Rules

Race date : 19/11/2023 – Start at 11:00.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED before 12/11/2023. Registratrion onsite is not possible!
Pick up handlebar numbers in the municipal sports hall between 08:30 and 10:30 on 19/11/2023.
All riders will be prepared in the starting boxes from 10:15.
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. (14:30).
Award ceremony at 14:00 in the municipal sports hall.
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 2022, top 5 secondary classifications 2022, 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.