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Race License Requirements

For insurance purposes, each participant is required to possess/purchase one of the following:

• a UCI Race license
• a VeloNB membership
• a $10 VeloNB non-member license (valid for entire series)

Race Format

Each race will consist of 2 to 3 timed ‘Race Stages’. Each Race Stage is predominantly downhill riding on singletrack, or machine-built trail maintained by River Valley Cycling. Each Race Stage will be accessed by a ‘Liaison Stage’. Liaison Stages are untimed. The event will begin at the Race Start where participants will follow the Liaison Stage to the start of the first Race Stage. After each Race Stage is complete, racers will follow the Liaison Stage to the start of the next Race Stage. Once ALL participants have completed the Race Stage and are accounted for, the next Race Stage will open. When all Race Stages are complete, racers proceed to the Finish area. Course Plans will be released to participants a week prior to each event. If changes in the plan are made, participants will be notified via RVC social media channels.

The Course Plan will include the following:

Location of all Race Stages and Liaison Stages

Location of Race Start and Race Finish

Designated parking areas

Racer Categories

This series is being created to provide an opportunity for riders to challenge their fitness and technical riding skills in a descent-oriented race setting. Categories are self-selected, trusting that participants are knowledgeable of their own riding skills.

Expert Female- 15+ (Experienced rider with confidence in descending at higher speeds)

Expert Male- 15+ (Experienced rider with confidence in descending at higher speeds)

Beginner- 15+ (Regular rider with the necessary skills to descend)

Youth- u14 (Regular rider with the necessary skills to descend)

Equipment

Bikes

E-bikes are not permitted

Racers may not use more than one bike for any race event

Bikes must be in safe working condition

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure their bike is in safe working condition

All bikes used in the series should be capable of handling the terrain of the race course

Bikes with gears and disc brakes highly recommended

Race organizers reserve the right to refuse entry to any racers whose bike does not meet criteria set out above.

Helmets and Protective Gear

All racers must wear a helmet throughout the competition.

Helmets must be worn during all Race Stages and Liaison Stages, and at any point while riding a bike. Helmets must be approved by one of the following agencies:

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Snell Memorial Foundation

American Society for Testing and Materials

Helmets must be mountain bike-specific and must be properly fitted.

If a helmet does not meet these stipulations, the competitor will be ineligible to compete in the event.

Approved full face helmets are acceptable, but not a mandatory requirement.

Additional safety equipment is also recommended:

Gloves

Knee pads

Elbow pads

Eye protection

Timing System

Timing will be collected using the Zone4 Timing System. Each racer will be assigned a timing chip that they will attach to their handlebar or stem. Once a racer passes a designated ‘start’ on the Race Stage a signal will be sent to activate the timing system. Once the racer passes the designated stage ‘finish’ their time will be collected.

Other Equipment and Necessities

Racers should be self-sufficient for the duration of the event. This includes carrying any essentials needed such as:

Emergency medication

Water and hydration

Food and nutrition

Tools and spare parts

Clothing layers

Race Rules

Racers leave from Race Start to begin the first Liaison Stage.

Different start times may be assigned for each racer category depending on participant numbers.

Racers must follow all Liaison Stages and Special Stages in the order.

Each Race Stage is individual start only.

If Youth participant requests to have parent/guardian follow behind, please indicate to race organizer before race start.

Participants must wait a minimum of 30 seconds after the previous racer before beginning a

Race Stage (racers may use their own discretion to allow additional time).

Racers must stay on the established trail through all Race Stages and Liaison Stages.

If the opportunity presents to pass a racer ahead on track, racers must verbally announce their intention to pass. The rider ahead must pull over and clear the track.

Re-starting a Race Stage is not permitted. The exception would be if the participant stopped their race run to assist an injured rider. Communication must be made to race organizers.

All participants must travel to the Race Finish, return timing chips, and sign out with organizers after completing the final Liaison Stage.

Safety

Racers must have the skills and confidence to ride all Stages competently.

Appropriate safety equipment should be used.

First Aid will be onsite (Canadian Ski Patrol).

Local nearby Fire stations will be aware of each event location and potential extraction points.

If a racer encounters an injured rider, they must verbally ask if help is required.

If indicated they need help, stop and assist. They shouldn’t be left alone.

If a cell phone is on-person, contact Race Organizer to notify of injury and location.

Flag down the next racer and give them the information to relay to the Race Organizer and First Aid onsite.

If no help is requested, racer can continue through the course.

After each Race Stage, a volunteer will sweep the course to make sure each participant is accounted for.

Series Points

Racers will be ranked and given points towards the overall series lead after each event.

Times from each Race Stage will be added together for a cumulative race time for the event. The points will be awarded as follows: