Singletrack Mind Series

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Every rider must register in person at the times indicated on the event schedule … yep, even you!

2.

Riders must present their current MTBA licence at Registration OR purchase an MTBA day licence for $15.

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Then take a minute to read and understand the Race Waiver and sign your name to confirm that you have read the fine print and you're good to go! If you're under 18, you'll need a parent or guardian present to sign on your behalf.

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Only registered riders may practice on the race course, at the time(s) specified on the event schedule.

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Please mount your bike number on the handlebar, in front of any cables or hoses as securely as possible and ensuring that the plate is as visible as possible in order for timing crew and officials to sight it easily. Modification or trimming of the number plate is also not permitted.

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Each rider will receive a timing transponder at Registration. This must be mounted on the fork leg with the cable tie provided. Transponders must not be switched between competitors. A fee of $50 will be charged for failure to return the transponder at the end of the event, so don't forget!

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Safety is paramount - the bike you take on the race track must be a mountain bike or cyclocross bike, and in good condition. All riders must wear an Australian Standards approved cycle helmet whilst riding their bike at any time on the race course or around the Event Centre.

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All riders must commence their lap carrying a minimum of one bidon of liquid/500ml (or hydration pack), tyre levers, pump, spare inner tube, multi-tool.

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For night laps, each rider must have a white front light (minimum 5 watts) and a red rear light, mounted on the bike or helmet. Each rider must also be carrying a backup white front light.

10.

A vital part of the mountain biking ethos is self sufficiency but riders may accept assistance from other riders on course with respect to mechanical repairs, food, or drink. Outside assistance from support crew, neutral support or on-site bike shop is allowed only within the Event Centre.

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Riders must follow the marked course at all times; any shortcutting or modification of the course will result in a time penalty or disqualification. Citing a lack of course bunting is against the sprit of endurance racing and will not be an acceptable defence.

12.

Riders are only eligible for a place in the category in which they start the race. In the event of an incorrect category listing, riders must report this to Timing no later than the halfway point (time) of the race.

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All riders must cross the timing mat at the transition zone prior to starting their next lap or handing over to the next relay rider.

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When handing over to your next relay rider, riders must ‘tag’ one another by touch. Any team found to be transitioning without tagging the rider will be given a time penalty – it won't kill you to touch your sweaty mate!

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Riders wishing to pass should clearly and loudly communicate to the rider in front their wish to pass. The rider being in front should respond with ‘Yes, on my left’, ‘Go, on my right’ or similar and yield at the earliest safe opportunity. The rider being passed always has right of way and whether a passing situation is deemed to be safe or appropriate for them and their level of skill is up to the rider being passed and must be respected. Try being friendly, it usually results in the rider to be overtaken yielding sooner!

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Riders must behave in sporting manner at all times. Anti-social behaviour is grounds for disqualification and/or humiliation at the presentation.

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Riders walking their bikes must give way at all times to those riding.

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Riders must stop to assist an injured rider and inform an event official or stay with the injured rider and send another rider to inform an event official of the incident at the earliest opportunity.

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If a rider stops to assist an injured rider, they can receive a time adjustment. The rider must report the incident and the duration of the stop to a race official. Having another rider to corroborate the story would also be advantageous.

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Anyone found leaving litter, inner tubes, or dropped bidons on the course will be disqualified. Riders who willingly pick up the above items not belonging to them may be eligible for a prize.

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Riders or teams withdrawing early from the race must notify Timing and hand in their transponders as soon as possible.

22.

At each round, a prize category will only be formed with a minimum number of five solo riders or teams.

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A category that has formed at 3 or more individual rounds will stand as a series category and be eligible for series prizes.

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A 'Special Category Championship' category will only be formed with a minimum number of five solo riders.

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Female riders in a mixed pair must complete at least 35% of the team's overall laps in order for the team to have a result in that category.

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All team members must complete a minimum of one lap in order for the team to have a result in its registered category. Should this not be possible on the day, please explain the reason to the Event Director and the team may be allowed to have a result.

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Series points will be calculated using each team or solo rider's four best results out of the five rounds of the Series. So you can miss a round without penalty or drop your worst result.

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Substitutions within teams will be allowed as follows:
Pairs: 1 single rider substitution over the course of the series. This means that you can have 1 substitution for 1 round of the series BUT as you will drop your least competitive result from the series overall points you could in fact have 2 substitutions but only 1 of those results would count towards the series.
Threes: 2 single rider substitutions over the course of the series
Fours: 3 single rider substitutions over the course of the series

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Protests must be made to the Event Director. These may be submitted up to 15 minutes after the final results being posted. The Event Director has the final decision on all protests so be nice!

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Minimum ages and age ranges for categories is as follows:
Solo: 17
Pairs and Threes: 15
Fours: 12
Masters: 40
Junior Fours: 12-18

Teams must ensure that their junior team members race for no longer than the following maximum times, in accordance with MTBA's policy on junior participation:

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Ignorance of these rules is not an acceptable defence

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Final rule: Have fun – we absolutely insist you have fun!