Rules of the Czech Cup T-Mobile Czech Enduro Series 2023

1.DATES AND LOCATION OF RACES

26.-28.5.2023 ENDURO RACE KOUTY

23.-25.6.2023 ENDURO RACE KLÍNOVEC

21.-23.7.2023 ENDURO RACE KRALIČÁK

25.-27.8.2023 ENDURO RACE MORÁVKA

08.-10.9.2023 ENDURO RACE ŠPIČÁK

22.-24.9.2023 ENDURO RACE KLÍNY

2. FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM AND REGISTRATION
Registration for the race takes place via the registration system (RS) at www.enduroserie.cz

Friday from 16:00 to 18:00.
Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00.

ATTENTION: competitors are obliged to mark their bike with a plate with a valid starting number no later than 12:00 on Saturday, the courses are open only to registered competitors with a properly seeded number.

Each participant is responsible for the correct and complete completion of the RS. For a minor child, this correctness is confirmed on the spot by the signature of the legal representative. If the competitor's personal data is already in the RS, the assigned card/registration number must also be filled in. If the competitor does not remember this information or has lost the card, the T-CES organizer can be contacted directly (info@enduroserie.cz). At individual races this information can be obtained at the presentation desk. In case of incorrect or incomplete registration, the competitor runs the risk that his/her result will not be counted. The competitor is also obliged to check that he/she is not registered in the RS in duplicate. If he/she finds that he/she is, he/she must contact the organizer of the T-CES as soon as possible. In the event of a wrongly registered result due to the above reasons, the competitor is fully responsible and no claim can be made.

The competitor always starts at his own risk. The races are run in full road traffic and therefore the participant is obliged to follow the rules of the road and follow the instructions of the organizer. The competitor should know his/her current state of health before the race and undergo a professional examination by a sports doctor. It is recommended to take out accident insurance. Changing to another course on the day of the race is possible only with the consent of the delegated T-CES representative / referee, for a fee of 100 CZK. A change of venue may be refused without giving a reason.

3. AGE CATEGORIES OF COMPETITORS
Race: all STAGE are included in the race, usually 6 STAGE.

Hobby: only selected stage, skipping the most difficult stege on the track.
E-Enduro: selected stage only, identical to the hobby category.

Newbie: identical stage together with Hobby.
Rookie: separate stege for kids only. 3 stege in total.
Grom: separate stage for kids only. 2 stage in total.

Race Men U21 17-20 years
Race Elite Men 21-34 years
Race Men 35-44 years
Race Men 45-54 years
Race Men 55+
Race Women 17+

Hobby Juniors 15-20 years old
Hobby Men 21+
Hobby Men 40+
Hobby Women 15+

Newbie 13-14 years
Rookie 11-12 years
Grom 6-10 years

E-Enduro Men 18+
E-Enduro Women 18+ 

Competitors must select a category before the first race they enter, categories cannot be changed during the season. However, a competitor may enter, for example, a Race in one race and a Hobby race in the next. In this case he will be listed in the standings of both the Race and Hobby competitions.

Competitors who finished 1st-3rd in the Hobby Men standings in the 2022 edition and all winners of individual races in the Hobby Men category cannot compete in the Hobby Men category in the 2023 edition; any entry in this category will result in disqualification of the competitor.

4. ENTRY FEE
Single entry fee for practice and Sunday's race. Entry fee must be paid before the date of change of entry fee or well in advance of the race, crediting the entry fee to the account at least 7 days before the race. Later payments may not reach our account and thus risk - NOT TO BE ENTRYED ON THE START LIST.

It is possible to request a refund of the entry fee up to 7 days before the date of the race for a fee of 250,- CZK. Change of category is possible only until the last day of online registration for the race in writing (e-mail is sufficient). Transferring the entry fee to another race or another person is possible only until the last day of online registration for the race in writing (just email).

Entry fee RACE, HOBBY

1100,- CZK January up to 30 days before the race
1300,- CZK 29 days - 7 days before the race. Last chance to register

NEWBIE entry fee

600,- CZK January to 30 days before the race 
800,- CZK 29 days to 7 days before the race, last chance to register

Entry fee GROM , ROOKIE

550,- CZK January to 30 days before the race
650,- CZK 29 days to 7 days before the race, last chance to register

Permanent cards

At all races of this year's 11th edition of the T-Mobile Czech Enduro Series it is possible to use the concept of permanent discounts on entry fees. The T-Mobile Czech Enduro Series 2023 on line season passes in two variants are valid for the entire 2023 season and are issued in a specific name, so they are not transferable. The season ticket cannot be used for partner races. The season ticket can be purchased on our E-Shop

T-CES Gold season ticket - price: 5300,- CZK
This season ticket provides the owner with an entry fee for all 6 races of the T-CES 2023. 

T-CES Silver season ticket - price: 3800,- CZK
This season ticket provides the owner with an entry fee for any 4 T-CES 2023 races.

• The season ticket is valid for one season, in a specific name and is non-transferable.
• These season tickets can only be used ONLINE!!!
• Unused entry fees cannot be carried over to the next season, nor can the prorated portion of the money be refunded.
• The entry fee for an individual race cannot be refunded or transferred to another competitor.

5. STARTING ORDER
Starting lists will be compiled separately for Race, Hobby, E-Enduro, Newbie, Rookie and Grom competitions based on the running order in the entire T-Mobile Czech Enduro Series from pre-registered competitors.
The system itself will rank the registered racers according to their average score, and then assign starting numbers to the racers. The average score will be regularly updated on www.enduroserie.cz in the racer's profile. The average score is based on the points table for the absolute ranking.

a) Calculation at the first start of the competitor in 2023

In the first race for which a competitor enters, the competitor's average score from the 3 best races he/she has completed in 2022 will be calculated. In case he/she has completed 2 races, the average score from 2 races. In case of one race ridden, the result from one race.

b) calculation after the 1st race in 2023

1 race ridden = average points gained in 2022 + points gained from the 1st race in 2023 divided by 2 (hereafter / 2)
2 races run = average points profit 2022 + points profit from race 1 + points profit from race 2 / 3
more than 2 races completed = the system selects the highest 3 point gains / 3 from the 2023 races completed and the 2022 average points gain

c) if the competitor has not ridden any races in 2022

1 race ridden = points gain from 1 race / 1
2 races ridden = points gain from 1 race + points gain from 2nd race / 2
more than 2 races ridden = best 3 point gains in 2022 / 3

Competitors start in order of highest to lowest starting number. Specific start times will be posted on the website by 8:00 pm each Saturday. In the event that the leading competitor in the running order is not present at the start, start number one will not be assigned. The race director has the right to award a maximum of 5 wild cards (priority starting number). Competitors start in the first stage or transfer according to the following start lists, competitors start in the following stage in any order. Women in Race and Hobby can start regardless of the order given by the starting number.
The race may start with a transfer. The competitor shall always prepare for the start with one foot on the ground, standing in the pedals is not allowed!

6. RACE COURSE AND SAFETY
6.1 The Enduro course consists of several stage (special stages) and transfers. The stage are mostly downhill, with a section of climb that is no longer than 15% of the total length of the stage. The track is not extremely technically demanding.
6.2 Transfers are used to move competitors from the finish of one stage to the start of the next stage. Competitors may transfer in groups, but always on their own without the use of any other person's assistance. On the Saturday before the race there is a time limit for the whole race, which is calculated from the start to the first ROW or the first transfer. For every 5 minutes over this time limit, 10 seconds will be added to the sum of the times from each stage. The Race Director has the right to postpone the time limit by 15 minutes if more than 20% of the riders have missed the time limit.
6.3 There will be a mechanical depot within the race facilities (near the start and finish of the race) which competitors can use for foreign technical assistance.
6.4 The course is marked with marking tape and directional black and yellow markers, as well as through the gates with triangles pointing towards each other. The track may be driven at your own risk from 09:00 on the Friday before the race, with full marking completed by 11:00 on Saturday. Medical supervision is not provided during training.
6.5 In case of force majeure, the race director has the right to terminate the race early. Only stage that have been completed by the entire start list will be counted for the determination of the standings, excluding competitors who have not completed the race for other reasons.
6.6 Medical service is provided only during the race (Sunday).

7. VIOLATION OF THE RULES OF THE T-MOBILE CZECH ENDURO SERIES
7.1 A competitor violates the rules:

• In case of incorrectly or incompletely filled out entry form.
• In the case of shortening the route, not passing the passage gate. The competitor is responsible for following the officially marked course and is responsible for any mistakes made on the course. The competitor is obliged to stick to the natural line of the trail.
• In case of early arrival of the trails outside the given days, which are reserved for training!!! 
• In the case of using other people's help, even mechanical, except for the official depot at the stage and transfer or using tools and spare parts that he does not bring with him.
• In case of accepting refreshments outside the refreshment stations, outside the refreshments with which the competitor started.
• In the case of using the e-bike for training or the main race (he/she may only use the e-bike for the E-Enduro category).
• In case of rude and unsportsmanlike behaviour, especially towards officials. Each participant should behave according to the principles of fair-play, courteous, considerate and not endangering the health and life of himself or other competitors. 
• The competitor is obliged to provide first aid on the track to the injured competitor and report the injury to the nearest organizer. Time lost due to first aid may be deducted from the time achieved at the discretion of the race director.
• Failure to wear the mandatory equipment, properly placed and correct start number with chip.
• In case of use of prohibited doping substances (according to CSC and UCI regulations). If he/she receives help from another person in the form of technical assistance, pushing, pulling, changing the whole bike, to achieve his/her result
• The rider must take into account the environment. Throwing away punctured tubes, cycling bottles, gel wrappers, sticks, etc. is only allowed at refreshment stations.
• If a competitor withdraws from the race for any reason, he/she must immediately report this fact to the timekeeper or race director or to the referee / T-CES delegate.
• The competitor shall not cut, trim or alter the start number plate in any way. Exceptions may only be made by a delegated T-CES representative/referee.
• The competitor is obliged to use the announced transfer to move between stages on his bike throughout the race weekend. He must not use other people's help, export by car, etc. This means any shuttling is NOT ALLOWED even during Friday and Saturday practice!!! 

7.2 Possible penalties for rule violations:

• verbal warning
• time penalty
• disqualification

The penalty is decided by the delegated T-CES representative / referee in cooperation with the race director and the official timekeeper. Disqualification at the start is carried out directly by the referee, the race or series director or his/her elected representative who is authorized to do so. The disqualified competitor may complete the race but will not be listed in the results and will not be credited with points for the individual T-CES events. Ignorance of the rules will not be accepted as an excuse.

8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS AT INDIVIDUAL RACES OF THE T-MOBILE CZECH ENDURO SERIES

8.1 A competitor's ranking in a race is obtained by the sum of the times on the special stages (RZ). A competitor's ranking corresponds to the score of a certain number of points, according to the scoring table
8.2 Time measurement by Sportsoft, AIR+ chip technology
8.3 We guarantee a minimum prize money at each race in the order of the men's and women's Race

Absolute ranking of the men's category. The first five are announced:

1st place 6000,- CZK
2nd place 5000,- CZK
3rd place 4000,- CZK
4th place 3000,- CZK
5th place 2000,- CZK

Absolute ranking of the women category. The first three are announced:

1st place 6000,- CZK
2nd place 5000,- CZK
3rd place 4000,- CZK

8.4 In the other categories Race U21,R35-45, R45-55, R55+ and HM,HZ,HM40,HJ and E-Enduro Men/Women 18+ and all children's categories Newbie, Rookie and Grom, the first three will be announced for which material prizes will be prepared.
8.5 Winners will be announced after each race according to the time schedule.
8.6 In the event that a competitor does not attend the awards (except for medical reasons), he/she will forfeit the prizes.

9. COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT

9.1 A competitor may use only one bicycle, one component, must carry everything he/she needs himself/herself and must make repairs by himself/herself. He/she does not put anything away or replace it. Although the start may be at the same place each time, the rider must start the entire race with all equipment. Mutual help between competitors is allowed and encouraged, no outside help is allowed. It is not allowed to use an e-bike during training or the main race except in the e-bike category.

9.2 A bicycle helmet is compulsory equipment. The rider must wear the helmet at all times during the race, the helmet is not required only in transfer when riding uphill on a forest road or in case of dismounting. For children and categories under 18 years of age a helmet is compulsory at all times without exception. A spine protector is also compulsory and can be replaced by a backpack with an integrated spine protector. Failure to wear the mandatory equipment will result in disqualification from the race.

The organizer strongly recommends an integral helmet throughout the race, knee and elbow pads, long-fingered gloves, downhill/motocross goggles, tools, spare inner tube, basic first aid kit and always contact the organizer!

10.SPORT COMPETITION IN THE T-MOBILE CZECH ENDURO SERIES
The organizer of the ongoing sports competitions is Kolo pro život, z.s., Na Florenci 1332/23, 110 00 Prague 1, ID No.: 03401707

10.1 Individual intermediate ranking
The principle of the competition is the assignment of a certain number of points to a competitor for his/her position in the race according to the scoring table (absolute individual ranking).

The absolute standings are compiled separately for the Race/Hobby/E-Enduro/Newbie/Rookie/Grom competitions. The absolute ranking is determined by the sum of the points from the four races, so four races out of six count. The two worst points results from the six races are deleted.
The category standings are based on the points scored within the category and are determined by the sum of the points from four races, so four races out of six count. The two worst points results from the six races are deleted.
In the event of a tie in points, the sum of the points from all races without scratching, followed by the result of the last race in the series, followed by the result of the last race ridden by the competitor. 

10.2. Team standings

Team competition CZECH ENDURO TEAM
The Czech Enduro Team (CET) is a points competition held as part of the "T-Mobile Czech Enduro Series" on the RACE and HOBBY routes.

Czech Enduro Team - Race 
Team formation is free of charge. The team must consist of at least 2 riders, the maximum number is 3. 

Czech Enduro Team - Hobby 
Team formation is free of charge. The team must consist of at least 2 riders, the maximum number is 3. The team can be composed of riders from the Hobby, Newbie, Rookie and Grom categories. 

Scoring Czech Enduro Team - Race
The scoring in the team competition is based on the principle of the sum of points scored by the three best riders of the team in each race. Then the 4 best points scored by the team from 6 races are counted. The points contribution of an individual/team member for the team competition is based on the number of points in the individual category (according to the scoring table).

Scoring Czech Enduro Team - Hobby
The scoring in the team competition Hobby is based on the principle of the sum of points scored by the three best riders of the team in each race. Then the 4 best points scored by the team from 6 races are counted. The points contribution of an individual/team member for the team competition is based on the number of points in the individual category (according to the scoring table).
Team ranking

The sum of the point gains of the highest scoring competitors in a given race. The overall ranking of the Czech Enduro Team Race and Hobby teams is the sum of the final points scored in the individual races. In the case of a tie in points, the sum of points from all races without scratching, then the result of the last race in the series, then the result of the last race ridden by the riders in the team.  The running order of the competitions will be regularly updated on www.enduroserie.cz. 

11. LODGING A PROTEST
11.1 Lodging a protest against a race result:

Protests against results and rule violations can only be lodged on the day of the race, no later than half an hour before the results are announced with the Race Director at the timing station in the finishing straight. The condition is to fill in the appropriate form and deposit 500 CZK, which will be returned to the protestor in the event of a positive outcome. Later claims will not be accepted. In exceptional cases, where for objective reasons a protest could not be lodged in due time, a protest can be lodged by email within 2 days from the day of the race.

11.2 Lodging a protest against the ranking in a sports competition

Complaints about the ranking of competitions can only be lodged with the organiser of the Wheel for Life, z.s. (info@enduroserie.cz), but no later than three working days after the publication of the competition results after each competition on www.enduroserie.cz. Complaints must be in writing (e-mail is sufficient). Only the competitor can make a complaint. Unjustified complaints will not be taken into account. In case of a serious violation of the rules, points may be retroactively withdrawn from the competitor. Attention.

12. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPORTS COMPETITIONS.
Announcement of the overall ranking in the T-Mobile Czech Enduro Series will take place for the winners of the individual categories of the Race,Hobby, E-Enduro Race, Newbie,Rookie,Grom and Team competition winners always 1st-3rd place at the ceremony after the end of the series. For all winners will be prepared quality material prizes.

13. E-ENDURO RACE

13.1 Definition
E-Enduro Race is a mountain bike race with assisted propulsion.
The E-Enduro Race course consists of several so-called RZets (special stages) and transfers. The RZets are mostly downhill, with a section of climbs and technical passages that test the rider's technical ability.

13.2 Categories
The E-Enduro Race is open to all riders without the need for a CSC or UCI licence. The categories are as follows.

EEM OPEN Men 18+

EEM OPEN Women 18+

13.3 Special Provisions
All riders must abide by the race rules and the Road Traffic Act, especially if the race route (RZ) is on or crosses a motor vehicle road.
Drive sensibly and Fair Play, giving way to the faster track.
A rider may only use one e-bike, one battery, one component, and must maintain all necessary equipment and make repairs themselves. He doesn't put anything away, he doesn't replace anything. Although the start may be at the same place each time, the rider must start the whole race with all the equipment. Mutual help between competitors is allowed and encouraged, no outside help is allowed.

13.4 Registration
Registration for the race is done via the registration system (RS) at www.enduroserie.cz, using a single entry form.

13.5 Electric bike specifications
The T-Mobile Czech Enduro Series will only allow competitors to use e-bikes that allow assisted wheel drive, according to the e-bike manufacturers. Modification of components is allowed (entangled wheels, brakes, forks, etc.) The frame, electric motor and electric lines must remain in the original design. In case of any dispute, we rely on the official websites and catalogues of the manufacturers.

All bikes must comply with EU Directive 2002/24/CE.
EU Directive 2002724/CE (Article 1(H)) defines an electric motor assisted bicycle with the following characteristics:
Maximum electric motor power: 0.25 KW
The power of the electric motor will be gradually reduced as the speed approaches 25Km/h and the complete break above 25Km/h.
If the rider does not pedal, the electric motor power is cut off.
All e-bikes meeting these rules do not need to be homologated and must be treated as conventional bikes. All e-bikes that do not meet these rules cannot be considered bikes but must be homologated. This EU directive has been implemented in Italy and is effective and valid!!!

13.7 Race course and safety
The E-Enduro course consists of several so-called RZets (special stages) and transfers. The RZets are mostly downhill, with a section of climb that is no longer than 15% of the total length of the RZet. The track is not extremely technically demanding. E-Enduro Race is run on the same tracks as the Hobby category, i.e.: 4 RZts.
Transfers are used to move riders from the finish of one RZet to the start of the next RZet. Racers can move in groups, but always on their own without the use of any help. On the Saturday before the race there is a time limit for the whole race, which is calculated from the start to the first ROW or the first transfer. For every 5 minutes over this time limit, 10 seconds will be added to the sum of the times from each RZet. The Race Director has the right to postpone the time limit by 15 minutes if more than 20% of the riders have missed the time limit.
There will be a mechanical depot within the race facilities (near the start and finish) which competitors can use for foreign technical assistance.
The course is marked with marking tape and directional black and yellow signs, as well as through the gates with triangles pointing towards each other. The track can be driven at your own risk from 12:00 noon on Friday before the race, with full marking to be completed by 11:00am on Saturday. Medical supervision is not provided.
In case of force majeure, the race director has the right to end the race early. Only RZets that have been ridden by the entire start list will be counted for ranking purposes, excluding competitors who did not finish the race for other reasons.
Medical service is provided only during the race.

13.8 Announcement
The E-Enduro Race standings will be announced for the winners of each OPEN category, always 1st-3rd place, at the race announcement ceremony. High quality material prizes will be provided for all winners.  The announcement of the overall E-ENDURO RACE standings will take place for the winners of the individual categories of the OPEN WOMEN 18+ AND OPEN MEN 18+ competitions, always 1st-3rd place at the post-series ceremony. There will be quality material prizes for all winners.

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