Rules
It is each competitor's responsibility to be aware of and to comply with these rules! Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
All races will be NON-NORBA - No License will be required.
It is each racer's responsibility to check with each promoter for complete race details.
All
competitors are required to wear a properly secured helmet, complying
to DOT or CPSC Standards at all times during competition as
well as when preriding or warming up on the course.
- For the first time ever, all bicycle helmets must meet a uniform mandatory safety standard issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In the past, bicycle helmets have met one or more voluntary safety standards, but after March 1999, all bicycle helmets manufactured in or imported to the United States must comply with the new Federal standard. Some manufacturers are likely to offer helmets meeting the CPSC safety standard before the effective date. After March 1999, consumers need only to look for a label or sticker that says the helmet meets the CPSC safety standard. This label or sticker ensures that the helmet will provide a high degree of head protection when biking.
Each
racer is responsible for having their bike in good operating condition,
including but not limited to: two fully-functioning brakes, plugged handlebar
ends, No hazardous attachments including kickstands and reflectors, adjusted
hubs and headset, true wheels, and a sound frame (no cracks, severe bends
or dents). The race director or TREK Classic Series officials may remove any racer
from the start whom they feel is attempting to compete on an unsafe bike.
Racers must start with and ride the same bike throughout any single event.
Walkman’s,
headphones and other personal listening devices which may interfere
with a racer’s awareness of other racers and their surroundings are
strictly prohibited.
All
Racers must be self sufficient. All repairs during a race must be
performed by the individual racers. Tools and spare parts used in a repair
must be carried by the racer (with the exception of extra fluids, food,
tubes, and CO2 cartridges). No off-course assistance is allowed and racers
may not "cannibalize" or
accept any parts off anyone else's bike during a race.
Deviation
from the marked course will result in disqualification unless the competitor
re-enters the course at point of exit.
A
competitor on their bike has the right-of-way over one pushing their
bike. Lapped competitors and those being overtaken by riders from
a later start shall yield the track (fastest part of the trail) when
possible, if asked. It is the responsibility of an overtaking rider to
pass safely; however, no rider shall intentionally impede the progress
of another. A rider should make his/her presence known when overtaking
a slower rider (i.e. "On your left. Please!") and especially
in singletrack, await return communication from the rider being overtaken
that it is safe to pass.
The
use of profanity or flagrant discourtesy directed at another competitor,
race worker, or spectator is grounds for disqualification from an individual
event, first offense, and TREK Classic Series upon the second
offense!
Protests
of results must be made by a competitor in the event. All protests must
be reported to or filed with a timing official within 15 minutes of the
completion of an event, posting of results, or a ruling to be considered
valid. All results become final as of the presentation of awards.
The
sale of merchandise or display of products for promotional purposes at TREK Classic Series events
without the permission of TREK Classic Series and the individual
event director is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to banners,
tents, and anything not permanently attached to a vehicle that a competitor
has driven to an event.
Ignorance
of the rules will never be admissible as an excuse!
Final interpretation of any of these rules is up to the event director, and the TREK Classic Series officials. These individuals have control over all competitors, and scorers at their event and their decision on these rules, and any situations not specifically covered by these rules, is final.