1. All riders and teams must ride (or walk with their bicycle) every inch of the route. 2. The route is not marked, but is easy to follow with the cue sheets that you will be provided. No credit will be given for navigational errors or for leaving the course. 3. If for any reason racers are forced off route by road construction, diversion due to accidents or by traffic police for any reason, crew must immediately contact one of the Race Officials and report exact details of diversion. Racers may continue to race. If for any reason they are unable to establish a telephone call, they must send a textWhatsApp message, giving co-ordinates or location pin of start of diversion. They must do the same at the time of re-joining the race route. 4. Race Committee will assess whether a time penalty is to be added to RacerTeam time or whether a time deduction is required. This decision will be conveyed to the crew so that they can re-calculate race cut-off time for the racerteam.

1.Riders must use at least one steady white front light visible from 500’ (150 lumens or more) mounted to the bicycle and a steady (not flashing) red rear light visible from 300’ mounted to the bicycle. A second red rear light visible from 300’ mounted to the bicycle or rider, may be kept on flashing or steady mode. Be warned however that the flashing mode can cause extreme irritation andor hypnotic effect on the follow car driver. 2.Reflective gear during the night hours, in the form of a vest or bandoleer. (Adhesive reflective material and jerseys with reflective material stitched to them, are not acceptable in lieu of reflective gear).

SOLO is just that…. Solo! Solo racers ride the entire distance, while their crew provides them with full support. Categories and Timings are based on Racing Age and Gender. Racing Age is the age each Racer will turn during the calendar year of the race (year of race minus birth year). Solo Racers at The Deccan Cliffhanger Qualify for The Race Across America if they finish within the RQ timings. The Ride option is for riders attempting to ride The Deccan Cliffhanger solo, who do not complete within RQ timings. All riders who complete the route within their time limit of 38hrs will receive the Finisher’s Award, but will not be qualified for RAAM.

1.Lights and reflective gear must be used during night hours from 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM, and switched on when passing through a tunnel. All lighting requirements must be met by all riders, during the night hours (mandatory direct follow hours). Any rider caught riding without lights andor reflective gear during the night hours will be immediately penalized (no warnings) Ref 18A-18E. 2.These are the minimal requirements we will accept, but are nowhere near optimal. For optimal lighting, we recommend using a front light of at least 600 lumens, with a secondary front light in use with the other light or to use as a backup. For the rear, we recommend using lights with visibility up to 500′.

The Ride option is for riders attempting to ride The Deccan Cliffhanger solo, who do not complete within RQ timings. All riders who complete the route within their time limit of 38hrs will receive the Finisher’s Award, but will not be qualified for RAAM.

Hanger Clip Relay Team Format for Deccan Cliffhanger – This is really a fun event, to enjoy the route, challenge yourself, while you share the distance with your buddies.