The Rider Agreement outlines the rights and responsibilities of the rider and event organisation. It states the risks involved in taking part and asks riders to waive the responsibility of those risks for the event organisation.
1. The following is a list of minimum kit that every rider is required to carry for the duration of the event:
⦁ Helmet ⦁ Navigation device ⦁ Waterproof jacket ⦁ Water ⦁ Front & rear lights
⦁ Basic first aid kit - this includes bandages, antiseptic/sterile wipes, medication for any condition that a rider is prescribed to be on.
2. In addition on unsupported multi day events such as the Seven Valleys, Pennine 500 or Source to Sea Trail must have a suitable sleeping system and / or emergency (survival) blanket.
3. Riders must ensure their bikes are in sound mechanical order and are suitable for riding on ‘off-road’ terrain that consists of mud, rock, gravel, grass, bedrock and cobbles.
4. The event organiser, Yorkshire Divide, is a member of Cycling UK and our events are covered to £10 million public liability. Individual riders would have peace of mind with their own personal insurance to cover for loss or damage to their bike and personal liability whilst on bridleways and public highways as well as at the event centres which are open to the public and as such we cannot guarantee the security of your bicycle and cycling kit.
5. The route we use is predominantly along public bridleways, causeways and greenways across fields and moors and therefore riders are advised to take due care in the vicinity of cows with calves, horses and other animals. All farm gates must be closed after use.
6. There are a number of road crossings and sections of the route on public highways therefore riders will be expected to stop at all crossing points and take due care.
7. As there are no feed or water stations staffed by the event organiser along the route and so riders must familiarise themselves with the location of supply points in the villages and towns scattered along the route.
8. The event organiser, Yorkshire Divide, will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexuality, disability, religious or political belief, marital status or age. The event organiser believes that bike events should reflect the wider society from which they grow and therefore we welcome entry from all individuals.
9. The cancellation policy is that if a rider wishes to cancel their entry in the event then up till four weeks before the start date they are entitled to a FULL refund, up to two weeks before the event a rider can receive a 50% refund. Less than a week till the event date there are no refunds but a rider will be offered a transfer to the event or a similar one held in the following year.
10. Riders must ensure that when they sign onto an event they record an accurate and up to date contact name and phone number with SiEntries for the Event Organisers to use in case of an emergency.
11. The organiser, Yorkshire Divide, reserves the right to alter, edit and amend the route / routes for any event in light of trail conditions that arise through trail closure, track erosion, landslips, farmers blocking tracks, closed bridges and a multitude of other factors that can necessate the alteration of a route. The organiser will endeavor to inform riders in due course of the alterations and offer a no hassle money back guarantee prior to the event.
12. There is no signage saying ‘Yorkshire Divide’ or 'route this way' out on the hills, moors and valleys. Whilst a gpx file created on ‘Ride with GPS’ that shows the route will be provided, it is the riders responsibility to ensure they have a working navigation device and can operate it to navigate their way along the route from the start line to the finish line.
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