Matadown | August 6th 2017

Matadown | August 6th | Vernasso (ITA)

Basic informations

Organiser: Associazione “Vallimpiadi”, Via Kennedy 1, 33040 Savogna, ITA

Race date: August 6th 2017

Race venue: Vernasso – Matajur (ITA)

Head of the race: Luca Bosco

Race office chief: Luca Bosco

Course chief: Luca Bosco

Organisation contacts:

lucabosco@libero.it | Luca Bosco| 0039 328 4137170

http://www.vallimpiadi.it/index.php/matadown-2017/

https://www.facebook.com/Matadownevent/

Timing crew

kucipedal@gmail.com | Aleš Makuc | +38631851539

Race description

MATADOWN is an adrenalinic and spectacular event among the wonderful Valleys of Natisone river. Event typified by a spectacular mass start and 12.5Km of single track / 1500mt of altitude amidst meadows, woods and breathtaking views. “MATA” is not a simple downhill race, is the quintessence of the pioneer spirit enduro, understood in its first meaning of endurance / resistance. It starts with a rocky section of considerable difficulty that only the most skilled are able to go riding on their bikes, then as often happens in this kind of specialties, the path becomes particularly wide for overtaking, hence the ability to choose lines and manage the speed becomes critical. The main section runs in single tracks through the woods, where the race continues, alternating fast to challenging descents and burning raises uphill to the surprise of an unprecedented ending.

Race format

Matadown is a downhill marathon with a mass start.

A review of the course is not required but should a participant decide to conduct a reconnaissance it should be conducted in complete autonomy and in absolute respect to the environment, the mountain, the trails and local towns

The competitors, according to the results achieved in the qualifying round will be divided into batteries and arranged on a grid consisting of a maximum of 75 racers. The departure interval between a battery and the other will be approximately 15 minutes. The departure of the batteries will be collective (mass start). The overall winner will be the one who will take the least time to race the track.

The overall winner will be the one who will take the least time to travel the route, regardless of the battery of belonging. Example: the winner of the 1st Battery totals 35 minutes. The winner of the 2nd Battery totals 34 minutes. The winner is the rider of the 2nd battery. All riders who cross the finish line after the winner will have finished the race and will be ranked according to the time taken, regardless of the battery of belonging. If you arrive with the same final time the position will be equally divided.The riders who will not finish the race must leave immediately the race course and they are forbidden to cross the finish line; on the final standing they will be marked with DNF (Did Not Finish). At the end of the race it will be a classification for each category provided for in Article 4

Starting orders

To determine the races starting grid a single round of qualifying heats is conducted on a stretch of the race course chosen by the organizers. The competitors start individually and at a distance, or spacing, of 20 seconds from each other. At the end of the qualifying round the results are announced with travel times that will not concur to determine the final standings

Time table

Saturday:

14:00 – 16:30 – race office open

Sunday:

07:30 – 08:45 Registration of contestants, licenses or medic certificates check, numbers pickup

09:45 Briefing

10:00 – 11:00 Qualification manche

11:00 – 13:30 Transfer to Mt. Matajur (mainly by bus)

14:00 – 15:30 Start 1st battery

14:30– 16:00 Start 2nd battery

16:15 End of the contest

17:00 Award ceremony

Race course description

Race course will be held from the top of Matajur mountain with 12,5km of lenght and aprox. 1500m of vertical drop. You can find exact infromation about the track on this link https://www.outdooractive.com/it/mountain-bike/cividale-valli-natisone/matadown/109238328/

Arrival

From Udine follow “CIVIDALE/SLOVENIA” direction until “SAN PIETRO AL NATISONE”.

Turn left to “VERNASSO”.

From Slovenia follow “CIVIDALE/UDINE” direction until “SAN PIETRO AL NATISONE”.

Turn right to “VERNASSO”.

Parking, Race office, accomodation, wc and bike wash are in Vernasso Festival Area.

Safety gear

It is mandatory, during the qualifying heats and the race, the use of helmets with conected chin guard, specific to the practice ENDURO DH and 4X. The helmet must be equipped with visor / peak. And is forbidden the use a helmet that exposes the chin. During any transfer it is authorized to use a lighter helmet, type XCO. It is also mandatory that all particpants wear the appropriate personal protective equipment such as knees and back guards with appropriate certifications. The use of any other type of personal protection (elbow pads, long gloves, neck brace …) is highly recommended. The competitor must be self-sufficient for any mechanical problems. It is advisable to have with him at all times a phone, in the event contact with the rider or organizers must be established or in the event of an emergency. All emergency numbers will be announced during the briefing period.

Bike equipment

All types of mountain bikes are allowed to be used on the course, however full suspension bikes are best suited for the conditions and are most efficient. The organization staff reserves the right to exclude from the competition any contestant(s) attempting to participate using a mountain bike that jeopardizes the safety of the owner and/or other participants. Mud covers are prohibited in order to prevent damaging the track

Timing

The recodring of race and travel tomes of both the qualifying and the race is entrusted to an outside company. The day of the event each competitor, together with the delivery of identification as a security deposit, will receive an electronic chip fit for purpose. The equipment will be returned after the race. Each will be responsible for the good apparatus enclosure is entrusted to him. In case of loss or damage to the electronic chip the figure of € 60.00 must be paid

Healt care

The health care service consists of one doctor and two ambulances. The nearest emergency room is to Cividale del Friuli Civil Hospital

Fairplay and penalty

In case of accident or injury, it is the duty of each competitor to provide relief to the competitor in difficulty and eventually feel relief. The organization reserves the right to penalize or disqualify participants who do not respect this rule, in addition to incurring the possible legal consequences of failure to rescue. – The competitor who will leave the event must inform the withdrawal as soon as possible to the organization by the staff on the track or by calling the number which will be provided at the briefing. – Competitors are prohibited, on pain of disqualification, make changes to the route before or during the course of the event, to get carried away, be push or pull from motor vehicles, cut (even unintentionally) parts of the track. – If a competitor were to get out of the path, they must re-enter the same point and to restore any torn webbing. The organization reserves the right to amend without notice the way up to the time of the first departure and to place along the path of the controls in order to verify any infringements. – In the passages through the towns it is recommended to follow the track, do not disturb the public peace, and slow down the speed in order to avoid accidents – The course will be closed to traffic only during the course of the race. All competitors must maintain good behavior, not dangerous for themselves and for others and respect for the environment in which the event takes place. In any transfer traits in places open to traffic, they are required to strictly abide by the Codice delle Strada

Complaints

Complaints regarding the progress of the stages, ranking, behavior of the other riders and any other sort of report must be presented in writing to the Judges and Race Direction and signed by the racer/s within half hour from the announcement of the ranking. The Judges will announce its decision within 60 minutes of receiving the complaint. The Judges will convene to immediately settle the controversy before the award ceremony

SloEnduro scores

The scores awarded for ranking 4Fun Series will be awarded only for the absolute categories male and female. For details of the scores please refer to Article 15 of Regulation Sloenduro

Responsability

No liability of any kind for damage to persons or property resulting from accidents or offenses committed by participants in the events, can in no way lead to head the organization and those who collaborate with the same. Although not covered in this regulation the Commissaire Panel will apply in compliance with the Law of the Italian State.

Communication

All communications and any changes concerning the race will be published on the site http://www.vallimpiadi.it/index.php/matadown-2017/

Basic rules

Competition will run under rules of UCI, rules FCI (Italian Cycling Federation) for Enduro and SloEnduro rules.
Any kind of course cutting is not allowed on the trails. It will be randomly checked. Any violation of this rule will lead to disqualification of the rider.
Competitors are taking part of the race on their own risk
Chief Referee: Luca Bosco
Delegate of SloEnduro is taking care for everything to be in accordance to the rules and arrangment inside of SloEnduro (numbers, sponsors, starting positions etc…)
Race office will be located on Vernasso Festival”. Arrival to the venue will be marked, as well as transfers to the start of the qualification stage.
On transfers riders will need to observe all road traffic regulations.
With entry fee payment and starting number pick-up every rider confirms to agree with all conditions of this propositions and is riding on his own risk. Young riders needs an adult person to take a responsibility for him which should be made by his parents or an adult person who signs an entry form.
Riders have to take care to pick up the timing chips before the start.
There will be marshal positioned beside the course
Any riding outside the marked trail is not allowed and will be sanctioned
Protecting gear is mandatory like the rules of FCI for enduro sais (Full-face helmet on the stages, XC helmet is allowed on transfers. Kneepads, full-finger glowes are mandatory on the stages).
Medical team will be present on the race venue.
Race will be run with the use of electronic timing. Riders are obliged to return chip, otherwise organiser will charge a costs for a lost chip, which is 60,00eur
Organiser reserves the right to change this propositions, which will be announced soon enough.
Organiser is not responsible for the consequences, which riders cause to their self, other riders or third party.
Race course will be marked at least one day before the start and ready for inspection.
Organiser reservers the right to change the course, stage number or stage lenght due to unexpected situation such as bad weather and similar. Organiser will announce any changes soon enough.

Entries and fees

Entries open

July 14th 2017

Entries system

Race registration must be accomplished by filling out the race subscription through the following link: http://www.vallimpiadi.it/index.php/matadown-2017/

Entries deadline

Online registration will close on Wednesday, August 2nd at 23.59

Late entries

No on site registration the day of the race

Early Entry fee

€ 35

Entry fee payment

Registration fee for the race is € 35.00 and includes: – Mechanized transportation until Pelizzo refuge on the day of the event; – Daily insurance card (for August 5 and 6 2017). Payment must be made to the following bank details: Transfer ’IBAN IT64W0863164230000100855788 Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Manzano filiale di San Pietro al Natisone subsidiary payable to Association Vallimpiadi IBAN BIC:RUAMIT21SPN SWIFT: RUAMIT22 Or payable via PayPal to info@vallimpiadi.it, Partita Iva Associazione Vallimpiadi 02732070301 c.f. 94127880303 For redundancy please also send an email to the following address with confirmation of payment: lucabosco@libero.it Registration is valid only if the payment has been fully processed and recieved. This will be confirmed by a summary email that will indicated payment received. Payment fee for registration is non-refundable. To further guarantee and secure your registration have a copy of your fully paid registration avaialable durting initial registration and license verification.

No license riders

No license riders can participate to race. They must send medical certificate simultaneously during race subscription to the following email:lucabosco@libero.it

Youth riders

For all underage riders (born after June 18th 1999) the responsibility has to be taken by an adult person, who signs their entry form.

Entries

This times entries are collected trough Vallimpiadi’s own system. Form is available on the following link: