Format:
The three Moto format will be in place at all events. 
All events that have Semi-finals will also have a B Final and A final.
So positions 1 through to 8 will be decided on a final race. 

Here is the proposed format:
A minimum of 4 riders will make a race.  If there are less than 4, then the riders will be mixed with the nearest appropriate ability/age class.  If there are only 4 riders in a class, the results will be decided over 4 Motos.  Equal points over 4 Motos will mean that the 4^th Moto will have greater weight.  If there are limited female riders, then a 14+ payback will be used for either single events or the whole series.

5-12 riders will go straight into a 4 person final after 3 Motos.
13-24 riders will have semi-finals.  This means that there will be a B final and A final.
25+ riders will have quarterfinals, semi-finals, then into B & A finals.

The electronic software is in place, enabling every Moto to be different.  This means that, draw a tough Moto in round one, then rounds two and three might not be so hard.

Membership:
All riders (except Novice) will have to be members of British Cycling for 2003.  Membership forms can be obtained from www.nps4x.com or www.britishcycling.org.uk under index to Website and membership. 

The costs are as follows:

Silver is £11.50 for Youth, £21.50 for Junior and £32.00 for Senior and provides 3^rd party insurance.

Gold is £23.00 for Youth, £35,00 for Junior and £50.00 for Senior and provides personal accident cover. 

No riders will be allowed to race in the series categories without membership, but as mentioned there
ill be open “Novice” categories.  Novice will be classed as riders new to MTB, but it is up to you.  If you feel confident, then ride within the appropriate age category.

Rules:

Wheel Sizes: There has been much debate over which wheel size is better for 4X, but different courses will favour different set ups.  Wheels must be either 24” or 26” or a mixture of both. 

Brakes: The front brake run has been relaxed for 2004, but you must have a rear working brake

Helmets: must conform to BS standards, so this counts out most of the potty helmets.  Your helmet doesn’t have to cover your ears, but it must conform to standards to ensure we meet the requirements of the insurance. This is for insurance purposes and must be adhered to.

Series Points: Points for the series will be based on the best 4 results from 6 rounds, but riders can compete in as many or as few rounds as you like and still gain series points.  Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 in each category at the end of the series.

Prizes: Elite purse 1st £250, 2nd £150, 3rd £100. There will be an elite purse at all events, The aim will be to have prizes for the top 3.

Age Categories 2004

A riders age category is determined as being on the 1st January of the year of the appropriate birthday

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