Terms & Conditions

​The Great North Bike Ride Rules
All participants enter this event entirely at their own risk and Chris Lucas Trust and associated companies shall not be liable for any injury or loss that might occur as a result of their participation.

All participants understand that Chris Lucas Trust and its associated and sponsors will hold and use data provided by them in connection with The Great North Bike Ride administration, to keep them informed of its activities and for occasional fundraising appeals.

By taking part, all participants confirm that they are happy for any photographs taken during their participation in The Great North Bike Ride to be used to publicise the cycle ride for the Chris Lucas Trust.

Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in The Great North Bike Ride must take medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event.

All participants must write their name and details of any health problems or medication on the reverse of the cycle number, which must be worn on the front of shirts during the cycle ride.

All children/teenagers under the age of 16 yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Parent/Guardian must take full responsibility for their children, to participate The Great North Bike Ride.

All participants agree to abide by the rules of the highway code, and follow the advice, direction and instruction of the event organiser, event volunteers and marshals to ensure a safe and successful event. Anyone not adhering to highway code or organisers rules and conditions will be removed from the cycle ride.

All participants confirm that their bicycles are roadworthy, in good repair and suitable for use in The Great North Bike Ride event. Random checks will be made to ensure your cycle is roadworthy.

All participants agree that they may be refused the right of participation in The Great North Bike Ride event where the organiser believes the participant’s safety or the safety of others may be compromised.

All participants will indemnify Chris Lucas Trust, its agents and suppliers from any repair to their bicycle prior, during or after the event, which is carried out by marshals at The Great North Bike Ride.

Once entries have been submitted NO swapping of race numbers or transfer of entries is allowed

Cycle ride cancellation: If the cycle ride is cancelled or delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, we will endeavour to stage the cycle ride later. In such circumstances we will try to let you know in writing of the cancellation or delay. Our entire liability in respect of all costs and expenses you may incur as a result of such cancellation or delay will be the entry price you have paid to take part in the event.

Any monies raised in connection with The Great North Bike Ride must be passed to Chris Lucas Trust before end of October.

Please read the following terms and conditions
I undertake to be bound by the Great North Bike Ride event terms and conditions
I understand that Chris Lucas Trust cannot be held responsible in any way for loss or injury to myself or any other party, howsoever arising.
I understand that I have a legal responsibility to ensure all sponsorship money, donations, received by me are paid to Chris Lucas Trust before end of October.

I can’t take part in the event, can I get a refund?
​If your entry is accepted, your fee is not refundable unless supported by a doctor’s note. If this is the case please scan a copy of a doctor’s note and email it to us at lynn@chrislucastrust.com Please also state in your email your full name, date of birth and which event you have entered.

Alternatively you can post the note to the following address.
Chris Lucas Trust Customer Services
95, Lancaster Drive,
Hadrian Park,
Wallsend,
North Tyneside
NE289TF