Open5 - Event Rules

We only have a few rules which are in place primarily for your safety and secondly to create a fair event.
We would appreciate if you would abide by these and the spirit in which they are written. Deliberate
infringement will not result in any loss of points just disqualification.

  1. Don’t take (ride or carry) your mountain bike on a footpath.
  2. Only use public rights of way or permissive tracks as indicated on the map. E.g. Forestry roads.
  3. Close gates even if someone is behind you or they were open when you arrived.
  4. Pairs to stay together (you should be able to talk to each other).
  5. If you retire, you must report to the finish.
  6. GPS units are not referred to during an event (e.g. no wrist or handlebar mounts). They can be used for route logging if desired.
  7. SportIdent Cards (dibbers) need to be affixed to wrist using Tyrek straps for pairs, available at registration.
  8. At least one run and one mountain bike control must be visited during the event.
  9. Race numbers must be worn on run stage (on the front) at all times, MTB numbers should be securely attached to the front of the MTB with the number clearly visible.
  10. Competitors should remain within 100 meters of their mountain bike during the MTB stage.
  11. Do not travel off the map.

Competitors should be aware that these events use public rights of way (e.g. roads, bridleways, footpaths) which have other users. Competitors do not have exclusive use.

 

Kit:
We have put together a list of mandatory kit for safety reasons however we would strongly suggest
you consider taking the items on the recommended list.

Mandatory - All sections

  • Whistle (one per person)
  • First Aid Kit
    (Minimum of crepe bandage, triangular bandage, wound dressing, 2 safety pins and 6 adhesive dressings)
  • Mobile phone
  • Money for phone
  • Foil Blanket
  

Mandatory - Mountain Bike

  • Cycle Helmet


Pending the weather we might also stipulate competitors to carry a waterproof jacket (not Alton Towers log flume style) – A notice will be displayed at registration, for the March, October and December events.

Recommended – All Sections

  • Watch
  • Compass
  • Water
  • Food
  

Recommended – Mountain Bike

  • Gloves
  • Puncture Repair Kit
  • Spare inner tube
  • Bike Tool
  • Pump
  • Cycle Computer
  • Map Board


Needless to say to complete the event and gain a score you will need your map, SPORTident dibber and a permanent marker to mark the control values on the map after the start.

 

If you are more than 5hrs in collecting the controls you will incur penalties at the following rate (Please note these values will be reprinted on the control description card which will be given to you at the event)

1-10 minutes 2 points per minute
11-20 minutes    5 points per minute
21-30 minutes 10 points per minute
31-45 minutes 20 points per minute
46+ minutes lose all points


If you have any comments in regards to the rules please don’t hesitate to contact us, preferably before you infringe them.