Rules

Rules

It is important that every Epic Series rider fully understands the rules. We encourage all riders to carefully read through these before starting their training, refer back to them during training and have a last read through before rolling up to the start line. 


Ignorance of the rules will not be considered as a mitigating factor.

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Top 10 Rules For Amateur Teams

These are the top 10 rules that amateur teams are required to know and abide by at all times.

  • Ensure you are registered in the correct category - you cannot change your category after race start. (Rule 3.3)
  • Riders must ride within 2 minutes of their team partner at all times. (Rule 8)
  • Each day has staggered start times and riders are seeded according to their overall position in the field. (Rule 11)
  • No rider may trespass on land that is not open to the public for mountain biking. (Rule 12.5)
  • Maximum stage times and cut-off points during the stage are strictly enforced. (Rule 15)
  • If you do not finish a stage, you may continue riding the next day, but will not be considered an official finisher. If you do not finish a second stage, you may not continue riding. (Rule 16)
  • If your partner did not finish a stage but you did, you still qualify as a finisher. (Rule 16)
  • Your supporters may not assist you out on the course. (Rule 23)
  • Notify the race office if you withdraw from the race. (Rules 24)

Fair Play & Rider Commitment

We believe that every rider should play a role in keeping other riders, supporters, staff, volunteers and spectators safe at the races. There are three pillars that should guide rider behaviour. As a rider looking out for my safety and the safety of others:

  • Stay home if you are sick or have been in contact with someone that is sick.
  • Be Alert! Read all event communication and signage, as it could contain important information on any new procedures and policies. Follow safety instructions of race announcers and race officials. Riders always should anticipate other parties on the trails, in case of doubt they always have the right of way. The race course is NOT closed to public traffic. All Swiss traffic regulations must be observed at all times during the race.
  • Respect physical distancing and maintain a distance of >1.5 m from others wherever possible.
  • Utilize proper health and hygiene methods for hand washing, hand sanitizing, sneezing, and coughing.
  • Wear a face cover when in close proximity (<1.5 m) from others at race villages.
  • Show-up on time according to your assigned time for activities such as registration and start chute check-in.
  • Download the Epic Series App.
  • Treat each others with respect. Help each other out when in need.
  • Avoid spitting or expelling any other bodily fluids near other riders, supporters, staff, volunteers or spectators.
  • Give yourself and others space! Keep a distance of  >1.5 m from others.
  • Let others know when passing. Verbalize your intention to pass if it is safe to do so. An overtaking manoeuvre should not be forced – please be polite and considerate.
  • Let faster riders pass. Don’t hinder another from overtaking.
  • Effectively utilize service stations .Touch only what you take. Minimize time spent standing at the nutrition table allowing safe access for others. Minimize touchpoints and interactions with other riders and volunteers.
  • Encourage friends and family to spectate safely in low-density zones, observe physical distancing and to stay home if they are sick or feeling unwell.

Riders participate in the Epic Series races to satisfy their thirst for adventure and the team camaraderie. Of course, the race is challenging and demanding and to reduce the risk of serious accidents, all participants must acknowledge the following Rider etiquette:

  • Consider the safety of others. Adhere to best practices to protect others.
  • Respect the host community. You are their guest during race week and please act like it.
  • Thank the volunteers. They are out here to help you achieve your dreams.
  • Pay attention to instructions from race officials.
  • Celebrate with others in a no-touch manner. Practice virtual fist-bumps.
  • No littering! Properly dispose all rubbish.
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