Trailquest is a young sport and the aim is too keep rules to the minimum to achieve good public relations, safety & fairness.

1.Competitors must report to the finish even if they retire. Failure to do so may render entrants liable to search and rescue costs.

2.Competitors must wear a helmet & should carry a whistle and 1st aid kit - minimum of plasters and dressing to stop a severe cut bleeding

3.Competitors may use tarred public roads, RUPP's, BOAT's and bridleways and any forest, estate tracks or white roads specified by the organisers. Use of footpaths or any other road or trail or 'out of bounds' areas will result in disqualification from the event.

4.Team Members must keep in voice contact at all times - including control sites and finish. Penalty 25% loss of overall score.

5.Individual solo and team competitors must navigate and ride independently of other competitors. Penalty 25% loss of overall score.

6.Competitors must close all gates, pass or overtake walkers and equestrians slowly and courteously, treat the rural community with due consideration and aim to cause no damage to the environment.

7.Competitors must offer assistance to any competitors who are injured or in danger. Compensation for time lost can be awarded at the discretion of the event organiser.

8.Any disputes will be handled by the event referee appointed by the organiser. Any appeals will be adjudicated by the TCA committee. An Appeal fee may be charged.

9.Preriding an event area is not considered to be within the spirit of the event.

10.Competitors should punch controls in the appropriate numbered box. Genuine mistakes must be reported on the finish line as mispunching. Failure to do so may mean that you will not be credited with the points for a control..

11.Towing or the use of towing aids is not allowed

Tie Break Rules

In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined, in order of preference, by considering the values of the check points visited.

1.the competitor(s) that has visited the most high scoring checkpoints (and returned within the time limit)

2.the competitor(s) that has visited the most checkpoints (and returned within the time limit)

3.the competitor who started earliest

Kit

Below is a list of basic kit required to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trailquest:

mountain bike
helmet
puncture repair kit
pump
spare inner tube
water
energy food
wind/waterproof jacket