Event Rules, Regs & Info
Alpinestars presents MTB Trail Attack
Entries capped at 250 riders.
Full face Helmet is essential and the end of your handlebars need to be covered to prevent penetration of body parts!
Venue
Hamsterley Forest
The Course:
Course rating (1-5 with 5 being very technical): Rating 3.5 The track is a forestry commission Red graded trail. The finish arena is identified by the Alpinestars trail Finish area. Riders are advised to wear suitable protection, walk the course prior to riding and ride within their own ability level.
Nearest Hospital: Durham
Nearest Police Station: Bishop Aukland
Organisation: Alpinestars / NDH
Race Director: Carl Davison
Event details
Race Schedule:
Racer numbers will be available at the Alpinestars Finish area.
Race Regulations: The event will run under BC Regulations and Penalties. Please make sure you aware of the rules.
Rules incorporate those laid out in the current BC handbook of 2017.
Riders will start from a designated start area and will cross a timing transmitter to start the timing. The finish line will use another transmitter the rider crossing the line. A large T.V screen will show the results live at the finish line and live on the Internet at the same time
Medical: Full medical cover both on course and from an identifiable Base Station in the event arena. A medical team will be onsite..
Camping: No Camping is available onsite.
Toilets: Porta Loos
Refunds and Transfers: If you wish to cancel a booking please note the following cancellation conditions:
14 days or less notice: no refund.
Alpinestars Trail Attack reserves the right to modify or cancel any event if circumstances beyond the control of the organiser should arise. This includes cancellation of event due to extreme weather, actscts of God, violence, civil disobedience and war. If the event is cancelled we will not be liable for costs of travel fares, hotels, or any other expenses that may be incurred. 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.
If the event is cancelled we are unable to refund or part refund any entry fee. We are also unable to transfer your entry to another event.
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Course Marshals: Marshals will be in place on course Sunday throughout training. Each marshal will be easily identifiable by wearing a high visibility vest and will be supplied with a working two way radio, a whistle, red and yellow flag and a supply of refreshments. We aim to ensure all our marshals are aged 16 or over and fit and able.