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RIDERS’ NOTES: SATURDAY 17 – Everything you need to know SUNDAY 18 JULY 2021
RIDERS’ NOTES
Race registration,
Please read this info carefully – it contains start and finish
important things you need to know for the race. SATURDAY 17 –
SUNDAY 18 JULY 2021
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Osprey Car Park, JOIN THE
Welcome to the Covid arrangements Glentress Trail Centre, CONVERSATION
Peebles
Pirelli Tweedlove We have to adhere to Covid Protocols in We’ll be sharing images and
order to host this race. results from the event, make
Vallelujah 2021 The race takes place in Forestry & Land
Scotland’s Tweed Valley Forest. sure you follow us on Facebook,
Please help us deliver a safe event Twitter and Instagram.
The race is round one by complying with all the process
Prizes from Pirelli, Muc-Off, R&B Distillery
and Sixth Element.
of the TweedLove and arrangements described below. We also want to hear from you,
Race course groups use #vallelujah #tweedlovefest
Triple Crown enduro A strict timetable is in place and #tweedlove2021 #bikevalley
E1: Seeded riders with mandatory
series and round two everyone is given a time to arrive, registration and start times for every stage
and share:
of the British National register and start the race. You in the race. Full course. • Your best event memories
Enduro Series. must keep to these times and this • Your favourite training and
E2: Non-seeded riders with mandatory
arrangement thoughout this event. event photos and videos
registration and start time. Guide times for
Event organised by Hillside Outside • And of course, a photo with
Please note, Podium presentations are subsequent stage starts. Full course.
Ltd and TweedLove Bike Festival. you!
not currently permitted under Scottish
Government regulations. E3: Non-seeded short course riders.
Mandatory registration and start time.
Guide times for subsequent stage starts.
E3 course misses out Stage 1.
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RIDERS’ NOTES
Course summary This section is excluded* from your race
time, so you don’t have a prolonged
Approx 28km / 1250m ascent
sprint to worry about midway through the
Course includes Five Race Stages
stage. *HOWEVER – there is a (generous-
All course info and map will be revealed ish) TIME LIMIT for completing it, so you
after the rider briefing on Thursday 15th at can’t stop. A steady, brisk pedal is what’s
19:00. required – not a sprint, and not bimbling
along at 2kmh. Just keep on the pedals
The course is not available for practice at a moderate pace and you’ll be able to
until Saturday 17th at 09:00. You can only recover from the first section and keep
practice with a number board attached to within the time limit.
your bars.
The race stages are all closed to the
As Round One in TweedLove’s Pirelli Triple public on both Saturday and Sunday.
Crown enduro series, and Round Two Transition stages remain open to the
of the British National Enduro Series the public at all times. Please be courteous to
course contains some steep and technical other trail users!
trails which are not suitable for novices.
Saturday is practice day to allow riders And as always, allow faster riders to pass.
to inspect any trail hazards and choose
preferred riding lines. You must walk any Trail Considerations and
steep or technical features before riding. the weather
NOTE! On one of the longer stages, Keep an eye on the weather and choose
there is a sustained flat section of your tyres accordingly. There’s a big mix of
pedaling half way through it, linking two trail surfaces including some steep hand-
excellent sections of descent. Please cut trails, which are normally wet in places.
familiarise yourself with the course map Sniper roots come as standard.
when it becomes available so you are
prepared for it.
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RIDERS’ NOTES
Event schedule Wednesday 14 July Friday 16 July may be ongoing, so please be vigilant
while practicing.
Due to Covid-19 you will receive set All day: Course closed for marking and
Friday 9 July: Seeded Racers Only
registration and your start times on preparation. No practice without a number board.
Rider Seeding List published on event Wednesday 14th July. Please ONLY First Aid cover will be in place – call
webpage. The link to the seeding list: register and start at your allocated time – Important: on Friday, all stages will be
07496 871220 if you need assistance. This
https://tweedlove.com/wp-content/ this is to keep all of us safe. Your times are closed. Event officials will still be working
number is also on your number board.
uploads/2021/07/Vallelujah-2021- MEGA IMPORTANT for race day. Do NOT on stages and anyone riding will be
Wear a mask if you find yourself in a group
Seeding-List-Provisional-.pdf lose them!! disqualified. For reasons of safety and
of riders. Observe social distancing at all
fairness practice is not allowed until after
With so little racing over the last year or times.
Please check online in advance that your you have registered on Saturday.
so, accurate seeding is challenging. If emergency contacts are still correct. You Course closed from 17:30
you disagree with your seeding position can check and change this yourself on Saturday 17 July
you can make a case (with evidence) your SIEntries page. Please note: We strongly recommend that
for moving your position. You have until 08:30 – 12:00 | You must register at your all race stages are practiced prior to the
19.00 on Sunday 11 July to submit this by Revised Seeding List Published pre-allocated time. Don’t turn up early, or race itself.
email to info@tweedlove.com. All requests The revised seeding list will also be late.
will be considered but changes are not published on the event webpage on
Event registration at Osprey Car Park, Sunday 18 July
guaranteed. No requests for alterations to Wednesday. The link to the webpage:
Glentress. Please wear a mask during 17:15 – 18:00 | Prize collection. We’re
the revised seeding list will be accepted. https://tweedlove.com/events/vallelujah-
the registration process. If registering hoping to confirm the results and give out
enduro/
an under 16, a parental consent form prizes between 17:15 and 18:00 on Sunday
MUST be completed prior to registration; 18th. You can collect your prize from the
Thursday 15 July
download a consent form here: Pirelli tent in the Event Village/Event HQ in
19:00 | Rider briefing and course map https://tweedlove.com/wp-content/ the Osprey Car Park. If anything changes,
released. The rider briefing will be uploads/2021/07/Parental-Consent- we’ll keep you up to date on our social
hosted online on our YouTube channel at Form-.pdf media feeds.
19.00. The video will also be accessible to avoid cues at registration. If you wish to
afterwards, but the course map will be register for a friend, you must have their First Aid cover will be in place – call
released immediately after the video order confirmation with you. 07496 871220 if you need assistance.
briefing. The link to the YouTube channel: This number is also on your number
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ 09:00 – 17:30 | Event practice (mostly board. Event officials will be in position
UCUkZ6_eAPtPFGv1pY3yqSYg unmarshalled). Officials will be on the throughout the course.
course on Saturday – final course prep
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RIDERS’ NOTES
Getting there
The Event HQ, registration and start is
in the Osprey Car Park, Glentress Trail
Centre on the A72, about 27 miles south
of Edinburgh. The turn-off for Glentress is
well signposted on the north side of the
A72 between Peebles and Innerleithen.
It’s within easy reach of Edinburgh,
Glasgow, Newcastle, the Scottish central
belt and the north of England. The nearest
postcode for the event village is EH45
8NB for sat navs.
Parking and shuttling
Parking is at the Overflow Car Parking
field, Glentress. You will have to pay at the
Forestry’s ticket machine, this costs £5
for each day. This parking machine takes
coins ONLY.
Note: You must pay for Event Parking Anyone shuttling/using vehicle transport Event facilities beer here too. The Glentress Hotel also
as you do normally. Please respect this during the race on Sunday will be instantly serves a wide variety of food and is only a
THE EVENT VILLAGE / Event HQ will be in
request. Thanks. disqualified and not permitted to start any couple of minutes away.
the Osprey Car Park on both Saturday and
further stages.
Sunday. Pirelli, Sixth Element and Muc-Off Fresh drinking water and bike wash will be
IMPORTANT: always park considerately.
Please note: the forests will be busy as will all be there so feel free to stop and available on site.
Shuttling is allowed on the main forest it’s a weekend – please be courteous to have a chat with any of these brands and
road as far as Buzzard’s Nest car park other forest users, walkers and riders at their staff. Please use the litter bins provided. Thanks.
ON PRACTICE DAY ONLY. No other forest all times. Transition sections, between the
There will be portable toilets on site and Mechanical support will be provided by
roads may be used. race stages, are all open to the public for
toilets available in the Peel Gateway and Alpine Bikes (normal charges apply).
riding as usual.
Peel Café. Food and drink will be available
Watch out for any specific trail use info in in The Peel Café. You can grab an après
the course update.
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RIDERS’ NOTES
First aid assessed. The EWS has produced a lot of info
on this – please check it out:
On both days, medical support is supplied by
Safe Hands Medical Service. There will be mobile https://admin.enduroworldseries.com/
units on the hill, as well as a static First Aid uploads/documents/RIDER%20EWS%20
station at Event HQ/Start & Finish area. Concussion%20Guide%20A6%20FINAL%20
WEB.pdf
If you come across an injured rider – help if you
can but let the nearest marshal know as soon as
Here’s a short part of that guidance:
possible and we’ll get help to them. At any point
Visible signs of concussion for riders/riding
if you need assistance, please call Event HQ on
buddies/support staff
07496 871220.
The presence or development of any one
If you need assistance there’s a small injuries unit
or more of the following visible signs may
at Hay Lodge Medical Centre in Peebles EH45
indicate a concussion injury has occurred. If
8JG. The nearest A&E is at Borders General
concussion is confirmed or suspected the rider
Hospital in Melrose.
should stop riding/racing immediately and not
In case of emergency, always call 999. return to riding for the rest of that day.
Please note: on practice day, take it easy on the • Changing level of consciousness or
trails, get familiar with the course, but save the responsiveness
hard charging for race day. • Slow to get up after a direct or indirect hit to
the head
Head injuries • Unsteady on feet/ balance problems or
There’s increasing awareness of the big falling over/incoordination
problems surrounding head injuries, so we have • Grabbing/clutching of head
new measures in place. Race marshals and riders
• Dazed, blank or vacant look
will all be expected to play their part in looking
out for head injury incidents, and if following a • Obvious facial injury and/or head trauma
crash anyone is suspected of a bad head knock • Disorientation or confusion and an inability
they may be asked to pause until they can be to respond appropriately to questions
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RIDERS’ NOTES
Safety Timing / seeding you disagree with your seeding position Timing card use
you can make a case (with evidence)
You must ride safely, in control and within Due to Covid-19 protocols, you cannot The event uses the SI Air system timing
for moving your position. You have until
the limits of your ability at all times – this change the start times sent out to you (no dibbing needed).
19.00 on Sunday 11 July to submit this by
includes when overtaking. HELMETS MUST on Wednesday 14 July. We hope you
email to info@tweedlove.com. All requests You will be given a timing card, which you
BE WORN & FASTENED AT ALL TIMES understand.
will be considered but changes are not must use throughout the race. YOU MUST
WHILE YOU ARE RIDING YOUR BIKE. Any
At Registration you will be given a sticker guaranteed. No requests for alterations to HAND IT IN AGAIN AT THE END TO GET
rider failing to comply with this will be
showing your start times and the times the revised seeding list will be accepted. YOUR TIMES.
disqualified.
when you need to be at stage starts, which
On practice day, while inspecting the must be attached to your bike (top tube). Penalties for late or missed starts: Timing cards should be worn on your right
tracks, DO NOT stop in the middle of the Up to 5 minutes late = 1 minute penalty wrist.
track. Make sure you and your bike are not SEEDED RIDERS: 5+ minutes late = 5 minute penalty
causing an obstruction or danger. PLEASE NOTE:
Seeded riders have pre-set start times for 30+ minutes late = DSQ
Stay away from timing beacons around
Trails used for the race stages are closed every stage of the race and face penalties stage starts and finishes, as your timing
to the public for both practice and race
NON-SEEDED RIDERS:
if they miss their race or stage start times. card is a sensitive piece of equipment, and
days. However, please remain vigilant in Being seeded means you will have much If you have told us you wanted to ride with this can lead to false timing recording. All
case someone strays onto the course who less chance of encountering traffic while your mate, we have tried our very best to timing beacons will have taped exclusion
shouldn’t be there - particularly on practice on the race course, and less likelihood of put your timings together. You can ride zones around them, so stay out of these
day. queuing at stage starts. with your friends as long as you keep a sterile areas at all times.
steady pace round the entire course.
Number boards Seeding is based on previous results
You must finish the complete course within Start marshals
in both our and other events. Given the
Every rider will get a number board. Number lack of racing over many recent months, 5h 15min. This time limit allows lots of time It’s very important that you try to keep
boards must be fixed on the handlebars accurate seeding is more challenging than for stops and mechanicals etc., but you will moving efficiently round the course – if
(we’ll provide the zip ties) and must be ever. be faster than this if you stick to the times everyone keeps to their stage start times,
readable throughout the competition. on your sticker. there should be very little queuing at
Rider Seeding List is published on event stage starts. You must follow all marshal
Medical conditions and emergency contact webpage. The link to the webpage: https://
details must be completed on the reverse instructions.
tweedlove.com/events/vallelujah-enduro/
of the number board (make sure you have
these details with you!) With so little racing over the last year or
so, accurate seeding is challenging. If
No rider may use another’s rider’s event
number.
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RIDERS’ NOTES
Important Notes
• There is enough slack in the overall time allowance for the whole
course that an averagely fit and fast rider will have spare time for
food stops and will not have to totally beast themselves to get round
the course.
• However, delays caused by accidents or other circumstances will
be taken into consideration, but these MUST BE NOTIFIED TO
MARSHALS during the event – not just at the finish.
• Your timing chip will record all your stage start and finish times.
• You can only ride each stage once.
• All riders’ times are logged and available at the finish. On handing in
your timing chip, you will be given a print-out of all your times.
• If you have unforeseen delays or issues which will affect your ability
to complete the course in time, please notify a marshal or race
official.
• If the race is stopped or delayed for any reason, timings will be
adjusted accordingly.
• A fine of £60 will be applied if you do not return your timing card –
and you won’t get your times!
• A sweeper will go round the course at the end.
• If you retire for any reason, please inform an event official and return
your timing chip.
• All results will be posted on the event website asap after the event.
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What tyres?
Keep an eye on weather on the days running up to the event, but there
are steep natural, loose, muddy and rooty trails involved – so choose tyres
according to the level of grip you want. Hardpack, fire road sprints and
climbs are in there too.
Pirelli Scorpion mountain bike tyres are available in a range of different tread
patterns and sidewalls to suit a range of conditions and riding style. The Scorpion
Enduro features Pirelli’s HardWALL casing that gives unparalleled puncture
protection and support for riders pushing their bikes to the limits. For lighter riders
or those looking for a more all-round tyre, the Pirelli Scorpion Trail provides a lighter,
more supple carcass whilst keeping the large, widely spaced tread of the Enduro S.
Scorpion Enduro S: Scorpion Enduro R: The
Designed for riding in softer rear-specific tread pattern
conditions, the taller centre pairs well with the Scorpion
and side knobs are widely S when conditions are drier,
spaced and designed to cut and riders are looking for
into soft terrain and muddy a faster rolling rear tyre
conditions when maximum with excellent braking
grip is key. Suitable for use on characteristics thanks to
both the front and back, and its ramped, medium profile
available in 27.5” and 29”, in centre tread. Available in
2.4 and 2.6” widths. 27.5” and 29”, in 2.4 and 2.6”
widths
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RIDERS’ NOTES
Course marking Double Downward Arrow Gates
The course will be marked with tape throughout. This indicates a steep or technical On some more open sections, tape ‘gates’
section/trail hazard. will be used. This will involve a set of taped
Some sections where there are no optional lines or crossings posts on either side of the track, which
will be left relatively free of tape. All junctions or crossings will form a gate. Anywhere there is tape on
be clearly taped off. Signage will be in place as required. both sides of the track, the rider must pass
between the two side of the gate. Failure to
Transitions will be marked with a combination of arrows, tags
do so will lead to disqualification.
of course tape and other markers beside the road or trail.
IMPORTANT: On some more open
All hazards on the course will be identified with warning signs.
sections, tape ‘gates’ will be used. This will
involve a set of taped posts on either side
of the track, which form a gate. Anywhere
there is tape on both sides of the track,
the rider must pass between the two
Triple Downward Arrow sides of the gate. Failure to do so will be
regarded as course-cutting and lead to
This indicates the most difficult or most
disqualification.
severe technical sections on the course.
10RIDERS’ NOTES
Food and water Clothing and kit Environment Conduct
A feed and water station will be marked Please make sure that you are well Part of why we run events is to celebrate the - Remember Covid rules (see more
on your route map. There will be water prepared for a day out on the hills. beautiful natural Tweed Valley environment below).
gels and snack bars from High Five Remember you’ll be out exposed to the we’re proud to call home, so here’s just a - Keep your distance – 2m.
and awesome, locally baked fresh cake elements for several hours and must be few things you can do to help us protect it:
- Sanitise your hands often.
from Traquair Café based Wild Dining. prepared for delays if required.
• Use correct bins provided. - Face covering in queues.
Feed station is positioned: You must have the following: • No tear-offs. - Keep to your time schedule.
Between Stage 3 and Stage 4. All riders • Helmet (Open or full-face) HELMETS • Wash bikes to prevent spread of larch - Be polite to other riders, marshals and
should also ensure that they have MUST BE WORN & FASTENED AT ALL disease. staff.
enough provisions for the event, which TIMES WHILE YOU ARE RIDING YOUR • ‘leave no trace’ and follow the - Use correct warnings on trails and
will be a proper day out in the Scottish BIKE. countryside code. roads: e.g. “Rider on your right”.
hills, so pack accordingly. • Mobile Phone (charged)
• Don’t leave tubes and cable ties on the - Patience and queueing in an orderly
• Bar end plugs trails. fashion.
Mechanical support • Face mask • DO NOT DROP GEL OR NUTRITION - Let faster riders pass.
Our official Tech and Retail Partner for WRAPPERS!
this event is Alpine Bikes. They are on
Strongly Recommended: - Course cutters will be disqualified and
shamed. And we’ll make a point of
site, with a store and workshop next • Knee pads Cameras telling your mum.
to the Café at the Peel centre. Spares • Elbow pads We acknowledge that many racers decide
and repairs are available from there, • Gloves - Follow the highway code on all roads.
to use an onboard camera such as a GoPro
and the Alpine Bikes mechanics will • Eye protection (glasses or goggles) to record events. It is the policy to allow - Riders are responsible for their own
do everything they can to solve any for cameras to be worn on either bike safety, the safety of those around
• Front mudguard
mechanical issues and get you back attachments, chest and body mounted you and the condition of personal
• Full body cover and waterproof jacket if
out there as quickly as possible. You positions or on protectives. However, equipment.
conditions cold/wet
can even grab a coffee next door at the camera equipment must not be attached
• Suitable backpack
same time. directly onto the main body of the helmet,
• Emergency blanket
but can be attached to the visor. In using
• Innertubes/puncture repair kit
the equipment, the rider is fully aware and
• Multi tool conscious of the potential risks that are then
• Basic, well maintained first aid kit exposed to them as a result. This concerns
• Food and fluids incidents of injury, accidents or damage to
Alpine Bikes have an excellent range of equipment.
clothing, kit and accessories if you do
forget anything.
11RIDERS’ NOTES
Course practice
Course practice is on Saturday 17 July.
Categories
This practice is not fully marshalled, All entries are solo –
though event staff and marshals will no team/combined entries.
be present at locations throughout the Full Course
course. We strongly recommend that
Male:
all riders practice each stage and allow
• Junior Under 18
themselves time to look at all features
• Under 21
on route prior to the event. As above, • Senior 21–29
all course hazards, such as drop-offs • Master 30-39
etc. will be clearly marked with double • Vet 40–49
arrows, or for more severe hazards, • Grand Vet 50 and over.
triple arrows.
Female:
Walk technical features before you • Junior Under 18
ride them. Be aware wet rock can be • Under 21
slippy. Exposed roots will become a • Senior 21–34
familiar sight during the weekend, and • Master 35-45
yes, they may be slippy too! Take care •45+
and ride within your abilities. You may Unisex:
lose a lot of time and break your bike •Hardtail
if you crash, so a steady but upright Short Course
run might be the best way to go. Ride
Male:
safely at all times.
• Youth 14 – 15
• Over 16
Spectators
Female:
Due to Covid-19, we still have to
• Youth 14 – 15
discourage any spectators from
• Over 16
coming along to our events.
No racers under 14 years old
(age on 31 December 2021)
12RIDERS’ NOTES
Rules & event regulations • Please note that practice on the various • Signage will be in place along the entire • Foul or abusive language and poor
stages is unmarshalled and there may be course warning traffic of the event, but behaviour will not be tolerated and
RULES, TERMS & CONDITIONS AND other riders using the trails. riders are always responsible for their will mean disqualification from this and
EVENT INFORMATION own safety. possibly other future TweedLove events.
The organisers shall have unlimited rights • Practice is only allowed at the times Everyone’s here to have a good time.
to publish pictures and video images of notified in the Race Notes. • The transition/linking sections may
the participants; to forward these photos include public roads with traffic present, • Intentional moving of any posts, markers
• Under no circumstances will aggressive where you must ride responsibly and or course marking tape will result in
to press representatives and to use them
riding or poor behaviour towards other considerately, and follow the Highway disqualification from the event.
for marketing activities. By taking part
riders be tolerated. Any race entrant found Code at all times. For riders from abroad,
you are agreeing to be photographed or
to be discourteous in any way to other please remember to ride on the left. • Riders going through or under/over
recorded for video purposes. You are also
riders will be disqualified from the race and course tape and short-cutting the course
agreeing to potential video recording by
future events. • Every rider is responsible for their bike will be disqualified.
drones, at any location around the event
and equipment. The condition, quality
and course. Any drones operated on • Attending or viewing race briefings is • The race is open to all riders, and no
and construction should be suitable
behalf of the organisers will be piloted by mandatory licence is required.
to ensure the safety of riders or other
legally registered and qualified operators.
• Anyone caught course cutting will be persons. Riders must carry sufficient • Riders must obey all event marshals’ and
Photography and video recordings may
disqualified and banned from future events spares for their own use. Mechanical event officials’ instructions.
be used for promotional and publicity
support may not always be available on
purposes. • The course features climbs and descents • Riders can not accept support (e.g.
course.
The organisers retain the right to change on a wide variety of trail surfaces. All riders spares, repairs) from a non-racer, except
must complete the entire course on the • All equipment used at an event must be official race mechanical support.
rules, terms and conditions as required.
same bike – frame, suspension (rear and fit for purpose and ridden / used at riders’
• No electric bikes either during practice or front) and wheels. own risk. • Please don’t drop any litter – marshals
race day will have bin bags!
• Marshals and riding marshals will be on • Riders must be courteous and aware of
• You must provide an emergency contact duty throughout the course, and anyone other cyclists around you. Slower riders • Failure to comply with gear regulations
number. found to be changing equipment/wheels must allow faster riders to pass by pulling will result in disqualification.
etc will be disqualified. New tubes are fine over at a suitable place to enable a safe
• Practice is only permitted on the sections overtaking move. Riders catching the
of course.
of course indicated and race number rider in front must clearly (and politely)
boards should be attached to your bars • In case of a mechanical failure leading to indicate which side they wish to pass on.
at all times during practice. the need for major equipment replacement,
a race official should be informed
13RIDERS’ NOTES
Who wins? Responsibilities to cancel the whole event according to amounts of climbing and distance to be
safety problems at any time, official orders, cycled in order to complete the course.
Total time over the race stages will be Riders attend the event on their own
government laws or other unforeseen
used to work out who has won. All stages account and at their own risk. The rider Every rider has to acknowledge that he/
events.
will be included. is responsible for the safety of his bike, she has read and understand this entire
equipment and clothes. The organisation The organisers will endeavour to give all waiver of liability and agrees to be legally
1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest in each of the is not responsible and cannot be held entrants a time derived from the electronic bound by it.
categories will receive a prize. responsible for any injuries and/or timing chip system provided. However,
damages as results of any action during
In the event of a tie, the highest placed the event, or during practice for the event.
they are not responsible in the unlikely
Accommodation and
event of fault in the electronic timing
rider in the final stage of the race will be
system. local facilities
awarded a higher placing. The organisers reserve the right to
disqualify any rider in breach of any of
Protest these regulations. Waiver of liability
Protests against the result or Every rider understands and admits that
This agreement starts with the entry. his participation in the event is voluntary.
disqualifications should be addressed
The organisation reserves the right to He/she assumes full responsibility for
to the Event Organisers within the 30
make any necessary changes or even any injuries or damages from his/her
minutes following the end of the race.
participation in, or practice for, the event.
He/she recognises and understands Have a look at the accommodation page
that mountain biking and the activities on our website www.tweedlove.com if you
associated with this event may be are looking for somewhere to stay. We’re
hazardous, that his/her participation is very grateful to Macdonald Cardrona
solely at his/her own risk and that he/she hotel for being our official accommodation
assumes full responsibility for any resulting partner – so they should be your first
injuries and damages that may occur. choice for somewhere to stay!
Every rider affirms that he/she is in good Other accommodation in the area can be
health. He/she declares that he/she is found at www.bestoftheborders.co.uk/
physically fit and capable to participate in peebles/peebles_taccommodation.htm
the event. Every rider understands it can
be a strenuous day out with significant
14COVID-19 GUIDANCE: MUST READ!
Pre-Event At Registration During Event After Event
Bring your own: Arrive at designated If you have to sneeze, Return timing chip
registration time only. cover your mouth and
• Hand sanitiser Super-keano early types nose with a tissue if
are not cool. Ditto lazy possible and then
Apply hand sanitiser
• Face covering always-late ones. dispose of it in bin.
• Water bottle Have Parental Consent Even though we There are no showers
forms and emergency love them, let’s skip or changing facilities
details ready handshakes, hugs, fist available
• Food
bumps and high fives for
Prepare to have your now Avoid crowds gathering
Wash your hands with soap temperature taken in the finish area and
and water (20 seconds)
Use provided hand remember your distancing!
before leaving home
If you have a high sanitiser stations
temperature you may not whenever possible
Stay at home if you’ve
be allowed to take part
experienced any of the
Keep 2m distance unless
Covid-19 symptoms in the
Do not move to start area overtaking
24 hours leading up to the
race until 10min before your
start time Wear face covering while
queueing
Follow one-way systems
in place
Do not share water
bottles
15THROUGHOUT THE EVENT
Avoid touching surfaces This event is a participant only event
If possible, download the Track &
with your hands, sharing equipment and spectators will not be allowed.
Trace app on your phone and turn
and touching Parents/Guardians should not
your phone’s Bluetooth on.
your mouth and face. congregate.
There will be hand sanitiser in each
Face masks must be worn at
loo and a hand sanitiser outside the Avoid using public transport
Registration, in bag/pocket during
loos. Please make use of this before and car sharing—just come on your
ride (in case of an accident) and
and after bike if you can!
while handing in your Time chip.
you touch the door to the loo.
Any participant developing symptoms after a session should
Hand hygiene – ensure to wash your hands for 20 seconds
immediately isolate and request a test straight away. You must
using hand sanitiser or soap and water. Participants should
notify the event organiser if you develop symptoms after the
wash/sanitise their hands after completing their ride or session.
session.
Tel 01721 588050 email: office@hillsideoutside.com
PARTICIPANTS MUST NOT ATTEND IF:
They have Covid-19 If they have They have returned
symptoms ( new been asked to from a country
Someone in
continuous cough, a self-isolate at home which is not on the
their household has
high temperature or a by the Scottish exemption from
Covid-19 symptoms
loss or change in taste Government Test and quarantine list in the
or smell) Protect system last 10 days
16Look after
our forest
You must wash your bike and
tyres thoroughly after riding,
to reduce the risk of forest
NEXT RACES: Join us again 17-19 September
diseases, which currently (and
seriously) threaten larch, ash
Pirelli King & for the TweedLove Bike Festival! Ride, and other species throughout
the UK. Thanks for your help.
Queen of the Hill race, demo a new bike, or just hang out The bike wash at Glentress is
31 July – 1 August at the UK’s best bike festival! free for this reason – please
use it!
Pirelli Tenduro tweedlove.com #tweedlovefest
More info here:
https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/
17 – 19 September keep-it-clean
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HIGH5 are delighted to support you at
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