British 4X Series (B4XS) rules
4X regulations are laid out in the current 2012 British Cycling and UCI handbook. Further additions series specific regulations are listed below.
These are the 2012 rules that Nakedracing Events insist on at each of their races.
Penalties are shown in brackets ().
1) Age categories
1.1 No Category changes are allowed during the season.
1.2 British Cycling age categories are defined by your year of birth, not your month of birth. For example, the Juvenile age category is 13 to 14 years old. If you are 12 now but 13 at your next birthday this year, you are in Juvenile. The same applies to all age based categories. See below:
Juvenile All riders born in 1998 and 1999
Youth All riders born in 1996 and 1997
Junior All riders born in 1994 and 1995
Senior All riders born in 1983 and 1993
Master All riders born in 1972 and 1982
Veteran All riders born in 1971 or before
Elite A rider may apply to race from the year of their 17th birthday. Any rider born in 1994 and 1995 racing Elite must stay Elite at the National Championships
2) Series Rules and Penalties
2.1 No headphones/i-pods/personal music systems whilst on course. Penalty = disqualification
2.2 Racing in wrong category = disqualification
2.3 Not signing on before practising the course = unable to ride or race
2.4 Riding the course without being entered = one year ban from Nakedracing Events
2.5 Failure to sign on before registration closes at 11:00a.m = Unable to ride or race
2.6 Riding the course outside designated practise and race times (Unable to ride or race)
2.7 No defacing number boards. The number boards remain the property of B4XS until the end of your race season. (£5.00 to replace your number board)
2.8 Helmet cameras must not be worn or attached during seeding or race runs. Penalty = disqualification
2.9 Helmet strap undone first time = Warning possible disqualification
2.10 Helmet strap undone second time = Disqualified from riding for the remainder of the weekend, number board removed and returned to registration
2.11 Helmet strap not properly attached first time = Held in finish arena until Commissaire speaks to you
2.12 Helmet strap not properly attached second time = Disqualified from Moto/round
2.13 Skinsuits or lycra shorts may not be used
2.14 Peaks must be correctly attached to your helmet as the manufacturer intended.
2.15 Under suspicion of theft, the police will be called and you will be detained until their arrival.
2.16 Anti-social behaviour, vandalism, riding mini-bikes, motorbikes, driving recklessly at the event = disqualification
2.17 Acts of violence, intimidation or vandalism will receive a life time ban from Nakedracing events.
3) Cancellation of Nakedracing Events:
If you wish to cancel a booking please note the following cancellation conditions:
3.1 29 days notice = full refund of entry fee less a £10.00 admin charge
3.2 15-28 days notice = 50% refund of entry fee less a £10.00 admin fee
3.3 14 days or less notice = no refund
3.4 Transfers under 7 days notice are not accepted
3.5 Transfers for 8 days or more will be processed
3.6 All emails must be received by our deadline which is 3pm on the Friday.
3.7 Please email chris@nakedracing.com please note we will not deal with any cancellations over the phone.
3.8 Nakedracing Events reserves the right to modify or cancel any event in the case of unforeseen circumstances. These include: cancellation of event beyond the control of the organiser due to weather, uncontrolled acts of God, violence, civil disobedience and war
3.9 If a Nakedracing event is cancelled, we will not be liable for costs of travel fares, hotels, or any other expenses that may be incurred
3.10 It is your responsibility to ensure the race is going ahead before travelling. We will do our best to inform you if the race has to be cancelled, but we do not accept liability if we are unable to contact you. We strongly advise that you check before making travel and accommodation arrangements
3.11 Please follow the British 4X on Facebook to ensure you are kept up to date
3.12 If an event is cancelled, a refund or a transfer of entry fee is not possible
3.13 By registering to attend a Nakedracing Event you have confirmed that you have read and understood our cancellation policy and have read and fully understand the BC and UCI rules and penalties
Illegal Drugs Policy:
We run a zero tolerance policy on illegal drugs. If we suspect you are in possession of or using illegal drugs we will ask you to leave the venue and the Police may well be called.
Please note this list is none exhaustible and we reserve the right to add or amend the rules at any time.