EVENT RULES
EQUIPMENT:
Tire Sizes: MTB Category - Maximum Tire Size of 3 Inches
Snow Bike Category - Minimum Tire Size of 3.7 Inches (larger may be
used)
Stud/Spike: Studs are permitted on tires regardless of
category Spike are prohibited on tires regardless of category (no
sharp protruding objects)
Bike/Frames: MTB Category - Any MTB bike may be used.
Cyclo Cross bikes may be used but are not recommended for this
course.
Lights: Headlamps or equivalent are required for this
event.
Helmets: Helmets are required for this event.
COMPETITION:
1. Start, 5:00 PM SHARP at the base of Golden
Peak. Wave start with MTB Wave then followed by Snow Bike
Wave. Men and Women will start together in their respective
categories.
2. Pre-Riding the course will be available starting at
4:00pm. You will not be able to access the last portion of
the course on the main race arena for Pre-Ride due to a conflicting
event. The last portion of the course on the main race arena
will only be available during the race.
3. There will be a pre-race meeting at 4:45pm at the start
line. All riders are required to attend.
4. We ask that athletes please seed themselves accordingly
at their category. No tripping, shoving or horseplay will be
tolerated and any athlete participating in foul play will be pulled
from the course and disqualified.
5. Course will be marked with reflective arrows, flashing
lights and tape sections.
6. Awards will take place following the competition at
6:45pm.
COURSE:
1. Lap Length = 1K (0.62mi)
2. Elevation Gain Per Lap = 170 Feet
3. Number of Laps = 8 laps
The course is entirely on snow. Course conditions will
depend entirely on weather conditions leading up to the event and
the day of the event. The course is normally on hard packed
groomed sections of the mountain. However, if it is snowing
day of or leading up to the event the course conditions could
vary.
All riders must complete all 8 laps or they will receive a DNF
for the event. Chip timing will be used for this event and
will record lap counts for timing purposes. All rider are
responsible counting their own laps. The organizer reserves
the right to change or adjust lap totals dependent on snow
conditions.
General Rules and Information
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY:
The competition is open to all interested athletes regardless of
state and/or country of residency. Competitors who are under
the age of 18 must register with a parent or legal guardian.
Competitors must be able to attend all scheduled events.
Athletes will be required to provide all their own equipment.
Further, athletes must abide by all applicable federal, state and
local laws and regulations during their participation in the Winter
Teva Mountain Games®.
PARTICIPATION:
Athletes agree to be bound by these Official Rules and all
decisions of Organizers. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify
any persons found tampering with, or otherwise abusing, any aspect
of the competition as solely determined by Organizers.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
Organizers will appoint judges and the decision of those judges
will be final. There will be no review of scoring / timing
even with the presence of TV cameras. Disputes with
Organizers and/or appointed judges will result in disqualification
of that athlete.
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS:
Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any athlete for any
reason, including, without limitation, acting in an unsafe,
unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner and/or with intent to
intimidate, threaten or harass, or harm another person. All
decisions with respect to the disqualification of an athlete shall
be made by Organizers and/or appointed judges. Failure to
comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules may
result in an athlete's disqualification and the forfeiture of
his/her interest in any prize. Organizers reserve the right to
amend these Official Rules at any time in its sole discretion, and
athletes shall have no recourse for any such changes or for any
failure (whether inadvertent or otherwise) by Organizers to follow
the stated rules. In the event that the competition is
canceled prior to the completion of the final event, no prizes will
be awarded. Any refunds are at the organizer's
discretion. Athletes will not be otherwise compensated
for any costs or expenses associated with their participation in
the competition.
ORGANIZERS:
The Winter Teva Mountain Games® will be organized and produced by
staff and contractors hired from and by the Vail Valley
Foundation. The decisions of Organizers regarding the
selection and elimination of athletes, the selection of finalists
and winners, and the production and administration of Winter Teva
Mountain Games® related events, and all other aspects of the event,
shall be final and binding in all respects. Organizers will not be
responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors
in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the
event.