RACE IS ON > february 2nd 2024
RULES & REGULATIONS
RIDERS /
RUNNERS:
The minimum
age for participation in adult categories is 18 years. The participant needs to
be at least 18 years old on 2nd February 2024 (event day).
UCI
POINTS RANKING – QATARI ELITE RIDERS ONLY
Participants
in the men's or women's category seeking to compete in the UCI category, with
the intention of having their race results contribute to their riders'
cumulative UCI point ranking, must enroll as UCI pro-elite category riders
during the online registration process. At this juncture, it is mandatory for
them to furnish their UCI international racing license numbers. Qataris and
expats residing in Qatar have the option to apply for a UCI license through the
Qatar Cycling Federation.
CUT-OFF TIMES:
·
Cut-off time (Run) on Dune
3 at 16K is at 9:30 AM – (3 hours of running)
·
Cut-off time at the finish
line for all is at 11:00 AM - (4.5 hours of running and 4 hours of cycling)
MEDICAL:
Participants
must confirm their good health and adequate training. The race organizers
retain the authority to halt a rider's participation based on medical advice
from an official race medic or any recognized medical doctor designated by the
organizers. The decision of the race organizers in this matter is deemed final.
BICYCLES:
Only
mountain bikes and fat bikes in excellent working condition and prepared for
racing will be permitted to commence the race. To qualify as "race
ready," the following conditions must be met:
· The front number
board must be securely affixed and visible from the front;
· The bike should
be in a safe operational state, as determined at the discretion of the
commissaire;
· Handlebar ends
and extensions must be securely plugged and devoid of sharp or jagged edges;
· The use of
tribars and bladed wheels is prohibited;
· Bicycles are
allowed to be propelled solely through a chainset and the rider's leg action,
without any form of assistance, be it electrical or otherwise.
HELMETS
AND CLOTHING
Each rider
must wear a helmet at all times while riding during the race. Appropriate
riding attire, including a shirt, must be worn at all times.
RIDER
IDENTIFICATION
Rider must
display his/hers race number at all times. Bike numbers must remain firmly
fixed on the front of the bike, and may not be obscured by cables or any other
item. Back numbers must be attached to the rider at all times in a visible
position either on the rider's jersey or on the back of his/her hydration pack.
Race numbers may not be modified or mutilated in any way, including cutting,
adding stickers, removing existing stickers or trimming. Podium finishers must
be present at the finish line awards ceremony.
RACE
START
The start
chute becomes accessible 45 minutes prior to the race's commencement, unless
otherwise communicated. Differential start zones will be assigned, with riders
entering the UCI category starting at the front and receiving a formal call-up.
Riders are required to gather in the start paddock, situated immediately
adjacent to the start line, no later than 10 minutes before the race begins.
Seeded starting zones will close precisely 5 minutes before the scheduled start
time. Late-arriving riders must initiate the race from the rear of the field.
Participants are expected to enter the start zone with their bikes and, once
entered, remain in the start zone with their bikes.
ROUTE
Riders must
complete the full designated route and distance of the race. Only riders who
complete the race within the maximum cut off time will qualify as official race
finishers. The actual race distance or route may vary from the published or
briefed distance. A rider must at all times follow the official route, look for
the flags indicating the route and obey the directions of the course marshals,
and may not take any shortcuts or take any other advantage of a similar nature
against competitors. The responsibility for following the official route lies
with each rider. Riders who exit the route for any reason must return to the
course at the same point from which they exited. There will be checkpoints on
each sand dune. Riders that are not detected when passing the checkpoints may
be disqualified.
RACE
TIMING
No rider may
carry more than 1 transponder at any time, and no rider may pass his/her
transponder on to anyone else at any time. Timing will start with the start of
the race. The start line will remain open for 15 minutes after the start time.
Any rider who cannot make his/her start time must report to the commissaire
within 15 minutes of the start time to request approval for a late start. No
rider is allowed to start late without approval. If no approval for a late
start has been given, the rider will be considered a DNS (did not start), hence
receive no result. The maximum race time will not be adjusted for any rider who
is permitted a late start and/or who started in a start zone with a later start
time than his / her own. Any rider not able to complete the race for whatever
reason will be transported to the race finish.
SAFETY
The race
does not have exclusive use of the area during the race. Official cars will
ensure the safety of riders, however other traffic must be observed at all
times during the race. Instructions of marshals must be strictly adhered to.
REGISTRATION
AND BRIEFING
No refunds
will be given if you decide not to race or are unable to participate. However,
the entry can be transferred to another person up to 10 days prior to the
event. Contact us via email to arrange the transfer, the service
cost is QAR 20.
Race pack
collection takes place 2 days prior to the event in Doha (location to be
determined). There will be no bib collection on race morning. Riders must
report to registration and bring any form of ID with a photograph on it or the
UCI license. False information in race registration will result in
disqualification. A pre-race briefing will take place at the time and place
indicated on the race website.
NUTRITION
AND HYDRATION
The Al Adaid
Desert Challenge passes through extreme terrain with no natural water or shade.
The sun reflects off the sand, strengthening its effects. Participants
ultimately have the responsibility to carry water and nutrition with them. The
race organisers provide water at official water points on the route in average
on every 3,5 km. THIS IS INTENDED FOR DRINKING ONLY. Excessive use is not
permitted and may deprive your fellow athletes. Nutrition will be available at
three points for bike and two points for run.
SECONDING
AND OUTSIDE SUPPORT
No seconding
or outside assistance is permitted under any circumstances. For purposes
hereof, “outside assistance” includes physical assistance by any person other
than a fellow competitor or accredited water point staff at official water
points on the route. Drafting is allowed between riders, their team partners
and fellow competitors, but no rider may draft behind an outcast rider or any
person who is not a participant in the race. No other form of drafting is
permitted whatsoever, including but not limited to drafting behind private
vehicles, motor cycles, trucks and official race vehicles. Specific escort or
seconding vehicles has to be approved by the race organisers and may drive
behind the race convoy.
PRIZE
MONEY
To be
eligible for your prize money, first three riders in each category have to
attend the awarding ceremony after the race. In case a participant doesn’t show
up, the prizes will be distributed to other participants in the same category.
I.e. If the winner doesn’t show up, the second placed rider will receive his/her
prize, the third will receive second place prize and so on. There will be no
duplication of cash prizes.
MEDICAL
AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Medical
assistance will be supplied by the race organisers with 4×4 vehicles. Air
ambulance will be notified and will be on standby. Technical assistance will be
provided for riders from local bike shops. Sweeper / broom wagon 4×4 vehicles
will be driving at the back of the race behind the last rider to assist anyone
who can’t finish the race for whatever reason.
ENVIRONMENTAL
AND ETHICAL
Riders must
respect the environment at all times, and no littering or damage to the
environment will be tolerated. In particular, but without limiting the
generality of this rule, the following actions are specifically prohibited:
· Throwing away of
water bottles (except on water points).
· Deviating from
the route.
· Smoking at any
point on the route is not permitted.
PROTESTS
Any protests
must be submitted in writing, on the official protest sheets provided in the
race office, to the commissaire after the rider has crossed the finish line,
within the allocated time period set out below:
· A deposit of
QAR250 must accompany any protest, before the protest will be considered.
· If the protest
is upheld, the deposit will be refunded. If the protest is not upheld, the
deposit will be forfeited and donated for development of the race.
· Race protests
must be submitted within 2 hours of the rider crossing the finish line.
· Result protests
must be submitted within 2 hours of posting of preliminary results.
DOPING
The race
organisers reserve the right to test all riders for doping and/or the use of
any illegal substances. All test results will be forwarded to national cycling
federations, and positive results will lead to penalties. Any person who is
under provisional or final sanction by an Anti-Doping Organisation with
jurisdiction under the WADA Code (a “person under sanction”) is prohibited from
participating or being involved in the race, whether as a rider, team manager
or official or in any other capacity whatsoever. Should the race organisers
only become aware that any rider, team manager or official is a person under
sanction after having accepted such rider’s entry and/or team manager or
official’s participation in the race, such entry or right of participation
shall immediately be cancelled. Whilst the Al Adadid Challenge will endeavour
to take all reasonable steps to recover any prize money paid to a party who has
been disqualified from the official results due to a doping violation, the
organizer cannot be held liable by any party for damages suffered as a result
of the loss of any such prize money.
CODE OF
CONDUCT
All riders
are expected to display good sportsmanship at all times, and must not use
offensive or abusive language during the race, act in an unsporting manner, be
disrespectful to the officials or ignore the race regulations.
RACE IS ON > february 2nd 2024
RULES & REGULATIONS
RIDERS / RUNNERS:
The minimum age for participation in adult categories is 18 years. The participant needs to be at least 18 years old on 2nd February 2024 (event day).
UCI POINTS RANKING – QATARI ELITE RIDERS ONLY
Participants in the men's or women's category seeking to compete in the UCI category, with the intention of having their race results contribute to their riders' cumulative UCI point ranking, must enroll as UCI pro-elite category riders during the online registration process. At this juncture, it is mandatory for them to furnish their UCI international racing license numbers. Qataris and expats residing in Qatar have the option to apply for a UCI license through the Qatar Cycling Federation.
CUT-OFF TIMES:
· Cut-off time (Run) on Dune 3 at 16K is at 9:30 AM – (3 hours of running)
· Cut-off time at the finish line for all is at 11:00 AM - (4.5 hours of running and 4 hours of cycling)
MEDICAL:
Participants must confirm their good health and adequate training. The race organizers retain the authority to halt a rider's participation based on medical advice from an official race medic or any recognized medical doctor designated by the organizers. The decision of the race organizers in this matter is deemed final.
BICYCLES:
Only mountain bikes and fat bikes in excellent working condition and prepared for racing will be permitted to commence the race. To qualify as "race ready," the following conditions must be met:
· The front number board must be securely affixed and visible from the front;
· The bike should be in a safe operational state, as determined at the discretion of the commissaire;
· Handlebar ends and extensions must be securely plugged and devoid of sharp or jagged edges;
· The use of tribars and bladed wheels is prohibited;
· Bicycles are allowed to be propelled solely through a chainset and the rider's leg action, without any form of assistance, be it electrical or otherwise.
HELMETS AND CLOTHING
Each rider must wear a helmet at all times while riding during the race. Appropriate riding attire, including a shirt, must be worn at all times.
RIDER IDENTIFICATION
Rider must display his/hers race number at all times. Bike numbers must remain firmly fixed on the front of the bike, and may not be obscured by cables or any other item. Back numbers must be attached to the rider at all times in a visible position either on the rider's jersey or on the back of his/her hydration pack. Race numbers may not be modified or mutilated in any way, including cutting, adding stickers, removing existing stickers or trimming. Podium finishers must be present at the finish line awards ceremony.
RACE START
The start chute becomes accessible 45 minutes prior to the race's commencement, unless otherwise communicated. Differential start zones will be assigned, with riders entering the UCI category starting at the front and receiving a formal call-up. Riders are required to gather in the start paddock, situated immediately adjacent to the start line, no later than 10 minutes before the race begins. Seeded starting zones will close precisely 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late-arriving riders must initiate the race from the rear of the field. Participants are expected to enter the start zone with their bikes and, once entered, remain in the start zone with their bikes.
ROUTE
Riders must complete the full designated route and distance of the race. Only riders who complete the race within the maximum cut off time will qualify as official race finishers. The actual race distance or route may vary from the published or briefed distance. A rider must at all times follow the official route, look for the flags indicating the route and obey the directions of the course marshals, and may not take any shortcuts or take any other advantage of a similar nature against competitors. The responsibility for following the official route lies with each rider. Riders who exit the route for any reason must return to the course at the same point from which they exited. There will be checkpoints on each sand dune. Riders that are not detected when passing the checkpoints may be disqualified.
RACE TIMING
No rider may carry more than 1 transponder at any time, and no rider may pass his/her transponder on to anyone else at any time. Timing will start with the start of the race. The start line will remain open for 15 minutes after the start time. Any rider who cannot make his/her start time must report to the commissaire within 15 minutes of the start time to request approval for a late start. No rider is allowed to start late without approval. If no approval for a late start has been given, the rider will be considered a DNS (did not start), hence receive no result. The maximum race time will not be adjusted for any rider who is permitted a late start and/or who started in a start zone with a later start time than his / her own. Any rider not able to complete the race for whatever reason will be transported to the race finish.
SAFETY
The race does not have exclusive use of the area during the race. Official cars will ensure the safety of riders, however other traffic must be observed at all times during the race. Instructions of marshals must be strictly adhered to.
REGISTRATION AND BRIEFING
No refunds will be given if you decide not to race or are unable to participate. However, the entry can be transferred to another person up to 10 days prior to the event. Contact us via email to arrange the transfer, the service cost is QAR 20.
Race pack collection takes place 2 days prior to the event in Doha (location to be determined). There will be no bib collection on race morning. Riders must report to registration and bring any form of ID with a photograph on it or the UCI license. False information in race registration will result in disqualification. A pre-race briefing will take place at the time and place indicated on the race website.
NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
The Al Adaid Desert Challenge passes through extreme terrain with no natural water or shade. The sun reflects off the sand, strengthening its effects. Participants ultimately have the responsibility to carry water and nutrition with them. The race organisers provide water at official water points on the route in average on every 3,5 km. THIS IS INTENDED FOR DRINKING ONLY. Excessive use is not permitted and may deprive your fellow athletes. Nutrition will be available at three points for bike and two points for run.
SECONDING AND OUTSIDE SUPPORT
No seconding or outside assistance is permitted under any circumstances. For purposes hereof, “outside assistance” includes physical assistance by any person other than a fellow competitor or accredited water point staff at official water points on the route. Drafting is allowed between riders, their team partners and fellow competitors, but no rider may draft behind an outcast rider or any person who is not a participant in the race. No other form of drafting is permitted whatsoever, including but not limited to drafting behind private vehicles, motor cycles, trucks and official race vehicles. Specific escort or seconding vehicles has to be approved by the race organisers and may drive behind the race convoy.
PRIZE MONEY
To be eligible for your prize money, first three riders in each category have to attend the awarding ceremony after the race. In case a participant doesn’t show up, the prizes will be distributed to other participants in the same category. I.e. If the winner doesn’t show up, the second placed rider will receive his/her prize, the third will receive second place prize and so on. There will be no duplication of cash prizes.
MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Medical assistance will be supplied by the race organisers with 4×4 vehicles. Air ambulance will be notified and will be on standby. Technical assistance will be provided for riders from local bike shops. Sweeper / broom wagon 4×4 vehicles will be driving at the back of the race behind the last rider to assist anyone who can’t finish the race for whatever reason.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ETHICAL
Riders must respect the environment at all times, and no littering or damage to the environment will be tolerated. In particular, but without limiting the generality of this rule, the following actions are specifically prohibited:
· Throwing away of water bottles (except on water points).
· Deviating from the route.
· Smoking at any point on the route is not permitted.
PROTESTS
Any protests must be submitted in writing, on the official protest sheets provided in the race office, to the commissaire after the rider has crossed the finish line, within the allocated time period set out below:
· A deposit of QAR250 must accompany any protest, before the protest will be considered.
· If the protest is upheld, the deposit will be refunded. If the protest is not upheld, the deposit will be forfeited and donated for development of the race.
· Race protests must be submitted within 2 hours of the rider crossing the finish line.
· Result protests must be submitted within 2 hours of posting of preliminary results.
DOPING
The race organisers reserve the right to test all riders for doping and/or the use of any illegal substances. All test results will be forwarded to national cycling federations, and positive results will lead to penalties. Any person who is under provisional or final sanction by an Anti-Doping Organisation with jurisdiction under the WADA Code (a “person under sanction”) is prohibited from participating or being involved in the race, whether as a rider, team manager or official or in any other capacity whatsoever. Should the race organisers only become aware that any rider, team manager or official is a person under sanction after having accepted such rider’s entry and/or team manager or official’s participation in the race, such entry or right of participation shall immediately be cancelled. Whilst the Al Adadid Challenge will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to recover any prize money paid to a party who has been disqualified from the official results due to a doping violation, the organizer cannot be held liable by any party for damages suffered as a result of the loss of any such prize money.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All riders are expected to display good sportsmanship at all times, and must not use offensive or abusive language during the race, act in an unsporting manner, be disrespectful to the officials or ignore the race regulations.