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RULES & STANDARDS
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Regulations & Standards
The tour of CORSICA is an excursion organised by the “Cyclo-Randonneurs Thononais”. This event is opened to all cyclists affiliated to a cycling association as well as all independent cyclists. Any person under 18 years taking part in this event must be accompanied by an adult. Family groups are welcome but only you as a parent know your children’s cycling capabilities and should choose what is an acceptable itinerary.
The tour run on a distance of 1504Km/935 miles, crossing 154 passes (Col de Verde is the highest at an altitude of 1289m) through Corsican mountain roads. There is an alternative itinerary running on a distance of 1318km/819 miles and crossing 133 mountain passes (*).
The whole itinerary is to be completed, as a recommendation, in 15 days. The direction, the distance travelled per day, the stopover points are up to each participant. However, a 3 year deadline is granted for the completion of this tour.
With the aim of bringing closer two fields which are slightly different from one another, an option is anticipated for the contemplative cycling, with no time limit required.
The log book can be stamped at all the control points as indicated in the logbook, this is done with the use of an official ink mark applied by tradesmen, hotels, post offices, tourist offices, Town halls, Customs officials, etc. and this is optional.
However, 6 controls remain compulsory:
? Nonza, Piana, Corte, Bonifacio, Zonza, Piedicroce. A photocopy of the log book delivered by the BCN-BPF is acceptable (please include a signed letter with your full name).
No restriction with regard to the type of bicycle used, provided that it is propelled solely by human muscular effort. It is your responsibilty to ensure that your bicycle complies with the Road Traffic regulations of the country(ies) you are visiting. Small gear ratios are highly recommended.
The registration fee is fixed at 5 euros for members of the F.F.C.T. and members affiliated to similar associations in a foreign country; and at 6 euros for independent cyclists. The payment (French cheques in euro. international postal money orders) must be sent at the time of registration and personal details (firstname, surname, date of birth, address, association if applicable) + payment should reach the organiser at least 2 weeks before your journey start date. We do not accept credit cards and bank transfers as these add additional costs.
Our contact is :
Mr Georges Rossini
Route de Publier
Moruel
74200 Marin
Haute-Savoie
France
Each participant who completes the tour route will have his/her control card ratified and recorded. Each participant has the option of purchasing a superb tour medal, especially struck to commemorate this excursion, on payment of the sum of 20 euros. It is presented in a luxurious box. Being a free and self-organised excursion, the participants must have a valid travel insurance.
The organizers decline any responsibility in the event of accident of any nature which can occur during the journey and they cannot be held responsible for cycle breakdown. All participants must ensure they have adequate training and fitness to enable them to complete their chosen cycling tour.
The organizers reserve the right to modify the rules and regulations at any time without prior notice. The fact of taking part in the tour implies the acceptance of these rules and regulations.
* - km 830,3 (junction D268-D148), go straight to Sartène and rejoin the itineray from km 981,5 (Bocca Albitrina).
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