FAQ

Start order is managed on the Event "Start List" page.
Numbers of the competitors are just an identification numbers. They do not specify the starting order.
Start type is determined by the section's start type.

• Standing: Start from a standstill. A marshal gives you the start at your assigned minute.
• Rolling Start with Time Window: You must pass through the DSS while moving, within a 60-minute window after the ceremonial roadbook/track start (if there’s no ceremonial start, then just pass through the DSS within your assigned 60-minute window).
• Open Rolling Start: You can pass through the DSS while moving at any time after the designated "Start at DSS time" for the section.

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Detailed information about the start types:

Section start type: Standing

• The organizer has full control of the start order and time at the DSS waypoint.
• Start at the DSS waypoint (start selective section) at your designated start time.
• A Timing Official (Start Marshal) will be stationed at the DSS waypoint to manage access to the track. Competitors will be allowed to start from the DSS waypoint at their designated start minute. The Timing Official must be present at the DSS waypoint to set each competitor’s start time and authorize their entry onto the track.
• Sometimes roadbooks start with a liaison. Arrive at the DSS before your actual start time and plan accordingly.
• Track pre-start unlock time: The track opens in the RBR app 20 minutes (or as set by the organizer) before your start time.
• Timing begins at the time set by the start marshal (GPS position at the DSS is ignored for standing starts).

Section start type: Rolling Start with Time Window

• If the organizer wants to control start order and start times, they must use "Rolling Start with Time Window." This is for a ceremonial start at the beginning of the section. The actual start time will be recorded by the rider’s GPS at the DSS waypoint.
• Competitors have a rolling start window of 60 minutes, allowing them to cross the DSS (start waypoint) within that time frame.
• No timing officials (start marshals) are present at the DSS waypoint. If the organizer wants to control whether riders enter the section within their assigned time window or treat it as a ceremonial start, they can place a start marshal at the beginning of the roadbook/track. However, the actual start time is recorded at the DSS using GPS.
• Cross the DSS by riding through it within your designated start time window. Missing your window incurs a 60-minute penalty.
• Track pre-start unlock time: The track opens in the RBR app 20 minutes (or as set by the organizer) before your start time window.
• The actual start time at the DSS (start waypoint) will be identified automatically by the competitor's GPS. Timing starts at the entry point of the DSS validation circle using GPS.
• Learn more about the rolling start.

Section start type: Open Rolling Start

• Organizers do not have an ability to set the starting order. Everyone can start at any time after the designated "Start at DSS time" for the section because it is OPEN rolling start.
• No timing officials (start marshals) are present at the DSS waypoint.
• Start riding at any time.
• Track pre-start unlock time: The track unlocks in the RBR app after the "First competitor starts at DSS" time and can't unlock earlier.
• The actual start time at the DSS (start waypoint) will be identified automatically by the competitor's GPS. Timing starts at the entry point of the DSS validation circle using GPS.
• Learn more about the rolling start.

Learn more about roadbook and track availability in events.

Section Finish: in all cases timing ends at the ASS (finish waypoint) validation circle entry point and is identified automatically by the competitor's GPS (rolling finish).

P.S. Event replays for sections with a "rolling start" are available only after the end of the event (to be fairer for everyone). Replays for sections with a "standing" start are available instantly, but with a 10-minute delay. Event organizers can access replays anytime. Competitors can access their own replays instantly.

While it is technically and physically possible to ride the same section multiple times (e.g., a training/demo section of the event), only the first ride will be counted towards the results and made available for replay.