Terms and conditions and rules for events at Wiggle Mountain Mayhem 2012
On entering the Wiggle Mountain Mayhem 24hr event:
- All participants must be aged 18yrs or over on the event date and must wear a safety approved cycling helmet.
- Participants agree to take part on the understanding that it is a strenuous 24hr race that involves riding at night and when tired. They must understand the risks and be confident that their skills and their bikes are up to such a test of endurance.
- They shall also agree to compete in a cheerful and sportsmanlike manner.
- Participants agree not to hold Wiggle, Pacific Edge Events Ltd., it’s employees or organisers, or those of Eastnor Castle and it’s assiociates liable for mishap or injury caused during the duration of the Wiggle Mountain Mayhem.
- Pacific Edge Events Ltd will collect participants’ personal data to process their entry application and would like to contact you by e mail, telephone and/or post. Pacific Edge Events Ltd may also on occasionally pass your information to carefully selected organisations or brands promoting and researching their products.
- Please indicate on your ticket application or entry form if you prefer not to be contacted.
- By entering the event location you agree to be filmed/photographed and to the use of your image in any footage used by Pacific Edge Events Ltd or Wiggle.co.uk for their own publicity in any media worldwide
- Refund policy- any refund of Mountain Mayhem entry fee made before May 31st will be subject to an administration fee of £10.No refunds will be made after May 31st
Mountain Mayhem Rules
- Teams: Teams are made up of four riders in the Expert and Sport categories and Open Men and Open Women. The Open categories can include riders of all abilities. The Mixed category for five riders must contain at least one man and one woman and is for Sport class riders. 10 x 10 teams can be mixed in whatever ratio you like. Once racing begins, there can be no change to this line up.
The order of racers can change, but team members cannot be substituted.
- Swapping Spares: Once on course, normal mountain bike racing rules apply. This means no outside technical assistance and riders must be self-sufficient. Support from other racers is allowed, provided that the racer is ‘on course’ at the time. This includes swapping spares, tools and even bike parts. Food and drink can be given to riders by anyone at any time. Before racers get on course,
they can swap bikes/bits whatever, as long as the correct number board is kept with the right rider.
- Bike Specification: Due to the rise in popularity of ‘29in’ wheeled mountain bikes, and also to the efforts of the unicyclists, we are relaxing the rule about bikes having to have 26in wheels. But it is still a mountain bike event and we ask that you enter in the spirit of the race and compete on a proper mountain bike. No cyclo-cross bikes please.
- Race in One Direction: Once on course and out of the start/finish area, racers must follow the course in the racing direction, so a mechanical problem 100 yards from the start must be fixed on course. In the case of a major mechanical, the rider must still complete his or her lap, so a well maintained bike and a comprehensive toolkit are vital. If you’re not racing, then you can’t ride on the course while the race is on.
- Cheating: Substituting unregistered riders, racing outside your normal category, cutting through the tapes, having outside assistance, short-cuts and any other cheating will result in instant disqualification for the whole team – so don’t even think about it... Riders must race within the course tape. Where it has not been possible or practical to erect course tape, then they must stick to the obvious trail.
The Baton: The baton (in whatever shape it comes) must be carried by the ‘on course’ rider at all times. Losing the baton will incur a time penalty, with the incoming rider forced to wait five minutes before being given a new baton to hand over.
- Timing System: FR Systems are once again doing our timing. The system revolves around transponder chips that everyone has to wear. Pick them up at sign on, and please return them to the registration tent after the race. As you pass through the timing tent, there is something that works like an airport metal detector. By simply riding through, the system will detect your racing chip and
credit you with that lap and time. The clock then starts on the next lap, whoever might be doing it. If you are doing another lap, just carry on. If another rider is doing the next lap, hand the baton over to them. Their lap time will stop when they pass through the timing tent.
- Minimum Laps: Expert teams – each rider must complete a minimum of four laps. All other categories - each team member must complete a minimum of two laps during the course of the event. 10 x 10 team riders must complete one lap each. There is no maximum number of laps. If each team member does not race the minimum, then the team’s score will not count. If you have a rider who is uncomfortable racing at night, then they needn’t race in the dark as long as someone else from the team does and as long as everyone on the team does their two laps. There must be a racer from your team on course at all times.
- Lights: Being a 24 hour race, it’s going to get dark and all racers who are on course between sunset and sunrise must have two working lights. The main light must be at least 10 Watts and have enough power to last the lap. A backup light is needed for on-trail repairs or in case the main light fails. This can be a head torch or a second light (though it needs to run on separate batteries to the main light). Unless your battery or lights fail catastrophically you must race with at least one light on. Please check up on your lights before the event and make sure they’re fully charged. There will be a charging station staffed by the nice people from Nite Rider on site, but remember that many batteries take a day to charge fully from flat.
- Quiet Time/Noise at Night: After 10.00pm, please keep the noise down in the campsite. Believe it or not, some riders will be trying to get some sleep. And if you’re going to be staying up late on the Friday before the race, please do so quietly and as
far from anyone else as you can.
- Registration: All riders must sign on with registration before 11am on the day of the race. You will get your number, timing chip and baton at this time. Any last minute team member absences or swaps must be done before 10am on Saturday. ID may be required to verify team members. All riders must be 18 years of age or over. If you find that a team member can’t make it at the last minute, there will be somewhere to advertise on site for a new team member. If you are allergic to medication or are on medication for the race, this must be written on the back of your race number.
- Camping: Camping is free for competitors and supporters on site. There will be flush loos and showers on site. Camping is available from Thursday night onwards and competitors are invited to rest up and stay over on Sunday after the race, but must be off site by 9.30am Monday. Note that the course will not be fully marked until Friday and that First Aid cover is not available until Friday. Barbecues are welcome, but there’s no digging of fire pits or open fires please. Equally, be careful with glass and bottles. We’d like to thank you in advance for keeping the park tidy and encourage you to take your rubbish home or use the rubbish collection area and bins on site. This year we are again operating a recycling collection. Please see the instructions on the bins and use accordingly. Leaving the campsite clean will enhance the image of mountain bike endurance racing and give you a tingly glow inside.
- Security: Be aware that at Mountain Mayhem there will be a large number of non-cyclists spectating and wandering around. The sight of an unattended bike might be too much temptation for some. Therefore – do not leave your bike unlocked or unattended at any time. There will be security guards patrolling the grounds at all hours of the event. It’s for your own (and your bike’s) safety, so please co-operate if you are asked questions regarding your bike. Despite security precautions occasional thefts from the campsite do occur. Keep an eye on your campsite, don’t leave valuables lying around. All common sense really.
- Problems during the Race: If you encounter any problems while actually racing – people messing with course markings, or lurking around, simply tell the next course marshal and they’ll send a race official or security to investigate. If you have an accident involving a member of the public, you MUST tell a marshal. And you must stop racing and wait until the Course Doctor has had a chance to check out both parties for injury. If you see a rider in trouble, please stop to see if they’re OK – after all, it might be you in trouble next time.
- Start: NOTE: START AT MIDDAY. Before the race, the starting rider (the one doing the run and the first lap) must have the baton with them and be wearing their helmet in readiness to ride. The start will be similar in style to the start of the Le Mans race, though the distance will be a little longer – around half a mile. Expert class riders will be gridded (on foot) at the start in number order. Once the bell/horn/cannon goes off, racers will run out and back into the arena, where another team member will be holding their bike. This will make finding your bike easier and save the start from being cluttered with bike stands. Racers must run into the arena behind the waiting bikes, collect their bike and mount once they have entered the course. On subsequent laps, the changeover will happen in the normal manner, as shown below.
- Handover: While rider A is out on course, rider B needs to go to the bike corral, a storage area for bikes next to the handover area, and wait for his team member to arrive. Rider A will come into the arena after his/her lap and hand the baton over to rider B. Rider B will run to his/her bike (parked neatly in the bike corral) and ride off on the next lap. If rider A is doing a double lap, he will just be able to pass through the timing tent (to register his lap time) and continue on the next lap. If no rider is there to hand over to (i.e. they’re still asleep in the tent), then the racer on course can either elect to race another lap, or go and find them. The finer details of this will be explained at the rider briefing on Saturday afternoon, before the race. Please attend the rider briefing at 11am
on Saturday.
- Retiring: If a rider drops out of your team, tell the start/finish marshals so they can be struck off the register. Remember that your team can’t get a result unless everyone has raced a minimum of two laps (four laps in the case of Expert teams). This excludes serious injury. (A hangover is not a serious injury.)
- Finishing: Mountain Mayhem officially finishes at 12 noon Sunday afternoon. Riders still out on the course at that time will have to finish their lap before the team’s lap total can be counted. The winning team will be the one that completes the most laps in the shortest time. Results will be as number of laps, plus time taken to finish after 12 noon and might look like this:
- Team A 33 laps, 24:02:00
- Team B 33 laps, 24:15:00
- Team C 32 laps, 24:01:00
- Team A wins with 33 laps and a finish time of 12.02pm. Team B come in next with 33 laps, finishing at 12.15pm. Team C have less laps, so come in third, even though they finish at 12.01pm. If a racer comes in before 12 noon, then the next rider on the team can and MUST leave for another lap.
If you’ve had enough by then, you must wait before the finish for the final 12 noon horn/bell before finishing. Lurking before the finish is allowed provided you don’t get in the way. Again, this will be explained before the start of the race.
On entering the Sunday Munch sportive ride
- The participant accepts that the Sunday Munch event they are entering is not a race in any format. Participants ride times will be published in alphabetical order only.
- The participant is fully responsible for their actions whilst attending the event, both at the start location and during the ride itself.
- Each participant upon signing the registration form, agrees that they are physically and mentally capable of riding the distance they have chosen. If, during the ride, they decide to change their route and distance then the consequences of this action are their own.
- All participants are to be 18yrs of age or over on the date of the event. Participants under the age of 18 will only be permitted to ride with signed consent from parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them for the duration of the ride.
- All riders are to wear an approved cycle safety helmet while taking part in the ride Riders must also be confident that their ability,their bike and their equipment are of a standard suitable to take part.
- During the ride there will be warning signs at appropriate points on the course. Absence of signs does not mean that there are do dangers approaching. It is the individual rider’s responsibility to decide to ride a section or not. Any signage placed on the route does not necessarily indicate that that part of the route is rideable and it is for the rider to decide whether to ride, proceed on foot or choose not to proceed further.
- Riders must obey the Highway Code. You are requested to ride in single file or at maximum 2 abreast where appropriate at any time . Also participants must extend reasonable courtesies to all other road users.
- Pacific Edge Events Ltd. Reserve the right to shorten or alter the published route at any time. Participants do not have the right to claim a refund if it is necessary to shorten the routes.
- Each participant agrees to assign and grant the right and permission for Pacific Edge Events Ltd. To use and publish any photograph / film/video and/or sound recordings of the participant taken in any sectors of a Pacific Edge Events Ltd event.
- Pacific Edge Events will collect participants personal data to process their application and would like to contact you by e mail, telephone and/or post. Pacific Edge Events may also occasionally pass your information to carefully selected organisations or brands promoting or researching their products. Please indicate on your ticket application or entry form if you prefer not to be contacted.
- In the event of cancellation of the event due to extreme weather conditions or situations beyond the organisers control causing rescheduling of the event. Participants will automatically be transferred to the rescheduled event.
- Entry fee refunds made before May 31st will be subject to an administration charge of £5 After May 31st there will be no refunds made.
On entering Midsummer Madness – The Run and Barking Mad K9 run
- The participant should be aware that Midsummer Madness – The Run and Barking Mad will be run on an off road course of varied terrain. Each participant must be confident in their ability and use of clothing/equipment before they take part.
- Participants must be aged 18yrs or over on the day of the event.
- Participants will follow a way marked and marshalled route but must be aware that changes in weather conditions and daylight may alter their overall perception of the terrain.
- Participant agree to obey any instruction given by a member of Pacific Edge Events Ltd staff or event marshal for the duration of the event.
- Each participant agrees to assign and grant the right and permission for Pacific Edge Events Ltd to use and publish any photograph / film/video and/or sound recordings of the participant taken in any sectors of a Pacific Edge Events Ltd. event.
- Pacific Edge Events Ltd will collect participants personal date to process their application and would like to contact you by e mail telephone and/or post. Pacific Edge Events Ltd may also occasionally pass on your information to carefully selected organisations or brands promoting or researching their products. Please indicate on your ticket application or entry form if you do not wish to be contacted.
- Entry fee refunds made before May 31st will be subject to an administration charge of £5 . After May 31st there will be no refunds made.
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Mountain Mayhem Junior 24 2012
Race Terms & Conditions
- By applying to enter this event the, riders agree to abide by the relevant Bye-Laws and Technical Regulations of British Cycling, and, where applicable, of the Union Cicliste Internationale.
- Riders understand and agree that participation in the event is entirely at their own risk, that they must rely on their own ability in dealing with all hazards, and that they must ride in a manner which is safe to themselves and others.
- Riders, by indicating that they have read and understood the terms and conditions, are aware that when riding on a public highway the function of marshals and signage is only to indicate direction and that they must decide whether the movement is safe.
- Riders agree that no liability whatsoever shall attach to the promoter, promoting club, event sponsor, British Cycling or any event official or member of British Cycling or member of the promoting organisation in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by them in, or by reason of, the event, however caused.
- Full details of the Rules of Competition for events taking place under the auspices of British
Cycling can be found on the British Cycling website.
- The event is open to male and female riders in the Junior age category. Thereby riders born in 1994 or 1995 are eligible to enter the event.
- The event is open to British Cycling members and non British Cycling members.
- By entering the event on line, the rider declares to be at least 16 years old and registering their own details, or the parent/legal guardian of child they are entering, or the officially appointed agent of a rider with specific permission to enter them into an event.
- Subject to availability entry will be available on the day. Anyone entering on the day who is under 18 on the day of the event will not be able to start the event without first having had a parental consent form completed.
- The event will be run as a cross country circuit race. The race duration and number of laps for male and female riders is to be published in due course.
- The winner of the race will be the first rider to have crossed the line having successfully completed the required number of laps.
- Once the winner crosses the line to finish, all other riders shall finish their race when they next cross the line. Lapped riders should not complete additional laps, but will be classified according to their position after those riders in the same lap as the winner.
- Riders who abandon, who fail to cross the line after the winner, shall not be classified.
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Events Help
Guide to Wiggle Events
How do I select the most appropriate event for my ability and requirements?
Before you enter, take a moment to think about what you want from the event. Do you want a challenge where you can push yourself? Or do you want to spend the day at a more leisurely pace? Once you’ve established this, you need to be honest with yourself about your current ability level: what’s your current training? What distances and terrains are you experienced in? Although it’s fantastic to push yourself and achieve new goals, it’s also extremely important that you don’t leave yourself vulnerable to injury and exhaustion. Once you’ve done a few events, you’ll have a better idea of what to expect and will be able to push ahead throughout the season!
Why should I take part in an event?
Entering an event is a great way to set a goal and a focus. Events give you something to look forward to during the working week and the entry is an incentive to make sure that you get outside in the fresh air at the weekend. Plus, training for events can improve your fitness. The event day itself will leave you with the great feeling of having achieved a goal, honed skills, and met new people that share your interests.
Who organises these events?
Our events are organised by a range of suppliers. The Wiggle Super Series is organised by
UK Cycling Events. They are a cycling-focused company that just wants people to “get out and ride!” regardless of their skill level and ability. UK Cycling Events make sure that the Wiggle Super Series covers different terrains, offers different route lengths and offer great facilities (e.g. showers, car parking, food and drinks) to ensure that entrants can simply turn up and have a great ride.
Wiggle also offers cycling events that are organised by Kilo To Go. Events are accessible for everybody as there are always various route options on offer. Kilo To Go organises events that are renowned for their great facilities, picturesque locations and excellent atmosphere.
Pro-Velo organise the Wiggle Enduro 6 and the Wiggle Run 10K. Our collaboration with Pro-Velo means that Wiggle customers have access to first class locations. For example, the Wiggle Run 10K offers entrants an exclusive opportunity to experience part of the infamous adidas Thunder Run.
All of our organisers work to the same vision as Wiggle – we want as many people to enjoy being healthy and active as possible. We make it easy and convenient for keen sportspeople to get out and fulfil their goals and have fun!
What do the different event types and formats mean?
Wiggle offers a range of different events which we categorise using the following terms:
- Standard - This is the base standard of distance. Not too hard not too easy, just right!
- Fun - Slightly shorter than standard distance. Aimed more for enjoyment.
- Epic - The longest distance option for those up for a challenge!
- Under 16 - Any child under the age of 16 can ride with appropriate adult supervision.
- Night time Time Trial - A one lap night time event. Bike lights are essential for this activity.
- Solo – Single rider entry.
- Pairs – One or more rider entries.
How long is each event?
The distance of each event is shown on the product details page. Each event’s distance is given in miles. For a rough conversion to kilometres, please see the table below:
| Miles |
Kilometres |
| 1 |
1.6 |
| 5 |
8.04 |
| 10 |
16.09 |
| 15 |
24.14 |
| 20 |
32.18 |
| 25 |
40.23 |
| 30 |
48.28 |
| 35 |
56.32 |
| 40 |
64.37 |
| 45 |
72.42 |
| 50 |
80.46 |
| 55 |
88.51 |
| 60 |
96.56 |
| 65 |
104.6 |
| 70 |
112.65 |
| 75 |
120.7 |
| 80 |
128.74 |
| 90 |
144.84 |
| 100 |
160.9 |
| 110 |
177.03 |
Are these events safe and is first aid provided?
Our event organisers all have a wealth of experience between them. All routes are checked, well-marked and there is always somebody that is trained in First Aid on-site. However, entrants are urged to take necessary precautions to avoid leaving themselves vulnerable to accidents and injury. For some events, there is a time limit on course completion to ensure that participants are not left out on the route.
Will there be parking available at the event start?
All Wiggle events include allocated car parking. We advise entrants to share car journeys where possible to ensure that congestion and traffic in and around the area are kept to a minimum. Parking at Sold Out events are likely to reach maximum capacity and entrants are therefore advised to arrive early to ensure that they secure a car parking space.
Do events start and finish in the same place?
Wiggle event routes are circular and start and finish at the same place. This is to make sure that it really is easy for entrants to turn up, ride and go home after a successful day out!
Are there age limits for events?
Most of the Wiggle Super Series events offer an Under 16 option. The full-length routes are designed to offer more difficult challenges. The Under 16 option is our way of offering something for everybody – regardless of age, gender or skill. Wiggle’s Kilo To Go cycling events can be enjoyed by Under 16s as long as their parents sign a consent form and ride with them. Pro-Velo events are not available to Under 16s.
What does it mean if a ferry ticket is included?
Purchasing a ferry ticket with your even entry is an option for routes which include a ferry crossing as part of the course. Currently, this is only applicable to the Wiggle Super Series Wight Ferry Sportive and the Wiggle Super Series Wight Winter Sportive. If a ferry ticket is included in the entry, you do not need to buy a separate ticket for the ferry crossing.
Online entrants will receive their ticket with their posted documentation. On The Day entrants will be given their ticket at registration. You will receive one ferry ticket (for foot passenger plus bike) per entry.
Details of ferry times will be available on the event page on the organiser’s website.
What do I need to take with me to an event?
- Ticket - Please ensure you print out your ticket and take it with you to the event. You will be required to present this at registration.
- You will need to bring a Bike to participate in Cycling Events
- helmet - You will be required to take your helmet with you to registration.
- Appropriate cycling clothing
- Cycling shoes
- Nutrition
- Spares for road side repairs
- Water bottles
Do we publish event results?
Wiggle doesn’t publish the results to a public audience. Results are available online. For further information please refer to your entry pack.
Buying an Event Ticket
How do I buy an event ticket?
Event tickets are available as products to purchase on the Wiggle website. You can find all event tickets here - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/events/. Then, select the event ticket you wish to purchase, add the item to your basket and proceed to checkout as normal.
When you purchase an event ticket you will be asked for the following additional details prior to placing your order:
- Rider name
- Emergency contact number (this should be your next of kin or another responsible adult, and not your own contact number)
- Rider contact information
Please check this information carefully before submitting your order as mistakes cannot be rectified by Wiggle.
Please be aware that unfortunately it is not possible to discount the price of event tickets using promotional voucher codes or the Wiggle Rewards Gold/Platinum discounts.
How will I receive my event ticket?
Once your order has been processed by Wiggle you will receive email confirmation of the events you have booked, the rider info you have submitted together with a unique ticket ID for each rider for each event. You will not receive anything from Wiggle via post. Please print this confirmation email and bring it with you to the event as proof of entry. You will receive a second email which contains details of how to access the event pack.
If you order an event ticket within 7 days of the event date, please contact Wiggle Customer Services if you have not received both emails in time to attend the event.
What if the event I want to attend sells out?
We only have limited number of tickets available per event. Once they have all been sold we are not able to offer this event and the product will show as out of stock.
What if I need to change my details, the event distance or cancel my order?
If you need to change any of your booking details or cancel your order please contact the event organiser via their website or refer to your entry pack. Be ready to quote your Wiggle order number and event unique ID.
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Wiggle Pro Velo Event Ticket Information
Delivery Method: This is an E-Ticket and you will not receive a tangible ticket from Wiggle. Please print this ticket and bring it with you to your event.
Please note, all Wiggle Enduro 6 events are sold on behalf of Pro Velo Support Events Limited. Should you have any questions regards any Wiggle Pr Enduro 6 events, please use the contact form found at the bottom of the following web page
IMPORTANT - Event manuals will not be sent out by post. The event website contains all the information you need to have a successful and enjoyable event. Be sure to visit our Event Manual to read through the event rules and keep up to date with all event news and information.
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Mountain Mayhem Event Ticket Information
Delivery Method: This is an E-Ticket and you will not receive a tangible ticket from Wiggle. Please print this ticket and bring it with you to your event.
Please note, all Wiggle Mountain Mayhem events are sold on behalf of Pacific Edge Events Limited. Should you have any questions regards any Wiggle Mountain Mayhem events, please contact admin@wigglemountainmayhem.com
If you require a fundraising pack, please complete the form on the fundraising page at www.wigglemountianmayhem.com/fundraising quoting the confirmation number 7252 in the box provided and we will email a fundraising pack and sponsorship form to you.
IMPORTANT - Event manuals will not be sent out by post. The event website contains all the information you need to have a successful and enjoyable event. Be sure to visit www.wigglemountainmayhem.com to read through the event rules and keep up to date with all event news and information.
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Wiggle Super Series Event Ticket Information
Delivery Method: This is your E-Ticket and you will not receive a tangible ticket from Wiggle. YOU MUST PRINT THIS TICKET and bring it with you to your event.
Please note, As per the Terms and Conditions of booking, Event Tickets are non refundable or transferable. All Wiggle Super Series Road & MTB events are sold on behalf of ukcyclingevents.co.uk
Should you have any questions regards any Wiggle Super Series events, please contact Martin@ukcyclingevents.co.uk
You will be contacted via email by 'UK Cycling Events' two weeks prior to your event (note: if you book less than two weeks before a event, you will receive your email prior to the Friday before the event).
This email will contain all the information needed to ensure you have a enjoyable and successful event including directions, event instructions and GPS mapping files. This information can also be found on the UK Cycling Events website: www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk
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UK Cycling Events Terms and Conditions
The Terms and Conditions detailed below apply to all entrants participating in the UK Cycling Events event series organised and operated by UK Cycling Events. Completion of an entry form or purchase of an entry by every participant acknowledges acceptance of these Terms and Conditions by the participant.
- The participant accepts that the event they are entering is not a race in any format. Results will be published in alphabetical order only and anyone considered to be competing against others, will be stopped from riding and banned from entering future events.
- The participant is fully responsible for their actions whilst attending the event. This includes the event centre and during the ride itself. UK Cycling Events does not accept responsibility for the actions of the participant nor the consequences of such actions.
- Each participant, upon signing the registration form, agrees that they are physically and mentally capable of riding the distance they have chosen. If, during the event, they decide to change their route and distance, then all consequences of this action are theirs.
- The Event Registration Form must be completed by a person aged 18 years or over. Evidence of age may be requested. Participants under the age of 18 years will be allowed to participate in the event with the consent of their parent or legal guardian who must sign the Event Registration Form on behalf of the under age rider. Signing is also an acceptance for the actions and consequences of the underage rider. Under 16’s need to be accompanied at all times by an adult who is responsible for them.
- All riders are covered by third party insurance for the duration of the event. The cost of this is included in your entry fee. In additional UK Cycling events is covered for civil party liability.
- It is mandatory that all riders wear a safety approved cycling helmet complying with latest ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards. Any rider not wearing a helmet will not be covered by the event insurance and will be disqualified from the event and could be liable for damages if involved in an accident on that basis. The rider must accept this as a condition of entry. UK Cycling Events reserve the right to refuse entry to the event to anyone with inappropriate equipment or clothing. The participant confirms that the cycle/bike they are riding for the event and all of their equipment is of a suitable standard and state of trail/road worthiness. In particular, the ability to complete longest distance, and over rough terrain dependant on the event.
- The participant confirms that the cycle/bike they are riding for the event and all of their equipment is of a suitable standard and state of trail/road worthiness. In particular, the ability to complete longest distance, and over rough terrain dependant on the event.
- During the event there will be warning signs at appropriate points on the trails or roads. Absence of these signs does not signal there are no dangers approaching and it is the individual rider’s responsibility to make a decision regarding whether to ride a section or not. The marking of the route does not necessarily indicate that the trail or road is rideable and the participant is deemed to make their own decision about whether to proceed on bike, foot or not at all.
- Any marked route is shown for guidance only and UK Cycling Events do not insist that you use the route shown. Therefore, if the rider chooses to ride a section, it is entirely their own choice. If they choose a different route to avoid obstacles or sections they decide are beyond their capabilities, they do so entirely at their own risk.
- You must obey all Highway Code rules. You are requested to ride in single file where appropriate and no more than 2 abreast at any time. Please be aware of your fellow cyclists and any other traffic. Please always indicate your intention to stop or change direction. All cyclists must adhere to and obey the Highway Code, local By laws and laws of England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland where applicable and extend all reasonable courtesy to other road and off road users.
- UK Cycling Events reserves the right to shorten or alter the published route at anytime. Participants do not have the right to claim a refund if the route is shortened.
- Riders must be considerate to other uses of bridleways, tracks and byways when riding off road. Upon seeing other users, such as horse riders and walkers, riders are required to slow down and pass with care. Where appropriate, riders should stop and wait at the side of the route for other uses such as horse riders to pass safely.
- Each participant will be fully responsible for any fees or costs incurred or arising from an accident either involving or caused by the rider. This includes, but is not exclusive to, fees from Police, Air Ambulance, Fire and Rescue and the Ambulance service. If the situation arises that you are not capable of making the decision to call the emergency services, the rider agrees that a member of UK Cycling Events or a member of the public may call for them. In this situation, the rider still accepts the costs and consequences of such actions.
- Each participant agrees to assign and grant the right and permission for UK Cycling Events to use and publish any photographs/film/video/electronic representations and/or sound recordings of the participant on any UK Cycling Events activity. The participant hereby releases UK Cycling Events from any and all liability from such use and promotion. The participant hereby authorises the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage and/or distribution of said photographs/film/video tapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of UK Cycling Events. The participant specifically waives any right to any compensation they may have for appearing in any of the photographs/film/video/electronic representations and/or sound recordings of the participant at a UK Cycling Events event.
- The participants agree to return or call the event centre before the close of the and report to a member of staff. Not doing so will mean that a search may be organised and the subsequent cost will be billed to the rider.
- Event entry fees can not be refunded or transferred under any circumstances.
- UK Cycling Events reserves the right to cancel any event, due to extreme weather conditions. In such a event, each participants entry with be automatically moved to the rescheduled event. If a Participant can not make this event, they can carry their entry to another event of a equal or lower ticket value within the following 6 month period. No refunds will be issued.
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