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It has been completely reformatted so you can download it as a simple, streamlined file—ideal to keep on your smartphone for quick reference wherever you ride. With help from a dedicated working group, we’ve removed duplication, brought the rules into a more logical order, and focused the document solely on what you need before, during and after a ride.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll general information—such as key dates, Directors’ details, and Endurance GB policies—will now be found here on the website.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside this overhaul, several rule changes were agreed at the AGM. Here’s your friendly, straightforward guide to what’s new for 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. 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