Participation requirements ULTRAKBIKE 2022

ULTRAKBIKE is a NON-COMPETITIVE MTB excursion open to Italian and foreign cycling athletes with regular UISP-FCI membership or affiliated bodies. Non-registered athletes in possession of a medical certificate for "non-competitive" activities are also allowed to participate. The event is open to both MUSCULAR bicycles and E-BIKES. The athlete will have to comply with the current Covid regulations.

ULTRAKBIKE Rules  

MTB excursion in a natural environment over two distances starting from Corniglio (Parma) at 09:00 on 06/05/2022 and arriving there by 2:00 pm on 06/05/2022. The short route layout develops almost entirely on a path of approximately: 35% single track - 45% off-road - 20% asphalt and measures approximately 24km with 954m of elevation gain. The long route develops almost entirely on a path of approximately: 35% single track - 55% off-road - 10% asphalt and measures approximately 39km with 1873m of positive difference in height.

 

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

To participate it is essential:

be fully aware of the length, technical difficulties, specificity of the test and be physically ready to face it

have acquired a real capacity for personal autonomy and adequate ability to drive on irregular surfaces which allows to manage the problems created by this type of test and in particular:

knowing how to manage physical or mental problems deriving from fatigue, muscle or joint pain.

be fully aware that for this activity in the natural environment, safety depends above all on the hiker's ability to adapt to problems encountered or foreseeable such as mechanical failure, puncture, fall.

 

SEMI SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Although along the way there are "2 refreshment points"  the principle of the excursion in semi self-sufficiency is the rule. For which:

 • each runner must bring with him for the entire duration of the excursion all the obligatory material (See EQUIPMENT Attachment)

• the refreshment points will be supplied with drinks and food to be consumed on the spot. Only natural water will be used to fill the bottles.

• each athlete must have, at the start from each refreshment point, the quantity of water and food he will need to get to the next refreshment point

• it is forbidden to be accompanied for part or all of the race by a non-registered person.

 

"I DO NOT THROW MY RUBBISH" CAMPAIGN

ULTRAKBIKE adheres to the campaign "I do not throw my waste". It is strictly forbidden to leave any type of material along the route. Non-compliance with this rule entails immediate disqualification from the competition. Special containers are provided in the refreshment areas where any waste can be thrown away.

No plastic cups will be available at any refreshment point

 

REGISTRATIONS

Registrations will take place following the steps below:

REGISTRATION by CREDIT CARD OR BANK TRANSFER on ENDU

• Follow the instructions on the www.endu.net portal in the ULTRAKBIKE MTB EXCURSION REGISTRATION section

• Alternatively, the same day of the excursion at the meeting and departure point

 

ULTRAKBIKE QUOTES

• 10.00 euros from 01/05/2022 to 02/06/2022  in pre-registration with only final refreshment

• 13.00 euros from 01/05/2022 to 02/06/2022  in pre-registration with only final refreshment for non-members

• 15.00 euros on 05/06/2022 at the starting point with only final refreshment

• 18,00 euro  on 06/05/2022 at the starting point with only final refreshment for non-members

• 17.00 euros from 01/05/2022 to 02/06/2022 in pre-registration on endu with tortelli and Parma ham

• 20,00 euro  from 01/05/2022 to 02/06/2022 in pre-registration on endu for non-members with tortelli and Parma ham

• 22,00 euro  on 05/06/2022 at the starting point with tortelli and Parma ham

• 25.00 euro  on 06/05/2022 at the starting point for non-members with tortelli and Parma ham

 

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BIBS

Each bib is issued individually to each competitor who undertakes to put it correctly on the front of the bike. The delivery of the bib will take place on Sunday 06/05/2022 from 08:00 to 08:45

The bib must be fully visible throughout the excursion.

 

SECURITY AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Along the way there will be workers located mostly near the most dangerous points. The various points are connected via radio or telephone with the coordinator of the race. Any runner who finds himself in need can call for help:

• showing up at an aid point

• by calling the course coordinator directly

• asking for help from another runner to call for help
 

 

TORTELLATA, SHOWERS AND FINAL RESTAURANT

The registration fee includes the tortellata “Prosciutto di Parma and Tortelli di Erbetta + bottle of water to be consumed on Sunday upon arrival in Piazza del Castello in Corniglio.   Showers/changing rooms will be located in the school gymnasium and will be duly indicated. (based on the progress of the COVID-19 emergency, the organization may decide to modify the post-race programme).

 

ABANDON

Except in the case of serious injuries, a competitor must retire only at the refreshment points. 

The precise list of refreshment points is given in the excursion Road-Book. In any case, the athlete must immediately return the bib to the organization. For those who wish, a vehicle from the organization will be made available to take the retired athlete to Corniglio. Do not forget that it could happen that, depending on the conditions of the ride and the point of the route where you retire, the transport times could also be very long. The withdrawn athlete is no longer under the control of the organization. In the event of failure to notify a withdrawal and the consequent start of the athlete's search, any resulting expense will be charged to the runner himself. THE WITHDRAWAL MUST BE COMMUNICATED DIRECTLY TO THE ORGANIZATION

 

MANDATORY MATERIAL CONTROL.

The obligatory material during the excursion is checked randomly at the start or at any point along the route by trained personnel appointed by the organizing committee.

 

JURY

It is made up of the president of the organizing company, the race director, all the people chosen by the president and the race director. The jury is empowered to deliberate within a time compatible with the obligations of the race on all complaints formulated during the race. The decisions taken are without appeal. 

 

COURSE CHANGES OR RUN CANCELLATION

The organization reserves the right to modify, upon communication before the race or at the time of the briefing, both the route and the location of the first aid and refreshment posts.

In case of bad weather conditions, and for safety reasons, the organization reserves the right to suspend, interrupt or modify the route of the current event. Each decision will be made by the jury.
In case of interruption or cancellation of the race for atmospheric reasons, or for any other reason independent of the Organization, no refund will be due to the participants.

 

INSURANCE

Civil liability. The organization subscribes to civil liability insurance for the entire trial period. Participation takes place under the entire responsibility of the athletes, who waive any recourse against the organizers in case of damages and further consequences that arise after the race. Personal insurance. It is recommended for each competitor to take out personal insurance for accidents and injuries which covers any search and evacuation costs. The insurance can be taken out with an organization of the runner's choice.

 

GUIDE (ROAD-BOOK)

 

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IMAGE RIGHTS

Each hiker expressly waives the right to use the image during the test, renouncing any recourse against the organizer and his accredited partners for the use made of his image. Any communication on the event or the use of images of the event must be made in compliance with the name of the event, the registered trademarks and with the official agreement of the organization.

 

ULTRAKBIKE EQUIPMENT

 

MANDATORY MATERIAL

• Helmet

• Windproof

• Mobile phone (add the Organization's security numbers, do not mask your number and leave with charged batteries)

• Canteen

• Puncture repair kit and mechanical equipment

RECOMMENDED MATERIAL

• Cap or bandana

• Warm clothing essential in case of cold

• Gloves 

 RECOMMENDED MATERIAL

• Adhesive elastic bandage to make a bandage or strapping (min 80cm x 3cm)

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