You are expected to ride in the spirit of self-reliance, integrity and equal opportunity. Rules in an event such as this are to try and keep the ‘playing field’ as fair as possible but rules are largely self-policed so there is no point in cheating as you are mainly cheating yourself. 

 

 1.⁠ ⁠Riders must follow the designated route precisely and must sign in/out at all three checkpoints. Riders may leave the course for resupply but must return to the exact point of departure from the route to recommence their ride. All riders must maintain evidence of their ride.

 

 2.⁠ ⁠If a rider leaves the route due to navigation error they must return to the exact point of departure from the route to recommence their ride in order to avoid penalty. If rider makes navigational error and does not return to point of departure from designated route they will receive a penalty of at least 3 times any time saved.

 

 3.⁠ ⁠No 3rd party support, private lodgings or resupply. Private lodgings are defined as facilities not available to everyone in the race Ie. Lodgings acquired through a personal connection. All food and equipment must be carried from start or acquired at commercial services available to all riders as per information provided in rider’s manual. Riders may receive assistance/spare parts/food/water from fellow riders. 

 

 4.⁠ ⁠Riders must carry all mandatory equipment items for the entire duration of the ride.

 

 5.⁠ ⁠Riders must wear cycling helmet on head whilst riding.

 

 6.⁠ ⁠Riders must keep their mobile phone on and be reachable for the duration of event. Official race communication will be through WhatsApp. 

 

 7.⁠ ⁠This is essentially an individual race but riding in groups/pairs is encouraged and there is no specific rule against drafting.

 

 8.⁠ ⁠Riders must know and observe all local traffic laws

 

 9.⁠ ⁠'Leave no trace' : all riders are expected to follow the 7 leave no trace principles

 

10.⁠ ⁠Ride in the spirit of self-reliance and equal opportunity

 

If a rider breaks a rule they will be disqualified or given a time penalty. All time penalties must be served in the town of Mcgregor (approx. 150km from finish). The penalty can be served anywhere within the small town's tar road network. Any penalties incurred after Mcgregor will be added to the rider’s finish time. 

 

The race director and/or race referee will be responsible for enforcing the rules at their discretion. Any penalties/disqualifications may be appealed in writing within 72 hours of race finish and will be adjudicated by referee panel.