Rules
- Race date : 17/11/2024 – Start at 08:30.
- Pre-registration is REQUIRED before 10/11/2024. Registratrion onsite is not possible!
- Pick up handlebar numbers in the municipal sports hall between 06:00 and 08:00 on 17/11/2024.
- All riders will be prepared in the starting boxes from 07:45.
- The race boxes will be closed fifteen minutes before the start of the race.
- 6 electronic mats on the course will ensure that the outer limits of the circuit are monitored.
- The race will end 3.5 hours after it starts. (12:00).
- Award ceremony at 11:30 in the municipal sports hall.
- Prizes for top 40 overall and top 5 master, ladies & youth.
- The prize can only be requested in the sports hall at the Cycling Vlaanderen table until no later than 1 hour after this prize-giving ceremony. Prizes not requested in time will not be paid out.
- Everybody can participate. All that is needed is a mountain bike and a helmet.
- In both the main race and the KIDS race, only mountain bikes are permitted, cyclo-cross bikes, fatbikes or e-bikes are not allowed.
- The bicycle may (without further restrictions) be fitted with a mountain bike handlebar, so-called beach racing handlebar or standard racing handlebar. Only integrated aero bars approved by the UCI are allowed. Aerobars (eg triathlon) are not allowed.
- Each participant will receive an attractive souvenir.
- Each participant is supposed to know the course. The course can be consulted on the website and on the spot in ‘Den Oosthoek’.
- All riders are insured. Any accidents must be declared within 48 hours of the end of the race.
- By registering, you accept the rules and all the decisions made by the organisers.
Classification of start boxes
BOX 1: Top 40 overall ranking in 2023, top 5 secondary classifications 2023, pro-riders, wild cards determined by the organisation
BOX 2: Riders with a race permit.
BOX 3: Riders with a recreational permit, recreational riders,…
BOX 4: KIDS (aged 10 to 16 years) – seperate start 5 minutes after the pros.