{"id":19854,"date":"2025-07-07T08:41:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T06:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourisme-en-champagne.com\/safety-on-the-course\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:03:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T15:03:19","slug":"safety-on-the-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tourisme-en-champagne.com\/en\/celebrating-champagne\/en-route-libre-2\/safety-on-the-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety on the course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Access to the course and festive squares is forbidden<\/strong> to riders<\/strong> and all motorized traffic<\/strong> (including gyropods and electric scooters), with the exception of emergency vehicles. All animals<\/strong> are prohibited<\/strong>, except assistance dogs for the disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each participant must comply with the Highway Code<\/u> and with the specific<\/u> course signs<\/u>, and must not stray from the official route.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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> OPENING HOURS<\/strong>10am to 6pm (Outside these hours, participants will drive on roads open to traffic at their own risk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> BIKES<\/strong>Ride on the right, overtake on the leftAdapt your speed to respect other road usersCourteously give warning of overtaking by any audible meansWearing a hard-shell helmet is compulsory for children under 12 and electric-assist bicycles, and strongly recommended for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> PEDESTRIANS<\/strong>Walk on the right side of the roadDo not obstruct the crossingAdapt your speed to respect other road users<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> ALERT<\/strong>The yellow flagmen are watching over you! When the whistle blows, slow down and put your foot down! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

> ONE WAY<\/strong>No U-turns!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> CHILDREN <\/strong>Write your cell phone number on your child’s armLost children will be accompanied to the next aid stationPersons under 18 years of age on the day of the event must be accompanied by a responsible adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

> HEALTH<\/strong>Depending on the weather, remember to bring bottled water, a cap and sun creamA first-aid post will be available In case ofmedical emergency<\/strong>, dial 18 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants in En Rou(t)e Libre must be aware of the difficulties of the routes and the safety instructions, and be in sufficient physical condition to complete the chosen loop(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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