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Here are the Oesterling Farm Rules:
1. NO DOGS - Big, little, pure, mutt we love them all, but we are not allowing them on the farm this weekend. The only dogs that should be running around are the family farm dogs.
2. No fires. You can bring your portable grills but no open campfires. We will have a bonfire going each night for your marshmallow roasting pleasure.
3. No pre-riding except for Friday afternoon July 4th. (World Cup Ski and Cycle in Mechanicsburg will be holding some rides at the farm in advance of the event. Please call World Cup - www.worldcupskiandcycle.com - for information if you would like to tag along on one.)
4. No smoking, even though you may be outside. Sorry but we're health conscious and there are other people who don't appreciate breathing that smoke, especially in the camping areas.
5. Kids supervised - You're invited and encouraged to bring your entire family to the event as we do have much more than just a bike race going on with things for everyone, even if it's just relaxing by the pond or fishing in the creek. However, we require that children have adult supervision while on the farm at all times and you, as the parent or guardian, must provide this supervision. There are 2 ponds and there will be no lifeguard on duty.
AND Kids in the pond - This is a big attraction for the youngsters and a great way for them to spend some time. However, please be aware that the boats and floating dock are the Oesterlings property and they must be treated with care. Abuse of these items or any other property will not be tolerated.
6. Keep it quiet during quiet times. Quiet hours are 11pm - 7am. There will be plenty of time for you to be rowdy and loud cheering on the other racers. Hopefully you'll all lose your voices from cheering and be too tired from racing for this to even be a concern.
7. Don't be a jerk. I'm the only one allowed to be a jerk all weekend since I'll be going on not nearly enough sleep each night and completely stressed about one thing or another. Since you're not promoting the race you don't get the leeway I'm affording myself. If you're a jerk you'll be asked to leave.
8. Respect the property. Three years in a row you've been perfect ladies and gentlemen and wonderful guests, which is why we're inviting you all back. Please remember that the Oesterlings live here all year long, have been incredibly supportive of mountain biking on this property, and are my in-laws so there is no way I can get away from them if you do things to upset them. Please be respectful of the property and thank the Oesterlings for their hospitality and support of our sport whenever you have the chance.
9. DO NOT LITTER. I'm not just talking here about the camping area where we will have some trash receptacles, but do not drop your used gel packs on the course. I know you're quite sure that those used foil containers are going to weigh you down and keep you from winning, but if you're caught littering the course you'll be DQ'd (and that don't mean I'm taking you out for a BliZzard). There is no reason to not put that packet back in your jersey pocket or under your leg band 'til the end of the race. The only place you will be allowed to drop the food wrappers is at the start/finish line/feed zone area where they must be picked up by a teammate or your support person.
10. Pack out what you pack in. Going along really well with #8 above. Bring a big ol' trash bag, put your garbage in your big ol' trash bag, put your big ol' trash bag in your car, put your car in your driveway, and put your trash in your trashcan at home. Thanks for helping us keep the place clean. We will have some trash receptacles around the venue, but helping us with little things like this keeps the event going because it keeps me, my crew, my folks, my inlaws, and my wife happy and this only keeps going if we keep smiling!
11. We reserve the right to create and impose further rules throughout the weekend as we deem necessary to reduce inconsiderateness (is that a word?) so that we can all have fun, be happy and get along.
