Dept.26
Bude Mountain Bike Riders
Enduro 2017
Date: 07.10.17
Start Location: Tiscott Woods, EX23 9LD (closest postcode)
First Start Time: 11:00*
Registration: 08:30 –
10:00*
Welcome to the third instalment of the Dept. 26 Enduro. You lot must love this event as we were inundated with requests to do it again… so here we are!
Entry
cost
The cost to enter the Dept. 26 Enduro is £30.00 per entry.
The entry cost covers the running cost of
putting on the event and
includes an event tee shirt.
*Plus on line admin fee
*Plus on line admin fee
Registration
Registration is to be completed online through
the Webscorer portal
Payment is required to be completed online.
Registration is now CLOSED
Registration is now CLOSED
There is a minimum age of 16 for the event,
and currently a cap on the number of entries to ensure that all that those that
do enter have a great day.
Event
day registration
On event day you will be required to register
and collect your number board from the Registration Area.
Please affix your number to your bike with the provided cable ties.
The number boards are not to be cut down.
Please affix your number to your bike with the provided cable ties.
The number boards are not to be cut down.
You will also be asked to sign the declaration/waiver. Under 18’s will require a parent/guardian to complete this for them.
Registration on event day will open at 08:30* and close at 10:00*. There are no options to register after 10:00* as timing devices are needed to be set up from this time.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers Overall (Open) and Fastest Female.
Location
The event will start and finish in Tiscott
woods, outside of Bude, Cornwall.
For Satnav set postcode for EX23 9LD and then follow signs.
Tiscott woods are located off the A39 between
Kilkhampton and Bush.
Parking
Parking will be available close to the race
start and finish area.
The car park will open at 08:00.
Directions to parking will be clearly marked
on event day.
The route to and from the Parking area forms
part of a non timed section so please be aware of riders and spectators who may
be heading in either direction.
Please see map for Parking location and allow
time to transfer from this area to the start.
Facilities
Food and drink will be available on site.
Toilets are on site but no shower facilities
are available.
There is no bike washing facilities on site.
First
Aid
There will be a First Aid presence throughout
the whole of the event.
Dogs
Are allowed within the woods during the event,
but must be keep on lead at all times and you must clean up after you dog.
On
the day
You will be given a start order relating to
your number board and trust you will abide by this running order to ensure a
smooth running day for everyone.
You will be able to walk some stages and it is
advisable you do so. Because of this early registration is recommended.
Itinerary
08:00 Car Park Opens
08:30 Registration Opens
10:00 Registration Closes
10:45 Race Briefing at Start Area
11:00 Race Start
15:00* Presentations
16:00* Event Ends
MAP
For reference only (Sections still to be defined).
Legal stuff and Rules
If you wish to cancel your registration please
note the following cancellation conditions:
28 days or less, no refund.
Please note you cannot swap your entry with
another rider.
The race day starts at 08:00 on the Saturday
therefore the timescales above mean all e-mails must be received by our
deadline which is 4 weeks before the 08:00 on the Saturday 01.10.2017
The above policies are not dependent on
circumstances and are final.
Force Majeure:
If Dept.26 Bude Mountain Bike Riders is prevented (directly or indirectly) from performing any of its obligations under the entry agreement by reasons of act of God, strikes, trade disputes, breakdowns, government or political action, interruption of transport, acts of war or terrorism, acts of omissions by a third party for any other reasons whatsoever outside of Dept.26 Bude Mountain Bike Riders control, then Dept.26 Bude Mountain Bike Riders will be under no liability whatsoever to you and may as its option, cancel the event.
If the event is cancelled we will not be
liable for costs of travel fares, hotels, or any other expenses that may be
incurred.
It is your responsibility to ensure the race
is going ahead before travelling. We will do our best to inform you if the race
has to be cancelled but we do not accept liability if we are unable to contact
you. We strongly advise that you check before making travel and accommodation
arrangements.
If the event is cancelled we are unable to
refund or part refund any entry fee, we are also unable to transfer your entry
to another event.
By registering to attend an event, you have
confirmed that you have read and understood our refund and cancellation policy.
The
Rules
There are 6 timed stages in the event
Transfers in between these transfers are not
timed and do not count for the overall standing.
An ‘All Mountain’ bike is ideal for these races but any mountain bike is allowed
•
Hardtail,
•
Short travel,
•
Long travel,
•
Fat Bike
•
29”
•
27.5”/650b
Only one Bicycle can be used during an event,
including any transition stages.
Competitors must start and finish the
competition on the same frame, fork and wheels.
Equipment
A helmet must be worn during all race and
transition stages.
All Competitors must be self-sufficient and
prepared for a varying climate as well as any basic mechanical repairs.
Consideration should be given to the nature of
the course and the length of time the event may take to complete.
This course is marked with signs and with some
sections that are taped if a specific line should be taken on the stage.
If a competitor leaves the trail/course, they
must re-enter at the same point and must restore the tape as they found it.
If a rider is spotted cutting a timed stage
course by a marshal they will be disqualified.
The
Course
The course is made up of six timed stages with
untimed transitions between each of the six stages.
Timing
The race is timed using Webscorer, a timing system
utilising handheld devices used by the timing officials at the start and end of
each timed stage.
Your Number board should be placed on the
handlebars of your race bike and should
not be removed or swapped with any other competitor.
Each rider will start in number order at intervals of a minimum of 15 secs this will take you
into the first transition to the first timed stage.
There are no cut off times, you are however
requested to complete the transitions in good time to facilitate a smooth
running event.
There will be minimum 15 second time intervals
between riders starting each timed stage or more depending on the nature of the
track.
If, while passing a slower rider, you cause
them to crash or run off the course, you may be disqualified.
You may NOT repeat the stage if you suffer a
mechanical failure on course.
Riders who retire must inform the nearest
timing official and return to the registration tent as soon as possible and
follow the instructions of race marshals.
The ranking of each competitor is the total
sum of the Timed stages.
In the unlikely event of a tie after 6 stages,
the competitor with the fastest final stage time will win.
The Rules may be changed depending on light
and weather conditions.
*All timings are estimate and subject to change on event day.
Enquiries can be made by email to :
Enquiries can be made by email to :
