All riders must follow these 10 rules in order to be granted a valid finishing time:

1. To ride from the designated start line to the designated finish line via the control points specified in the Manifesto
2. All food, drinks, and equipment must be carried . No 3rd party support, private lodgings, or resupply,
3. No drafting allowed (except between teammates),
4. All forward travel overland must be human-powered,
5. The following ferry services are permitted: direct river crossings,
6.  All riders must maintain evidence of their ride,
7. 2+ days of inactivity without report to the Race Director will be deemed a scratch.
8. Travel insurance, cycle helmets, and lights are mandatory.
9.  Riders must know and observe all local traffic laws.
10.  Ride in the spirit of self-reliance and equal opportunity

Important notice: Ethics are not a rally rule, but an inherent value of Panache.