General Rules

Gravity Enduro is an exciting mountain biking race format. Whether you are a Whippet, Weekend Warrior or battling for podium domination, rules apply to all to keep people safe and to keep competitors on a level playing field. The most important rules to abide by include:

• only 1 (one) attempt permitted on each stage (unless explicitly mentioned otherwise at race briefing)
• the lowest overall time after completing every stage is deemed the winner
• you must wear a fullface helmet at all times. Detachable chin-guards can be removed in transition.
• you can only use one bike during the event. Wheel rims, bike frame and fork cannot be changed. The race director has the discretion to prohibit unsafe or unsuitable bikes.
• if you suffer a mechanical, try and complete the stage to enable you to log a time. If the problem is fixed, you can continue to finish the other stages if they are open. Mechanical problems at any time during the race does not entitle you to re-attempt the stage. At no time can a competitor get outside (spectator, coach etc) assistance for repair. However, event competitors can stop and help a mechanical problem with a competitors bike.
• you may only ride each stage once in the arranged order as instructed by the Race Director during race briefing
• if you are caught deliberating leaving the trail, you will be instantly disqualified from the event and not permitted to enter the following event.
• if a rider behind you has given ample time and catch you on the stage, you must move aside.
  • if you want to overtake a rider, clearly and politely let the rider in front know – ‘rider when ready’ is a good approach
  • if you are being overtaken, move over immediately where it is safe to do so
  • please and thank you go a long way!

The Race Course

We aim to hold diverse racing experience at each course, but usually the race course consists of the following:

• timed descents on technical trails with options of ‘A’ lines and ‘B’ lines allowing different skilled competitors to compete on the same stage
  • ‘A’ line is usually more difficult but the quickest path
  • ‘B’ line may direct a rider around a technical trail feature and is usually the slower, although easier path.
  • These options will be clearly marked on the course before a technical feature – proceed with caution if you are unsure of the course
• short uphill or short flat sections
• generally un-timed climbs, or a generous time cap. Dawdling, stopping for food or visiting your car is no excuse for a slow course completion time. If you run into any problems, notify a marshal immediately.
• riders usually queue at the stage starting area with a marshal advising you when to race. A 30second timer indicates a suitable gap between competitors.
• the race course is usually made up of 4 to 7 stages and depending on the event, can range from 10-25mins of race time and/or 15-25kms.

• You must return your wristband within 15minutes of completing your race/course closure.
• Failure to return a wristband within 15minutes of course completion jeapordises your potential podium position and you will be exempt from presentations including gifts and/or prizes. If you were to podium, you will be time-penalised and put into 4th place once the results table is finalised.
• If you return your wristband after 15minutes of your race/course completion and you are not a podium placer, no penalty will occur.
• Additionally, failure to return a wristband, damaged or lost a wristband, you accept a charge based on their retail value of $120 + GST to be made payable within 10 working days.