Rules and Conditions of Entry

1. This event is NOT A RACE rather a personal challenge.
2. Check in will close at 8.20am and the event will start at 8.30am. THE START WILL CLOSE AT 8.35am, any entrant not started by this time will be deemed to be a non-starter.
3. Any entrant unable to reach the checkpoint at Walshaw (SD 9743 3134) by 11.30am will be withdrawn from the event and advised an easier route to the finish.
4. Helmets must be worn at all times by all entrants.
5. Postal entries will close on the Monday before the event, entries after this will only be available online via the website. Entries will be allowed on the day, at the organiser's discretion, PROVIDED THAT our upper limit has not been reached. Please see our website for details.
6. Display number plaque so that it can be read from the front.
7. The number plaque must be surrendered to finish line staff on completion of the event.
8. In the event of withdrawal or disqualification, the "Number Plaque" must be surrendered to any event marshal. This is to prevent any unnecessary search from being launched.
9. Obey any marshal´s instructions.
10. Entrants must be aged 12 or over on the day of the challenge, persons under 16 MUST AT ALL TIMES, be accompanied by an adult. Parental/Guardian signature required for any entrant less than 18 years of age.
11. Follow the route, which is signposted throughout, navigational skills & map are Optional, OS Leisure Map 21 South Pennines,
12. Follow the Country Code, take care when approaching, and give way to, horse riders, let them know you are there.
13. Obey the Highway Code; take care when approaching pedestrians and have due regard to the general public who may be using the same tracks and bridleways as we do.
14. Obey the Highway Code when travelling on tarmac roads and vehicular tracks, take care of motorised vehicles and obey the Codes rules at junctions etc..
15. Any rider causing or witnessing an accident MUST stop and help anyone injured and notify the emergency services and the organisers.
16. The decision of the organiser is final and they cannot accept responsibility for ANY mishap or injury sustained during the event.
17. No outside help or cheating.
18. Any entrant who retires MUST inform the organisers, contact numbers are on the back of the number plaque, and surrender their "Number Plaque" as above.
19. eBikes are welcome at the event providing that they are covered by the UK Government's EPAC legislation. That is that they must have pedals that are used to propel it. If your eBike can be propelled without pedalling (a ‘twist and go’ EAPC) then these are classed as a motorcycle or moped and cannot be used on this event.
20. Any entrant requiring assistance may speak to any marshal or phone the organisers on the number on the back of the Number Plaque, the organisers will endeavour to provide the assistance required.
21. Refunds if requested prior to the event will be less any booking fees that we have been charged. If you wish to transfer your entry to someone else then please contact us.

CMBM

Organised and run by

24th St Paul's Scouts
Sowerby Bridge

Empowering young people with the skills for life