs & Info.

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One Team Scenario - MOST COMMON

1. x-c skier, downhill, runner & road bike all ride up in Vehicle #1 driven by support staff.
   
2. Road bike is dropped off @ DOT w/ a comfy chair and book and snacks.
   
3. Vehicle #1 comes down mtn w/ x-c skier, downhill & picks up runner @ DOT w/ all biker’s stuff left @ DOT.
   
4. Drive to the next race station to cheer on team.
   
5. Vehicle #2 drives canoe & canoers to start line in Everson.
   
6. Vehicle #2 is driven back from Everson by road biker.
   
7. Road bike drives to Hovander to pick up canoe & canoers when they arrive.
   
8. Mtn. bike rides to Hovander to get their "warm up" in.
   
9. Vehicle #3 drops Kayaker at Taylor Dock or Boulevard (paddle to start), then parks car near Finish Line in Fairhaven. Or paddler could park in Fairhaven, paddle leisurely to start at Squalicum.
   
10. Mtn biker rides from Squalicum to Marine Park, rendezvous with team.
    

Four Team Scenario - EXTREME

Here’s a scenario – can anyone beat it? Teams A, B, C, D (4 teamwork Scenario)

1. Cars #1 & #2 take x-c skier, downhill, & runner from all four teams to the start (6 per car)
2. Car #3 takes all four road cyclists to DOT parking lot. Coordinate ride sharing and pick-ups by emailing each other or using the Message Board to post your messages on carpooling
3. Cyclist #2 hands car keys to first runner down; car #3 takes all 4 runners back to Bellingham.
   Cars 1 & 2 take all eight skiers back to town.
4. Car #4 delivers Team A & B canoes to Everson with paddlers; Car #5 delivers C & D canoes to Everson (1 car hauling 4 canoes is unlikely)
5. Road cyclists A & B drive car #4 to Hovander for canoe pick-up, back to town, drop off canoes; road cyclist for C & D drive car #5 to Hovander for canoe pick-up, back to town
   drop off canoes.
6. Mountain bikers ride bikes from town to Hovander so they’re warmed up for race (~45 min.)
7. Car #6 delivers kayaks for A & B to Squalicum; car #7 delivers C & D kayaks to Squalicum
   Again, one car with 4 kayaks possible, but unlikely. One other option, leave kayak vehicle(s) at Marine Park area, paddle kayaks to Squalicum Sunday morning to save shuttle driving.
8. All mountain bikers ride from Squalicum to finish in Fairhaven, no cars (or bike home, then WTA bus to finish)
9. Car #1 takes Team A skiers, runner, cyclist, canoers to WWU shuttle lot, bus to Fairhaven. Car # 2, ditto for Team B. (Assumes all team members are at finish line).
   Car #3 #4,#5 parks at WWU lot as well, drivers shuttles down to finish line.
10. Car #6 takes same Team C members to Fairhaven with Kayak Pass, pick-up A & B kayaks;
    Ditto for car #7, Team D members for Teams C & D kayaks
11. Cars #6 & #7 take boats and bikes and riders as possible back to shuttle lot at WWU. Others take the shuttle bus to same. Boats and riders dropped off at home from there, or to other team cars left at WWU Shuttle Lot previously. With 8 people per team, if all are at
    Finish Line, and WTA links don’t work, then you’ll probably need 2 cars per team at WWU to get everyone to the bar-b-q for each team. Major miles during the day is with just 5 vehicles for four teams – not bad!
12. Teams disperse to various team parties, using cars 1-7 and perhaps one other vehicle or WTA.