Terms and conditions

• Riders are required to attend a Pre-Race briefing at the starting line, read briefing notes, and sign to confirm their agreement to follow the given instructions provided upon arrival in Oaxaca. 

• All riders must be self-sufficient during the duration of the event. Event organizers and staff are not responsible for the lack of preparation during the event. 

• Ensure that both yourself and your bike are in perfect working condition to complete at least 120 km of mixed-terrain. A standard road bike is NOT suitable for this event. Hydraulic brakes, knobby/wide tires, and a dropper post are advised, but not mandatory. 

• We kindly ask racers to disclose any allergies, health complications, or medical requirements to the organization team before the event. 

• If a racer is involved in an accident and is unable to decide to call emergency services, the rider agrees that a member of the race staff or a member of the public/another rider may call on their behalf.

• At any time before, during, and after the event, riders must conduct themselves in a manner that does not discredit themselves or the event organizers. Riders should be considerate of other users of trails, paths, byways, and public roads when riding on and off-road.

• Riders are expected to respect the territories through which the event travels. Remember that this is the home to many communities. Riders stopping for a break are advised to do so discreetly, without offending residents or other riders.

• The route may include sections of public roads. All Highway Code rules must be obeyed.

• Riders participating in the event must wear a helmet that complies with the latest EN1078, ANSI Z90/4, or SNELL standards. Any rider not conforming to this requirement will not be allowed to race