Rules

1. DEFINITION
• The Superenduro is a new specialty in the mountain biking panorama.
• The Superenduro race is not a cross country or downhill competition.
• The Superenduro race takes place on a circuit marked with a variable number of special stages (PS), mostly downhill, characterized by a rate of pedaled uphill stretches up to 20% of their total development, a course that favors the technique of driving in all conditions.
• The ranking of each competitor is derived from the sum of the times in the special stages added to advances or delays recorded at the Time Control (TC).
• Transfers between a PS and the other is not timed, however, time limits are imposed for each competitor who can  reach the starting point with a maximum delay time that will be determined by the race committee and communicated before the departure. The competitors that will reach the starting point with a delay time that exceeds the limit will be automatically disqualified from the race.
• To avoid any cuts on the way down an unexpectedly control can be done.
• There are two types of races Superenduro:
- Sprint: The sprint races have an average height difference of 1000 meters and the sum of travel times of special stages within 30 minutes.
- PRO: have an average height difference of 1,500 meters and total travel time of the PS about 45 minutes.

2. PARTICIPATION
• The maximum number of starters is set at 400.

3. CATEGORIES
• The Superenduro races are open  to all pilots holding a regular racing license of their country.
• The categories are:

For categories: SE-PU/SE-PD/SE-G, there will be a shorter race course.

4. CIRCUIT
• The start is given to riders in groups of 1, 2, 3 or 4 competitors, every 15, 20, 30 or 60 seconds, at the discretion of the race director and depending on the number of entries. The time required for transfers allow competitors to proceed  in small groups.
• It is allowed to practice the race course at least 24 hours before the start.

5. SPECIFIC RULES
• Competitors must adhere to the policies of the event and the Highway Code, particularly during sections of path closed  to the traffic.
• The special stages will be closed to traffic only during the course of the race and during practice.
• Along the special stages, play fair and let go those who are faster than you.

6. REGISTRATION AND LICENSE CHECK
• To register for the Superenduro races fill out the form on the official website of the circuit www.superenduromtb.com / registration in the inscriptions section.
If the registration is done online no later than 20.00 on the Thursday before the race weekend, the fee is set at € 30 (25 Euros for the Promo Sports and Rookies 13-14 y.o. categories).
After this date the registration  is only possible at the secretariat of the race, on Saturday or Sunday, with increased  price of  5 Euro (35 Euro total - 30 Euro for Promo Sports category).
Through the online form you can subscribe only one participant at a time, but you can choose to enroll in several stages simultaneously.
Entries will be considered valid only if the payment of  the  registration fee will carried on with success. This is confirmed you will an email summarizing everything that you will receive at the email address indicated  in the application form.
To further guarantee and security is still recommended to have the receipt of payment with you the race weekend at the examination passes.
Please note that the criterion for the allocation of race numbers depends on the date of registration, as per government rules. In each race the first 49 numbers are assigned to “PRO” competitors. The following are consecutive and the allocation  is based on the order of registration, until availability of places. The race director reserves the right to make any changes to the order of start numbers according to their own discretion.
Are defined competitors “PRO” those belonging to the list compiled by the organizers at each  race. The composition of the list is prepared on the basis of  the placing collected during the season. The organization will also provide for a maximum of  5 “PRO” numbers for each race, awarded to athletes invited by itself.
We recommend, if you want to compete with your team or your friends to do the registrations of all at the same time in a sequential manner, bearing in mind that the order of entry will reflect the order of departure.
The subscriptions for the Professional categories (Elite - EL - 23 years and over, Women’s Elite - DE - 19 years and over, Under 23 m - A - 19 years and over, junior m / f - JU / DJ - 17-18 years old) and Youth (Student m / f - AL / DA - 15-16 years Beginner m / f - ES / ED - 13-14 years old)  must be sent within two days before the race, at the Superenduro through the official website, and also through the Federal Information System at: http://fci.ksport.kgroup.eu/Fci at the FCI organization, using the belonging regional companies of the athlete. Here the FCI guide
For the Amateur categories simply sign up via the website superenduromtb.com. Each driver must show the card when picking up the racing number plate.

7. ALLOCATION OF NUMBERS MATCH
• In each race the top 49 numbers are assigned to competitors as “PRO”
• The following are consecutive and the allocation is based on the order of registration, until availability of places.
• The race direction reserves the right to make any changes to the order of start numbers according to their discretion.
• Competitors defined as “PRO” are those belonging to the list compiled by the organizers at each race. The composition of the list is prepared on the basis of placement collected during the season. The organization will also provide up to 5 PRO number plates for each race, awarded to athletes that invites.

8. BICYCLE
• It is forbidden replace the bike and / or the wheels throughout the duration of the competition.
• Punching: the organization will provide, during the verification process of the passes, each contestant three stickers, one for the chassis and the other for the wheels of the bike and it is up to each competitor apply it to the bike (punching).
• At the end of the race organization will verify the presence of the stickers (punching) and the competitor that will not have all stickers positioned properly or does not submit to inspection, will be disqualified.
• The ends of the handlebars must be protected with caps.
• Bicycles must be in perfect condition and efficiency. The race direction will reserve to exclude from the competition competitors that do not meet this standard.

9. EQUIPMENT
• Is mandatory the helmet, worn throughout the entire competition either during transfers and special stages.
• Helmet, gloves and knee protection must be worn throughout the special stages (P.S.) as well as an appropriate clothing.
• Who will be attending the departure without a helmet will be disqualified.
• You can use two types of helmet, a lighter during transfers and a full face for special stages.
• Strongly recommended are protections elbow pads and back protector at least during the special stages.
• Each competitor must be completely self-sufficient and cannot get external assistance for the duration of the race except in the paddock area where the racers are at the beginning and end of each round and each team can provide assistance for its competitors.
• We recommend an approach to competition appropriate to each one skills and fitness.
• You should bring your phone with you to be tracked or to contact the organization in case of problems during the course of the race. The race direction will communicate during the briefing the phone number to contact in case of real need and also that number will be shown on the roadmap sticker that every competitor has applied to his bike.

10. COURSE
• The course of a Superenduro race is mostly dirt and emphasize the technical aspects of mountain biking guide.
• This course is marked with signs, and some sections are delimited by tapes; cuts of the path, also whether unintentionally, leads to an immediate disqualification.
• If a competitor comes out from the tape path, he must re-enter the same point and restore the tape, on pain of disqualification.
• Do not make changes to the route during the course of events. The organization reserves the right to change it without notice in case of emergencies like weather but in any case ensuring safety in the race.
• The route may have narrow sections and exposed rocks, fords, steep climbs and descents and is unfit for untrained or beginners competitors.
• It’s forbidden to get carried, pushed or pulled from motor vehicles along the race.
• During the race each competitor must be self-sufficient, by providing a repair and / or replacement of components in his vehicle with the exception of the paddock.
• It is possible that the organization of single event predisposes the use of lifts for the transfers.

11. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ZONE
• The starting line will be the finish line and is indicated by two yellow flags. Each candidate must pass the starting line in the minute indicated by the official timing and on his own race schedule.
•The competitor that would cut early or delay in the starting line will be penalized.
Time Controls (CO)
•The C.O. are located: a) at the exit of the start and at the beginning of each stage or at intermediate points chosen by the organization.
•The organization must be present with their employees at each CO; the director of the race may change the timing and location prior the departure or immediately prior each CO exposing the communication at the yellow flags of all CO and at the race office.
REPORTING OF C.O.
•The C.O. must be marked with two yellow flags, which will act as tracking line of time and also as line of departure / arrival.
PROCEDURE TO C.O.
•At the yellow flag placed on the CO line must be placed a clock, synchronized with the official race time, and the location of the timekeeper.
•At the last CO the advance is not penalized, but only the delay. For each C.O. a timekeeper will establish a list of control that records in a chronological order the numbers of runners that passed by with the time in hours and minutes. In the event of a dispute, the control list will be consulted. The detection of time at the C.O. will be taken at the first full minute when the competitor crosses the line indicated by the yellow flags.

CALCULATION OF PENALTY FOR C.O.
Any racer who fails the time required at the time controls will be penalized with 60 seconds for each minute or fraction of  the time difference with his race schedule.

EXAMPLE CALCULATION OF PENALTY

The minute penalty will be added to the total time of special stages.

Moreover there will also be fixed by the jury and on the bulletin board before the start of each race, a maximum time delay on the transition to the theoretical CO beyond which the racers will be disqualified from the competition.
The area of arrival / departure must be placed within the paddock (paddock of  at least 2,500 m2).

12. PS - CHRONO STAGES
• The competitors start at intervals (15 - 20 - 30 or 60 seconds). The ranges will be defined and communicated by the race direction before the start of the race.
• Competitors must be ready to go to the start of the PS by the time indicated on their time table given by the organizers.
• If the competitor crosses the transfer (not timed) in less time than allocated, arriving ahead of their departure time of any PS, must wait behind the start line until the time indicated on his time table.
• The advance of a competitor that early departures, compared to its time, will be added to the his time of the chrono stage.
• In contrast a latecomer, compared to its departure time, will immediately take start into the PS using a special lane “start”, with the approval of the race officer and its travel time will be calculated from the “theoretical” time indicated on his timetable.
• The chrono stages are closed to traffic.
• At the beginning of the PS there is a lane reserved for latecomers who must enter only from that access.
• Because the race is validated it is essential that at least 50% of special stages are valid and taken by all competitors.

13. STARTING TIME
• The departure time of the race is to be provided in the race office at least 1 hour before departure, except for a matter of majeure events. The starting time of each PS for each competitor is determined by the organization, and is noted  to the staff at the start of each PS.
• The organization must post the departure times at least 30 minutes before departure of the first competitor, as well as give each candidate a personal table.
• It is the responsibility of the competitor to check for possible errors of his departure time including the time table.

14. BRIEFING
• There will be a briefing from race director in the area of departure 30 minutes before departure of the first competitor.
• This procedure is important for competitors to give any information or last minute changes of tendering is therefore suggested the presence of each competitor.

15. ASSISTANCE HELP
• In case of accident is the duty of each competitor to help rescue the competitor in difficulty and possibly alerting rescue.
• The race direction will reserve to penalize or disqualify competitors that do not meet this standard, in addition to incurring the possible legal consequences of a failure to rescue.
• Any competitor who withdraws from the event must notify the race office.
• Competitors who retire or are out of time, must reach the start as soon as possible following the instructions of race commissioners, removing the number plate from the bike or crossing it with an X.
• To give way to help to achieve any competitor injured on a PS, the stage might also be suspended, will not be timed and the route will be diverted with appropriate guidance of those responsible for competition in order to reach the next PS.

16. RANKING
• For the various Superenduro circuits a final ranking will be draw up which will include the sum of the scores obtained by participants from each category in each race.
• The events scheduled are all valid for the ranking.
• If even in this case appears a situation of equilibrium, will be taken as parameter the best result in the last race held by one or both drivers.

17. POINT ASSIGNMENT
• For each race the allocation of points works as follows:

18. OVERALL CLASSMENTS
• In addition to ranking category, the overall classification is drawn also to decreed the winner of the SUPERENDURO Circuit by counting points with the same standard of categories.
• The overall ranking is drawn up for each race and at the end of the season.

19. TEAM CLASSMENT
• It is also drawn a ranking for teams.
• Teams will be composed of max four elements (min two), member of the same sport club.
• The chart is drawn for each race and for the entire circuit by adding the scores obtained in the same manner of individual scores.
• The teams ranking for each race is compiled taking into account the best placements of the four competitors in their respective categories.
• If two or more teams appears in a situation of equilibrium, the discriminant is the overall ranking of the four competitors.
• To participate in the special teams championship is essential that the team manager records the inscription giving a list of four competitors by paying the additional fee of 20,00 € (100,00 € for the whole circuit).
• Registration can be made at least half an hour before departure.
• The team members may be competing in various categories of any institution of consultation. It is necessary that the team manager gives a list of team members at each race (announcing the race direction until half an hour before departure) provided that the team maintains the same designation for the entire circuit.

20. STAGE AWARDS
• In the “PRO” races are awarded: the top 3 for category, the top three teams and the first in the overall classification
• For “SPRINT” races the award is at the discretion of the local organizer of the test .

21. CIRCUIT AWARDS
• They are rewarded in the final Superenduro:
• First 3 winners in each category.
• Top 3 Teams classified.
• First Absolute Individual man and woman

22. COMPLAINTS
• Complaints regarding the conduct of the race - rankings - the behavior of other competitors and any other type of report must be submitted to the referee written and signed by the competitor / s no later than ½ hour full exposure of the league. The cost of the claim is € 50 which will be returned only in case of acceptance of the complaint. The race direction communicate its decision within 60 minutes after the submission of that claim.
• The organizing committee will meet on site to immediately adjust the dispute before the ceremony.
• The organizing committee is composed of the Race Director and  responsible for the local stage.

23. INSURANCE
• Each race Pro or Sprint must be registered to see the calendar of an institution entity (FCI UDACE, UNLAC; UISP, AICS, etc.) and thus insured.
• The asd Superenduro not be held liable in any way for accidents that may occur during any Superenduro competitions.