TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note that by accessing this site you will be deemed to have read and accepted all of the terms and conditions presented here.

This website has been created on behalf of the Kinross Cycling Club to promote the Sportive Kinross cycling event. It has been designed and produced in Scotland to promote an event held in Scotland and therefore any use of it shall at all times be governed by Scottish law and, in the event of any dispute, the relevant parties shall irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.

Whilst we take all possible care to ensure information presented on this web site is correct, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any of the information included. Furthermore no liability can be accepted, by Kinross Cycling Club or the management committee of Sportive Kinross, for any errors, omissions or for any losses you may incur from the use of this web site. While we endeavour to ensure that all content on this web site is correct and free from defect we cannot guarantee the content of this web site is free from errors, defects, viruses or other malicious programs or macros.

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Terms of entry into the Sportive Kinross.

It is a condition of entry into any of the Sportive Kinross events that,

  1. By entering the event you acknowledge it is a test of your physical stamina and your capacity to complete the route you have chosen to ride. You must consider yourself fit to participate and complete the event. If you have any doubts about your health or have any known medical conditions you should consult and obtain a doctors approval before entering and participating in a Sportive Kinross event. Sportive Kinross events are designed and intended to be physically challenging and a level of good basic fitness will be required by entrants in order to complete even the shortest route.

  2. You acknowledge that participation in a Sportive Kinross event is at your own risk and that the organisers cannot be held liable for any injury, loss or damage caused or sustained as a result of your participation. You will observe the highway code and the direction of appointed event marshals and officials at all times while participating in a Sportive Kinross event.

  3. Any riders under the age of eighteen must be accompanied by an adult at all times whilst the entrant under 18 is participating in the route. No entrants under the age of 16 will be allowed without the express consent of the organisers being granted. In addition a Parental Consent Form must be downloaded, completed and returned to the organisers for each entrant under the age of eighteen.

  4. An approved cycle helmet, conforming to CE standards EN1078, is worn at all times whilst riding during a Sportive Kinross event. As encouraged under British Cycling Guidelines for Non-competitive Events.

  5. You will be supplied with a number which should be clearly displayed on your bike or person.

  6. All participants will be covered by British Cycling third party insurance for the duration of the event, the cost of which is included in the entry fee.

  7. Riders will be responsible for the roadworthiness of their own bicycle. The use of triathlon handlebars or other bar extensions are not permitted in our events for safety reasons.

  8. All riders are recommended to carry drink bottles, snack food, basic tools, at least one replacement inner tube and suitable wet weather clothing. We also advise that riders carry ID and a small amount of money. A mobile phone is also worth carrying in the event of an emergency, although various locations on the routes might have poor signal reception.

  9. Riders will be set off in groups as required by Police guidance supplied to Sportive Kinross.

  10. You are requested to ride in single file where appropriate, to be aware of your fellow cyclists and most importantly other road users. The event is being held on a public highway where the rights of and responsibilities to other road users apply.

  11. Mobile support vehicles in the form of cars or motorbikes are forbidden. You may, however, receive support from a stationary vehicle which is legally parked and does not impede riders or other traffic.

  12. Detailed route information and maps will be available on line, but navigation during the event will be your own responsibility.

  13. There will be signage at most junctions and marshalls at major junctions to assist with directions. However the organisers offer no warranty that these signs will not be obstructed, removed, vandalized or interfered with in anyway. Therefore the organiser strongly recommends participants carry the route instructions that will available for the event.

  14. Food and drink will be provided at the designated feeding stations, but we cannot guarantee supplies, and please be mindful of those following behind.

  15. On completion of the event, you must check in at the finish HQ at Loch Leven Community Campus.

  16. All riders must complete their course by 5:00pm to avail themselves of the full amenities at Loch Leven Community Campus.

  17. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions and only be cancelled or the routes modified if in the opinion of the police or the event organisers an entrants reasonable safety is at risk. If the event is cancelled there will no refunds of entry fees.