Going off route is perfectly legal. You just have to get back on route at the same place. Rule states:
"In the event of a mechanical, medical, or other emergency, a racer may be assisted in moving backwards or directly off the route, but not forward. A racer may also receive assistance returning back to the GDMBR...."
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Going off route is perfectly legal. You just have to get back on route at the same place. Rule states:
"In the event of a mechanical, medical, or other emergency, a racer may be assisted in moving backwards or directly off the route, but not forward. A racer may also receive assistance returning back to the GDMBR...."