Rules and Regulations
ADELAIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB RACING RULES - AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES
1. SAFETY
1.1 A protective helmet meeting Australian Safety Standard, SNELL or ANSI must be worn at all times during competition or training on the course.
1.2 Footwear must be fully enclosed.
1.3 The ends of handlebars and bar ends must be solidly plugged.
1.4 Bikes must be fitted with at least one front and one rear brake, both in working order at the start of an event.
1.5 The race director may at any time prior to, or during an event, shorten, stop or cancel the event where there is a likelihood of serious injury to competitors or bystanders, or damage to the environment.
2. CATEGORIES
2.1 The following categories apply. Age is determined by the age the rider is on the day of competition 31 December 2005. Participants are required to have their driver's licence, passport or birth certificate for age verification.
Male 30 - 34 years
Male 35 - 39 years
Male 40 - 44 years
Male 45 - 49 years
Male 50 - 54 years
Male 55 - 59 years
Male 60 - 69 years
Male 70 + years
Female 30 - 34 years
Female 35 - 39 years
Female 40 - 44 years
Female 45 - 49 years
Female 50 - 59 years
Female 60 - 69 years
Female 70 +
Artificial Limb (Male or Female) 30 +
2.2 A competitor is entitled to enter the artificial limb category if they have one or more artificial limbs, where the Wrist, Ankle, Elbow or Knee joint is part of the artificial limb. A modified course will be designed for this category. More information on the modified course can be obtained by contacting the Adelaide Mountain Bike Club.
2.3 Competitors must display the number(s) supplied to them at all times during competition or whilst training on the course. The numbers must be displayed by them in accordance with the Race Directors instructions.
3. COMPETITION
3.1 All riders must produce their AMBC club membership, day membership or MTBA membership upon request at registration.
3.2 The rider must complete the entire stage of the event on one mountain bike.
3.3 A rider cannot receive any outside technical or mechanical assistance during the race from anybody, including fellow competitors. A rider must carry all spares and tools necessary to complete the event for his/her own use.
3.4 Any physical contact between a rider and an outside party, other than a competitor in the same event, may be deemed as a form of outside assistance and result in a penalty.
3.5 Food and drink may be carried by a competitor. Glass containers of any sort can never be used by competitors during a competition. Riders may receive food, fluid and eyewear from outside parties during a competition.
3.6 Competitors riding bikes have right of way over competitors pushing bikes. Competitors pushing bikes must allow right of way, and not impede competitors who are riding. In multi lap races slower riders must allow right of way to riders who are lapping them. The overtaking rider should indicate the side they intend passing on.
3.7 Competitors who have ridden an obstacle have right of way over competitors re-entering the course from a marked alternative line.
3.8 Short cutting the course will result in disqualification. If a rider leaves the course, they must re-enter at the same point they exited.
3.9 The course is open to interpretation between course marking.
3.10 Foul riding or unsportsmanlike behaviour may be grounds for penalty or disqualification. The penalty imposed shall be decided by the executive committee of the Adelaide Mountain Bike Club.
3.11 All appropriate laws and ordinances of the relevant jurisdictions shall be observed by all parties during participation in any event, and while at the event location.
4. TIMING
4.1 Start Sequence is determined by the Race Director.
4.2 When competitors have one lap left to complete a race, a bell may sound to indicate final lap, as they cross the line. If an event is 3 laps or less, the race director may deem the process of belling competitors as un-necessary.
4.3 Once the first competitor has finished a race, all remaining competitors in the same category will be deemed to be on their final lap, and will be flagged as they cross the finish line. In this case a lapped rider will not be belled. Lapped riders will have their time recorded as on the time sheet as "1LD" (one lap down).
4.4 Only riders who have completed the entire lap when flagged will be recorded as one lap down. Riders who partially complete a lap when flagged will not be recorded as one lap down.
4.5 All riders who do not finish must advise the time keeper as soon as practicable that they have withdrawn from the race. These competitors will have their time recorded on the time sheet as "DNF" (did not finish).
5. PROTESTS
5.1 Any competitor wishing to protest against another riders must compete a Protest Form. These will be available at registration. All protests must be completed within 10 minutes of the final competitor of the relevant category finishing. A fee of $50 may be imposed upon the protesting rider.
