UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS

PART 3 TRACK RACES

Version on 17.10.2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

Chapter I ORGANISATION 3

Chapter II TRACK RACES 5

§1 General observations 5
§2 The 200 metres Time Trial 9
§3 Sprint 10
§4 Individual pursuit 15
§5 Team pursuit 17
§6 Kilometre and 500 metres Time Trial 21
§7 Points Race 23
§8 Keirin 26
§9 Team Sprint 32
§ 10 Madison 37
§ 11 Scratch 40
§ 12 Tandem 41
§ 13 Motor-Pacing 42
§ 14 Elimination Race 45
§ 15 Six-Day Races 47
§ 16 Omnium 49
§ 17 Flying Lap 51
§ 18 Tempo Race 52

Chapter III UCI TRACK RANKINGS 53

Chapter IV UCI TRACK NATIONS CUP 71

Chapter V WORLD RECORDS 76

Chapter VI EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE 81

§1 Starting Blocks 81
§2 Motorbikes for motor-pacing 81
§3 Mopeds 84
§4 Attire of motor-pacers 86
§5 Attire of moped pacers 87
§6 Velodromes 87

Chapter VII TRACK TEAMS 94

§1 Identity 94
§2 Legal and Financial Status 95
§3 Requirements imposed on the UCI Track Team for the registration 95
§4 Teams and Riders 97
§5 Contract of Employment & Insurance 98
§6 End of Contract 99
§7 Dissolution of a UCI Track Team 99
§8 Penalties 99
§9 UCI Model Contract Between a Rider and a UCI Track Team 100

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Chapter VIII CALENDAR 107

Chapter IX MASTERS 110

Chapter X RACE INCIDENTS AND SPECIFIC INFRINGEMENTS 112

Appendix 1 122

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PART 3 TRACK RACES

Chapter I ORGANISATION
Race Programme
3.1.001 (N) An organiser shall establish a programme each time he holds a race.

3.1.002 (N) The programme shall include at least the following details of the organisation:
- mention of the fact that the race will be run under UCI Regulations
- possibly giving the specific regulations of the race
- the race programme and schedule
- a description of the track (length, coating, indoor or outdoor.)
- location of the Race Headquarters, the drug-test room and the Press room
- the place and time of the enrolment check and the distribution of riders’ numbers
- the place and time of the meeting of Team Managers
- the programme for the official ceremonies
- prizes
- the composition of the commissaires’ panel
- the name, address and telephone number of the director of the organisation
- specification that only the UCI Scale of Penalties shall apply
- the drug-test regulations that are to apply

Secretariat
3.1.003 (N) The organiser shall, for the full duration of the race provide a permanent equipped
secretariat in the cycling stadium. A representative of the organiser shall be on hand
there at all times.

3.1.004 (N) The Race Headquarters shall be maintained until the results have been
transmitted to the UCI or, if the commissaires have not yet finished their work, until
such time as they have finished.

3.1.005 (N) The Race Headquarters shall be equipped with a telephone, internet and a
photocopier.

(text modified on 01.07.17)

Results
3.1.006 As soon as results of the competition are known, the organiser together with the
appointed Commissaire shall transmit them electronically or by any other method
specified by the UCI - to the UCI and its national federation within one working day,
together with the list of riders having taken the start.

(text modified on 13.06.08; 12.06.20)

3.1.007 (N) The National Federation of the organiser shall without delay communicate to the
UCI any changes made to the results communicated by the organiser.

Security
3.1.008 Notwithstanding any legal and administrative provisions that may apply and the duty
of each individual to take all due care, the organiser shall ensure that the track, the
cycling stadium and all installations are in good condition and do not constitute a
danger to security.

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For an international competition, the UCI may require additional facilities or measures,
without that the absence of such a request would engage its responsibility.

(text modified on 26.08.04)

3.1.009 The number of riders on track in competition shall in no case exceed:

20 (15 teams for Madison) on a 200 m track
24 (18 teams for Madison) on a 250 m track
36 (20 teams for Madison) on a 333.33 m track

(text modified on 01.01.03; 17.10.2022)

3.1.010 In no case, can the UCI be held responsible for any defects or any mishaps that may
occur.

(text modified on 01.01.03)

3.1.011 Bunch events refers to the following track events:

- Points race (as per § 7)
- Madison (as per § 10)
- Scratch race (as per § 11)
- Elimination race (as per § 14)
- Omnium (as per § 16)
- Tempo race (as per § 18)

(article introduced on 12.06.20)

Safety zone
3.1.012 During all track events, except Team Pursuit and Individual Pursuit, all team staff shall
remain on the infield (off the safety zone and the track).

During Team Pursuit and Individual Pursuit, one coach per team only is permitted on
the safety zone.

Specific team staff may be permitted to access the safety zone (i.e. the mechanic
following a crash) at the Commissaires' discretion.

Irrespective of the above, article 3.6.072 applies.

(article introduced on 12.06.20)

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Chapter II TRACK RACES

§1 General observations

Participation
3.2.001 Track season starts on January 1st and ends on December 31st.

Track competition shall be held in the categories as defined in article 1.1.036

Riders of the under 23 category can take part in elite competitions.

Junior of 18 years old can take part in competition for categories under 23 and elite.

(text modified on 25.09.07; 12.06.20; 17.10.2022)

Race distances
3.2.001 [abrogated on 04.03.19]
bis

Preparation of the track for timed events

3.2.001 For tracks longer than 250 metres, the blue band shall be made un-rideable by placing
ter pads every 5 metres starting from each Pursuit Line, up until the end of the second
turn after that Pursuit Line. For the Flying 200 metres event, only, these pads shall be
placed every 5 metres in the corners only. The pads shall be 50 cm long and a
maximum of 10 cm wide and 10 cm high made of a synthetic material heavy enough
to not be moved by the airstream.

On the 250 metres track or shorter, no pads are required on the blue band.

For Team Sprint, article 3.2.149bis applies.

For Hour Record and any special attempt on any length track, the blue band shall be
made un-rideable by placing these pads every 5 metres the entire way around the
track.
.
(article introduced on 21.06.18; modified on 04.03.19; 12.06.20)

Conduct of riders
3.2.002 Riders shall refrain from any collusion, manoeuvre or movement likely to hinder the
conduct or distort the result of the race. In the case of collusion between riders, the
commissaires may disqualify the riders concerned.

In addition, while riding on the track, riders shall at all times be in firm control of the
bicycle and have at least one hand on the handlebar (or extension).

(text modified on 30.09.10; 04.03.19)

3.2.003 If riders wearing the same team clothing ride in the same race, they shall bear some
item to distinguish them.

Riders are not permitted to wear tinted visor or glasses that would prevent them from
being clearly identified while seated in the waiting area. Riders shall only put on their
tinted visor or glasses when heading on to the track only. Any rider breaching this
article shall be sanctioned as per article 3.10.008.

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(text modified on 01.01.02; 14.10.16; 04.03.19; 12.06.20)

3.2.004 Other than when prevented by circumstances beyond their control, all riders qualifying
for the following round of the competition must participate or else they will be
disqualified.

(text modified on 14.10.16)

3.2.005 Riders may carry no object on them or on their bicycles that could drop onto the track.
They may not bear or use on the track any music player or radio communication
system.
In addition, any electronic device with display (for instance speedometer or
powermeter) must be hidden to that it cannot be read by the riders.

(text modified on 25.09.07; 29.06.09)

3.2.006 A rider may not have the race stopped because of some irregularity of which he
considers himself the victim.

3.2.007 Unless otherwise provided, any rider having fallen or left the track to dismount from
his bicycle, may accept help in remounting. He shall resume the race at the point
where he left the track, and in the position he occupied before falling or leaving the
track.

(text modified on 01.10.11)

3.2.008 The blue band does not form part of the racing surface of the track. If a rider rides on
the blue band voluntarily, and if, in doing so, it is considered that the rider has obtained
an advantage, the latter will be relegated or disqualified depending on the seriousness
of the fault.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 15.03.16; 01.10.19)

Riders’ numbers
3.2.009 (N) riders shall bear two number panels, save in the following specialities where they
shall bear just one: the Km Time Trial, the 500 m Time Trial, the Individual Pursuit,
the Team Pursuit and the Team Sprint.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.02.11; 12.06.20)

Commissaires’ Panel
3.2.010 The composition of the Commissaires’ Panel is indicated in Article 1.2.116.

Judge-Referee
3.2.011 (N) The President of the Commissaires’ Panel shall appoint one of the panel as judge-
referee. He may not carry out the task himself. The presence of a judge-referee shall
be compulsory for the sprint, the keirin, and all bunch events as per article 3.1.011.

The judge-referee shall solely monitor the conduct of riders in the race and their
conformity with the racing regulations. On this issue he shall, alone and immediately,
impose penalties and take any other decision required under the regulations.

(text modified on 04.07.03; 12.06.20)

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3.2.012 The judge-referee shall take up a place on the outside of the track in a calm and
isolated area with a good general view across the whole track. He must be provided
with a means of communicating directly with the President of the Commissaires’
Panel. At the World Championships, the Olympic Games and Nations Cup events,
the judge-referee shall also have access to a video system permitting slow-motion
replay in order to review events in the race. This system must be linked to a TV display
located near the finish line that will allow the President of the Commissaires’ Panel to
privately view the same images. A technician shall be specifically appointed to assist
him and operate the video system under his instructions.

(text modified on 01.10.11)

Warnings - disqualification
3.2.013 Any offence not specifically penalised and any unsporting behaviour shall be
punished by a warning, indicated by a yellow flag, or by disqualification from the race,
indicated by a red flag, according to the gravity of the fault, notwithstanding the fine
provided for in articles 12.3.005.

If a rider is relegated in the competition, that relegation may also carry with it a
warning, depending on the gravity, intent and impact of the fault. A rider receiving a
second warning, or being relegated for the third time, is disqualified.

On each occasion the commissaires will indicate at the same time the race number
of the faulting rider. The warning and disqualification are relative to one specific
competition only.

(text modified on 26.08.04;10.06.05; 01.02.11, 01.10.19)

3.2.014 In the event that bicycles are checked on conformity with articles 1.3.006 to 1.3.020
with dedicated measuring devices, commissaires are entitled to double-check
positions after the race on a random basis. Should the bicycle or positions have been
modified in infringement with this regulation, the rider will be disqualified.

(article introduced on 10.06.05)

Time-keeping
3.2.015 (N) Times shall be taken to the thousandth of a second whenever the time determines
the result.

Start
3.2.016 The starter, located on the track centre, shall give the start by means a pistol shot. In
cases where the start is to be taken from a starting block, the following procedure
shall apply: the brakes of the machine shall be released by the electronic system that
simultaneously triggers the chronometer. Once the bicycle has been fixed, a clock
placed before the rider, counts down the last 50 seconds before the start.

3.2.017 Any rider holding up the start for reasons not accepted by the starter shall not be
permitted to start.

Lap counter and bell

3.2.017 Unless otherwise provided in a specific provision, the start of the sprint lap(s),
bis including the last lap, of a race shall be indicated by a bell. The bell shall be rung once
only when the leader on the track crosses the finish line. Points will be awarded, or
the race will be over upon the next time the leader on the track crosses the finish line.
The final determination as to who the leader on the track is shall be made by the

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President of the Commissaires’ Panel. Either the President, or a Commissaire

designated by the President, shall indicate the leader on the track during bunch races.

(article introduced on 04.03.19; modified on 01.10.19)

3.2.017 Once the race has started, the remaining distance to be raced shall be indicated by
ter the lap counter, even if the total distance raced is not the same as indicated in the
regulations for the event.

(article introduced on 01.10.19)

Gaining and losing laps

3.2.017 A rider or team shall be considered to have gained a lap when he or it has caught up
quater with the rear of the largest racing bunch on the track. Likewise, a rider or team shall
be considered to have lost a lap when he or it has been caught by the largest racing
bunch on the track. In all cases, the final determination as to which is the largest
bunch on the track shall be made by the President of the Commissaires’ Panel.

(article introduced on 01.10.19; modified on 12.06.20)

Stoppage
3.2.018 The starter alone shall judge whether to stop the race in case of a false start.

3.2.019 Stoppage of the race shall be indicated by a double pistol shot.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 04.03.19)

3.2.020 [abrogated on 04.07.03]

Neutralisation
3.2.020 Unless otherwise provided in a specific provision, in a bunch event, in the case of a
bis recognised mishap of a rider, or both riders of a team in Madison, the rider, or team,
shall be entitled to a neutralisation for the number of laps closest to 1250 metres (5
laps on a 250m-track), counted from the moment of the mishap until they resumed
their position that they occupied before the mishap.

Beyond the distance of 1250 metres, neutralised riders or teams begin to lose laps
until they resumed their position that they occupied before the mishap.

Neutralised riders or teams may not return to the track within the last kilometre. Should
this last kilometre start during the allowed neutralisation period of a recognised
mishap, and the riders not be able to return prior to the start of the last kilometre,
these neutralised riders or teams shall appear in the final placings depending on the
points and laps accumulated prior to the mishap.

(article introduced on 04.03.19; modified on 01.10.19; 12.06.20)

Recognised mishap
3.2.021 The following shall be considered recognised mishaps:
- a legitimate fall
- a puncture
- the breakage of an essential part of the bicycle.
All other incidents are considered un-recognised mishaps.
(text modified on 01.01.02; 14.10.16)

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Seeding
3.2.021 For all competitions, other than Nations Cup, World Championships and Olympic
bis Games, riders and teams shall be seeded according to their current UCI Individual
Track Classification. Riders/teams with no ranking shall be seeded last in random
order by the Commissaires’ Panel. In the case where qualification heats are held for
a bunch race, riders in the subsequent race and finals shall be seeded according to
the results from these heats.

For Nations Cup, World Championships and Olympic Games, riders and teams shall
be seeded by the UCI. When applicable, the current World Champion will have the
best seed.

(article introduced on 01.02.11; text modified on 01.10.12; 12.06.20)

Restart in standing start events

3.2.021 In each round of a standing start event, a team or a rider is only permitted two starts.
ter One restart shall be given either in the result of a false start, or in the event of a
mishap.

A team or a rider which causes a further false start or suffer a further mishap in the
qualifying round shall be eliminated (DNF).

A team or a rider which causes a further false start or suffer a further mishap in the
first competition round shall be relegated.

A team or a rider which causes a further false start or suffer a further mishap during
the finals loses the final

(article introduced on 04.03.19)

§2 The 200 metres Time Trial

Definition
3.2.022 A “200 metres Time Trial” shall take a flying start from the 200 metres line and shall
be used to select the participants and rankings for the sprint competition.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Race procedure
3.2.023 Riders shall take the start in the order determined by the commissaires.

3.2.024 The rider shall enter the track as soon as he has been passed by the previous rider
who has triggered the timing device.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.025 The distance to accomplish including the momentum and the 200 metres is fixed as
follows, depending on the length of the track:
- 250 metres track or smaller: 3.5 laps
- 285,714 metre tracks: 3.0 laps
- 333,33 metre track: 2.5 laps
- 400 metres track and longer: 2.0 laps.

3.2.026 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

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3.2.027 In case of dead heat, the riders concerned will be classified according to the best time
in the last 100 metres. In the case that the last 100 metres time cannot be recorded
or if the riders are still tied, the riders concerned will be classified by drawing lots.

(text modified on 30.09.10)

3.2.028 In the case of a mishap, the rider shall take a new start. Only one new start will be
permitted.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.04)

§3 Sprint

Definition
3.2.029 The sprint is a race between 2 to 4 riders over 2 or 3 laps.

(text modified on 04.07.03)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.030 The competition shall be organised according to the table in article 3.2.050.

3.2.031 (N) The competition shall at least include:

- 8 riders;
- a 200 meters time trial, flying start;
- 1/4 finals, straight;
- 1/2 finals, best of three heats;
- finals 3rd-4th and 1st-2nd, best of three heats.

(article introduced on 30.03.09; 14.10.16; 01.10.19)

3.2.032 [abrogated on 20.06.14]

3.2.033 During Nations Cup and World Championships, 28 riders shall participate in the sprint
tournament. For other competitions, the same format can be used with a lower
number of riders based on the table of article 3.2.050 qualifying either 16 or 8 riders.

Prior to the first round a qualifying 200 m time trial shall be run to determine the fastest
28 riders taking part to the sprint tournament and the makeup of the heats.

(text modified on 26.08.04; 10.06.05; 01.02.11; 20.06.14; 14.10.16)

Sprint Race
3.2.034 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

3.2.035 On tracks of less than 333.33 metres, races shall be ridden over 3 laps. On tracks of
333.33 metres or more, races shall be ridden over 2 laps.

(text modified on 01.01.03)

3.2.036 Should a rider drop out of a two-up heat, his opponent shall go to the starting line to
be declared the winner. He need not cover the distance.

3.2.037 The starting position shall be determined by drawing lots. The rider drawing number
1 shall start on the inside of the track.

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In two-heat races, the other rider shall take the position on the inside of the track in
the second heat.

For the deciding round, a fresh draw shall take place.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Race procedure
3.2.038 The start shall be given by whistle.

3.2.039 The rider on the inside of the track, unless overtaken, shall lead at least at walking
pace and make no manoeuvre to force his opponent through until reaching the pursuit
line on the opposite side of the track. A maximum of two standstills shall be permitted
for each race. The maximum period for a standstill shall be 30 seconds following
which, the leading rider shall be directed by the starter to continue. If he fails to do so,
the starter shall stop the race and declare the other rider the winner of the heat. In a
three or four-up race, the race shall be immediately rerun as a two or three-up race,
without the relegated rider.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.04; 01.10.11)

3.2.040 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

3.2.041 Before the last 200 metres line or the start of the final sprint, riders may avail
themselves of the full width of the track but must nevertheless leave sufficient space
for their opponent to pass and shall refrain from any manoeuvres that could provoke
a collision, a fall or cause any rider to ride off the track.

3.2.042 During the final sprint, even if launched before the last 200 metres, each rider shall
remain in his lane up to the finish, unless he has at least a clear cycle-length lead and
shall not make any manoeuvre to prevent the opponent from passing.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.043 A rider may not challenge or pass on the left an opponent riding in the sprinters’ lane.

If the leading rider leaves the sprinters’ lane and his opponent attempts to pass to his
left, he may not return to that lane unless he still has a clear cycle-length lead.

3.2.044 A rider passing on the right of his opponent, who is in the sprinters’ lane, may not
crowd him or cause him suddenly to reduce speed.

3.2.045 A rider starting the sprint outside the sprinters’ lane may not drop into that lane if it is
already occupied by his opponent unless there is a clear cycle-length lead.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.046 [transferred to article 3.2.008 on 12.06.20]

3.2.047 If, in a three or four-up race, a rider behaves in an irregular manner to favour another
rider, he shall be relegated. The race shall be immediately rerun as a two or three-up
race.
(text modified on 01.01.02)

Race stoppages

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3.2.048 The race may be stopped only:

1. in the case of fall.
If the fall be intentionally caused by a competitor, that competitor shall be
relegated or disqualified from the tournament according to the gravity of the fault
committed and the other competitor declared the winner. In three or four-up
heats, the race shall be immediately restarted with the remaining two or three
riders.
Should the fall have been caused by a competitor riding too slowly in a curve or
by any other unintentional fault, the race shall be restarted and the offending
rider shall take the inside of the track.
If the fall is not caused by a competitor committing a fault, commissaires shall
decide whether the race is to be restarted with the riders in the same order or
whether the positions at the time of the fall should be considered final.
2. in the case of a puncture.
3. in the case of the breakage of an essential part of the bicycle.
In all of these three cases, the commissaires shall decide whether the race is to
be restarted with the riders in the same order or whether the positions at the
time of the incident should be considered final.
4. in the following cases:
a) If a rider loses his balance, falls or touches an opponent or the barrier, the
race shall be restarted and the rider in question shall take the inside of the
track.
b) If the starter observes a flagrant infringement and stops the race before the
bell rings to indicate the start of the last lap, the commissaires may relegate
or disqualify the rider committing the infringement. The other rider shall be
declared the winner or in the case of a three or four-up race, it shall be
restarted as a two or three-up race.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.049 If the rider committing the infringement is not relegated or disqualified, the race shall
be restarted, and the opponent shall decide their starting position.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 12.06.20)

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3.2.050 Table of sprint competitions:

NATIONS CUP AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

STARTERS SYSTEM EVENT COMPOSITION 1st Other(s)

28 4 best riders skip 1 N1 - 1A
2 N2 - 2A
1/16 Finals 3 N3 - 3A
12 X 2 → 1 = 12 4 N4 - 4A
5 N5 – N28 5A
6 N6 – N27 6A
7 N7 – N26 7A Ranked
17 to 28
8 N8 – N25 8A
according to
9 N9 – N24 9A
200 m TT
10 N10 – N23 10A
Qualifying
11 N11 – N22 11A
12 N12 – N21 12A
13 N13 – N20 13A
14 N14 – N19 14A
15 N15 – N18 15A
16 N16 – N17 16A
16 1/8 Finals 1 1A – 16A 1B
8X2→1=8 2 2A – 15A 2B
3 3A – 14A 3B Ranked
9 to 16
4 4A – 13A 4B
according to
5 5A – 12A 5B
200 m TT
6 6A – 11A 6B
Qualifying
7 7A – 10A 7B
8 8A – 9A 8B
8 1/4 Finals 1 1B - 8B 1C Ranked 5 to
4X2→1=4 2 2B - 7B 2C 8 according
(in 2 heats, 3 3B - 6B 3C to 200 m TT
3 if required) 4 4B - 5B 4C Qualifying
4 1/2 Finals 1 1C - 4C 1D1 1D2
2X2→1=2
(in 2 heats, 2 2C - 3C 2D1 2D2
3 if required)
4 Finals 1 1D1 - 2D1 1er (gold) 2e (silver)
2X2→1=2
(in 2 heats, 2 1D2 – 2D2 3e (bronze) 4e
3 if required)

(text modified on 26.08.04; 10.06.05; 20.06.14; 14.10.16; 05.04.17; 12.06.20)

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OLYMPIC GAMES
STARTERS SYSTEM EVENT COMPOSITION 1st Other(s)
24 1/32 Finals 1 N1 - N24 1A1 1A2
12 x 2 -> 1 = 12 2 N2 - N23 2A1 2A2
3 N3 - N22 3A1 3A2
4 N4 - N21 4A1 4A2
5 N5 - N20 5A1 5A2
6 N6 - N19 6A1 6A2
7 N7 - N18 7A1 7A2
8 N8 - N17 8A1 8A2
9 N9 - N16 9A1 9A2
10 N10 - N15 10A1 10A2
11 N11 - N14 11A1 11A2
12 N12 - N13 12A1 12A2
12 Repechages 1 1A2 - 8A2 - 9A2 1B
4 x 3 -> 1 = 4 2 2A2 - 7A2 - 10A2 2B Ranking according to
3 3A2 - 6A2 - 11A2 3B 200m TT
4 4A2 - 5A2 - 12A2 4B
16 1/16 Finals 1 1A1 - 4B 1C1 1C2
8 x 2 -> 1 = 8 2 2A1 - 3B 2C1 2C2
3 3A1 - 2B 3C1 3C2
4 4A1 - 1B 4C1 4C2
5 5A1 - 12A1 5C1 5C2
6 6A1 - 11A1 6C1 6C2
7 7A1 - 10A1 7C1 7C2
8 8A1 - 9A1 8C1 8C2
8 Repechages 1 1C2 - 8C2 1D1
4 x 2 -> 1 = 4 2 2C2 - 7C2 2D1 Ranking according to
3 3C2 - 6C2 3D1 200m TT
4 4C2 - 5C2 4D1
12 1/8 Finals 1 1C1 - 4D1 1E1 1E2
6 x 2 -> 1 = 6 2 2C1 - 3D1 2E1 2E2
3 3C1 - 2D1 3E1 3E2
4 4C1 - 1D1 4E1 4E2
5 5C1 - 8C1 5E1 5E2
6 6C1 - 7C1 6E1 6E2
6 Repechages 1 1E2 - 4E2 - 5E2 1F1 Ranking according to
2 x 3 -> 1 = 2 2 2E2 - 3E2 - 6E2 2F1 200m TT
8 1/4 Finals 1 1E1 - 2F1 1G1
4 x 2 -> 1 = 4 2 2E1 - 1F1 2G1 For places
(in 2 heats, 3 3E1 - 6E1 3G1 5 to 8
3 if required) 4 4E1 - 5E1 4G1
1/2 Finals 1 1G1 - 4G1 1H1 1H2
2 x 2 -> 1 = 2
4
(in 2 heats
3 if required) 2 2G1 - 3G1 2H1 2H2

Finals 1 1H1 - 2H1 1st (gold) 2nd (silver)

2 x 2 -> 1 = 2
4
(in 2 heats
3 if required) 2 1H2 - 2H2 3rd (bronze) 4th
(text modified on 25.09.07; 04.03.19)

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§4 Individual pursuit

Definition
3.2.051 Two cyclists compete in a fixed distance. The riders start on opposite sides of the
track. The winner is determined by either catching the other rider or recording the
fastest time.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.052 Races shall be run over:
- 4 km for Men
- 3 km for Women
- 3 km for Junior Men
- 2 km for Junior Women.

3.2.053 This event shall be organised in two series:

1. The qualifying rounds to select the best 4 riders on the basis of their times.
2. the finals
The riders with the two best times shall ride off in the final for first and second place
while the two others shall ride off in the final for third and fourth places.

(text modified on 26.08.04)

3.2.054 [abrogated on 04.03.19]

3.2.055 For the qualifying rounds the commissaires shall make up each match from riders
presumed to be of equal ability, but without matching the two presumed to be the best.

3.2.056 During the qualifying rounds account shall be taken solely of times.

If a rider is caught, he must finish the distance to have a time recorded.

A caught rider may not ride in the slipstream of his opponent, nor pass him, on pain
of disqualification. Similarly, the catching rider may not ride in the slipstream of his
opponent, on pain of disqualification.

(text modified on 01.10.19)

3.2.057 In a race between two of the four best riders (finals), if one rider catches the other the
race is deemed to have finished.

3.2.058 A rider is considered to have been caught at the point that the chainset on his
opponent’s bicycle draws level with that on his own bicycle.

3.2.059 [abrogated on 01.10.19]

3.2.060 Should a rider fail to take the start of a final, his opponent is declared the winner.

A rider failing to start the final for 1st and 2nd places shall be placed 2nd; a rider failing
to start the final for 3rd and 4th places shall be placed 4th. If the reason for failing to
ride is not accepted, the absent rider shall be disqualified, and his place shall remain
vacant.

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3.2.061 In the event that riders record the same times, the rider who records the best time for
the final lap shall be declared the winner.

(text modified on 13.06.08)

Preparation of the track

3.2.062 [abrogated on 21.06.18].

3.2.063 At the start the two riders shall be positioned at diametrically opposite points on the
track.

3.2.064 The starting point in front of the main stand shall be marked by a red disc. The starting
point in the back straight shall be marked by a green disc.

3.2.065 (N) At each finishing point a device shall be set up to record the time of each rider and
trigger a green light and a red light to indicate the passing of the respective riders.

3.2.066 A lap counter and a bell shall be set up at each rider's finish line.

3.2.067 (N) The order of passing, the number of laps completed, the time of each rider and
the difference in time between the two riders on each half-lap and the final time of
each rider will be displayed on the electronic scoreboard.

3.2.068 On tracks whose size is such that the distance to be ridden does not comprise a
complete number of laps, the point of the final kilometre shall be marked by a red
pennant for the rider who starts from the red disc and a green pennant for the rider
starting from the green disc. In competitions for Junior Women the last 500 meters
will be marked.

(text modified on 20.09.05)

3.2.069 (N) At the start, each rider shall be held in a starting block.

Race procedure
3.2.070 The start shall be taken on the inside edge of the track.

3.2.071 Riders starting point:

a) for the qualifying rounds, the commissaires shall determine the starting point for
each rider.
b) in the final, the rider who has in the previous round recorded the best time shall
finish in front of the main grandstand.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 26.06.07; 04.03.19)

3.2.072 The starter shall stop the race with a double pistol shot in the event of a false start or
of a mishap. The race will then be restarted as per articles 3.2.074 and 3.2.075.

(text modified on 20.09.05; 04.03.19)

3.2.073 During the finals, a pistol shot shall mark the end of the race at the moment on which
each rider crosses his finish line at full distance or at the moment that one rider
catches the other.
(text modified on 01.10.11)

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Mishaps
(section subject to article 3.2.021ter)
3.2.074 Qualifying rounds:
In the first half-lap, in the event of a mishap, the race is stopped and restarted
immediately.

After the first half-lap the race shall not be stopped. A rider who is the victim of a
mishap shall be permitted to ride again at the end of the qualifying rounds (either
alone against the watch or matched against another rider in the same situation).

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.04; 04.03.19)

3.2.075 Finals:
In the event of a mishap in the first half-lap, the race shall be stopped and restarted
immediately by both riders.

After the first half-lap no mishap will be taken into consideration. The rider that suffers
a mishap shall be considered beaten in finals.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.04; 26.08.04; 26.06.07; 05.03.18; 04.03.19)

3.2.076 [article transferred to article 3.2.021ter on 04.03.19]

3.2.076 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

bis

§5 Team pursuit

Definition
3.2.077 The team pursuit is a race with two opposing teams, starting on each side of the track.
The winner is determined by either catching the other team or recording the fastest
time.

The event is run over four kilometres by teams of four riders.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.06.07; 25.02.13; 12.06.20)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.078 Except for the specific details (even implicit) in this sub-section, the rules of the
individual pursuit shall apply equally to the team pursuit.

3.2.079 Teams shall be made up of riders entered for this event. The composition of the team
may vary from one round to another. An incomplete team in the sense of article
3.2.077 may not take the start.

The team manager must notify the commissaires of any changes at least 30 minutes
before the relevant competition round start.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 30.09.10; 21.06.18; 04.03.19)

3.2.080 The time and the classification of each team shall be taken on that of the third rider of
each team. The time shall be measured on the front wheel of the third rider of each
team.
(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03)

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3.2.081 A team is caught when the opposing team (at least 3 riders riding together) arrives at
or within a distance of one metre of it.

3.2.082 Qualifying rounds shall be organised to find the 4 best teams, 8 for the Nations Cup,
World Championships and the Olympic Games.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 26.06.07; 21.06.18)

3.2.083 In the qualifying rounds, teams shall ride against the clock.

Depending on the number of entered teams, the Commissaires’ Panel may decide to
run qualifying rounds with two teams in each heat.

The seeding may be determined taking into account the targeted time communicated
by the team manager at the rider confirmation, but without matching the two teams
presumed to be the best.

(text modified on 14.10.16; 01.07.17)

3.2.084 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

3.2.085 This event shall be organised in two phases:

1. The qualifying rounds to select the 4 best teams on the basis of their times;
2. The finals.
The teams having made the two best times shall ride off the final for first and second
places, the two others shall ride off the final for third and fourth places.

First competition round:

At Nations Cup, the World Championships and the Olympic Games, the 8 Teams
recording the best times in the qualifying rounds shall be matched in the first
competition round as follows:
The team having obtained the 6th fastest time against the one having obtained the 7th
fastest time.
The team having obtained the 5th fastest time against the one having obtained the 8th
fastest time.
The team having obtained the 2nd fastest time against the one having obtained the 3rd
fastest time.
The team having obtained the fastest time against the one having obtained the 4th
fastest time.

The heats shall be ridden in the inverse order to that stated below.

Finals:
The winners of the last two heats in the first competition round shall ride the final for
first and second places.

The remaining 6 teams shall be ranked according to their times from the first
competition round and shall dispute the finals as follows:
The two fastest teams shall ride the final for 3rd and 4th places.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 26.06.07; 01.02.11; 20.06.14; 14.10.16)

At the Olympic Games, only:

The next two fastest teams shall ride the final for 5th and 6th places.
The final two teams shall ride the final for 7th and 8th places.

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(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 26.06.07; 01.02.11; 20.06.14; 14.10.16)

3.2.086 In the last two heats of the first competition round, if one team catches the other, the
catching team is declared the winner and shall stop as soon as possible in order to
allow the other team to finish the distance and thus to record a time. In this case, if
one or both teams catch their opponents, the times from the qualifying round shall be
used to determine which of the two teams shall finish in the home straight.

During the finals, if one team is caught by the other, the race is over, and the catching
team shall be declared the winner.

In both situations above, a pistol shot marks the end of the race at the moment on
which the team crosses its finish line at the full distance or at the moment on which
one team catches the other.

(text modified on 20.06.19; 01.10.19)

.
3.2.087 Incomplete teams may not take the start. In the qualifying rounds, incomplete teams
shall furthermore be disqualified.

If a team fails to take the start in the first competition round, no substitution shall be
made. The team failing to start shall be classified in 8th place.

If several teams fail to start, they shall be classified in 8th place and above in order of
their times in the qualifying rounds. If the reason for failing to ride is not accepted by
the Commissaires’ Panel, the absent team shall be disqualified, and its place shall
remain vacant. The team that takes the start must ride alone to set a time to determine
the composition of the finals.

(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.10.11)

3.2.088 Should a team fail to start in the finals, its opponents shall be declared winners and
the team not starting shall be placed second in that heat.

If the reason for failing to ride is not accepted by the Commissaires’ Panel, the absent
team shall be disqualified, and its place shall remain vacant.
(text modified on 01.10.11)

3.2.089 Situations of teams not starting and ties on time shall be decided in accordance with
the regulations for the individual pursuit and with reference to article 3.3.012.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 12.06.20)

Preparation of the track

3.2.090 (N) An electronic timing strip shall be set up on the pursuit lines in order to judge the
finish of the front wheel of the third rider of each team.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.091 The timing and recording of half-laps completed shall be made on the front wheel of
the third rider.

(text modified on 01.02.11)

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Race procedure
3.2.092 The riders of each team shall start side by side behind the start line.

The lateral distance between riders shall be one metre.

(N) The rider, placed on the inside of the track, shall be held by a starting block and
shall be the leading rider.

(text modified on 03.03.14)

3.2.093 [abrogated on 03.03.14]

3.2.094 The starter shall stop the race for a false start or a mishap by a double pistol shot, for
example, one of the riders anticipates the start or if the rider on the inside of the track
fails to take the lead.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 04.03.19)

3.2.095 [article transferred to article 3.2.021ter on 04.03.19]

3.2.096 Pushing between members of the same team is strictly forbidden on pain of
disqualification in the qualifying rounds and relegation in the first competition round.

During the finals, that team loses its finals.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 26.06.07)

3.2.097 When the commissaires see that a team is about to be caught, they shall, in order to
avoid a collision with the other team or hinder its progress, signal to the former team
with a red flag and a whistle that it may not perform any more relays and must remain
at the bottom of the track until the opposing team has passed.

Any failure to act on this instruction shall result in the immediate disqualification of the
team.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 20.06.19)

3.2.098 The race shall be over at the moment that the third rider of each team crosses the
finishing line for the final time at full distance or, in the finals, at the point that one
team (at least 3 riders riding together) catches the other team.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

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Mishaps
(section subject to article 3.2.021ter)
3.2.099 Qualifying round:
During the first half-lap, if any team suffers a mishap the race is stopped and restarted
immediately.

If a mishap occurs after the first half-lap and only one rider is involved, the team may
either continue with 3 riders, or stop. If the team chooses to stop, it must do so within
one lap of the place of the mishap or they face disqualification. Where practicable, the
other team shall continue.

The team of a rider which has stopped following a mishap shall restart at the end of
the qualifying rounds, or at a suitable position not to disrupt the preparation of other
teams as decided by the Commissaires’ Panel, where applicable with another team
in the same situation.

If a team suffers a mishap during its subsequent ride, it shall continue with three riders
or be disqualified.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.02.03; 01.01.04; 26.08.04; 26.06.07; 25.02.13;

21.06.18; 04.03.19; 01.10.19)

3.2.100 First competition round and finals:

In the event of a mishap in the first half-lap, the race is stopped and restarted
immediately.

After the first half-lap no mishap will be taken into consideration. The team shall
continue if they still have three riders on the track.

Otherwise this team must stop and will be:

- relegated and placed according to article 3.3.012 in the first competition round;
- considered beaten in finals.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 26.06.07, 04.03.19; 01.10.19; 12.06.20)

§6 Kilometre and 500 metres Time Trial

Definition
3.2.101 The race known as the «kilometre» or «500 metres» race respectively is an individual
time trial race with a standing start.

3.2.102 During the Nations Cup and World Championships, this race is run over a distance of
1000 metres for men and 500 metres for women.

Organisation of the competition

3.2.103 [abrogated on 14.10.16]

3.2.104 The starting order shall be set by commissaires.

3.2.105 [abrogated on 01.02.11]

3.2.106 Qualifying rounds shall be organised in two-up heats to find the 8 best riders. In the
finals, each participant shall take the track alone.

(text modified on 14.10.16).

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3.2.106 (N) This event shall be organised in two phases:

bis 1. The qualifying rounds to select the 8 best riders on the basis of their times;
2. The finals.
For event of Class 1 and Class 2 on the World Calendar, the races can be ridden
directly as a final.

(text modified on 14.10.16; 01.07.17)

3.2.107 In the case of a draw, the rider who records the best time for the final lap shall be
declared the winner.

(text modified on 12.06.20)

3.2.108 All competitors must ride the course at the same meeting. If it is not possible for all
the participants to ride this race, for example because of atmospheric conditions, the
entire race shall be rerun at the following meeting and no account shall be taken of
the times previously made.

Race procedure
3.2.109 [abrogated on 21.06.18].

3.2.110 (N) The rider shall be held at the start by a starting block.

3.2.111 The start shall be taken on the inside edge of the track.

Mishap
(section subject to article 3.2.021ter)

3.2.112 Qualifying rounds:

In the event of a mishap, where practicable, the other rider shall continue.
The starter shall not stop the race unless the track is obstructed. The affected rider(s)
shall take a new start, if allowed, at the end of the qualifying rounds, or at a suitable
time as decided by the Commissaires’ Panel.

A rider suffering a second mishap during a subsequent ride shall be eliminated (DNF).

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.04; 04.03.19; 01.10.19; 12.06.20)

3.2.112 Finals
bis In the event of a mishap, the race is stopped and restarted immediately.
A rider suffering a second mishap during a subsequent ride shall be considered
beaten.

(article introduced on 01.10.19; text modified on 12.06.20)

3.2.113 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

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§7 Points Race

Definition
3.2.114 The Points Race is a speciality in which the final placings are determined according
to accumulated points won by riders during the sprints and by taking laps.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.115 According to the number of riders entered for the speciality, the commissaires may
possibly compose qualifying heats and shall determine how many of the best placed
riders from each heat are to participate in the final.

3.2.116 On the 250 metres track or shorter, intermediate sprints shall be run off every 10 laps.

On other tracks, intermediate sprints are run off after each number of laps closest to
2 km, that is to say:
- every 7 laps on 285.714 metres tracks
- every 6 laps on 333.33 metres tracks
- every 5 laps on 400 metres tracks

3.2.117 The competition shall be held over at least the following the distances, number of laps
and number of sprints as shown in the following table:

MEN ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN JUNIOR WOMEN JUNIOR

TRACK
LENGTH Event Distance Distance Distance Distance
(in m) Laps Sprints Laps Sprints Laps Sprints Laps Sprints
(km) (km) (km) (km)

Qualif. 15 90 9 10 60 6 10 60 6 10 60 6
166
Final 30 180 18 20 120 12 20 120 12 15 90 9
Qualif. 14 70 7 10 50 5 10 50 5 8 40 4
200
Final 30 150 15 20 100 10 20 100 10 16 80 8
Qualif. 15 60 6 10 40 4 10 40 4 10 40 4
250
Final 30 120 12 20 80 8 20 80 8 15 60 6
Qualif. 16 56 5 12 42 4 12 42 4 10 35 3
285.714
Final 30 105 10 20 70 7 20 70 7 16 56 5
Qualif. 14 42 7 10 30 5 10 30 5 10 30 5
333.33
Final 30 90 15 20 60 10 20 60 10 16 48 8
Qualif. 14 35 7 10 25 5 10 25 5 8 20 4
400
Final 30 75 15 20 50 10 20 50 10 16 40 8

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During Nations Cup and World Championships the distances, number of laps and
number of sprints shall be as shown in the following table:

MEN ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN JUNIOR WOMEN JUNIOR

TRACK
LENGTH Event Distance Distance Distance Distance
(in m) Laps Sprints Laps Sprints Laps Sprints Laps Sprints
(km) (km) (km) (km)

Qualif. 20 80 8 15 60 6 15 60 6 10 40 4
250
Final 40 160 16 25 100 10 25 100 10 20 80 8
Qualif. 20 100 10 15 75 7 15 75 7 10 50 5
200
Final 40 200 20 25 125 12 25 125 12 20 100 10
Qualif. 20 70 7 16 56 5 16 56 5 10 35 3
285.714
Final 40 140 14 24 84 8 24 84 8 20 70 7
Qualif. 20 60 10 16 48 8 16 48 8 10 30 5
333.33
Final 40 120 20 25 75 15 25 75 15 20 60 10
Qualif. 20 50 10 16 40 8 16 40 8 10 25 5
400
Final 40 100 20 26 65 13 24 60 12 20 50 10

There shall be an equal number of laps between all sprints, starting from the final
sprint, according to the following:
Tracks of less than 200m – 15 laps
Tracks of 200m to less than 333.3m – 10 laps
Tracks of 333.3m – 6 laps
Tracks of 400m and longer – 5 laps

In the case where the total number of laps is not divisible by the indicated number of
laps between sprints, the “additional” laps shall be ridden prior to the first sprint. (For
example, on a 285.7m track, sprints are held every 10 laps. If the race is 56 laps, the
first sprint will take place after 16 laps, and then every 10 laps thereafter).

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03; 30.03.09; 04.03.19; 01.10.19; 12.06.20;

17.10.2022)

3.2.118 The first rider in each sprint shall be awarded 5 points, the second 3 points, the third
2 points and the fourth one point. Points awarded in the last sprint after the full
distance will be doubled (10 points, 6 points, 4 points, 2 points).

In the case of a tie in the sprint, the riders shall be awarded the same position, with
the corresponding points for that position (for example, if two riders tie for first in a
points sprint, they will both score 5 points; there will not be a second place in this
case).

Any rider that gains a lap on the main field is awarded 20 points.

Any rider that loses a lap on the main field is penalised 20 points.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03; 14.10.16; 12.06.20)

3.2.119 Where two or more riders are equal on points, the places in the final sprint shall
declare the winner.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.04)

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Race Procedure
3.2.120 Before the start, half of the riders shall be lined up along the railings, the other half
lining up in single file in the sprinter’s lane.
3.2.121 A flying start shall be taken after one neutralised lap.

3.2.122 Sprints shall be run according to the rules governing sprint races.

3.2.123 [abrogated on 12.06.20]

3.2.124 [abrogated on 01.10.19].

3.2.125 If at the moment of a sprint considered for classification, one or some rider(s) gain a
lap, this/these rider(s) shall be awarded 20 points. The points awarded for the sprint
shall be given immediately starting from the next time the leader on the track crosses
the finish line (for example, to the riders in the break, or to those at the head of the
bunch).

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03; 01.10.19; 12.06.20)

3.2.126 One or more riders having dropped behind the bunch and having been caught up by
one or more riders ahead of the bunch may not lead these riders, under pain of
disqualification.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03; 01.10.19)

3.2.127 Riders one or several laps down may be withdrawn by the Commissaires’ Panel.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.128 [article transferred to article 3.2.002 on 04.03.19]

3.2.129 [article transferred to article 3.2.020bis on 04.03.19]

3.2.130 [article transferred to article 3.2.020bis on 04.03.19]

3.2.131 Should more than half the riders fall, the race shall be stopped and the commissaires
shall determine the duration of the interruption. A new start shall be taken from the
positions at the moment of the fall.

3.2.132 [article transferred to article 3.2.020bis on 12.06.20]

3.2.133 If the track becomes impracticable to race for any reason, the commissaires shall
decide as follows:

DISTANCE DECISIONS
Complete rerun Resume race with Let results stand
the same day points accumulated
Stopped before Stopped between Stopped after
10 km 8 km / 8 km
15 / 16 km 10 km / 10 km
20 km 10 km 10-15 km 15 km
24 / 25 km 10 km 10-20 km 20 km
30 km 15 km 15-25 km 25 km
40 km 15 km 15-30 km 30 km

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(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03)

§8 Keirin

Definition
3.2.134 Riders compete in a sprint after completing a number of laps behind a motorized pacer
who leaves the track 3 laps to go (250 m tracks). For other track sizes the motorized
pacer should leave the track closest to 750m from the finish.

The number of laps without the motorized pacer shall equal the number of laps behind
the motorized pacer.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 14.10.16; 04.03.19)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.135 (N) The competition shall at least include:
- 10 riders
- a qualifying round, 2 heats of 5 riders;
- a final for places 7 to 10;
- a final for places 1 to 6.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

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The competition shall be organised as shown in the following tables:

1st round
No of No of No of
riders heats riders per
heat
10 à 14 2 5-7 Top 3 in final 1-6
4th to 6th in final 7-12

1st round Repechages 1/2 finals

No of No of No of Riders No of No of Riders No of No of
riders heats riders per qualified per heats riders per qualified per heats riders per
heat heat for the heat heat for the heat
1/2 finals 1/2 finals
15 to 21 3 5-7 2 2-3 5-7 2-3
Top 3 in final 1-6
22 to 28 4 5-7 2 4 3-5 1 2 6
Others in final 7-12
29 to 42 6 4-7 1 6 3-6 1

1st round Repechages 1/4 finals Repechages 1/2 finals

No of No of No of Riders No of No of Riders No of No of Riders No of No of Riders No of No of
riders heats riders qualified heats riders qualified heats riders qualified heats riders qualified heats riders
per per heat per per heat per per heat per per heat per
heat for the heat for the 1/4 heat for the heat for the heat
1/4 finals finals 1/2 1/2
finals finals
43 to 49 7 6-7 1 6 6-7 2 3 6-7 2 2 6-7 3
50 to 56 8 6-7 1 7 6-7 2 4 5-6 2 2 7 2 Top 3 in final 1-6
2 6
57 to 63 9 6-7 1 8 6-7 2 4 6-7 2 4 4-5 1 Others in final 7-12
64 to 70 10 6-7 1 9 6-7 2 4 7 2 4 5 1

TRACK LENGTH NO. OF LAPS PACER (No. of laps to the finish)

250 6 3

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COMPOSITION EXAMPLE OF KEIRIN EVENTS INVOLVING 28 RIDERS

Composition: 4 HEATS of 7 riders

A B C D
R1 R2 R3 R4
R8 R7 R6 R5
R9 R10 R11 R12
R16 R15 R14 R13
R17 R18 R19 R20
R24 R23 R22 R21
R25 R26 R27 R28

Abbreviations: «R» Rank on the last UCI Individual Keirin Ranking. In the absence of rank, drawing lots.
1st ROUND
Results: *QA1 *QB1 *QC1 *QD1
*QA2 *QB2 *QC2 *QD2
QA3 QB3 QC3 QD3
QA4 QB4 QC4 QD4
QA5 QB5 QC5 QD5
QA6 QB6 QC6 QD6
QA7 QB7 QC7 QD7

*Riders qualified for 2nd Round (Semi-finals) – the other riders participate in the repechages

Composition: 4 HEATS of 5 riders

QA3 QB3 QC3 QD3
QD4 QC4 QB4 QA4
QC5 QB5 QA5 QD5
QB6 QA6 QD6 QC6
QA7 QD7 QC7 QB7

Results: *RA1 *RB1 *RC1 *RD1

REPECHAGES
All ranked 13 RA2 RB2 RC2 RD2
All ranked 17 RA3 RB3 RC3 RD3
All ranked 21 RA4 RB4 RC4 RD4
All ranked 25 RA5 RB5 RC5 RD5

*Riders qualified for 2nd Round (Semi-finals) – the other riders are ranked relative to the finish order of
each of the heats (to be adapted depending on the number of heats)

Composition: 2 heats of 6 riders

FA FB
QA1 QB1
QD1 QC1
QB2 QA2
QC2 QD2
RA1 RB1
RD1 RC1
2nd ROUND:
(1/2 finals) Results: *FA1 *FB1
*FA2 *FB2
*FA3 *FB3
**FA4 **FB4
**FA5 **FB5
**FA6 **FB6

*Riders qualified for the FINAL 1 – 6

**Riders qualified for the FINAL 7 – 12

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COMPOSITION EXAMPLE OF KEIRIN EVENTS INVOLVING 30 RIDERS AT OLYMPIC GAMES

Composition: 5 HEATS of 6 riders

A B C D E
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5
R10 R9 R8 R7 R6
R11 R12 R13 R14 R15
R20 R19 R18 R17 R16
R21 R22 R23 R24 R25
R30 R29 R28 R27 R26

Abbreviations: «R» Rank on the last UCI Individual Keirin Ranking. In the absence of rank, drawing lots.
1st ROUND
Results: *QA1 *QB1 *QC1 *QD1 *QE1
*QA2 *QB2 *QC2 *QD2 *QE2
QA3 QB3 QC3 QD3 QE3
QA4 QB4 QC4 QD4 QE4
QA5 QB5 QC5 QD5 QE5
QA6 QB6 QC6 QD6 QE6

*Riders qualified for 2nd Round (1/4-finals) – the other riders participate in the repechages

Composition: 4 HEATS of 5 riders

QA3 QB3 QC3 QD3
QD4 QC4 QB4 QE3
QE4 QA4 QA5 QB5
QB6 QE5 QD5 QC5
QC6 QD6 QE6 QA6

Results: *RA1 *RB1 *RC1 *RD1

REPECHAGES
*RA2 *RB2 *RC2 *RD2
All ranked 19 RA3 RB3 RC3 RD3
All ranked 23 RA4 RB4 RC4 RD4
All ranked 27 RA5 RB5 RC5 RD5

*Riders qualified for 2nd Round (1/4-finals) – the other riders are ranked relative to the finish order of each
of the heats

Composition: 3 heats of 6 riders

A B C
QA1 QB1 QC1
QD1 QE1 QA2
QB2 QC2 QD2
RB1 RA1 QE2
RC1 RD1 RA2
2nd ROUND RD2 RC2 RB2
1/4 finals
Results: *SA1 *SB1 *SC1
*SA2 *SB2 *SC2
*SA3 *SB3 *SC3
*SA4 *SB4 *SC4
All ranked 13 SA5 SB5 SC5
All ranked 16 SA6 SB6 SC6

*Riders qualified for ½ finals – the other riders are ranked relative to the finish order of each of the heats

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Composition: 2 heats of 6 riders

SA SB
SA1 SB1
SA2 SC1
SB2 SC2
SB3 SA3
SC3 SA4
SC4 SB4
3rd ROUND
1/2 finals
Results: *FA1 *FB1
*FA2 *FB2
*FA3 *FB3
**FA4 **FB4
**FA5 **FB5
**FA6 **FB6

*Riders qualified for the FINAL 1 – 6

**Riders qualified for the FINAL 7 – 12

(text modified on 01.01.02; 30.03.09; 19.06.09; 21.06.18; 04.03.19; 12.06.20)

3.2.136 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

3.2.137 The pacer shall ride within the sprinter line, starting at 30 kph and shall gradually
increase speed to 50 kph which should be reached at the latest when leaving the
track, after the pursuit line on the home straight, 3 laps to go (250 m tracks).

(text modified on 01.01.02; 14.10.16)

Race procedure
3.2.138 The starting positions of the riders shall be determined by drawing lots. The riders
shall be placed side by side in that order on the pursuit line, the sprinters’ lane being
left free. The riders shall be held, but not pushed, by assistants.

3.2.139 The start shall be given when the pacer approaches the pursuit line in the sprinters’
lane. At the start, riders shall take their positions determined by the draw, directly
behind the pacer, for at least the first lap, failing which the race shall be stopped and
riders that failed to comply shall be disqualified. In the restart, the remaining riders
shall again take their same relative positions behind the pacer.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 1.02.03; 19.06.09; 14.10.16)

3.2.139 The riders shall remain immediately behind the pacer until such time as the pacer
bis leaves the track.

(article introduced on 01.10.11)

3.2.140 In the case when one or more riders pass the leading edge of the front wheel of the
pacer before the pursuit line when he leaves the track, the race will be stopped and
rerun without the rider(s) at fault, which will be disqualified.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 19.06.09; 14.10.16)

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Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

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3.2.141 The race shall be run according to the Sprint Regulations.

3.2.142 The race will be stopped if one or more riders are at fault or behave in an unsporting
manner while being placed behind the derny. The race will be rerun without the
rider(s) at fault, which will be penalised depending on the gravity of the situation
(relegation with a warning, or disqualification).

(text modified on 20.09.05; 19.06.09, 12.06.20)

3.2.143 A restart will take place immediately if a mishap occurs within the first half-lap. After
the first half-lap no mishap will be taken into consideration.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 20.09.05; 04.03.19)

§9 Team Sprint
(text modified on 01.01.02)

Definition
3.2.144 The Team Sprint is a race with two opposing teams, each of whose riders shall lead
for one lap.

The event is run over three laps of a track by teams of three riders.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 19.09.06; 12.06.20)

3.2.144 In the qualifying rounds, teams shall ride against the clock.
bis Depending on the number of entered teams, the Commissaires’ Panel may decide to
run qualifying rounds with two teams in each heat.

(article introduced on 21.06.18)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.145 This event shall be organised in three phases at Nations Cup, World Championships
and Olympic Games:
1. The qualifying heats to select the 8 best teams on the basis of their times;
2. In the first competition round, the 8 best teams shall be matched as follows:
The team having obtained the 4th fastest time against the one having obtained
the 5th fastest time
The team having obtained the 3rd fastest time against the one having obtained
the 6th fastest time
The team having obtained the 2nd fastest time against the one having obtained
the 7th fastest time
The team having obtained the fastest time against the one having obtained the
8th fastest time.
3. The finals
The four winning teams from the first competition round shall dispute the finals.
The teams having made the two best times shall ride the final for first and
second places and the other two teams shall ride the final for third and fourth
places.

Teams beaten during the first competition round shall be placed fifth to eighth
according to their times at that stage of the competition.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 14.10.16)

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3.2.146 At the Olympic Games only:

The four losing teams from the first competition round shall dispute the finals for 5th to
8th place.
The teams having made the 5th and 6th fastest time shall ride the final for 5th and 6th
and the other two teams shall ride the final for 7th and 8th.

(article introduced on 26.06.07; modified on 14.10.16)

3.2.147 In case of a draw, the best time made during the last lap shall decide.

3.2.148 If a team declares forfeit in a final, it shall not be replaced. The other team shall be
declared the winner.

If the reason for which that team did not ride is not accepted, the absent team shall
be disqualified.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.148 If a team fails to take the start in the first competition round, no substitution shall be
bis made. The team failing to start shall be classified in 8th place.

If several teams fail to start, they shall be classified in 8th place and above in order of
their times in the qualifying rounds. If the reason for failing to ride is not accepted by
the Commissaires’ Panel, the absent team shall be disqualified, and its place shall
remain vacant. The team that takes the start must ride alone to set a time to determine
the composition of the finals.

(article introduced on 01.10.11)

3.2.149 Teams shall be made up of riders entered for this event. The composition of a team
may be modified from one heat to another. An incomplete team may not take the start.

The team manager must notify the commissaires of any changes at least 30 minutes
before the relevant competition round start.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 30.09.10)

Preparation of the track

3.2.149 The blue band shall be made impassable on both sides of the track by the placing of
bis three 50 cm long pads of a synthetic material at 5 meters, at 10 meters and at 15
meters from the pursuit lines. No other pads shall be placed on the blue band.

(article introduced on 04.03.19)

Race procedure
3.2.150 The start shall be taken in the middle of each straight. During the qualifying races, the
place of each team shall be determined by the commissaires. Subsequently, the team
having made the best time in the preceding stage of the competition, shall start in
front of the main grandstand.

3.2.151 The riders of each team shall start side by side behind the start line. The lateral
distance between riders shall be 1.5 metres.

(N) The rider, placed on the inside of the track, shall be held by a starting block and
shall be the leading rider.

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(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 10.06.05; 03.03.14)

3.2.152 The leading rider shall lead the first lap and move towards the outside of the track and
then drop back to leave the track without hindering the other team.

The rider that was in second position shall lead the following lap and then he shall
drop out in the same manner.

The third rider shall end the last lap alone.

(text modified on 19.09.06; 04.03.19; 12.06.20)

3.2.153 At the completion of his lap, the leading edge of the leading rider’s front wheel must
cross the pursuit line ahead of the leading edge of the front wheel of the following
rider. Thereafter, the leading rider must draw aside immediately and ride above the
sprinter’s line no later than within 15 meters after the pursuit line.

Pushing between members of the same team is strictly forbidden.

If there is doubt that the above requirements have been met, a review of available
information is to be made. If confirmed, the team shall be relegated to the last place
in that stage of the competition.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.10.12; 14.10.16)

Figure 1

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Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

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Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

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Mishap
(section subject to article 3.2.021ter)

3.2.154 Qualifying rounds:

In the event of a mishap, the team must restart at the end of the qualifying rounds.
Any team which may have been hindered by a mishap to its opponents may, by
decision of the Commissaires' Panel, be granted a restart at the end of the qualifying
rounds.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 04.03.19)

3.2.155 First competition round and finals:

In the event of a mishap the race shall be stopped and restarted immediately.

After the first half-lap no mishap will be taken into consideration. In such a case, the
team must stop and will be:
- relegated and placed last as per article 3.3.012 in the first competition round;
- considered beaten in finals.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 26.06.07; 04.03.19; 12.06.20)

§ 10 Madison

Definition
3.2.156 The Madison Race is a speciality involving teams of 2 riders, in which the final
placings are determined according to the accumulated points won by teams during
the sprints and by taking laps.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 14.10.16; 04.03.19; 01.10.19)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.157 The competition shall be held over at least the following distances (number of laps),
and number of sprints as shown in the following table:

MEN ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN JUNIOR WOMEN JUNIOR

TRACK
LENGTH Event Distance Sprint Distance Distance Distance
(in m) Laps Laps Sprints Laps Sprints Laps Sprints
(km) (km) s (km) (km)
Qualif
15 . 90 9 10 60 6 10 60 6 10 60 6
166
Final 30 180 18 20 120 12 20 120 12 15 90 9
Qualif
14 . 70 7 10 50 5 10 50 5 8 40 4
200
Final 30 150 15 20 100 10 20 100 10 16 80 8
Qualif
15 . 60 6 10 40 4 10 40 4 10 40 4
250
Final 30 120 12 20 80 8 20 80 8 15 60 6
Qualif
16 . 56 5 12 42 4 12 42 4 10 35 3
285.714
Final 30 105 10 20 70 7 20 70 7 16 56 5
Qualif
14 . 42 7 10 30 5 10 30 5 10 30 5
333.33
Final 30 90 15 20 60 10 20 60 10 16 48 8
Qualif
14 . 35 7 10 25 5 10 25 5 8 20 4
400
Final 30 75 15 20 50 10 20 50 10 16 40 8

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At Nations Cup, World Championships and Olympic Games, the distances, number
of laps and number of sprints shall be as shown in the following table:

MEN ELITE WOMEN ELITE MEN JUNIOR WOMEN JUNIOR

TRACK
LENGTH Event Distance Distance Distance Distance
(in m) Laps Sprints Laps Sprints Laps Sprints Laps Sprints
(km) (km) (km) (km)

Qualif. 25 125 12 15 75 7 15 75 7 10 50 5
200
Final 50 250 25 30 150 15 30 150 15 20 100 10
Qualif. 25 100 10 15 60 6 15 60 6 10 40 4
250
Final 50 200 20 30 120 12 30 120 12 20 80 8
Qualif. 25.1 88 8 15.1 53 5 15.1 53 5 10 35 3
285.714
Final 50 175 17 30 105 10 30 105 10 20 70 7
Qualif. 25 75 12 14 42 7 14 42 7 10 30 5
333.33
Final 50 150 25 30 90 15 30 90 15 20 60 10
Qualif. 26 65 12 14 35 7 14 35 7 10 25 5
400
Final 50 125 25 30 75 15 30 75 15 20 50 10

There shall be an equal number of laps between all sprints, starting from the final
sprint, according to the following:
Tracks of less than 333.33m – 10 laps
Tracks of 333.3m – 6 laps
Tracks of more than 333.33m – 5 laps

In the case where the total number of laps is not divisible by the indicated number of
laps between sprints, the “additional” laps shall be ridden prior to the first sprint. (For
example, on a 285.7m track, sprints are held every 10 laps. If the race is 56 laps, the
first sprint will take place after 16 laps, and then every 10 laps thereafter).

(text modified on 01.01.02; 30.03.09; 01.07.17; 04.03.19; 01.10.19; 17.10.2022)

3.2.158 The two riders of each team shall carry the same rider number but of different colours.

3.2.159 At World Championships, each National Federation may enter just one team.

3.2.160 [article transferred to article 3.2.157 on 01.10.19]

3.2.161 The first team in each intermediate sprint shall be awarded 5 points, the second 3
points, the third 2 points and the fourth one point. Points awarded in the last sprint
after the full distance will be doubled (10 points, 6 points, 4 points, 2 points).

In the case of a tie in the sprint, the teams shall be awarded the same position, with
the corresponding points for that position (for example, if two teams tie for first in a
points sprint, they will both score 5 points; there will not be a second place in this
case).

A relay between two teammates should not take place on the line during a sprint. If it
happens, the front wheel of the second rider will count.

The relay is considered as passed, as soon as both riders are no longer in contact.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 14.10.16; 12.06.20; 17.10.2022)

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3.2.162 Where there is a draw on points, the places in the final sprint shall decide.

Any team that gains a lap is awarded 20 points.

Any team that loses a lap is deducted 20 points.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04; 14.10.16; 01.10.19)

Race procedure
3.2.163 A first group of riders, formed of one rider of each team, take their places at the start
in the order listed on the start list. Half of this group shall be lined up along the outside
balustrade and the other half shall be lined up in the sprinters’ lane with holders.

A second group of riders, formed of the other riders of each team, shall be lined up
along the opposite outside balustrade.

A flying start shall be taken by the first group of riders after one neutralised lap. During
the neutralised lap, the second group of riders must remain motionless.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 19.06.09; 04.03.19; 01.10.19)

3.2.164 Riders of a same team may relay one another at will by a touch of the hand or the
shorts.

3.2.165 Sprints shall be run according to the Regulations governing Sprint.

3.2.166 A rider who drops behind the bunch shall not assist chasing rider(s) to gain a lap on
the pain of disqualification of his team.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.10.19)

3.2.167 If at the moment of a sprint considered for classification, one or some rider(s) gain a
lap, they shall be awarded 20 points. The points awarded for the sprint shall be given
immediately, starting from the next time the leader on the track crosses the finish line
(for example, to the riders in the break, or to those at the head of the bunch).

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.10.19; 17.10.2022)

3.2.168 Teams lapped one or several times may be removed by the Commissaires’ Panel.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.10.19)

Mishaps
3.2.169 Should one of the riders suffer a recognised mishap, his team-mate shall immediately
take the team position in the race. There shall be no neutralisation.

(text modified on 01.10.19)

3.2.170 [article transferred to article 3.2.020bis on 04.03.19]

3.2.171 In the case of a fall involving over one-half of the teams (calculated on the basis of
one rider per team), the race shall be stopped and the commissaires shall determine
the duration of the interruption. A new start shall be taken, and each team shall retain
the laps won or lost at the moment of the fall.

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3.2.172 If the race is called because of inclement weather, the commissaires shall decide as
follows:
Race MEN WOMEN MEN WOMEN
Stopped: ELITE ELITE JUNIOR JUNIOR
resume entirely the same
before: 20 km 10 km 10 km 8 km
day
resume race with points
between: 20-40 km 10-25 km 10-25 km 8-15 km
and laps acquired so far
after: 40 km 25 km 25 km 15 km let the result stand

(text modified on 01.01.03; 14.10.16)

§ 11 Scratch

Definition
3.2.173 The Scratch Race is an individual race over a specified distance.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.174 The races shall be held over the following distances:
Men Elite 15 km
Women Elite 10 km
Men Junior 10 km
Women Junior 7.5 km

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.175 In order to reach the maximum riders allowed on the track as per article 3.1.009,
qualifying heats shall take place to reduce the number of riders entered according to
the chart below:

CATEGORY DISTANCE TO RUN

MEN ELITE 7.5 km
WOMEN ELITE 5 km
MEN JUNIOR 5 km
WOMEN JUNIOR 3.5 km

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03; 12.06.20)

Race procedure
3.2.176 Before the start, half of the riders shall be lined up along the railings, the other half
lining up in single file in the sprinter’s lane.

A flying start shall be taken after one neutralised lap.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.2.177 Riders overtaken by the main bunch shall immediately leave the track.

3.2.178 The final placings are determined during the final sprint, taking into account laps
gained.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03)

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3.2.179 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

3.2.180 [article transferred to article 3.2.002 on 04.03.19]

3.2.181 [article transferred to article 3.2.017 on 04.03.19]

Mishaps
3.2.182 Any rider not ending the race will not be placed.

(text modified on 26.08.04; 20.09.05; 30.09.10; 04.03.19)

3.2.183 The race may be stopped in the case of a mass fall. The commissaires shall decide
whether a fresh start shall be given for the complete distance or for the part of the
distance remaining to be ridden from the positions at the moment of the fall.

The same rules shall apply where the race has to be abandoned because of inclement
weather.

§ 12 Tandem

Definition
3.2.184 The «tandem» speciality shall be a «sprint» competition for tandems. It shall be run
according to the rules applicable to the «sprint» speciality, except as stipulated below.

Organisation of the competition

3.2.185 Each pair of riders shall be considered a single participant.

3.2.186 The races shall be run as shown in the table in Article 3.2.050 according to the number
of participants and by calculating from the final.

Nevertheless, on tracks of 333.33 metres or less, a heat shall be ridden with a

maximum of three tandems.

3.2.187 The qualifying heat shall be run over one lap with a flying start.

3.2.188 The race shall be run over the following distances:

- on tracks of less of 333.33 metres: 6 laps
- on tracks of 333.33 metres: 5 laps
- on tracks of more 333.33 metres: 4 laps
- on tracks of more of 450 metres: 3 laps

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§ 13 Motor-Pacing

Definition
3.2.189 Motor-Pacing is a race in which each rider rides behind a motorcycle-mounted pacer.

Motorcycles and pacers

3.2.190 The Federation of the organiser shall provide ten motorbikes (of which two in reserve)
complying with the description given in articles 3.6.007 to 3.6.028. The reserve
motorcycles shall be used by any pacer or pacers whose motorcycle breaks down.

3.2.191 The commissaires shall check the motorcycles, if necessary, with the help of a
technician experienced in this type of work.

3.2.192 The check shall take place at the time indicated by the Commissaires’ Panel before
each race.

3.2.193 After having been checked, the motorcycles shall be deposited in a locked enclosure,
the keys of which shall be held by one of the commissaires. The motorcycles shall not
be entrusted to the pacers until they are about to go on track.

3.2.194 Between two such checks, each pacer shall always use the same motorcycle.

3.2.195 Pacers shall hold a licence. Pacers shall present a medical certificate to participate in
international competitions and shall not be aged older than 65 years old.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

3.2.196 The Chief Commissaire shall designate two reserve pacers. These pacers,
throughout the races, shall stand by ready to start up the reserve motorbikes if one of
the machines in the race should break down.

Organisation of the competition

3.2.197 Pacing races may be held either over a set time (1 hour) or a set distance.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

3.2.198 All the heats shall be run the same day.

3.2.199 The commissaires shall make up a number of heats according to the number of riders
entered for the speciality.

There shall be at least two heats and each heat shall involve a maximum of 8 riders.

If there are two heats, the first three of each heat plus the fourth of the faster heat
shall qualify for the final.

If there are three heats, the first two of each heat plus the third of the fastest heat shall
qualify for the final.

If there are four or more heats, the winner of each heat plus the second of the fastest
heats shall qualify in such a way that there be seven riders in the final.

3.2.200 [abrogated on 04.03.19]

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3.2.201 If a final is conducted in heats, the organiser shall set a rule how the general
classification will be established. If such a rule is missing, it is up to the Commissaires’
Panel to set the rule before the start of the races.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

3.2.202 [abrogated on 04.03.19]

Race procedure
3.2.203 [abrogated on 04.03.19]

3.2.204 Riding outside the demarcation line, while being challenged, shall be forbidden.
Should a rider do so, his opponents may not pass him on the inside or they will be
disqualified.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

3.2.205 A challenging rider may ride beyond the demarcation line only to come up on the right
of the rider he is challenging, but at all times leaving a maximum of space to allow
other riders to challenge also from the right.

3.2.206 The position of riders at the start of each heat and the allocation of motorcycles shall
be determined by the drawing of lots on the track itself.

The starting position for the first heat of the final shall also be determined by drawing
lots on the track itself. The position at the start of the second heat shall be the reverse
of that in the first heat.

3.2.207 Each rider shall have the same pacer throughout the entire competition.

3.2.208 The pacers shall enter the track without the riders. On a signal from the starter, the
pacers, after a few laps to warm up, shall take up their positions at the start.

3.2.209 The riders shall be lined up at the start in a set order.

3.2.210 The start of the race shall be given by a pistol shot. After one lap, the riders shall have
fallen in behind their pacers.

3.2.211 A bell shall indicate the last lap of the leading rider. The placing shall be determined
by the order in which the riders cross the finishing line and by the number of laps
covered, it being understood that, once the winner has crossed the finishing line, the
other riders shall cross it once only.
3.2.212 [abrogated on 04.03.19]

3.2.213 Once a rider has dropped a lap of behind the leading rider, he may no longer react to
an attack from another rider who is more than one lap ahead, on pain of being
eliminated from the race after a single warning.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

3.2.214 Any rider falling more than 5 laps behind the leading rider shall be eliminated.

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3.2.215 Pacers committing the following faults shall be punished as follows:

Penalty Flag Degree

warning green A
fine of CHF 500 green and yellow B
fine of CHF 750- and 15-days’ suspension yellow C
fine of CHF 1,000 and 1 to 3 months’ suspension red D

Infringement: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

1) Riding above the stayers’ line with an opponent
A B C D
at less than 10 meters
2) Riding above the stayers’ line when being
B C D
challenged
3) Riding above the stayers’ line with an opponent
B C D
along side
4) Infringement (1), committed by a rider being
B C D
overtaken
5) Infringements (2) or (3), committed by a rider
C D
being overtaken
6) Crowding to the railing while being challenged
B C D
by an opponent
7) Crowding to the railing while being challenged
C D
by two opponents
8) Dropping back down with less than a 5 meter
C D
lead (cutting in)
9) Attempt to pass four abreast
D
10) Overtaking on the inside
D
11) Riding with only one hand on the handlebar
A B C D

3.2.216 In the case of a motorcycle breakdown or recognised mishap before the riders join
their pacers, a false start shall be indicated, and the race shall be restarted.

Should the same thing happen after the riders have joined their pacers, a
neutralisation shall be granted for the number of laps closest to 1500 metres, save
during the last 1500 metres or the last minutes of time races, in which case the race
shall continue. The rider having suffered the mishap shall be placed in the position he
held at the time of the mishap, if the commissaires consider that his result was a
foregone conclusion. If that is not the case, he shall be placed last amongst riders
who have ridden the same numbers of laps at the moment of the mishap.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

3.2.217 If the track becomes impracticable, the race shall be entirely restarted except if it is
stopped during the two last kilometres or, the two last minute in time races. In that
case, the riders shall be placed according to their positions when they last crossed
the finishing line.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

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§ 14 Elimination Race

Definition
3.2.218 The Elimination Race is an individual race in which the last rider in each intermediate
sprint is eliminated.

Organisation of the competition

3.2.219 The organisation of the competition shall be governed by the specific race regulations.

In the event of the number of entries exceeding the track maximum allowed, qualifying
heats shall take place to reduce the number of riders in order not to exceed the track
maximum. All riders entered shall first participate in qualifying Scratch Race heats run
over the distance as per the regulations for Scratch Race heats. The heats shall be
run in such a way so as to qualify up to the track maximum number of riders, without
necessarily qualifying the maximum number of riders permitted.

All riders not qualifying to participate in the final of the Elimination Race shall be
placed jointly in last position. Any riders not finishing any of the qualifying rounds shall
not be placed (DNF).

(text modified on 12.06.20)

Race procedure
3.2.220 Before the start, half of the riders shall be lined up along the railings, the other half
lining up in single file in the sprinter’s lane.

(text modified on 29.01.10)

3.2.221 A flying start shall be taken after one neutralised lap during which the riders shall ride
in a compact group at a moderate speed.

3.2.222 A sprint shall be run every third lap on tracks of less than 200 metres, every second
lap on tracks of 200 metres to less than 333.33 metres, and every lap on tracks of
333.33 metres or more.

On tracks of less than 333.33 metres, each lap that precedes the sprint shall be
indicated by a bell.

(article modified on 01.10.19)

3.2.223 After each sprint the last rider, according to the position of his rear wheel on the
finishing line, shall be eliminated.

If one or more riders are lapped or abandon the race between sprints, they shall be
the riders eliminated in the next sprint.

In certain cases, the commissaires may decide to eliminate a rider other than the last
rider in the sprint (for example, if a rider passes on the blue band). The President of
the Commissaires’ Panel shall be responsible for making the final decision on who
will be eliminated based on information from the judge-referee and other
commissaires.

In all cases, the decision on which riders shall be eliminated must be made and
announced prior to the riders crossing the pursuit line on the back straight after the

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elimination sprint. If no decision can be made by this time, then no riders shall be
eliminated until the next sprint. This shall be indicated by a green flag on the start line.

An eliminated rider shall leave the track immediately, failing which he shall be
penalised depending on the gravity of the situation (relegation with a warning, or
disqualification). In the case where the rider does not leave the track immediately, the
President of the Commissaires’ Panel may decide to neutralise the race in order to
remove the rider.

(text modified on 18.06.10; 30.09.10; 01.10.11; 21.06.18; 12.06.20)

3.2.223 Riders eliminated shall be placed in inverse order according to the time of their
bis elimination (for example, the first rider eliminated is placed last, the second rider
eliminated is places second last, etc).

(article introduced on 18.06.10)

3.2.224 The last two riders remaining in the race shall ride the final sprint. Their placing shall
be based on the position of their front wheels on the finishing line.

3.2.225 The fact that a rider may gain a lap shall not count.

3.2.226 In the case of a recognized mishap by one or more riders, as decided by the President
of the Commissaires’ Panel, the race shall immediately be neutralized for a maximum
distance of the number of laps closest to 1250 metres to allow the affected riders to
return to the bunch. In the case where all riders on the track suffer a recognized
mishap, the race shall be neutralized for a maximum of 3 minutes to allow the affected
riders to return to the race.

The neutralization shall be indicated by a yellow flag on the start line and all riders on
the track shall ride in a compact group at a moderate speed. No account shall be
taken of the position of any riders off the front or back of the bunch at the time of the
mishap.

The race shall be restarted, when affected riders are back on the track or when the
neutralisation is over, by the withdrawal of the yellow flag and the firing of the starter’s
pistol. Any riders not able to rejoin the race at this point shall be considered as
eliminated and their position determined according to the time of their elimination. The
bell shall be rung the following lap to indicate the start of a sprint lap.

Except in the case when all riders on the track suffer a recognized mishap, once four
or fewer riders remain on the track, no neutralization shall be granted, and any riders
not finishing shall be eliminated and their position determined according to the time of
their elimination.

(text modified on 18.06.10; 30.09.10; 04.03.19; 12.06.20)

3.2.226 [article transferred to article 3.2.002 on 04.03.19]

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§ 15 Six-Day Races

3.2.227 A “Six-Day Race” shall last six consecutive days with at least 24 hours’ racing time.

3.2.228 The organiser shall be free to set the duration and the programme of the “Six-Day
Race” within the limits set in article 3.2.227.

3.2.229 The “Six-Day Race” is a team race, each team comprising 2 or 3 riders who shall all
wear jerseys bearing identical riders’ number as indicated in article 1.3.044.

3.2.230 A “Six-Day Race” shall be run on a track of minimum length 140 m.

3.2.231 The organiser shall determine the number of teams according to the track length.

3.2.232 At the start of Madisons/chases (handicap races excepted), the illuminated indicator
panel shall be set to zero (0) for all teams.

After the end of the Madisons/chases, the illuminated indicator panel shall again show
the actual general placings for the race.
On the last day of race, when the final Madisons/chases is being run, the illuminated
indicator panel shall indicate the actual general placings at all times.

(text modified on 01.01.04)

3.2.233 [abrogated on 01.01.2004]

3.2.234 Should a mechanical mishap occur and be recognised as valid by the commissaires,
or should a rider fall, the team shall be entitled to a of the number of laps closest to
1250 metres (5 laps on a 250m-track). In the case of a mishap not recognized by
commissaires or on expiry of the neutralisation, one of the team members shall
resume the race 100% from the position occupied at the moment of the mishap, failing
which the team shall be penalised by the number of laps lost.

(text modified on 01.01.04; 04.03.19)

3.2.235 Laps gained by a team, one of whose members has been neutralised, shall be
recognised only if the rider who remained in the race covers the full distance, i.e. does
not miss a single relay.

3.2.236 During a timed Madison/chase, a team reduced to a single rider shall leave the track
10 laps before the end of the Madison/chase.

(text modified on 01.01.04)

3.2.237 The Track Manager, with the agreement of the Commissaires’ Panel, shall be entitled
to create a temporary team comprising riders whose team-mates have been
neutralised. Such riders shall wear identical jerseys and numbers. To determine the
provisional position of such a provisional team, the number of laps covered by each
of the original teams from which the members of the provisional team were drawn
shall be added, rounded down to the nearest even number and divided by two.

When the provisional team is finally disbanded, laps gained or lost and any points
won shall be credited towards the general placings of the original teams from which
each of the members of the provisional team were drawn.

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3.2.238 If a rider is neutralised, his team mate shall continue the ongoing chase according to
the articles 3.2.235 and 3.2.236. If the neutralised rider is unable to continue the
following chase, all the team shall be neutralised.

After the chase, the neutralised team shall be placed in the same position as the
closest team in the general classification at the beginning of the race, including the
laps lost by this team during the chase. The gained laps shall not be considered.

Moreover, the neutralised team shall be penalised by one lap.

3.2.239 The race doctor may decide to neutralise a rider for a maximum period lasting until
36 hours, after which the rider shall be eliminated.

(text modified on 01.01.04)

3.2.240 Should a rider abandon the race, the team shall be disbanded. The remaining rider
shall participate in all the individual events.
If he has not been included in another team within 48 hours, he shall be eliminated.
3.2.241 Should a new team be created, account shall be taken of the placing of the best team
disbanded plus one lap’s penalty.

The points won by the two teams will be added and divided by two.

3.2.242 Points shall be awarded as follows:

- Team event; Madison, Madison-Elimination, Team Time Trial (500-1000 m): 20,
12, 10, 8, 6, 4 points
- Individual event; Points race, Elimination, Time Trial (1 lap), Derny, Scratch,
Keirin: 10, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 points
- Sprint: 5, 3, 2, 1 points; points double during the final Madison (maximum 6,
every 10 laps).

(text modified on 10.06.05; 25.09.07)

3.2.243 As it is impossible to run all teams on track together for the same race, the event has
to be run in heats. The following procedure shall then apply:
a) 1 heat with teams from the 1st half of the general classification: with 1 rider or
per team: 10-8-6-4-2 points.
- per team (one relay in mid-race): 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 points
- Madison: 15, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 points
1 heat with teams from the 2nd half of the general classification: with 1 rider or
per team: 10-8-6-4-2 points.
- per team (one relay in mid-race): 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 points
- Madison: 15, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 points.
b) 2 heats with teams from the 1st half of the general classification: with 1 rider: 5-
4-3-2-1 points.
2 heats with teams from the 2nd half of the general classification: with 1 rider:
5-4-3-2-1 points.

Laps won in races behind dernys do not count for the overall ranking.

(text modified on 01.01.04)

3.2.244 In Madison/chase of the «Six-Day Race», the placing shall be determined by

distance according to the number of complete laps covered by each team plus by
accrued points.

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Apart from the final Madison/chase of the «Six-Day Race», teams shall be credited
with one bonus lap for every 100 points logged.
Bonus laps can also be given in special events like time-trials, but only if all teams are
allowed to participate in the event.

(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.07.17)

3.2.245 All points won in the individual and team events shall count towards the general
placings.

All laps won in races in which there is at least one rider of each team on track shall
count towards general classification.

Laps won in Elimination races do not count for the overall ranking.

(text modified on 21.01.06)

3.2.246 Each day, in addition to the partial classification of the race or stage, a general
classification shall also be prepared on the basis of the number of laps completed and
points acquired.

The total distance covered over the six racing days, expressed in complete laps, and
the total number of points obtained shall determine the final classification.

The points classification shall be used to classify teams with the same number of laps.
The team with the greatest number of laps, regardless of the score obtained, shall be
declared the winner.

To distinguish team with equal laps and equal points, account shall be taken of the
finishing order of the teams in the final sprint.

§ 16 Omnium
(chapter introduced on 07.07.06)

Definition
3.2.247 The omnium is a single competition consisting of four events run with a maximum
number of riders set by the track limit (article 3.1.009) which shall be held over one
day in the following order:

1. Scratch
10 km for Men Elite
7.5 km for Women Elite
7.5 km for Men Junior
5 km for Women Junior
2. Tempo Race
10 km for Men Elite
7.5 km for Women Elite
7.5 km for Men Junior
5 km for Women Junior
3. Elimination
4. Points Race
25 km for Men Elite
20 km for Women Elite
20 km for Men Junior
15 km for Women Junior

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(text modified on 24.09.09; 29.03.10; 18.06.10; 01.02.11; 20.06.14; 14.10.16)

3.2.247 In competitions for which the number or riders entered exceeds the track limit and
bis there is no existing qualification system to establish the number of participating riders,
their selection shall be determined as follows:

All riders entered shall first participate in qualifying Points Race heats run over the
distance and with the number of sprints, as per the regulations for Points Race heats.
The heats shall be run in such a way so as to qualify up to the track maximum number
of riders, without necessarily qualifying the maximum number of riders permitted. An
equal number of riders shall qualify from each heat to participate in the Omnium.

All riders not qualifying to participate in the Omnium shall be placed jointly in last
position. Any riders not finishing any of the qualifying rounds shall not be placed
(DNF).

(article introduced on 18.06.10)

Organisation of the competition

3.2.248 Whenever possible, there shall be an interval of at least 30 minutes between two
events.

3.2.249 Any rider failing to attempt to start in one of the events shall not be allowed to take
part in the subsequent events but shall be considered to have abandoned the
competition. He shall therefore figure last in the final classification with the provision
“DNF” (did not finish).

3.2.249 For all the races, riders shall be lined up in single file along the railing and in the
bis sprinters lane in the order listed on the start list. For the Scratch Race, this order shall
be based on the latest UCI Omnium Ranking. For the Points Race, Elimination, and
Tempo Race, this order shall be based on the current intermediate Omnium
classification.

(article introduced on 01.02.11; modified on 01.07.17; 01.10.17)

Ranking
3.2.250 A full result shall be produced for the three events. For these three events, only, each
winner shall be awarded 40 points, each second place shall be awarded 38 points,
each third place shall be awarded 36 points, etc.

Riders ranked 21st and below shall each be awarded 1 point.

(text modified on 20.06.14; 14.10.16)

3.2.251 Prior to the start of the Points Race, a current ranking with the points totals shall be
drawn up, and riders will start the Points Race with these points accrued over the first
three events. Riders shall add to, and lose points from, their points totals based on
laps gained and lost, and points won in sprints, during the Points Race.

Final overall Omnium ranking shall evolve through the Points Race.

The winner of the Omnium shall be the rider who has obtained the highest total of
points.

(text modified on 20.06.14; 14.10.16)

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3.2.251 Any rider abandoning any of the events shall be considered to have abandoned the
bis competition and shall be recorded in the final classification after the last placed rider
with the provision “DNF” (did not finish) and no rank, as per article 3.3.012.

In the case of the Scratch Race and the Tempo Race, a rider losing two laps shall be
withdrawn. That rider will be penalised with a deduction of 40 points in the
classification of the Omnium and will be allocated the next available rank determined
by the number of riders remaining on the track at this moment. If for any reason the
rider is not withdrawn, they will be classified as though they had been at the point at
which they lost their second lap (including the deduction of points).

(text modified on 18.06.10; 01.02.11; 20.06.14; 15.03.16; 01.10.19; 12.06.20)

3.2.251 In the case of the Scratch Race, any rider not finishing the race due to a fall in the
ter final kilometre, or not being able to return to the track during the final kilometre, will
be allocated the next available ranking (and points) considering the laps taken and
the number of riders remaining on the track at this moment.

(article introduced on 15.03.16; modified on 14.10.16; 01.07.17; 01.10.17; 12.06.20)

3.2.252 In the event of a tie in the final ranking, the places in the final sprint of the last event,
the Points Race shall break the tie.

(text modified on 20.06.14)

§ 17 Flying Lap
(chapter introduced on 29.01.10)

Definition
3.2.253 The flying lap is a race against the clock with a flying start from the finish line.

(text modified on 18.06.10; 01.07.12; 14.10.16)

Race Procedure
3.2.254 Riders shall take the start in the order determined by the commissaires.

3.2.255 The rider shall enter the track as soon as he has been passed by the previous rider
who has triggered the timing device.

3.2.256 The distance to accomplish including the momentum and the lap of the track is fixed
as follows, depending on the length of the track:
track of 250 metres or shorter: 3.5 laps
track of 285,714 metres: 3 laps
track of 333,33 metres: 2.5 laps
track of 400 metres or longer: 2 laps.

3.2.257 In case of tie, riders will be ranked according to the best times in the last 200 metres.

3.2.258 In case of a mishap, the rider shall take a new start. Only one new start per rider is
permitted.

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§ 18 Tempo Race
(chapter introduced on 14.10.16)

Definition
3.2.259 The Tempo Race is a speciality in which the final placings are determined according
to accumulated points won by riders during the sprints and by taking laps.

Organisation of the competition

3.2.260 Except for the specific details (even implicit) in this sub-section, the rules of the Points
Race shall apply equally to the Tempo Race.

The races shall be held over the following distances:

Men Elite 10 km
Women Elite 7.5 km
Men Junior 7.5 km
Women Junior 5 km

(article modified on 01.10.19)

3.2.261 After the first 4 laps, sprints shall be conducted every lap. After the completion of four
laps, the bell will be rung to indicate the start of the sprint laps.

3.2.262 The first rider in each sprint shall be awarded 1 point, including for the final sprint.

Any rider that gains a lap is awarded 20 points.

Any rider that loses a lap is deducted 20 points.

(text modified on 28.02.17; 05.04.17; 01.10.19)

Race Procedure
3.2.263 Before the start, half of the riders shall be lined up along the railings, the other
half lining up in single file in the sprinter’s lane.

3.2.264 A flying start shall be taken after one neutralised lap during which the riders shall ride
in a compact group at a moderate speed.

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Chapter III UCI TRACK RANKINGS

(Chapter introduced on 31.05.04; modified on 15.03.16)

3.3.001 The UCI has created an individual classification system for riders of elite and junior
categories participating in the races referred to in article 3.3.009.

Points won in competitions for the under 23 category will be integrated in the elite
classification.

This classification shall be called the “UCI Track Ranking” and shall be the exclusive
property of the UCI.

(text modified on 25.09.07; 15.03.16)

UCI Nation Ranking

3.3.002 A classification by nation for men and women, of elite and junior categories, is also
drawn up for each competition referred to in article 3.3.009 and shall be the exclusive
property of the UCI.

A rider’s or team’s points are counted both in the UCI Nation Ranking and UCI Track
Team Ranking, whether a rider or team competes in an event with a national team or
UCI Track Team. As an exception, for UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup events, the
points of a rider or team participating with the national team are only counted in the
UCI Nation Ranking and the points of a rider or team participating with a UCI Track
Team are only counted in the UCI Track Team Ranking.

For team events (Madison excluded), the UCI Ranking by Nations is calculated by
summing the points in each competition up to the following maximum quota, equal to
the regular number of riders composing the team.

MEN WOMEN
Team Pursuit: 4 Team Pursuit: 4
Team Sprint: 3 Team Sprint: 3

Once a nation has reached its maximum quota in an event, its riders over quota will
not receive any points.

For individual events and the Madison, the UCI Nation Ranking is calculated by
summing the points in each competition as follows:
- when applicable, the best Olympic Games result
- the best World Championships result (as per the maximum number of riders by
nationality stipulated in article 9.2.022)
- the best Continental Championships result (as per the maximum number of
riders by nationality stipulated in article 10.1.005)
- the best Nations Cup result (as per the maximum number of riders by nationality
stipulated in article 3.4.007)
- the best 9 Class 1 results
- the best 9 Class 2 results
- the best National Championships result

Tied nations shall have their positions determined as per article 3.3.011.

(text modified on 30.09.10; 14.10.16; 05.03.18; 21.06.18; 12.06.20; 25.10.21)

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UCI Track Team Ranking

3.3.002 A classification by team for men and women, of elite categories, is also drawn up for
bis each competition referred to in article 3.3.009 and shall be the exclusive property of
the UCI.

A rider’s or team’s points are counted both in the UCI Nation Ranking and UCI Track
Team Ranking, whether a rider or team competes in an event with a national team or
UCI Track Team. As an exception, for UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup events, the
points of a rider or team participating with the national team are only counted in the
UCI Nation Ranking and the points of a rider or team participating with a UCI Track
Team are only counted in the UCI Track Team Ranking.

For team events (Madison excluded), the UCI Track Team Ranking is calculated by
summing the points in each competition up to the following maximum quota, equal to
the regular number of riders composing the team.

MEN WOMEN
Team Pursuit: 4 Team Pursuit: 4
Team Sprint: 3 Team Sprint: 3

Once a UCI Track Team has reached its maximum quota in an event, its riders over
quota will not receive any points.

For individual events and the Madison, the UCI Track Team Ranking is calculated by
summing the points in each competition as follows:
- when applicable, the best Olympic Games result
- the best UCI World Championships result (as per the maximum number of riders
by nationality stipulated in article 9.2.022)
- the best Continental Championships result (as per the maximum number of
riders by nationality stipulated in article 10.1.005)
- the best UCI Nations Cup result (as per the maximum number of riders by UCI
Track Team stipulated in article 3.4.007bis)
- the best 9 Class 1 results
- the best 9 Class 2 results
- the best National Championships result

Tied UCI Track Teams shall have their positions determined as per article 3.3.011.

(article introduced on 25.10.21)

3.3.003 The classification shall be established according to the points obtained by riders
participating in Track races on the International calendar, divided into classes
according to article 3.8.003.

Track races on the International calendar having 50% and more of the riders per
category, being invited, will be awarded Class 2 points.

The classification is drawn up over a period of one year by adding the points won
since the preceding ranking was drawn up. At the same time, the remaining points
obtained up to the same day of the previous year by each rider in international track
cycling races are deducted.

If during the one-year period two national, continental or World Championships are
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account. Points of the continental and World championships remain on the track
classification until the next edition or for a maximum period of 18 months.

The UCI may grant dispensation in case of unpredictable late change of the Elite
World Championships dates.

(text modified on 10.06.05; 25.09.08; 01.10.12; 14.10.16; 21.06.18; 04.03.19;

17.10.2022)

3.3.004 The number of points to be won in each race is indicated in article 3.3.010.

For the competitions in class 2, only events matching the participation criteria might
award UCI points.

(text modified on 25.02.13; 15.03.16; 17.10.2022)

3.3.005 For each event UCI points will be awarded once per event in each competition.

For the competitions run as a tournament, UCI points will be awarded according to
the overall standings of the speciality. In the absence of overall standings, the event
which will award the UCI points shall be clearly identified on the programme of the
competition, failing that, the points will not be awarded.

3.3.006 National Federations and organisers shall be required, immediately following the end
of the race, to transmit electronically or by any other method specified by the UCI the
list of starters and complete results to the UCI. For races over several days, this
information shall be transmitted within 72 hours of the end of the last day race.

All National Federations shall immediately communicate any facts or decisions that
could result in an amendment to the points obtained by a rider.

Should such information not be transmitted, the Management Committee may

declassify the race in question or exclude it from the Calendar, notwithstanding any
other penalties provided for in the Regulations.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.3.007 The Individual Ranking and the Nation Ranking shall be drawn up at least once a
week.

If need be, the classification of preceding months will be corrected.

(text modified on 12.06.20)

3.3.008 The UCI Management Committee may award prizes to riders, in accordance with such
criteria as it may establish and with their placing within the system of Ranking.

(text modified on 01.01.21)

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Classification of competitions
3.3.009 Olympic Games
UCI World Championships
UCI Nations Cup
Continental Championship
Regional Games
UCI Track Champions League
International competitions
Classes 1, 2
National Championships

(text modified au 25.02.13; 15.03.16; 25.10.21)

UCI Individual Ranking

3.3.010 Points are awarded according to the following scale, with only the best results of each
rider taken into account as follows:
- when applicable, the Olympic Games result
- the UCI World Championships result
- the Continental Championships result
- the best UCI Nations Cup result
- the UCI Track Champions League results
- the best 3 Class 1 results
- the best 3 Class 2 results
- the National Championships result

(text modified on 12.06.20; 25.10.21)

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ELITE / JUNIOR
Men and Women
World
Championships Nations Continental
Rank
Olympic Games* Cup * Championships

1 1000 800 600

2 900 720 540
3 800 640 480
4 750 600 450
5 700 560 420
6 650 520 390
7 600 480 360
8 550 440 330
9 500 400 300
Individual events

10 450 360 270

11 410 328 246
12 380 304 228
13 350 280 210
14 320 256 192
15 290 232 174
16 260 208 156
17 197 192 144
18 181 176 132
19 165 160 120
20 149 144 108
21 133 128 96
22 117 112 84
23 101 96 72
24 85 80 60
25 to X 1 1 1
*Elite only

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ELITE / JUNIOR
Men and Women
World
Championships Nations Continental
Rank
Olympic Games* Cup * Championships

1 2000 (2 x 1000) 1600 (2 x 800) 1200 (2 x 600)

2 1800 (2 x 900) 1440 (2 x 720) 1080 (2 x 540)
3 1600 (2 x 800) 1280 (2 x 640) 960 (2 x 480)
4 1500 (2 x 750) 1200 (2 x 600) 900 (2 x 450)
5 1400 (2 x 700) 1120 (2 x 560) 840 (2 x 420)
6 1300 (2 x 650) 1040 (2 x 520) 780 (2 x 390)
7 1200 (2 x 600) 960 (2 x 480) 720 (2 x 360)
8 1100 (2 x 550) 880 (2 x 440) 660 (2 x 330)
Madison

9 1000 (2 x 500) 800 (2 x 400) 600 (2 x 300)

10 900 (2 x 450) 720 (2 x 360) 540 (2 x 270)
11 820 (2 x 410) 656 (2 x 328) 492 (2 x 246)
12 760 (2 x 380) 608 (2 x 304) 456 (2 x 228)
13 570 (2 x 285) 560 (2 x 280) 420 (2 x 210)
14 522 (2 x 261) 512 (2 x 256) 384 (2 x 192)
15 474 (2 x 237) 464 (2 x 232) 348 (2 x 174)
16 426 (2 x 213) 416 (2 x 208) 312 (2 x 156)
17 394 (2 x 197) 384 (2 x 192) 288 (2 x 144)
18 362 (2 x 181) 352 (2 x 176) 264 (2 x 132)
19 to X 2 (2 x 1) 2 (2 x 1) 2 (2 x 1)
*Elite only

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ELITE / JUNIOR
Men and Women
World
Championships Nations Continental
Rank
Olympic Games* Cup * Championships

1 2000 (4 x 500) 1600 (4 x 400) 1200 (4 x 300)

2 1800 (4 x 450) 1440 (4 x 360) 1080 (4 x 270)
3 1600 (4 x 400) 1280 (4 x 320) 960 (4 x 240)
4 1500 (4 x 375) 1200 (4 x 300) 900 (4 x 225)
5 1400 (4 x 350) 1120 (4 x 280) 840 (4 x 210)
6 1300 (4 x 325) 1040 (4 x 260) 780 (4 x 195)
7 1200 (4 x 300) 960 (4 x 240) 720 (4 x 180)
8 1100 (4 x 275) 880 (4 x 220) 660 (4 x 165)
9 1000 (4 x 250) 800 (4 x 200) 600 (4 x 150)
10 900 (4 x 225) 720 (4 x 180) 540 (4 x 135)
Team Pursuit

11 820 (4 x 205) 656 (4 x 164) 492 (4 x 123)

12 760 (4 x 190) 608 (4 x 152) 456 (4 x 114)
13 700 (4 x 175) 560 (4 x 140) 420 (4 x 105)
14 640 (4 x 160) 512 (4 x 128) 384 (4 x 96)
15 580 (4 x 145) 464 (4 x 116) 348 (4 x 87)
16 520 (4 x 130) 416 (4 x 104) 312 (4 x 78)
17 404 (4 x 101) 384 (4 x 96) 288 (4 x 72)
18 372 (4 x 93) 352 (4 x 88) 264 (4 x 66)
19 340 (4 x 85) 320 (4 x 80) 240 (4 x 60)
20 308 (4 x 77) 288 (4 x 72) 216 (4 x 54)
21 276 (4 x 69) 256 (4 x 64) 192 (4 x 48)
22 244 (4 x 61) 224 (4 x 56) 168 (4 x 42)
23 212 (4 x 53) 192 (4 x 48) 144 (4 x 36)
24 180 (4 x 45) 160 (4 x 40) 120 (4 x 30)
25 to X 2 (4 x 0.5) 2 (4 x 0,5) 2 (4 x 0,5)
*Elite only

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ELITE / JUNIOR
Men and Women
World
Championships Nations Continental
Rank
Olympic Games* Cup * Championships

1 1500 (3 x 500) 1200 (3 x 400) 900 (3 x 300)

2 1350 (3 x 450) 1080 (3 x 360) 810 (3 x 270)
3 1200 (3 x 400) 960 (3 x 320) 720 (3 x 240)
4 1125 (3 x 375) 900 (3 x 300) 675 (3 x 225)
5 1050 (3 x 350) 840 (3 x 280) 630 (3 x 210)
6 975 (3 x 325) 780 (3 x 260) 585 (3 x 195)
7 900 (3 x 300) 720 (3 x 240) 540 (3 x 180)
8 825 (3 x 275) 660 (3 x 220) 495 (3 x 165)
9 750 (3 x 250) 600 (3 x 200) 450 (3 x 150)
10 675 (3 x 225) 540 (3 x 180) 405 (3 x 135)
Team Sprint

11 615 (3 x 205) 492 (3 x 164) 369 (3 x 123)

12 570 (3 x 190) 456 (3 x 152) 342 (3 x 114)
13 525 (3 x 175) 420 (3 x 140) 315 (3 x 105)
14 480 (3 x 160) 384 (3 x 128) 288 (3 x 96)
15 435 (3 x 145) 348 (3 x 116) 261 (3 x 87)
16 390 (3 x 130) 312 (3 x 104) 234 (3 x 78)
17 303 (3 x 101) 288 (3 x 96) 216 (3 x 72)
18 279 (3 x 93) 264 (3 x 88) 198 (3 x 66)
19 255 (3 x 85) 240 (3 x 80) 180 (3 x 60)
20 231 (3 x 77) 216 (3 x 72) 162 (3 x 54)
21 207 (3 x 69) 192 (3 x 64) 144 (3 x 48)
22 183 (3 x 61) 168 (3 x 56) 126 (3 x 42)
23 159 (3 x 53) 144 (3 x 48) 108 (3 x 36)
24 135 (3 x 45) 120 (3 x 40) 90 (3 x 30)
25 to X 1.5 (3 x 0.5) 1.5 (3 x 0.5) 1.5 (3 x 0.5)
*Elite only

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ELITE / JUNIOR
Men and Women
Class 2
Rank Class 1
National Championships
1 200 100
2 180 90
3 160 80
4 150 75
5 140 70
6 130 65
7 120 60
8 110 55
9 100 50
Individual events

10 90 45
11 82 41
12 76 38
13 70 35
14 64 32
15 58 29
16 52 26
17 48 24
18 44 22
19 40 20
20 36 18
21 32 16
22 28 14
23 24 12
24 20 10
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ELITE / JUNIOR
Men and Women
Class 2
Rank Class 1
National Championships
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Madison

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 to X

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ELITE / JUNIOR
Men and Women
Class 2
Rank Class 1
National Championships
1 400 (4 x 100) 200 (4 x 50)
2 360 (4 x 90) 180 (4 x 45)
3 320 (4 x 80) 160 (4 x 40)
4 300 (4 x 75) 150 (4 x 37,5)
5 280 (4 x 70) 140 (4 x 35)
6 260 (4 x 65) 130 (4 x 32,5)
7 240 (4 x 60) 120 (4 x 30)
8 220 (4 x 55) 110 (4 x 27,5)
9 200 (4 x 50) 100 (4 x 25)
10 180 (4 x 45) 90 (4 x 22,5)
Team Pursuit

11 164 (4 x 41) 82 (4 x 20,5)

12 152 (4 x 38) 76 (4 x 19)
13 140 (4 x 35) 70 (4 x 17,5)
14 128 (4 x 32) 64 (4 x 16)
15 116 (4 x 29) 58 (4 x 14,5)
16 104 (4 x 26) 52 (4 x 13)
17 96 (4 x 24) 48 (4 x 12)
18 88 (4 x 22) 44 (4 x 11)
19 80 (4 x 20) 40 (4 x 10)
20 72 (4 x 18) 36 (4 x 9)
21 64 (4 x 16) 32 (4 x 8)
22 56 (4 x 14) 28 (4 x 7)
23 48 (4 x 12) 24 (4 x 6)
24 40 (4 x 10) 20 (4 x 5)
25 to X 2 (4 x 0.5) 2 (4 x 0.5)

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ELITE / JUNIOR
Men and Women
Class 2
Rank Class 1
National Championships
1 300 (3 x 100) 150 (3 x 50)
2 270 (3 x 90) 135 (3 x 45)
3 240 (3 x 80) 120 (3 x 40)
4 225 (3 x 75) 112,5 (3 x 37,5)
5 210 (3 x 70) 105 (3 x 35)
6 195 (3 x 65) 97,5 (3 x 32,5)
7 180 (3 x 60) 90 (3 x 30)
8 165 (3 x 55) 82,5 (3 x 27,5)
9 150 (3 x 50) 75 (3 x 25)
10 135 (3 x 45) 67,5 (3 x 22,5)
Team Sprint

11 123 (3 x 41) 61,5 (3 x 20,5)

12 114 (3 x 38) 57 (3 x 19)
13 105 (3 x 35) 52,5 (3 x 17,5)
14 96 (3 x 32) 48 (3 x 16)
15 87 (3 x 29) 43,5 (3 x 14,5)
16 78 (3 x 26) 39 (3 x 13)
17 72 (3 x 24) 36 (3 x 12)
18 66 (3 x 22) 33 (3 x 11)
19 60 (3 x 20) 30 (3 x 10)
20 54 (3 x 18) 27 (3 x 9)
21 48 (3 x 16) 24 (3 x 8)
22 42 (3 x 14) 21 (3 x 7)
23 36 (3 x 12) 18 (3 x 6)
24 30 (3 x 10) 15 (3 x 5)
25 to X 1.5 (3 x 0.5) 1.5 (3 x 0.5)

(text modified on 10.06.05; 19.09.06; 25.09.07; 13.06.08, 29.03.10; 1.07.12; 1.02.13; 10.04.13;
15.03.16; 14.10.16; 01.07.17; 05.03.18; 21.06.18, 12.06.20; 17.10.2022)

Regional games
3.3.010 Regional games will be considered in accordance with the number of national
bis federations participating, and likewise the points awarded shall be as following:
5 nations and more: the points are those awarded to an international event of class
1;
3 to 4 nations: the points are those awarded to an international event of class
2;
1 to 2 nations: no point.

Points will only be awarded to the regional championships registered on the UCI
International Track Calendar.

When a nation is represented by several regional teams, the points will be awarded
to the best rider(s) of this nation up to the maximum number of participants permitted
for teams by the specific regulation of each event.

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National championships
3.3.010 The points for the national championships are those awarded to an international event
ter of class 2.

Points will only be awarded to the national championships registered beforehand and
appearing on the UCI Track Calendar. The results must reach the UCI electronically
after the competition is finished on the specified deadline for calculating quota for the
various competitions, or the deadline for submission of results to DataRide, whichever
is sooner. Results submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

When two or three nations are organising joint national championships, each nation
must register their championships on the UCI Track Calendar in order to consider
results distinctively for the purposes of awarding points.

Where elite and under 23 men compete in the national championships at the same
event, points are awarded according to their position in the classification of the event.

For national federations organizing a separate event for the under-23 category, the
points are awarded as for the corresponding elite event.

Any rider can claim the award of points in only one category by specialisation, where
applicable, his own.

Where the title of national champion is awarded at an international event, the riders,
regardless of their nationality, shall be awarded the points relative to their position in
the classification of that event.

(text modified on 04.03.19; 01.10.19)

UCI Track Champions League

3.3.010 The points for each race of the UCI Track Champions League are those awarded to
quater an international event of class 2. Points are awarded for each race to the specific UCI
Individual Ranking per specialisation.

Additional UCI points are awarded for the overall standings at the end of the UCI
Track Champions League. Overall standings are established for Sprint events (Sprint
and Keirin), and for Endurance events (Scratch and Elimination), for both categories
Men and Women. Points of these overall standings are then equally divided and
added to the UCI Individual Rankings. For Sprint events points are allocated to UCI
Individual Rankings of Sprint and Keirin, and for Endurance events to UCI Individual
Rankings of Scratch, Elimination, Points race and Omnium, as per the following table:

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ELITE
Men and Women

Overall Points Allocation per specialisation in the UCI Individual

Rank Rankings
Sprint events Endurance events
1 900 (2 x 450) 900 (4 x 225)
2 800 (2 x 400) 800 (4 x 200)
3 750 (2 x 375) 750 (4 x 187.5)
4 700 (2 x 350) 700 (4 x 175)
5 650 (2 x 325) 650 (4 x 162.5)
6 600 (2 x 300) 600 (4 x 150)
7 550 (2 x 275) 550 (4 x 137.5)
8 500 (2 x 250) 500 (4 x 125)
9 450 (2 x 225) 450 (4 x 112.5)
10 400 (2 x 200) 400 (4 x 100)
11 360 (2 x 180) 360 (4 x 90)
12 320 (2 x 160) 320 (4 x 80)
13 280 (2 x 140) 280 (4 x 70)
14 240 (2 x 120) 240 (4 x 60)
15 200 (2 x 100) 200 (4 x 50)
16 175 (2 x 87.5) 175 (4 x 43.75)
17 150 (2 x 75) 150 (4 x 37.5)
18 125 (2 x 62.5) 125 (4 x 31.25)

(article introduced on 25.10.21)

3.3.011 The order of precedence between riders, nations or UCI Track Teams, on equal points
in the respective rankings, shall be determined according to their classification of
events in the following order:

1. UCI World Championships;

2. UCI Nations Cup;
3. Continental Championships;
4. UCI Track Champions League;
5. International event of class 1;
6. International event of class 2;
7. National Championships

If they still stand equal, precedence shall be awarded to the rider with the best
classification in the most recent event of the same class.

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3.3.012 Ranking for classification

Riders who are classified as finishers according to the specific UCI Regulations, will be
ranked, and will score UCI points, according to those specific regulations.

Unless otherwise provided for in a specific provision of the UCI Regulations, riders who
do not start, or who do not finish any of the events will have this indicated in their results,
and will score UCI points, according to the following, based on the event type:

A. Bunch Races
Riders who do not finish qualifying heats will be designated with one of the following
depending on the reason for them not finishing: Did Not Finish (DNF); Did Not Start
(DNS); Disqualified (DSQ). These riders shall not progress to the next round of the event.

The final classification of the event shall be drawn up in groups in the following order:
1. All riders competing in the final and finishing (based on the UCI Regulations) will be
ranked and will score UCI points according to the UCI Regulations.
2. All riders competing in the final and not finishing due to having been withdrawn by the
Commissaires or suffering a mishap (indicated as DNF) will be given a tied ranking for
the next available position after the riders in group 1 and will score the UCI points for that
position.
3. In the case where qualifying heats were held, all riders competing in the final and not
finishing due to abandoning the race (indicated as DNF) will be given a tied ranking of
the last available position in the race, and will score the UCI points for that position. In
all other cases (when qualifying heats are not organised), all riders competing in the final
and not finishing due to abandoning the race (indicated as DNF) will not be assigned a
rank, and score no UCI points.
4. All riders qualified for the final through qualifying heats, but not starting (indicated as
DNS) will be given a tied ranking for the next available rank after group 3, and will score
the UCI points for that position.
5. All riders qualified for the final but disqualified (indicated as DSQ) will not be assigned
a rank, and will score no UCI points.
6. All riders competing in the qualifying heats, and finishing, but not qualifying for the
final will be given a tied ranking for the next available rank after group 4, and will score
the UCI points for that position.
7. All riders not finishing the qualifying heats, for whatever reason (grouped first as DNF,
then DNS, then DSQ) will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points.

B. Keirin
Other than for riders who do not start, or who are disqualified, any riders who do not
finish any of the rounds are ranked in the last place for the heat in which they were
competing. They may proceed to the next round of the event, according to the UCI
Regulations.

When creating the final classification of the event, no rider can be moved up into a
position for which he was not competing. Some positions may therefore be left vacant.

The final classification of the event shall be drawn up in groups in the following order:
1. Riders competing in the major final and finishing (based on the UCI Regulations) will
be ranked and will score UCI points according to the UCI Regulations.
2. All riders competing in the major final and not finishing due to suffering a mishap
(indicated as DNF) will be given a tied ranking for the next available position after the
riders in group 1 and will score the UCI points for that position.

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3. All riders qualifying for the major final but not starting (indicated as DNS) will be given
a tied ranking for the last available position in their race and will score the UCI points for
that position.
4. All riders competing in the major final and having been disqualified (indicated as DSQ)
will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points. Any ranking positions that would
have been occupied by these riders will remain vacant.
5. Riders competing in the minor final will be classified and ranked next, according to
the same principles applicable to groups 1 to 4 above.

For each round of the event, other than those in groups 1 to 5, riders who do not qualify
for the following round will be ranked as follows, with the riders taking part in the later
rounds ranking higher than the riders taking part in the earlier rounds:
6. All riders finishing will be ranked according to the finish order in each of the heats and
will score the equivalent UCI points.
7. All riders not finishing (indicated as DNF) will be ranked tied in the next available rank
for that round of the event, taking into account riders who may have finished ahead of
them in other heats, and will score the equivalent UCI points.
8. All riders not starting (indicated as DNS) will be ranked tied in the last available rank
for that round of the event and will score the equivalent UCI points, other than for the first
round where riders not starting will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points.
9. All riders competing and having been disqualified (indicated as DSQ) will not be
assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points. Any ranking positions that would have
been occupied by these riders will remain empty, taking into account riders who may
have received a ranking in equivalent heats.

C. Sprint
Riders who do not finish the qualifying 200m time trial will be designated with one of the
following according to the reason for them not finishing: Did Not Finish (DNF); Did Not
Start (DNS); Disqualified (DSQ). These riders shall be grouped first as DNF, then DNS,
then DSQ. They shall not progress to the Sprint event.

Other than where there is a specific provision in the UCI Regulations, riders having
started but not finished their heat (indicated as DNF), except for the case of DSQ, shall
be considered to have lost their heat. Any such rider will be ranked according to the UCI
Regulations as if they had lost their heat in a regular manner and will score the equivalent
UCI points.

Any riders not starting a heat (indicated as DNS), other than for disqualification, will be
considered to have lost their heat. In any round of the competition run over the best of 3
heats, any riders not starting will be considered to have lost that round of the competition.
Any such riders will be ranked according to the UCI Regulations as if they had lost their
heat in a regular manner and will score the equivalent UCI points.

All riders being disqualified (indicated as DSQ), will not be assigned a rank, and will score
no UCI points. Any ranking positions that would have been occupied by these riders will
remain empty.

D. 1km/500m Time Trial

Riders who do not finish the qualifying round will be designated with one of the following
according to the reason for them not finishing: Did Not Finish (DNF); Did Not Start (DNS);
Disqualified (DSQ). These riders shall not progress to the next round of the event.

The final classification of the event shall be drawn up in groups in the following order:
1. All riders competing in the final and finishing (based on the UCI Regulations) will be
ranked and will score UCI points according to the UCI Regulations.

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2. All riders competing in the final and not finishing for whatever reason (indicated as
DNF), other than for disqualification, will be given a tied ranking for the next available
position after the riders in group 1 and will score the UCI points for that position.
3. All riders qualifying for the final but not starting (indicated as DNS) will be given a tied
ranking for the last available position in the final round and will score the UCI points for
that position.
4. All riders qualifying for the final but having been disqualified (indicated as DSQ) will
not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points. Any ranking positions that would
have been occupied by these riders will remain vacant.
5. All riders competing in the qualifying round, and finishing, but not qualifying, will be
ranked with the next available rankings after group 3 and will score the equivalent UCI
points.
6. All riders not finishing the qualifying heats, for whatever reason (grouped first as DNF,
then DNS, then DSQ) will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points.

E. Team Pursuit
Teams that do not finish the qualifying round will be designated with one of the following
according to the reason for them not finishing: Did Not Finish (DNF); Did Not Start (DNS);
Disqualified (DSQ). These teams shall not progress to the next round of the event.

In the final classification, teams shall be ranked according to the regulations of the event.

The final classification of the event shall be drawn up in groups as follows:

1. For all teams competing in the final round, any teams not starting (indicated as DNS),
or not finishing (indicated as DNF) for any reason, will be considered to have lost their
heat. These teams shall be ranked according to the UCI Regulations as if they had lost
their heat and will score the equivalent UCI points. Any disqualified team (indicated as
DSQ) will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points. Any ranking positions
that would have been occupied by these teams will remain vacant.
2. In the case of a first round of the competition, all teams competing and finishing in this
round, but not advancing to the final, other than in the case of disqualification, will be
classified according to their times from this round.
3. In the case of a first round of the competition, all teams competing and not starting
(indicated as DNS) or not finishing (indicated as DNF) in this round, shall be ranked after
group 2 according to the UCI Regulations, and will score the equivalent UCI points.
4. In the case of a first round, any teams having been disqualified (indicated as DSQ)
will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points. Any ranking positions that would
have been occupied by these teams will remain empty.
5. All teams competing in the qualifying round, and finishing, but not qualifying, will be
ranked with the next available rankings after group 4, or 1 as applicable, and will score
the equivalent UCI points.
6. All teams not finishing the qualifying round, either because of a mishap, or because
of not being allowed to restart (indicated as DNF), will not be assigned a rank, and will
score no UCI points.
7. All teams not starting the qualifying round (indicated as DNS) will not be assigned a
rank, and will score no UCI points.
8. All teams competing in the qualifying round and having been disqualified (indicated
as DSQ) will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points.

F. Individual Pursuit
Riders who do not finish the qualifying round will be designated with one of the following
according to the reason for them not finishing: Did Not Finish (DNF); Did Not Start (DNS);
Disqualified (DSQ). These riders shall not progress to the next round of the event.

The final classification of the event shall be drawn up in groups as follows:

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1. For all riders competing in the final round, any riders not starting (indicated as DNS),
or not finishing (indicated as DNF) for any reason, will be considered to have lost their
heat. These riders shall be ranked according to the UCI Regulations as if they had lost
their heat, and will score the equivalent UCI points. Any riders having been disqualified
(indicated as DSQ) will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points. Any ranking
positions that would have been occupied by these riders will remain empty.
2. All riders competing in the qualifying round, and finishing, but not qualifying, will be
ranked with the next available rankings after group 1 and will score the equivalent UCI
points.
3. All riders not finishing the qualifying round, either because of a mishap, or because of
not being allowed to restart (indicated as DNF) will not be assigned a rank, and will score
no UCI points.
4. All riders not starting the qualifying round (indicated as DNS) will not be assigned a
rank, and will score no UCI points.
5. All riders competing in the qualifying round and having been disqualified (indicated as
DSQ) will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points.

G. Team Sprint
Teams who do not finish the qualifying round will be designated with one of the following
according to the reason for them not finishing: Did Not Finish (DNF); Did Not Start (DNS);
Disqualified (DSQ). These teams shall not progress to the next round of the event.

The final classification of the event shall be drawn up in groups as follows:

1. For all teams competing in the final round, not starting (indicated as DNS), or not
finishing (indicated as DNF) for any reason, will be considered to have lost their heat.
These teams shall be ranked according to the UCI Regulations as if they had lost their
heat, and will score the equivalent UCI points. Any teams having been disqualified
(indicated as DSQ) will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points. Any ranking
positions that would have been occupied by these teams will remain empty.
2. In the case of a first round of the competition, all teams competing and finishing in this
round, but not advancing to the final, other than in the case of disqualification, will be
classified according to their times from this round.
3. In the case of a first round of the competition, all teams competing and not starting
(indicated as DNS) or not finishing (indicated as DNF) in this round, shall be ranked after
group 2 according to their times from the Qualification Round, and will score the
equivalent UCI points.
4. In the case of a first round, any teams having been disqualified (indicated as DSQ)
will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points. Any ranking positions that would
have been occupied by these teams will remain empty.
5. All teams competing in the qualifying round, and finishing, but not qualifying for the
first round will be ranked according to their times with the next available rankings after
group 4, or 1 as applicable, and will score the equivalent UCI points.
6. All teams not finishing the qualifying round, either because of a mishap, or because
of not being allowed to restart (indicated as DNF) will not be assigned a rank, and will
score no points.
7. All teams not starting the qualifying round (indicated as DNS) will not be assigned a
rank, and will score no UCI points.
8. All teams competing in the qualifying round and having been disqualified (indicated as
DSQ) will not be assigned a rank, and will score no UCI points.

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Chapter IV UCI TRACK NATIONS CUP

3.4.001 The International Cycling Union has created a “Track Nations Cup”, comprising a
general classification by nation based on a number of competitions designated each
year by the UCI Management Committee.

(text modified on 12.06.20)

3.4.002 The Track Nations Cup shall be the exclusive property of the UCI.

3.4.003 Nations Cup events shall be selected from those of the World Championships
hereunder:

MEN WOMEN
1) 1 km TT, standing start 1) 500m TT, standing start
2) Sprint 2) Sprint
3) Individual pursuit, 4 km 3) Individual pursuit, 3 km
4) Team pursuit, 4 km 4) Team Pursuit, 4 km
5) Keirin 5) Keirin
6) Team sprint 6) Team sprint
7) Points race, 40 km 7) Points race, 25 km
8) Madison, 50 km 8) Madison, 30 km
9) Scratch race, 15 km 9) Scratch race, 10 km
10) Omnium 10) Omnium
11) Elimination 11) Elimination

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03; 19.09.06; 25.09.07; 29.03.10; 18.06.10;

25.02.13; 14.10.16; 01.10.19; 12.06.20)

Participation
3.4.004 The competitions shall be for national selections and top 5 UCI Track Teams in each
specialisation, as specified in article 3.4.004bis. Riders shall be aged 18 and over. In
a specific event, Top 4 Junior riders at the most recent Junior World Championships
can participate in the UCI Track Nations Cup.

Riders registered for a UCI Track Nations Cup round with their UCI Track Team are
allowed to take part in the Team Sprint and/or Team Pursuit with their National Team
on this same round. This rule does not apply to the other specialisations.

The participation in the individual events and in Madison shall be restricted to riders
with at least 250 points in the respective UCI Track Ranking. To be eligible, each rider
must have the minimum amount of points required either six weeks before the first leg
of the Nations Cup, or in the latest update of the respective UCI Track Ranking. This
does not apply to riders entering Individual Pursuit and Kilometre/500m Time Trial.
For the development of track cycling, the track commission may grant dispensation of
this requirement.

The participation in each competition of the Nations Cup determines the eligibility of
the national federations to the corresponding event of the World Championships
according to article 9.2.027bis.

(text modified on 01.01.03; 21.01.06; 25.02.13; 10.04.13; 20.06.14; 15.03.16;

01.07.17; 05.03.18; 12.06.20; 25.10.21; 17.10.2022)

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3.4.004 Qualification for the top 5 UCI Track Teams will be defined following the UCI Track
bis Team Ranking established 6 weeks before the first leg of the UCI Track Nations Cup.
UCI Track Teams get their qualification for the entire UCI Track Nations Cup Series.

Top 5 UCI Track Teams in each specific ranking will get the maximum number of
participants in accordance with article 3.4.007bis for this specific specialisation.

(article introduced on 25.10.21; modified on 17.10.2022)

3.4.005 Enrolment shall be open to UCI-affiliated national federations and qualified UCI track
teams (as per article 3.4.004).

In bunch events and Madison, if the number or riders entered exceeds the track limit
as per article 3.1.009, qualifying heats shall be organised. The heats shall be run in
such a way so as to qualify up to the track maximum number of riders, without
necessarily qualifying the maximum number of riders/teams permitted. An equal
number of riders/teams shall qualify from each heat to participate in the final.

There is no maximum number for the other specialisations.

(text modified on 25.09.07; 01.10.12; 01.02.13; 10.04.13; 15.03.16; 14.10.16;

21.06.18; 12.06.20)

3.4.006 [abrogated on 15.03.16].

3.4.007 The maximum number of participants by national team for each event shall be the
following:

MEN WOMEN
Team Sprint 2 teams Team Sprint 2 teams
Sprint 2 riders Sprint 2 riders
Keirin 2 riders Keirin 2 riders
1 km Time Trial 2 riders 500 m Time Trial 2 riders
Team pursuit 2 teams Team pursuit 2 teams
Individual pursuit 2 riders Individual Pursuit 2 riders
Points race 1 rider Points race 1 rider
Scratch race 1 rider Scratch race 1 rider
Omnium 1 rider Omnium 1 rider
Elimination 1 rider Elimination 1 rider
Madison 1 team Madison 1 team

A maximum of one substitute rider for each event is permitted. Substitute riders must
be confirmed at the confirmation of starters as per article 3.4.009. Team Managers
may forward modifications to the Secretary of College of Commissaires until the start
of the first competition session on the day of each event.

For the sake of clarity, in team events, only the best ranked team of the same
nationality will score points as per article 3.3.002.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.03; 26.08.04; 19.09.06; 25.09.07; 29.03.10;

18.06.10; 25.02.13; 10.04.13; 14.10.16; 12.06.20)

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3.4.007 The maximum number of participants by UCI track team for each event shall be the
bis following:

MEN WOMEN
Team Sprint 1 team Team Sprint 1 team
Sprint 2 riders Sprint 2 riders
Keirin 2 riders Keirin 2 riders
1 km Time Trial 2 riders 500 m Time Trial 2 riders
Team pursuit 1 team Team pursuit 1 team
Individual pursuit 2 riders Individual Pursuit 2 riders
Points race 1 rider Points race 1 rider
Scratch race 1 rider Scratch race 1 rider
Omnium 1 rider Omnium 1 rider
Elimination 1 rider Elimination 1 rider
Madison 1 team Madison 1 team

A maximum of one substitute rider for each event is permitted. Substitute riders must
be confirmed at the confirmation of starters as per article 3.4.009. Team Managers
may forward modifications to the Secretary of College of Commissaires until the start
of the first competition session on the day of each event.

(article introduced on 10.04.13; text modified on 15.03.16; 05.03.18; 12.06.20)

3.4.007 [abrogated on 12.06.20]

ter

3.4.008 [abrogated on 15.03.16].

3.4.009 The names of riders, substitutes and attendants shall reach the organiser by 3 weeks
before the date of the race at the latest. In case of late entry after the prescribed
deadline, a late registration fee of CHF 200 per team will be perceived.

In case of non-attendance of entered riders at the competition, a penalty of CHF 300.-

per rider may be imposed.

The names of the riders taking part must be announced to the Commissaires’ Panel
by noon at the latest on the eve of the first race of the competition as per the published
times and instructions. Any announcement made out of the time limit shall be liable to
a fine of CHF 300.-.

Attendance to the Team Manager’s meeting is compulsory. Attendance is defined as

presence from the roll call at the start of the meeting until the meeting concludes.

(text modified on 26.08.04; 30.09.10; 04.03.19; 01.10.19; 12.06.20; 17.10.2022)

3.4.009 [abrogated on 01.07.17]

bis

Organisation
3.4.010 Organisers of Nations Cup races shall sign a contract with the UCI governing, notably,
the radio and TV broadcasting rights, marketing rights and the material organisation
of the races.

3.4.011 [abrogated on 15.03.16].

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3.4.012 [abrogated on 15.03.16].

3.4.013 The Commissaires’ Panel shall comprise UCI international commissaires appointed
by the UCI as per article 1.2.116.

The organising National Federation shall designate all other commissaires that may
be necessary for the efficient control of the races, as well as timekeepers as per article
1.2.116.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 15.03.16)

3.4.014 The UCI shall appoint a Technical Delegate.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.4.015 The organiser shall meet the expenses of all persons designated by the UCI, but they
will be paid by UCI according to usual conditions.

3.4.016 A meeting shall be convened before the first competition. It shall be attended by all
the officials and the Team Leaders. It shall be chaired by the Chief Commissaire in
the presence of the UCI Technical Delegate and the persons responsible for
organisation.

(text modified on 21.06.18)

Prizes
3.4.017 The scale of prizes for the individual classification by race will be established annually
by the UCI Management Committee in the financial obligations.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.4.018 [abrogated on 01.01.02]

3.4.019 [abrogated on 15.03.16].

3.4.020 The three first in each race shall receive from the organiser, respectively, a gold medal
(1st place), a silver medal (2nd place) and a bronze medal (3rd place).

(text modified on 12.06.20)

UCI Rankings
3.4.021 On completion of each race in each competition, riders shall be awarded the number
of points as per the corresponding scale of article 3.3.010.

With regard to UCI Rankings by nation, riders competing for the national selection
only will score points for the nation. Riders competing for UCI track teams will score
points for the corresponding track team in the UCI Track Teams Rankings as
stipulated in article 3.3.002bis.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 25.02.13; 12.06.20)

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UCI Track Nations Cup Standings

3.4.021 At the end of each competition, the order of precedence between riders drawing in
bis the general standings shall be determined according to the greatest number of 1st
places, then 2nd places, etc. considering only the placings for which points are
awarded.

If they still stand equal, precedence shall be awarded to the rider with the best
classification in the most recent event.

(article introduced on 01.10.04; modified on 12.06.20)

3.4.022 The general standings of the competition by nation shall be determined by adding the
points obtained by the riders of each team in each race.

In case of a tie on points, the number of first places shall be taken into account, then
the number of second places, and so on.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 15.03.16; 12.06.20)

3.4.023 The total points obtained by each nation in each competition shall serve, after the last
competition of the season, to establish the final general standings by nation.

(text modified on 12.06.20)

3.4.024 [abrogated on 12.06.20]

3.4.025 [abrogated on 15.03.16]

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Chapter V WORLD RECORDS

General comments
3.5.001 The UCI shall recognise solely World Track Records in the following categories and
specialities:

Flying start:
All categories: 200 m and 500 m.

Standing start:
Men: Team Sprint (on 250m track only), 1 km, 4 km, 4 km team, hour record
Women: Team Sprint (on 250m track only), 500 m, 3 km, 4 km team, hour record
Junior Men: Team Sprint (on 250m track only), 1 km, 3 km, 4 km team
Junior Women: Team Sprint (on 250m track only), 500 m, 2 km, 4 km team

(text modified on 01.01.02; 10.06.05, 24.09.09; 30.09.10)

3.5.002 The World Record is the exclusive property of the UCI.

The UCI is the exclusive holder of all audio-visual, marketing and other rights relating
to any attempt to set a world or any other record. The UCI may surrender those rights
on any conditions that it may determine.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.5.003 Only the UCI may recognise and confirm a world record.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.5.004 The UCI shall keep an up-to-date list of the Olympic records which it shall publish
regularly.

(text modified on 05.03.18)

3.5.005 Records may be set during a competition or during a special attempt that shall also
be ridden in accordance with the relevant UCI regulations.

Any special attempt requires the prior written authorization of the UCI. In this regard
such authorization is subject to the requirements determined by the UCI including, but
not limited to, requirements related to the UCI Anti-Doping Rules. Riders making a
special attempt must be included in the UCI Registered Testing Pool and provide
accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information and must be subjected to anti-
doping controls collected and analysed in accordance with Athlete Biological Passport
programme as implemented by the UCI. If the rider is not in the Registered Testing
Pool or does not have any Athlete Biological Passport, all the associated costs for
testing the rider or any extra controls shall be borne by the rider.

Moreover a special attempt must be authorized in writing in advance by the national

federation of the rider(s). This authorization must reach the UCI no later than four
months prior to the attempt.

Specific World Record attempts shall not take place during the World Championships
competitions other than for the hour record.

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Each application for a World Record attempt must state a specific time and a single
date for that attempt. In the event of a mishap, the attempt may be rescheduled for
the day after the fixed date

(text modified on 01.01.02; 15.05.14; 1.02.15; 01.10.19)

3.5.006 The public and the Press shall be able to attend World Record attempts for their full
duration.

The number of spectators and Press personnel may be limited in the interest of
sporting performance, subject to prior UCI agreement.

3.5.007 For record attempts outside competition the rider or the team shall take the track
alone.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.5.008 Records must be set on a UCI-approved track.

Only bicycles admitted by the Track Race Regulations may be used.

A starting block shall be used in all specialities with a standing start, including the hour
record.

3.5.009 If the record attempt takes place in a country other than that of the National Federation
of the rider, both Federations shall reach a written agreement which shall ensure that
the attempt may be made under the best possible circumstances, especially with
regard to policing services, timekeeping, commissaires and the drug test. A copy of
this agreement must be provided to the UCI no later than four months prior to the
attempt.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.10.19)

3.5.010 Any costs incurred by the attempt shall be met by the rider (including the travel and
accommodation costs of the international commissaire and the Doping Control Officer
the laboratory costs and other UCI expenses).

If the attempt takes place in some other country, the National Federation of that
country shall be entitled to be reimbursed any expenses it may have had to incur.

The rider’s National Federation shall be held jointly liable for paying costs incurred by
the attempt.

Time-keeping
3.5.011 Record attempts shall be electronically timed lap by lap to the nearest thousandth of
a second.

3.5.012 Electronic time-keeping of hour record attempts must be accompanied by a system

of manual time-keeping. That time-keeping shall be conducted by two timekeepers
approved by the National Federation of the country where the attempt takes place.

3.5.013 Recorded times shall be entered on the time-keeping sheets that then have to be
signed by the timekeeper that fills them in.

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Verification
3.5.014 A record set during a competition shall be confirmed only if a UCI international
commissaire has been monitoring the race as member of the Commissaires’ Panel
and signs the report referred to in article 3.5.016.

3.5.015 Any record attempt shall be authorised in writing beforehand by the National
Federation of the country where the attempt takes place. The National Federation
shall appoint a UCI international commissaire to supervise the attempt. For an hour
record attempt, the commissaire shall be appointed by the UCI.

(text modified on 15.05.14)

Report
3.5.016 A succinct report specifying the circumstances in which the record has been set shall
in all cases be drawn up on the models provide by the UCI. The report shall be
immediately written and signed by the UCI international commissaire and by at least
one other official present and by the rider(s) who set the record.

See appendix 1

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.5.017 The UCI international commissaire shall then send the report, with the original time-
keeping sheets, to the UCI.

Anti-Doping Control
3.5.018 A World shall only be validated upon the requirement that the rider in question submits
to an anti-doping control immediately after the end of the race. For team events, all
team members who have set the new record shall undergo an anti-doping control.

The anti-doping control shall be carried out in accordance with the UCI Anti-Doping
Rules.

The record shall only be confirmed on the basis of a certificate issued by the WADA-
accredited laboratory indicating that the analysis of the sample did not turn out positive
(i.e. no adverse analytical finding was declared).

(text modified on 01.01.02, 18.06.10; 05.03.18)

Confirmation
3.5.019 No record shall be confirmed if it does not comply with all applicable provisions.

3.5.020 A record beaten the same day shall not be confirmed.

3.5.021 Records established during Nations Cup rounds, World Championships and Olympic
Games may be confirmed by a certified copy of the official result communiqué, signed
by the Chief Commissaire and by the UCI Technical Delegate. In case of
disagreement, a request for conformation may be lodged with the Management
Committee pursuant to the following articles.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 10.06.05)

3.5.022 Notwithstanding the application of article 3.5.021, a World Record shall be recognised
only if confirmed by the UCI.

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3.5.023 A request for confirmation shall be lodged by the rider that set the record or by his
National Federation. To be considered, the request shall have reached UCI
headquarters at the latest one month after the date the record was set.

3.5.024 If the UCI considers that there exist circumstances opposing confirmation, it shall
invite the rider or his representative to elucidate those circumstances before taking a
decision. If that is not done and if the record is not confirmed, the rider may lodge an
appeal with CAS.

(text modified on 01.01.10)

3.5.025 The UCI shall keep an up-to-date list of confirmed World Records which it shall publish
regularly.

Hour Record
3.5.026 The Hour Record is the greatest distance achieved in one hour on a traditional bicycle,
as defined in articles 1.3.006 to 1.3.010 and 1.3.019 of the rules.

(text modified on 15.05.14)

3.5.026 [abrogated on 15.05.14]

bis

3.5.027 The bicycle shall be submitted to the Equipment Commission for approval 15 days
before the date of the attempt.

(text modified on 15.05.14)

3.5.028 The rider starts from the pursuit line as defined in article 3.6.084.

3.5.029 The timekeeper shall, by ringing a bell, indicate the last lap (or the lap during which
the hour expires) when the time remaining to ride is less than the average time
realised over one lap of the track.

3.5.030 The attempt shall terminate when the rider crosses the pursuit line from which he
started. The end shall be indicated by a single pistol shot.

(text modified on 04.03.19)

3.5.031 The distance covered in the hour shall be calculated as follows:

D = (L Pi x TC) + Di C
Di C = L Pi x TRC
TTC

Where: D = distance covered in the hour

L Pi = length of track
TC = number of complete laps before the last lap
Di C = additional distance
TTC = time of the last complete lap
TRC = time remaining to ride at the beginning of the last lap

3.5.032 The distance covered shall be rounded down to the nearest metre. The Hour Record
may not be beaten by less than one metre.

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(text modified on 15.05.14)

3.5.033 If, between the expiry of the hour and the end of the last lap, an incident occurs to
prevent completion of the lap, the additional distance shall be calculated on the basis
of the time of the lap before last.

Best hour performance behind derny

3.5.034 The best hour performance behind derny is the greatest distance achieved in one
hour on a bicycle in compliance with articles 1.3.006 to 1.3.010.

The moped (derny) must comply with articles 3.6.029 to 3.6.051 and the attire of the
moped pacers must comply with article 3.6.063. In no case the machine may be fitted
with a roll behind the rear wheel.

The bicycle and the moped (derny) shall be submitted to the Equipment Unit for
approval at least 15 days before the date of the attempt.

(article introduced on 10.06.05)

3.5.035 The articles 3.5.028 to 3.5.033 of the hour record regulation shall apply.

(text modified on 15.05.14)

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Chapter VI EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

§1 Starting Blocks

3.6.001 The starting blocks shall be constructed in order that they are easy to handle and
removable from the track surface in 5 seconds maximum. They must be tested and
approved by the UCI Technical Delegate or the competition Chief Commissaire.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.6.002 The bicycle shall be held in a vertical position, whatever the banking of the track. For
that purpose, the starting block shall be fitted with adjustable feet.

3.6.003 The bicycle shall be held firmly by means of a brake that grips the edge of the rear
wheel rim.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.6.004 The brake shall be adjustable in height so that it can block wheels of different
diameters and in width to grip rims of different thickness.

3.6.005 The brake shall release the rear wheel at the moment of the start, so that all
competitors start at exactly the same moment.

3.6.006 (N) The brake of the starting block shall be released by the electronic system which
simultaneously triggers the chronometer.

§2 Motorbikes for motor-pacing

3.6.007 Machines used for training shall comply with the drawing in article 3.6.028.

All the measurements in the drawing are taken from the centre of the rear wheel
spindle or from a fixed point on the framework as near as possible to the rear wheel
spindle (this point being clearly defined) and from the ground.

3.6.008 The machines shall be single track, of unspecified make and model and shall be
driven by a single driver.

3.6.009 The engine and the frame shall correspond exactly to standards of the original model
as defined by the constructor.

Engine
3.6.010 The engine capacity shall be 500 cc. minimum and 1000 cc. maximum.

3.6.011 These engines shall be of the single or double cylinder, vertical type. Flat Tween
engines are forbidden.

Frame
3.6.012 The machine shall be of a commercially available type. The width of the framework
shall be 350 mm. maximum. The rear shock absorber shall be removed and replaced
by a round tube of the same diameter as the tubes of the frame, that is to say 30 mm.

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Saddle
3.6.013 The saddle, of a commercially available type, shall be 300 mm wide and 350 mm long.
The position of the pacer being what is referred to as “standing”, the saddle shall be
set tipped forward. The saddle may in no case be modified; the addition of cushions,
leather, cloth, etc., which might afford additional shelter, shall be absolutely forbidden.
The front outer edge of the saddle shall be set at 800 mm from the ground and 250
mm forwards of a perpendicular passing through the rear wheel spindle. The rearmost
point of the saddle shall be set at 1030 mm from the ground and touching that same
perpendicular passing through the rear wheel spindle.

Wheels
3.6.014 The wheels shall comprise metal rims and commercial spokes. They shall be of a
maximum diameter of 650 mm. Tyres: front wheel 350 x 19, rear wheel 350 or 400 x
19.

3.6.015 A reliable brake shall act on the front wheel. The brake acting on the rear wheel shall
serve merely to slow down the bicycle.

Handlebar
3.6.016 The handlebar shall be made in one piece. Its width to the rear shall be 700 mm
maximum (width taken at the exterior of the grips).

3.6.017 The two grips shall be of the same height. The height above the ground shall be 1000
mm minimum and 1050 mm maximum. The height may be adjustable within those
limits.

3.6.018 The rear extremity of the grips of the handlebar shall pass through the same
perpendicular to the ground as that passing through the foremost point of the saddle,
that is to say 250 mm forwards of the rear wheel spindle.

3.6.019 No lever or any other controlling device may, in its operating position, project beyond
the rearmost extremity of the grips. Leather devices, levers or hooks and other
accessories fixed to the grips shall be absolutely forbidden.

3.6.020 Each pacer shall hold his handlebar with both hands. Driving with one hand alone
shall be authorised only when adjusting the engine or in cases of danger.

Footrests
3.6.021 Footrests shall be fixed to the frame tubes to the left and right. Each footrest shall
comprise a “sole” and a sheet metal toe-cap.

3.6.022 The sole of the footrest shall comprise a flat plate, whose dimensions shall be 120
mm wide by 240 mm long overall. It shall be rounded into a semicircle to the rear. The
toe-cap shall measure 80 mm to the fore and 200 mm to the rear; it shall be welded
around the sole.

3.6.023 The centre of the footrest shall align on the same perpendicular to the ground as that
of the foremost point of the saddle and rearmost points of the handlebar. The front of
the footrests shall be permanently fixed at 240 mm from the ground.

3.6.024 The rear shall be adjustable. However, the both footrests shall always be set to the
same height for all motorbikes used in any given competition.

3.6.025 The overall width between the outer edges of the two footrests shall be 650 mm
maximum.

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Roll
3.6.026 Each machine shall, behind the rear wheel, be fitted with a roll the tube of which shall
be of a maximum diameter of 35 mm. The width of the roll shall be 600 mm. The
centre of the roll spindle shall be set 335 mm from the ground.

3.6.027 The roll shall be fixed to the rear of the frame using cranked flat irons; the irons shall
be 35 mm wide by 6 mm thick. Two distance pieces hold the roll in the correct position;
these distance pieces shall also be made of flat iron strip, 35 mm wide by 6 mm thick.
The distance between the rear-wheel spindle and the roll shall be adjustable in 50
mm steps from a minimum of 600 mm to a maximum of 800 mm.

3.6.028

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§3 Mopeds

3.6.029 As the moped is meant to replace human pacing, the shelter that it affords shall be
fundamentally the same as that afforded by a bicycle.

3.6.030 No part of the moped may be surrounded by leather, rubber, felt or other materials
that could act as an artificial wind-break.

3.6.031 The moped shall comply strictly with the following provisions.

Engine
3.6.032 The machine shall be fitted with an engine of 100 cc maximum which will serve merely
to help the pacer pedal.

3.6.033 The use of a free wheel shall be absolutely forbidden; a fixed front chain-wheel shall
be mandatory.

Frame
3.6.034 The machine shall be a single-track one-seater.

3.6.035 The machine, including the front fork, shall be made of tubing, similar in every respect
to that used for the construction of an ordinary bicycle.

3.6.036 The height of the frame with a rake similar to that of a bicycle shall be between 560
mm minimum and 580 mm maximum (distance taken from the chainset spindle to the
axis of the upper tube).

3.6.037 The height of the chainset spindle above the ground shall be from 230 mm minimum
to 290 mm maximum.

3.6.038 The width of the chainset (including pedals) shall be 380 mm maximum.

Saddle
3.6.039 The saddle shall be of a commercially available racing model in leather; it shall
measure 300 mm maximum in length by 150 to 180 mm in width. The saddle shall
overhang the frame by an equal distance on each side.

3.6.040 The saddle may not be in any way modified. The addition of cushions, leather, cloth,
etc. to provide additional shelter shall be absolutely forbidden.

3.6.041 The foremost tip of the saddle peak shall be placed:

a) 450 mm from the axis of the steering expander tightening bolt on tracks of 200
metres and more;
b) 400 mm from the axis of the steering expander tightening bolt on tracks of less
than 200 metres.

3.6.042 The height of the rear of the saddle above the ground shall be 870 mm minimum.

Handlebar
3.6.043 The handlebar shall be made in one piece and be a maximum 500 mm across
(distance measured at the extremities of the grips).

3.6.044 The handlebar shall be 30 mm below the level of the steering expander tightening bolt
which bolt shall itself be 900 mm above the ground. The handlebar grips shall
therefore be 870 mm from the ground (distance measured from the top of the grips).

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For tracks of less than 200 m, the handlebar grips shall be 920 mm from the ground
(distance measured from the top of the grips).

3.6.045 The rearmost points of the handlebar shall be 200 mm maximum to the rear of the
steering expander tightening bolt. The tube ends shall be filled and the grips may be
clad in insulating tape. Rubber grips shall be absolutely forbidden.

Wheels
3.6.046 The wheels shall comprise metal rims. They shall be of 650 mm diameter and fitted
with a 55 mm section tyre.

3.6.047 The rear wheel shall be of 700 mm diameter and shall be fitted with a 42 mm section
tyre.

Tank
3.6.048 The tank, being cylindrical, measuring 180 mm in diameter by 265 mm in length and
taking a petrol (gasoline) and oil mixture, shall be fixed to the steering pin.

Mudguard
3.6.049 The mudguard shall be made of steel.

3.6.050 The width of the rear mudguard shall be 70 mm maximum. It shall be made as a single
piece and form a protective shield on both sides. Its foremost point shall be fixed to
the frame tubes and its rearmost point to the rear wheel spindle. It shall be 140 mm
high. The distance between the steering expander button and the perpendicular with
the ground passing through the rear end of the mudguard shall be 1250 mm. The
distance between the rear of the saddle and the perpendicular with the ground,
passing through the rear end of the mudguard, shall therefore be 500 mm minimum.

3.6.051

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§4 Attire of motor-pacers

3.6.052 Motor-pacers shall wear a leather jacket of the following dimensions:

- length of the back without collar 67 cm
- width of the back at sleeve level 45 cm
- width of chest at sleeve level 35 cm
- circumference of chest taken under the arms 120 cm
- circumference of the bottom of the jacket 120 cm
- length of sleeve from shoulder seam to elbow 60 cm
- circumference of sleeve around biceps 40 cm
- circumference of sleeve around wrist 28 cm
- circumference of collar 44 cm
- height of collar 3.5 cm

3.6.053 The collar shall be closed by two hooks. The jacket shall zip up the back (from the
bottom up).

3.6.054 The jacket may not be opened during the race or in any way modified for the purpose
of favouring a rider.

3.6.055 Pacers shall wear leather trousers, without gaiters, and of the following dimensions:
- length of outer leg 94 cm
- length of inner leg 68 cm
- circumference of waist 102 cm
- circumference of hip across the buttocks 114 cm
- circumference of thigh 72 cm
- circumference above the knee 48 cm
- circumference below the knee 36 cm
- circumference of calf 40 cm
- circumference of ankle 30 cm

3.6.056 The leather trousers shall also have a 22 cm wide cloth belt with, to the rear and
pointing downward, a rubber tail 48 cm long by 9 cm wide.

3.6.057 The trousers shall have no openings other than on the outside of each leg, running
40 cm up from the ankle. These openings shall be secured by zip fasteners closing
from the top down.

3.6.058 The trousers shall be held up by straps crossing and secured behind with rubberised
loops.

3.6.059 Under their leather suits, pacers shall wear only a light, tight-fitting jersey and cyclist’s
racing shorts. The jacket must close without straining the seams or the zipper. The
jerseys shall be of equal thickness throughout and may in no way be padded. There
may be no openings in underclothes and jerseys.

3.6.060 Pacers may wear only one pair of socks. They must be held up by suspenders.

3.6.061 Only normal-size, fully enclosed leather boots shall be permitted.

3.6.062 A rigid helmet shall be worn at all times during racing and training. It may not be
unstrapped or removed during the race. Ear-flaps, which may be fixed to the helmet,
may not protrude by more than 1 cm by 3 cm.

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§5 Attire of moped pacers

3.6.063 All pacers shall wear the same attire:

a) a light, short-sleeved pullover
b) a clinging rider’s jersey with patch pockets; long sleeves shall be allowed; the
commissaires may permit the wearing of a supplementary racing jersey
c) shorts (tight black descending to mid-thigh)
d) special black shoes known as “cyclists’ shoes” and all-white or all-black socks
e) a pair of racing gloves or a pair of normal unlined gloves but not gauntlet gloves
f) a moulded shell hat of the type worn by stayers; it may have neither ear-flaps
nor leather, felt or cloth strips that could act as artificial wind-breakers.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND VELODROMES HOMOLOGATION

§6 Velodromes

3.6.064 Track competitions included on the UCI International calendar must be held at a UCI-
homologated velodrome. As an exception to the above, the UCI may accept inclusion
of non-homologated velodromes on the International Calendar, provided that they
fulfil all required guarantees in terms of safety.

Track competitions included on national calendar may be held at a nationally

homologated or a UCI-homologated velodrome.

(text modified on 14.10.16)

3.6.065 A velodrome will not normally be homologated by the UCI unless it meets the following
conditions.

(text modified on 14.10.16)

3.6.066 The stability and resistance of the materials and fixings which make up the structure
of the velodrome shall meet the legislation regarding construction and safety of the
country in which it is built and shall take account of specific geological and climatic
conditions.

These elements, along with general compliance of the construction and construction
materials with technical standards and good practice, remain the exclusive
responsibility of the owner, contractor, architect, consulting engineer, proprietor,
operator, user, organiser or others, in accordance with local legislation or regulations.
The UCI is exempt from any responsibility in this regard.

Homologation of the velodrome by the UCI rests not on the technical and structural
characteristics of the velodrome, but solely on the compliance of its external features
with the provisions of the present paragraph at the time of the inspection. The UCI is
not liable for any faults or defects which lie out-side the scope of such homologation,
or which appear or come to light subsequent to the inspections on which such
homologation is based.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

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Track geometry
Form
3.6.067 The inner edge of the track shall consist of two curves connected by two parallel
straight lines. The entrance and exit of the bends shall be designed so that the
transition is gradual.

The banking of the track shall be determined by taking into account the radius of the
curves and the maximum speeds achieved in the various disciplines.

Length
3.6.068 The length of the track must lie between 133 metres and 500 metres inclusive.

The length of a track shall be such that a whole number of laps or half laps shall give
a distance of precisely 1 kilometre, with a tolerance of + 5 centimetres.

For the World Championships and the Olympic Games the length must be 250
metres. In the interest of the development of track cycling, the UCI may grant a special
dispensation for Velodromes already in use.

(text modified on 01.01.02, 24.09.09)

3.6.069 The length of the track shall be measured 20 cm above the inner edge of the track
(the upper edge of the blue band).

Width
3.6.070 The width of the track must be constant throughout its length. Tracks approved in
categories 1 and 2 must have a minimum width of 7 metres. Others tracks must have
a width proportional to its length of 5 metres minimum.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Blue band
3.6.071 A rideable area sky-blue in colour known as the “blue band” must be provided along
the inside edge of the track. The width of this band must be at least 10% of the width
of the track and its surface must have the same properties as of the track. No
advertising inscription is permissible in this area.

With the exception of mounted riders, no person or object may be on the blue band
while one or more riders are on the track.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Safety zone
3.6.072 Immediately inside the blue band there shall be a prepared and marked safety zone.
The combined width of the blue band and the safety zone shall be at least 4 metres
for tracks of 250 metres and over, and 2.5 metres for tracks shorter than 250 metres.

With the exception of the commissaires, mounted riders or other persons authorised
by the Chief Commissaire, no person or object (including starting blocks) may be
inside the safety zone when a rider is on the track.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04)

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3.6.072 A fence, of a construction ensuring the adequate safety for riders at a height of at
bis least 120 cm, must be erected on the inner edge of the safety zone except if the
following conditions are met:
1. there are no height difference or abrupt gradient between the safety zone and
the track centre or within the track centre, and
2. inside the safety zone and at a distance of 10 m of the blue band, is no
unauthorized person or object in accordance with article 3.6.072.

The fence must be transparent and in no circumstances may any advertising boards
be attached to it.

In places where the level of the track proper is more than 1.5 m. higher than the actual
track centre, additional protective measures such as nets, panels, or the like, shall be
erected in order to prevent athletes being subjected to injury.

Any gates provided in the fencing must be fitted with simple and reliable fastenings.
They must be kept closed while racing and training is in progress.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 26.08.04)

Profile
3.6.073 At any point on the track, a cross section of the track surface must present a straight
line. In the bankings, the inner edge should have a curved transition onto the blue
band.

3.6.073 At any point of the track or safety zone surface, a perpendicular distance from the
bis surface of at least 3 metres must be guaranteed free of any obstacle.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Surface
3.6.074 The surface of the track shall be completely flat, homogenous, non-abrasive. The
tolerance of flatness for the track surface shall be 5 mm over 2 metres. The coating
shall be uniform in all its aspects over the entire track surface. Coatings intended to
improve the rolling qualities of one part of the track only are not permitted.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.6.075 The surface colour of the track must leave the track marking lines clearly visible.

Marking
Painting
3.6.076 Any demarcation, line, advertisement or other marking on the track must be applied
with a paint or product which is non-slip and which does not alter the adhesion
properties, consistency or homogeneity of the surface.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.6.077 Advertisements on the track surface must be placed above the stayers’ line within a
longitudinal band between 50 cm of the stayers’ line and 50 cm from the fence (the
outside edge of the track). No advertisement may be placed within 1m either side of
the pursuit and the 200 m lines, or within 3 m either side of the finish line, measured
from the outside edge of the white band.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

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3.6.078 The longitudinal lines covered by articles 3.6.079 to 3.6.081 shall have a constant
width of 5 cm. The perpendicular lines covered by articles 3.6.082 to 3.6.084 shall
have a constant width of 4 cm.

Longitudinal markings:
Measuring line
3.6.079 A line, in black on a light background or in white on a dark background, known as the
“measuring line” shall be drawn at 20 cm from the inside edge of the track, numbered
every 10 metres and marked every 5 metres. The measurement of the measuring line
shall be taken on its inside edge.

Sprinters’ line
3.6.080 A red line, known as the “sprinters’ line” shall be marked out 85 cm from the inner
edge of the track.

The distance is to be measured to the inner edge of the red line.

(text modified on 21.01.06)

Stayers’ line
3.6.081 A blue line, known as the “stayers’ line” shall be drawn at one third of the total width
of the track or 2.45 m (whichever is the greater) from the inner edge of the track.

The distance is to be measured to the inner edge of the blue line.

(text modified on 21.01.06)

Perpendicular markings:
Finish line
3.6.082 The finish line shall be situated towards the end of one of the straights but at least a
few metres before the entrance of the banking, and in principle in front of the main
grandstand.

It shall be marked by a perpendicular black line 4 cm in width at the centre of a white

band 72 cm in width.

The finish line marking on the track shall continue up to the top of the flat surface of
the fencing.

200 metre line

3.6.083 A white line shall be drawn across the track 200 metres before the finish line, from
which point the times will be taken for sprint events.

Pursuit lines
3.6.084 Two red lines half the width of the track in length, perpendicular to the track and
precisely in line with one another, shall be drawn at the precise midpoint of each of
the straights to mark the finish points for pursuit events.

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EQUIPMENT
Access tunnel
3.6.085 The track centre, which is located inside the safety zone, must be obligatorily
accessible via one or more tunnels.

Riders’ area
3.6.086 Within the track centre areas must be provided for riders to change and warm up, as
well as waiting areas near the pursuit and finish lines.

Fencing
3.6.087 The outside edge of the track must be surrounded by a safety fence to protect riders
and spectators. It must be stable and solidly mounted, with an overall height of at least
90 cm. The inside part must be completely smooth and unbroken to a height of at
least 65 cm above the track. It must present no protrusions or projecting parts.

At the places where the area outside the track is at a level 1.5 metres or more below
the outside edge of the track surface, additional protective measures (nets, panels,
etc.) must be provided to reduce the risks resulting from riders accidentally leaving
the track.

The colour of the outside fencing must contrast clearly with that of the track.

Any gates provided in the outside fencing must open outwards and be fitted with
simple and reliable fastenings. They must be kept closed while racing and training is
in progress.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Miscellaneous
3.6.088 A lap counter clearly visible to riders and spectators and a bell audible through-out
the track area shall be placed near the finish line.

For pursuit events, bells and lap counters shall be placed on both side of the track,
near the pursuit lines, in accordance with article 3.2.066.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.6.089 A timing system including starting blocks, contact bands and an electronic display
(times to the thousandth of second, laps, points, etc.), a photofinish or video-finish
system to assist in judging finishes, and a general public address system clearly
audible throughout the entire velodrome area must be provided.

Contact strips must be laid over the width of the track or an acceptable timing detector
such as light beams installed.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Lighting
3.6.090 Suitable lighting must be provided which meets the safety conditions into force in that
country.

The lighting system must be supplemented by an emergency lighting system

operating independently of mains electricity, capable of providing an intensity of at
least 100 Lux for 5 minutes which must be effective instantaneously.

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During training sessions without spectators, vertical lighting must be at least 300 lux.
During competitions, at least 1400 Lux is required for the Elite World Championships
and the Olympic Games (category 1 velodromes), at least 1000 Lux for category 2
velodromes and at least 500 Lux for category 3 and 4 velodromes.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

ACCOMMODATION FOR OFFICIALS

Finish judge’s podium
3.6.091 A podium must be provided for the judge at the finish, located in the track centre in
line with the finish line.

Box for the Commissaires’ Panel

3.6.092 Adequate accommodation must be provided for the commissaires on the track centre
adjacent to the finish line.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

Box for the referee:

3.6.093 Provision must be provided for the judge-referee on the outside of the track. It must
be in a quiet, isolated location overlooking the track with an unimpeded view, e.g. at
the top of the stand above the finish line. Cable ducting must be provided from that
location to the infield. During competitions, there must be a radio link between the
referee and the other commissaires, including the starter and the President of the
Commissaires’ Panel.

(text modified on 01.10.19)

Centre podium for the starter:

3.6.093 In the middle of the track center in line with the pursuit lines, a podium must be
bis provided for the starter. It must have an area of between 3 and 4 m2 and must be
raised above track level.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

HOMOLOGATION OF VELODROMES
3.6.094 At the time of their homologation, velodromes shall be classified into four categories
on the basis of the technical quality of the track and installations. The category
determines the level of competition which can be organised in the velodrome, as
shown in the following table:

CATEGORY HOMOLOGATION LEVEL OF COMPETITIONS

Elite World Championships
1 UCI
and Olympic Games
Nations Cup
2 UCI Continental Championships
Junior World Championships
3 UCI Other international competitions
NATIONAL
4 National competitions
FEDERATION

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3.6.095 Category 1 and 2 tracks must meet the following criteria (calculated for maximum safe
speeds in the range 85 km/h up to 110 km/h):

Length of the 250 m 285.714 m 333.33 m 400 m

track
Radius of bends 19-25 m 22-28 m 25-35 m 28-50 m
Width 7-8 m 7-8 m 7-9 m 7-10 m

Other tracks must be designed to guarantee a minimum safe speed of at least 75

km/h.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.6.096 Requests for homologation shall be submitted to the UCI by the national federation of
the country in which the velodrome is located.

3.6.097 The request for homologation must be sent to the UCI at least 2 months before the
planned inspection date. It must be accompanied by a technical file complying with
the UCI’s standard model.

The UCI may require any additional document or information.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.6.098 The national federation shall organise the inspection of the velodrome in the presence
of a specialist responsible for carrying out the regulation measurements under the
direction of a UCI delegate. On this occasion, a test of the track by a group of riders
must be carried out.

All expenses incurred in connection with the inspection of the velodrome are to be
covered by the applicant, the national federation being held jointly liable.

The costs of the UCI delegate are covered in accordance with the conditions specified
in the UCI financial obligations in force.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

3.6.099 A detailed inspection report shall be drawn up by the UCI delegate and countersigned
by the persons responsible for the measurement of the track and a representative of
the national federation.

3.6.100 Should the UCI consider that there are aspects which might lead to homologation
being withheld, it shall invite the parties requesting homologation to justify these
aspects before a decision is reached. Failing this, and in the event that homologation
for the velodrome is withheld, the Federation concerned may appeal to CAS.

(text modified on 01.01.10)

3.6.101 Any changes to or renovation of the facilities following the inspection of the velodrome
shall nullify the homologation. New homologation is subject to the procedure
described in articles 3.6.097 and following.

(text modified on 01.01.02)

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Chapter VII TRACK TEAMS

(Chapter introduced on 31.05.04)

§1 Identity

3.7.001 A UCI Track Team is an entity, comprising at least three riders each of whom must
be of the age of 19 years and older.

Any person, company, foundation, association or other entity which operate and act
as the person or entity responsible for managing the UCI Track Team is hereinafter
referred to as the team representative and/or the employer. The team representative
shall represent the UCI Track Team for all purposes as regards the UCI Regulations.

(text modified on 30.03.09; 25.10.21)

3.7.002 The UCI Track Team shall comprise all the riders registered with the UCI as part of
the team, the team representative, the sponsors and all the other persons (Team
Manager, Ass. Team Manager, Coach, Mechanic, Paramedical Staff, Press)
contracted by the team representative and/or the sponsors for the functioning of the
team. The UCI Track Team shall be designated by a special name and be registered
with the UCI as provided in these regulations.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.003 UCI Track Teams riders may take part in all track specialisations for their team, when
not racing for the National Federation.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.004 Sponsors shall be persons, companies or bodies which contribute to the funding of
the UCI Track Team. Of these sponsors, no more than two may be designated as the
principal partners of the UCI Track Team. Should neither of the two principal partners
be the employer of the UCI Track Team then the employer (team representative) may
be only a person or body corporate, whose sole commercial income is derived from
advertising.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.005 The principal partner(s) and team representative shall commit themselves to the UCI
Track Team for a full track season as defined in article 3.2.001.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

Team Name
3.7.006 The name of the UCI Track Team must either be that of the company or brand name
of the principal partner or that of one or both of the two principal partners, or the name
of its team representative.

Upon specific request, the UCI may authorise another designation which is linked to
the UCI Track Team project. The UCI may refuse the UCI Track Team’s registration
because of a resemblance of the name of a new UCI Track Team, its team
representative or its principal partners which is likely to create confusion with another
UCI Track Team.

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(text modified on 01.10.11; 25.10.21)

3.7.007 Two UCI Track Teams, their principal partners or team representative, may not bear
the same name. Should application for a new and identical name be simultaneously
made by two or more UCI Track Teams, priority shall be given to the UCI Track Team
which has used the name for the longer or longest time. In case of first registration,
the UCI Track Team that first submitted its application to the UCI shall receive priority
for the name.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

Transfer period
3.7.008 During the season, a rider cannot join a UCI Track Team outside from the UCI Track
Team registration period going from 2 months to 2 weeks before the start of the new
Track Individual Classification, January 1st.

(text modified on 30.09.10; 25.10.21; 17.10.2022)

§2 Legal and Financial Status

3.7.009 The team representative shall represent the UCI Track Team for all purposes relating
to the UCI Regulations. His registered office/main residence must be in the same
country where the UCI Track Team is registered.

The team representative has the power to hire staff. He shall sign the contracts with
the UCI Track Team's riders and other employees.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.009 Any person, company, foundation, association or other entity that becomes the team
bis representative or principal partner of a UCI Track Team for the first time shall no later
than the date of the application for the registration of that UCI Track Team submit the
following to the National Federation:
- For individuals: proof of residence;
- For incorporated bodies and other organisations:
- Constitution or articles of association;
- Proof of an entry on the business register or the register of companies or
associations, or any other official document demonstrating the legal
existence of the organisation;
- List of officers or directors with their full names, occupations and addresses;
- Annual accounts (balance sheet and profit and loss account for the last
financial year in the current legal form.

Furthermore, the team representative and the principal partners must inform the
National Federation without delay of any of the following: a change of domicile or
registered offices, reduction in capital, change of legal form or identity (merger,
takeover), request for or implementation of any agreement or any measure
concerning all creditors.

(article introduced on 25.10.21)

§3 Requirements imposed on the UCI Track Team for the registration

Registration with the National Federation

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3.7.010 The application for the status of UCI Track Team must be made to the National
Federation of the nationality of the majority of the riders of the team in accordance
with the procedures set out below (articles 3.7.010bis to 3.7.028bis).

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.010 Each National Federation may register a maximum of 3 UCI Track Teams each year.
bis For the development of track cycling, the UCI may grant dispensation of this
requirement.

(article introduced on 25.10.21; modified on 17.10.22)

3.7.010 The National Federations may set the deadlines for the procedure as set out in the
ter registration manual as they wish, as long as the deadlines for registration with the
UCI are respected.
The conditions set out in this paragraph are minimum conditions. National
Federations are permitted to set stricter conditions.

(article introduced on 25.10.21)

3.7.010 The UCI Track Team must submit the following to the National Federation:
quarter 1. Original copies of the contracts signed with the riders;
2. Original copies of the contracts signed with other UCI Track Team staff;
3. An original copy of a bank guarantee, as described in article 3.7.030 to 3.7.035;
4. A detailed budget following the model set out in the manual for the registration
of UCI Track Teams;
5. Proof that the insurance cover required under article 3.7.023bis has been taken
out for all the riders in the UCI Track Team;
6. A copy of the sponsorship contract or, if no such contract exists, documentary
evidence of the UCI Track Team's income.

(article introduced on 25.10.21)

3.7.010 The National Federation shall register the UCI Track Team only if it considers that the
quinquies documentation submitted meets all the conditions above and that its budget is
adequate for such a team.

(article introduced on 25.10.21)

3.7.011 The National Federation shall be solely responsible for checking compliance with
regulatory and legal requirements, both on registration and throughout the registration
year.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.012 [abrogated on 25.10.21]

3.7.013 The UCI Track Team shall communicate the complete registration documentation of
UCI Track Teams (including their list of staff and riders) 15 days prior to the UCI Track
Individual Classification period start, for verification and registration.

The UCI Track Team registration must include the following information:
1. the exact name of the UCI Track Team.
2. the complete contact details (address, e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) to
which all communications for the UCI Track Team can be sent.

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3. the names and addresses of the principal partners, team representative and the
team manager.
4. the surnames, first names, addresses, nationalities and dates of birth of the
riders, and UCI ID of the riders.
5. Scanned copies of contracts between the UCI Track Team and the respective
riders.

The registration of UCI Track Teams is valid for a full track season as defined in article
3.2.001.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.014 Article 3.7.013 shall also apply to any amendment to the list. Such amendments shall
immediately be submitted by the Teams to the UCI for approval.

3.7.015 Only Teams on the registered list of the UCI may receive benefits such as those listed
in article 3.7.019.

3.7.016 By their annual registration with the UCI, UCI Track Teams and especially the team
representative and sponsors shall undertake to respect the Constitution and
Regulations of the UCI and their respective National Federation and to participate in
cycling events in a loyal and sporting manner. The team representative and principal
partners shall be held jointly and severally liable for all the financial commitments of
the UCI Track Team to the UCI and the National Federations, including any relevant
fines.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.017 The registration of the UCI Track Team with the UCI shall involve a registration fee
that the UCI Track Team shall pay 15 days prior to the UCI Track Individual
Classification period start. The amount shall be set annually by the UCI Management
Committee.

(text modified on 04.03.2019)

3.7.018 With their registration application, each UCI Track Team must submit to the UCI a
colour graphic design of their team jersey, complete with sponsor logos.

3.7.019 Those UCI Track Teams registered with the UCI will receive the following benefits:
1. Inclusion on the UCI Track Team Ranking. (as per article 3.3.002bis)
2. Information services and publications in addition to the regular distributions.
3. Direct entry services for major UCI competitions. (in compliance with article
3.4.004)
4. Where applicable, advertising space on specific series jerseys

(text modified on 25.10.21)

§4 Teams and Riders

3.7.020 The UCI Track Team shall be the totality of the team riders in the elite and/or under
23 categories to take part in events and specialisations as specified in article 3.7.003.

3.7.021 [abrogated on 25.10.21].

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3.7.022 A rider shall not enter into any commitment with an organiser, whomsoever that
organiser may be, with a view to participating in a race, without having firstly obtained
the agreement of his team representative. That agreement shall be considered to
have been granted if, on being duly requested, the team representative has not replied
within ten days.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

§5 Contract of Employment & Insurance

3.7.023 A rider’s membership of a UCI Track Team shall be subject to a contract which must
at least contains the stipulations of the standard contract presented in article 3.7.029.
It does not include bonus/incentive programs, race schedules, equipment provisions
and other details. These are subject to negotiations between the team representative
and the rider(s).

A rider who is already employed or a member of another UCI registered team (racing
in another discipline), may be registered in a UCI Track Team, only if a signed three-
party agreement (rider, UCI Track Team and the other UCI Team) is provided during
the registration process.

The insurance cover, as set out in article 3.7.023bis must be guaranteed and specified
in detail in the contract.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.023 Insurance against the following risks is compulsory for all events occurring in the
bis course of the rider's activities for the UCI Track Team (racing, training, travel,
promotion, etc.). The insurances must be valid in all countries in which the rider is
susceptible of performing activities for the UCI Track Team, whether individually or
jointly with other UCI Track Team members:
1. Civil responsibility (of the rider; for an adequate amount);
2. Accidents (costs of treatment until recovery with no amount limit);
3. Sickness (costs of treatment and hospitalisation with no amount limit);
4. Repatriation (unlimited cover);
5. Death (minimum value EUR 100’000.- due to the beneficiaries designated by
the rider).
UCI Track Teams shall take out and cover the costs for the insurances listed above
insofar as the rider does not have such insurances through his licence or his
compulsory national social security system.

(article introduced on 25.10.21)

3.7.024 Any clause concluded between the rider and the team representative that clearly
impinges on the basic rights of the rider as provided for in the UCI regulations shall
be considered null and void.

(text modified on 25.10.21)

3.7.025 Any contract between a UCI Track Team and a rider shall be drawn up in duplicate at
least in a language which can be understood by both the rider and the National
Federation. One signed scanned copy shall be forwarded to the UCI with a translation
in French or English.

(text modified on 01.07.17; 25.10.21)

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§6 End of Contract

3.7.026 On the expiration of the foreseen term of the contract, the rider shall be free to enter
the service of some other employer. No system of transfer fees shall be permitted.

§7 Dissolution of a UCI Track Team

3.7.027 A UCI Track Team shall announce its dissolution or the end of its activity or its inability
to respect its obligations, as soon as possible to the riders, to its other members, to
the UCI and its National Federation.

Once this announcement has been made, riders shall be fully entitled to contract with
third parties for the following season or for the period starting at the moment
announced for the dissolution, the end of activities or the inability to perform.

§8 Penalties

3.7.028 Should a UCI Track Team, as a whole, fail or cease to meet all the conditions of the
relevant UCI regulations, it may no longer participate in cycling events.

3.7.028 The UCI shall have the right to refuse or withdraw the registration of a UCI Track
bis Team which does not meet all the minimum conditions set in the present regulations
or by another regulatory provision.

Notwithstanding the above, in the event of delay in payment and/or receipt of the
registration file by the UCI, the registration fee shall be automatically increased up to
CHF 100 per day. Furthermore, the UCI will not proceed with the registration of the
UCI Track Team without receipt of the entire application for registration and full
settlement of all registration fees, including any applicable increases.

Moreover, the UCI Track Team may only claim the rights related to the UCI Track
Team status once its registration has been granted.

(article introduced on 25.10.21)

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§9 UCI Model Contract Between a Rider and a UCI Track Team

3.7.029 Between the undersigned,

(name and address of employer)

employer of the Track Team (name of the Track Team), affiliated by the (name of the
National Federation) and whose principal partners are:

1. (name and address) (if appropriate, the employer)

2. (name and address)

hereafter called « the team representative »,

ON ONE PART

And: (name and address of the rider)

born in on

nationality

holder of a licence issued by

hereafter called «the Rider»

ON THE OTHER PART

Do hereby recall that:

- The team representative employs a team of cyclists who, forming the ….. (name
of the UCI Track Team) and under the direction of Mr. (name of the Team
Manager), participate in track events governed by the Regulations of the Union
Cycliste Internationale;
- The Rider wishes to join the (name of the UCI Track Team)
- Both parties are acquainted with and declare that they will abide wholly by the
UCI Constitution and Regulations, and those of its affiliated National Federation.

This having been established, it is hereby agreed as follows:

ARTICLE 1 – Engagement
The Employer shall engage the Rider, and the Rider shall agree to be engaged as a
Track rider.

The participation of the Rider in events in other disciplines shall be agreed upon by
the Parties case by case.

ARTICLE 2 – Duration
The present contract shall be concluded for a fixed period commencing on … (start
date) and expiring on … (end date, if possible, end of track season)

ARTICLE 3 – Remuneration
a) Paid rider
The Rider shall be entitled to an annual gross salary of … (amount in figures and
words) This remuneration may not be lower than (choose one):
- The legal minimum wage of the country of the nationality of the UCI Track Team;

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- Where there is no legal minimum, than the usual salary that is paid or should
be paid to full-time workers employed in the country whose National Federation
issued the Rider’s licence
- The amount set by (name of NF) in its national regulations;
- The minimum salary negotiated by (name of NF) with (e.g. name of riders’
union) of the country.

If the duration of that contract is to be less than one year, the Rider shall, over that
period, earn at least the full annual salary provided for in the preceding paragraph,
less the contractual salary that he would have been able to earn, as a rider with
professional status, with some other employer in the course of the year preceding the
final date of the present contract. This provision shall not apply if the present contract
is extended.
b) Unpaid rider
The Rider receives no salary or remuneration but receives expenses as per the scale
below for the activities carried out for the UCI Track Team and/or at its request:
(Suggestions, examples →)
- (currency and amount) per kilometre travelled;
- reimbursement of air tickets for distances greater than (number) km;
- reimbursement of the cost of a 2-star hotel room for the nights before and after
the event if the competition venue is more than (number) km from the rider's
home;
- on presentation of receipts, reimbursement for all meals taken during travel up
to a maximum price of (currency and total amount) per meal;
- on presentation of invoices, reimbursement for minor mechanical expenses to
a maximum total amount of (currency and total amount) per year.

ARTICLE 4 - Payment of remuneration and/or expenses

a) Paid rider
1. The UCI Track Team shall pay the remuneration determined under article 3 in
12 equal monthly instalments on or before the 5th day of the following month.
2. Should the Rider be suspended under the terms of the UCI Regulations or those
of one of its affiliate Federations, he/she shall not be entitled to the said
remuneration referred to in article 3 for the part of the suspension exceeding
one month.
3. In the event of failure to make payment of the remuneration referred to in article
3, the rider is, without summoning the employer to make payment, fully entitled
to an extra benefit of 5% interest per year.
b) Unpaid rider
1. The UCI Track Team must pay the sums specified in article 3 no later than the
last working day of each month as long as it has received the expenses claim
from the rider before the 20th of that month.
2. In the event of a failure to make payment of any sum by its due date, the rider
has the right, without notice, to the interest and supplements commonly applied
in that country. Any sum due to the rider from the UCI Track Team must be paid
by transfer to the rider's bank account no (number) at the (name of the bank) at
(branch where the account is held). Only the proof of the execution of the bank
transfer is accepted as proof of payment.

ARTICLE 5 - Insurance
The Employer shall provide the rider with an appropriate insurance to ensure a
reasonable allowance in the event of an unforeseen injury or illness which affects the
rider's ability to fulfil the competition aspects of his/her contractual obligations.

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ARTICLE 6 - Premiums and prizes

The Rider shall be entitled to premiums and prizes won during cycling competitions
in which he/she participated for the UCI Track Team, in accordance with the
Regulations of the UCI and its Affiliated Federations.
Premiums and prizes shall be paid as promptly as possible, but at latest on the last
working day of the month following that in which said premiums and prizes were won.

ARTICLE 7 - Miscellaneous Obligations

1. The Rider may not, for the duration of the present contract, work for any other
UCI Track Team or advertise for any other sponsors than those belonging to
the (name of the UCI Track Team), except in such cases as are provided for in
the Regulations of the UCI and of its affiliated Federation.
2. The Employer hereby undertakes to allow the Rider properly to perform his
occupation by providing him with the necessary equipment and apparel and by
permitting him/her to participate in a sufficient number of cycling events, either
as a member of the UCI Track Team or individually.
3. The Rider may not participate individually in a race without the express
agreement of the Employer. The Employer shall be deemed to have given its
agreement if it has not replied within a period of ten days from the date of the
request. In no case may the Rider take part in a race within any other structure
or a mixed team if the (name of the UCI Track Team) has already entered for
that race.
4. The Parties undertake to respect the riders’ health protection programme of the
UCI and/or the (name of NF).

In case of a national selection, the Employer shall be required to permit the Rider to
participate in preparatory races and programmes decided upon by the National
Federation. The Employer shall authorise the National Federation to give the Rider
any instructions it deems necessary in connection with and for the duration of the
selection provided that it does so solely in connection with sporting matters, in its own
name and on its own behalf.

In none of the aforementioned cases shall the Contract be suspended.

ARTICLE 8 - Transfers
On the expiry of the present contract, the Rider shall be entirely free to sign a new
contract with another employer, subject to the provisions of the UCI Regulations.

ARTICLE 9 - End of contract

Notwithstanding the legislation governing the present contract, it may terminate
before expiration, in the following cases and on the following conditions:
1. The Rider may terminate the present contract, without notice nor liability for
damages:
(a) if the employer be declared bankrupt, insolvent or goes into liquidation.
(b) if the employer or a principal partner withdraw from the UCI Track Team
and the continuity of the UCI Track Team is not guaranteed or else if the
UCI Track Team announces its dissolution, the winding up of its activities
or its inability to meet its commitments; if the announcement be made for
a given date, the Rider shall perform the contract until that date.
2. The Employer may terminate the present contract, without notice or liability for
damages, in the case of serious defaulter on the part of the Rider and of the
suspension of the Rider under the terms of the UCI Regulations for the duration
of the present contract remaining to run.
Serious defaulter is considered, in particular, refusal to participate in cycling races,
despite being constantly summoned to do so by the Employer.

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If need be, the Rider shall have to prove that he was in no state to participate in a
race.
3. Either party shall be entitled to terminate the present contract, without notice or
liability, should the Rider be rendered permanently unable to exercise the
occupation of professional cyclist.

ARTICLE 10 - Unreasonable demand

Any clause agreed upon between the parties that runs counter to the terms of the UCI
Model Contract between a Rider and a UCI Track Team and/or to the provisions of
the UCI Constitution or Regulations and which would in any way restrict the rights of
the Rider shall be null and void.

ARTICLE 11 - Arbitration
Any dispute between the Parties arising from the present Contract shall be submitted
to arbitration, to the exclusion of the courts, by the UCI arbitral board.

Made in on

in as many copies as required by the legislation applicable to the present Contract,

that is to say,..... plus one scanned copy to be sent to the UCI.
(Each page of the contract and annexes has been signed by both parties.)

The Rider The Employer

Approved for joint and several liability for three (3) months salary payment

Principal Partner Principal Partner

of the UCI Track Team of the UCI Track Team

(text modified on 01.01.10; 14.10.16; 25.10.21)

§ 10 Bank guarantee of UCI Track Team

(articles introduced on 25.10.21)

3.7.030 For each registration year, a UCI Track Team or any formation applying for this status
must set up a first-demand bank guarantee (abstract guarantee) in favour of its
National Federation, using the model set out in article 3.7.040.

3.7.031 The purpose of that guarantee shall be:

1. to defray debts incurred for the year of registration, in accordance with the
procedure set out below, incurred by the sponsors and the team representative
to firstly the riders and secondly any other person contracted for the operation
of the UCI Track Team and to cover the payment of any fines imposed as a
result of the application of the UCI regulations;

2. to defray the payment of expenses, indemnities, fines and sanctions or

sentences imposed under or as a result of the application of the regulations of
the UCI or the responsible National Federation or associated with their
application. For the application of provisions regarding the bank guarantee
companies through whom the licence holders concerned carry out their activity
for the operation of the UCI Track Team shall be considered as members of that
UCI Track Team.

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3.7.032 The minimum total amount of the bank guarantee shall be the higher of:
- 15% of the total pay due to the riders and other staff (whether employees or
self-employed);
- a minimum sum of EUR 10,000 (ten thousand euros) – to be indexed by country
in accordance with the UCI table.

3.7.033 For the first registration year, the guarantee shall be valid from 15 days prior to the
UCI Track Individual Classification period start of the first registration year until 31
December of the following year. From the second registration year, and for the
following years, the bank guarantee may stipulate that it may be called upon at the
latest as of 1st April following the registration, including for the sums due in January,
February and March. In any case, the bank guarantee shall be valid until 31 December
after the registration year covered by the guarantee.

Calling up the bank guarantee

3.7.034 The National Federation shall call up the bank guarantee in favour of the creditor
specified in article 3.7.031 except where there are clearly no grounds for the claim.
The UCI Track Team shall be notified of the creditor's claim and the call on the
guarantee.

The National Federation may set an appropriate indemnity for any call on the
guarantee.

3.7.035 The actual payment to the creditor shall not take place until one month after the calling
up of the guarantee. If, in the interim, the UCI Track Team raises a reasonably
justifiable objection to the payment of the money to the creditor, the National
Federation shall pay the sum at issue into a special account and shall subsequently
distribute it in accordance with any agreement reached between the parties or
according to an enforceable legal decision.

3.7.036 If the creditor has not introduced his claim against the team representative before the
body designated in his contract or the body which he regards as competent on some
other basis during the three months following the date of his call on the guarantee,
the team representative may apply to the National Federation to have the blocked
funds released in his favour.

The funds shall be released should the creditor fail to take proceedings within one
month of the despatch of notice by the National Federation or to submit proof of such
proceedings within the following fifteen days. Should the body before which
proceedings are taken declare itself not competent to rule, the creditor shall resubmit
his claim within one month of being informed of the decision.

Failing this the team representative may apply to the National Federation to have the
blocked funds released in his favour. The funds shall be released should the creditor
fail to take further proceedings within one month of the despatch of notice by the
National Federation or to submit proof of such proceedings within the following fifteen
days.

3.7.036 Any creditor having called-up the bank guarantee shall keep the National Federation
bis informed of all follow-up action and proceedings initiated before the competent
decision-making body. If the creditor fails to provide the National Federation with
information regarding the status of proceedings before the competent decision-
making body during a period of three years as from blocking of the funds by the
National Federation or as from the last notification from the creditor, the UCI shall
release the funds in favour of the team representative after having deducted any

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amounts due to the UCI or the National Federation in accordance with article 3.7.034
to 3.7.037.

3.7.037 If the debt submitted exceeds a sum equal to 15 percent of the annual contractual
benefits, only a total amount corresponding to 15 percent of the annual contractual
benefits shall be paid out in the first instance, provided that the conditions of payment
are fulfilled. The acknowledged balance of the debt may be paid from the global
guarantee on condition that the latter would not be exhausted at the end of its period
of validity. In the event that there are several creditors, the available balance of the
guarantee will be allocated proportionally between them.

3.7.038 A UCI Track Team whose guarantee is drawn upon shall be automatically suspended
if the guarantee is not made up to its full amount within one month.

3.7.038 Whenever a competent authority pronounces the opening of liquidation or bankruptcy

bis proceedings against the team representative, the National Federation may release
the bank guarantee in favour of the liquidation or bankruptcy administration, upon
request from the competent authority.

3.7.039 The creditor must submit his application to the National Federation for the guarantee
to be called up by 30 days before its expiry date at the latest. Documentary evidence
must be provided with the application. Failing this the National Federation is not
obliged to call up the guarantee.

Model bank guarantee

3.7.040 The present bank guarantee is issued under the terms of Article 3.7.030 of the Cycling
Regulations of the UNION CYCLISTE INTERNATIONALE for the purpose of
guaranteeing, within the limits set in those regulations, the payment of sums due by
the UCI Track Team [name] (team representative: [name of team representative]) to
riders and other creditors covered in article 3.7.031 of those Regulations as well as
the payment of expenses, indemnities, fines and sanctions or sentences imposed
under or by consequence of the regulations of the UCI.

The amount of the present Guarantee is limited to [currency] X].

The bank,
- Exact name;
- Full address to which any call on the guarantee can be sent;
- Telephone and fax numbers of the department of the bank which handles the
calling up of the guarantee;
- E-mail address.

hereby undertakes, on first demand and within fifteen days of receiving the demand,
to pay [the responsible National Federation of the UCI Track Team] any amount in
[currency] requested up to a maximum of [currency] X up to the exhaustion of the
present guarantee.

The aforementioned payments shall be made on reception of a simple request

regardless of any objection raised or exception taken by anyone whomsoever. The
request shall require no justification.

The present Guarantee shall remain in effect until [the last day of the third month
following the end of the relevant season]

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Any call on the present guarantee must be received by the bank no later than [last
day of the third month following the end of the relevant season].

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Chapter VIII CALENDAR

General observations
3.8.001 Track competitions are entered on the calendars in accordance with their
classification and criterias as per articles 3.8.003 and 3.8.005.

The UCI Management Committee allocate a classification in the international calendar

to each competition in accordance with the criteria which it shall draw up, taking into
account the criterias set in article 3.8.003.

(article introduced on 01.01.04)

3.8.001 Every entity organising a track competition shall conduct the event in strict compliance
bis with the UCI Constitution and UCI Regulations. All competitions registered on the UCI
Track Calendar must respect the UCI financial obligations (in particular calendar fee
and prize money) approved by the UCI Management Committee and published on
the UCI website.

Any new competition will be registered in Class 2 for one year of probation. From the
second edition, the organiser will be allowed to request an upgrade to Class 1.

The status of a competition in Class 1 or 2 is yearly evaluated. Upgrade is accepted

only if all the conditions are respected, that the organisation does not present any
major issue and after UCI approval.

(text modified on 15.03.16; 01.07.17; 25.10.21)

3.8.001 Class 1 competition may not be registered on the UCI Calendar after the prescribed
ter deadline.

Class 2 competition may be registered on the UCI Calendar after the prescribed
deadline as late entry. In this case, a minimum of three months between the
registration date and the actual date of the competition is required. A late registration
fee will apply as per the UCI financial obligations.

Modification in the entered events may be possible. In this case, a minimum of one
month between the registration date and the actual date of the event is required. A
late registration fee will apply for events entered after the prescribed deadline.

(article introduced on 15.03.16; modified on 05.03.18; 25.10.21)

3.8.002 Without prejudice to the provisions of article 1.2.014, if a competition registered in

class 1 as specified by article 3.8.003 is not held and did not obtain a UCI approval
beforehand, it shall be relegated to class 2 for the following year.

Similarly, if a Class 1 competition as specified in article 3.8.003 does not comply with
all the minimum requirements, the complete competition might be relegated to Class
2 the following year. If a specific event as specified in article 3.8.003 does not comply
with the minimum requirements, only this event might be relegated to Class 2 the
following year.

For Class 2 competition as specified in article 3.8.003 not complying with all the
minimum requirements, the complete competition might be relegated to national level
the following year. If a specific event as specified in article 3.8.003 does not comply

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with the minimum requirements, this event might directly be relegated to national level
and will not attribute UCI points.

Any organisation not fulfilling the requirements above will be individually evaluated by
a UCI working group.

(text modified on 01.01.04; 26.08.04; 15.03.16; 25.10.21)

World Calendar
3.8.003
Type of competition Criteria
Olympic Games - As per the regulations for cycling events at
the Olympic Games
UCI World Championships - As per World Championships regulations
UCI Nations Cup - As per articles 3.4.004 to 3.4.007
Continental Championships - See article 3.8.004
Regional Games
UCI Track Champions League As per the regulations for the UCI Track
Champions League
Class 1 Over the competition:
- CL1 events for Men Elite and Women Elite3)
- Additional events: for: Junior (M/W), U23
(M/W), or Para-cycling (minimum 1
category)4)
- Minimum 5 events2)
Per event:
- Minimum 4 participating nations1)
- No nation can represent more than 50
percent of the peloton
- A rider needs 10 Track UCI points to
register in Elite and U23 events5)
- Minimum distance as per UCI regulations
- Minimal number of riders per event Elite and
U23:6)
• Sprint : 8 riders (article 3.2.031)
• Keirin : 10 riders (article 3.2.135)
• Bunch races: 15 riders
• Madison: 10 teams
- Prize money for Elite events (as per the UCI
Financial Obligations)
Class 2 Over the competition:
- CL2 events for Men Elite or Women Elite
- Additional events for: Junior (M/W), U23
(M/W), Elite (M/W) or Para-cycling
(minimum 1 category)4)
- Minimum 3 events2)
Per event:
- Minimum 3 participating nations1)
- Minimum distance as per UCI regulations
- Minimal number of riders per event Elite and
U23:6)
• Sprint : 8 riders (article 3.2.031)
• Keirin : 10 riders (article 3.2.135)

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• Bunch races: 12 riders

• Madison: 8 teams
1)
In team events, if a team is composed of riders from different nations (mixed team),
the nation of the majority of riders shall prevail. In team events where no majority is
possible, the nation of the participating rider shall not count.
2)
Event = specialisations from the Elite World Championships programme, organised
in a category.
3)
Both categories must reach Class 1 requirements to maintain the event in class 1
the following year.
4)
Additional events can be of the competition class or lower (Class 1, Class 2 or
National)
5)
The rider needs 10 UCI points in any Elite UCI track ranking on the day of the race
to take part in Elite or U23 events. No minimum UCI points is necessary in Individual
Pursuit, Time Trial, Team Pursuit and Team Sprint or in Junior and Para-cycling
events.
6)
No minimum is necessary in other specialisation (Individual Pursuit, Time Trial,
Team Pursuit and Team Sprint)

(article modified on 01.01.04; 01.10.13; 3.03.14; 15.03.16; 05.03.18; 25.10.21)

3.8.004 To be able to be registered on the International Calendar, the Continental

Championships have to guarantee participation of riders of at least 6 federations of
that continent, exception being where the Continental Confederation does not have 6
federations.

To count for the qualification to the Elite World Championships as per article 9.2.027
and 9.2.027bis, the Elite Continental Championships (Men and Women) must be
scheduled after the last Elite World Championship or at least six weeks before the
next Elite World Championships.

(article modified on 01.01.04; 25.10.21)

National Calendars
3.8.005
Type of competition Participation
National Championship Governed by National Federations
Other events Governed by National Federations

(article introduced on 01.01.04)

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Chapter IX MASTERS
(chapter introduced on 10.06.05)

Participation in the track races of the UCI Masters World Championships

3.9.001 All 35 years old and older riders holding a master license shall be entitled to participate
in the UCI Masters World Championships, except the following:
1. Any rider who was a member of any track team registered with the UCI either
in the current year or in the current season. The season is the period referred
to in the second indent of article 3.3.003.
2. Any rider who has participated in any World Championships, Olympic Games,
Continental Championships, Regional Games or Nations Cup in the current
year, except for the races that are open to masters only.
3. [abrogated on 04.06.16]

(text modified on 19.09.06; 30.01.09; 04.06.16; 05.03.18)

Licenses
3.9.002 All applicants for the UCI Masters World Championships must present a valid license
to the competition’s race headquarters in order to be given a race number and be
permitted to participate. The license must have been issued by the rider’s UCI-
affiliated national federation and must be valid for an entire calendar year.

3.9.003 In races other than the UCI Masters World Championships, riders may participate with
a temporary or daily license, issued by their national federation.

The license must clearly state the starting and finishing dates of its period of validity.
The national federation shall make sure that the holder of a temporary license will, for
the duration of his license, benefit from the same insurance cover and other benefits
as those attached to an annual license.

UCI Masters World Championships

3.9.004 Riders entered to compete in the UCI Masters World Championships represent their
country but are permitted to wear the clothing of their own choice.

3.9.005 All the details applying specifically to each UCI Masters World Championships in each
of the categories must be obtained from the organiser or on the UCI internet site. The
events on the competition programme are defined by the UCI.

(text modified on 21.06.18)

3.9.006 UCI Masters World Championships are normally organized in age groups of five
years: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49 etc. Depending on the number of participants in each age
group, the latter may be regrouped with an adjoining age group, in which case one
single classification shall be drawn up.

There shall be no separate race for an age group if there are less than 12 participants
in mass start events (i.e. points race) or less than 8 participants in the other events.

For team events, a majority of the riders of a team shall have the same age group.
Only one rider maximum in each team may be older than the age group.

(text modified on 25.01.08; 30.01.09; 05.03.18; 21.06.18)

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Best Performances
3.9.007 The UCI shall draw up a list of the best performances for masters set in time trial, 200
metres, individual pursuit and the hour for all men’s and women’s age groups.

(text modified on 25.01.08; 17.10.2022)

3.9.008 The UCI must be informed of the best performances recorded in the UCI Masters
World Championships, using a confirmation request form for masters. The request
must be accompanied by the following documents: proof of electronic or manual time-
keeping; the place; the date and the nature of the competition; the result of the race
in which the performance was recorded. The form must be countersigned by a UCI
commissaire appointed for the event in question.

(article introduced on 13.06.08; modified on 17.10.2022)

3.9.009 The UCI must be informed of the best performances recorded in masters events,
using a confirmation request form for masters. The request must be accompanied by
the following documents: doping control form, proof of electronic or manual time-
keeping; the place; the date and the nature of the competition; the result of the race
in which the performance was recorded. The form must be countersigned by a UCI
commissaire appointed for the event in question.

(text modified on 19.09.06; 17.10.2022)

3.9.010 The UCI track commission must also be informed of best performances recorded out
of competition (ex.: best hour performance) using a confirmation request form. The
following documents must accompany the request: doping control form, proof of
electronic or manual time-keeping; the place; the date and nature of the performance.
The form must be countersigned by a UCI commissaire who attended the
performance.

3.9.011 The best performances shall be confirmed by the UCI.

(text modified on 17.10.22)

3.9.012 For anti-doping matters, see Part 14, and in all other respects, the rules for world
records apply (chapter V).

(text modified on 13.06.08)

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Chapter X RACE INCIDENTS AND SPECIFIC INFRINGEMENTS

(chapter introduced on 12.06.20)

§1 Race incidents concerning riders, teams and other licence holders in the context
of track competitions

General provisions
3.10.001 The infringements related to race incidents observed in the context of track events are
sanctioned as set out in the table of race incidents defined in article 3.10.008, in
accordance with article 12.4.001.

Warnings, relegations and disqualifications may also be imposed for non-regulation

sporting conduct that impacts, or has the potential to impact, the outcome of the race,
notwithstanding the fine provided for in article 3.10.008. Proper sporting conduct is
described in Part 3 Chapter 2 of these regulations.

Sanctions given by Commissaires shall be noted in the communiqué of the

Commissaires’ Panel and will be sent to the UCI.

3.10.002 The provisions of Part 12 of the UCI Regulations apply to infringements committed in the
context of track competitions.

Warnings - disqualification
3.10.003 Any offence not specifically penalised and any unsporting behaviour may be punished
by a warning. In bunch events, warning shall be indicated by a yellow flag.
Disqualification shall be indicated by a red flag. On each occasion the commissaires will
indicate at the same time the race number of the faulting rider. The warning and
disqualification are relative to one specific event only, notwithstanding the fine provided
for in article 3.10.008.

If a rider is relegated in the event, that relegation may also carry with it a warning,
depending on the gravity, intent and impact of the fault. A rider receiving a second
warning, or being relegated for the third time, is disqualified.

(text modified on 26.08.04;10.06.05; 01.02.11, 01.10.19; 12.06.20)

3.10.003 Subject to the limitations imposed by article 3.2.011, for any irregularities noted during
bis a competition:
• the President of the Commissaires’ Panel may issue a warning;
• every individual Commissaire may request the President of the Commissaires’
Panel to issue a warning. In such cases, the President of the Commissaires’ Panel
shall be the final decision maker on whether to issue the warning;
• the Commissaires’ Panel may issue a warning.
The Judge-Referee may issue warnings as described in article 3.2.011.
The licence holder is directly informed of warnings verbally, or by displaying his race
number together with a yellow flag after the warning has been issued. An additional
sanction may be applied by the person issuing the warning if the irregularity for which
the warning was issued during the race turns out to be an infringement related to a
race incident.
Warnings shall be noted in the communiqué of the Commissaires’ Panel and will be sent
to the UCI.

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Relegations
3.10.004 Subject to the limitations imposed by article 3.2.011, for any irregularities noted during
a competition:
• the President of the Commissaires’ Panel may issue a relegation;
• every individual commissaire may request the President of the Commissaires’ Panel
to issue a relegation. In such cases, the President of the Commissaires’ Panel shall
be the final decision maker on whether to issue the relegation;
• the Commissaires’ Panel may issue a relegation.
The Judge-Referee may issue relegations as described in article 3.2.011.
The person issuing the relegation shall at the same time decide whether or not to also
issue a warning for that irregularity. In such as case, the communication of the warning
will be according to article 3.10.003.
The licence holder is directly informed of relegations verbally after the relegation has
been issued. An additional sanction may be applied by the person issuing the
relegation, possibly together with a warning, if the irregularity for which the relegation
was issued during the race turns out to be an infringement related to a race incident.
Relegations shall be noted in the communiqué of the Commissaires’ Panel and will be
sent to the UCI.

Penalties and sanctions imposed by the Commissaires’ Panel

3.10.005 Without prejudice to the sanctions of the table below, any licence holder who is involved
in a serious race incident may be immediately disqualified by the Commissaires’ Panel
or in the cases described in article 3.2.011, by the Judge-Referee.

In the case of behaviour which represents an infringement that can be referred to the
Disciplinary Commission under the terms of articles 12.4.002 and subsequent, the
licence holder may be summoned to appear before the Disciplinary Commission.

3.10.006 Without prejudice to the competence of the Disciplinary Commission to impose sanctions
for the same circumstances, if applicable, in the case of the infringement of articles
12.4.002 and subsequent, the race incidents described by the table below shall be
sanctioned by the Commissaires.

3.10.007 The table below applies to all track competitions. However, for national calendar races,
the respective national federations can set lower fines than those stipulated in Column 3
of the table, which includes ‘’other competitions’’.

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3.10.008 Table of race incidents and specific infringements relating to track competitions

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3

Olympic Games Junior World Championships Class 1 and 2 Men, Junior
Elite World Championships Continental Championships Class 1 and 2 Women, Junior
Nations Cup Continental Games National events
Class 1 and 2 Men, U23 and Elite Other events
Class 1 and 2 Women, U23 and
Elite
Para-cycling:
Para-cycling: Other competitions
Paralympic Games
World Championships
World Nations Cup

1. Procedures at the official meeting and ceremonies

1.1 Failing to attend official Rider: 500 fine and forfeiture of Rider: 200 fine and forfeiture of Rider: 100 fine and forfeiture of
ceremonies (including press prizes and points for respective prizes and points for respective prizes and points for respective
conference, etc.) UCI rankings earned during the UCI rankings earned during the UCI rankings earned during the
event. event. event.
1.2 Non-compliant clothing Rider: 500 fine per rider involved Rider: 200 fine per rider involved Rider: 100 fine per rider involved
during podium and protocol
ceremonies
1.3 Failing to attend required Team Manager: 300 fine Team Manager: 200 fine Team Manager: 100 fine
Team Managers’ meeting

2. Equipment and innovations

2.1 Attempting to start a race Rider: Start refused Rider: Start refused Rider: Start refused
with a bicycle that does not
comply with the regulations
2.2 Starting a race on a bicycle Team: 200 fine and warning Team: 100 fine and warning Team: 50 fine and warning
that has not been checked
by the Commissaires for
that race

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2.3 Use of a bicycle that does Rider: 500 fine and disqualification Rider: 200 fine and disqualification Rider: 100 fine and disqualification
not comply with the
regulations
2.4 Use or presence of a bicycle Rider: Disqualification Rider: Disqualification Rider: Disqualification
that does not comply with Team: Disqualification Team: Disqualification Team: Disqualification
article 1.3.010
2.5 Use of a prohibited remote Rider: Start refused, or Rider: Start refused, or Rider: Start refused, or
communication system by a disqualification disqualification disqualification
rider Team Manager/Coach: Exclusion Team Manager/Coach: Exclusion Team Manager/Coach: Exclusion
2.6 Use of an electronic device Rider: Start refused, or Rider: Start refused, or Rider: Start refused, or
with display on a bicycle disqualification disqualification disqualification
that can be read by a rider
during a race
2.7 Use of a technical Rider: Start refused, or Rider: Start refused, or Rider: Start refused, or
innovation, innovative disqualification disqualification disqualification
clothing or equipment not
yet approved by the UCI
during an event
2.8 Evading, refusing or Rider: Disqualification Rider: Disqualification Rider: Disqualification
obstructing an equipment/ Other team member: Exclusion Other team member: Exclusion Other team member: Exclusion
clothing check .
2.9 Modifying equipment/ Rider: 500 fine and disqualification Rider: 200 fine and disqualification Rider: 100 fine and disqualification
clothing to be used in a race Other team member: 500 fine and Other team member: 200 fine and Other team member: 100 fine and
after it has been checked by exclusion exclusion exclusion
the Commissaires for that
race
2.10 Carrying equipment on the Rider: Start refused, or 300 fine, Rider: Start refused, or 200 fine, Rider: Start refused, or 100 fine,
bicycle or rider that falls, or and/or warning or disqualification and/or warning or disqualification and/or warning or disqualification
can fall onto the track during
a race
2.11 Use of forbidden onboard Rider: Elimination or Rider: Elimination or Rider: Elimination or
technology device disqualification disqualification disqualification
Other team member: Exclusion Other team member: Exclusion Other team member: Exclusion

3. Riders’ clothing and rider identification

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3.1 Use of non-compliant Rider: 200 to 500* fine, and/or Rider: 100 to 300 fine*, and/or Rider: 50 to 100 fine*, and/or start
clothing (form, colour, start refused or disqualification start refused or disqualification refused or disqualification
layout)
3.2 Rider at the start without Rider: Start refused Rider: Start refused Rider: Start refused
mandatory helmet
3.3 Rider taking off mandatory Rider: 200 fine and disqualification Rider: 100 fine and disqualification Rider: 50 fine and disqualification
helmet during the race
3.4 Rider taking off mandatory Rider: 200 fine, and/or warning or Rider: 100 fine, and/or warning or Rider: 50 fine, and/or warning or
helmet after passing the disqualification disqualification disqualification
finish line
3.5 Body number replicated on Rider: Start refused Rider: Start refused Rider: Start refused
a medium other than that
provided by the organiser
3.6 Body number or Rider: 200 to 500 fine * Rider: 100 to 200 fine * Rider: 50 to 100 fine *
transponder missing, not
visible, modified, incorrectly
positioned
3.7 Incorrect body number or Rider: 200 to 500 fine * Rider: 100 to 200 fine * Rider: 50 to 100 fine *
incorrect transponder
3.8 Different clothing (jersey, Rider: 200 fine per rider involved Rider: 100 fine per rider involved Rider: 50 per rider involved
shorts, skinsuit) for the
different riders of a team
3.9 Wearing tinted glasses or Rider: 200 Rider: 200 Rider: 200
visors while seated in the
waiting area for a race
3.10 Riders in the same team Rider: 100 fine per rider involved Rider: 100 fine per rider involved Rider: 50 fine per rider involved
and race failing to wear a and/or warning and/or warning and/or warning
distinguishing item on them

4. Irregular feeding
4.1 Unauthorised feeding Rider: 200 fine Rider: 100 fine Rider: 50 fine
Other licence holder: 200 fine Other licence holder: 100 fine Other licence holder: 50 fine

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5. Non-regulation movement of riders on the track – For particularly serious cases, in addition to any warning, relegation or
disqualification that may be issued
5.1 Deviation from the chosen Rider: 200 fine Rider: 100 fine Rider: 50 fine
line that obstructs or
endangers another rider or
irregular sprint (including
pulling the jersey or saddle
of another rider, moving
down to quickly on another
rider
5.2 Non-regulation use of the Rider: 200 fine Rider: 100 fine Rider: 50 fine
blue band during the race
5.3 Non-regulation movement Rider: 200 fine Rider: 100 fine Rider: 50 fine
of a rider during the race
that obstructs a rider, or
prevents that rider from
passing
5.4 Irregular movement causing Rider: 200 to 500* fine Rider: 200 fine Rider: 100 fine
the crash of a rider
5.5 Attempting to have a race Rider: 200 to 500* fine Rider: 100 to 200* fine Rider: 50 to 100* fine
stopped Other licence holder: 200 fine Other licence holder: 200 fine Other licence holder: 200 fine

6. Irregular behaviour, in particular behaviour that affords a team or rider a sporting advantage or that is dangerous
6.1 Rider refusing to quit the Rider: 200 fine, and Rider: 100 fine and disqualification Rider: 50 fine, and disqualification
race after being withdrawn disqualification
by the Commissaires
6.2 Rider refusing to quit the Rider: 200 to 500* fine Rider: 100 to 200* fine Rider: 50 to 100 fine
race after being disqualified
by Commissaires

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6.3 Encouraging a rider to Other licence holder: 500 fine and Other licence holder: 200 fine and Other licence holder: 100 fine and
remain in the race or on the exclusion exclusion exclusion
track after they have been
withdrawn or disqualified by
the Commissaires
6.4 Cheating, attempted Rider: 500 fine for each rider Rider: 200 fine for each rider Rider: 100 fine for each rider
cheating, collusion between involved involved involved
riders or other licence
holders who are involved or Other licence holder: 500 fine Other licence holder: 200 fine Other licence holder: 100 fine
complicit. For particularly
serious cases, in addition to
any warning, relegation or
disqualification that may be
issued
6.5 Unauthorised person on the Other licence holder: 200 fine and Other licence holder: 100 fine and Other licence holder: 50 fine and
safety zone during a race warning warning warning
6.6 Team personnel or Other licence holder: 500 fine, and Other licence holder: 300 fine, and Other licence holder: 200 fine, and
equipment blocking access in serious cases, or for second in serious cases, or for second in serious cases, or for second
to the track
offence, exclusion offence, exclusion offence, exclusion

7. Failure to respect instructions, improper or dangerous behaviour; damage to the environment or the image of the sport
7.1 Failing to respect the Rider: 100 to 500* fine Rider: 100 to 200* fine Rider: 50 to 100* fine
instructions of the organiser Other licence holder: 200 to 500* Other licence holder: 100 to 200* Other licence holder: 50 to 100*
or commissaires fine fine fine

7.2 Failing to respect Rider: 200 to 500* fine Rider: 100 to 200* fine Rider: 50 to 100* fine
instructions regarding Other licence holder: 200 to 500* Other licence holder: 100 to 200* Other licence holder: 100 to 200*
participation and conduct fine fine fine
during the official training
and warm-up sessions

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7.3 Use of a road bike on the Rider: 100 to 200* fine Rider: 100 to 200* fine Rider: 50 to 100* fine
track or safety zone during
any part of the competition
program (including official
training sessions, warm-up
sessions, etc)
7.4 Failing to exit the track in a Rider: 200 to 500* fine Rider: 100 to 200* fine Rider: 50 to 100* fine
proper manner after the
event (too many warm-down
laps, using the wrong gate,
etc)
7.5 Being late at the start, Rider: 100 to 500* fine, and/or Rider: 100 to 200* fine, and/or Rider: 50 to 100* fine, and/or
including not having warning or elimination warning or elimination warning or elimination
appropriate spares at the Other licence holder: 200 to 500* Other licence holder: 200 to 500* Other licence holder: 200 to 500*
start that leads to the delay fine fine fine
of the start
7.6 Qualified or entered for a Rider: 100 to 500* fine, and Rider: 100 to 200* fine, and Rider: 50 to 100* fine, and
round of an event but not disqualification from competition disqualification from competition disqualification from competition
starting without regulatory
justification
7.7 Failing to maintain proper Rider: 100 to 500* fine, and/or Rider: 100 to 200* fine, and/or Rider: 50 to 100* fine, and/or
control of the bicycle warning or disqualification warning or disqualification warning or disqualification
7.8 Behaviour that causes Rider or any other license holder: Rider or any other license holder: Rider or any other license holder:
damage to the environment 200 to 500* fine and/or warning or 100 to 500* fine and/or warning or 50 to 100* fine and/or warning or
disqualification disqualification disqualification

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8. Assault, intimidation, insults, threats, improper conduct (including pulling the jersey or saddle of another rider, blow with the
helmet, knee, elbow, shoulder, foot or hand, etc.), or behaviour that is indecent or that endangers others. For particularly serious
cases, in addition to any warning, relegation or disqualification that may be issued.
8.1 Between riders or directed at a Riders: 200 to 1,000* fine per Riders: 100 to 500* fine per Riders: 50 to 200* fine per
rider infringement infringement infringement
Other licence holder: 500 to Other licence holder: 200 to Other licence holder: 200 fine
2,000* fine 1,000* fine
In addition to the above provisions, in serious cases, in cases of repeated infringement or aggravating
circumstances or if an infringement offers an advantage, the Commissaires’ Panel may exclude a licence
holder from the competition.
8.2 Directed at any other person Rider: 200 to 1,000* fine per Rider: 100 to 5000* fine per Rider: 50 to 200* fine per
(including spectators) infringement infringement infringement
Other licence holder: 500 to 2,000 Other licence holder: 200 to 1,000 Other licence holder: 200 fine
fine* fine*
In addition to the above provisions, in serious cases, in cases of repeated infringement or aggravating
circumstances or if an infringement offers an advantage, the Commissaires’ Panel may exclude a licence
holder from the competition.
8.3 Unseemly or inappropriate Rider or any other licence holder: Rider or any other licence holder: Rider or any other licence holder:
behaviour (for example, 200 to 500 fine* 100 to 200 fine* 50 to 100 fine*
undressing in public in the Note: The penalty is applied to the team if the licence holder cannot be specifically identified
infield of a velodrome)

* When there is a scale of sanctions, the commissaire must take into account any extenuating or aggravating circumstances, including:
- Whether the sanction follows a warning;
- Whether the licence holder has already been sanctioned for the same infringement during the same competition;
- Whether the infringement afforded the licence holder an advantage;
- Whether the infringement led to a dangerous situation for the licence holder or others;
- Whether the infringement happened at a key moment of the race;
- Any other extenuating or aggravating circumstances according to the commissaire’s judgement.

(text modified on 10.06.21)

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3.10.008 Unless otherwise stated, sanctions are to be applied “per infringement” and “for the
bis licence holder involved”. When a penalty is imposed regarding “points from UCI
rankings”, the points will be removed from the event specific UCI rankings in which the
rider/team may be ranked. As a consequence, the sanction will also impact other UCI
rankings that are calculated on the basis of the points scored by the rider/team in an
event ranking.

Unless otherwise stated, sanctions for a Team Manager and/or Coach are given to the
Team Manager in charge of the team.

If a licence holder cannot be specifically identified by the Commissaire(s), a fine may be

imposed directly on the team or the Team Manager in charge of the team.

Upon the request of the sanctioned licence holder, the President of the Commissaires’
Panel will provide the reasoning behind the sanction applied.

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Appendix 1

UCI REQUEST FOR WORLD RECORD / BEST PERFORMANCE HOMOLOGATION

Category  MEN  ELITE  JUNIOR  MASTERS
 WOMEN  ELITE  JUNIOR  MASTERS
Age group
Specialisation/Distance
Start (standing or flying)

Performance
Date of performance

COMPLETE NAME OF THE RIDER:

Nationality
UCI ID
Date of birth

VELODROME:
Location of Track
(City and Country)
Track Measurement (m)
Material
Covered or Open
UCI Homologation Date

Laboratory in charge of Doping Control analysis

Time of the attempt or event
During an event or Special Attempt
Resume of record

Attestation of the result by Officials: We, the undersigned officials confirm that the record information as set out within
this document was achieved according to the UCI Regulation.
Position Family Name Given Name Signature
UCI International Commissaires

Official Timekeepers

(manual)
(electronic)
UCI Doping Control Agent
To be enclosed – Print out electronic timing slips
– Doping control form (if available)
– Material approval (confirmation sent from UCI Material Department 15 days before at the latest)

Place and date:

UCI International Commissaire Signature:

Date of the request sent to UCI:

(The request SHALL REACH the UCI no later than 1 month after the performance - Immediate notification by email to UCI)
NB: This document is established in accordance with the world records / best performances regulations.

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