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PART II - ROAD RACES Rules amendments applying on 1.01.2026

Chapter I CALENDAR AND PARTICIPATION

Mixed Teams

2.1.004 A mixed team is composed exclusively of riders belonging to different club teams eligible for participation according to article 2.1.005 and registered for a specific event.

Riders registered with UCI teams are not authorised to be part of a mixed team. Teams registered with the UCI are not authorised to form mixed teams.

The same mixed team shall not be authorised to take part in more than one event per season, unless authorised by the UCI prior to the organiser ’ s enrolment confirmation.

Riders of a mixed team shall wear the same jersey, which may bear advertising for their usual sponsor. It may not be a national jersey. The name of the mixed team shall be composed of the names of the riders ’ club teams.

A mixed team shall be composed exclusively of riders originating from a maximum of two distinct teams or clubs, both of which must be eligible to participate in accordance with Article 2.1.005.

A mixed team may be registered for only one event per year and shall be designated in the event by the combination of the names of the constituent teams, followed by the word "mix".

Each team forming the mixed team must enter, for the event in question, a minimum of two riders from its regular roster.

The two teams forming the mixed team must be of the same nationality, unless one of them is a club established outside of Europe; in such case, the difference in nationality shall be permitted.

A mixed team may also be composed of two national teams. In this case, each national team must enter at least two riders for the event.

The participation of riders licensed with a team registered with the UCI is prohibited within a mixed team. Likewise, UCI-registered teams are not permitted to form a mixed team.

Riders participating as part of a mixed team shall wear the jersey of their regular team or club.

(text modified on 1.01.99; 1.01.05; 28.04.05; 1.01.07; 12.06.20; 01.01.25; 1.01.26).

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Junior Development Teams

2.1.004bis A junior development team shall be established for a duration of one year with the purpose of participating in junior events, in accordance with the provisions of Article 2.1.005.

The junior development team shall be registered by the National Federation corresponding to the majority nationality of its riders, and in accordance with the procedures set out in the specifications defined by that federation.

The team must be managed by a club duly affiliated with the relevant National Federation, or by a team registered with the UCI in one of the following categories: UCI WorldTeam, UCI Women’s WorldTeam, UCI ProTeam or UCI Women’s ProTeam. The managing entity shall assume full administrative and sporting responsibility for the team.

The UCI or Continental Confederations may establish a junior development team comprising primarily athletes from emerging cycling nations, as part of a specific development policy for cycling.

Given its international nature and in the interest of fairness among nations, such a team shall be considered as having neither a nationality nor an affiliated National Federation. It shall be registered for events under the banner of the UCI World Cycling Centre or the relevant Continental Confederation.

The team may include up to a maximum of fifteen riders, all registered for the entirety of the current season.

The calendar of events in which the team will participate shall be established in consultation with the National Federation.

The team must adopt a single official name and use a single jersey for the entire season.

National Federations shall inform the UCI of the list of junior development teams registered within their federation no later than 1 March.

The UCI shall publish on its website the list of teams communicated by the National Federations.

(Article introduced on 1.01.26)

2.1.005 International races and participation

International
Calendar		 Categor
y of
event		 Class Participation
Olympic games ME
WE		 JO -As per part XI
World championships ME
WE
MU
WU
MJ
WJ		 CM -National teams, in accordance with
the world championships (see part
IX)

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International
Calendar		 Categor
y of
event		 Class Participation
Continental
championships		 ME
WE
MU
WU		 CC -National teams, in accordance with
the continental championships (see
part X)
Continental games MJ
WJ		 JC -National teams, in accordance with
the specific regulations of the event
Regional games JR -National teams, in accordance with
the regional games (see part X)
UCI WorldTour ME 1.UWT
2.UWT		 -UCI WorldTeams (see Art. 2.15.127)
-Invited UCI ProTeams
-National team of the organising
country in events determined by the
PCC
UCI Europe Tour ME 1.Pro
2.Pro		 -UCI WorldTeams (max 72%)
-UCI ProTeams
-UCI continental teams of the country
(1)
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
of the country(1)
-Foreign UCI continental teams
(max. 2)(1)
-National team of the country of the
organiser
1.1
2.1		 -UCI WorldTeams (max 50%)
-UCI ProTeams
-UCI continental teams
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
-National teams

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International
Calendar		 Categor
y of
event		 Class Participation
1.2
2.2		 -UCI ProTeams of the country
-UCI foreign UCI ProTeams (max. 2)
-UCI continental teams
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
-National teams
-Regional and club teams
MU 1.2U
2.2U		 - UCI ProTeams of the country
- UCI foreign UCI ProTeams (max. 2)
-UCI continental teams
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
-National teams
Regional and club teams
Ncup
1.2
Ncup
2.2		 - National teams
- Regional and club teams (max 16%)
(2)
- Mixed teams
UCI America Tour
UCI Asia Tour
UCI Oceania Tour
UCI Africa Tour		 ME 1.Pro
2.Pro		 -UCI WorldTeams (max 72%)
-UCI ProTeams
-UCI continental teams(1)
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
(1)
-National teams
1.1
2.1		 -UCI WorldTeams (max 50%)
-UCI ProTeams
-UCI continental teams
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
-National teams

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International
Calendar		 Categor
y of
event		 Class Participation
1.2
2.2		 -UCI ProTeams
-UCI continental teams
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
-National teams
-Regional and club teams
-African mixed teams(3)
MU 1.2U
2.2U		 - UCI ProTeams of the country
-UCI continental teams
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
-National teams
-Regional and club teams
-Mixed teams
Ncup
1.2
Ncup
2.2		 - National teams
- Regional and club teams (max 16%)
(2)
- Mixed teams
Women Elite WE 1.WWT
2.WWT		 -UCI Women’s WorldTeams (min 8)
-UCI Women’s ProTeams
-National team from the country of
the organiser with the agreement of
the UCI (4)
1.Pro
2.Pro		 - UCI Women’s WorldTeams (min 4)
- UCI Women’s ProTeams
- UCI women’s continental teams
- UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
- National teams
1.1
2.1		 -UCI Women’s WorldTeams (min 1,
max 7)
-UCI Women’s ProTeams
-UCI women’s continental teams
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
-National teams
-Regional and club teams

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International
Calendar		 Categor
y of
event		 Class Participation
WE
WU		 1.2
2.2		 -UCI Women’s ProTeams
-UCI women’s continental teams
-UCI cyclo-cross professional teams
-National teams(5)
-Regional and club teams(5)
-Mixed teams(5)
Men Junior MJ 1.Ncup
2.Ncup		 -National teams
-Regional and club teams (max 16%)
(2)
-Mixed teams
1.1
2.1		 -National teams
-Regional and club teams
-Mixed teams
- Junior development teams
Women Junior WJ 1.Ncup
2.Ncup		 -National teams
-Regional and club teams
-Mixed teams
1.1
2.1		 -National teams
-Regional and club teams
-Mixed teams WJ 1
- Junior development teams

(1) In order to compete in a UCI ProSeries event, UCI Continental Teams and UCI cyclocross professional teams must contribute to the programme for the fight against doping related to UCI ProSeries events as provided in the Financial Obligations published on the UCI website; the teams concerned will be included in a list published on the UCI website.

(2) Only regional and club teams from the country of the organiser or border country and only if the national team of the country of the regional or club team is also taking part in the event.

(3) only for UCI Africa Tour.

(4)If thirty days prior to the event, the number of confirmed teams remains below the minimum required, and subject to the organiser providing evidence to the UCI that all UCI Women’s WorldTeams and UCI Women’s ProTeams have been duly invited to participate in the event, the UCI may authorise the organiser, as a first step, to invite UCI Women’s Continental Teams registered in the host country, and as a second step, to invite any other UCI Women’s Continental Teams..

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(5) Women of the second year of Junior may be included in these teams, provided they have authorisation from the National Federation that issued their license.

In order to compete in a UCI WorldTour race, riders must have submitted accurate and up-to-date whereabouts information to an anti-doping organisation for a minimum period of 6 weeks and have been subject to testing in accordance with the athlete biological passport programme as implemented by the UCI.

(text modified on 1.01.99; 1.01.05; 1.01.06; 1.10.06; 25.09.07; 1.01.08; 1.1.09; 1.07.09; 1.10.09; 1.10.10; 1.07.11; 1.07.12; 1.10.13; 1.01.14; 1.01.15; 1.01.16; 12.01.17; 1.02.17; 1.01.18; 23.10.19; 1.01.20; 9.11.20; 1.01.24; 1.07.24,1.01.25; 20.10.25; 1.01.26).

Chapter II GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 2 Organisation

Conduct of riders

2.2.025 Riders may not jettison food, bonk-bags, feeding bottles, clothes, etc. outside of the litter zones provided by the organiser.

The rider must safely and exclusively deposit their waste on the sides of the road in the litter zones provided by the organiser. The rider may not jettison anything on the roadway itself. The rider may also dispose of bottles and clothing to team cars or organisation vehicles or with the team staff in charge of riders’ feeding.

In the event of a heat wave, exceptional measures may be put in place by the president of the commissaires' panel in consultation with the organiser. Other exceptional situations where a rider may dispose of bottles is left to commissaires’ discretion.

It is forbidden to carry and/or use glass objects.

Riders must not hold onto a vehicle or push off against a vehicle in order to gain a significant advantage. In addition to the sanction provided for in article 2.12.007, the disciplinary commission may impose a suspension of up to one month as well as a fine of CHF 200 to 5’000.

Use of sidewalks, paths, cycle paths or verges

It is strictly prohibited to use sidewalks, paths or cycle paths that do not form part of the course as defined in article 2.2.015, separated by kerbs, verges, level changes or other physical features.

If a dangerous situation is created inter alia for other riders, spectators or race personnel by such action or if such action procures a significant advantage over other riders, the rider will be sanctioned in accordance with article 2.12.007.

Position on the bicycle

Riders must observe the standard position as defined by article 1.3.008. Sitting on the bicycle’s top tube or other positions such as push against the front of the saddle are prohibited. Furthermore, using the forearms as a point of support on the handlebar is prohibited except in time trials where such support is only permitted on fixed additional time trial extension handlebars.

(text modified on 1.01.15; 1.01.18; 1.01.19; 1.04.21; 17.04.21; 1.01.26).

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2.2.029bis Protocol for discussions regarding extreme weather and the riders’ safety during events

The purpose of the protocol is to prevent and/or address incidents or problems relating to extreme weather conditions or riders’ safety during events.

The protocol shall be applied:

  • In UCI WorldTour events,

  • In UCI Women’s WorldTour events,

  • In UCI ProSeries events,

  • In Men Elite Class 1 events with at least 8 UCI WorldTeams and

  • UCI ProTeams at the start,

  • In Women Elite Class 1 events with a least 6 UCI Women’s WorldTeams and UCI Women’s ProTeams at the start.

All other road events are equally recommended to refer to the procedures set out in the protocol when appropriate.

The protocol for discussions regarding extreme weather and the riders’ safety during events is appended to this section (Annex B). A document specifies the conditions for discussing the measures to be applied during events organized in high temperature (Annex C).

(article introduced on 1.01.16; and modified on 23.10.19; 11.02.20; 5.02.24; 1.01.26).

2.2.035bis Regulator

1. Definition

The regulator is a person appointed by the organiser as part of its organisation staff who oversees the safety of the riders during the event and the smooth running of the event.

The regulator shall travel as a passenger on a motorbike driven by an experienced pilot.

Two regulators are mandatory in UCI WorldTour and UCI Women’s WorldTour events. At least one regulator is mandatory in UCI ProSeries and Class 1 events. For all other events, the presence of a regulator is strongly recommended.

2. Qualifications

The regulator must:

  • Be licensed with a National Federation,

  • Have significant experience in cycling events, ideally as a former rider or with equivalent expertise,

  • Have significant knowledge of the UCI regulations and the various guides published by the UCI, and

  • Know the specific regulations for the event.

3. Role

The role of the regulator is defined in the Regulator's Guide on Road Events published by the UCI

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4. Identification

The regulator must be clearly identifiable through specific red attire as determined by the event organisation.

5. Collaboration

The regulator shall work in close collaboration with the event safety manager, the motorcycle commissaires, and other event stakeholders to ensure the safety and smooth running of the race.

(article introduced on 1.01.26)

§ 4 Circulation during the race

(numbering of the paragraph modified on 4.05.16)

Passengers

2.2.041 All passengers of vehicles shall equally ensure that they act in a prudent manner to safeguard the safety of riders in the race, spectators and other vehicles. In doing so, they shall not make any gestures, manipulate any objects or give any instructions to drivers which are susceptible of causing a risk for safety

(text modified on 4.05.16; 1.01.26).

  • 2.2.043 All licence-holders shall be liable for their own actions with regard to article 2.2.041.

In the event the passenger of a team car is not a licence-holder, the sports director shall be liable for any infringement of article 2.2.041.

In the event the passenger of a press vehicle is not a licence-holder, both the accredited person responsible for the vehicle and the driver shall be liable for infringements of article 2.2.041.

In the event the passenger of any other vehicle is not a licence-holder, the driver shall be liable for infringements of article 2.2.041.

(text modified on 1.01.05; 1.01.13; 4.05.16; 1.01.26).

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Chapter IV INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIALS

Start

  • 2.4.010 All riders must shall present themselves for checks on their bicycles with their equipment at the bike check area no later than 15 10 minutes before their scheduled start time. Before the start, an additional check can be done. This check is mandatory and must be passed before the rider is allowed to start. After this final check, riders must remain within the controlled area, composed of the bike check, warm-up and waiting areas, until their start.

An optional pre-check session may be made available by the Commissaires at a designated time earlier in the day or the day before. This session is informal and intended to assist teams with the preparation of equipment. No decisions shall be made on the right to use equipment or not and the pre-check shall not replace the mandatory final check.

(text modified on 1.01.04; 1.07.11; 1.07.12; 1.01.26).

Chapter V TEAM TIME TRIALS

Starting Order

  • 2.5.008 Teams shall set off at identical intervals. Nevertheless this interval may be increased between the teams starting last. The interval between teams shall be no less than 4 minutes.

The UCI may decide to reduce the interval to less than 4 minutes upon request and if justified by relevant reasons. The organiser of the event and any other stakeholder involved in the event may apply for such reduction and submit relevant documentation for assessment of the application by the UCI.

Applications from the organiser of the event must in principle be submitted prior to the publication of the technical guide. If the application is accepted, the details must be included in the special regulations of the event.

In case an application is approved after the publication of the technical guide, the details must be published in a race communique prior to the start of the stage.

(text modified on 1.01.26).

Start

  • 2.5.009 The riders of each team shall present themselves with their equipment at the bike check point area no later than 15 minutes before their team scheduled start time of the team. Before the start, an additional check can be done. T his check is mandatory and must be passed before the rider is allowed to start. After this final check, riders must remain within the controlled area, composed of the bike check, warm-up and waiting areas, until their start.

An optional pre-check session may be made available by the Commissaires at a designated time earlier in the day or the day before. This session is informal and intended to assist teams with the preparation of equipment. No decisions shall be made on the right to use equipment or not and the pre-check shall not replace the mandatory final check.

(text modified on 1.01.05; 1.07.12; 1.01.19; 1.01.26).

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Chapter XII RACE INCIDENTS AND SPECIFIC INFRINGEMENTS BY ORGANISERS

(chapter introduced on 1.01.19).

  • § 1 Race incidents in the context of road events

General provisions

2.12.001 Infringements related to race incidents concerning riders, teams, and o ther licence holders and, where applicable, accredited individuals, observed in the context of road events are sanctioned by commissaires as set out in the table of race incidents in article 2.12.007, in accordance with article 12.4.001.

Sanctions given by commissaires shall be noted in the communiqué of the commissaires’ panel and will be sent to the UCI.

Certain infringements of the table of race incidents may be sanctioned by the Disciplinary Commission in accordance with article 12.5.004.

(text modified on 01.08.24; 1.01.26)

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Chapter XII RACE INCIDENTS AND SPECIFIC INFRINGEMENTS BY ORGANISERS

§ 1 Race incidents in the context of road events

2.12.007 Table of race incidents relating to road events

2.
Equipment and i		 nnovations
2.1.
Rider attempting to start
a race or stage with a
bicycle that does not comply
with the regulations		 Rider:Start refused Rider:Start refused Rider:Start refused
2.2 Use of a bicycle that does
not
comply
with
the
regulations		 Rider:Elimination or
disqualification
Team: CHF 1,000 fine		 Rider:Elimination or
disqualification
Team: CHF 500 fine		 Rider:Elimination or
disqualification
Team: CHF 200 fine
2.3 Use or presence of a bicycle
that does not comply with
article
1.3.010
(cf.
art.
12.4.003)		 Rider:Elimination or
disqualification
Team:Elimination or
disqualification		 Rider:Elimination or
disqualification
Team:Elimination or
disqualification		 Rider:Elimination or
disqualification
Team:Elimination or
disqualification
2.4 Use of a prohibited remote
communication system by a
rider		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Sport Director:Exclusion
Team vehicles:Exclusion		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Sport Director:Exclusion
Team vehicles:Exclusion		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Sport Director:Exclusion
Team vehicles:Exclusion
2.5 Use
of
a
technical
innovation,
innovative
clothing or equipment not
yet approved by the UCI
during anevent		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.

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2.6 Evading, refusing or obstructing
an equipment check
Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Other team member:Exclusion		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Other team member:Exclusion		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Other team member:Exclusion
2.7 Use of forbidden onboard
technology device		 Rider: Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Other team member:Exclusion		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Other team member:Exclusion		 Rider:Start refused, elimination or
disqualification.
Other team member:Exclusion
2.8 Intentional misuse of
equipment and/or use of equipmen
that is damaged or impaired		 t
Rider: CHF 200 fine and/or
elimination or disqualification
and/or yellow card		 Rider: CHF 100 fine and/or
elimination or disqualification
and/or yellow card		 Rider: CHF 50 fine and/or
elimination or disqualification

9. Specific sanctions for time trials

9.1.1. Starting on a bicycle that
has not been checked by the
commissaires in an individual
time trial		 Rider:Elimination or
disqualification
Team:CHF 1,000 fine		 Rider:Elimination or
disqualification
Team:CHF 500 fine		 Rider: Elimination or
disqualification
Team:CHF 200 fine
9.1.2. Starting on a bicycle that
has not been checked by the
commissaires in a team time trial		 Team:CHF 1,000 fine and
elimination or disqualification		 Team:CHF 500 fine and
elimination or disqualification		 Team:CHF 200 fine and
elimination or disqualification
9.2 Bicycles and equipment not
presented for checking at least10
minutes before a rider’s start time
in an individual time trial, and 15
minutes before a team’s start time
in a team time trial.		 Rider:CHF 500 fine per rider
involved
Sport Director:CHF 500 fine per
rider involved		 Rider:CHF 200 fine per rider
involved
Sport Director:CHF 200 fine per
rider involved		 Rider: CHF 50 fine per rider
involved
Sport Director:CHF 50 fine per
rider involved

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Annex B Protocol for discussions regarding extreme weather and the riders’ safety during events

1. Background

A working group made up of representatives from the UCI, riders (CPA), teams (AIGCP) and organisers (AIOCC) agreed an action plan in the event of extreme weather conditions or concerns or an incident relating to rider’s safety during road cycling events.

The group considered the health and safety of the riders to be the absolute priority.

This document forms an integral part of the UCI Regulations and is applied in accordance with article 2.2.029 bis.

2. Application The protocol applies in the following circumstances:

2.1 When extreme weather conditions are anticipated prior to the start of a stage or race. The extreme weather conditions that could lead to such a meeting include:

  • 2.1.1 Freezing rain; 2.1.2 Accumulation of snow on the road; 2.1.3 Strong wind; 2.1.4 Extreme temperatures; 2.1.5 Poor visibility; 2.1.6 Air pollution.

2.2 In case of a significant deterioration in weather conditions or during the stage or race. There is a significant deterioration in weather conditions in-race if one of the following criteria are met:

  • 2.2.1 Poor visibility 2.2.2 Strong wind; 2.2.3 Snowfall or icy road conditions;

  • 2.2.4 Extreme temperatures;

  • 2.2.5 A mass crash causing partial or total road

  • blockage and limiting emergency ressources;

  • 2.2.6 Warnings issued by local authorities or emergency services indicating imminent, localized danger to the peloton.

2.3 In case of an issue regarding the route or the organisation of a stage or race that represents a risk to the riders’ safety. The following issues may lead to the convening of a meeting:

2.3.1 Failings relating to the safety of the course (surfaces, obstacles, protective measures and barriers, signage, lighting, descents, narrow roads, bridges, etc.); 2.3.2 The intrusion of non-accredited vehicles or individuals onto the course;

2.3.3 Specific failings in the final kilometres of a stage or race (road width, protective measures and barriers, final bends, positioning of photographers, etc.);

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2.3.4 Failure to control spectators (behaviour, crowd management, smoke bombs, etc.); 2.3.5 Failings relating to the movement of vehicles in the race convoy.

  1. Decisions to be made

Depending on the problems encountered, and after discussions by the stakeholders, the following actions may be decided for the forthcoming event or stages:

  • 3.1 No action;

  • 3.2 Change of the location or time of the start or finish;

  • 3.3 Change of the course or neutralisation of a section of the stage/race;

  • 3.4 Reinforcing safety arrangements for the course and organisation;

  • 3.5 Any other corrective measure or action adopted by the stakeholders in compliance with the UCI Regulations;

  • 3.6 Cancellation of the stage/race.

Article 2.2.029 defines further the actions that can be taken by the organiser and/or the President of the Commissaires’ Panel.

Riders and teams must be informed of the applicable actions by Radio Tour.

  1. Meetings prior to the stage or race

A Meeting of Stakeholders can be convened at the request of any of the appointed representatives (see the section on “Appointment of representatives” below) or by the UCI through the President of the Commissaires’ Panel.

In the event of uncertain or potentially deteriorating weather conditions, additional preparatory meetings can be held the day before the stage or race event and again on the morning of the stage or race.

The President of the Commissaires’ Panel shall use best efforts to ensure an adequate consultation of stakeholders in consideration of the specific circumstances.

The analysis on weather conditions shall rely on certified meteorological tools (such as radar, local weather stations, wind gust maps), as well as any relevant medical or safety reports.

The meetings shall be held in a suitable environment and in a formal manner. Participants shall take part in a constructive spirit and shall listen to the views of others while employing common sense, taking into account the interests of all stakeholders and preserving the good image of the sport of cycling.

Decisions shall be reached by consensus. If stakeholders cannot reach a consensus by the end of the meeting, the organiser, in agreement with the President of the Commissaires’ Panel, shall decide the actions to be taken.

As far as possible and subject to the legislation applicable in the country in which the event is being held, decisions shall be taken or confirmed by the morning of the race or relevant stage (if applicable) and in all cases before the start.

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A concise summary of the meeting shall be drawn up by the President of the Commissaires’ Panel and sent to the UCI along with the race report.

The following persons may attend the meetings held prior to the start of the stage/race:

  • The President of the Commissaires’ Panel,

  • The Organiser’s representatives: the Race Director (or its representative), the Race Doctor, and the Event Safety Manager.

  • The teams’ representatives: the Sports Director of a participating team appointed by the AIGCP(1) and the team doctor of a participating team appointed by the AIGCP, if any(2).

  • The riders’ representative appointed by the CPA(3);

  • A UCI representative (if attending the event).

  • The President of the AICGP and the CPA (if attending the event).

  • Meetings held during the stage or race

If the President of the Commissaires’ Panel decides to neutralise the stage or race in accordance with Sections 1 and 2 of the Restart Protocol for Road Cycling After an Interruption Due to Extreme Weather or Safety Conditions, he shall convene a Decision Panel according to Section 3.3 of the above Restart Protocol.

The President of the Commissaires’ Panel shall also convene a Decision Panel if the two teams’ representatives formally request an immediate evaluation due to a serious safety risk.

The composition of the Decision Panel shall be the one indicated in Section 3.3 of the Restart Protocol for Road Cycling After an Interruption Due to Extreme Weather or Safety Conditions. For the representation of the riders during the race, three riders can be named by the CPA in advance(4).

The Decision Panel may deliberate via radio or other secure channels and shall make express decisions as quickly as possible to avoid unnecessary disruption of the race.

For any decision made during the stage or race, the President of the Commissaires’ Panel shall use best efforts to ensure an adequate consultation of stakeholders in consideration of the specific circumstances. Any decision must remain proportionate, limited in scope and duration, and strictly based on the risk identified.

  1. Appointment of representatives

Riders’ and teams’ representatives must be present throughout the event in order to be able to attend the meeting in person.

Representatives shall act in the collective interest of the parties that they represent. Before adopting a position, representatives shall consult a sufficient number of the parties who they represent and who may have contrary opinions or interests (if practicable). They shall present recommendations, opinions and proposals based on their experience.

(1) The teams’ representatives appointed by the AIGCP will make themselves known to the President of the Commissaires’ Panel of the event, at the latest by the start of the Sport Directors’ meeting. If a teams’ representative is not appointed by the AIGCP, this representative will be appointed during the Sport Directors meeting.

MEMORANDUM 03.10.2025

(2) The name of the team doctors' representative will be communicated by the AIGCP to the President of the Commissaires' Panel of the event. If no representative is appointed before the start of the Sports Directors’ meeting, there will be no substitution on the list of persons to attend the meeting.

(3) The riders’ representative appointed by the CPA will make himself or herself known to the President of the Commissaires’ Panel of the event, at the latest by the start of the Sport Directors’ meeting. If a riders’ representative is not appointed by the CPA, this representative will be appointed by the President of the Commissaires’ Panel (with the agreement of the rider concerned).

(4) Riders shall avoid as much as possible appointing representatives who are likely to have a direct interest in the outcome of potential decisions that may be taken during the race (e.g. leaders or direct contenders for the general classification or points classification, as well as their teammates). The President of the Commissaires’ Panel may rely on the opinion expressed by the majority of the riders’ representatives consulted.

7. Responsibilities

The procedures provided for herein are without prejudice to the responsibility of the organiser established in articles 1.2.032 and 1.2.035 of the UCI Regulations.

Any modification to the course or procedure undertaken without following the above process, as well as any failure to comply with the decisions made during the meetings held prior to the start of the stage or race and/or the Decision Panel, shall be reported by the President of the Commissaires’ Panel and may lead to disciplinary action.

(text modified on 3.06.16; 1.01.18; 11.02.20, 1.01.25, 1.01.26).