The Rules
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Team composition
Most teams who enter the Weekender events are made up of 3 people, competing in Adventure class OR Mean Streets class. The Nine 2 Five events allow team of 3 as well as pairs. You CAN enter the Weekender as a pair or a foursome and it CAN be a single sex and there is no problem with this. We had many single sex teams take part last year and some fours and twos. BUT please bear in mind in these cases you will not be eligible for the overall Rat Race Series prize, so if you are racing to WIN, you cannot do so as a single sex team or as a pair of foursome. We do however acknowledge these categories though; see below for further prize category info.
Age limits
All competitors must be over 16. Those aged 16 and 17 must provide written parental/ guardian consent of their participation.
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Here are some basic rules we adhere to in the event. When you get to the event, you will be asked to sign your acceptance of a fairly lengthy terms and conditions and rules document. It’s important that you play by the spirit of the event; not only are the rules there for the fair play of the event, but for the safety of you and the public too.
You can view the Rat Race HIGHWAY CODE here. A copy of this will also be given you to retain throughout the event when you register upon arrival at the event village.
As the event is time based, infringement of any rules attracts a time penalty. The Race Director applies time penalties and various 'rat wraths' for the really naughty.
• Don't cheat. Cheats will be penalised (with copious time penalties)
• You can only use the specified modes of transport
• You must stick together, within 100m, as a team
• You must pass the kit check at Registration. NB: There might also be a random check of your kit on the course
• You must follow the prescribed route
• You must reach the prescribed checkpoints (on Sunday)
• Don’t drop any litter or spoil the city or country
• Never, ever, ever run a red light on your bike
• No riding on the pavement
Sometimes races of this nature can get quite complicated and various instructions appear. In general, if it feels like you are doing something wrong, then you usually are. Don't do something that you wouldn't like others doing to you, for example corner cutting. Follow the instructions in your route books and those of event staff and race marshals and you’ll have a great day!
