Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions govern participation in Green Border Gravel, a 300 km self-supported gravel cycling event in Slovenia (“the Event”). By registering for the Event you enter into the Rider Entry Agreement with the Organizer and agree to these Terms, the Event Rules, and the Liability Waiver.

1. The Event

Green Border Gravel is an unsupported, long-distance gravel challenge on open roads and forest tracks. The Organizer provides the official route (GPX), timing via smartphone tracking, and a start/finish area. Everything else is the Rider’s responsibility.

2. Self-Supported Format

• No feed zones, no mechanical service, no personal support cars.

• Riders may only use services available to everyone (shops, petrol stations, public water, etc.).

• The route is not marked – navigation is via the official GPX.

3. Rider Eligibility & Health

• Riders must be 18+ on the day of the Event.

• Riders must be in good physical and mental health and prepared for a demanding 300 km ride.

• The Organizer may require a doctor-signed health certificate confirming fitness to participate in endurance cycling.

4. Rider Obligations

By entering the Event, the Rider agrees to:

• Follow the official GPX route without shortcuts.

• Keep MapProgress smartphone tracking active for the entire ride.

• Obey all Slovenian traffic laws and ride safely on open roads.

• Carry and use mandatory equipment (see Race Info & Event Rules).

• Respect nature, local residents, private property, and other riders.

• Inform the Organizer immediately if withdrawing from the Event.

The Rider is fully responsible for their equipment, bike condition, and battery management for phone, GPS and lights.

5. Acknowledgement of Risk & Liability

Participation is entirely at the Rider’s own risk. Gravel riding in remote border forests involves significant dangers including accidents, injury, equipment failure, extreme weather, wildlife, fatigue and limited access to emergency services.

Except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct, the Organizer, Officials, volunteers and partners are not liable for any injury, death, loss or damage suffered by the Rider, nor for indirect or consequential loss (e.g. travel costs, loss of earnings, etc.).

The Rider agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Organizer from claims and costs arising from their actions, breach of rules, or damage caused to third parties.

6. Code of Conduct

Riders must:

• Ride in a way that does not endanger themselves or others.

• Follow instructions from the Event Director and Officials.

• Avoid behaviour that harms the reputation of the Event or Organizer (including public attacks on social media instead of using the official dispute process).

• Leave no trace – carry out all litter.

The Organizer may suspend or expel Riders who breach these principles.

7. Changes to Format, Route & Schedule

The Organizer may modify the route, distance, start time or schedule if required for safety, legal, or practical reasons. Such changes do not entitle Riders to a refund unless explicitly stated in the Refund & Cancellation Policy.

8. Disputes

All disputes, issues or complaints regarding participation must first be referred to the Event Director, whose decisions are final for the purposes of the Event.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Slovenian law. Any disputes shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Slovenia.

10. Full Rider Entry Agreement

A detailed Rider Entry Agreement & Liability Waiver is available as a downloadable PDF after registering.