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Rules of entry and participation
1) Participants will be responsible for the roadworthiness of their own cycle.
2) Riders will be set off in groups of 20 or less at two minute intervals.
3) Where a ride is run under British Cycling rules all participants are covered
by British Cycling third party insurance for the duration of
the event. The cost of which is included in the entry fee. The event is run in accordance with BC rules (see below) in addition to all other
rules. Participants are strongly advised to have their own accident and personal insurance.
4) No bicycle, tandem or other machine, conventional or otherwise, is permitted to have unconventional handlebars including triathlon
bars, aero bars, clip-ons, prayer bars, and cow bars. Neither is Spinachi type bars permitted. However, ATB bar ends are permitted on
mountain bikes.
5) 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 other traffic. Please indicate your intention to stop or change direction.
6) There are public toilet facilities at the start, finish and on/near the route. Participants are reminded to only use these facilities and not
to relieve themselves in public.
7) You may not deviate from the official route. From start to finish there will be signage marking the route. Direction will be indicated by
signs and/or by arrows pegged into the ground or affixed to static objects. Signs will also indicate when you are approaching a refreshment
stop or checkpoint. All staff involved in the event will be clearly identifiable. The organisers of the North Cornwall Tor staff do not have the
authority to stop traffic.
8) It is the responsibility of each participant to take the correct course
9) While it is not mandatory we strongly suggest all participants wear a
safety-approved cycling helmet. We recommend cycle helmets
Complying with ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards
10) You may not use your mobile phone while riding. You must stop at the side
of the road if you need to make or receive a call.
11) The organisers of the North Cornwall Tor reserves
the right to terminate an individual's ride on health and safety grounds. The
ride will
take place regardless of bad
Weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of safety. Entry fees, however, are not refundable.
12) The organisers of the North Cornwall Tor will provide fluid and some form
of food at designated feed stations however we cannot guarantee
supplies will be available at all times. Riders should therefore take enough food and fluid with them for the ride and not rely purely on feed
stations. At feed stations riders are urged to only take what they need and be mindful of the needs of those following behind.
13) No participant (other than those on tandems) may take food or drink from anyone
whilst on the move. If you need food or drink, you
must stop to receive it.
14) Other than those which may be provided by The
organisers of the North Cornwall Tor, mobile support vehicles in the form of
cars or
motorbikes are strictly forbidden. You may however receive outside support from a stationary vehicle any such vehicle must not interfere
with the progress of the riders.
15) You must complete the course within the allocated time to be classified as
a finisher.
16) You must be 16 years of age on the day of the ride to participate (under 18's must have the consent of a parent or guardian and be
accompanied by a nominated adult at all times whilst on the ride).
17) Series awards – Participants in series long awards must take up participation in the spirit of the awards. Any participant observed using
or engaging in any means to manipulate speed or performance of themselves or others will be excluded from the series award(s). In this
matter the decision of The organisers of the North Cornwall Tor is final and appeals will not be entered into.
18) Individual event award - Participants in individual event awards must take up participation in the spirit of the awards. Any participant
observed using or engaging in any means to manipulate speed or performance of themselves or others will be excluded from the individual
event award(s). In this matter the decision of The organisers of the North Cornwall Tor is final and appeals will not be entered into.
19) Draw prizes – Draw prizes will be awarded on the basis of a raffle system. Participants are automatically granted a raffle ticket upon
entering the ride carrying the draw prize(s) but only qualify for the final draw if the participant starts and completes the ride in accordance
with all rules. The raffle tickets will be drawn by an appointee of The organisers of the North Cornwall Tor. The draw will be observed by an
independent adjudicator.
20) Entries for The
21) Upon signing-on participants may be issued with a transponder, number, fixing hardware and fixing instructions. From this moment,
and until said hardware is given back to The organisers of the North Cornwall Tor finish stewards, it is the responsibility of the participant to
fix and operate the hardware in accordance with the instruction given. Lost transponders will incur a charge of £55 plus v.a.t. and participants
will be invoiced for this amount.
British Cycling rules as at 1st December
2006 REGULATIONS FOR
BC CYCLING FOR ALL (CYCLO-SPORTIVE/TOURIST) EVENTS 1 These Events will be known as
Cycling for All events. All
paperwork produced will state ‘ Under British
Cycling Cyclo-Sportive/Tourist Regulations. 2 Every Event will carry the BCF
Event Insurance (on payment of the appropriate fee by the organiser) which
will cover the club, the promoter, other officers of the club, the event
officials and all participants for the duration of the event against any
claims from a third party. 3 Participants will be responsible
for the roadworthiness of their own cycle. 4 Groups of participants on the road
may not be of more than 20 riders.
These groups must start a minimum of two minutes apart. All participants will at all times obey
the laws of the road. Failure to do
so will result in automatic disqualification from the event. 5 The organiser will ensure that the
course is checked within 48 hours prior to the event and any danger points
advised to each participant on the day. A Risk Assessment of the event must be completed for
the proposed route. 6 The organiser shall wherever
possible select a route that is low in traffic volumes and away from major
towns. These routes should be
attractive to the participant and be designed to suit their level of
competence. When choosing a suitable route
consideration should be given to finding a hill early in the event to
alleviate the possibility of bunches forming that are greater than twenty
riders. The use of larger main roads close to the start can achieve the
same objective. 7 Where possible route markers will
be used to identify the route to be taken.
However it is the responsibility of each participant to take the
correct course. 8 Controls on the route will be set
up at the farthest points of the course to reduce claims of riders not
covering the correct route. At each
control the participant will have the control card/transponder marked to
show the time of arrival. 9 No accompanying vehicles are
allowed to follow riders. 10 There will be no list published
which indicates a finishing position or time other than which standard was
achieved by which riders. An alphabetical list of finishers and times is a preferred format. 11 The wearing of Hard Shell Style
Helmets shall be compulsory for junior and youth riders. Senior riders are
encouraged to do the same. 12 All participants under the age of
18 shall have had a consent form completed by their parent/guardian. 13 is advised that all riders must carry a form of
identification showing their name, address and contact details of person to
be advised in the eventuality cases of an accident. It is also advised that all participants carry
enough food, drink, money and extra clothing to complete the ride being
under taken, taking into account the route and possible adverse weather
conditions. 14 The organiser has the option to
take entries on the line as well in advance. An increase in the entry fee may be
charged for this privilege at the discretion of the organiser. 15 The organiser is encouraged to
supply mechanical or refreshment support services to participants. 16 Organisers are encouraged to advise
the local police station(s) in writing of the existence of the event,
giving details of the route, approximate timings and numbers involved. A copy of these regulations should also
be enclosed. 17 The organisation shall provide
adequate changing and toilet facilities for the number of participants
expected. 18 Any complaints with regard to the
event must be made to the organiser within 48 hours of the promotion. 19 Promoters are given authority to
ensure that the above regulations in respect of rider participation are
enforced. In cases where the
organiser fails to comply with any of the above regulations he and/or the
promoting club may be charged with conduct prejudicial to the good order of the sport.