Rules & Regulations

These rules and regulations govern participation in all Endurophoria events.
By registering, every participant agrees to comply with the rules listed below,
along with any instructions issued by race officials.

ℹ️ General Information

• Event dates, venues, routes, and schedules are subject to change at the discretion of the organisers.
• Participants must ensure that all registration details provided are complete, accurate, and truthful.
• The organisers reserve the right to modify the event format, schedule, or any aspect of the event, if required.

The decision of the organisers and race officials will be final in all matters of safety, eligibility, and race conduct
• Health & Bike Check – March 28, 2026:
– Health and bike checks will be conducted in pre-allotted time slots.
– Participation is subject to clearance in both medical and bike inspection rounds.
– Cycles must strictly comply with the prescribed eligibility norms.
– Participants failing the bike inspection will not be permitted to race, and no refund will be issued.
– If a participant is deemed unfit during the medical examination, a full refund will be provided.

• Finisher Benefits & Awards:
– Event T-shirts and finisher medals will be awarded only to participants who successfully complete the main MTB race.
– CRIT race participants will not receive finisher T-shirts or finisher medals.
– Only podium finishers in the CRIT race categories will be awarded medals.


• It is the sole responsibility of the participant to read, understand, and comply with all event rules and regulations.

🚵 MTB Main Race

👑 Men’s Open
🥇 ₹25,000 | 🥈 ₹12,000 | 🥉 ₹8,000
Total: ₹45,000

👑 Women’s Open
🥇 ₹12,000 | 🥈 ₹6,000 | 🥉 ₹4,000
Total: ₹22,000

👑 Men’s 40+
🥇 ₹10,000 | 🥈 ₹5,000 | 🥉 ₹3,000
Total: ₹18,000

🚴 CRIT Race (Heat-Based Format)

🥇 ₹6,000 | 🥈 ₹4,000 | 🥉 ₹2,000
• Conducted in multiple heats
• Advancement based on heat results
• Final podium decided in the final round

🎉 Fun Ride – Special Awards (Non-Competitive)

🏆 Old but Cranking – Oldest Looking Bike
✨ Squeaky Clean – Cleanest Bike
🎭 Best Costume – Male
🎭 Best Costume – Female
🔧 Locked ’n’ Loaded – Most Equipped Bike
🟤 Mud King – Dirtiest Bike
👴 Old but Gold – Oldest Participant
🌱 Eco Warrior – Most Eco-Friendly Setup
🎨 Road Poet – Best Creative Message / Artwork
⚡ Young Gun – Youngest Participant

⚠️ Important Notes

• Categories with less than 30 riders may be cancelled
• Full refund will be issued if a category is cancelled
• Prize money will be distributed only at the official prize ceremony
• Valid ID is mandatory to claim prizes
• Organizer’s decision will be final in all prize-related matters

📜 Legal Disclaimer

Prize structure, prize amounts, and distribution are subject to change at the sole discretion of the organizers, without prior notice.

• Riders must meet age criteria for their category.
• Age is verified during health check.
• Incorrect category selection may lead to disqualification.
• No refunds for incorrect entries.

• Registration is confirmed only after successful payment.
• Entries are non-transferable.
• Categories with fewer than 30 riders may be cancelled with full refund.

MTB Race

A fast, endurance-focused MTB race over ~30 km of predominantly flat terrain.

📍 Route

  • Manipur University → Thoubal Mela Ground (U-Turn) → Manipur University

  • Out-and-back course on mostly flat roads

  • Route markings and marshals will be in place

This category is open to both Amateur and Professional riders and is designed to reward speed, pacing, and race strategy over sustained efforts. 
Designed to reward speed, pacing, and consistency, this race is perfect for riders who enjoy sustained efforts and tactical racing.

🚴 Distance: ~30 km
🛣️ Terrain: Flat to mildly rolling off-road sections
⚡ Race Style: Endurance & speed-focused
🎯 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
⏱️ Format: Neutral Start

Eligible Bicycles

🚲 Allowed Bicycles:
✔ Mountain Bikes (MTB)

🚫 Not Allowed:
✖ E-bikes or motor-assisted bicycles
✖ Road bikes (unless specified otherwise by organizers)

Tyre width: Minimum 1.9 inches (no maximum limit)
Wheel size: Minimum 26 inches
Tyres must be MTB-specific with visible tread
Road bike tyres, slick tyres, and cyclocross tyres are not permitted

ℹ️ All bicycles must be human-powered and in safe, race-ready condition.

Safety & Equipment Requirements

⛑️ Helmet: Mandatory 
🛠️ Brakes: Must be functional and safe
🔧 Mechanical Support: Self-supported unless otherwise stated

🩺 Mandatory Checks

  • Medical check – Mandatory

  • Bike inspection – Mandatory

  • Details (time & location) will be communicated later

  • Failure to clear checks = no race start

Important Notes

ℹ️ Riders must follow race marshals’ instructions at all times
ℹ️ Drafting rules (if any) will be announced during briefing
ℹ️ Cut-off times may apply for safety reasons

 

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CRIT Race

Fast-paced criterium racing on a closed circuit, focused on speed, handling, and tactics.

🔄 Race Format

  • Conducted in multiple heats

  • Heats decided by draw of lots

  • Top 2 riders from each heat advance

  • Elimination continues until the final round

🚴 Eligibility

  • Open to Amateur & Professional riders

  • Riders must race only in their allotted heat

🩺 Mandatory Checks

  • Medical check – Mandatory

  • Bike inspection – Mandatory

  • Details (time & location) will be communicated later

  • Failure to clear checks = no race start

🛡️ Safety

  • Helmet compulsory 

  • Functional brakes required

  • Human-powered bikes only. All types of bikes allowed.

  • Unsafe bikes/components not permitted

📌 Race Rules

  • Follow race marshals’ instructions at all times

  • Dangerous riding may lead to disqualification

  • Final format subject to safety considerations

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MTB Race Mens 40+

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A fast, endurance-focused MTB race over ~30 km of predominantly flat terrain.

👤 Age Requirement & Verification:
Only riders who have completed 40 years of age as on 21 February 2026 are eligible (Rider must be born on or before 21 February 1986).
Age verification will be conducted during the mandatory health check. Failure to meet eligibility criteria will result in disqualification with no refund.

📍 Route

  • Manipur University → Thoubal Mela Ground (U-Turn) → Manipur University

  • Out-and-back course on mostly flat roads

  • Route markings and marshals will be in place

This category is open to both Amateur and Professional riders and is designed to reward speed, pacing, and race strategy over sustained efforts.
Designed to reward speed, pacing, and consistency, this race is perfect for riders who enjoy sustained efforts and tactical racing.

🚴 Distance: ~30 km
🛣️ Terrain: Flat to mildly rolling off-road sections
⚡ Race Style: Endurance & speed-focused
🎯 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
⏱️ Format: Neutral Start

Eligible Bicycles

🚲 Allowed Bicycles:
✔ Mountain Bikes (MTB)
✔ Fixed-Gear Bicycles (Fixies)
✔ Humber Cycles

🚫 Not Allowed:
✖ E-bikes or motor-assisted bicycles
✖ Road bikes (unless specified otherwise by organizers)

🔘 Tyres & Wheels

    • MTB bicycles must use tyres suitable for mixed-surface riding

    • Pure road racing slick tyres are not permitted

    • Narrow, smooth tyres designed exclusively for paved-road racing may be rejected at bike inspection

    • No minimum or maximum tyre width specified

    • Any standard adult wheel size is permitted, subject to safety clearance

ℹ️ All bicycles must be human-powered and in safe, race-ready condition.

Safety & Equipment Requirements

⛑️ Helmet: Mandatory 
🛠️ Brakes: Must be functional and safe
🔧 Mechanical Support: Self-supported unless otherwise stated

🩺 Mandatory Checks

  • Medical check – Mandatory

  • Bike inspection – Mandatory

  • Details (time & location) will be communicated later

  • Failure to clear checks = no race start

Important Notes

ℹ️ Riders must follow race marshals’ instructions at all times
ℹ️ Drafting rules (if any) will be announced during briefing
ℹ️ Cut-off times may apply for safety reasons

 

FUN Ride!

A relaxed, non-competitive ride celebrating cycling, creativity, and community.
Open to riders of all backgrounds and experience levels.

📍 Route

  • Manipur University → Waithou (near Coffee Culture – U-Turn) → Manipur University

  • Smooth, easy-paced out-and-back route

  • Marshals and route markers will be provided

🏁 Ride Details

  • Distance: ~15–18 km (approx.)

  • Terrain: Flat & beginner-friendly

  • Pace: Leisurely / group ride

  • Format: Mass start (no timing, no ranking)

🚴 Eligibility & Cycles

  • Open to all participants and all cycles!

  • Come One, Come All!

🛡️ Safety Rules

  • Helmet mandatory

  • Riders must follow traffic rules and marshal instructions

  • Ride respectfully — this is a fun, inclusive event

🎉 Fun Ride Special Awards & Prizes

Exciting prizes will be awarded for creativity, spirit, and style:

  1. 🛠️ Old but Cranking – Oldest looking bike

  2. ✨ Squeaky Clean – Cleanest looking bike

  3. 👑 Best Costume (Male)

  4. 👑 Best Costume (Female)

  5. 🔒 Locked ’n’ Loaded – Most well-equipped cycle

  6. 🏆 Mud King – Dirtiest cycle

  7. 🕰️ Old but Gold – Oldest participant

  8. 🌱 Eco Warrior – Most eco-friendly bike setup of the day

  9. 🎨 Road Poet – Best creative message / artwork on bike or rider

  10. ⚡ Young Gun – Youngest participant

📌 Important Notes

  • Prize decisions by organizers will be final

  • Photography & judging will happen during and after the ride

  • Have fun, express yourself, and ride safe 💙

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• Only permitted bicycles allowed per category.
• All bikes must be human-powered.
• Helmets are mandatory.
• Organisers may inspect bicycles before race start.

• Mandatory medical check before race day.
• Riders deemed medically unfit will not be allowed to start.
• First aid and emergency services will be available on course.

• Follow race marshals’ instructions at all times.
• Dangerous riding or unsporting behaviour leads to penalties.
• Drafting rules apply where announced.

• Race formats vary by category.
• Results are provisional until officially announced.
• Organisers’ decisions on results are final.

• Rule violations may result in time penalties or disqualification.
• Tampering, external assistance, or cheating is prohibited.
• No refunds for disqualified riders.

• Events may be delayed, modified, or cancelled due to weather.
• Natural disasters, government orders, or safety concerns apply.
• Refunds (if any) are at organisers’ discretion.

• Participation is at the rider’s own risk.
• Organisers are not responsible for injury, loss, or damage.
• Riders must have personal insurance where applicable.

• Event photos and videos may be used for promotion.
• By registering, riders consent to media usage.
• Personal data is handled as per privacy policy.

• All disputes shall be resolved by the organising committee.
• Decisions taken on race day are final and binding.
• Legal jurisdiction shall be Imphal, Manipur.

Category changes will not be permitted after registration closure.
Participants are responsible for selecting the correct category at the time
of registration.

Any protest or dispute regarding race results, rule interpretation,
classification, or competitor conduct must be submitted formally.

• Protests must be submitted in writing within 30 minutes of the official
provisional results being published.
• Late protests will not be entertained under any circumstances.

• Protest Fee: ₹2,000 (Refundable)
• The fee will be refunded only if the protest is found to be valid and upheld
by the Race Jury / Organising Committee.
• If the protest is rejected, the fee will be forfeited.

• All protests will be reviewed by the appointed Race Jury / Organising Committee.
• The decision of the Race Jury shall be final and binding.
• No further appeals will be entertained.

Scope

Protests will be considered only for:
• Rule violations
• Incorrect results or timing errors
• Course deviations
• Unsporting or dangerous conduct

Protests based on personal opinion, dissatisfaction, or unverified claims
will not be entertained.

This policy exists to ensure fairness, transparency, and respect for all
participants while maintaining smooth event operations.

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