MBO Rules

MBO rules are largely about fairness and resolving disputes. All MBO events run under IOF MTBO Rules. However for clarity and fairness we publish these rules to ensure all competitors know the basics.

1. You must stay on mapped tracks at all times. No cross country riding or running with bikes cross country.
2. You may break rule 1, provided the organiser has published their event rules and has permission for this access.

IOF MTBO RULES 2010: download

MBO Competitor Code

1. Slow right down when passing members of the public on foot or on horseback.

2. Avoid damaging the path through aggressive riding such as skidding.

3. When two riders converge:

• Riders should normally pass with their right shoulders
• Rriders traveling uphill must be given priority
• At an intersection, the rider on the smaller path should give way to any rider on the larger path.

4. Riders should overtake on the right.

5. Slower riders should give way to overtaking riders.

6. When riding on public roads the highway code must be observed.

The Event Organiser may approve additions or changes to the above code to improve safety.