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Victorian Enduro Tour

Event Rules

All riders are expected to understand and follow the rules below to ensure a safe, fair, and professional event environment.

All participants must adhere to Victorian Enduro Tour rules, as well as any AusCycling and relevant regulatory requirements.
By registering for this event, participants acknowledge and accept the risks associated with mountain bike racing and agree to follow all event regulations.
The event will take place in all reasonable weather conditions. Organisers reserve the right to alter, postpone, or cancel the event if necessary for safety reasons.
Riders must follow the marked course at all times. Short-cutting, using unauthorised trails, or deviating from the course may result in penalties or disqualification.
Any rider found littering will be disqualified. The event follows a strict Leave No Trace policy to protect the environment.

Participants must be at least 13 years old to compete.
Riders under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver and acknowledge the event’s risk.
Competitors must be medically fit and not pose a danger to themselves or others.
Riders must compete in the appropriate category based on their age and experience level.

All riders must wear a full-face helmet certified to Australian Bicycle Helmet Standard AS2063 or an equivalent international standard. Helmets with detachable mouthpieces are permitted if they meet certification standards.
Mandatory protective equipment includes:
- A long-sleeve or elbow-covering jersey (¾ length sleeves are acceptable).
- Knee pads for all riders.
- Full-finger gloves for Under 19 and younger categories.
All bicycles must be in safe working condition, including:
- Front and rear brakes in proper working order.
- Handlebar end plugs installed. Open bars are not permitted.
- Tyres in good condition without excessive wear or visible damage.
E-Bike category riders must only use pedal-assist E-bikes with a maximum 250W output, no throttle, and a 25km/h assist cut-off.

The event consists of multiple timed downhill stages, with untimed liaison transfers between stages.
Riders must start and finish each stage within their assigned time slots. Late arrivals may receive time penalties or disqualification.
Timing will be managed by the official event timing system. Personal timing devices will not be accepted as official race results.
The winner will be determined by the fastest cumulative time across all stages.

Respectful behaviour towards fellow riders, race officials, and volunteers is expected at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in penalties or disqualification.
Riders must assist injured competitors if needed. Any participant who stops to provide assistance may be eligible for a re-run of that stage.
Deliberate interference, blocking, or aggressive riding will result in penalties.

First aid stations will be located at the Event Village, with mobile first responders available on course.
Riders must carry a fully charged mobile phone for emergencies.
Any injured rider must report their condition to event officials before leaving the course.
In the event of a crash, riders should:
- Move off the trail when possible to avoid further collisions.
- Signal to oncoming riders to slow down if assistance is needed.

The trails remain non-exclusive during the event. Public riders may request access, and marshals will temporarily halt race participants if required.
Riders must yield to emergency personnel, volunteers, and non-event trail users.
Riders must follow marked signage and stay on designated trails at all times.

The event will proceed in all reasonable weather conditions, but adjustments may be made for safety.
If weather conditions become unsafe, such as lightning, extreme winds, or hazardous trail conditions, event officials may:
- Modify the course, including reroutes or stage cancellations.
- Temporarily pause racing until conditions improve.
- Cancel the event if conditions pose serious risks.

If the event is cancelled due to extreme weather or safety concerns, participants may receive a partial refund, with deductions for costs already incurred.
If a rider voluntarily withdraws, entry fees are non-refundable, except as stated in the official event terms.
Entries cannot be transferred or resold. Unauthorised transfers will result in disqualification.

Riders may receive time penalties or disqualification for:
- Cutting the course or taking unauthorised shortcuts.
- Failing to follow event staff instructions.
- Disrespectful behaviour towards officials, fellow riders, or spectators.
- Littering on course or in the event village.
Serious offences may result in suspension from future events.

Participants must self-assess for symptoms before attending the event.
If a participant develops flu-like symptoms, they must withdraw from the event and notify event officials.
The event will comply with all government-mandated health and safety protocols in effect at the time of the event.

By registering for the Victorian Enduro Tour, participants confirm that they have read and understood these rules.
Participants agree to comply with all event regulations.
Participants accept that non-compliance may result in penalties or disqualification.