TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JUST.GRAVEL

The Terms and Conditions detailed below apply to all entrants participating in JUST.GRAVEL – all distances.

Completion of an entry form or purchase of an entry by every participant acknowledges their acceptance of these Terms and Conditions by the participant.

REFUND RATES:

Entries to JUST.GRAVEL are non transferrable.

60+ days from the event – 70% refund in voucher format*
30-59 days from the event – 50% refund in voucher format*
0-29 days from the event – No refund possible
*Vouchers can be redeemed on any Focal Event and will be valid for 12 months from issue..

Focal Events recommend that participants take out individual insurance to cover being unable to attend due to unforeseen personal circumstances.

CATEGORIES

Riders entering JUST.GRAVEL will self-select their category at the point of entry. The event is non-competitive with no podium or prizes. Finishers will be displayed alphabetically by age category and the gender that they have chosen.
As this is not a race we are unable to check category selection, but we do have a range of options to ensure that the event remains inclusive:

Male

Female

Open – for anyone who does not identify with the former

REQUIREMENTS:

Riders are required to attend a start line briefing and read briefing notes and sign to confirm that they agree to abide by the instructions given.
The participant accepts that the event they are entering is not a race in any format.
All riders must be self-supported. Event organisers and their staff are not responsible for your preparedness while riding the course.
The organisers reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event. This will be considered should access to the event or sufficient portions of the course be deemed too dangerous due to severe adverse weather conditions or due to any other scenario that makes the event not viable.

You should ensure that both yourself and your bike are in a serviceable state to complete this gravel ride. A standard road bike is NOT suitable for this event.
Each participant, upon signing the registration form, agrees that they are physically and mentally capable of riding the distance they have chosen. If, during the event, they decide to change their route and distance, then all consequences of this action are the participators. If the situation arises that you are in an accident and are not capable of making the decision to call the emergency services, the rider agrees that a member of the organisation or a member of the public/other rider may call for them.
Whilst participating in the event, riders must wear a helmet complying with latest EN1078, ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards at all times. Any rider not conforming with this term will not be allowed to start or will be removed from the event if started.
Riders must carry the minimum required equipment for the full duration of the course. Spot checks may be used to ensure rider safety.
The Event Registration Form must be completed by a person aged 18 years or over.

One child (under 18) per adult goes free. Additional children are half price to a maximum of two children per adult.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the course. Maximum of two children per accompanying adult.

At any time pre, during, and post event, riders must conduct themselves in a manner that does not discredit themselves or the event organisers. Riders must be considerate to other users of bridleways, tracks, byways and public ways when riding on and off road.
Riders are expected to respect the countryside that the event travels through. It should be remembered that this is both a working landscape and home to many communities. Riders stopping for a comfort break are asked to do so discretely and appropriately and not to cause any offence to local residents or other riders.
Riders must not to drop or leave any litter on any part of the route and to dispose of it responsibly at an appropriate place or bin. Any rider found littering will be disqualified from the event.
There may be sections of public road included within the course. You must obey all Highway Code rules.
In the event that a participant fails to complete the course for any reason, they will return to or call the event centre before the close of the event and report to a member of staff. Not doing so will mean that a search may be organised and the subsequent cost will be billed to the rider.
Each participant will be fully responsible for any fees or costs incurred or arising from an accident either involving or caused by the rider. This includes, but is not exclusive to, fees from Police, Air Ambulance, Fire and Rescue and the Ambulance service.
An acceptable charge for any loss or damage caused by a rider to timing equipment will be made.

All riders are covered by third party insurance for the duration of the event. The cost of this is included in your entry fee (this does not cover any 'Rider on Rider' incident and we recommend all riders take out personal insurance to cover this type of accident). In addition, Focal Events are covered by public liability insurance.
Organisers cannot take responsibility for loss or damage of personal possessions during the event.
During the event there will be warning signs at appropriate points on the trails or roads used for this event. Absence of these signs does not signal there are no dangers approaching and it is the individual rider’s responsibility to make a decision regarding whether to ride a section or not. The marking of the route does not necessarily indicate that the trail or road is rideable and the participant is deemed to make their own decision about whether to proceed on bike, foot or not at all.

Each participant hereby grants to Focal Events an exclusive, absolute and irrevocable worldwide assignment in perpetuity in the photographs/film/video/electronic representations and/or sound recordings of the participant obtained at the event and grants to Focal Events the right to use and publish such content in any and all media. The participant hereby releases Focal Events from any and all liability from such use and promotion. The participant hereby authorises the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage and/or distribution of said photographs/film/video tapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of Focal Events. The participant specifically waives any right to any compensation they may have for appearing in any of the photographs/film/video/electronic representations and/or sound recordings of the participant at a Focal Events event (see Privacy Policy for further details).

E-Bikes must meet the current EAPC (electric assisted pedal cycle) requirements, as outlined on the government website, and must not be modified in anyway. E-Bikes who do not meet these requirements will not be allowed to start.
E-Bike riders should note that there is no recharge point on the course. E-bike riders must ensure that they have checked their battery will last the distance and make certain that it is fully charged before travel to the event.
Riders can carry a spare battery if needed.

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