Rules and Regulations Marin Wildside Enduro

​​

​

1. Registrations (Non‑refundable – non‑transferable from one race to another)

​​

1.1 - Quebec Races : All participants must be members of the FQSC (Fédération Québécoise des Sports Cyclistes) by one of the following three ways :

• Being an annual member of the FQSC by registering on the federation's website.

• Obtain the FQSC day pass on the day of the event from the commissioner present. (Now available to all Canadian residents).

• Hold a UCI (Union cycliste internationale) license.

​

1.1.1 NB Races : All participants must be a member of VeloNB through one of the following three ways:

• Being an annual member of VeloNB by registering on the federation's website

• Obtaining a daily pass online for the Sugarloaf event ($10) (Link to come)

• Possess a UCI license (International Cycling Union).

Anyone who has a license from a different federation that includes a UCI logo on the card, as well as a valid UCI license number, can participate in the race.

​

1.2 - Every riders must subscribe according to their good categories. The organisators have to right to change a rider of category if they judge it necessary.

​

1.3 - Every riders out of FQCS jurisdiction must have a UCI licence with a UCI valid number to participate in races held in the province of Québec.

​

1.4 - Registrations are transferable up to 3 weeks prior to the event date. After this date, no transfers are possible. Transfers must be done autonomously between participants. Any errors made during the transfer are the responsibility of the runners.

​​

​

2. Race​

​

2.1 – Participants must complete all their morning and afternoon stages before the deadlines set by the organizers. These times may vary from one race to another.

​

2.2 – Each rider must be self‑sufficient during the race, meaning they must carry enough water and food to complete it. It is strongly recommended to bring the necessary tools to repair the bike in case of mechanical issues.

​

2.3 – Riders are encouraged to help fellow competitors during the race. However, no assistance may come from a non‑participant in the event of a mechanical problem, or the rider will face disqualification. A mechanic designated by the organization may assist cyclists during the day, but only at the location assigned by the organizers. This is the only exception to the rule.

​

2.4 – Riders must follow the designated transition routes between stages. Any participant who sees another rider deviating from these routes must inform the volunteer at the next stage start. A time penalty may be applied.

​

2.5 – Taking a shortcut during the race to gain time goes against the spirit of enduro and harms the reputation of the sport. Any rider who attempts to shorten their time in this way will be disqualified.

​

2.6 – With joint approval from the organization and the chief commissaire, a 30‑second time penalty will be applied to riders who accidentally shorten their course. In all other cases where a rider intentionally uses a shortcut, they will be automatically disqualified from the race.

​

2.7 – In the event of a tie, priority will be given to the athlete with the highest number of stages completed with the best times. If the tie persists, priority will be given to the winner of the final stage.

​

2.8 – The organization reserves the right to remove a stage from the total time if necessary.

​

2.9 – Being disrespectful toward a volunteer or a member of the organization goes against the spirit of enduro and the Wildside Enduro. The organization reserves the right to ban a rider if such behavior occurs.

​

2.10 – Any motorized assistance is prohibited during both practice and race sessions.

​

2.11 – Only one bike per participant is allowed during the race.

​

2.12 – The overall ranking will be determined by adding the times recorded by each rider in every stage.

​

2.13 – Each rider is responsible for their timing chip. If the chip is damaged due to an impact, the rider must report to the organization to ensure it is still functioning properly.

​

2.14 – The official course is revealed on Sunday morning during the riders’ meeting. This meeting is mandatory for participants in all categories. Each rider is responsible for knowing and understanding all the information communicated during this meeting.

​​

​

3. Protections

​​

3.1 - Wearing a helmet is an obligation during all the race, even in the transitions lines. A rider who is caught without his helmet while riding may be disqualified without notice. This involves sections of untimed transitions. We highly recommend to have a full face helmet. (MANDATORY FULL FACE FOR RELEVANT CATEGORIES WHEN WRITE ON EVENT PAGE)

​

3.2 - It’s mandatory to wear an hydratation bag full of water or a body armour to take the start at stage 1. No one can do it without any of these protections.

​

3.3 - All riders needs a pair of long gloves.

​​

​

4. Environment​

​

4.1 - Being respectful of the environment is one important point for the Marin Wildside Enduro organisation. Everybody must respect all the trails and the nature during the race. The use of tear off lens is prohibited. Any waste must be thrown away in garbage can and NOT on the ground. Time penalties may apply. 

​