Small camoed container with writing utensil, log, and SWAG.
This cache will be the official cache of the 2021 Geocaching Podcast Travel Bug Race. You do not have to be a listener or pay anything to be a part of this race. However, if you do not have a trackable tag, number, or coin, you might need to buy one.
This race will officially start on April 1, 2021. On that date you can release your trackable into a cache and your race will begin. The race is simple. The trackable with the most miles by the end of 2021 wins! However, we will have additional prize categories and opportunities as well.
The Rules
1. You may enter any two types of trackables you wish per account. Travel bugs, coins, or TB codes on anything are eligible. Anyone with a Geocaching account is eligible to participate. You will activate and own your own trackable. Have fun!
2. Your trackable must have zero miles on April 1, 2021 and no back logging is allowed. You may enter the race at anytime so if you miss the April 1 start, you can still join!!!
3. You may not move your own or your immediate family member's trackables. You may move any other racer's trackables.
4. You may not mail or virtual move your trackable. Note: The Find Signal the Frog® - Locationless in 2020 or Let’s improve the outdoors - Locationless Cache would be virtual moves. If you racer gets dropped or dipped into a Locationless cache, you will need to delete those logs. The trackable must be moved in the possession of a Geocacher at all times. That means you cannot give it to your muggle relatives or friends to take it on vacation with them. They will have to make a Geocaching account!
5. Improperly dipped trackables will be requested to have their logs fixed by the owner. This can happen if people do not log their finds in order. We will notify you if we are made aware of this. Failure to fix the issue can result in disqualification.
6. No proxy re-entries are allowed. If any of your original entries go missing, then their race is finished. As a result, all entries must have a photo uploaded of the TB as it will appear before the start of the race. Entries submitted to elrojo14 without a photo will not be added to the race.
7. There are no size or tagging requirements on your physical trackable. It would be helpful to mention that your trackable is in this race and include a link to this cache on your trackable page description. However, there are no trackable page requirements and we leave that up to you.
Do not forget this is supposed to be a fun and light hearted competition. Anyone not playing by the rules will simply be removed. Please ask if you have any questions!
Awards
Here are your top three miles winners!
First Place: Beaver Bob with 28074.6 miles
Second Place: I Met Signal Tag 20 Years with 21264.8
Third Place: Signal the Frog Halloween with 17964.6
The Racers
Here are the racers that have been signed up for the 2021 Geocaching Podcast Travel Bug Race so far!
And now you have access to the Google Sheet that I used to track the racers: GCPC Race 2021. You can go sort the racers however you want as the file is protected, only you will see the sort changes. Enjoy.
How to Participate
If you would like to participate in this race, please send elrojo14 a message or e-mail with your trackable link.
Weekly updates will be provided on this cache page and on the Geocaching Podcast and their social media.
Good luck to all of the participants!