Bike Time Trial - 4MPH Wherigo Cache
Hidden : 5/28/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to the Bike Time Trial. We hope you enjoy your ride along the Jamestown Connector trail.

This wherigo is one of three caches which share the same cartridge. They are:
Use the code "FBB" to unlock the cartridge.

This bike time trial will take you out toward Jamestown. You will have one hour to complete the time trial. Depending on how fast you complete the time trial, you may qualify for one (or more) of three different caches. Those who complete at least 4 miles during this time will qualify for this cache and the cartridge will give them the coordinates for the physical cache to sign. Those who complete 8 miles or 12 miles will be given the coordinates for the finals of those respective caches (as well as this one). Those who complete less than 4 miles will be given a hug.

The posted coordinates will take you to Xenia Station, at which 4 different bike trails converge. Once you arrive and start the Wherigo cartridge, it will direct you to the Start zone for the time trial, which is at the beginning of the Jamestown Connector trail, about 1/4 mile east of Xenia Station on Washington St. Your time will not start until you depart the Start zone; once you have entered the Start zone, don't depart until you are ready to ride.

Along the bike trail, the cartridge has intermediate zones defined that you must pass through. If the cartridge does not detect that you have passed through one of the intermediate zones, it will not give you any further waypoints, so it is critical that you ensure that your Wherigo player trigger in each zone. If you are using a phone and the GPSr turns off when you have the display off, you may need to be careful that you don't miss any zones. The zones are 500 feet across, so you should be able to trigger them without issue as long as your GPSr is working. The cartridge will also give you an estimated MPH at each intermediate zone; this should give you an idea of whether you are on your desired pace.

A few notes:
  1. The route takes you out of Xenia fairly quickly without crossing any major streets. However, later in the route you will be crossing some larger country roads like Jasper and some streets in Jamestown. Please use caution as you cross all streets.
  2. Be aware that the bike trail takes a slight jog in Jamestown. Once you cross OH72 in Jamestown, the bike trail will merge with a city street. You will follow this street for two blocks, and then jog right for one block and then back left onto the bike trail. It is marked, but just be aware of this.
  3. It is probably wise to save the cartridge as you go along. However, be advised that saving the cartridge and exiting the Wherigo DOES NOT stop the timer. Once you start the timer, you must complete the cartridge within an hour.

Have fun, but be safe!



DOWNLOAD the Wherigo cartridge here. The cartridge is ready for download, but will not be active until the event.

A Wherigo capable smartphone or GPS is required to run the cartridge. See the Wherigo site for details.


WHAT IS WHERIGO?

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ovfba ba cbyr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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