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Friday - 19 January 2024 (First Start at 07:00 am)
QRC Trail (Kamalig Trail), Abu Hamour, State of Qatar
Parking: Kindly Park and camp only in the designated areas.
Toilet: No Toilet and Changing facilities on-site.
Google Maps/Waze dropped pin location for the trail head: Click Here
06:00 AM: Race Sign On
07:00 AM: First Start (1 Hour Race) - All Women, Men Masters, Men Veterans
08:00 AM: Second Start (1 Lap Race) - Youth (1 Main route MINUS the big hill)
08:30 AM: Third Start (1 Hour, 15 min Race) - EBike, Men Elite, Men U40, Men Juniors
09:00 AM: Kids Race (1 Lap Race) - Kids (Kids Mini Trail)
10:00 AM: Est. Time for Medal Ceremony
SPOT ON CASH during the race sign-on (please bring the exact amount)
60 QAR - Regular Rate
50 QAR - UFMBQ Member, QCTF License Holder, National Team Riders
40 QAR - Flat Rate for Junior (15-18) Riders
30 QAR - Flat Rate for Youth & Kids
RACE no. 1 - 1 Hour Mini Endurance race
Women U40 (19-39)
Women 40+ (40 & Up)
Men Masters (40-49)
Men Veteran (50 & Up)
Race no. 2 - 1 Lap Race (Main Route minus the Big Hill portion)
Race no. 3 - 1 hour 15 minutes Mini Endurance Race
EBike (Open)
Men Elite (Open age)
Men U40 (19-39)
Men Juniors (15-18)
Kids Categories
Race no. 4 - Mini Lap Race
Kids (6-9)
The race is open to anyone, as long as he/she is on a Mountain Bike. (for as long as he/she belongs to the age groups as mentioned in the category section below.)
The race will be an XC fixed time mini endurance race where participants must do as many laps as possible within their time limit.
The type of start of each race will be a Mass Start in LeMan-style (run & mount your bike).
The race will take place on a 5.3 km off-road track with an off-road terrain of mixed flats, sandpits, natural & artificial obstacles, climbs, descents, single track, and berms.
Sharp Stones, off-camber turns, and construction debris are known hazards on this trail.
The race course is newbie-friendly.
Track reading is highly advisable if you are new to this trail or new to mountain biking.
Mountain Bike only (Flat/Riser handlebars only, no Drop Bars, no Aero Bars)
There will be no wheel size restriction, wheel sizes 24, 26'er, 650b or 27.5, 27.5+, 29'er, 29+ and Fat wheels are all allowed, as long as the tire width is NOT Narrower than 1.5 inches or 38c and should have threads or knobs. (Skinny, Sand Tires, Slick Tires, Semi-Slick, and Street Tires will NOT be allowed for this race).
HELMET should be worn at all times while competing. Not wearing a helmet while racing will result in Disqualification.
Make sure that your bike is in top condition for the race.
Race numbers MUST be attached to the Handlebar and must be visible at all times when racing.
E-Bikes are not allowed in the NON-eBikes Categories.
Only PEDAL Assist E-MTB will be allowed for use for the Open E-Bike race.
All competing riders must navigate the official route, covering every inch of the race route with no shortcuts, re-routing, or changes.
Our route volunteers did a great job marking the trail. Although Track reading is optional, Route familiarization falls under the responsibility of the competing rider.
Any competing Riders incorrectly navigating the route (wrong turns or who become temporarily disoriented) must return to the point they departed the correct path and re-enter the course at that point to avoid disqualification.
Track reading MUST be done in advance. NO Track reading will be allowed while any race is in progress. Track reading, while another race is in progress, can impede the progress of the riders doing the race at that time. You will get a time penalty when someone reports that you track read while the race is in progress.
Race participants should be present at the starting line for the starting and call to order 10 minutes before the scheduled start. (See event timing)
There will be a Short Race Briefing before the start of each race.
Field Marshals will be strategically posted on the race-course and available to assist riders while the race is ongoing.
Drinking Water (Sponsored by Rayyan Water) will be available after the finish line.
Technical and Mechanical Support (if any) will be located near the start area.
PLEASE RIDE SAFELY! - No Ambulance on Site. But we will have standby First Aiders and Volunteer Nurses.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS (save these numbers)
All riders should allow faster riders to pass.
Course familiarization is the rider's responsibility. Track reading should be done in advance and not during when a race is going on. As a courtesy to your fellow riders, please AVOID TRACK READING while any race is in progress.
Unsportsmanlike conduct is subject to disqualification. Be friendly to everyone, and be courteous and respectful to race officials, volunteers, and fellow competitors.
Do not litter on or off the course.
Any competing riders incorrectly navigating the route (wrong turns or who become disoriented) must return to the point they departed and re-enter the course at that point to avoid disqualification.
Unsportsmanlike manners.
Disrespect towards race organizers, officials, volunteers & co-competitors.
Littering
Unfair advantages (shortcuts)
Not wearing of helmet or removal of helmer while competing.
Wrong positioning of timing chip (no reading)
Unreadable race numbers due to incorrect position (must be attached to the handlebar)
When you appeal or file for a protest, sufficient information or proof is needed.
Pre-announcements of Top competitors will be made once the final rider crosses the finish.
Protests and appeals can be accepted while the result is not yet broadcast.
An Appeal fee of 50 QR should be paid if you want to contest the result before it's posted online.
Any appeals made after the Final Results are posted online will be nullified.
If you join the racing event, you understand the risk of joining off-road cycling activities.
You understand that an Ambulance is not readily available and that the emergency response can take time in any case of an accident.
You understand that the organizers, officials, volunteers, and your co-competitor won't be liable for any accident that may occur and may happen to you during this event.