Dirtopia Event Rules

Conditions of entry:

1. There are no refunds. There are no substitutions.
2. First over the line wins.
3. The event will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of safety.
4. All photographic or video material of participants made by the organisers or their assignees during any activity deemed to be part of the event, shall be free for use by the organisers in any matter relating to the event at any time in the present or future.
5. All entrants must sign an indemnity form - legal guardians must sign for minors
6. No PPA easy entries accepted.
7. No private picnics - catering provided.
8. Entries are only confirmed once proof of payment is received. For pre-entries, payment is to be made before pre-entry date closes or it will be deemed as a late entry and late entry fees will apply

Right of admission reserved at all Dirtopia events. The organizers can refuse entry for medical reasons or otherwise at their own discretion.

Rules for Dirtopia Events:

1. Every rider shall ride carefully and with due regard to the safety of other cyclists and other trail users.
2. Every rider shall wear a bicycle helmet with the strap securely fastened under his/her chin.
3. Every rider shall immediately comply with the instructions of a marshal and/or a traffic officer.
4. Every rider shall provide information requested by any marshal immediately.
5. Every rider shall at all times display his/her race number legibly.
6. Every rider shall identify him/herself and give his/her address on request to a marshal or any other rider requesting such information after a collision/race incident.
7. Every rider shall ride the full course and retire if he/she does not complete the full course.
8. A rider may not use a personal music system or a radio communication device, including a cellular phone, whilst riding.
9. A rider shall not ride with another person’s number or timing identification.
10. A rider shall not use foul or offensive language to his/her fellow riders or to any marshal.
11. A rider shall not dispose of any litter along the course except in refuse bins.
12. A rider may not start or attempt to start before his/her designated start.
13. A rider shall endeavour to complete the course with his/her own effort and shall not receive any assistance in this regard.
14. A rider shall provide reasonable assistance to any other rider involved in an accident while participating in the event.
15. A rider shall be responsible to other riders for the proper control of his/her bicycle.
16. Any rider participating in a bicycle race or event in this country requires to be part of or have one of the following:
    ▪ a full elite racing license;
    ▪ a cyclo sport license;
    ▪ or a day licence issued by the event in which the rider is participating. This day license is only valid for the 1 event for which it was issued.
17. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adults at all tiems.
18. The winners will be judged as those who cross the finish line first, having completed the enture route, irrespective of time.
19. In case of dispute, the organisers reserve the right not to present any prizes.
20. Riders must attend award ceremonies. Prizes will not be mailed.
21. Further to rule 19, as this is a fun event, the organisers retain the right not to enter into a dispute of a competitive nature.
22. It is the riders responsibility to ensure they carry enough liquid on route, a windshield jacket and basic emergency equipment and emergency contact number.
23. In the event of a medical emergency, the organizing bodies/authorities will use their discretion and follow procedures deemed necessary for evacuation and /or medical assistance thereof; for the account of the injured party.