L’ARIÉGEOISE 2027 REGULATIONS - L'Ariégeoise CyclosportiveL'Ariégeoise Cyclosportive

ARTICLE 1 — THE EVENT

L’ARIÉGEOISE is a mass-participation cycling event on public roads, organised under the auspices of the French Cycling Federation. It will take place on Saturday 26 June 2027, offering four routes starting and finishing in Tarascon-sur-Ariège.

Only the cyclosportive routes will be timed: l’Ariégeoise, la Mountagnole and la Rapaillou. Elles font l’Ariégeoise, la Passéjade and la Passéjad’Elec are non-timed recreational sporting rides with no rankings.

ARTICLE 2 — ACCEPTANCE OF RISKS

By registering, each participant acknowledges having read these regulations and those of the French Cycling Federation, available at https://www.ffc.fr/la-federation/organisation/reglementation-federale/, accepts all their provisions and accepts the risks associated with participation, including health risks, falls and collisions, as well as risks arising from road traffic and weather conditions.

ARTICLE 3 — PARTICIPATION

A minor must be registered through an adult, who will validate the registration file.

Cyclosportive events

L’Ariégeoise: open to all riders, with or without a licence, aged 18 or over on the day of the event.

La Mountagnole and la Rapaillou: open to all riders, with or without a licence, aged 17 or over on the day of the event.

Under the provisions of the French Cycling Federation:

1. FFC, UFOLEP, FSGT or FFTRI licence holders

Riders licensed by the French Cycling Federation or another federation offering competitive cycling —UFOLEP, FSGT or FFTRI— must complete the registration form and attach a complete copy of their valid competitive licence for the 2027 season.

Non-competitive licences and licences for sports other than cycling will not be accepted.

2. Other participants, foreign cyclists and unlicensed riders

Other participants —FFVélo or other federation licence holders—, foreign cyclists —holding a regional, national and/or UCI licence— and unlicensed riders must complete the registration form and upload one of the following:

A compliant medical certificate confirming no contraindications to competitive cycling, issued less than one year before the event.
An FFC Health Module completion certificate.

A Health Module completion certificate issued less than four months before the event may be submitted by creating an account on the FFC licence portal: https://licence.ffc.fr/.

After successfully completing the FFC “Module Santé”, riders will receive a certificate to upload to their registration file in place of the health declaration.

If this certificate cannot be provided, a compliant medical certificate confirming no contraindications to competitive cycling, issued less than one year before the event, will be required. A template can be downloaded from our website.

3. FFH licence holders

FFH licence holders must upload both their FFH licence and their FFC licence.

Riders without an FFH licence who provide proof of disability issued by an approved body will not be ranked in the disability sport category.

4. Participants under 18

Riders under 18, whether licensed or not, must comply with the same rules and validate parental consent on the registration form.

Unlicensed minors must provide:

A medical certificate confirming no contraindications to competitive cycling, issued less than six months before the event.
Or a minors’ Health Module completion certificate issued less than four months before the event.

To obtain this certificate, they must create an account at https://licence.ffc.fr/ and successfully complete the FFC “Module Santé spécifique mineurs”. The resulting certificate must be uploaded in place of the medical certificate.

If this certificate cannot be provided, a compliant medical certificate confirming no contraindications to competitive cycling, issued less than six months before the event, will be required. A template can be downloaded from our website.

ANY NON-COMPLIANT DOCUMENT WILL BE REJECTED AND REPLACEMENT DOCUMENTS WILL BE REQUESTED.

Recreational sporting rides

The recreational sporting rides —Passéjades— are open to all riders, with or without a licence, aged 12 or over.

Elles font l’Ariégeoise is open to all female riders, with or without a licence, aged 12 or over.

A medical certificate, Health Module completion certificate or cycling licence is mandatory.

All minors must provide parental consent.

A child under 16 must be registered through the adult who will validate the registration file. They must also be accompanied by an adult riding the same route —Passéjade or Elles font l’Ariégeoise—. That adult is considered responsible for the child and must supervise them throughout the ride.

An adult parent may accompany one or more of their own children. Another adult may accompany only one child.

In both cases, permission signed by both parents must be uploaded to the registration platform.

If the responsible adult is unable to continue, the child or children must withdraw from the ride.

Each participant is responsible for ensuring that their registration file is complete before race number collection. If a document is missing, they will not be allowed to start.

ARTICLE 4 — REGISTRATION, FEES, RACE NUMBERS AND ROUTE CHANGES

Registration

Registration opens in mid-October at www.cyclosport-ariegeoise.com through the NJUKO registration platform, the only authorised website for selling entries to the event.

Entries are limited to 5,300 across all routes.

Registration closes on Sunday 13 June 2027 at 23:59, or as soon as 5,300 entries have been reached.

Right of withdrawal

As this is a distance sales contract for a leisure activity on a specified date, the right of withdrawal does not apply to event registration.

Further information: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F10485.

Registration constitutes acceptance of these regulations and is firm and final.

Entry fees

Individual entry fees, excluding processing fees

Routes and registration period	FFC licence holders	Other participants
All routes: mid-October to 22 November 2026 at 14:00	€55	€59
All routes: 22 November 2026 at 14:01 to 31 December 2026 at 23:59	€65	€69
Timed routes: 1 January to 16 May 2027 at 23:59	€85	€89
Timed routes: 17 May to 13 June 2027 at 23:59	€95	€99
Non-timed routes: 1 January to 13 June 2027 at 23:59	€65	€69

Timed routes: Ariégeoise, Mountagnole and Rapaillou.

Non-timed routes: Passéjades and Elles font l’Ariégeoise.

Group entry fees, minimum 10 people, excluding processing fees

Registration period	FFC licence holders	Other participants
Mid-October to 31 December 2026 at 23:59	€55	€59
1 January to 13 June 2027 at 23:59	€65	€69

Road cycling/MTB package

From 22 November 2026 at 14:01 to 13 June 2027 at 23:59: 10% discount for both FFC licence holders and other participants.

The post-event meal is not included in the entry fee. To order it, tick the relevant box when registering. The price is €13. The meal may be added until 13 June 2027.

Race numbers

Race numbers are allocated electronically according to the chosen route from 21 May 2027:

Numbers 1 to 2999: Ariégeoise. Priority numbers 1 to 399.
Numbers 3000 to 6999: Mountagnole. Priority numbers 3000 to 3399.
Numbers 7000 to 8999: Rapaillou. Priority numbers 7000 to 7399.
Numbers 9000 to 9499: Elles font l’Ariégeoise.
Numbers 9500 to 9999: Passéjade / Passéjad’Elec.

Giving away or reselling a race number is prohibited. See Article 5 concerning refunds, deferrals, race number exchanges and jersey delivery or collection. Only the organiser may propose a solution.

Priority race numbers

Cyclists who have achieved a strong result in another event will be given priority at the start, subject to availability and mandatory presentation of supporting evidence, such as a diploma or ranking.

Category 1, 2 and 3 riders also receive priority at the start, but these categories are eligible only for the overall classification, under FFC regulations.

All priority race numbers are assigned the same start time.

The top three finishers in each race are ranked according to the order in which they cross the finish line, rather than their individual times.

Registration confirmation

Confirmation of race number allocation will be sent by email.

All registration files must be updated before 20 June 2027, by logging in to the personal account with the username and password.

Routes and route changes

The routes will be unveiled on 22 November 2026.

Route changes may be made at no extra cost directly through the rider’s Njuko account until 21 May 2027.

After that date, changes will incur a fee and will only be possible on Friday 25 June, during race number collection.

No changes will be possible on Saturday 26 June 2027.

A route change applies to a rider wishing to switch from l’Ariégeoise to la Mountagnole, la Rapaillou or either of the two Passéjades, and vice versa.

Participants registered for la Passéjade or Elles font l’Ariégeoise who, after 21 May 2027, wish to switch to l’Ariégeoise, la Mountagnole or la Rapaillou at race number collection must pay the route change fee plus the difference in entry fees between timed and non-timed events. See Article 4, Entry fees.

ARTICLE 5 — REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, RACE NUMBER EXCHANGES AND JERSEY DELIVERY OR COLLECTION

No refund will be possible unless the offered cancellation insurance has been purchased.

If a participant cannot take part and has not purchased cancellation insurance, the organiser may, upon written request, send the jersey within five months after the event.

Race number exchanges

Exchanging race numbers between participants, whether by sale or gift, is strictly prohibited.

A named participant list is sent to the insurers when registration closes. If a race number is exchanged, the cyclist is not insured and is liable in the event of an accident affecting themselves, other participants or the organiser.

Taking part without a race number is strictly prohibited. The organiser reserves the right to take legal action against a rider without a race number in the event of an accident or incident.

Race number transfers

A rider who has not purchased cancellation insurance may nevertheless ask the organiser for a transfer if they find a replacement rider.

Transfer fees will apply to the new participant’s registration.

ARTICLE 6 — REGISTRATION CLOSURE

Registration closes definitively when 5,300 entries have been reached, or no later than 13 June 2027 at 23:59.

ARTICLE 7 — SAFETY

The roads used by L’Ariégeoise remain open to traffic throughout the event.

Taking part in a mass-participation event on public roads requires compliance with the highway code and any prefectural or municipal orders, using only the right-hand side of the road and ensuring personal safety by adjusting speed appropriately.

Following vehicles are dangerous and inconsiderate to other riders and are prohibited. Any participant whose personal support vehicle is detected by an official will be disqualified.

Appointed officials may penalise or exclude participants and remove their frame plates for failure to comply with the regulations, including littering, dangerous riding or breaches of the highway code.

Medical personnel may also stop a participant and arrange their evacuation if they are taking risks that could endanger their health or life.

Official doctors and first-aid personnel are specifically authorised to:

Withdraw any rider who is unfit to continue.
Evacuate riders they consider to be in danger by any means they deem appropriate.
Arrange hospital admission for riders whose condition requires it.

Participants acknowledge that their chosen route is demanding. They declare that they have trained sufficiently and checked the weather forecast along the route before setting off.

For l’Ariégeoise, riders are strongly advised to have completed at least 4,000 km and 25,000 m of elevation gain since 1 January of the current year.

For la Mountagnole and la Rapaillou, the recommendation is at least 2,500 km and 10,000 m of elevation gain.

La Passéjade and Elles font l’Ariégeoise also require a minimum level of preparation and fitness. Riders are advised to complete 1,000 km of training and 5,000 m of elevation gain from 1 March of the current year.

ARTICLE 8 — INSURANCE

Civil liability

The organiser has taken out a policy through the FFC’s insurer, WTW, covering its civil liability and that of registered participants for accidental property damage or bodily injury they may cause to third parties or to one another.

Cover applies only on the official route and during the event, for duly registered participants recorded at every checkpoint, as evidenced by the timing records.

Bodily injury and personal accident insurance

In accordance with Article L321-4 of the French Sports Code, the organiser emphasises the value of taking out personal insurance covering bodily injury to which participation may expose riders.

Each participant is responsible for obtaining protection against these risks.

Licensed riders must check with their federation that their cover is sufficient for bodily injury sustained during this type of event. If not, they, like unlicensed riders, are advised to purchase at least the insurance offered or other cover from an insurer of their choice.

In summary:

Personal policies relating to family and household insurance are not valid for cyclosportive events.

Civil liability —“I injure someone else”— is mandatory. For FFC licence holders, it is included in the licence. For all other riders, the organiser provides this cover through its AXA France IARD – WTW policy. This cover is included in the entry price through the additional €4 charge.

Personal accident insurance —“I injure myself”— applies as follows:

For all FFC licence holders, the insurance linked to their licence applies in all cases.
Riders licensed with other federations —UFOLEP, FFCT, FFTRI, FSGT, etc.— and unlicensed riders do not receive personal accident cover from the organiser and must arrange other cover with an insurer of their choice. This optional insurance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

Equipment damage and responsibility

Neither the organiser nor its insurer covers damage to participants’ equipment, particularly following a fall or theft.

Each participant is responsible for insuring against these risks with an insurer of their choice.

Participants acknowledge that the organisers are not responsible for safeguarding personal belongings in the event of damage, theft or loss.

Items and accessories handed to third parties, whether members of the organisation or not, remain entirely the responsibility of the participant handing them over.

Bicycles entrusted specifically to volunteer route marshals, volunteers responsible for broom vehicles or volunteers managing the bicycle parking area are entirely the organiser’s responsibility.

BEticketing cancellation insurance

This insurance must be purchased at the time of registration.

If a participant is unable to attend for genuine and serious reasons, without having to provide supporting evidence, they may request a refund of 80% of the entry fee through our registration platform.

Requests may be made until 29 June 2027.

Refunds will be processed within two months after the event.

ARTICLE 9 — ASSISTANCE

Participants must provide their own mechanical support.

However, L’Ariégeoise offers technical assistance, including repairs and liaison support. Mechanics and small supplies will be available along the route, payable on site. If payment cannot be made, an invoice will be sent to the participant’s home address.

Appropriate medical assistance is provided by a private company specialising in medical cover for sporting events, ambulances, fixed Red Cross posts and liaison with SAMU 09 and the fire and rescue service.

ARTICLE 10 — RACE NUMBER COLLECTION AND START CHECKS

Race numbers will be issued in Tarascon-sur-Ariège, rue des Remparts:

Friday 25 June 2027, from 09:00 to 20:00.
Saturday 26 June 2027, from 04:30 to 07:15, at the same location.

A third party may collect the race numbers of one or more participants by presenting the QR code received by email and a copy of the relevant identity document.

Start checks will open at 05:00. The start will be on avenue Paul Joucla in Tarascon-sur-Ariège:

06:15: l’Ariégeoise.
06:45: la Mountagnole.
07:15: la Rapaillou.
07:40: Elles font l’Ariégeoise.
07:45: la Passéjad’Elec and la Passéjade.

The organiser reserves the right to change the start times of the different events depending on weather conditions.

To ensure the event runs smoothly, electronic chip checks will be carried out at the start, along the route and at the finish.

Any participant not recorded at any of these checkpoints will not be classified.

ARTICLE 11 — WITHDRAWALS AND CUT-OFF TIMES

Cut-off times will apply at every feed station.

Any rider outside the time limit set by the organiser must withdraw and hand their race number and frame plate to the designated volunteer. The organiser will offer transport from the feed station to the finish area.

If an out-of-time rider declines this arrangement and chooses to make their own way to the start, finish, home, accommodation or elsewhere, they do so entirely at their own risk and outside the organiser’s safety arrangements.

Any rider wishing to withdraw at a feed station must inform the designated volunteer. The organiser will offer transport to the finish area.

If the rider declines and chooses to make their own way to the start, finish, home, accommodation or elsewhere, they do so entirely at their own risk and outside the organiser’s safety arrangements.

Any rider wishing to withdraw while on the route must wait for the broom vehicle. The organiser will offer transport to the finish area.

If a withdrawal is not reported, the participant must bear the costs incurred in searching for them.

For all timed events, cut-off times are set by the organiser and communicated to all registered riders. As a guide, average speeds over the full distance are:

L’Ariégeoise: 19 km/h.
La Mountagnole: 15 km/h.
La Rapaillou: 15 km/h.
La Passéjade, la Passéjad’Elec and Elles font l’Ariégeoise: 15 km/h.

At the cut-off point chosen by the organiser, l’Ariégeoise riders exceeding the time limit will be redirected onto the Mountagnole route.

Cut-off times

Cut-off times will be available online from 22 November 2026, when the routes are presented.

ARTICLE 12 — EQUIPMENT

L’Ariégeoise Cyclosportive is a mountain event. Every participant must start with equipment meeting the applicable requirements —brakes, new tyres, etc.— and clothing suitable for the weather.

Mandatory equipment

An approved rigid helmet, worn throughout the event on every route.
Sufficient hydration: two full bottles.
A bicycle prepared for high-mountain riding, with suitable gearing and servicing up to date.
Clothing to protect against the cold.
A charged mobile phone, switched on.

Depending on weather conditions, the organiser reserves the right to require a long-sleeved waterproof garment.

For everyone’s safety, the following are strictly prohibited:

Triathlon handlebars or any other handlebar extensions.
Recumbent bicycles. Exception: recumbent bicycles are permitted on the Passéjade recreational sporting route.
Electrically assisted bicycles. Exception: the Passéjad’Elec recreational sporting route is open to bicycles with electrical assistance limited to 25 km/h.

ARTICLE 13 — RANKINGS AND AWARDS

The cyclosportive routes will be timed and have rankings and awards.

Age is determined by year of birth, except for the age requirement of 18, which must have been reached.

Professional and elite riders are ranked overall but not in age categories.

Only riders present at the podium will receive awards.

Cyclosportive events

Awards will be presented to:

The top three men and women overall.
The first man and woman in each category.

Men’s category	Women’s category	Age — all routes
M1	F1	18–34
M2	F2	35–39
M3	F3	40–44
M4	F4	45–49
M5	F5	50–54
M6	F6	55–59
M7	F7	60–64
M8	F8	65–69
M9	F9	70 and over
HH	HF	Disability sport

La Passéjade, la Passéjad’Elec and Elles font l’Ariégeoise are recreational sporting rides with no timing or rankings.

Other awards

The club with the most participants.
The youngest and oldest participant in the recreational sporting ride.

Trophée de France GranFondo

L’Ariégeoise as a whole is part of the 2027 Trophée de France GranFondo.

The trophy regulations have not yet been finalised. Precise information will be communicated once available.

Trophée Occitanie des cyclosportives

L’Ariégeoise as a whole is part of the 2027 Trophée d’Occitanie.

The regulations have not yet been finalised. Precise information will be communicated once available.

ARTICLE 14 — DIPLOMAS

Participants in l’Ariégeoise, la Mountagnole and la Rapaillou may obtain diplomas with GOLD, SILVER or BRONZE distinctions. See the “DIPLÔMES” section.

Riders in la Passéjade and Elles font l’Ariégeoise will receive a participation diploma.

Diplomas are available exclusively as free downloads from www.cyclosport-ariegeoise.com.

ARTICLE 15 — IMAGE RIGHTS

Every participant expressly authorises the organiser and its successors or assignees, such as partners and media outlets, to use results and still or audiovisual images in which they may appear during the event, on any media, including promotional and advertising materials, worldwide and for the longest period permitted by laws, regulations or treaties.

Any objection to this clause must be notified by post when registering, to:

Ariégeoise Cyclo Club
6 avenue Paul Joucla
B.P. 70119
09400 TARASCON/ARIÈGE
France

ARTICLE 16 — PERSONAL DATA POLICY

The collection of personal data is necessary to organise the “l’Ariégeoise Cyclo Club” cycling event. Data will be retained until the applicable statutory limitation periods have expired.

Under applicable legislation, participants have rights of access, rectification and objection concerning their computerised personal data.

This data may be used and disclosed, particularly for results and press coverage.

These rights may be exercised by emailing ariegeoise.cycloclub@wanadoo.fr.

ARTICLE 17 — RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

“Zero Waste” operation

L’Ariégeoise has received the “Manifestation Verte d’Ariège” label and is committed to the “Zéro Déchet” initiative.

A designated area marked with green nets will be provided near feed stations.

Any participant caught throwing litter into the natural environment will automatically be disqualified.

ARTICLE 18 — EVENT MODIFICATION, POSTPONEMENT OR CANCELLATION

If circumstances require, L’Ariégeoise reserves the right to change the route, feed station and timing point locations, or distance at any time, or to postpone the date and/or times of the event.

If the event is cancelled due to a public health crisis, and only for that reason, the organiser will transfer entries to the 2028 edition of L’Ariégeoise.

If the event is cancelled due to force majeure or a prefectural decision for a reason beyond the organiser’s control, the organiser is released from any claims by registered participants.

No refunds will be made.

ARTICLE 19 — ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATIONS

Participation in L’Ariégeoise constitutes each rider’s express acceptance of these regulations.

Any request for interpretation or complaint relating to the event, the regulations or their application must be submitted to the organiser in writing.

In the event of a dispute concerning foreign-language translations, the French regulations prevail.

The organiser reserves the right to amend and update these regulations at any time. Amendments take effect immediately.

Participants will be penalised if they fail to respect the sporting spirit and fair play of the event, are caught cheating —failure to respect start pens, starting early, failing to follow the route, using vehicles or receiving vehicle assistance, etc.— or engage in irresponsible or dangerous behaviour or practices —disrespectful or insulting remarks, antisocial conduct, use of doping substances, throwing objects, documents or litter, dangerous riding, breaches of the highway code, etc.—.