TERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. The official start of the event is from the Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff, between 7.30am and 9.30am. Participants who choose to begin their event from another location other than the official start point, or before, or after, the official start time, must note that the route will not be OPEN. This means that there will be no marshals, no medical cover, no support vehicles, no food or water stops and critically they will not be covered by the event Insurance and accept all responsibility and the organisers of the Tour de Beara are not liable for any incidents that may occur as a result.
    The broom wagon will leave Eyeries foodstop at 3:45pm and travel at an average speed of 20kph arriving in Glengarriff at 6:15pm. The Glengarriff
    finish line will close at 6:15pm. Any cyclists passed by broom wagon will be cycling unsupported and deemed to be outside of the event. They will not be eligible for finishers medals and will be responsible for their own safety and way home.
  2. All Participants must wear a hard shell crash helmet. Anyone without a helmet will not be able to participate. NO HELMET NO SPIN.
  3. All participants are responsible for their own safety and all entrants participate at their own risk. Insurance cover is provided for all cyclists against a third-party claim arising because of accidental damage to third-party property whilst participating in the event. This insurance cover is adjudged void if it is deemed the cyclist has acted negligently or is not registered. No further insurance cover is provided by the TdeB for cyclists participating in this event and the TdeB strongly recommend that each cyclist organises their own personal insurance cover.
  4. No ear phones or head phones to be worn by cyclists. Phones are not to be used when cycling.
  5. All participants must obey the rules of the road at all times and be aware and respectful of other road users. This event will be run on open roads. Participants must obey the instructions of the Gardaí, the Irish Red Cross and event marshals at all times.
  6. Due to the challenging nature of the event a high level of fitness is required for the Tour de Beara 160k and the 120k and to a lesser extent the Tour de Beara 90k. If you have not participated in physical activity for some time please consult your GP before embarking on training or participating in this event.
  7. In the event of a participant not reaching a certain marker within adequate time, particularly on the Tour de Beara 160k and 120k, the organisers reserve the right to move participants to an alternate event route. This may apply at Castletownbere or at the Eyeries foodstop. This measure is being taken due to health and safety concerns and out of consideration for event volunteers.
  8. All bicycles should be in a well-maintained and road-worthy condition. Participants are advised to carry a pump, spare tubes etc. The Tour de Beara is not liable for any assistance/repair work conducted at the request of the cyclist by volunteers.
  9. Refreshments will be provided at designated areas on the route and at the finish area. Entry to the food stops will be strictly for participants wearing official Tour de Beara ‘wristband’. Food will also be available at the finish. Participants are advised to carry their own food and drinks if they think they need additional food.
  10. During the event there will be warning signs and check points at appropriate locations along the route. Absence of these signs does not signal that there are no dangers approaching and it is the individual cyclist’s responsibility to exercise due care and caution, particularly in adverse weather conditions, on uneven surfaces, on windy roads and/or on steep descents. Participants must follow the road signage for their chosen event.
  11. All participants must have their bike tag visible at all times. The number should be on the stem of the bicycle saddle. The event Emergency number is on all bike tags and wristbands, please note this and use in EMERGENCY only. A Bike Breakdown number will also be provided to participants.
  12. Each cyclist is fully responsible for their actions whilst attending and participating in the event. This includes at food stop centres and throughout the cycle itself. The Tour de Beara do not accept responsibility for the actions of any cyclist, negligent or otherwise and furthermore do not accept any liability for loss or damages, consequential or otherwise caused by the cyclist.
  13. In the event of inclement weather conditions, the organisers have the right to alter or cancel the route on the day of the event.
  14. Participants should allow plenty of time to sign in prior to the event.
  15. To avoid any delays on the morning, participants are asked to sign in on Friday (6-8.30pm) in the Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff. Limited sign In is available on the morning of the event. Each route will start on time, so if you snooze you lose.
  16. All participants must sign in. By signing in all Cyclists agree that they have read, understood, accept and will adhere to the Tour de Beara Terms and Conditions.
  17. Participants under the age of 18 years on the day of the event must have parental consent and be accompanied by an adult to participate in this event. Cyclists under the age of 16 may not participate in the event.
  18. Participants are asked not to litter and to keep Cork & the Beara Peninsula clean. Cyclists stopping for a comfort break are asked to use facilities provided at the food stops and along the route and not to cause any offence to local residents or other cyclists.
  19. The Tour de Beara operates a strict NO REFUND policy for registration fees, merchandise purchased, donations and all related handling charges. However, in the event of the Tour de Beara being unable to fulfil the merchandise order we will make a refund should all other options be exhausted.
  20. Each cyclist will be fully responsible for any fees or costs incurred or arising from an accident either involving or caused by the cyclist. This includes, but is not exclusive to Ambulance, Fire and Rescue and the Rescue service.
  21. Each cyclist hereby grants to the Tour de Beara an exclusive, absolute and irrevocable worldwide assignment in perpetuity in the photographs/film/video/electronic representations and/or sound recordings of the participant obtained at the event and grants the Tour de Beara the right to use and publish such content in any and all media. The participant hereby releases the Tour de Beara from any and all liability from such use and promotion.
  22. Cyclists are responsible for the safety and security of their own bicycles. The Tour de Beara does not accept any liability for damage or theft of bicycles.
  23. Please note that some of the products provided at the foodstops may contain nuts/allergens.

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