Idaho Enduro Series Rules

Idaho Enduro Series Rules
1. DESCRIPTION
The Idaho Enduro Series (IES) is a compilation of single day enduro and multiday mountain bike
festivals. Each event is made possible by the work and dedication of race promoters, volunteers, trail
advocacy groups and generous sponsors. The races at each event are designed to be the definitive
test for the mountain biker, with the focus on creating a great atmosphere, community, competition
and adventure for the competitor.
2. RACING LICENSES
No license is required to race in IES events.
3. AGE AND CATEGORIES
a. Age is based on rider’s age on December 31st of the competition year.
b. A minimum of 5 racers make a category, exceptions will be made for Juniors and Hardtail.
c. Racers must participate in 3 enduro races to compete in the series overall standings.
d. Racers may upgrade categories but their series points will be retroactively recalculated based on
potential placing in the higher category.
e. Racers may upgrade a category after the second race but series points will not carry over.
f. Races of the first series event that podium their category by more than 20% of the next racers
time will automatically be upgraded.
Enduro Categories
Pro Male
Expert Male – 18+
Expert Male Senior – 30+
Expert Male Masters – 40+
Sport Male – 18+
Sport Male Senior – 30+
Sport Male Masters – 40+
Veteran Open (50+)
Beginner Male
Junior Male 17 and under
Hardtail Open
Pro Female
Expert Female
Sport Female
Beginner Female
Junior Female 17 and under
Cross Country Categories
Expert Male 18+, 30+, 40+
Sport Male 18+, 30+, 40+
Beginner Male 18+, 30+, 40+
Veteran Open (50+)
Junior Male 11-14, 15-17
Expert Female 18+, 30+, 40+
Sport Female 18+, 30+, 40+
Beginner Female 18+, 30+, 40+
Junior Female 11-14, 15-17
Single Speed
4. COURSES
A. Enduro:
Race Stages
a. Enduro racing is about the best use of the trails and terrain available at a given venue. Rider
experience and enjoyment should be the focus for any course design.
b. All Race Stages will follow a predominantly descending route and focus on testing the rider’s
technical skill. It is expected that, in order to achieve the best riding possible, some climbs will
feature within Race Stages.
c. The General Classification (GC) of each race will be calculated by adding all Race Stage times
together.
d. The start and finish of each Race Stage will be clearly marked on the map supplied by the
organizer.
e. There is no minimum or maximum duration for a Race Stage.
Transfer Stages
a. The composition of each Transfer Stage is at the discretion of the organizer.
b. Mechanical uplift (chairlift, truck etc.), rider power (pedaling) or a combination of both is
acceptable.
B. Cross Country:
a. The composition of each Cross Country course is at the discretion of the organizer.
b. The course should be composed of a mixture of single and double track to allow ample
opportunities for passing and of sufficient length to allow multiple wave starts without riders
becoming bunched up.
c. Features of the course which are deemed “advance” are required to have a clearly marked “B”
line or be marked as a “dismount zone”.
C. Directions and Course Markings:
a. A course map will be produced by the organizer and displayed at registration and in Race
Headquarters. This map may also be published on the event website. Riders are required to
study the map and understand the race route before leaving the start. The course will be
available and completely marked for practice by noon the day before race day. Racers must
follow entire course, including transition stage routing.
b. Where two pieces of course tape, on opposite sides of the course, are installed, the riders must
pass between them. In these areas, missing, crossing or passing the course tape on the wrong
side will be deemed as course cutting.
c. In areas of open mountainside, an organizer can use a single pole to mark the direction of the
route. Riders can pass either side of a single pole. On long road or single track sections, an
organizer may place small single piece of course tape. These single pieces of tape act purely as
directional markers.
D. Course Cutting
a. Taking short cuts on course in order to gain an advantage can both damage the environment and
brings the sport and spirit of enduro mountain biking racing into disrepute.
b. Any rider trying to save time by choosing a line that lies outside of the marked course will be
disqualified.
c. Racers must follow entire course, including transition stage routing.
d. The Race Organizer may choose, in exceptional circumstances, to apply a time penalty, not a DQ
to a rider found to have cut the course without intention. However, any rider leaving the obvious
line must be aware that they risk a DQ.
5. TIMING
a. Each rider receives a timing chip on the morning of the event, which must be used as per
instructions.
b. Riders can start as soon as they reach the beginning of the race stage, there are no start times or
running order. However, Pro category riders will depart the first race stage first at a
predetermined time followed by the rest of the field.
c. There will be minimum 30 second time intervals between riders starting a race stage.
d. Depending on the nature of a course, time checks may be enforced along the course. If racer fails
to meet a time check they will be withdrawn from the race.
e. There will be a predetermined cut-off time to complete the entire course.
f. The timing system is accurate to the nearest second. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the
fastest final stage shall be awarded the fastest. In the event of a tie on the final stage, the
preceding stage time will be used until there is no tie.
g. After completing the course or withdrawing from the race, riders must report to timing tent and
turn in the timing chip. Racers who fail to return the timing chip will be responsible for the cost of
the chip and may not enter another IES event until the matter is resolved.
6. RESULTS
a. The General Classification (GC) of each race will be calculated by adding all Race Stage times
together.
b. Time bonuses may be given at the discretion of the Race Director for placing in a race of a
different discipline at the same venue (i.e. cross country, chainless races).
7. ENVIROMENTAL RULES
a. Enduro mountain bike racing allows us to ride into remote, backcountry areas of natural beauty. It
is of the upmost importance that all racers respect their environment and consider the impact they
leave behind for the local riding community.
b. No disposable goggle tear offs are allowed to be used.
c. The disposal of food packaging on the trail is strictly prohibited.
d. The Idaho Enduro Series reserves the right to penalize any rider whose actions are deemed to
seriously damage the local environment.
e. Riders must not store food and drinks on the trail (food stashes). Any rider found to be hiding or
retrieving foods from unofficial feed stations will be penalized.
8. SAFETY
a. An emergency action plan (EAP) will be available at race headquarters. The EAP will be reviewed
with all staff and volunteers prior to race.
b. The organizer will supply each competitor with emergency contact details that can be used in the
event of an accident on course.
c. Man Down Rule- if a racer comes across a downed racer, he/she is required to stop and see if
the down racer is uninjured before continuing on. If immediate medical aid is needed call 911 or
wait for the next racer to come by. Then one racer goes to inform a race official and one racer
stays with the down racer.
d. CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified bicycling helmets must be worn and buckled at ALL times while
on a bike. Racers caught by staff riding a bike without a helmet will receive a time penalty. Two
helmets are allowed to be carried (XC and full face). Body armor is allowed.
e. No Ipods, earphones or etc.
f. Each rider must be self-sufficient during the entire duration of the race. Personal responsibility
and self-sufficiency are a large part of the spirit of enduro racing and riders are encouraged to
carry adequate equipment for operating in mountainous environments. Each rider should
remember that they are solely responsible for themselves but should also help other competitors
on course where possible.
g. Only one frame, one front and rear suspension unit (fork/rear shock) and one pair of wheels can
be used by a competitor during a race.
h. Any rider needing to replace a wheel, frame or forks during the competition must present the
broken item at the race headquarters for review by the Race Director.
i. Any rider found to have replaced a named/marked part without consent from the Race Director
will be subject to disqualification.
j. It is strongly recommended that all competitors carry:
 Suitable backpack
 Waterproof jacket
 Emergency blanket
 Inner tubes/ puncture repair kit
 Multi tool
 Well maintained first aid kit
 Map
 Food and fluids
 Eye protection (glasses or goggles)
9. OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
a. Racers are encouraged to help fellow competitors on course.
b. Any competitor receiving outside assistance from a non-racer without prior agreement from the
Race Director will be disqualified. This includes using team staff/outside help to carry equipment
around the course or perform repairs during the race.
11. Individual Point Structure
*After 32nd place, points decrease by 1 point for each position.
a. In the event of a tie at the end of the series, the racer with the most points from the prior race
wins.
b. DNF racers will earn 1 point for their race.
12. ANTI-DOPING POLICY
The Enduro World Series organisers and EMBA will respect and assist any National Cycling Federation
operating anti-doping controls at Enduro World Series events.
Any competitor entering an EMBA event must follow any anti-doping procedure that may be asked of
them by an Enduro World Series organiser. With the interests of keeping enduro mountain biking clean
from the start and to avoid the spirit and reputation of enduro mountain bike racing from being brought
into disrepute, any cyclist, regardless of cycling discipline, who has previously been found guilty by any
court or regulatory body of any use of or involvement with banned, performance enhancing drugs will not
be entitled to compete or take part in any Enduro World Series event.
Any cyclist prevented from competing or taking part in any Enduro World Series event by virtue of the
foregoing paragraph may appeal to the Board of EMBA for exemption from that rule and in exceptional
circumstances the bike racing, the Board of EMBA reserve the right to maintain a zero tolerance
approach to drug taking in cycling and will communicate any appeal decision publicly.
Maximum event entry fee: 75 Euros
Men and
Women
Prize Money
(Euros)
1st
750
2nd
400
3rd
200
Event organisers are encouraged to pay more prize money than the minimum amounts stated above.
Overall Series prize money
Five percent of all income generated by EMBA through Enduro World Series Official Supporterships will
be awarded to the Enduro World Series winning Male and Female after the final round.
The total amount will be divided equally between the Men and Women.
Points Table
Position
Men
Women
Juniors
Open
Class
1
500
400
300
400
2
450
350
250
350
3
420
320
220
320
4
400
300
200
300
5
390
290
190
290
6
380
280
180
280
7
370
270
170
270
8
360
260
160
260
9
350
250
150
250
10
340
240
140
240
11
330
230
130
230
12
320
220
120
220
13
310
210
110
210
14
300
200
100
200
15
290
190
90
190
16
280
180
80
180
17
270
170
70
170
18
260
160
60
160
19
250
150
50
150
20
240
145
50
145
21
230
140
45
140
22
220
135
40
135
23
210
130
35
130
24
200
125
30
125
25
190
120
25
120
26
180
115
20
115
27
170
110
15
110
28
160
105
10
105
29
150
100
5
100
30
145
95
2
95
31
140
90
–
90
32
135
85
–
85
33
130
80
–
80
34
125
75
–
75
35
120
70
–
70
36
115
65
–
65
37
110
60
–
60
38
105
55
–
55
39
100
50
–
50
40
95
45
–
45
41
90
40
–
40
42
85
35
–
35
43
80
30
–
30
44
75
25
–
25
45
70
20
–
20
46
65
15
–
15
47
60
10
–
10
48
55
5
–
5
49
50
3
–
3
50
49
1
–
1
51
48
–
–
–
52
47
–
–
–
53
46
–
–
–
54
45
–
–
–
55
44
–
–
–
56
43
–
–
–
57
42
–
–
–
58
41
–
–
–
59
40
–
–
–
60
39
–
–
–
61
38
–
–
–
62
37
–
–
–
63
36
–
–
–
64
35
–
–
–
65
34
–
–
–
66
33
–
–
–
67
32
–
–
–
68
31
–
–
–
69
30
–
–
–
70
29
–
–
–
71
28
–
–
–
72
27
–
–
–
73
26
–
–
–
74
25
–
–
–
75
24
–
–
–
76
23
–
–
–
77
22
–
–
–
78
21
–
–
–
79
20
–
–
–
80
19
–
–
–
81
18
–
–
–
82
17
–
–
–
83
16
–
–
–
84
15
–
–
–
85
14
–
–
–
86
13
–
–
–
87
12
–
–
–
88
11
–
–
–
89
10
–
–
–
90
9
–
–
–
91
8
–
–
–
92
7
–
–
–
93
6
–
–
–
94
5
–
–
–
95
4
–
–
–
96
3
–
–
–
97
2
–
–
–
98
1
–
–
–