Please Read, Sign before Riding
NOTICE WARNING TO RIDERS AND THE PUBLIC CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS Despite the organisers taking all reasonable precautions, unavoidable accidents can happen. Please comply with all instructions of marshals and notices and remain in permitted areas only. THEY ARE CONCERNED WITH YOUR SAFETY
Riders Code of Conduct
Safety Briefing and Terms and Conditions
Below are a few points we would like you to consider before riding to ensure the health and safety of all riders.
1. Mountain biking like any extreme sport, is dangerous and includes obstacles which can be physically testing. There is a risk of injury and death when undertaking such activities.
2. Ensure you ride within your ability. We advise all riders look at the trails before they ride.
3. Trails are graded according to ability (Blue, Red, Black & Yellow), ensure you are competent to ride each track. If in doubt start on the easier (Blue) trails and work your way up.
4. ‘Pre-Ride > Re-Ride > Freeride’. Please be aware of your own ability and familiarise yourself
with the tracks before riding.
5. Ensure you have correct equipment and check the maintenance of your bike before riding.
6. ‘No Helmet, No Ride’ - You must wear correctly fitted (BS EN 1078) helmet.
7. A properly fitting full-face helmet, eye protection, knee pads, body armour, neck brace, back
protection and gloves are highly recommended.
8. If you do not have a helmet you are not permitted to ride.
9. It is your responsibility to ensure you and your equipment is fit for purpose.
10. Do not walk or ride up the trails. If you have to stop please try and move off the trail as soon
as possible.
11. Please take your litter home with you and do not leave rubbish or bottles beside the trials or
in the car park.
12. In the unfortunate case of an accident or injury, please ensure you report it to a member of
staff.
13. The owners reserve the right to revoke day passes and / or ban riders from Exeter Bike Park
for breaching the Riders Code, Mountain Bike and Equipment Checklist or on grounds of
safety.
14. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs you are not permitted to ride.
15. The rider in front has priority. If switching from one trail to another check there is no one
behind you on the other trail. The person already on the other trail has priority.
16. A parent or guardian must accompany all riders aged 16 or under at all times at a ratio of 1
parent or guardian to a maximum of three riders aged 16 or under.
17. All participants under the age of 18 will need to provide a signed consent form from a parent or legal guardian.
Mountain Bike and Equipment Checklist
Exeter Bike Park is demanding on both bike and body. Before riding, always inspect your equipmentor have it checked by a qualified bike mechanic.
1. We recommend the use of modern long travel, full suspension bikes with hydraulic disk
brakes.
2. ‘No helmet, No ride’. Helmets are a mandatory requirement for all riders.
3. Full face helmets are recommended for the yellow trail. Please ensure that your helmet and personal protective equipment is in good shape and is properly fitted.
4. Ensure your bike is fit for purpose – inspect bike frame for cracks, damage or dented areas.
5. Ensure you have sufficient brake pads to stop your bike while descending.
6.Front and rear axles should be tight.
7. Headset and stem must be secure with no looseness or play.
8. Check that your tyres and rims are in good condition with no tears or cuts in the sidewall or the tyres or any cracks in the rims. Spokes should be tight and intact. Tyre pressures checked and set according to manufactures recommendations.
9. Handlebars and handlebar grips must be tight and unable to spin.
10. Seat and seat post need to be fastened securely.
11. Suspension should be in good working order with no leaks or loose parts.
12. It is recommended that handle bar plugs are installed.
Emergency Information
In the event of an accident, please inform a member of staff as soon as possible.
In case of an emergency dial 999 or 111.
Location
Exeter Bike Park
Pottles Farm
Days Pottles Lane
Exminster
Exeter, Devon, EX6 8BB
Grid Reference
Entrance Gate: 50.677568,-3.514322
Bike Park Office: 50.675278,-3.523046
Nearest Hospital A&E
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
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Entrance Gate: paint.third.moss
Bike Park Office: rocky.myself.shades
