Rules and Conditions

These may be changed/added to before the event.

For safety and to keep the event fair it is necessary to have a number of rules as follows:

1. All riders must register in person from 3.00-8.00pm on the Saturday at Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe or 7.00-9.00am on the Sunday at the Big Top Event Centre.
2. All riders must attend the mandatory Rider Briefing on Sunday morning.
3. Each solo rider and team member is responsible for their timing transponder. One transponder will be provided per solo rider or team member, and these must not be swapped between competitors! Loss of transponders will result in your time being unable to be recorded and a charge of $50 being levied.
4. The transponder must be mounted on the front of your bike number.
5. Australian road rules apply at all times on forest or classified roads.
6. Riders may not exceed the posted speed limit.
7. Riders may only ride more than two abreast whilst overtaking and must remain in their lane at all times. They must not cross the centre of the roadway, or any double separation lines (unless entering or leaving the roadway).
8. Riders must give way to all other traffic they may encounter, including horse riders and walkers.
9. Riders must leave gates as they find them.
10. Only registered racers or course marshals may ride on the race track.
11. Riders are only eligible for a place in the category in which they start the race.
12. Solo performers will complete all three Rings in the order of Blue, Red, then Yellow.
13. Relay Team of Three performers will complete one Ring each in the order of Blue, Red, then Yellow.
14. Relay Team of Two performers will complete Rings in the order of Blue, Red, then Yellow, with one team member completing two Rings and the other team member completing one Ring.
15. All riders must cross the timing mat at Transition prior to starting the next Ring.
16. Relay Team of Two or Three performers must cross the timing mat at Transition and hand the baton to the next rider who will then start the next Ring.
17. If a relay team member cannot complete his/her Ring, the team will be recorded as a DNF however the remaining team member(s) may still ride their Ring(s) under timed conditions.
18. Riders who fail to complete must advise a marshal/race official at the earliest opportunity.
19. Solo riders must use the same bike frame for the whole event.
20. Relay team members may share bikes and/or parts if necessary.
21. Riders can accept mechanical assistance on the course by any registered racer, but outside assistance is permitted at the Big Top Event Centre Transition Area only. Here riders will be able either to stock up on spares, or to carry out repairs on the spot.
22. Riders may accept food and water from any other rider on the course.
23. Food will be available to purchase at the Big Top Event Centre.
24. Water and drinks will be available at the Big Top Event Centre only. You should begin each Ring with at least 750ml of fluid.
25. Each racer must have or be carrying the following whilst racing:
    • Suitable mountain bike or cyclocross bike in good repair
    • Australian approved cycling helmet worn at all times
    • Race number plate mounted on handlebars with number clearly visible
    • Timing transponder mounted on the front of the bike number
    • Minimum 750ml liquid
    • Food e.g. energy bars, gels etc
    • Toolkit with minimum pump, puncture repair, inner tube
    • Water resistant jacket (may be reviewed on the day)
    • First Aid kit (minimum of crepe bandage, bandaid strip, sterile dressing, 6 x painkillers e.g. Paracetamol
    • Whistle
26. Riders must clearly display their bike number mounted on their handlebars at all times whilst racing.
27. Riders must wear a fastened, Australian approved cycle helmet.
28. Profane or abusive language, or unsportsmanlike behaviour is grounds for disqualification of any solo or team rider.
29. Failing to complete the whole course, taking shortcuts or using any unfair means of obtaining an advantage over other competitors shall result in the rider and their team being pulled out of the race and recorded as a DQ. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that the correct course is followed.
30. Riders wishing to pass should call ‘Track, on your left’ or ‘Track, on your right’ and the rider being overtaken should yield, if necessary, at the earliest safe opportunity.
31. If you need to return along a section of track, you may only ride if there is adequate room. You must give way to all oncoming riders at all times.
32. Riders pushing their bikes should give way at all times to those riding. They should attempt to walk on the least rideable portion of the trail.
33. All protests must be made to a race official in a polite, non-abusive manner. Abusive protests will not be heard. Protests may be made up to 15 minutes after the final results are posted. The Event Director has the final decision on all protests.
34. In the event of injury or accident, riders must stop to assist an injured rider, prevent others from entering the accident zone, and inform a race official of the incident at the earliest opportunity.
35. If you stop to give assistance for a health or safety reason, you may report this to a race official and let them know the reason and the duration of your stop. A time adjustment may be made. Note that this does not apply if you stop to offer mechanical assistance.
36. Please do not leave any rubbish out on the track. Anyone found doing so will be disqualified.
37. The Event Director has the right to call off the race either before or during for any reason he sees fit. This can include reasons related to the safety of riders or members of the public.
38. If the race is called off after it has begun, as soon as you have been notified by a race official you are no longer under race conditions and are responsible for getting yourself back to the Event Centre safely.
39. Any action deemed against the spirit of the event may result in disqualification. The Event Director has the final say in any decision at the Event.
40. Riders racing as someone else (e.g. swapping entries or bike numbers) are subject to disqualification.
41. The minimum ages for riders (taken as the age on the day of the race) are: solo performer – 16; team of two or three performers - 12 (Granny Ring), 14 (Spinner and Big Dog Rings).
42. Ignorance of these rules is not an acceptable defence.