All rules are designed to support the spirit of unsupported races. Riders of the Orbit360 are expected to be self-sufficient and must follow these rules at all times whilst riding.
Rule # 1 RIDE YOUR OWN ROUTE
- Your ride is completed when you reached the point where you started by covering a minimum distance of 360 / 180 / 90 kilometres.
1.2 It’s the rider’s responsibility to plan a save and appropriate route.
Rule # 2 RIDE UNDER YOUR OWN POWER
2.1 No drafting for solo riders (other than Peloton).
2.2 All forward travel overland must be human powered (i.e. no e-bikes).
2.3 It´s simply you and your bike, that´s it.
Rule # 3 RIDE SAVELY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 Helmet and front/ rear lights are mandatory. Wear a reflector jacket in darkness.
3.2 Watch out for others when sharing the same path. Reduce speed and give them a smile.
3.3 Riders must know and observe all local traffic laws.
Rule # 4 BE SELF-SUFFICIENT
4.1 No 3rd party support. All food, drinks and equipment must be carried with you or acquired at commercially available services. Plan your route appropriately, check for resupply points and opening hours beforehand. Pair riders are allowed to support each other.
4.2 Booking or organizing any logistic support before the start is not allowed.
4.4 No en-route service is provided by the organizer.
Rule # 5 ONE ACTIVITY, BUT NO TIME LIMIT
5.1 It´s a single stage challenge. The route must be ridden in one attempt.
5.2 You can rest or sleep as much and wherever suits you. However, bear in mind break times add up quickly and can add significantly to the elapsed time.
5.3 You also need to keep your device recording the whole time.
Rule # 6 MAINTAIN EVIDENCE OF THE RIDE
5.1 All rides must be recorded via a GPS device and must be uploaded to komoot and linked with the Orbit360 account.
5.2 The GPS device can be a dedicated cycling/ navigation computer, fitness watch or smartphone with location services – essentially anything that allows you to record an activity on komoot.
Rule # 7 RIDE IN THE SPIRIT OF SELF-RELIANCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
7.1 Riders may accept legitimate unplanned offers of food, drink or shelter but must not go looking for it. Any help received must not be solicited in any way. Help is regarded as “trail magic” if any other riders would have the same possibility to receive this kind of assistance.
7.2 The organizer can impose time penalties for violations which will be decided once the ride has been linked.
Rule # 8 RESPECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT
8.1 Don´t only “leave no trace”, but also “leave the place better than you found it”. This does not suggest that you are supposed to clean up everyone’s trash. It´s still a time challenge. But if it happens that you stop and find an empty can or packaging papers we encourage you to take it and dispose it in the next bin. This will contribute to the overall conditions of the roads.
8.2 The rides might lead you to remote areas. Usually that´s the home of animals. Respect them and be quiet when approaching them.