FAIR PLAY

Our stance on Doping, WADA, and “Fair Play”

Bighorn Gravel is dedicated to providing high-quality, grassroots events to the endurance cycling and running communities. Although we are not affiliated with any sanctioning bodies, we do agree with and fully support the Fundamental Rationale for the World Anti-Doping Code, which states...

“Anti-doping programs seek to preserve what is intrinsically valuable about sport. This intrinsic value is often referred to as “the spirit of sport.” It is the essence of Olympism, the pursuit of human excellence through the dedicated perfection of each person’s natural talents. It is how we play true. The spirit of sport is the celebration of the human spirit, body, and mind, and is reflected in values we find in and through sport, including:”

• Ethics, Fair Play, and Honesty

• Health

• Excellence in Performance Character and Education

• Fun and Joy

• Teamwork

• Dedication and Commitment Respect for Rules and Laws

• Respect for Self and other Participants Courage

• Community and Solidarity

Doping is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport. To fight doping by promoting the spirit of sport, the Code requires each Anti-Doping Organization to develop and implement education and prevention programs for Athletes, including youth and Athlete Support Personnel.

Therefore:

Athletes who are currently serving a ban from sport or competition by WADA or any intergovernmental organizations, governments, public authorities, and other public and private bodies fighting doping in sport will NOT be allowed entry or participation in Bighorn events.