Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions carefully as purchasing from our website means you agree to them.
Event Safety
Entrants commit to participation in the event with full commitment to their own safe participation and the safety of others throughout. The event takes place on open roads and the Highway Code applies at all times. Entrants must ensure that their bikes are roadworthy. The wearing of cycle safety helmets throughout the event is required.
Participation
Entrants acknowledge that participation in the event is physically strenuous and the participant is aware of the nature of the event and associated medical and physical risks involved. All entrants must be aged 16 years before 30 August 2025. Those aged between 16-18 years as of 30 August 2025, must register with a parent or guardian, who will accompany them on the ride. articipants are welcome to use tandems – this will require two entries.
Photographs
The organisers and their partners may take photographs during the event for the purposes of advertising, fundraising, display, exhibition or promotional use in connection with cycling and/or our other product, services and campaigns. By taking part in the event you are acknowledging that your image may be taken in a group or individual context. You will waive any right that you may have to inspect and approve the finished product or copy that may be used in connection with any image that the organisers have taken.
Liability & Loss
The organisers cannot accept any liability for loss or theft of belongings. Riders participating in Ride the North do so at their own risk and without any liability whatsoever on the part of the organisers in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered except for death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers, its employees or representatives. It is the responsibility of every participant to ensure that they are fit and healthy to complete the ride. If you are in any doubt it would be advisable to consult your doctor. While the majority of the ride is undertaken on Local Authority maintained roads, short sections may feature private roads on which cycling will be permitted at the individuals own risk.
Transfers, Withdrawals & Refunds
In the event that a registered participant cannot use a place already registered/paid for, the place can be transferred to another rider. The final date for free transfer of places will be 11 July 2025. Those who withdraw from the event prior to 1 July 2025 will be eligible for full or part refund. The timetable for transrering places/refunds will be as follows:
30 April 2025 – Places cancelled up to this date will be fully refunded.
1 May 2025 – 1 July 2025 – Cancellationswill be eligible for a full refund less £5 booking fee
11 July 2025 – Final date for transfer of place to another participant.
Cancellation Policy
If, within 7 days of the event, or part there of, the event has to be cancelled due to adverse weather, unscheduled road closures or any other circumstances that puts participants’ health or safety at risk no refunds will be provided.
In the event that weather forces cancellation of the eevnt on Saturday 30 August, the event will (in the first instance) be postponed until Sunday 31 August if the weather forecast allows.
Personal Information
Your details will also be stored for the purpose of informing you about Ride the North events. Your details will not be shared with any other party. The medical details you supply will be shared with the medical team on duty at the event.