General
all riders must attend a pre-race briefing
race will start in a single group
no e-bikes are allowed on the course at any time
course map available for GPS devices one week prior to event
headphones and communication devices are prohibited
breaking the rules will incur a time penalty or disqualification
The Course
single track, forest and dirt roads which pass through remote areas
marked using direction arrows, event tape and marshals
distance remaining sign every ten kilometres
potentially dangerous situations marked by down pointing arrows:
one arrow – Straight Ahead Slow
two arrows – Caution – Dangerous Situation
three arrows – Serious Hazard – Extreme Caution
road sections are not closed to traffic
Conduct
riders must act in a sporting manner at all times
faster riders must be permitted to overtake without obstruction
riders must respect nature - littering is prohibited
riders must at all times wear the electronic timing device provided
riders must stop and assist injured riders and report such incidents
Support Stations
water and bananas available at these stations
feeding and technical assistance permitted in these areas only
water bottles and food must be passed up to the rider by hand
support staff not permitted to run alongside the rider
spraying water on riders or bicycles is forbidden
no rider may turn back on the course to reach a support station
Equipment
only serviceable and rideable Mountain Bikes are permitted
bicycle wheels may not exceed 29 inches diameter
front and rear brakes must be in good working order
tyres fitted with metal spikes or screws are not permitted
bicycle race numbers must be visible at all times
a bicycle helmet must be worn at all times whilst riding