REGULATIONS
JJP SHERRY BIKE
These regulations may be amended, modified or improved at any time by the Organisation, as may any information, rule or provision, in order to ensure the event runs as smoothly as possible. By registering, participants indicate their acceptance of these regulations.
These regulations must be strictly adhered to by all participants in the event known as JJP SHERRY BIKE. Any incident not covered herein shall be resolved by the SHERRY BIKE Jury, the race’s Sports Director, a member of the organising committee and a representative of the riders.
Table of contents for the regulations
Art.1 ORGANIZATION
The JJP SHERRY BIKE race is organised by TerraIncognita Global SL.
Art.2 RACE
The JJP SHERRY BIKE is a mountain biking competition that will take place between the city of Jerez de la Frontera and the sea of vineyards surrounding the city, which form part of the Marco del Jerez. The JJP Sherry Bike comprises two categories: the SHERRY BIKE MARATHON and the SHERRY BIKE MEDIA.
The SHERRY BIKE MARATHON will take place on Saturday 17 April 2027 in the city of Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, covering a distance of 68.7 km.
The race will start at 8.30 am from the Alameda Vieja in Jerez.
The FINISH LINE is located at the Alameda Vieja (Jerez) and will remain open until 17:00.
The SHERRY BIKE MEDIA is a less physically demanding version of the JJP SHERRY BIKE, which will take place on Saturday 17 April 2027 in the city of Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, covering a distance of 48.8 km.
The race STARTS at 09:00 from the Alameda Vieja (Jerez).
The FINISH LINE is located on the Alameda Vieja (Jerez) and will remain open until 15:00.
Art.3 SPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The JJP SHERRY BIKE event is held with the utmost respect for the environment.
Participants must respect the environment in which the race takes place and keep the surrounding area clean. To this end, they must eat and drink WITHOUT LEAVING ANY PACKAGING OUTSIDE THE BINS provided for this purpose.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS POINT WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE RUNNER, who may be disqualified by a simple statement from any member of the Race Organizing Team.
Participants who display violent behaviour or litter in the countryside will be disqualified from the competition. It is compulsory to respect crops, livestock and private property in general.
Participants will be responsible for any damage caused as a result of this type of behavior.
It is strictly forbidden to receive external assistance or refreshments during the race outside the points provided by the Organization: these will coincide with the official refreshment points of the race.
Art.4 PARTICIPATION AND REGISTRATION
To take part in the Sherry Bike Marathon and Sherry Bike Half Marathon, you must be of legal age on the day of the event.
Participation will be open to all those who correctly formalize both the REGISTRATION and the payment stipulated for the races.
The registration fees are published in the REGISTRATION section
Registration for the JJP SHERRY BIKE implies acceptance of the rules and that the participant is adequately prepared for the race, being fully aware of the geographical and weather conditions that may be encountered in the area where the event takes place. In this regard, the participant indemnifies the Organisation against any health problems that may arise as a result of their participation in the JJP SHERRY BIKE.
The runners registered for the race understand that they participate voluntarily and under their own responsibility in the event, and therefore, exonerate the Organization of the race from all responsibility, and agree not to denounce the organizing entity, collaborators, sponsors and other participants; as well as not to initiate any claim of civil responsibility towards the mentioned parties.
Art. 5 REFUND OF REGISTRATION FEE
Once registration has been completed, a one-off refund of 50 per cent of the amount paid will be issued up to 30 days before the event.
When completing their registration, participants may take out cancellation insurance to receive a 100 per cent refund of their registration fee in the event of withdrawal.
Refund requests due to withdrawal covered by cancellation insurance will only be accepted if submitted 15 days before the event takes place.
All refunds will be made within 30 days from the date of acceptance of the request.
Once the request to withdraw has been made, the place becomes available to the Organisation, which will offer it to the candidate at the top of the waiting list at that time, if there is one.
Art.6 BIB NUMBERS
Race numbers and runners’ bags can only be collected from IFECA – Palacio de Congresos, P.º de Sementales, 11405 Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, on Friday from 11am to 2pm and from 5pm to 8pm. For runners who are unable to collect their race numbers on Saturday, a collection point will be available on Saturday from 6.30 am to 8.15 am for the MARATHON and from 6.30 am to 8.45 am for the HALF MARATHON, also at IFECA.
Participants must wear their race number throughout the race, ensuring it is clearly visible on the front of their bike at all times.
Each race number will be personal and non-transferable. The race number must be collected by the holder or by a third party, provided that the third party presents express authorisation from the holder and a photocopy of the holder’s national identity card and/or passport.
Each participant will be assigned a bib number, which will be assigned at random in all cases, except for the first few numbers, which will be assigned by the Organizing Committee.
Art.7 RECOMMENDED TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
The organisers recommend that riders taking part in the JJP SHERRY BIKE race bring the following equipment with them in order to complete the race:
- Cell phone with charged battery.
- Waterproof containers and/or bags for liquids: With a minimum total capacity of 1 litre.
- Sunglasses.
- Sun cream: Full protection.
- Electrolytes and/or mineral salts.
- Food supplies: energy bars, gels, fruit…
- A suitable rucksack: Depending on the volume of kit and the pace of the run.
- Mechanical spare parts for punctures.
Art.8 CHECKPOINTS, REFRESHMENT AND ASSISTANCE POINTS
The race route will be marked with barrier tape and signage designed specifically for the event. The route map for the race will be published on the race’s official website. Any changes or amendments to it will be published through the same channels.
Each participant must follow the entire marked route, without skipping the signs and passing through all the checkpoints.
It is strictly forbidden to receive external assistance or refreshments during the race outside the points provided by the Organization: these will coincide with the official refreshment points of the race. Likewise, it is forbidden to be accompanied by other people who are not registered participants in the race.
At each refreshment point there will be a specific closing time, being an indispensable requirement to pass before the established closing time in order to continue in the race.
Each refreshment station will provide food and drink, the selection of which will vary depending on the kilometre at which it is located. Food and drink must be consumed at the refreshment stations in sufficient quantities to ensure the necessary energy reserves to reach the next one, with the exception of water, which may also be topped up in the tanks and containers carried by the runner.
To use the refreshment station, it is an essential requirement to be wearing your race number.
Art.9 CLOAKROOM SERVICE
The Organisation will provide a cloakroom service where runners can leave their belongings; this will be located in the start area on the Alameda Vieja.
The cloakroom will be open from 7.30 am to 3.00 pm on Saturday.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please do not leave valuables in the bags. The Organization is not responsible for the objects delivered.
Art.10 AUTHORISED VEHICLES
The only vehicles permitted to follow the race will be those accredited by the Organising Committee. It is strictly forbidden to follow the riders in any type of motorised vehicle or on-wheeled vehicle (roller skates, bicycles, etc.), and the local police have been expressly instructed to remove them from the circuit. A support vehicle will be stationed at the rear of the race to collect any runners who, for whatever reason, do not wish to or are unable to continue the race. Runners who are unable to keep to the scheduled closing time for the checkpoint must board this vehicle or withdraw from the race, in accordance with the instructions of any member of the organising committee.
Art.11 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND EMERGENCIES
Throughout the event, there will be several medical and safety teams coordinating with the 112 emergency services via the JJP SHERRY BIKE central control centre.
These teams will be distributed among the different refreshment posts and the runner will be able to request their help or assistance if needed.
At certain points, random or general medical checks may be carried out. Refusing to undergo a check or showing disrespect towards the doctor or assistant requesting it will result in the immediate invalidation of your race number.
All runners shall be assessed by the doctor whenever the doctor so requests, and the medical team’s assessment shall take precedence over any other; therefore, the doctors may:
- Eliminate from the race (by cancelling the bib) any runner who is considered unfit to continue.
- Order the evacuation of any runner they consider to be in danger.
- Order the hospitalization of any runner when deemed necessary.
Art.12 RETIRED
Withdrawals must be made at the checkpoints. If, as a result of an accident or injury, a runner is unable to move and cannot reach a checkpoint, they must activate the rescue operation by contacting the organisers via the Emergency Mobile Number.
Once at the refreshment post, the runner will communicate his desire to abandon the race to the person in charge of the refreshment post so that he can cancel his bib and identify him as having withdrawn.
It should be noted that only at the refreshment posts, indicated as points with RETURN CONTROL, there will be means of transport to evacuate runners who abandon the race.
Should a runner who has withdrawn choose to return under their own steam, they must still inform the person in charge of the refreshment station of their withdrawal so that they can cancel their race number and mark them as having withdrawn; otherwise, the Organising Committee will assume they are missing and will trigger the rescue alert.
Art.13 MODIFICATION OF THE ROUTE OR SUSPENSION OF THE EVENT
In the event of adverse weather conditions or force majeure, the Organisers reserve the right to suspend, cancel or amend the time slots and/or the route of the race and/or the race itself.
Art.14 PENALTIES AND DISQUALIFICATIONS
The race management, as well as any member of the Organising Committee, will monitor compliance with the Regulations and are authorised to impose the following penalties or disqualifications with immediate effect
DESCRIPTION OF THE FAULT
Deviating from the marked route, even if it does not constitute a significant shortcut, but which takes place outside the signposted route. 10-minute penalty.
Deviating from the marked route, constituting a significant shortcut. 30-minute penalty, 1st warning. Disqualification: 2nd warning.
Being accompanied by a person not registered for the race. 30-minute penalty, 1st warning. Disqualification: 2nd warning.
Individual assistance outside the refreshment station zone. 15-minute penalty, 1st warning. Disqualification: 2nd warning.
Littering during the tour. Descalificación.
Failure to assist a person in distress (injured, severely exhausted, suffering from hypothermia, etc.). Disqualification and a ban on taking part in future editions.
Failure to pass a Check Point. Descalificación.
Refusing to undergo a medical check or a equipment check. Descalificación.
Removing or altering the markings applied by the organisers. Disqualification and a ban on taking part in future editions.
Use of a means of transport. Passing the race number to another runner. Disqualification and a ban on taking part in future editions.
Withdrawing from the race without notifying the organisers. Disqualification and a ban on taking part in future editions.
Failing to complete the entire cycle route along the route marked out by the organisers. Descalificación.
Failure to display the race number on the front of the bike in a clearly visible position. Warning + Disqualification.
Spending more time than the time established by the organization to complete the entire course, as well as exceeding the maximum partial times established for each section. Descalificación.
Art.15 CATEGORIES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND TR
The JJP Sherry Bike comprises the following categories:
- MTB (Mountain bikes without motorised assistance)
- GRAVEL
- E-MTB (limited to 25 km/h)
The categories established for each category of the JJP SHERRY BIKE are as follows:
- MTB – MEN’S OPEN (aged 18 and over. Must have turned 18 before the event takes place)
- MTB – WOMAN’S OPEN (aged 18 and over. Must have turned 18 before the event takes place)
- GRAVEL – MEN’S OPEN (aged 18 and over. Must have turned 18 before the event takes place)
- GRAVEL – WOMAN’S OPEN (aged 18 and over. Must have turned 18 before the event takes place)
- E-MTB – MEN’S OPEN (aged 18 and over. Must have turned 18 before the event takes place)
- E-MTB – WOMAN’S OPEN (aged 18 and over. Must have turned 18 before the event takes place)
Subcategories (MTB category only).
- MEN’S U23 (aged 18 to 22, who will not turn 23 in the year of the competition)
- WOMAN’S U23 (aged 18 to 22, who will not turn 23 in the year of the competition)
- MEN’S ELITE (aged 23 to 29, having reached these ages by the year of the competition)
- WOMAN’S ELITE (aged 23 to 29, having reached these ages by the year of the competition)
- MEN’S MASTERS 30 (aged 30 to 39; must have reached these ages by the year of the competition)
- WOMAN’S MASTERS 30 (aged 30 to 39; must have reached these ages by the year of the competition)
- MEN’S MASTERS 40 (Aged 40 to 49. Must have reached this age by the year of the competition)
- WOMAN’S MASTERS 40 (Aged 40 to 49. Must have reached this age by the year of the competition)
- MASTER 50 MALE (From 50 to 59 years old. Completed the year of the competition)
- MASTER 50 FEMALE (From 50 to 59 years old. Completed the year of the competition)
- MEN’S MASTERS 60 (Aged 60 or over by the year of the competition)
- WOMAN’S MASTERS 60 (Aged 60 or over by the year of the competition)
Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in the Open category and in each established sub-category, for both men and women.
Failure to attend the trophy-presentation ceremony will be taken to mean that the trophies or prizes won have been forfeited. Any authorisation of another person to collect the trophies and prizes must be notified to and authorised by the Organising Committee at least 3 hours before the presentation.
Art.16 IMAGE RIGHTS
Acceptance of these Regulations necessarily implies that the participant authorises TerraIncognita Global SL to take photographs and film their participation in any of the categories of the JJP Sherry Bike, and grants consent for the dissemination, commercial use and advertising of all images taken during the JJP Sherry Bike in which they are clearly identifiable, without the rider being entitled to any financial compensation. TerraIncognita Global SL reserves the exclusive rights to the image of the Sherry Bike, as well as the audiovisual, photographic and journalistic exploitation of the competition. Any media or advertising project must first obtain the organisation’s express written consent. Failure to do so will result in whatever legal action is deemed appropriate being taken.
Art.17 DATA PROTECTION
In accordance with the provisions of Organic Law 15/1999 of 13 December on the Protection of Personal Data, we hereby inform participants that their personal data will be included in a data file entitled ‘Sports Event Participants’, owned by TerraIncognita Global SL, for the purpose of managing the organisation, running and promotion of sporting events, the publication of results, and the safety of participants. The recipients of this data are the entity itself. Participants are responsible for the accuracy and correctness of the data they provide and are entitled to exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure and objection in relation to their data, within the scope set out in Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights. To exercise these rights, please write to TerraIncognita Global SL at info@terraincognita.group