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General Race Rules
(Please also note additional Relay Rules at the bottom of this page)
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Enduroman Ltd will start the clock at the Marble Arch London and
stop the clock at the Arc de Triomphe Paris on your arrival. The
clock will not be stopped for any reason unless the challenge is
aborted.
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If in the event of a road closure, or any other incident of
unforeseen circumstance that adds distance or time onto the routes, the
finishing time will remain the same with no time being subtracted.
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The athlete, support crew or any other relevant persons must follow
all instructions given by the Enduroman official.
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Athletes will start the run stage no longer than 48 hours before
their allocated swim start time. The is known as the 'Relevant
Time'.
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The swimmer must be prepared
to swim on ANY day of the neap or spring tide that they are booked
onto.
If the swimmer decides not to make themselves available for ANY date
of THAT tide, they will lose all monies paid to all parties. Whether the swim is booked on a neap or spring tide, Enduroman's
obligation is the organisation of the event so that swim starts ON THAT TIDE ONLY.
Neap and spring tides vary in length from 4 to sometimes 11 days, so
it is not possible to provide a cut-off time. If the swim is delayed by considerable time
that it it not commence on THAT tide, athletes may chose to miss the swim and attempt the bike
stage. Athletes may return after the bike stage and attempt
the swim as long as it can be completed within 7 days from the
'relevant time', however this would not be classed as a successful
A2A attempt. In the event of bad weather after the completion
of the run, the
athlete may wait in Dover until the last swimming opportunity on
THAT tide. If a swim is not possible at all, the athlete may chose
to start the bike stage immediately after being notified of a
'no-swim'. (which must commence within 12 hours) or start the
event again on another available date. This must be an
available date common to both the same boat pilot, the athlete and
Enduroman. All monies would be returned to the athlete
minus the £1000 deposit and any new challenge would require a fresh
application. This fee covers the organisation of the run stage
plus waiting time in Dover. If the athlete decides to start the bike stage
without attempting the swim then no monies will be returned.
In any case, Enduroman will reserve a maximum of 13 days to
cover each athlete's challenge starting 48 hours before the
first day of THAT tide (not the athletes 'relevant time' or
allocated swim start time If for any reason the challenge can not go ahead during
this time, the athlete must re book the challenge on an available
date that it common to both THE SAME boat pilot and Enduroman.
This would normally in one or possibly two years time.
Available Enduroman dates can be viewed
here.
Challenge example:
Athlete X is booked to swim as number 2 position on the neap tide of
1st to 6th September. Therefore their allocated swim date /
time is approximately 04.00 on 2nd September. X can start the run stage no earlier
than 04:00am on 31st August. If X's swim is delayed in Dover due to bad weather, the
last available swim date would be the first high tide on 6th
September (last day of THAT tide). If X is unable to start the run due to bad weather in
Dover, the last opportunity to swim would be the 6th September,
therefore the last opportunity to start the run stage would be 4th
September (or possibly the 5th if X is able to run to Dover and
recover before the swim within 24 hours).
The 13 day period that is reserved would therefore be:
Start: 48 hours before the first high tide of THAT tide (1st
September). This would be around 4.00am on 30th August.
Finish: 13 days after the above start time. This would be 12th
September.
(Allowing X to swim on the last day of THAT NEAP TIDE)
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Athletes may have a maximum of 12
hours recovery from when Enduroman decides that the pilot boat has
moored at Calais harbour, until the start of the bike stage.
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The Enduroman race director will be with
you throughout the challenge to ensure the routes and mode of travel
along those routes are adhered to and will act as an official witness to your achievement.
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If for any reason the attempt fails
Enduroman Ltd can in no way be held responsible.
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Enduroman Ltd has the final say in
calling a stop to the attempt.
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If you do not succeed with the first
Enduroman Arch to Arc attempt and
decide to make any other attempt you will make it through Enduroman
Ltd.
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You, your business or any one
associated with you or your business will not attempt to take
athletes on a London to Paris Challenge or a Challenge very similar
to the one you are attempting with Enduroman Ltd.
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All decisions regarding the event, including timings and welfare of
the athlete will only be made between Enduroman, the athlete and the
boat pilot.
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The routes will then be sent out no earlier than 2 weeks before the
challenge start date.
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Running must always be single file, on the far left side of the
track or pavement.
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Cycling must always be in single file observing the Enduroman
drafting rule: (10m from the back edge of the lead cyclists back wheel
to the front edge of the rear cyclist’s front wheel).
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Athletes, support crews, and staff must not litter, mark, or
pollute the landscape or environment.
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All racers, crew and staff must display courtesy, decorum, and
sportsmanship at all times.
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It is imperative, that all athletes fully prepare themselves for
this challenge. Under no
circumstances, will any athlete be allowed to continue with the race if it's deemed unsafe by an
Enduroman official to continue.
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At race registration,
athletes must provide a list in an
envelope of the mobile contact numbers for the athlete (who must carry a
workable mobile phone at all time other than the swim) and all support
crew members during the race, detailing who will be the support driver
for each day.
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All athletes will be weighed before the
start of the race wearing
running shorts, running shoes and a short sleeve running vest / t-shirt. Athletes may be weighed at different points during the race.
An official may request the weighing of an athlete at any stage
during the event. If at
these check points, the athlete weights LESS than 90% of their original
recorded weight, then the athlete will not be allowed to continue until
he/she reaches this minimum weight.
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Due to the adverse weather conditions in the area, Enduroman
reserve the right to alter the events activities or distances without
prior notice to the athlete and without refund.
Legal and Bureaucratic
Issues
1.
All athletes must follow and complete the entire application and
entry process with Enduroman return the Enduroman contract, deposit,
Federation and medical forms before the stipulated times.
The medical form needs to be signed by their doctor after 1st
January in the year of the event. All medical forms must be returned to
Enduroman before 1st April in the year of their attempt. For relay
teams, the team captain must collect all of their team's completed
medical forms and return them to Enduroman before 1st April in the year
of their attempt.
All athletes / teams must abide by the terms of the Enduroman rules,
terms and conditions. They must also abide by the Channel Swimming
& Piloting Federation's / Channel Swimming Association's and their
pilots rules, terms and conditions. Failing to do so will be seen
as not abiding by the Enduroman terms and conditions which may result in
the athlete's entry being cancelled without return of any payments being
made.
All athletes by signing the Enduroman contract agree to the terms upon
it plus any additions terms and conditions listed here: http://www.enduroman.com/a2a/thechallenge.html
2.
All vehicle and drivers must be fully insured / licensed.
3.
All athletes and at least one crew member for each entrant must
attend the athlete Check-In and all of the Pre-Race Briefing. Those
racers who do not complete the scheduled check-in and attend the
briefing will not be allowed to participate. No exceptions.
4.
All athletes must be willing to submit a a blood sample before,
during or immediately after the event. The percentage of red blood cells
will be measured. The limits are 48% for women and 50% for men.
Any athlete providing a sample higher than these readings will be
disqualified and listed as 'BANNED FOR DOPING' in the results.
5.
No TV, film, or video crew, person, producer, director or other
broadcast media representative may accompany or cover any racer or the
race itself without the specific written permission of the Race
Director.
6.
All reports to the media relevant to the Enduroman Arch to Arc
before during and after the challenge will mention Enduroman Ltd and
its support. The event will only be referred to as the Enduroman
Arch to Arc, and never just Arch to Arc
7. Publicity and promotion of photo’s
Films etc relevant to the Enduroman Arch to Arc Challenge will
be shared equally between us to promote our companies.
8. The use of the Enduroman logos may
be used only with the permission of Enduroman Ltd.
9. Enduroman will be informed of,
and given a copy of all
press released before publication.
10.
The event will be referred to on all publications including websites
at the Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon. Under no circumstances
shall the event be referred to as just the Arch to Arc. These
include social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Blogger
etc.
Support Crew and
Assistance
1.
Each athlete must be accompanied by a support crew comprised of
at least one four-wheeled motor vehicle and one crew members - who is
legally licensed to drive and
can speak English - at all times. Each athlete must have his
or her own personal support crew and vehicle.
2.
Athletes must progress under their own power without drafting,
helping, pushing, supporting, or any other type of physical assistance.
Athletes may use hiking sticks, ski poles, or the like.
3.
Athletes may not be accompanied on
the run course at any given time while making forward progress on
the race course. Support crews must NOT cycle with the athletes either
on the bike or run courses.
This includes supporters "shadowing" the athlete either to the
front or to he rear.
4.
Crew members may not use illegal drugs or stimulants, as well as
alcohol of any kind, during the race or at any official race event or
activitie.
5.
Their will only be one support vehicle with the athlete at any one
time on courses which will consist of a maximum of driver, co-drive
/ feeder and the Enduroman official (3 persons in total).
Other vehicles including supporters or film crews may use their own
vehicles but must not obstruct the event and must follow any
instructions given by Enduroman concerning the event.
6. Only 2 support crew members will
be allowed on the boat.
Support Vehicles
1.
Support vehicles may not be wider than 78" in width, as
stated in the manufacturer specifications. Small Cars and Minivans are
recommended. Oversize vans and trucks, or other types of oversize
vehicles are strongly discouraged. Motorhomes and RVs are specifically
not allowed on the race course.
2.
All support vehicles must have their headlights on whenever the
engine is running, 24 hours a day.
3.
All race vehicles must have highly visible signage on the back of
the vehicle stating "CAUTION CYCLIST / RUNNER ON ROAD," as provided by
athlete. Magnetic, reflective,
professionally made signs for this purpose can be made to order by your
local sign shop instead.
4.
All support vehicles must also have these signs
easily visible on all four sides. This type of sign can be made, for
example, using yellow, white, or pink adhesive shelf paper with at least
6 inch letters. This should be done in advance of coming to the event.
Magnetic, reflective, professionally made signs for this purpose can be
made to order by your local sign shop.
5.
Vehicle windows may not be blocked or obstructed with any
signage, paint, or the like.
6.
Vehicles must "leapfrog" the runners / cyclists at all times.
Attempt to make each "leapfrog" at least 1 mile (run) or 3 miles
(cycle) or more in
length along the same road.
Navigation is Enduroman's responsibility. The support
crew and athlete must follow all instructions bythe Enduroman official.
To
ensure that an athlete takes a correct turning, best practice is to park
the support vehicle legally forward of the junction then walk back to
this junction to direct the runner / cyclist. Runners / Cyclists may not be
"shadowed" (driving a vehicle at the cyclists speed) either in
front or behind the cyclists, and vehicles must not "caravan"
(drive together, like a train, at any speed). Driving may never be at
the speed of any racer. Driving must be done at the speed of traffic,
never slowing down to encourage, talk to, or lend assistance to any
athlete while moving. All assistance must be provided by pedestrian crew
members; handing off of supplies from the vehicle is never allowed.
9.
Vehicles must be parked completely off the road surface whenever
they are stopped (with all four tyres left right of ground road
markings). Many areas of the route have very little shoulder for parking
so care must be taken when choosing stopping places. When
stopping/parking, vehicles may not stop on the right side of the road.
All stopping/parking must be on the left side of the road, in a LEGAL
parking space.
10.
All vehicles must obey the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway
Code.
Safety and Medical Issues
1.
Remember, at all times and in all situations, safety is the most
important issue. This means safety for athletes, crew, staff, and the
general public. The roads are not closed for this event and are, in
fact, quite busy with tourist and local traffic.
2.
I.V.s (intravenous fluids) are not permitted during the race. If
an athlete receives an I.V. during the race, for any reason, then that
athlete is disqualified and must withdraw from the race and the race
course.
3.
Athletes and crew members must wear reflective material facing in
all four directions, as well as blinking LED lights facing front and
rear, at night. Crew members are to wear
reflective material during the day and night whilst road-side.
4.
Athletes are responsible for both their own and their crew’s
actions; crews are responsible for both their own and their athlete’s
actions.
5.
Always look and listen both ways before crossing the highways.
Remember that drivers will not expect to encounter an athlete or parked
vehicle out on the course. Remember we are on public roads. Athletes
should not cross over any highway more than necessary; crew should cross
the highway carefully to bring assistance to their racer.
6. Enduroman Ltd has the final say in
all matters of safety.
7. The Enduroman medical form needs to be signed by their doctor after 1st
January in the year of the event. All medical forms must be returned to
Enduroman before 1st April in the year of their attempt. For relay
teams, the team captain must collect all of their team's completed
medical forms and return them to Enduroman before 1st April in the year
of their attempt.
Leaving the Course or
Withdrawing
1.
Every inch of the course must be travelled by each athlete. In
the event of a routing error, e.g., wrong turn, the athlete must return
back to the exact original spot where he/she left the course and
continue cycling / running from that location. There will be no
allowance made for lost time or miles ran / cycled in the wrong
direction.
2.
If an athlete needs to leave the course, his/her crew must note
the exact location and inform an Enduroman official. Athletes may only leave the course for appropriate
reasons such as rest or medical attention. Focus must be kept on the
speedy completion of the course.
3.
If an athlete withdraws, he/she or his/her crew must contact the
Enduroman official immediately.
Rule Enforcement and
Penalties
1.
Race rules are designed to provide a safe and fair experience for
everyone involved and to help ensure our ability to produce the race
again next year.
2.
Major rule infractions by athletes or their crew, especially
those regarding "cheating," will result in immediate
disqualification of the athlete.
3.
Other, lesser offences will result in the following cumulative
time penalties:
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First Penalty: One Hour
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Second Penalty: Disqualification
4.
Time penalties are imposed at the conclusion of the event.
5.
The Race Director has the authority, at any time, to overrule any
rule or invent a new rule based on extenuating, unforeseen, and/or
unusual circumstances and/or to maintain the integrity and fair play
necessary for the successful completion, and continuation, of the race.
The Race Director has ultimate authority in regards to all rules, their
interpretation, and their enforcement. There is neither “appeals
committee” nor an "appeals process." All entrants in the
race, and their support crews, willingly acknowledge this fact, as well
as all other race rules, by attending the race in any capacity.
6.
In all cases and circumstances, it is the intent, and spirit, of
the rules which will govern their implementation and enforcement.
Finally
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Have fun and keep smiling!
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