POC King and Queen of the Hill
Sunday 27 May 2012, Glentress //
Event start: Peebles Hotel Hydro
TweedLove is stoked to present a new all-mountain enduro style race for Britain’s best trail centre.
We’re delighted to be working with POC – Swedish royalty when it comes to bike kit, to put together this race – it’s the headline gravity-enhanced event for TweedLove 2012.
The format:
All-mountain, TweedLove style. Timed stages on great trails around Glentress, featuring some cracking natural lines and some of the best man-made riding anywhere. You have to complete all the sections – tough climbs, massive descents and linking stages – and your worst stage result will be dropped from your overall result. Points are awarded depending on your finishing position for each stage, and the riders with the highest totals wear the crowns. After all, to be the King or Queen, you’ve got to rule the whole hill!
Practice is allowed, on certain sections only, the afternoon before and other stages will only be announced on race day – these will not be open for practice beforehand. The race hq, start and finish is at the legendary Peebles Hotel Hydro, who have some special offers on accommodation – but limited number of rooms available in offer so be quick.
Riders will have to make their way to the top of the hill, via a combination of timed and linking stages, and then come back down via more race and link stages. If you’re experienced in these events, you’ll find the course a lot of fun with some sweet and technical sections of trail to deal with at speed, but the event will also appeal to riders who are keen to have a try at this style of race – you’ll have a blast either way and can choose which sections to smash and when to ease up a bit. You can only ride each section once, and there’s an overall time limit you have to complete your ride within.
Race Information:
Start & finish: Peebles Hotel Hydro
Venue: Glentress Forest
Schedule:
Saturday 26 May:
11am – 1pm, Peebles Hotel Hydro. Race Registration
12noon – 5pm Unmarshalled practice: selected trail sections only
Sunday 27 May:
9am-12noon, Peebles Hotel Hydro.
Race Starts: First riders start 11am, last start time 1.15pm
Riders must complete all stages of the race within 4 hours
All riders off the course by 5pm
Prize presentations shortly after 5pm
(Timings are provisional – please check website for any changes)
Poorest stage result eliminated automatically from riders final score.
Points are awarded depending on where you finish in each stage. Riders with highest points score win.
Riders will be given a timing chip to ‘dib’ at start and finish of each stage.
These must be handed in at race hq/timing tent immediately on finishing the race.
Full race info available from TweedLove.com prior to race.
Solo entries only.
POC King & Queen of the Hill is sponsored by POC
POC is a Swedish company, built on a strong mission; to do everything they possibly can to save lives and reduce consequences of accidents for gravity sports athletes by developing and renewing what personal protection is all about. POC has, in many ways, already set a new standard when it comes to technical solutions, construction, material combinations and engineering. Their clean, minimal and bright helmets, armour, clothing, goggles and sunglasses are a breath of fresh air to the market.
TweedLove 2012 is sponsored by Alpine Bikes
Peebles Hotel Hydro special offer
Book during January – 50% off a 2012 break, June rate is £62.50 per person per night and includes dinner, bed & breakfast, leisure club facilities. At weekends it is usually a minimum 2-night stay.
The special offer mountain bikers’ rate is £49 per person per night in a single bedroom and includes bed & breakfast.
http://www.peebleshydro.co.uk/
The event will take place on the Forestry Commission Scotland’s Glentress Forest trails.
Event Rules, Terms & Conditions
POC King and Queen of the Hill
11am, Sunday 27 May 2012, Glentress
Practice Saturday 26 May
Race start and finish, registration etc Peebles Hotel Hydro, Peebles Scottish Borders EH45 8LX. The race takes place in the Forestry Commission Scotland’s Glentress Forest.
The race will be signposted from the major approach roads. Registration is in the event arena. Catering services are available on site. Changing facilities also close to the registration/transition area.
PLEASE NOTE: There is only limited parking at the hotel, please park on one side only of the main road outside the hotel. There are public car parks close by in Peebles, these will be shown in event details on TweedLove website, prior to race.
The POC King and Queen of the Hill is an enduro-style stage race for mountain bikes only. Riders must complete the entire race course within the set time limit. Points are awarded according to race finishing position and the riders with the highest total points are the winners. Each rider’s worst finishing position will be eliminated from their points total. All stages’ points values are equal. There will be two timed stages and at least three downhill stages, meaning all riders must include one uphill stage result in their points total.
At the end of the race hand your dibber/chip in to the timing tent to get your times for the day. Please make sure you check in at the timing/registration tent if you decide not to complete the race. We also ask that you bring a mobile phone, keep it switched on during the event and provide the number at registration.
Competitor Groupings
All entries are solo, for men and women – no team/combined entries.
Junior ages: 17 -18
Senior ages: 19 – 39
Vet ages: 40 – 49
Super ages: over 50
(Age categories: Category relates to rider’s age on date of event. eg If you turn 40 on day of race or before, you are a Vet.)
Prizes will be given to all category winners, and as many other people as possible! Prizegiving will start within 60 mins after the race finishes.
Registration/Entry
Registration is only available through the system on this website. Please bring your confirmation of entry with you on the day (for sign-on.)
Pre-entry will close at 17.00 on Tuesday 22 May 2012. Day entries may be available, but will incur £5 additional charge per entry.
All riders must sign on before the race – details available in event handbook, download from TweedLove website prior to race. Racers under age of 18 must be signed on by their Parent, or other legal guardian. No racers under 16 years old.
If the registered starter cannot attend the race, they have no right to reclaim the registration fee.
The organiser retains the right to change the advertised arrangements, stages or other details of the race if necessary.
Cancellation policy
If the safety of riders and staff becomes an issue we may have to cancel an event, or if we have to cancel the event for reasons outwith our control, this will be announced on our website as soon as possible before the event, and riders will receive a refund minus an admin fee.
If a race is cancelled due to adverse or dangerous conditions any time after 17.00 on the Thursday before the event we will refund a percentage of the entry fee taking in account any outlaid costs.
Number boards
Every rider will get a number board. Number boards must be fixed in front of the handlebar and should be readable throughout the competition.
Sign-on
Riders must sign on to receive their number boards. Sign on is on Saturday or Sunday at the times noted in the race notes/on website. Sign-on will be at race hq, on the lawns in front of the main Peebles Hydro hotel building.
Practice
No practice without number board and proper equipment. Practice is only permitted on the sections of course indicated, on the Saturday afternoon (the day before the race).
Equipment, safety, courtesy, common sense
The course features climbs and descents on a wide variety of trail surfaces. All riders must complete the entire course on the same bike and tyres – no bike/tyre changes permitted. In case of a mechanical failure leading to the need for major equipment replacement e.g. tyre, you must inform a marshal before restarting the race on the replacement.
Mandatory:
Helmet
Gloves
Bar-end plugs
Mobile phone
Recommended:
Protectors for elbows and knees
Full body cover and waterproof jacket if conditions cold/wet
Gloves with full hand protection
Failure to comply with gear regulations will result in disqualification.
Every rider is responsible for their bike and equipment. The condition, quality and construction should be suitable to ensure the safety of riders or other persons.
Helmets are compulsory and must be done up properly at each stage, either open or full face.
Gloves are mandatory. Pads are recommended.
Moving any posts holding course marking tape will result in disqualification from the event.
Bar end plugs must be fitted.
All competitors must sign on and pick up their number board before riding the course.
If you retire for any reason please inform the timing team at transition.
All instructions given by race officials must be observed.
Entries will be taken online and will be given on a first come first served basis.
All equipment used at an event must be fit for purpose and ridden / used at riders own risk.
The race is open to all professionals and hobby riders, no licence is required.
Responsibilities
Riders attend the race on their own account and at their own risk. The rider is responsible for the safety of his bike and clothes. The organisation is not responsible and cannot be held responsible for any injuries and/or damages as results of any action during the event.
Entrants must check the event website for important information updates prior to the race.
This agreement starts with the entry. The organisation reserves the right to make any necessary changes or even to cancel the whole race according to safety problems at any time in the race, official orders, government laws and other unforeseen events.
Protest
Protests against the result or disqualifications should be addressed to the Event Organisers.
Waiver of liability
Every rider understands and admits that his participation in the race is voluntary. He assumes full responsibility for any injuries or damages from his participation in the race. He recognises and understands that the activities may be hazardous, that his participation is solely at his own risk and that he assumes full responsibility for any resulting injuries and damages that may occur.
Every rider affirms, that he is in good health. He declares that he is physically fit and capable to participate in the race.
Every rider has to acknowledge that he has read and understand this entire waiver of liability and agrees to be legally bound by it.
Withdrawal
The racing officials hold the right to withdraw starters if they feel there is a danger for the starter or any other person.
In addition to this agreement the organisation refers to the safety rules and racing agreement defined by British Cycling and the UCI.
