- DATE
The Junior Trophy will take place on the date indicated on the official Bike Festival website.
2. START TIMES
The initial Junior Trophy start time is at 10:30am (Minis), with subsequent start times for all other age groups from 2022 to 2017 following brief intervals. The start times for the 2016 - 2011 age classes are scheduled for approximately 12:30pm (The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the start times). Participants arriving late or without a helmet will not be allowed to participate in the Junior Trophy.
3. JUNIOR TROPHY FEATURES
The Junior Trophy is a sporting event for children aged 3 to 14, not included in the official FCI - UCI calendar. It features various types of route, each characterised by increasing length and technical complexity.
Details about the different routes can be found on the official event website.
The event organiser holds discretionary authority, allowing it to make event-related decisions at any time. By virtue of these powers, the organiser has the right to change the route for objective reasons (e.g. damage to road surfaces), either extending or shortening it to an appropriate extent, including shortly before the event.
Junior Trophy participants require consent from at least one parent or legal representative. The consent of the parent or legal representative must be given by accepting the corresponding declaration of liability, which must be read carefully beforehand.
These special regulations, in addition to the General Bike Festival Regulations, outline the conditions each participant agrees to through their parent or guardian.
Immediate and unrestricted compliance with instructions from event staff and public safety officials (police, fire brigade, CNSAS) is mandatory. Failure to comply may result in the organiser excluding the participant from the event. Event staff (e.g. marshals) will be clearly identified by the organiser and are authorised to provide instructions on behalf of the organiser.
4. HEALTH
Parents must ensure that their children possess the mental and physical requirements to participate in the Junior Trophy. If needed, they should consult a doctor to assess their overall state of health.
5. EQUIPMENT
All types of bicycles are permitted in the Junior Trophy.
The following equipment is strictly prohibited:
- Bottle cages located behind or under the saddle
- Water bottles made of rigid materials such as glass, aluminium, etc.
Participants are required to wear a suitable helmet at all times and ensure the proper functioning of their bicycles, especially regarding brakes and other safety-critical components. Participants will be excluded from participating in the Junior Trophy if technical faults are detected.
6. STARTING AREA
The starting line for the Junior Trophy is located within the festival area. Please follow the Signage on site.
7. START
The start times are divided into two time blocks. The line-up for each start block is set 5 minutes before the starting signal. All participants complete the first lap together as a warm-up. The line-up at the starting line for each age group is determined by the time of registration.
Participants line up for the first age group (Minis) immediately after the last rider reaches the finish line of the practice lap. Subsequent announcements will follow. Participants must pay attention to the speaker's announcements! The speaker will call out the starting age group, and all participants must get ready to join the starting line-up.
In cases where there aren't sufficient participants for one or more age groups, two or more classes may be combined into a single run (with separate scores). Therefore, all cyclists must always be in a position to listen to the speaker's announcements.
8. DISTANCES
The different classes each compete in a race divided into laps.
CATEGORY / LAPS / DISTANCE
MINIS 2022 - 2021 1 lap 350m
2020 - 2019 2 laps 700m
2018 - 2017 3 laps 1,050m
2016 - 2015 5 laps 1,750m
2014 - 2013 7 laps 2,450m
2012 - 2011 10 laps 3,500m
9. AWARD CEREMONY
The awards ceremony is scheduled to occur on the festival stage on Sunday, 4th May 2025, following the conclusion of the final Junior Trophy. We request the presence of all first, second, and third-place winners in their respective categories. In the event of absence without prior notification to the organisers, a prize draw will determine the recipients.
10. PRIZES
Trophies and fantastic prizes await those securing the top three spots in each category. Every participant will be presented with a medal upon completing the Junior Trophy..
11. AGE CLASSES
Minis 2022 - 2021 (Girls)
Minis 2022 - 2021 (Boys)
F 2020 - 2019 (Girls)
M 2020 - 2019 (Boys)
F 2018 - 2017 (Girls)
M 2018 - 2017 (Boys)
F 2016 - 2015 (Girls)
M 2016 - 2015 (Boys)
F 2014 - 2013 (Girls)
M 2014 - 2013 (Boys)
F 2012 - 2011 (Girls)
M 2012 - 2011 (Boys)
12. FINAL GUIDELINES
Cycling, much like any other sports and physical activity, comes with risks to the well-being, life, and safety of participants and others, along with potential risks to public and private property and rights (inherent risks). Engaging in cycling also requires adherence to legal regulations, organisational provisions, and other rules designed for precautionary purposes.
Understanding these risks, adopting measures to mitigate their effects, and being aware of both general and specific precautionary rules are prerequisites for participating in the event.
Therefore, each parent or guardian must evaluate these risks and their child's ability to handle them before enrolling them in the Junior Trophy. By registering for the event, participants acknowledge and assume these risks, thereby releasing the organisation from any liability associated with their involvement.
For any matters not explicitly addressed here, the rules outlined in the general Bike Festival regulations shall apply.
