RULES
Please read the full page as...
'Riders participate in the Event with an understanding and acceptance of the below ethos'.
It seems sad that in a sport so free spirited that we have to have rules!
But when you think about it, these rules are mainly created for your own safety and enjoyment. For those who are serious racers these rules also
provide the parameters in which riders must race to avoid penalties and punch ups.
For the non-racing types they will give you an indication of what is like to race without having to.
There are two rules that are strongly enforced for all riders...
i) Sticking together at all times as partners.
ii) Carrying your compulsory kit.
Over the years many stronger partners will leave their weaker partners along the way, see i).
Riders stuck in the middle of 'da bush' without the right repair stuff may have a very long day or god forbid an injury, see ii).
to be acquainted with the ‘Rules’
Unwritten Rules of single track...
Included are awesome sections of single track. The ride of way principal applies to single track and any challenging sections.
Ride of Way – this is a very simple concept that should apply to all fair mountain bikers all over the planet: if you are walking on a
section because it is too technical or you are too tired you must give way to those riding.
If you are behind someone pushing simply ask for ride of way.
Give Way – if there is a faster rider behind you try to find a safe place to let him or her pass you. If you are man and she is a woman try
not to put your pump in her spokes because she is quicker than you. If you are behind a slower rider try to ask them nicely to let you pass
but don’t make them panic and fall. We are all here for a good time.
Keep it nice and chilled and nobody will get hurt. Not even ego’s.
Mountain Bike events are conducted in the spirit of self-contained, self-reliant back-country cycling.
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