© 2011 Marrick MTB Challenge
Safety and Stage Races
o Always ride with your helmet on and properly fastened.
o Stay within sight of your team partner at all times it could cost you time or a penalty.
o Carry a first aid kit with you a comprehensive list can be found at what to bring..
o Carry enough hydration liquid and nutrition for up to 50km of strenuous riding.
o Carry a cell phone-
o Have respect for the environment and wildlife, THIS ALLOWS US ACCESS NEXT YEAR.
o Be careful around wildlife, they are unpredictable.
o Be cautious when approaching farming operations and transport vehicles on the district roads.
o Be careful to follow the route markers.
o Ride on the left-
o Marshals will be situated at strategic points along the route to guide riders and assist with safety, especially at crossings.
o Traffic officers/ Officials will be positioned where riders have to cross public roads. They will endeavour to give riders right of way, but riders MUST OBEY THEIR INSTRUCTIONS.
o ln the absence of a marshal or traffic officer riders are to comply with all traffic regulations
Seconding and Outside Support / Assistance
Competitors do not require seconding as the race will provide full support between
the start and finish lines on each stage. There are sufficient water tables and Scott
service centres en-
Friends or family who are there to support and second you have a few rules for them to adhere too:
- Seconds will only be allowed to second you in the official spectator points.
- No outside assistance for mechanical problems other than by another competiitor or Scott mechanic
Should you be considering bringing along family or friends to support you and the other riders at official spectator points, then they need to take note of the following:
On the 1st day there is one spectator point besides the start and finish.
Day 2 will
have 3 points
Day 3 will have 2 spectator points
Besides friends and family experiencing the event and offering support the countryside is scenic and there are other things to do like tram rides, game drives, tourist attractions like the Big Hole, historic tours, etc.