Cycle Silverstone Terms and Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The terms and conditions below apply to all entrants participating in Cycle Silverstone as organised by Silverstone Circuits Limited. By registering for Cycle Silverstone you will be required to accept the terms and conditions on offer.

Participants must acknowledge that this event is not a race.

When cycling on the track participants acknowledge this is potentially hazardous. Participants should be in a reasonable state of health and by registering they are confirming they are in good health and are capable of completing the event.

The event organisers cannot be held responsible for personal accident, injury, loss or damage occurred during the event.

Any costs incurred as a result of participant rescue or injury are to be covered by the participant and not Silverstone Circuits Limited.

Silverstone Circuits Limited do not accept responsibility for the actions of participants.

Participants must wear the event number provided at all times during the event.

Participants must follow the instruction of event staff, stewards and signage at all times.

Event rules and regulations will be stated within the event information booklet as created by Silverstone Circuits Limited – these must be followed at all times.

All sales are final, refunds are not available. If a refund is processed at the discretion of Silverstone Circuits Limited, a non-refundable booking fee will be subtracted.

Participants can transfer between distances. Additional costs may occur depending on distance options.

Participants cannot change the named rider once registered.

Registration can only be completed by a person aged 18yrs or over.

Participants under the age of 18-years-old MUST be accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 18-years-old. Silverstone Circuits Limited reserve the right to request photo identification and/or proof of age from participants at any point. Failure to comply may result in being withdrawn from the event.

Each participant agrees to assign and grant the right and permission for Silverstone Circuits Limited and the associated event partners to use and publish any photographs, film, video and/or sound recordings of the participant on any Silverstone Circuits Limited activity. The participant hereby releases Silverstone Circuits Limited and their event partners from any and all liability from such use and promotion. The participant authorises the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, and broadcast, electronic storage and/or distribution of said photographs, film, video tapes, electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of Silverstone Circuits Limited. The participant specifically waives any right to any compensation they may have for appearing in any of the photographs, film, video and/or sound recordings of the participant at a Silverstone Circuits Limited event.

Silverstone Circuits Limited reserve the right to postpone the event to an alternative date in the interests of public safety. All changes will be publicised through the event website, social media and via email. Participants will be transferred to the new event date.

Participants accept the age entry criteria as detailed below and as such Silverstone Circuits Limited do not accept responsibility for any persons that fall outside of the categories detailed.

All participants must wear appropriate safety equipment when taking part. It is highly recommended that a helmet must be worn at all times when cycling.

Participants must adhere to the rules of the event at all times.​

Participants must be considerate to all other participants and non -participants at all times.

For cycling, please ensure that you ride in single file and no more than two abreast where necessary.

All route signage must be followed, any participant not following the route is therefore outside of the event and not the responsibility of the event organisers. Silverstone Circuits Limited agree to ensure that all routes are adequately signed.

Silverstone Circuits Limited reserve the right to make changes and adjustments to any route at any point prior to the event day. All changes will be publicised through the event website and social media. Participants will not be entitled to a refund in this situation, instead should this be requested they will be offered the chance to change routes instead.

Silverstone Circuits Limited promises to do all in their power to ensure that all routes are of the advertised distance, although all route distances advertised are estimates.

Silverstone Circuits Limited are entitled to adjust the routes on the event day in an emergency situation without giving prior notice to participants.

Event organisers will close the event service areas and finish at a specified time, any participant who has not reached the service areas or returned to the event finish by this set time is no longer the responsibility of Silverstone Circuits Limited. Participants do not need to inform event organisers if they are not participating or completing the event.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Family Festival Ride 10k – Open to all ages* 

Conquer the Track 20k – 8 years and above only*

Gear Up! 50k Endurance – 12 years and above only*

*all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian of the entrant to ensure that participants under the age of 18 years can complete the chosen route within the allocated time.

Silverstone Circuits Limited reserve the right to request photo identification and/or proof of age from participants at any point. Failure to comply may result in being withdrawn from the event.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Below are the event terms and conditions which all riders taking part in the event must abide by at all times.

Rider safety is very important to us; we therefore ask that you follow these simple steps to ensure participants stay safe during the ride:

Do not race or speed on any part of the circuit. Be considerate of the nature of an event.

Follow the official route and direction signage at all times. There will be stewards ONLY at key points, so please keep a copy of the event control phone number given to you at registration.

Be aware of others around you and do not take any sudden actions without warning.

Be considerate of other cyclists, as riders will have a variety of abilities.

Act responsibly at all times.

Please do not ride more than two-abreast.

Be aware that other riders may overtake. Please keep left and ride in single file where possible.

Find a suitable place to stop and fix any bike problems. Mechanical support will be available should you be unable to repair your problem but please be patient if the mechanics are attending to another call.

Wear your event number on your front until you have completed the ride.

Do not drop litter. Use the bins provided in the start/finish area or service areas.

Finally, the event is a ride not a race. Please watch your speed for your own safety and the safety of others.