Riders need to complete at least one lap of the prologue course on the motorcycle they are using for the rest of the event so their time can determine the starting order for the first day off road. The prologue qualifying will be held in each grade with Bronze going first then Silver and Gold. The top 15 riders in each grade will be able to enter the finals. There will be three finals races Gold, Silver and Bronze. If riders do not complete one lap of the prologue course, they will receive a 30 min penalty and will start at the rear of the field on day one. No Prologue for Iron Class.
Prologue time penalties (changed from last year)
All motorcycles will be scrutineered on Friday 25th at sign in from 2pm for their worthiness. All motorcycles must have a working headlight, taillight. All motorcycles will be expected to have a fuel range of a minimum of 50km. Riders will be supplied with a race number for their bikes which must be fitted before scrutineering.
Please note: Bikes that DO NOT have a proper working headlight unit will not be able to start.
It is up to riders to get their own fuel to the main fuel dump (Lunch stop) each day. Use family, friends, or team up with other riders to make it easier.
Also, riders will have to supply one full 20 litre fuel container each that we can take to the remote fuel stop for them each day (un serviced stop). Riders will pass through the remote fuel stop twice and go to the main fuel/lunch stop once.
Directions will be supplied at the first riders briefing of the location of the main fuel check point. Helpers and spectators will not be allowed to the remote fuel stop.
It is up to the riders to name/identify their own fuel container.
Environmental mats must be used at each fuel stop under each bike to catch any spilt fuel/oils. (Absorbent material e.g. carpet etc) Refer to Penalties.
Each day will have a medic and ambulance based at the main fuel stop. Out on the course there will be mobile first aiders on motorcycles and in vehicles.
Riders are expected to carry the following equipment to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
Survival Kits will be checked at scrutineering and throughout the event.
Each day riders will have to follow the course on their GPS and pass-through check points;
Failure to do this will incur time and exclusion penalties.
We will be extremely hard on speeding as there are many people out and about in the forest which can be very hazardous.