2.2 Riders must race in the same category for the duration of the season.

2.3 Riders who want to race in the Elite category do so at the discretion of the Scottish Enduro Association committee. They must apply at least a week in advance of entries closing to be considered in this category. Decision will be communicated with the rider in advance of race day.

2.4 If there are less than 5 entrants in a category, the Scottish Enduro Association reserves the right to combine that category with other categories on race day. However separate series points will still be awarded.

2.5 Riders in their 12th year may request dispensation from the Scottish Enduro Association to compete in the Juvenile category.

2.6 The Scottish Enduro Association, in consultation with the Chief Commissaire for the event shall determine the starting order of categories.

3. RACE ENTRIES

3.1 Race entry is only available online via the British Cycling website (which connects you to SiEntries)

3.2 Entries will close on the Monday before the event at 2355, or when the overall event is full, whatever happens first.

3.3 Refunds are processed up to and including the closing date, thereafter they will not be available.

3.4 There will be no on the day race entries.

4. REGISTRATION

4.1 Riders must register at Event HQ on both days of the event.

4.2 Saturday is the practice day and Sunday is the race day.

4.3 Riders must provide details of an emergency contact including name and mobile number upon registration.

4.4 All riders will be given a race number (which must not be modified) which must be displayed on the front of their bike, along with a timing chip which must be worn on all timed stages on race day.Failure to do so will result in you not being provided with a result at the end of racing.

5. Equipment

5.1 The courses are designed to suit a mid-travel trail bike, not specific XC or DH bikes.

5.2 Only one bike can be used during an event, including transition stages. Riders must start and finish on the same bike.

5.3 Bikes will be scrutinised before departing to ride the course.

5.4 All bikes must have bar plugs and be in perfect working order.

5.5 The Event Organisers / Officials have the right to deny participation in an event if they do not deem a bike to be of sufficient working order.

5.6 Each rider must be self-sufficient throughout the race outwith the technical zones. Personal responsibility and self-sufficiency are a large part of the spirit of Enduro racing, and riders are encouraged to carry adequate equipment for operating in mountainous environments.

5.7 Each rider should remember that they are solely responsible for themselves but are urged to help other competitors on course. If you do so, and it results in a marked increase in your stage time, you can repeat that stage.

5.8 Riders must always wear a fastened helmet whilst riding, including between stage transitions. It is strongly recommended that riders wear a full-face helmet.

5.9 It is strongly recommended that all competitors carry the following:

• Backpack or waist pack.

• Waterproof jacket.

• Emergency blanket.

• Inner tube, puncture repair kit.

• Multi tool.

• Basic first aid kit.

• Map.

• Food and drink.

• Eye protection.

• Mobile phone.

6. The course

6.1 The start and finish of each timed stage will be clearly marked.

6.2 Riders must complete the stages in the order in which they are numbered.

6.3 The timed stages will be marked and protected with safe and visible course markers that present no safety risks to riders.

6.4 In fast and / or potentially hazardous sections, the course will have Security Zones installed to protect the public and riders.

6.5 The course will be marked in a way that prevents the possibility of riders taking shortcuts or cutting the course.

6.6 Gates, course tape and other markings will be used to clearly mark sections of the course that a rider must pass through. When such markings are used, they will be present on opposite sides of the course for riders to pass between.

6.7 Missing, crossing, or passing the tape or gate on the wrong side will be deemed as cutting the course. Any rider found to be deliberately taking shortcuts on course to gain an advantage will be disqualified.

6.8 Liaison stages will be clearly marked to direct riders to the next timed stage.

6.9 Liaison stages must be followed, for fairness, safety and logistical reasons.

6.10 Where the liaison stages use public highways, signs will be displayed to warn vehicles and pedestrians of an event in progress.

6.11 Any tampering with the course will result in an instant disqualification.

7. course practice

7.1 In the interest of safety for the volunteers and staff, riders must not practice the trails during the 3 days set-up before official practice on the Saturday.

7.2 All stages will be available for practice on the Saturday before race day.

7.3 All riders should practice all stages before taking to the start on Sunday.

7.4 If riders wish to session parts of the course, they must exit any course markings and then rejoin the course in the intended direction of travel. They must not ride/walk up a trail in between tape/course markings.

8. race day

8.1 The Scottish Enduro Series races take place on a circuit marked with a variable number of mostly uphill transfer stages and mostly downhill timed stages.

8.2 In the interest of safety there will be a cut off time to complete the whole event. Riders will be notified of this at the race briefing on the morning of the event.

8.3 If a Rider exits the timed stage course, they must re-enter at the same point and, if tape is broken,must notify the next marshal so the tape can be repaired as not to impact too many riders times. If a rider does not re-enter the course at the broken point, they will be deemed to be course cutting and disqualified.

8.4 Riders should not leave any rubbish along the route. ALL food wrappers, drink bottles, tubes etc must please be carried to the finish line and not discarded anywhere along the route. Anyone seen discarding rubbish will be disqualified and will not receive a time or position as applicable (take memories or photos, but leave only tyre marks).

8.5 Riders should read the pre-race course briefing notes issued by the organisers in advance of the event.

8.6 Riders should always obey instructions from Marshals. They are there for everyone’s safety and enjoyment.

8.7 Any Rider withdrawing from the event should notify the Event HQ as soon as possible.

9. TIMING

9.1 Provisional results will be posted as soon as possible after the event. Any queries must be expressed by email by 12noon on the Monday following the event.

9.2 Timing will be conducted by Scottish Enduro Association using a SportIdent system.

9.3 After leaving the event village riders can start each timed stage as soon as they reach the start line.

9.4 There are no stage start times or running order, but there will be minimum 20 second time intervals between each rider starting a timed stage.

9.5 Riders are responsible for their timing chip for the duration of the weekend. Failure to return at the end of racing will result in the rider being issued with a £50 fine.

10. PODIUMS AND PRIZES

10.1 Prizes at the Scottish Enduro Series are sponsored by <INSERT SPONSORS>

10.2 Riders who finish in the top three in their category are expected to attend the podium presentation.

10.3 Podiums and prize presentation will be as soon as possible after the last rider is finished on race day Sundays.

11. Responsibilities of Riders

11.1 The Scottish Enduro Series organisers shall not be held liable in any way for any loss, damage or accidents that may occur during any of the events. Riders are aware that cycling is potentially dangerous.

11.2 No external assistance is permitted on the track, including e-bike towing. Assistance is only allowed in the pits area. Assistance outside the pits area will incur in a time penalty.

11.3 If a Rider catches up with a slower Rider on course, the slower rider should let the faster rider past as quickly as possible. Failure to do so will result in a 30 second penalty. The faster Rider should give lots of warning and clear directions as to which side they will pass on. Aggressive or impatient behaviour from the faster Rider may also result in a 30 second time penalty.

11.4 Any complaints about the race should be done formally to the Event HQ within 15 minutes of the end of the Rider’s race.

11.5 Any dangerous or disrespectful behaviour against other racers, marshals, nature, trails or spectators will lead to a time penalty depending of the level of the fault. Race director can also decide to disqualify the Rider.

12. Series Standing

12.1 The timed stages are counted to establish the ranking. The winner of the category will be the rider who will have recorded the least time to complete all the timed stages.

12.2 Points will be assigned as according to the Points Table (need to check what this is in timing system)

12.3 Overall ranking will be based on the 3 best results from the 4 races of the series.

12.4 In the case of a tie, the best result of the series will decide the winner and so on. In the case that there is still a tie then the winner will be the rider with the faster time taken on the last stage that both riders raced on.

12.5 The riders in each of the categories with the highest points will be crowned Scottish Enduro Series Champions.

12.6 Series Trophies will only be awarded to riders who have ridden three rounds of the Scottish Enduro Series.

13. E-MTBs

13.1 E-MTBs are permitted within Scottish Enduro Series events and will compete in their own category.

13.2 E-MTBs will be subject to scrutineering checks at any point during the event. This can be done by Marshals, Commissaires or Event staff, and riders must allow it at the exact time of the request. Refusal to allow this process will result in instant disqualification.

13.3 The Chief Commissaire or Event Organiser must be notified if a rider is suspected of using illegal equipment such as modified or chipped bikes.

13.4 Battery changes are permitted in designated technical zones. Riders are not permitted to carry spare batteries on their person.

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