How to register
Before you can register for a race, you need to create an user account. You need to login as user in the menu on the top of the website by clicking on 'login'. Once clicked, you can enter your login data, request a new password or register a new account.
For all already registered users with an account it is essential to continue to use this account, as otherwise you won't see an previous results from our database. If you have forgotten user name or password, you can request them to be resend to you under the menu entry 'login'.
When registering, you need to enter all your personal details in the form.
Please make sure to enter all your details correctly when registering. Those details will used for entry, start and results lists. Correct details are also essential to avoid confusion and problems when registering for races.
You can always update your details in your profile.
If you entered all details correctly and pressed the 'register' button you will receive an email to confirm the creation of your new account.
After you have logged in successfully, a table named ‘Results’, ‘Equipment’, ‘My Available Races’ and ‘My Races’ will appear underneath your profile. Once the registration for a race is open, this race will pop up underneath ‘My Available Races’ and can be selected. After you have chosen the race you will be taken to the registration page, where the starting fee will be displayed. You will also have the possibility to choose the insurance and have to accept the disclaimer, before you are directed to the payment page, where you can pay via PayPal. If your registration is finished you will find your name under the attendees list for the race, but only after you have successfully completed the registration process and the fee has been received by the local organiser.
Should there be too many registrations for an event, there will be a waiting list. This information will be shown as well.
Registrations will open and activated six to eight weeks before each race.
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – General:
1. What are the basic conditions for taking part in a race?
The conditions are set by the rules and are binding for every for every participant!
In the rules you can read all essential information about the division in classes, age restrictions, protection, essential training requirements, distances between starters, order of starters, red flag, points system, price money, starting fees, responsibilities and disclaimers..
2. What’s the schedule for each race?
There will be a general schedule for each cup. The schedule is binding, but can be altered in unforeseen circumstances. This will be communicated in good time and on an official site (as notice) at the individual race location.
3. Where and when can I enter a race?
You can enter races online at www.ixsdownhillcup.com.
The registration will normally be activated 6 – 8 weeks in advance of the race and you can enter once you have successfully registered as rider.
You have to enter no later than one week before the race as registration will close then.
4. Can I register on the day for a race?
Registration on the day cannot be guaranteed; once the starting list has reached its final capacity it is impossible. If you travel to an event without been registered, you do so at your own risk.
5. When is the registration process finished and when have I successfully signed up for a race with a guaranteed starting place?
Your starting place is guaranteed as soon as you have successfully registered for a race, the fee has been processed by PayPal and has been received by the local race organiser. The riders name will then be displayed under the ‘Attendees List’ of the individual race site.
6. What insurance can I purchase during the registration process?
The insurance you can purchase covers your entry fees shall you not be able to attend races due to circumstances which are approved by the insurance company. It is comparable to travel cancellation expenses insurance.
7. From whom can I claim my starting fee shall I wish to purchase the insurance?
If you purchase the insurance you will enter a contract between you and the insurance company, which is the only source that can reimburse you for your starting fee.
You need to contact the insurer and sent them your full name, user name, race and the reason why you can’t participate (e.g. illness, certificate needs to be attached). Once successful, your fee will be covered.
You will find the terms and conditions as well as the contact details in the download section.
8. When and where will I get my number?
Your number will be given out at the designated counter at each event. You will find the detailed times in the timetable for each cup.
9. Can I camp at the races?
Each race has a paddock where camping is possible. You will need to pay a fee to the local organiser. As the fee is set locally, it can can vary from race to race.
10. What do DNF and DNS stand for?
DNF means: 'DidNotFinish' and
DNS means: 'DidNotStart'
With a DNF on Saturdays in a seeding run you are still allowed to start in the final on Sundays. With a DNS in Saturday's seeding run you are not allowed to start in the finals on Sunday.
11. Top Training at the EDC
From 2012 there will be an additional training slot at the iXS European Downhill Cup for the Top 80 Elite Men, Top 10 Elite Women and Top 5 under17 and masters classes. Within this time slot only those riders are allowed to train at the course. The classification for those riders will be done based on world rankings or the rankings of each series. To give you an example: Out of the Elite Men riders registered for the event we will select the best 80 riders according to the world rankings. Shall there not be enough riders to fill the 80, we will then consider the overall rankings of the series. We will publish a list will all eligible riders on Saturday morning at the iXS Race Support Counter.
B Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Registration, user profile:
1. What do I need to know when I create my user profile?
When creating your user profile, all data needs to be entered correctly. Those will be appearing on entries, start and results lists, and problems when registering for races can be avoided when using correct data.
You can always change your details in your user profile.
2. Why do I need to register?
You need to register to enter one or more races of the iXS Downhill Cup!
3. Can I register for a race without registering online and creating a user profile?
Nope!
4. What is PayPal?
PayPal is an online payment system which can be used for small or medium payments when buying or selling goods online.
The biggest advantage of PayPal is that payments via PayPal will be credited to payee immediately, which clears the normal delay when using bank transfers. Once you have successfully created a PayPal account, you can transfer money fast, easy and secure with your own email address and a password.
You can find all important information on how to create an account and frequently asked questions at www.paypal.com.
5. Do I need a PayPal account?
It is not mandatory to create an account. Paypal allows to use a guest account as a possibility to transfer money without creating your own account. In the long term we would advise you to create an account.
Registration fees can ONLY be paid via PayPal.
Registration fees can ONLY be paid via PayPal.
6. Which file format does my profile pic need to be in and what's the maximum size?
You can upload your profile pictures in the following formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG
The profile pictures cannot exceed 1MB and will be scaled to 220 px × 280px. You need to have the rights to use that picture.
7. What is an UCI code?
Only licensed rider with a valid license will have an UCI code. The code consists of an identifier of your home country and your date of birth (NATyyyymmdd), e.g. GER 19801224. It is different from your license number (e.g. THÜ 171866 - 12). Entrants in the free categories should leave the UCI Code field blank.
8. Why do I need to enter my nationality in addition to my address?
There is the possibility that riders get their license in a country different from their country of residence, and start for a different country. Normally both countries are the same.
9. Does the entry mask differentiate between small caps and capitals?
Yes, which is really important for user name and password. Please make sure that you haven't pressed the caps locked button on your keyboard. Special characters are not allowed in the user name.
10. Can I change my details later?
You can change your details anytime. After you have successfully logged in with user name and password by pressing the login button, you will be taken to your profile where you can do changes by pressing 'EDIT'.
11. Why is the iXS Rookies Cup not listed in the list for registrationst?
The iXS Rookies Cup is only open for riders without a valid license of a national cycling body and is therefore not available for licensed riders.
12. What do I need to do if my name is not at the attendees list?
In case you get the confirmation mail from PayPal, but you are not listed in the attendees list, please write an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and attach the PayPal confirmation.13. What do I need to do if I haven't received my confirmation email?
Please check your SPAM or junk email folder for any emails that might have ended up there. Otherwise the reason might be that you have entered a wrong email address or you mailbox is full or over its capacity.
14. What do I need to do if I have forgotten user name or password?
You might want to take a note of it when you register. Otherwise you can request your user name or a new password in the login panel when clicking when 'Forgot your login'.
15. Can I enter both races at Winterberg?
Due to the high number of entries that's not possible, so we can give as many riders as possible the opportunity to take part in the iXS Dirt Masters Festival.
