Grevet can be understood as a game. So during the long-distance rides, a set of rules applies.
Games are always framed by limits of time and space. At Grevet, too, you have to keep to one route and one time frame. Within this fixed frame, however, uncertainty is built in: the course and outcome of the game are open. A game holds surprises. The challenges of a Grevet can be described with terms from game theory: agon (fair contest), alea (surrender to chance), mimicry (slipping into a role) and ilinx (the rush of exhaustion).
1. Own responsibility
All participants ride at their own responsibility. In the event of harm to themselves (e.g. a crash), to equipment or to third parties, each participant is liable for their own actions. All participants must hold liability insurance, whether through a federation or their own private policy. Each participant is also responsible for taking out appropriate health, accident or international health insurance and repatriation cover, or for checking the cover included in their existing policy.
2. Own muscle power
The entire route must be ridden under your own muscle power; only non-motorised bicycles are permitted.
3. Self-supported
All participants must be self-supported for the entire route and may not receive help from external support vehicles or external crew. Help may be accepted at official Grevet checkpoints from our team, since this support is equally available to all participants. Fixed accommodation that is generally available to anyone (hotels, guesthouses, etc.) may of course be booked, no one has to sleep outside. However, it may not be booked in advance. Help from other participants is permitted and expected in emergencies, for example crashes, medical emergencies, or serious mechanical failures such as a broken spoke (a puncture or a poorly adjusted derailleur does not count).
4. Helmets mandatory
Helmets are mandatory. No exceptions.
5. Road traffic law
Throughout the event, road traffic regulations (StVO) must be followed on road sections. Observe all signage, including the mandatory use of marked cycle paths.
6. Lights
A working light system must be carried at all times. It must be switched on whenever riding at night. Carrying a second light source is recommended, as is wearing clothing with reflectors.
7. Consideration
Off-road, too, show consideration for other path users.
8. Entry fee and withdrawal
Starting is only possible after registration and payment of the entry fee. After registration, no refund is possible. The organiser is entitled to cancel individual events due to force majeure (e.g. severe weather, new regulations, etc.). Where possible, a replacement date will be offered.
9. Route verification
At the checkpoints, take photos with the bike and/or rider and send them afterwards together with route proof (a .gpx file via the upload link). Our live tracking can be used in addition.
10. Mass or distributed start
Where circumstances allow, we start together and stay together for at least the first 20 kilometres. After that, you can split into individual speed groups as needed. If a mass start is not possible, there will be a distributed start.
11. Leave no traces
It should really be a no-brainer, but still: leave no rubbish on your ride and respect the nature you move through. The landscapes stay this beautiful only if we mind how we move through them. There is no convoy following behind to pick up the litter. The next bin is never far.
12. No fire
Because of the heightened risk of wildfires, lighting fires along the route is strictly forbidden. This protects not only the environment but also your own safety and that of others. Dry vegetation and high temperatures can let fires get out of control quickly.
13. Respect for nature reserves
It matters to us that you respect the many nature reserves along the route and make no intervention that could harm this sensitive environment. Please stay on the marked paths, avoid entering protected areas, and take care not to disturb plants or animals. Protecting nature is a shared responsibility of all participants. With respectful behaviour we can ensure that future generations, too, can experience the beauty and diversity of nature in this region.
14. Wild camping
While in Germany a short bivouac is less of a problem depending on the federal state, in Austria it is unfortunately different. The state of Tyrol in particular has very strict rules on this and does not tolerate it. Our own experience suggests it is better to use official options here. In Switzerland, resting in emergency bivouacs is generally permitted, but not in nature reserves, and that is exactly where the Munich-Milan track leads you. So try to avoid it. Good information is available here: sac-cas.ch.
15. Exclusion
Violations can lead to exclusion. By starting, all participants accept these rules.
