Regulation

Art. 1 –

The Itzulia Basque Challenge WT is a cycle-tourism event regulated by article 9 of the RFEC’s “Cycle Tourism-Cycling for All” Regulations within the framework of a cycling specialty that conceives this sport as a physical exercise for leisure, tourism or cultural purposes, excluding competition. The event will be subject to the provisions of articles 15 and following of Annex II of Royal Decree 1428/2003, of November 21, approving the General Traffic Regulations for the application and development of the consolidated text of the Law on traffic, circulation of motor vehicles and road safety, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 339/1990, of March 2.

Art. 2 –

It will take place on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The official start will be at 08:00 in the Plaza de Untzaga in Eibar (Gipuzkoa). It will be held on two routes, long and short:

• The World Tour route (long) will be the same as the last stage of the Itzulia Basque Country 2025, Eibar – Eibar, around 145 km (+ 3600m), with the control closing at 16:30.
• The Middle Distance route will be about 80 km (+ 2100m).

They are open to all cyclists over 18 years old.

Art.3 –

Registration fees have the following cost:

• From November 4 to December 31, 2024: €60 VAT included or a maximum of 200 bibs.
• From January 1st to February 28th €70 VAT included or a maximum of 300 bibs.
• From March 1st until registration closes, €80 VAT included or a maximum of 300 bibs

In any case, €13 will be added if you are not a member to formalize the temporary day license.

The registration fees ensure, among others, the following services:

• Official jersey.
• Accreditation of access to the start and finish area of ​​the 6th Stage of the Itzulia 2025
• World Tour Infrastructures
• Official Itzulia Route
• Official cars
• Timed section
• Official photographs of the race.
• Access to the event’s refreshment stations.
• Mechanical assistance during the race.
• Showers and toilets.
• Post-event meal.
• Finisher medal
• Broom cart
• Safety on the route
• Expo area
• Car parking

Art. 4 –

In order to participate, it is mandatory to be in possession of the corresponding cycling license approved by the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) and/or the International Cycling Union (UCI), or to subscribe to the day license with the insurance provided by the organization. These are the only valid insurances accepted by the authorities.

The fact that the user is federated in a federation other than the RFEC (for example, Royal Spanish Triathlon Federation (RFET), Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA), Cycle Tourism Federation (FCT)…) will not exempt the user from paying the price of the mandatory insurance of 13 euros to participate in the race. In these cases other than the RFEC license, the user will assume the payment of the price of the mandatory insurance of 15 euros to participate in the race.

The participant, at the time of registration, declares that he is physically fit for the race. It is the obligation of each cyclist to ensure before participating in the event that he or she is in perfect health and is fit for the physical effort required to participate in the event.

Art. 5 –

A registration will only be considered valid when the registration fees have been paid. That is, there is NO possibility of pre-registering and paying when collecting the bib. Payment can only be made online by credit card through the secure payment gateway proposed by the organization on the official website www.itzuliabasquechallenge.com and within the time periods indicated by the organization.

Art. 6 –

Registrations are considered DEFINITIVE, so in the event that the registered person cannot or does not want to participate after having made their registration, the registration fee will not be refunded. Registrations are strictly personal and non-transferable and cannot be used by anyone other than the registered person.

Art. 7 –

The control of steps and times will be carried out electronically by using a chip, which is attached to the numbered plate.

The control of steps and times will be carried out at the points marked by the organization and participants who are not detected at all the control points will be considered NOT CLASSIFIED:

• Departure at the scheduled time => 8:00
• Arrival => 16:30
• Other control points located along the route.

Elimination system: Any participant who is overtaken by the “End of Race” sweeper vehicle is considered out of the race, and must hand in their number, chip and bicycle plate.

NOTE: When riding on roads open to traffic, all participants must scrupulously respect traffic regulations.

The cut-off times are subject to the approval of these regulations by the security forces and bodies responsible for safety on the roads where the march takes place.

Art. 8 –

The collection of bib numbers will take place on April 12, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on the day of the race from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

The collection of the bib and the runner’s bag will only take place during the days authorized by the organization. No subsequent deliveries or collections will be made. All participants must carry, in a mandatory and visible manner, the bicycle plate. Any cyclist who does not have the bicycle plate visibly placed on the handlebars will be excluded from the route by members of the organization or by law enforcement. The bib and chip are personal and non-transferable items. The registered person may only participate with the bib that has been assigned to them and agrees not to allow other people to use it.

Failure to collect the participant’s bag with the number on it during the days set aside by the organisation implies the participant’s refusal to participate in the event, without the right to any refund of the amounts paid as registration fees or for any other reason.

All participants must carry, in a mandatory and visible manner: the chip and the bicycle plate (these form a single unit). Any cyclist who does not wear the bicycle plate visibly will be excluded from the route by members of the organisation or by law enforcement.

• THE PLATE must be worn on the front of the bicycle in a clearly visible manner without bending, and without hiding or altering the advertising.
• THE CHIP is attached to the plate, forming a unit with it.

The number and the chip are personal and non-transferable items. The registered person may only participate with the number assigned to them and agrees not to allow other people to use it. No claims will be accepted for loss of the chip or placement in an inappropriate place.

All participants will start at the same time.

The race is not a competitive event. However, the start and finish of the participants will be controlled by chip to keep a record of all the cyclists for better safety. There will not be a classification, but the time taken by each cyclist to complete the route will be reported.

There will only be one timed section, where a classification will be made.

In order to obtain the times correctly, it is very important that the bib-chip, which is a single piece, is placed correctly on the front of the bicycle. The chip only works properly if it is placed on the front part of the handlebars. It must be taken into account that the chip does NOT work if it is placed in the pocket, inside the jersey, folded, on the wrist or on the seat post. It can only be placed on the front part of the handlebars.

The organization will not be able to recover the times if the bib-chip has not been placed correctly, so it will not accept claims caused by loss or incorrect placement.

Art. 9 –

Any participant who is seen towed by any vehicle will be sanctioned by the organization. Accompanying vehicles are prohibited in accordance with Traffic Regulations. Police forces will stop accompanying vehicles, which will be liable for any penalties incurred for non-compliance with traffic regulations. The organization reserves the right to take action against persons who fail to comply with the regulations, including prohibition from participating in future editions of the race.

Art. 10 –

Liquid and solid refreshment stations will be available. Their location will be announced in the participant’s book. The refreshment stations will be staffed by properly identified organizational assistance personnel. In addition, a rest and refreshment area will be established at the finish line, where a food and drink ticket will be given to each participant.

Art. 11 –

The organization will have, during the development of the race and permanently, a team of doctors, ambulances and mobile ICUs, several fixed aid points, a medical post at the finish, a broom bus, a shower service and a team of physiotherapists.

Art. 12 –

The organization will have mechanical assistance throughout the race, but it is not obliged to provide service to all participants, rather it will be a courtesy service. In case of breakdown, labor will be free, but spare parts will be paid for by the participants. Only repairs that can be fixed on the road will be taken into account. Punctures must be resolved by the cyclists themselves. There will be fixed mechanical assistance points. All participants must carry their spare parts and be self-sufficient.

Art. 13 –

The use of a helmet is mandatory.

It is recommended that the official jersey of the race be worn as a distinctive element to facilitate the work of the organizers, volunteers and security forces.

For safety reasons, participants may only use conventional road bikes with brakes on both wheels (fixie bikes are not allowed), mountain bikes and bikes without couplings (time trial and triathlon bikes are not allowed).

The use of handbikes or bikes adapted for people with reduced mobility is permitted.

The use of electrically assisted bikes is permitted. Mountain bikes are not permitted.

Art. 14 –

The Provincial Traffic Headquarters, Municipal Police, Civil Protection, Firefighters and Ertzaintza will ensure the safety of the race. The Organisation, advised by Agencies linked to Civil Protection, may decree the partial or total suspension of the march in the event that it has sufficient information on risks that may affect the safety of participants or collaborating personnel. These risks may be associated with Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (heat waves, tornadoes, earthquakes, storms, strong winds, hail, fires, lightning, floods), accidents, acts of war or terrorism, military conflicts or riots, or for any other reason that affects the safety of participants and/or spectators of the event or that may prevent its celebration. In the event of cancellation for the reasons mentioned or for any other reason, the amount paid will not be reimbursed unless the organiser of the event authorises and makes this reimbursement.

Art. 15 –

The Organisation reminds participants of the obligation to keep the roads where the race takes place in perfect condition, avoiding messages of encouragement and/or “graffiti” on them by followers and/or companions. These actions will be subject to sanction in accordance with current regulations.

Art. 16 –

The organization is not responsible for any accident that may be caused or suffered by the participant, who must be covered by the corresponding federation license or accident insurance contracted with the organization if not a member of the federation. It is also not responsible for expenses or debts that may be incurred by participants during the race, or for any loss, theft, damage or breakdown that may occur to bicycles or other equipment of the participants. The participant exempts the organization from any responsibility for loss or deterioration of personal items due to any circumstance.

Art. 17 –

To collect the bib number, it is MANDATORY to present:

• The original DNI/NIE/Passport.
• The annual competition cycling or cycle tourism license approved by the RFEC in the event that the participant has not subscribed to the day license proposed by the organization.

Art. 18 –

The organization reserves the right to make any changes it deems appropriate to the race route, at its sole discretion, if it deems it convenient or necessary for the safety of the participants, for logistical reasons or by order or recommendation of the governing authorities, without the participants having the right to request any kind of refund or reduction of the registration fees. Likewise, those persons who are sanctioned for doping by the UCI or by any other national federation or body with the corresponding powers may not take part in the race or may be excluded by the organization at any time, before or during the race. Those registered in these circumstances who have to be excluded will lose the registration fee.

The Organization reserves the right of admission. The organization may expel from the race at any time any participant who acts contrary to the provisions of these regulations, disobeys instructions that may be received from those responsible for the organization, or who displays indecorous, dangerous or unsportsmanlike behavior, or who in any way damages or may damage the good image of the race. The organization may refuse admission to the race to any cyclist who has shown similar behavior in previous editions.

Likewise, the organization may agree to suspend the race, either temporarily or permanently, when circumstances beyond the control of the organization, orders, resolutions or government provisions occur that affect general safety or the freedom of movement of people. In the event of suspension by government order prior to the holding of the event, the organization will provide the registered participants with the information and options and alternatives that are articulated at the time based on the concurrent circumstances.

In the event of suspension, once the race has started, participants will not be entitled to a refund of registration fees.

Art. 19 –

Image rights. Acceptance of these regulations necessarily implies that the participant authorizes the organizers to record all or part of his or her participation in the race, gives his or her consent for his or her image to be used for the promotion and dissemination of the image of the Itzulia Basque Challenge in all its forms and channels (radio, press, video, photos, DVD, internet, posters, media, etc.) and transfers all rights relating to its commercial and advertising exploitation that they consider appropriate to carry out, without the right on his or her part to receive any financial compensation. This article also applies to photographs and images recorded with an aerial drone.

The participant must be aware at all times of the location of the drone, especially when they are flying at low altitude and under no circumstances approach them. In the event of the drone falling, please stay away from it and not touch it. During takeoffs and landings, do not be less than 10 meters away. Pilots must be fully identifiable so that they can be warned of any circumstance.

Art. 20 –

Registration for this event necessarily implies full acceptance of these regulations and the risks inherent to the development of the sporting activity and the waiver of any legal action against the organization that may arise from damage or injuries suffered during participation in the event.

Art. 21 –

Participants will be strictly penalized if they:

• Do not respect the traffic code.
• Do not respect the safety instructions indicated by law enforcement and the organization.
• Do not pass through the exit control and other controls located along the route.
• Litter or degrade the route by throwing waste.
• Have their own support vehicle, hindering the progress of the rest.
• Behaviour that prevents the normal development of the race and that goes against these regulations.
• Make fraudulent use of the bibs.

Participants agree to collaborate in respecting the Environment, especially to conserve the waste they use, depositing it exclusively in the places provided by the Organization for this purpose, both along the route and in ALL the refreshment stations and FINISH AREA.

These actions will be subject to sanction in accordance with current regulations.

Art. 22 –

Diplomas will be sent by email. Medals will be awarded once the finish line has been crossed. They will not be sent by mail.

It is mandatory for the winners to receive the trophies on the podium. These awards will NOT be sent by mail.

Art. 23 –

The user must have read, know and accept the conditions of participation in the Itzulia Basque Challenge:

• The user declares to be in a suitable state of health to undertake the physical effort involved in participating in a long-distance or long-distance race, depending on the route taken.
• The user is solely responsible for the care and custody of the material with which he/she carries out the race, including the loss or damage of personal items, as well as theft, robbery, misplacement or other circumstances.
• The user undertakes to comply with traffic regulations, and in particular those of the Road Safety Law and its Regulations, ensuring his/her safety and that of the other participants and users of the public highway.
• The user exempts Basque Challenge S.L. and/or any natural or legal person linked to the organization of the event from liability arising from any accident caused by traffic events or sports accidents, including any claim for personal injury or damage to third parties.
• The user undertakes to take extreme caution in the event of unforeseen events or vehicles that may be circulating on the route.
• The user is aware that there are dangerous sections where he/she must take extreme caution, as well as long descents with curves where he/she must slow down in order to avoid damage to himself/herself and/or others. He/she is also aware that there are sections where the condition of the roads may not meet the appropriate safety conditions, and different tunnels that may NOT be illuminated and expressly excludes Basque Challenge S.L. from liability for any damage suffered due to the poor condition of the roads or due to a defect in the road infrastructure.
• The user is aware that there is a possibility of suffering a sports accident inherent to the practice of cycling, personally assuming responsibility for any accidents that may be caused to themselves or to any participant in the event, exempting and holding Basque Challenge S.L. harmless from any liability arising from these accidents.

Art. 24 –

BASQUE CHALLENGE SL guarantees full compliance with the Personal Data Protection regulations, and thus, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation EU 2016/679, the signatory is informed and gives his/her consent to the incorporation of his/her data into the automated files existing in the B-CH and to the processing of the same for use in relation to the development of administrative, commercial and other activities of the same.

The privacy policy of BASQUE CHALLENGE SL assures you, in any case, the exercise of the rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition, in the terms established in current legislation.