Rules

  1. Racers are responsible for understanding and following the rules for each event.
  2. Racing Age – Your racing age is your age on December 31 of the current year. Junior racers must compete in their age group for the entire year but may choose to race in an older category, not a younger one. For example, if a junior turns 15 on July 18, they must race as a 15-year-old for the entire calendar year.
  3. If a Knox Bike Racing event is USAC-sanctioned, all USAC rules will be enforced.
  4. At all times while participating in or preparing for a Knox Bike Racing event, all riders must wear a securely fastened helmet that meets US DOT standards or one of the following:

    1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard Z90.4

    2. Snell Memorial Foundation Standard “B” or “N” series

    3. ASTM Standard F-1447

    4. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard CAN/CSA-D113.2-M

    5. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) bicycle helmet standard

    6. European Committee for Standardization (CEN) bicycle helmet standard

  5. At all races, if a racer goes off course—whether due to their own mistake or incorrect/sabotaged course markings—they must return to the point where they went off course and continue from there. It is each racer’s responsibility to follow the course, watch for turns, and carry any maps or directional materials provided. Racers who are found to have gone off course without returning to the original point will be disqualified.
  6. Spectators are welcome to watch from anywhere along the course, but they must not ride on the course during the race. Any spectator riding alongside a racer as support is prohibited and will result in the racer’s disqualification.
  7. Did Not Finish (DNF) – If you drop out of a race, you must notify a race official so that all participants can be accounted for.
  8. All racers must set up tents and park vehicles only in the designated areas.
  9. Leave No Trace – Please do not litter, especially used gel packs, which are difficult to clean up. Littering of any kind is strictly prohibited during the race. Racers reported for violating this rule may be disqualified.
  10. Many of our races take place on lands including City Parks, County Parks, State Parks, and National Forests. It’s essential that we demonstrate responsible stewardship of these trails. Please pack out everything you bring—gels, bars, baggies, bottles, tubes, etc. Do not throw anything on the ground. Keep our trails clean!
  11. The promoter reserves the right to combine or cancel categories with low participation.
  12. Each racer will receive a Series Number Plate, which must be kept for the entire series. A $5 fee will be charged for any replacement plate.
  13. Winners must collect their prizes and/or payouts on race day. The promoter will not mail awards or hold them for a future race.
  14. No refunds will be given unless an event is completely canceled. Rain dates have been scheduled.
  15. E-Bike Regulations – 
    Class 1: Pedal-assist bicycles with an electric motor of ≤750 watts that provides assistance only while pedaling and only up to 20 mph. Only approved drive units are allowed.

    • Bicycles must remain in factory condition; no modifications to the wheel sensor or any other component to alter the bike’s speed.

    • Any modification to the power unit will result in disqualification.

    • Production Rule: The bicycle must use an OEM drive unit with a matching frame model (matching year is not required). Electric conversion kits and aftermarket frames are prohibited.

    • Bicycles may be tested by officials at any time before, during, or after the event. Riders who refuse inspection or testing at the request of a Race Official will be automatically disqualified.