Regulation

ARTICLE 1 – THE EVENT

L’Ariégeoise is a mass cycling event on public roads, organized under the aegis of the French Cycling Federation. It will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and will offer 4 circuits with a start in Tarascon-sur-Ariège and a finish at the Plateau de Beille.

Only the cyclosportive routes will be timed: the Ariégeoise, the Mountagnole and the Rapaillou. The routes “Elles font l’Ariégeoise, La Passéjade / Passéjad’Elec” are not timed and have no ranking.

ARTICLE 2 – ACCEPTANCE OF RISKS

During registration, all participants acknowledge having read these regulations as well as those of the French Cycling Federation (https://www.ffc.fr/la-federation/organisation/reglementation-federale/), accept the clauses in their entirety and accept the risks associated with their participation, including health risks, falls and collisions, as well as risks related to road traffic and weather conditions.

ARTICLE 3 – PARTICIPATION

Cyclosportive events:

• L’Ariégeoise: open to all, licensed and non-licensed, over 18 years of age on the day of the event.
• La Mountagnole and la Rapaillou: open to all, licensed and non-licensed, from 17 years of age on the day of the event.

According to the provisions of the French Cycling Federation:

1. Licensees of the French Cycling Federation or any other federation practicing competitive cycling (UFOLEP, FSGT, FFTRI) must complete the registration form and imperatively attach a full copy of their valid competitive license (2025 season). Non-competitive licenses or licenses other than cycling will be refused.

2. Other participants (FFVélo licensees or other federations), foreign cyclists (holders of a regional, national and/or UCI license) and non-licensees must imperatively complete the registration form and obligatorily download either a compliant medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of competitive cycling dating less than one year from the date of the event or the certificate of follow-up of the health module.

New in 2025: You can present a certificate of follow-up of the health module dated less than 4 months before the event by creating an account on the FFC’s licensed space https://licence.ffc.fr/. By successfully following the “Health Module” process set up by the FFC, you will obtain a certificate to download in your file instead of the medical certificate. In the event that you cannot present this certificate, a compliant medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of competitive cycling dating less than one year from the date of the event will be required (template downloadable from our website).

3. FFH licensees must download their FFH license and their classification certificate. Non-FFH licensees providing a disability recognition certificate issued by an approved body will not be classified in the disabled sports category.

4. Minor cyclists, licensed or not, comply with the same rules and must provide parental authorization and a medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of competitive cycling less than 6 months old.

New in 2025: Minors can present a certificate of follow-up of the specific minor health module dated less than 4 months before the event by creating an account on the FFC’s licensed space https://licence.ffc.fr/. By successfully following the “Specific Minor Health Module” process set up by the FFC, you will obtain a certificate to download to your file instead of the medical certificate. In the event that you cannot present this certificate, a compliant medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of competitive cycling dating less than 6 months from the date of the event will be required (template downloadable from our website).

ANY NON-COMPLIANT DOCUMENT WILL BE REFUSED AND NEW DOCUMENTS WILL BE REQUESTED.

Sports Hiking Events:

• Sports hikes (Passejades): open to all, licensed and non-licensed, from 12 years old.
• Elles font l’Ariégeoise: open to all women, licensed and non-licensed, from 12 years old. It is recommended to provide a medical certificate or a cycling license.

Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult doing the same route (Passejade or Elles font l’Ariégeoise). This adult is considered to be the guardian of the child under 16 and must supervise the child throughout the hike. The adult parent can supervise his or her child(ren). A third-party adult can only supervise one child. In these 2 cases, it is mandatory to provide parental authorization signed by both parents as well as a double-sided copy of both identity cards. In the event of failure of the referent person, the minor child(ren) is obliged to abandon the hike. All minors must provide parental authorization. The registration of a minor under 16 years old must be done through the adult who will validate the registration file.

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that their registration file is complete before collecting the bibs. In the absence of a document, the participant will only be able to start one of our Sports Hiking events.

ARTICLE 4 – REGISTRATION, FEES, BIBS AND CHANGE OF COURSE

Registration

• Opening of registrations on Monday, November 18, 2024 on the website www.cyclosport-ariegeoise.com
• Number limited to 5300 registered on all routes. Closing of registrations on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. OR as soon as the number of 5300 registered is reached.

Right of withdrawal

As this is a distance selling contract for a leisure activity on a fixed date, the right of withdrawal does not apply to registration for the event. For more details, we invite you to consult the following site: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F10485. Registration implies acceptance of these regulations. Registration is firm and final.

For participants registered for the Ariégeoise and Ariégeoise VTT, the organization offers a tasting pack of 3 “Destral” beers.

Fees

The post-race meal tray is included in the registration fee. If you do not want it, remember to uncheck the box when registering. The cost of the post-race meal tray will then be deducted.

For all routes: Ariégeoise, Mountagnole, Rapaillou, Passejades, Elles Font l’Ariégeoise

FFC / Others

Until December 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. with arrival meal: €68 / €72 Until December 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. without arrival meal: €55 / €59

For timed routes: Ariégeoise, Mountagnole and Rapaillou

FFC / Others

From January 1, 2025 and until May 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. with arrival meal: €78 / €82 From January 1, 2025 and until May 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. without arrival meal: €65 / €69 From May 12 and until 06/15/2025 at 11:59 p.m. with arrival meal: €88 / €92 From May 12 and until 06/15/2025 at 11:59 p.m. without arrival meal: €75 / €79

For untimed routes: Passejades and Elles Font l’Ariégeoise

FFC / Others

From January 1, 2025 and until 06/15/2025 at 11:59 p.m. with arrival meal: €78 / €82 From January 1, 2025 and until 06/15/2025 at 11:59 p.m. without arrival meal: €65 / €69

OPTIONAL GALA MEAL (Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m. in Mercus – Gymnasium) €25

Bibs

Bib numbers are assigned electronically according to the chosen route from 05/19/2025:

No. 1 to No. 2999: Ariégeoise (priority bibs from No. 1 to No. 399) No. 3000 to No. 6999: Mountagnole (priority bibs from No. 3000 to No. 3399) No. 7000 to No. 8999: Rapaillou (priority bibs from No. 7000 to No. 7399) No. 9000 to No. 9499: Elles font l’Ariégeoise No. 9500 to No. 9999: Passéjade / Passéjad’Elec It is forbidden to give or resell your bib (see Article 5 – REFUND, POSTPONEMENT, BIB EXCHANGE, SENDING OR WITHDRAWAL JERSEY). Only the organizer can offer a solution.

Priority bibs

Cyclists having obtained an honorable classification during another event and on compulsory presentation of proof (diploma, classification), will be given priority on the starting line, within the limit of available places. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd categories will also be given priority on the starting line but these categories will be taken into account only for the scratch classification (FFC regulations).

In addition to the classic criteria, an Otakam index of less than 25 for men and less than 50 for women will give you access to a priority bib (at your request).

All priority bibs on the starting line are credited with the same time. The classification of the first 3 of each race is established according to the passage on the finish line and not according to the time.

Confirmation of registration

A bib allocation confirmation will be sent by e-mail or post for people who do not have an e-mail address. All files must be updated before 06/22/2025 by logging into the personal account using the username and password.

Change of course

The change of course can be made without extra charge on simple written request via your account and the support request until 05/11/2025. From this date, any change of course will be made at the bib collection only on Friday 27/06/2025 for an additional €10 (modification requiring manipulations on the frame plate by our volunteers). No changes will be possible on Saturday 28/06/2025. The change of course concerns a rider who wishes to switch from the Ariégeoise to the Mountagnole or the Rapaillou or to one of the 2 Passejades and vice versa. Those registered for the Passejade or Elles font l’Ariégeoise (after 04/30/2025) who wish to change course in favor of an Ariégeoise, Mountagnole or Rapaillou on the day of bib collection will have to pay the sum of €20. This sum corresponds to the €10 change of course fee + €10 registration fee for one of the timed races (see Article 4 – Fees).

ARTICLE 5 – REFUND, POSTPONEMENT, BIB EXCHANGE, SENDING OR WITHDRAWAL JERSEY

In the event of impediment for real and serious reasons (accident, total incapacity, illness, death of a loved one, wedding witness) and on compulsory presentation of proof, the participant may request either by email or by post and before 07/01/2025:

• A postponement of registration for the 2026 edition.
• An 80% refund.

After these dates and outside these reasons, no postponement or refund will be taken into account. The refund will be made within 2 months after the event.

If you are unable to participate in the event and your registration cannot be refunded or postponed, the organization can, upon written request, send the jersey within 5 months of the event.

Any file withdrawn on the day of the event will not be refunded, postponed or sent a jersey.

Bib exchange

The exchange of bibs, between participants, whether for sale or as a gift, is strictly prohibited. Indeed, a nominative file of participants is sent to the insurance companies at the end of registrations. In the event of an exchange of bibs, the cyclist is not insured and is liable in the event of an accident towards himself, other participants and the organization.

ARTICLE 6 – CLOSING OF REGISTRATIONS

Final closure as soon as the number of 5300 registrants is reached or at the latest June 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

ARTICLE 7 – SECURITY

The roads of the Ariégeoise are open to traffic throughout the duration of the event. Participating in a mass event on public roads implies complying with the highway code and any prefectural and/or municipal decrees, using only the right side of the roadway and ensuring your own safety by adapting your speed.

Following cars are prohibited, dangerous, disrespectful of other riders, and therefore undesirable. Any participant with a personal assistance vehicle caught by a commissioner will be disqualified.

The appointed commissioners have the power to sanction, even exclude, and remove the frame plate from any competitor who does not comply with the regulations (throwing waste, dangerous driving, non-compliance with the highway code). Likewise, medical personnel are authorized to suspend and evacuate any participant taking risks that could endanger their health or life. Official doctors and first aiders are particularly authorized:

• To disqualify any competitor unfit to continue the event,
• To evacuate by any means at their convenience the riders they deem to be in danger,
• To hospitalize at their convenience the riders whose state of health requires it.

The participant acknowledges that the chosen route is demanding. He declares that he has benefited from sufficient training and has informed himself of the weather forecast on the route before embarking on it.

To participate in an Ariégeoise, it is strongly advised to have completed a minimum of 4,000 km and 25,000 m of elevation gain since January 1 of the current year; for the Mountagnole and La Rapaillou a minimum of 2,500 km and 10,000 m of elevation gain.

La Passejade and Elles Font l’Ariégeoise are hikes which require a minimum of preparation and physical condition. It is recommended to complete 1,000 km of training and 5,000 m of elevation gain from March 1 of the current year.

ARTICLE 8 – INSURANCE

Civil liability: the organization has taken out a contract through the FFC’s insurer, Gras Savoye, which covers its civil liability as well as that of the participating participants, for material or bodily damage that they could accidentally cause to third parties or cause each other. It only takes effect on the official route and during the duration of the event, for participants duly registered and checked at each checkpoint (timing being authentic).

Bodily injury, personal accident insurance: in accordance with the provisions of article L321-4 of the Sports Code, the organization insists on the importance of taking out a personal insurance contract covering bodily injury to which participation in this event may expose them. It is up to the participants to guarantee themselves against this type of damage. Licensees must check with their federation that they are sufficiently covered for bodily injury incurred during their participation in this type of event. Otherwise, it is in their interest, as well as that of non-licensees, to take out, at a minimum, the proposed insurance, or other guarantees from the insurer of their choice.  

In summary :

• Personal insurance (those linked to the family and home) are not valid on cyclosportives.
• Civil Liability (“I hurt someone”) is mandatory. It is the organizer who provides this guarantee through its AXA France IARD – WTW contract.
• Individual Accident (“I hurt myself”):
  • For all FFC licensees, it is the one linked to their license which is active in all cases.
  • For licensees with other federations (UFOLEP, FFCT, FFTRI, FSGT, etc.) and non-licensees, they are not insured for personal accidents by the organization, and must take out other guarantees with the insurer of their choice. This optional insurance is not compulsory but strongly recommended.
• Material damage and liability: neither the organizer nor its insurer cover damage that may be suffered by the equipment and equipment of participants, particularly in the event of a fall or theft. It is up to everyone to guarantee themselves against this type of risk with the insurer of their choice. Participants acknowledge that the organizers are not responsible for the supervision of personal property or objects in the event of theft or loss. Objects and accessories given to third parties (members of the organization or not) will be under the full responsibility of the depositing participant. Bicycles handed over only to volunteer marshals on the course, to volunteers in charge of the broom wagon or to volunteers in charge of the bicycle park will be under the full responsibility of the organization.

ARTICLE 9 – ASSISTANCE

You must provide your own mechanical assistance. However, the Ariégeoise offers you technical assistance with troubleshooting and liaison. You can find mechanics and small supplies payable on site on the course. If you have not been able to pay, an invoice will be sent to your home. Appropriate medical assistance is provided by: a private company specializing in the medicalization of sporting events, ambulances, fixed Croix-Rouge stations, links with SAMU 09 and Firefighters.

ARTICLE 10 – BIB COLLECTION – START CHECKS

Bibs will be collected on Friday, June 27, 2025 in Tarascon sur Ariège – 6 avenue Paul Joucla – Espace François Mitterrand – cinema from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, June 28 at the same place from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. A third party can collect the bib of one or more participants on presentation of the registration confirmation and a copy of the identity document.

The “start” check will open at 6:30 a.m. The start will be given at Tarascon/Ariège.

8:00 a.m. for the Ariégeoise 8:15 a.m. for the Ariégeoise VTT 8:30 a.m. for the Mountagnole 8:50 a.m. for the Elles font l’Ariégeoise race 9:00 a.m. for the Passéjad’Elec, the Passéjade and La Rapaillou

The organization reserves the right, depending on weather conditions, to modify the start times of the different races.

Before the start, it is compulsory to go through the “rider park” corresponding to the chosen circuit for checking the electronic chips. A chip check can be carried out at the exit of the bib collection at the timekeeper’s stand (Espace François Mitterrand hall).

To ensure the smooth running of the event, the organization sets up various checks using electronic chips: at the start, on the course and at the finish. Any participant who has not been registered at one of the checkpoints will not be classified.

ARTICLE 11 – ABANDONMENTS – TIME BARRIERS

Time barriers are put in place at each refreshment point.

Any competitor who is out of time according to the time barrier determined by the organization will be obliged to abandon and return their bib and frame plate to the dedicated volunteer. The organization will offer him a repatriation solution from the refreshment point to the finish site. If the competitor who is out of time does not wish to use this solution offered by the organization, and prefers to reach the finish site, his home, his holiday resort or any other place by his own means, he will do so under his own responsibility outside the organization’s security service.

Any competitor who wishes to abandon at a refreshment point will be obliged to report it to the volunteer dedicated to each refreshment point. The organization will offer him a repatriation solution to the finish site. If this competitor does not wish to use this solution offered by the organization, and prefers to reach the finish site, his home, his holiday resort or any other place by his own means, he will do so under his own responsibility outside the organization’s security service.

Any competitor who wishes to abandon on the course will be obliged to wait for the broom wagon. The organization will offer him a repatriation solution to the finish site. If this competitor does not wish to use this solution offered by the organization, and prefers to reach the finish site, his home, his holiday resort or any other place by his own means, he will do so under his own responsibility outside the organization’s security service.

In the absence of information on an abandonment, the participant will have to bear the costs incurred for his search.

For all timed races, time barriers are defined by the organization and communicated to all registrants. For information:

• the average speed over the entire 170 km of the Ariégeoise is 18 km/h,
• the average speed over the entire 116 km of the Mountagnole is 15 km/h,
• the average speed over the entire 85 km of the Rapaillou is 15 km/h,
• the average speed over the entire 69 km of the Passejade, Passejad’Elec and Elles Font l’Ariégeoise is 15 km/h. For the time barrier at Roquefeuil, Ariégeoise participants whose times are greater than the defined time barriers will be directed to the Mountagnole route.

Time barriers Ariégeoise at Roquefeuil: 10:22 a.m. Ariégeoise at Les Cabannes: 3:25 p.m.

Mountagnole at Belcaire at 11:40 a.m.

ARTICLE 12 – MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

The Ariégeoise Cyclosportive is a mountain event. All participants must start with equipment that complies with the regulations (brakes, new tires, etc.) as well as clothing adapted to the weather conditions.

Mandatory equipment: – Approved rigid helmet to be worn throughout the event, regardless of the route – Sufficient hydration system: 2 full water bottles – Bicycle prepared for use in high mountains (adequate gears, up-to-date mechanical overhaul) – Protective clothing against the cold – Charged and switched on mobile phone

Depending on weather conditions, the organization reserves the right to require long-sleeved waterproof protective clothing.

In order to ensure your safety and that of other participants, it is strictly forbidden to participate in the Ariégeoise Cyclosportive with: – A triathlon handlebar or any other type of extension, – A recumbent bike, – An electrically assisted bicycle (EAB). Exception: the Passéjad’Elec sports hiking route is accessible to 25km/h EABs.

ARTICLE 13 – RANKINGS – AWARDS

The cyclosportive routes will be timed and will give rise to classifications and rewards. The age taken into account is that determined by the year of birth except for 18 year olds whose age must be reached. Professional and elite riders are ranked scratch but not by category. People present on the podium will be rewarded.

Cyclosportive routes: The first 3 (e) of the scratch The first (s) of each category

Gentlemen All courses M1: 18 to 34 years old M6: 55 to 59 years old M2: 35 to 39 years old M7: 60 to 64 years old M3: 40 to 44 years old M8: 65 to 69 years old M4: 45 to 49 years old M9: 70 years old and over M5: 50 to 54 years old HH: disabled sports

Ladies All Courses F1: 18 to 34 years old F6: 55 to 59 years old

F2: 35 to 39 years old F7: 60 to 64 years old

F3: 40 to 44 years old F8: 65 to 69 years old

F4: 45 to 49 years old F9: 70 years old and over

F5: 50 to 54 years old HF: disabled sports

La Passejade, Passéjad’Elec and Elles font l’Ariégeoise are sports hikes which do not give rise to any timing or classification. Other rewards: The most represented club The youngest and the oldest for the sports hike Label d’Or Trophy The Ariégeoise is part of the Label d’or 2025 Trophy. As the regulations for the Label d’or Trophy have not yet been defined, we are awaiting precise information to communicate them. Occitanie Cyclosportive Trophy The Ariégeoise is part of the Occitanie 2025 Trophy. The regulations for the Occitanie Trophy not yet being defined, we are awaiting precise information to communicate them.

ARTICLE 14 – DIPLOMAS

Participants in the Ariégeoise, the Mountagnole and the Rapaillou will be able to obtain diplomas with the mention GOLD – SILVER – BRONZE (see DIPLOMAS). Those entered in La Passejade and Elles Font l’Ariégeoise will have their diploma of participation in the event. The diploma is available and only downloadable free of charge on www.cyclosport-ariegeoise.com

ARTICLE 15 – IMAGE RIGHTS

Any participant in an Ariégeoise event expressly authorizes the organizer as well as its successors or assigns such as partners and media, to use the results, still or audiovisual images, on which he may appear during of the event, on all media including promotional and advertising documents, worldwide and for the longest period provided for by law, regulations or treaties. Any disagreement with this clause must be reported by mail, to the Ariégeoise Cyclo Club – 6 avenue Paul Joucla – BP 70119- 09400 TARASCON/ARIÈGE), during registration.

ARTICLE 16 – PERSONAL DATA POLICY

The collection of your personal data is necessary for the organization of the cycling race “l’Ariégeoise Cyclo Club”. Your data will be kept until the expiry of the legal limitation periods. In accordance with the legislation in force, the participant has the right to access, rectify or oppose personal computerized data concerning him. These may be used and sent, in particular for results and the press. You can exercise these various rights by writing a request by email to the following email address: ariegeoise.cycloclub@wanadoo.fr.

ARTICLE 17 – RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

– Zero Waste Operation: The Ariégeoise has been labeled Ariège Green Event and is committed to the operation “Zero Waste”. A special area marked out by green nets will be set up near the refreshment points. Any participant caught throwing waste into the natural environment will be automatically disqualified from the event.

New in 2025: The Ariégeoise is setting up an eco-cyclo patrol throughout the course. This patrol’s mission is to raise participants’ awareness of environmental protection and it has the prerogative to note the bib numbers of participants throwing their waste outside the areas provided for this purpose. These riders will then be automatically disqualified from the event.

ARTICLE 18 – MODIFICATION, POSTPONEMENT, CANCELLATION OF THE EVENT

If circumstances require, the Ariégeoise reserves the right to modify the route, the position of the refreshment points and timing points, the distance to be covered, to postpone the date and/or the times of the event at any time.

In the event of cancellation due to a health crisis, and only for this reason, the organization will transfer your registration to the Ariégeoises 2026 or will reimburse the registration up to 80%.

If the event is canceled due to force majeure or by prefectural decision for a reason not attributable to the organizer, the organization is released from any recourse by the participants. No refund will be made.

ARTICLE 19 – ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATIONS

Participation in the Ariégeoise implies express acceptance by each competitor of the regulations. Any interpretation or complaint concerning the event, the regulations or their application must be addressed in writing to the organizer. In the event of a dispute over foreign translations, the French regulations prevail. The organization reserves the right to make changes and update these regulations at any time. The changes will apply immediately. Competitors who do not respect the sporting spirit and “fair play” of the event, caught in a situation of fraud (unrespected sas, early start, non-respected route, use or assistance of vehicles, etc.), or who have irresponsible or even dangerous behavior or practice (use of disrespectful or insulting language, incivility, use of doping products, throwing objects, documents or waste, dangerous driving, violation of the highway code, etc.) will be sanctioned.