2.1. The Race
Hardennes Gravel Tour is an ultra cycling adventure approximating 700 / 300 km and 11 000 / 4000 m of elevation gain, through Belgian and French Ardennes The Race takes place during day and night, without assistance, nor drafting.
Two participation modes are allowed :
- SOLO, self-supported.
- TEAM, self-supported.
2.2. Participation requirements
Physical condition
The participant is aware that the Hardennes Gravel Tour is a very long and very difficult challenge, that requires excellent physical condition, knowledge of oneself and of one's physical limitations, as well as suitable training. This excellent physical condition is essential for participation.
Each participant agrees to be in sufficient physical condition and declares that they are not undergoing medical treatment that affects their behavior or is likely to affect them. Competitors participate in the event on their own responsibility. The organization cannot be held responsible for the health problems of the competitors.
Allowed bikes
Only bikes with human motricity are allowed.
Bicycles must be fitted with tires at least 38mm wide. 40-45mm tires are also recommended for a better comfort.
Medical Certificate
In order to confirm and prove his/her fitness for practice, the participant is required, when registering, to provide a medical certificate certifying her/his good health, the absence of health problems, and confirming the required physical abilities. This document must be sent to the organizer no later than 15 days before the start date of the event.
Insurance
Insurance is included with the registration for EU citizens. For others :
The participant must have a personal accident insurance, and a copy of it throughout the event. This insurance must cover all personal damage (accident, injury, fall, handicap, death), as well as the costs of support and evacuation, and possible repatriation to his/her country of residence.
This document must be sent to the organizer no later than 15 days before the start date of the event.
Therefore, the participant accepts full responsibility for his actions and any accidents that may occur. In particular, he must sign a discharge of responsibilities when collecting the bib.
The participant must also have a civil liability insurance, in the event that he causes damage to others.
Risks
The nature of the event presents a number of natural hazards that participants will face, as they may during a single training session. The participant is fully aware that this challenge is therefore dangerous given the unforeseen events that may occur.
The participant is also fully aware that his/her participation involves being confronted with tricky climatic conditions (rain, heat, cold, thunderstorms), even hostile. Under these conditions, it is the participants responsibility to assess their risk and ensure their own safety.
The risks that the participant may face are as follows:
- Injury risk
- Fall risk
- Accident with other road users
- Climatic / weather risk
- Animal attack risk
- Loss and theft risk
- All unpredictable other risks
Minimum age
In order to be able to take part in the Ardennes Monster, the participant must be at least 18y old the day of the event.
2.3. Start and Finish Line
Start from Domaine Provincial of Mirwart.
The start area will thus include a start village, where the check-in of participants, and the control of compulsory equipment will take place.
The participant will be able to receive his bib on presentation of his identity document, after having passed the control of the equipment and the bicycle, provided that these have been approved.
At all times during the race, the bib and number, as well as the logo of the organization, must be visible on the required parts and elements.
Finish at Domaine Provincial de Mirwart.
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