Race regulations

All participants in the National Park Bike Marathon start at their own risk.  Every participant must be in possession of accident insurance and bears full responsibility for his/her state of health.  The organiser declines all liability for personal injury and property damage to participants, spectators and third parties. The organiser declines all liability in the event of accidents, loss or theft of personal belongings, bikes or similar property and other damage during the entire event. Registration: On the Vallader, Jauer and Livignasco trails, participants born in 2005 and later are permitted to start. Children born in 2006 and 2007 may start with a declaration of consent from their parents. On the Puter course, starting is permitted from age group 2011. On the Zernezer course, starting is permitted from age group 2012. For the Big & Small category, see separate regulations (following). Special age regulations apply for the KidsRace in accordance with the separate regulations (following). The information in the announcement is authoritative. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) The registration deadline is 31 August 2024 up to 30 minutes before the start of the respective section of the race, unless the race is sold out in advance. There is a participant limit of 1,500 adults born in 2005 or later. The entry fee is staggered. The scale is published on the Internet. Start numbers will only be issued during the official opening hours at the start number distribution point on Friday and Saturday. No exceptions possible. Licensed riders must present their licence before handing in their start number. Licensed riders without a valid licence will be assigned to the Fun category. Cancellations must be submitted in writing and with a medical certificate no later than one week after the race. In this case, the entry fee will be refunded minus a processing fee of CHF 20.00. Cancellations received at a later date will not be accepted. Cancellations received later will not be considered. No entry fee can be refunded for non-appearance at the start without a valid medical certificate. If you are unable to take part in the event at short notice, you have the option of transferring your starting authorisation to a substitute named by you, as long as replacement numbers are available. This is only possible at the race number distribution point, for which a fee of CHF 20.00 will be charged. If the race is sold out and the participant is unable to take part, it is possible to give the starting place to a colleague or return it to the OC and someone from the waiting list will then take their place. Changes of any kind will only be accepted until 24 August 2024.  After this date, changes can only be processed at the race number distribution point and cost CHF 20.00. On race day, late registrations (if possible) will be accepted at an additional cost of CHF 20.00. Equipment: All participants are responsible for their own race-ready equipment; there will be no bike checks. Helmets and gloves must be worn. No aids are permitted. Changing bikes during the race is not permitted. All riders must use a standard, technically sound MTB (hardtail or fully). No racing bikes, fat bikes, recumbents, cross bikes, gravel bikes, unicycles etc. are permitted. E-MTBs and e-bikes are also expressly prohibited. Material purchased at the official repair stations will be invoiced after the race (plus CHF 20.00 processing fee) or can be paid in cash at the information stand. Race: The start number must be attached to the handlebars. Riders with incorrectly mounted start numbers will be rejected at the start control. The start number must be correctly attached to the handlebars and is mandatory. Riders without a start number on their handlebars will not be classified. The timing chip is integrated in the start number. The rider is responsible for the careful and correct attachment of the start number to the handlebars. The first start box is reserved for licensed riders and top riders. Passing the control posts on the course and following the instructions of the organiser are mandatory. Riders who take shortcuts, do not pass the control posts and do not comply with the regulations and the instructions of the race organisers will be disqualified. The organisation determines the time limits that the participants have to pass at the checkpoints. If these are exceeded, the start number and the control chip will be confiscated and the rider will be removed from the race.  The following control times must be adhered to: Fuldera 10:00 a.m.  Livigno 13:00 S-chanf 15:30  Lavin 16:30 Each participant is responsible for their own return journey to their starting point or to the finish in Scuol if they give up the race or do not meet the time limits. The organiser reserves the right to change the route in an emergency or to switch to an alternative route. In particular in the event of fog or snowfall, the route will be adapted to the conditions for safety reasons. All participants must undergo a doping test if required. A positive result will result in disqualification. Protests must be submitted to the race jury in writing with a deposit of CHF 100.00 within 20 minutes of the participant's arrival. Waste may only be disposed of in the designated areas. Please take care of our environment! A time penalty may be imposed for offences. It is compulsory to carry an ID (Italy). Participants must comply with road traffic regulations. Prize money / ranking: By registering, the rider agrees to the category and prize money scheme. The amount of the prize money can be viewed on the Internet. The total prize money amount is based on the UCI/Swiss Cycling regulations. A maximum of 50% of the starters in each category will receive prize money. The ranking announcements will take place in the finish area according to the current programme. Prizes will only be handed over to third parties at the end of the ranking ceremony. Prizes will not be forwarded. Carers: Support vehicles are prohibited on the race course. The general driving and parking regulations also apply during the race. Failure to comply with the instructions of the officials and marshals will result in disqualification of the riders. General: The organisers reserve the right to change or adapt the regulations at any time and without prior notice. If the race is cancelled or not held at all due to external circumstances (pandemic, weather, etc.), the entry fee will not be refunded. Even if the event is cancelled beforehand due to force majeure, entry fees that have already been paid will not be refunded. Entry fees already paid will be carried forward to the next event. Unless a participant objects in writing, the organiser reserves the right to use the above personal details for marketing purposes and to publish pictures taken at the race. By registering, the rider agrees that photos of the event may be taken and published. By registering, the rider agrees to the regulations. Disregarding the race regulations will result in disqualification. The regulations published on the Internet are authoritative. The terms used in these regulations refer to members of both genders. All fees (entry fee, handling fee, late registration fee, protest fee) and prize money will be converted into euros at the daily exchange rate. Additional rules for large and small on the Puter and Zernezer routes  1. two or more persons (at least 1 child from 6 to 15 years and 1 adult from 18 years), who do not have to be related.  2. each person receives their own timing chip and is counted individually.  3. the timing system will only be activated shortly before the official start time. Any earlier start will result in disqualification.  4. the time of the last person to arrive is valid for the ranking.  5. the large and small teams must arrive at the finish within 2 minutes of each other.  6. the children must complete the course independently. Pushing or pulling is not permitted and may lead to disqualification or a time penalty by the race organisers. Rules supplement KidsRace 1st category Marmotta age groups 2015/2016/2017 (1 lap/1 km) 2nd category Vuolp years 2012/2013/2014 (2 laps/2 km) 3rd category Capricorn Years 2008/2009/2010/2011 (3 laps/3 km)  Starting grid: Organised by category. The next category starts when the last participant of the previous category has finished.  Accompanying persons: No accompanying persons are allowed on the course. Children must complete the course independently. Failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification of the participant. Regulations adopted at the NPBM OC Committee meeting on 23 February 2024