SAFETY PLAN 2024

The safety of our participants is our number one priority.  Please carefully read this entire safety plan so you are prepared in the event of an emergency.  Preparation for unexpected events including medical emergencies should be part of your event planning.  Please develop a plan and let us know if you need any assistance with your personal plan. 

When in doubt, please err on the side of safety.  

GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Helmets are required during the cycling event. Must be worn at all times while riding.

2. Participants are required to follow all traffic laws and rules of the road.

3. It is recommended that all participants wear high-visibility apparel.  

4. For cycling participants, front lights for illumination and rear tail lights are required.

5. Utilize hand signals when appropriate.

EMERGENCIES 

• In case of a medical emergency, dial 911.

• There are 911 emergency services along the entire route.  Some locations will be services by rural volunteer emergency services.  Most 911 Public Service Answering Points (PSAPS) have text-to-911 capability.  If you have spotty cell service, the bandwidth needed for a telephone call is greater than an SMS or text message.  If you are unable to make a call during an emergency, try texting 911.

• Response times may be longer for emergency services to reach remote locations.

• Please be prepared to effectively communicate the following information in case of a personal emergency or if another rider has an emergency:

• Callers full name and phone number

• Location

• Nature of the emergency

• Full name

• Age or estimated age

• Date of birth

• Medical conditions (if known)

• Medications (if known)

• If you come upon an injured rider needing medical assistance, please dial 911 and report the following to the dispatch operator: location, condition of injured rider, vitals signs if possible (pulse and breathing rate), rider name if known, number plate, and medical condition(s) or medication(s) if known.  

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Matrix for Gravel Worlds 2024

Safety of the Gravel Worlds participants is our first priority.  Dangerous heat and humidity is a potential risk during August in Nebraska.  Therefore we will be utilizing the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WGBT) to determine if the event needs to be modified or canceled.  WBGT uses several atmospheric variables for its calculations: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle, and cloud cover. Temperatures are measured in the sunlight.  The Matrix is based on NSAA Region 2.