REGISTRATION

• What’s the registration criteria?
  Be fast to secure a spot! Registration opens on the 1st February, 10:00 (GMT) and closes when the 60 team spots are taken! We recommend you to read Registration Process and Terms and Conditions before moving forward with your registration.
• Do I need to have a UCI license to race this event?
  No!
• Can I participate alone?
  No! This is a pairs-format race and you’ll need to find a teammate to enter the event.
• How do I and my teammate register?
  When registration opens you’ll need to fill up one team form. We’ll request your basic information for both racers – name, date of birth, phone number, email, name of team, sponsors, etc. After that we send payment information to the fastest 60 teams that then have 48 hours to complete payment via bank transfer. More information about registration can be checked at Registration Process and Terms and Conditions.
• What’s included in my entry fee and race package?
  Your race package includes pretty much everything from the moment you land in Madeira. Transfers on arrival and departure; five nights hotel accommodation, meal plan that includes breakfast, lunch, food zones and dinner; professional bike wash and basic mechanics; all transportation of bags, bicycles and riders; ferry ride to Porto Santo; official event jersey and more! Check Race Package for all details!
• Is there a maximum number of participants?
  Yes! For the first edition we have a maximum number of 60 teams or 120 racers.

ACCOMMODATION AND LOGISTICS

• What if I want to arrive a couple days before the event?
  That’s a great idea! We provide transfers from specific locations to registration office on the 8th October. We recommend you to stay near those locations – walking distance.
• What kind of accommodation is included in the race package?
  All accommodation for this race is in hotels (3 to 5 stars), distributed along the islands. Comfort and quality are the main key words!
• Will I be sharing a room?
  Yes, you’ll be sharing a room with your teammate!
• How much luggage should I bring?
  One large (23kg maximum) duffle bag per racer.
• Will I have access to my bike box during the race?
  No! Your bike box is delivered on registration day and taken to the hotel where you’ll spend your last night.
• 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.

RACING

• What services are available at finish line?
  Once you cross the finish line there will be a team of mechanics and bike washers that will take care of your bicycle and prepare it for next day of racing (service excludes bike parts). There will also be a professional massage team that accepts bookings according to your needs. These services might be based at finish line or at the hotel where you’re staying.
• How many hours will I spend on the bike per day?
  Depends on your fitness but expect to ride between 4 to 8 hours in one day. Get ready for the perfect balance between fire roads and singletracks along the island!
• Can I skip a day of racing?
  Yes, you can… but you won’t be considered to final results or have a total race time. You’ll be able to ride the course on the following day.
• Are there cut-off times?
  Yes! Cut-off times are a way to keep riders safe. Closer to the event we’ll provide all timings for each day of racing, controlled on checkpoints along the route (CP). We have a team that closes the event to make sure no one is left behind and provide transportation to the next accommodation.
• What sort of weather should I expect?
  Madeira is the island of eternal spring and weather is usually sunny and warm all year along. It is also known to have four seasons in one day, so you should be prepared for all conditions, especially when riding high in the mountains. The good news is that you can go for a swim once you cross the finish line!
• What does the daily routine look like?
  Mornings start with breakfast at the hotel, followed by real-start, fake-start or a bus ride (check more information below). You then follow a pre-designated route, which should also be followed via GPS, riding between 40km to 70km in one day, going through feed zones and checkpoints (CP). After crossing the finish line you can deliver your bike to the mechanics and bike washers, have lunch, go for a swim, relax at the hotel, have dinner, attend briefing and leaders jerseys ceremony.

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. Please do not book flights right after registration.
• 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. Avoid arriving on 8th October for 2020 edition, which is prologue day.

SAFETY

• Is there a safety plan in place during the race?
  We have a medical crew that 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 do not provide personal accident insurance for this event. We highly recommend you to have at least an insurance that covers 10.000€ of medical expenses and transportation.