REGISTRATION

• I want to race the event with a couple of friends. Is that possible?
  Yes! During registration there’s a field on the second form where you can add the name of your friends. This will help us to assign you together. Keep in mind that each one of you needs to fill up a form individually when registration opens.
• What’s the registration criteria?
  Be fast to secure a spot! Simple. Registration opens on the 1st November, 10:00 (GMT)! We recommend you to read Registration Process and Terms and Conditions before moving forward with your registration.

CAMP AND LOGISTICS

• What do i need to pack for the race?
  It’s essential to bring a sleeping bag (average temperature June in Madeira is 21ºC), headlight, rain jacket, backpack, and multi-tool. We recommend you to bring specific parts for your bike and spares.
• How much luggage should I bring?
  One travel bag per person – ideally a large 23kg duffel bag!
• Where are the bike camps located and what are the conditions?
  There will be four different bike camps, all located at low altitude. You’ll have access to showers, power supply, toilets and basic camp conditions. Keep in mind that you’re not staying in a hotel and camping is part of the adventure and experience.
• Where do we spend our last night?
  For 2022, after five days of camping you’ll arrive to the far West side of the island and sleep in a five stars hotel, Saccharum – included in your race fee. Only double rooms available, which means that if you’re racing with a friend you should stay together. If you're racing alone you'll be assigned with others racers. If you’re looking for a single-room you’ll have to book it separately and contact the hotel.
• Will I be able to charge my electronic devices?
  We have a movable charging station available at camps where you’ll be able to charge your phones, cameras, gps, etc. Space is limited and we can’t guarantee a charging spot for you. We recommend you to bring a heavy-duty power bank so that you can charge your devices along the race week.
• Will I have access to my bike box during the race?
  No! You will only have access to your bike box on registration day (till 22:00h) and then when you arrive to the finish line hotel.
• What if I need to travel back to my country or need to access my bike box before the last night?
  In this case you’ll need to make your own arrangements to get your bike box and move to the airport.
• How many meals we have per day?
  We have planned four meals per day, which includes breakfast, lunch, snack at camp and dinner. There are food zones along the course to keep your energy up!
• I’m vegetarian or have food intolerance. Is there a meal plan for these situations?
  Yes! Our kitchen staff will work their way to adapt to your needs. Although we’ll do our best to fit your dietary requirements, riders with specific food intolerances should make their own preparations in advance.

RACING

• How many hours will I spend on the bike per day?
  There are days that will be harder than others but expect between 4 to 8 hours on the bike each day. Anticipate hike-a-bike sections, a couple long pedalling and steep transitions, some long and technical descents. Take this race seriously as it will be a hard but rewarding journey!
• Are E-bikes allowed on this race
  No. You can’t race this event with an E-bike.
• Can I skip a day of racing?
  Yes. You can skip a day of racing but you won’t have race results for that day or total race time at the end of the five days.
• How does timing work?
  You’ll be assigned a timing chip from Sportident - included in your registration fee – using the same Enduro World Series system to time your special stages. If you loose your timing chip we’ll be able to assign you a new one but you’ll need to pay the lost timing chip.
• Are there cut-off times?
  For safety reasons we may have cut-off times on certain points of the route but there are no liaison times. Overall it’s a very relaxed race where you can ride along with your buddies and enjoy every bit!
• What sort of weather should I expect?
  There’s no easy answer for this so be prepared for a bit of everything. Madeira is known to have four seasons in one day... and you can get cold at the top and blazing sun at the bottom or the reverse!
• How physical and technical is this event?
  You’ll be riding from 30km to 50km per day, which includes special stages and liaisons. You should have a good mountain biking background so that you can enjoy the riding and the adventure the best way possible! After you get your registration confirmed you have six months to get fit and ready.
• Are there mechanics at camps?
  Yes! We work with local bike shops and mechanics that can provide a wide range of services to make your experience better! Charges and fees not included.

TRAVEL

• Which airport should I travel to?
  Funchal Airport (FNC). We recommend you to make a reservation for your bike traveling as soon you book your flight.
• What about timings for arrival and departure?
  According to our experience we recommend you to arrive at least one day before registration day so that you can have an extra day to play with if there’s a situation of flight delays. For Summer Edition registration day will be on the 30th of May so your arrival should ideally be on the 29th May and departure on the 5th June. For Autumn Edition registration day will on the 19th September so your arrival should ideally be on the 18th September and departure on the 25th September.

SAFETY

• What’s the safety plan on course and camps?
  We have a medical crew that pretty much follows the event, starting from breakfast and staying until dinner. This team of nurses and doctors can make evaluations during the race so that you feel safe in moving forward or giving up. If you need treatment they’ll follow up your case from one day to the other. For the past couple years and based in our experience in organizing Enduro World Series, we’ve been working closely with our civil protection entities on the island, which means that we get ambulances following up the event or in direct call. Rescue teams are aware of the event and ready to jump on in any situation. On trails we have our staff that makes the connection with our race director that then coordinates all safety procedures with the official entities on the island and with our own medical team.
• What about personal accident insurance?
  We can provide personal accident insurance for this event as an extra for your entry fee. This can be purchased until three days before registration day.
• What if I need to get to the hospital, how do I get back to camp?
  Our safety crew will activate a rescue plan to transport you to the hospital where you will be asked for your personal accident insurance and ID. After your hospital visit, if you plan to come back to follow the event or race, you’re responsible for that transportation to camp. We’ll provide you with exact location for each night.
• What if I get hurt during the race but don’t mind staying in Madeira till last night?
  If you get hurt and decide to step out of the race we’ll transport you, your bike and baggage to the next bike camp until the last one. We’ll do our best to adapt to your needs and make sure you have a good time.

Have any other questions? Send us an email!
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