Information for the Local League Riders:


Information for West Coast Riders

EVENT

At the start of the event you will be issued with a map of the competion area. There will be approxiately 30 checkpoints with values up to 50 points. Your aim is to collect as many points as possible and returning to the finish within the specified time. Returning to the finish late will result in a loss of points, check on the day for penalties per minute late. Anyone taking more than 20 minutes above the event duration will loose all points.

The usual local classes are listed below, some classes may be combined at the organisers discretion, depending on numbers. The entry fee for all riders is £4 which includes TCA insurance (£2). Please contact the event organiser a week before the event date to book a map. Late booking may result in no ride !



MAP
The event map will be provided as part of the entry fee, pre-marked with control sites and out of bound areas. This will be issued at your start time. The map will be a colour copy of an OS Landranger map with a plastic wallet for weather protection. Please note the rules of the day on the map, which include a event contact number for emergency.



CHECKPOINTS

Control


These are identified by 20cm square red and white kites. Some sites will also be marked with tape and could also be marshalled. A numbered punch will be located at each site. Punch the corresponding number on your control card to prove you have visited the site.


RULES

NO KIT - NO START - NO REFUND!
*** HELMET, FIRST AID KIT, WATERPROOFS, COMPASS, WHISTLE & MONEY FOR THE TELEPHONE, MAY BE CHECKED AT THE START ***


* Cycling helmets & First Aid kits are compulsory. Helmets must be warn at all times.

* The Mountain Bike Code must be followed at all times, using footpaths or open moorland - even for carrying - will result in DISQUALIFICATION.

* You should not do anything that you would consider cheating if someone else did it. Marshals will disqualify those taking an unfair advantage. The organisers do not object to leaving your bike and running.

* Pairs must remain in contact ( 50m ) at all times and BOTH members of a team must visit checkpoints ( penalty is 25% of total score ).

* YOU MUST REPORT TO THE FINISH EVEN IF YOU RETIRE - competitors who cause an unnecessary search could be faced with a bill!

* Competitors must close all gates, pass or overtake walkers and horses slowly and courteously. Treat the rural community with due respect and aim to cause no damage to the trails.

* You MUST NOT use rights of way or enter areas designated as Out Of Bounds. Only the area of the event map is to be used.


EQUIPMENT

- A roadworthy and well maintained bicycle is essential.

- Simple tools and a puncture repair kit is recommended

- Enough food and drink for the event should be carried.

- A first aid kit of at least a dressing or crepe bandage and plasters.

- Most event areas include high and exposed moorland, carrying waterproof top and bottoms is recommended but will only be compulsory in the event of bad weather ( notice will be posted on the day ) come prepared.


Enjoy yourself, refreshments are usually available in the local pub, see event organiser for directions if you have lost your way. Prizes will be awarded as soon as possible after the last rider returns.









LOCAL CLASSES

Solo:

 Boyz 17 - 35

Men - Over 35

Women




Teams (of two):

 Male Teams

Female Teams

Mixed Teams

Youth (not available at all events) Pair 15 or 16
   


All classes included at the discretion of the event organiser.