Enduro Kočevje 2020

Enduro Kočevje | September 13 | Kočevje (Slo)

Basic information

Organizer: Kolesarsko društvo Melamin, Tomšičeva cesta 9, 1330 Kočevje, Slovenia

Event date: September 13, 2020

Even location: MTB trail center Kočevje, Dolga vas, Slovenia

Event director: Janez Dejak

Organization contacts

Event director | Janez Dejak | +386 31 345 535 | janezdejak@gmail.com

Course chief | Igor Kaligarič, Tomaž Pužem

Registration/race office | Urša Nemanič | +386 31 762 995 | ursa.nemanic@gmail.com

www.mtbtrailcenterkocevje.com

Timing crew

kucipedal@gmail.com | Aleš Makuc/MAGS Timing | +386 31 851 539

Event description

The 2020 Enduro Kočevje is a SloEnduro series event and Slovenian National Championships race. It consists of four special stages, all ending at the trail center base.

All stage starts are accessible by bike, no shuttles will be permitted.

The race for younger categories will be shorter with at least one special stage same as for the older categories.

Double award presentations will be held – for SloEnduro and National Championships rankings.

Race format

Classic enduro format with four special stages in one day.

Starting order

The starting positions will be determined according to the SloEnduro Rules. The competitors will start the reverse order, that is, the number 1 start as the last one.

Event program

Saturday, September 12

Training all day.

Sunday, September 13

Start of transfer to 1st special stage at 11am.

Course description

The course will run on trail center trails and some connectors which are used by trail center guests. The surface is mostly dirt and clay and is slippery in wet conditions.

Transfer to first special stages is on gravel road and to rest of stages on Friderik climb trail.

Special stages will be announced by Friday.

kendasuperstage

Kenda SuperStage will be organized as part of the race. Organizers will decide which stage is the most special one and will be remembered by riders the most. That stage will be chosen to wear the title of “Kenda SuperStage”. Fastest rider (male and female) on that stage will be awarded by Kenda.

Course training

Course will be open from Friday. Training with help of shuttle or e-bike is not allowed.

How to get there?

MTB trail center Kočevje is situated in Dolga vas by Kočevje. Entrance from main road Kočevje-Petrina is marked.

Safety gear

Safety gear is mandatory according to SloEnduro rules. On stages there is mandatory to use: full-face helmet, knee protectors and full-finger gloves. Back protector and elbow protectors are highly advised as well. On transfer riders can ride with open face XC helmet. All protection must be well fitted during the stages, while on transfers riders are not obligated to use it, except for the helmet.

For U15 category a back protector or a backpack with a reinforced backbone is mandatory!

General propositions

Competition will run under rules of UCI, rules KZS (Slovenian Cycling Federation) for enduro and SloEnduro 2020 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.
Prize fund according to rules of SloEnduro.
Results of the race will be published on the race venue 30min after finish and later on website www.sloenduro.com.
SloEnduro Delegate: Concerns that everything is in line with the rules and arrangements within SloEnduro (numbers, sponsors, start locations, etc.)
Arrival to the venue will be marked, as well as transfers to the start of the stages.
Race office is located at the venue.
On transfers riders will need to comply to 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.
For under aged riders their parent or guardian needs to sign the entry form.
Riders have to take care to pick up the timing chips before the start.
Riding and warming-up on the race course in the time of the event is prohibited and will be sanctioned.
There will be marshals positioned beside the course
Protecting gear is mandatory according to KZS rules for enduro (full-face helmet on the stages, XC helmet is allowed on transfers. Kneepads, full-finger gloves are mandatory on the stages).
Protests will be accepted by racing commission in accordance with the rules. It will be accepted by chief commissaire up to 10 minutes after results are posted. Protest fee is 20 €.
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 organizer will charge a cost for lost chip, which is 50 €.
Organizer reserves the right to change these propositions, any changes will be announced on time.
Organizer is not responsible for the consequences caused by riders to themselves, other riders or third party.
Race course will be marked at least one day before the start and ready for inspection. Organizer reserves the right change the course, number of stages or stage length due to unexpected situation such as bad weather and similar. Organizer will announce any changes on time.

Registration and fees

Registration opens
September 1st, 2020.

Registration system
Entries will be accepted through Prijavim.se system. Entry is complete when it is paid. All information about payment is available during the entry procedure.

Registration deadline
On Thursday before the event – Sept 10, 2020.

Late registration
Not available (COVID-19 guidelines to avoid unnecessary contact).

Registration fee
35€ (10€ for U15 category)

Entry fee payment
All info on online payment available on www.prijavim.se.

Non-licensed riders
They can compete in Hobi category with Slovenian Cycling Federation membership card. With the membership, riders get s the third party liability insurance for the whole season. Riders can order the card at Slovenia Cycling website.