1. The participant accepts that the event they are entering is not a race in any format.

2. The participant is fully responsible for their actions whilst attending the event. This includes the event centre and during the ride itself. Mpower does not accept responsibility for the actions of the participant, nor the consequences of such actions.

3. Each participant, upon signing the registration form agrees that they are physically and mentally capable of riding the distance they have chosen. If during the event, they decide to change their route and distance, then all consequences of this action are theirs.

4. The Event Registration Form of an entry to an event must be completed by a person aged 12 years or over. Evidence of age may be requested.

5. It is mandatory that all riders wear a safety-approved cycling helmet complying with latest standards. Any rider not wearing a helmet will not be covered by the event insurance and will be disqualified from the event and could be liable for damages if involved in an accident on that basis. The rider must accept this as a condition of entry. Mpower reserves the right to refuse entry to the event to anyone with inappropriate equipment or clothing.

6. The participant confirms that the cycle/bike they are riding for the event and all of their equipment is of a suitable standard and state of trail/roadworthiness.

7. During the event, there will be warning signs at appropriate points on the trails or roads. The absence of these signs does not signal there are no dangers approaching and it is the individual rider’s responsibility to make a decision regarding whether to ride a section or not. The marking of the route does not necessarily indicate that the trail or road is rideable and the participant is deemed to make their own decision about whether to proceed on bike, foot or not at all.

8. Registering for a cycling event indicates your consent for Ride to Mpower 2020 event to contact you with pre-event information and about any products or services and research via email, post, phone, SMS. You can opt out at any time via the unsubscribe links in the emails you are sent.

9. You must obey all Highway Code rules. You are requested to ride in single file where appropriate and no more than 2 (two) abreast at any time. Please be aware of your fellow cyclists, other road users, and any other traffic. Please always indicate your intention to stop or change direction.

10. Riders must be considerate to other users of bridleways, tracks, byways and public ways when riding off-road. Upon seeing other users, such as horse riders, walkers, farm traffic, and ambulance, etc. riders are required to slow down and pass with care. Where appropriate, riders should stop and wait at the side of the route for other users such as ambulance, etc. to pass safely.

11. Each participant will be fully responsible for any fees or costs incurred or arising from an accident either involving or caused by the rider. This includes, but is not exclusive to, fees from Police, Air Ambulance, Fire and Rescue and the Ambulance service. If the situation arises that you are not capable of making the decision to call the emergency services, the rider agrees that a member from the team will call for the same.

12. In the event that a participant fail to complete the course for any reason, he or she agrees to return to or call the event centre before the close of the event and report to a member of staff.

13. Mpower reserves the right to cancel any event, due to extreme weather conditions, Force Majeure or any other reasons. In such an event, each participants’ entry with be automatically moved to the rescheduled event.

14. Participation in the event is at the rider’s own risk. Insurance cover is provided for all riders against a third party claim arising as a result of accidental damage to a third party property whilst participating in an event. This insurance cover is adjudged void if it is deemed the rider has acted negligently.

15. Riders are expected not to drop or leave any litter on any part of the route and to dispose of it responsibly at an appropriate place or bin.