CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Every cyclist over 19 years is eligible for the marathon, cyclists over 16 years are allowed to participate in the race upon presentation of a written confirmation of their parents when they pick up their starting number.
A medical check-up is strongly recommended.
By paying the entry fee participants accept all general rules and conditions of entry established by the event organizer.
The closing vehicle signs the end of the race. Cyclists who are behind the closing car are not considered as a part of the race and must pay special attention to oncoming traffic! It is possible to return to the race if the cyclist overtakes the closing car. The closing car will keep strictly to the control times at the respective checkpoints.
In bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances the organizer has the right to shorten the course and change the time limits.
The race directors are entitled to disqualify cyclists who do not respect the regulations. They are also allowed to suspend those participants who will not reach the checkpoints in time.
Cycle helmets are compulsory.
In case of danger the authorities have the right to cancel or interrupt the event.
With the registration all participants accept the following conditions:
- personal data, addresses and results are saved and processed via EDP systems
- name, year of birth, place of residence and team are published in the official start and result lists in the Internet, in newspapers and on public information boards
- the event organizer or his authorized partners are allowed to take pictures of all participants, to make films and TV recordings which can be published without restrictions or time limits
- the event organizer transmits address data to third parties and sponsors for advertising purposes
Every cyclist has to take with him a second inner tube.
Escort cars are not allowed.
The well-loved Ötztaler Finisher Shirt is given to all those who finish the entire marathon course correctly, pass all check points and reach the finishing area of Sölden in the predetermined time.
In general no refund is granted if the participant is not able to participate in the race and cancels his entry. Online bookers can take advantage of the cancellation insurance which refunds the entire entry fee and the chip deposit if the entry has to be cancelled due to injuries or illness. Please take a closer look at the insurance terms and conditions in the course of the online registration.
If no insurance was taken out the following conditions apply: With written cancellations sent directly to the event organizer by 15.07.2008 the entry fee will be refunded. Withdrawals due to injuries are accepted upon a written medical certificate until 10.08.2008. Starting numbers are not transferable and they are not valid for the next year. The chip deposit of € 10 will not be refunded.
