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MEMORANDUM 16.06.2025

Regulation amendments applying on 01.01.26 PART 3 TRACK RACES

Chapter II TRACK RACES

§ 1 General observations

Participation

3.2.001 The track season starts on January 1^st and ends on December 31^st.

Track competitions shall be held in the categories as defined in article 1.1.036 and 1.1.037.

Only riders aged 17 or more can take part in competitions on the international calendar, as defined in article 1.1.035.

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

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

Eli	gibility by Competition Category
Competition Category	Eligible Riders
Elite	Elite, Under-23, & junior riders aged 18 (2ndyear junior)
Under 23	Under 23 & junior riders aged 18 (2ndyear junior)
Junior	Junior riders

(text modified on 25.09.07; 12.06.20; 17.10.22, 01.01.26)

Conduct of riders

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

(text modified on 14.10.16; 01.01.26)

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 when the leader on the track head of the race crosses the finish line, and again for any rider or group of riders who may also score points in a sprint. Points will be awarded, or the race will be over upon the next time the leader on the track head of the race crosses the finish line. The final determination as to who the leader on the track head of the race shall be made by the president of the commissaires’ panel. Either the president, or a commissaire designated by the president, shall indicate the leader on the track head of the race during bunch events races.

(article introduced on 04.03.19; modified on 01.10.19; 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

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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, unless otherwise provided in a specific provision.

(article introduced on 04.03.19; modified on 01.10.19; 12.06.20; 01.01.26)

Seeding

3.2.021 For all competitions, other than Nations World Cup, World Championships and bis Olympic Games, rider and teams shall be seeded according to the following table: their current UCI Individual Track Ranking Classification.

	Events	UCI Ranking to use
- - -	Sprint Keirin Kilometre Time Trial	UCI Individual Ranking (Sprint)
- - - - -	Elimination Race Omnium Scratch Race Points Race Individual Pursuit	UCI Individual Ranking (Endurance)
- - -	Madison Team Pursuit Team Sprint	UCI Nation Rankings (specific to the event)

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 event, riders in the subsequent race and finals shall be seeded according to the results from these heats.

For Nations World 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, 01.01.26)

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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 A restart shall only be given in the result of a false start, or in the event of a recognised mishap as per article 3.2.021.

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

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

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

If a team or rider stops after suffering a mishap and the starter determines it is not a recognised mishap, the team or rider shall be disqualified eliminated (DNF) from the qualifying round of the event, or be relegated in the following rounds.

(article introduced on 04.03.19; text modified on 01.08.23; 01.01.26)

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. Should the leading rider not respect this requirement, the race shall be restarted and the rider not at fault shall decide their starting position. In a three or four up heat, the riders not at fault shall decide their starting positions according to the order of the last draw.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.01.04; 01.10.11; 01.08.23; 01.01.26)

Race stoppages

• 3.2.048

• In the case of a fall, the starter may stop the race.

If the fall is caused by a competitor riding too slowly in a curve bend or by any other unintentional fault, the race shall be restarted and the rider not at fault shall decide their starting position. In a three or four up heat, the riders not at fault shall decide their starting positions according to the order of the last draw.

If the fall be is intentionally caused by a competitor, that competitor shall be relegated or disqualified from the competition according to the gravity of the fault committed and the other competitor declared the winner. In three or four up heat, the race shall be immediately restarted with the remaining two or three riders.

If the fall is not caused by a competitor committing a fault, the commissaires’ panel 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.

1. In the case of a puncture or the breakage of an essential part of the bicycle, the starter may stop the race. Even if the race is not stopped, the commissaires’ panel 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.

2. In the case of a rider losing their balance or touching their opponent or barrier before the start of the sprint, the starter may stop the race. The race shall be

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restarted, and the rider not a fault shall decide their starting position. In a three or four up heat, the riders not at fault shall decide their starting positions according to the order of the last draw.

1. In the case where a rider commits a flagrant infringement before the bell rings to indicate the start of the final lap or before the start of the sprint, whichever is sooner, the starter shall stop the race and the commissaires’ panel may relegate or disqualify the rider committing the infringement. In a three or four up heat, the race shall be immediately restarted with the remaining two or three riders in their same positions.

If the rider committing the infringement is not relegated or disqualified, the race shall be restarted, and the opponent shall decide their starting position. In a three or four up heat, the riders not at fault shall decide their starting positions according to the order of the last draw.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 01.08.23; 01.01.26)

• § 5

Team pursuit

• 3.2.085 This event shall be organised in two phases:

• The qualifying round 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 1^st and second 2^nd places, the two others shall ride off the final for third 3^rd and fourth 4^th places.

First round:

At Nations World Cup, Continental Championships, the World Championships and the Olympic Games, the 8 teams recording the best times in the qualifying rounds shall be matched in the first round as follows:

The team having obtained the 7 6^th fastest time against the one having obtained the 7 8^th fastest time.

The team having obtained the 5^th fastest time against the one having obtained the 6 8^th fastest time.

The team having obtained the 2^nd fastest time against the one having obtained the 3^rd fastest time.

The team having obtained the fastest time against the one having obtained the 4^th fastest time.

The heats shall be ridden in the inverse order to that stated below. If an odd number of teams qualify to the first round (5 or 7 teams), the team to take the track alone must be the qualified team that recorded the slowest time.

Finals:

The winners of the last two heats in the first round shall ride the final for first 1^st and second 2^nd places.

The remaining 6 teams shall be ranked according to their times from the first round and shall dispute the finals as follows:

The two fastest teams shall ride the final for 3^rd and 4^th places.

At the Olympic Games, only:

The next two fastest teams shall ride the final for 5^th and 6^th places. The final two teams shall ride the final for 7^th and 8^th 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, 01.08.23; 01.01.26)

3.2.086 In the last two heats of the first round, if one team catches the other, the starter shall fire the gun and the catching team is declared the winner. The catching team 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. The starter shall fire the gun to indicate that the race is over. Additionally, the Starter shall also fire the gun for each team as they finish their race if neither team catches the other.

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, 01.01.26)

§ 8 Keirin

Organisation of the event

• 3.2.135 (N) The event 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 event shall be organised as shown in the following tables:

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

		1stroun	d		Repecha	ges	1/	2 finals
No of riders	No of heats	No of riders per heat	Riders qualified per heat for the 1/2 finals	No of heats	No of riders per heat	Riders qualified per heat for the 1/2 finals	No of heats	No of riders per heat
15 to 21	3	5-7	2	2-3	5-7	2-3
22 to 28	4	5-7	2	4	3-5	1	2	6	Top 3 in final 1-6
29 to42	6	4-7	1	6	3-6	1			Others in final 7-12

		1strou	nd		Repech	ages		1/4 fina	ls		Repecha	ges	1/2 fi	nals
No of riders	No of heats	No of riders per heat	Riders qualified per heat for the 1/4 finals	No of heats	No of riders per heat	Riders qualified per heat for the 1/4 finals	No of heats	No of riders per heat	Riders qualified per heat for the 1/2 finals	No of heats	No of riders per heat	Riders qualified per heat for the 1/2 finals	No of heats	No of riders per heat
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	2	6	Top 3 in final 1-6
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 KEIRI	N 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
1st ROUND	Abbreviations: «R» Rank on the last UCI Ind	ividual KeirinSprintRan	king. In the absence	of rank, drawing lots.
	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 Composition: 4 HEATS of 5 riders	) – the other riders parti	cipate in the repecha	ges
	QA3	QB3	QC3	QD3
	QD4	QC4	QB4	QA4
	QC5	QB5	QA5	QD5
	QB6	QA6	QD6	QC6
	QA7	QD7	QC7	QB7
REPECHAGES	Results: *RA1	*RB1	*RC1	*RD1
	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-final of the heats (to be adapted depending on th	s) – the other riders are e number of heats)	ranked relative to th	e finish order of each
	Composition: 2 heats of 6 riders
	FA	FB
	QA1	QB1
	QD1	QC1
	QB2	QA2
	QC2	QD2
	RA1	RB1
2nd ROUND:	RD1	RC1
(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 AND UCI TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

	Composition:	5 HEATS of 6 A	riders 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
1st ROUND	Abbreviations: «R» lots.	Rank on the last UCI I	ndividualKeirin	SprintRanking. I	n the absence of rank, drawing
	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 Composition:	2nd Round (1/4-finals 4 HEATS of5	) – the other ride riders	rs participate in	the repechages
		QA3	QB3	QC3	QD3
		QD4	QC4	QB4	QE3
		QE4	QA4	QA5	QB5
		QB6	QE5	QD5	QC5
		QC6	QD6	QE6	QA6
REPECHAGES	Results:	*RA1	*RB1	*RC1	*RD1
		*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 of the heats	2nd Round (1/4-finals	) – the other ride	rs are ranked rel	ative to the finish order of each
	Composition:	3 heats of 6 ri	ders
		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, 01.01.26)

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; 01.01.2026)

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

(text modified on 01.01.02; 20.09.05; 04.03.19; 01.01.26)

§ 9 Team Sprint

Organisation of the event

• 3.2.145 This event shall be organised in three phases at Nations World Cup, Continental

Championships, World Championships and Olympic Games:

1. The qualifying round to select the 8 best teams on the basis of their times;

2. In the first 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.

1. The finals The four winning teams from the first 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.

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Teams beaten during the first round shall be placed fifth to eighth according to their times from the first round.

Should there be less than 8 teams taking part in the event, the event shall be run as follows:

7 teams	6 teams	5 teams	4 or less teams
Qualifyinground	Qualifyinground	Qualifyinground
First round, based on the results of the qualifying round: a. 4th against 5th	First round, based on the results of the qualifying round: a. 4th against 6th	First round, based on the results of the qualifying round: a. 4th against 5th	Qualifying round (no first round)
b. 3rd against 6th	b. 3rd against 5th	b. 3rd alone
c. 2nd against 7th	c. 2nd alone	c. 2nd alone
d. 1st alone	d. 1st alone	d. 1st alone
Final:	Final:	Final:	Final:
Winners of each heat of the first round (4 teams)	Winners of each heat of the first round (4 teams)	Winners of each heat of the first round (4 teams)	4 best teams of the qualifying round

(text modified on 01.01.02; 14.10.16, 01.08.23; 01.01.26)

§ 16 Omnium

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 qualifying heats run over the distance and with the number of sprints, as per the regulations for Points Race qualifying heats specified in the first table of the article 3.2.117, which applies to qualifying heats of international competitions, regardless of the class of competition. 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 be eliminated from each heat, at a minimum of 2 riders per heat, among the riders who have started the race.

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 for whatever reason shall not be placed ( DNF ).

(article introduced on 18.06.10, text modified on 01.08.23, 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

• 3.2.249 [abrogated on 01.01.26]

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 omnium. He shall therefore figure last in the final classification with the provision “ DNF ” (did not finish ). (text modified on 01.08.23)

• 3.2.249

For all the races, riders shall be lined up in single file along the railing and in the

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• 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 Endurance 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: 01.01.26)

• 3.2.251 Any rider abandoning any of the events shall be considered to have abandoned the bis omnium 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.

Any rider failing to start in one of the events or abandoning any of the events shall not be allowed to continue in the Omnium and shall be recorded in the final classification, in accordance with 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, 01.08.23, 01.01.26)

• 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) after the riders who finished the race 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; 01.01.26)

Chapter III UCI TRACK RANKINGS

(Chapter introduced on 31.05.04; modified on 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.

For team events (Madison excluded), points for the Ranking by Nations is calculated by summing the points in each competition UCI Nation Ranking in a competition are summed 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.

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For the Madison ranking, the Endurance ranking and the Sprint ranking all events, the UCI Nation Ranking is calculated by summing the points in each competition as follows:

• when applicable, the best Olympic Games result in each of the events included in the respective ranking.

• the best World Championships result (as per the maximum number of riders by nationality stipulated in article 9.2.022) in each of the events included in the respective ranking.

• the best Continental Championships result (as per the maximum number of riders by nationality stipulated in article 10.1.005) in each of the events included in the respective ranking.

• the best Nations World Cup result (as per the maximum number of riders by nationality stipulated in article 3.4.007) in each of the events included in the respective ranking.

• the best 3 Class 1 results (including Regional Games) in each of the events included in the respective ranking.

• the best 3 Class 2 results (including Regional Games) in each of the events included in the respective ranking.

• the best National Championships result in each of the events included in the respective ranking.

(text modified on 30.09.10; 14.10.16; 05.03.18; 21.06.18; 12.06.20; 25.10.21, 01.08.23; 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

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

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 competitions are deducted.

If during the one-year period two national, continental or World Championships are held in the same category, only the points of the most recent one will be taken into account. Points of the national, 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, 01.01.26)

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Classification of competitions

3.3.009 Olympic Games UCI World Championships UCI Nations World Cup Continental Championships UCI Track Champions League Class 1 & Class 2 competitions (including Regional Games) National Championships

(text modified au 25.02.13; 15.03.16; 25.10.21, 01.08.23, 01.01.26)

UCI Individual Ranking

3.3.010 Points are awarded according to the following scale, with only the best results of each rider in each of the events included in the respective rankings taken into account as follows:

• when applicable, the Olympic Games result

• the UCI World Championships result

• the Continental Championships result

• the best UCI Nations World Cup result

• the UCI Track Champions League results

• the best 3 Class 1 results (including Regional Games)

• the best 3 Class 2 results (including Regional Games)

• the National Championships result

(text modified on 12.06.20; 25.10.21, 01.08.23; 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

UCI Track Team Ranking

UCI Track Champions League

3.3.010 [abrogated on 01.01.26] The points for each event of the UCI Track Champions quarter League are those awarded to an international competition of class 2. Points are awarded for each event to the specific UCI Individual Ranking per event. 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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Rank	ELITE Men and Women Overall Points Allocation per specialis Rankings	ation in the UCI Individual
	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 competitions in the following order:

• UCI World Championships;

• UCI Nations World Cup;

• Continental Championships;

4. Ligue des Champions Piste UCI

1. 5 International competition of Class 1;

2. 6 International competition of Class 2;

3. 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 of competitions.

In a combined ranking, the tiebreaker shall be determined by comparing the best result, regardless of the event, following the same order.

(text modified on 13.06.08; 25.02.13; 15.03.16; 12.06.20; 25.10.21, 01.01.26)

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Chapter IV UCI TRACK NATIONS WORLD CUP

Participation

3.4.004 The competitions shall be for national teams. Riders shall be aged 18 (2^nd year juniors) and over.

The participation in the individual events shall be restricted to riders with at least 500 points in the respective UCI Track Ranking. Top 4 Junior riders at the most recent Junior World Championships in the bunch races events, Sprint or Keirin events can participate in the UCI Track Nations W orld Cup without the minimum points required, provided they are 2^nd year juniors.

For the Madison, participation shall be restricted to riders with at least 250 points in the respective UCI Track Ranking, or for riders who were in the top 4 teams in the Madison at the most recent Junior World Championships, provided they are 2^nd year juniors.

To be eligible, each rider must have the minimum amount of points required either six weeks before the first round of the Nations W orld Cup, or in the latest update of the respective UCI Track Ranking.

For the development of track cycling, the UCI may grant dispensation of this requirement. Any request for dispensation must reach the UCI before the end of the registration period of each round.

The participation in each event of the Nations W orld 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; 17.10.22; 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

Chapter V WORLD RECORDS

• 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 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 the Hour record attempt must state a specific time and a single date for that attempt. For the other World Record special attempts, the organiser (rider, national federation, team, or other) must identify a time window of maximum 2 hours in which the attempt must take place. The rider may make more than one attempt for the record provided that the attempts start within the declared 2 hours window. In the event of a recognised mishap, the attempt may be rescheduled for the day after the fixed date, following the same principle.

If the organiser wishes to alter the date or time after receiving UCI authorisation, it is imperative that all relevant parties be duly notified by the organiser, particularly with regards to the facilities, timekeeping, commissaires and doping control. Furthermore, the organiser shall submit a formal request for authorisation to the UCI, accompanied by a statement confirming that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure full compliance with the applicable provisions.

(text modified on 01.01.02; 15.05.14; 01.02.15; 01.10.19, 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

Chapter VI EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

§ 6 Velodromes

Width

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

(text modified on 01.01.02, 01.01.26)

• 3.6.072 A fence (inner fence) of a construction ensuring the adequate safety for riders to at a bis height of at least 120 cm above the level of the safety zone must be permanently installed erected on the inner edge of the safety zone. This requirement applies both during track competitions and outside of them, except in cases where there is no height difference or abrupt gradient between the safety zone and the track centre or within the track centre itself. In such cases, the inner fence must be installed (possibly temporarily) during competitions for all velodromes that received their initial homologation after 1 January 2026.

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 inner fence must be stable, solidly mounted, and transparent and in no circumstances may any advertising boards be attached to it. It must present no protrusions or projecting parts and the upper edge of the inner fence shall be fitted with protective covering.

The inner fence must support at least the following loads:

• 4 kN applied at any point up to a height of 65 cm

• 1.5 kN applied at any point above 65 cm and up to the top

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The loads calculation must be certified by a structural engineer and provided during the homologation process, prior to the installation of the track.

There must minimal gap between the bottom of the fence and the safety zone (less than 1 cm).

The inner fence shall be continuous and free of gaps wherever possible. Where unavoidable, any gaps shall be less than 1 cm, including those between the bottom of the fence and the safety zone.

In places where the level of the track proper s afety zone is at a level 1.5 m or more more than 1.5 m higher than the actual track centre, additional protective measures such as nets, panels, or the like, shall be erected installed in order to prevent athletes being subjected to injury. In velodromes requesting their initial homologation after 1^st January 2026, in places where the level of the safety zone is at a level 1.5 m or more than the actual track centre, the inner fence must have a minimum height of 2 m. This minimum height shall be measured at the location of the drop.

Where there is a difference in the height of the inner fence, the transition between these heights must not exceed an angle of 45°.

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Diagram showing the inner fence at different heights

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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; 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

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 track surface must be capable of withstanding a minimum load of 5 kN at any point on the track. The load calculation must be certified by a structural engineer and provided during the homologation process, prior to the installation of the track. The surface of the track shall be made of wood, concrete or asphalt. The use of other materials is permitted only upon submission of a dossier to the UCI for approval, demonstrating that all essential surface characteristics relevant to the discipline are ensured. 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, 01.01.26)

• 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 and shall not be drawn within the safety zone or the blue band.

(text modified on 01.01.26)

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, thus leaving 34 cm of white band on each side of the black line. The finish line marking on the track shall continue up to the top of the flat surface of the fencing.

(text modified on 01.01.26)

Pursuit lines

3.6.084 Two red white lines half the width of the track 4 m 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.

(text modified on 01.01.26)

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3.6.084 bis

Starting position marks, for the Team Pursuit and Team Sprint events shall be drawn at 11 cm from the pursuit lines.

• Team Pursuit: four white square markings (each a 9 cm² ), spaced 1 m apart, shall be used. The first marking, positioned on the inside of the track and defining the position of the others, shall be located halfway between the measuring and sprinters’ line.

• Team Sprint: three square markings (each a 9 cm² ), spaced 1.5 m apart, shall be used. The first marking, positioned on the inside of the track and defining the position of the others, shall coincide with the first marking used for the Team Pursuit. The third marking shall coincide with the fourth Team Pursuit starting position marking. The second marking, positioned between the first and third, is the only marking applied exclusively for the Team Sprint event and shall be coloured red.

Diagram of the Starting Position Track Markings

(article introduced on 01.01.26)

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Fencing Outer fence

3.6.087 The outside edge of the track must be surrounded by a safety fence (outer fence) to protect riders and spectators. It must be stable and solidly mounted, with an overall height of at least 140 cm above the track for velodromes requesting their initial homologation after 1^st July 2025. The inside part must be completely smooth, and unbroken and with n o. It must present no protrusions or projecting parts.

The outer fence must support at least the following loads:

• 4 kN applied at any point up to a height of 65 cm

• 1.5 kN applied at any point above 65 cm and up to the top.

The loads calculation must be certified by a structural engineer and provided during the homologation process, prior to the installation of the track.

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. In velodromes requesting their initial homologation after 1^st January 2026, it is mandatory as part of the additional measures the installation of an outer fence, with a minimum height of 2 m. This minimum height shall be measured at the location of the drop.

Where there is a difference in the height of the outer fence, the transition between these heights must not exceed an angle of 45°.

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Diagram showing the outer fence at different heights

The colour of the outside fencing must contrast clearly with that of the track. When the outer fence is made entirely of transparent material, the lower part (up to a minimum height of 65 cm from the track side) should be made non-transparent.

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; 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

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.

During training sessions without spectators, vertical lighting must be at least 300 lux (maintained average).

During competitions, vertical maintained average of at least 1000 Lux is required for category A velodromes and 500 Lux for category B velodromes.

For the World Cup, UCI World Championships, Continental Championships and the Olympic Games, the vertical maintained lighting level shall be at least 1400 Lux and evenly distributed.

Luminaires and positioning must be designed and angled to avoid glare for riders, spectators and television broadcast.

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, 01.01.26).

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ACCOMMODATION FOR OFFICIALS

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

(text modified on 01.01.26).

Box for the commissaires’ panel 3.6.092 [abrogated on 01.01.26]

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 j Judge-referee platform:

3.6.093 Provision A platform 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 referees and the other commissaires, including the starter and the president of the commissaires’ panel.

(text modified on 01.10.19, 01.01.26)

Centre podium platform for the starter Starter’s platform:

3.6.093 In the middle of the track centre in line with the pursuit lines, a podium platform must bis be provided for the starter. It must have an area of between 3 and 4 m² and must be raised above track level, to ensure the starter has an unobstructed view along the full length of both pursuit lines.

(text modified on 01.01.02, 01.01.26)

HOMOLOGATION OF VELODROMES

3.6.094 At the time of their homologation, velodromes shall be classified into four two 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
1	UCI	Elite World Championships and Olympic Games
2	UCI	Nations Cup Continental Championships Junior World Championships
3	UCI	Other international competitions
4	NATIONAL FEDERATION	National competitions

CATEGORY	CATEGORY A	CATEGORY B

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Type of Velodrome	Indoor	Indoor
	(250m tracks only)	Roofed
		Cantilever
		Outdoor

(text modified on 01.01.26)

3.6.095 Category 1 and 2 tracks All tracks must meet the following criteria (calculated for a maximum minimum safe spee ds of at least in the range 85 km/h 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, 01.01.26)

3.6.096 [abrogated on 01.01.26]

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, by completing the homologation application form. It must be accompanied by a technical file complying with the UCI’s standard model. In any case, the national federation of the country, in which the velodrome is located, shall be informed and involved in the homologation process.

The UCI may require any additional document or information.

(text modified on 01.01.02, 01.01.26)

3.6.098 The national federation applicant for the homologation 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; 01.01.2026)

Chapter VII TRACK TEAMS

(Chapter introduced on 31.05.04)

§ 3 Requirements imposed on the UCI Track Team for the registration Registration with the National Federation

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• 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)

1. 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)

1. Where applicable, advertising space on specific series jerseys

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Chapter VIII CALENDAR

• 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, entry fees and prize money) approved by the UCI Management Committee and published on the UCI website.

Entry fees for competitions on the UCI Track Calendar may only be demanded for Class 1 and Class 2 competitions, as well as the Masters World Championships and the Masters Continental Championships, in accordance with the UCI’s Financial Obligations.

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; 01.01.26)

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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
UCINationsWorldCup	- As per articles 3.4.004 to 3.4.007
Continental Championships Regional Games	- See article 3.8.004
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 events ofClass 12) Per event: - Minimum 4 participating nations1) - 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 U23:5) •Sprint: 8 riders (article 3.2.031) •Keirin: 10 riders (article 3.2.135) •Bunchevents 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 eventsof Class 22) Per event: - Minimum 3 participating nations1) - Minimum distance as per UCI regulations - Minimal number of riders per event Elite and U23:5) •Sprint: 8 riders (article 3.2.031) •Keirin: 10 riders (article 3.2.135) •Buncheventsraces:12 riders •Madison: 8 teams

1) In team events (Madison excluded), if a team is composed of riders from different nations (mixed team), the nation of the majority of riders shall prevail. In team events (Madison excluded), where no majority is possible, the nation of the participating rider shall not count. In Madison, the nations of all the riders taking part in the event shall be counted.

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2) Events = specialisations from the Elite World Championships programme, organised in a category for Men Elite and Women Elite categories. 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 competition 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 Paracycling events.

5) No minimum is necessary in other events (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; 01.01.25, 01.01.26)

Chapter IX MASTERS

(chapter introduced on 10.06.05)

Participation in the UCI Masters Track 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 Track World Championships, except the following:

• Any rider who was a member of any track team registered with the UCI in the current season. The season is the period referred to in the second indent of article 3.3.003.

• Any rider who has participated in any World Championships, Olympic Games, Continental Championships, Regional Games or Nations World Cup in the current year in the track discipline (para excluded), except for the races that are open to masters only.

• [abrogated on 04.06.16]

(text modified on 19.09.06; 30.01.09; 04.06.16; 05.03.18, 01.08.23, 01.01.26)

• 3.9.002 All applicants participants for the UCI Masters Track World Championships must present a valid license to the competition’s 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.

(text modified on 01.08.23, 01.01.26)

• 3.9.006 UCI Masters Track World Championships are normally organised 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 this instance, separate classifications will 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. a team may include riders from more than one age category. However, the team must compete in the age category corresponding to the youngest rider.

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Races distances

3.9.006 A. Points Race

bis The races shall be held over the following distances:

Gender	Event	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75+
Men	PR	30km	20km	20km	15km	15km	10km	10km	10km	10km
Women	PR	15km	10km	10km	10km	10km	10km	10km	10km	10km
If more th	an 24 riders,	qualifyings	(half distan	ce)asper 3	.2.117 // 1	0points for	gaining/los	inga lapfo	r races und	er 20km

B. Scratch

The races shall be held over the following distances:

Gender	Event	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75+
Men	SH	10km	10km	10km	7.5km	7.5km	5km	5km	5km	5km
Women	SH					5km
		If mo	re than 24	riders,qual	ifyings (half	distance) a	sper 3.2.17	5

C. Sprint

The races shall be held over the following number of laps:

Gender	Event	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75+
Men	SP					3 laps
Women	SP					3 laps
				Asper ta	ble in art.	3.2.050

D. Individual Pursuit

The races shall be held over the following distances:

Gender	Event	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75+
Men	IP	3km	3km	3km	2km	2km	2km	2km	2km	2km
Women	IP	3km	3km	3km Qualificatio	2km n and best	2km 4 in finals	2km	2km	2km	2km

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E. Time Trial

The races shall be held over the following distances:

Gender	Event	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75+
Men	TT	1km	750m	750m	500m	500m	500m	500m	500m	500m
Women	TT	1km	750m	750m D	500m irect finals	500m	500m	500m	500m	500m

F. Team Pursuit

The races shall be held over the following distances:

Gender	Event	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54 55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75+
Men	TP				4km, 4 rider	s
Women	TP				4km, 4 rider	s
				Qualification	and best 4 in finals

G. Team Sprint

The races shall be held over the following number of laps:

Gender	Event	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59 60-64	65-69	70-74	75+
Men	TS				3	laps, 3 riders
Women	TS			Qualification	3 and best	laps, 3 riders 4 in finals

(article introduced on 01.01.26)

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Chapter X RACE INCIDENTS AND SPECIFIC INFRINGEMENTS

(chapter introduced on 12.06.20)

3.10.	008 Table of race incid	ents and specific infringements r	elating to track competitions
		Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
		Olympic Games Elite World Championships NationsWorldCup	Junior World Championships Continental Championships Continental Games Class 1 and 2 Men, U23 and Elite Class 1 and 2 Women, U23 and Elite Para-cycling: Paralympic Games World Championships WorldNationsCup	Class 1 and 2 Men, Junior Class 1 and 2 Women, Junior National events Other events Para-cycling: Other competitions
1.	Procedures at the official m	eeting and ceremonies
1.1	Failing to attend official ceremonies (including press conference, etc.)	Rider:500 fine and forfeiture of prizes and points for respective UCI rankings earned during the event.	Rider:200 fine and forfeiture of prizes and points for respective UCI rankings earned during the event.	Rider:100 fine and forfeiture of prizes and points for respective UCI rankings earned during the event.
1.2	Non-compliant clothing during podium and protocol ceremonies	Rider:500 fine per rider involved	Rider:200 fine per rider involved	Rider:100 fine per rider involved
1.3	Failing to attend required Team Managers’meeting	Team Manager:300 fine	Team Manager:200 fine	Team Manager:100 fine
2.	Equipment and innovations
2.1	Attempting to start a race with a bicycle that does not comply with the regulations	Rider:Start refused	Rider:Start refused	Rider:Start refused
2.2	Starting a race on a bicycle that has not been checked	Team:200 fine and warning	Team:100 fine and warning	Team:50 fine and warning

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	by the commissaires for that race
2.3	Use of a bicycle that does not comply with the regulations	Rider:500 fine and disqualification	Rider:200 fine and disqualification	Rider:100 fine and disqualification
2.4	Use or presence of a bicycle that does not comply with article 1.3.010	Rider:Disqualification Team:Disqualification	Rider:Disqualification Team:Disqualification	Rider:Disqualification Team:Disqualification
2.5	Use of a prohibited remote communication system by a rider	Rider:Start refused, or disqualification Team Manager/Coach: Exclusion	Rider: Start refused, or disqualification Team Manager/Coach: Exclusion	Rider:Start refused, or disqualification Team Manager/Coach: Exclusion
2.6	Use of an electronic device with display on a bicycle that can be read by a rider during a race	Rider:Start refused, or disqualification	Rider:Start refused, or disqualification	Rider:Start refused, or disqualification
2.7	Use of a technical innovation, innovative clothing or equipment not yet approved by the UCI during an event	Rider:Start refused, or disqualification	Rider:Start refused, or disqualification	Rider:Start refused, or disqualification
2.8	Evading, refusing or obstructing an equipment/ clothing check	Rider:Disqualification Other team member:Exclusion	Rider:Disqualification Other team member:Exclusion	Rider:Disqualification Other team member:Exclusion .
2.9	Modifying equipment/ clothing to be used in a race after it has been checked by the commissaires for that race	Rider:500 fine and disqualification Other team member:500 fine and exclusion	Rider:200 fine and disqualification Other team member:200 fine and exclusion	Rider:100 fine and disqualification Other team member:100 fine and exclusion
2.10	Carrying equipment on the bicycle or rider that falls, or can fall onto the track during a race	Rider:Start refused, or 300 fine, and/or warning or disqualification	Rider:Start refused, or 200 fine, and/or warning or disqualification	Rider:Start refused, or 100 fine, and/or warning or disqualification
2.11	Use of forbidden onboard technology device	Rider:Elimination or disqualification Other team member: Exclusion	Rider:Elimination or disqualification Other team member: Exclusion	Rider: Elimination or disqualification Other team member: Exclusion

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3. Riders’ clothing and rider id	entification
3.1 Use ofNon-compliant clothingdesign(form, colour, layout)	Rider:200 to 500* fine, and/or start refused or disqualification	Rider:100 to 300 fine*, and/or start refused or disqualification	Rider:50 to 100 fine*, and/or start refused or disqualification
3.2 Use of non-compliant clothing, helmet or accessories	Rider:Start refused or disqualification or elimination	Rider:Start refused or disqualification or elimination	Rider:Start refused or disqualification or elimination
3.32Riderat the start without mandatory helmet	Rider:Start refused	Rider:Start refused	Rider:Start refused
3.43 Rider taking off mandatory helmet during the race	Rider:200 fine and disqualification	Rider:100 fine and disqualification	Rider:50 fine and disqualification
3.54 Rider taking off mandatory helmet after passing the finish line	Rider:200 fine, and/or warning or disqualification	Rider:100 fine, and/or warning or disqualification	Rider:50 fine, and/or warning or disqualification
3.65 Body number replicated on a medium other than that provided by the organiser	Rider:Start refused	Rider:Start refused	Rider:Start refused
3.76 Body number or transponder missing, not visible, modified, incorrectly positioned	Rider:200 to 500 fine *	Rider:100 to 200 fine *	Rider:50 to 100 fine *
3.87 Incorrect body number or incorrect transponder	Rider:200 to 500 fine *	Rider:100 to 200 fine *	Rider:50 to 100 fine *
3.98 Different clothing (jersey, shorts, skinsuit) for the different riders of a team	Rider:200 fine per rider involved	Rider:100 fine per rider involved	Rider:50 per rider involved
3.109 Wearing tinted glasses or visors while seated in the waiting area for a race	Rider:200	Rider:200	Rider:200
3.1110 Riders in the same team and race failing to wear a distinguishing item on them	Rider:100 fine per rider involved and/or warning	Rider:100 fine per rider involved and/or warning	Rider:50 fine per rider involved and/or warning

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4.	Irregular feeding
4.1	Unauthorised feeding	Rider:200 fine Other licence holder: 200 fine	Rider:100 fine Other licence holder: 100 fine	Rider:50 fine Other licence holder: 50 fine
5.	Non-regulation movement o disqualification that may be	f riders on the track – For partic issued	ularly serious cases, in addition to	any warning, relegation or
5.1	Deviation from the chosen 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	Rider:200 fine	Rider:100 fine	Rider:50 fine
5.2	Non-regulation use of the blue band during the race	Rider:200 fine	Rider:100 fine	Rider:50 fine
5.3	Non-regulation movement of a rider during the race that obstructs a rider, or prevents that rider from passing	Rider:200 fine	Rider:100 fine	Rider:50 fine
5.4	Irregular movement causing the crash of a rider	Rider: 200 to 500*fine	Rider: 200 fine	Rider: 100 fine
5.5	Attempting to have a race stopped	Rider:200 to 500* fine Other licence holder:200 fine	Rider:100 to 200* fine Other licence holder:200 fine	Rider:50 to 100* fine Other licence holder:200 fine

6.	Irregular behaviour, in part	icular behaviour that affords	a team or rider a sporting advantage or t	hat 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 by the commissaires	disqualification

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6.2	Rider refusing to quit the race after being disqualified by commissaires	Rider:200 to 500* fine	Rider:100 to 200* fine	Rider:50 to 100 fine
6.3	Encouraging a rider to remain in the race or on the track after they have been withdrawn or disqualified by the commissaires	Other licence holder:500 fine and exclusion	Other licence holder:200 fine and exclusion	Other licence holder:100 fine and exclusion
6.4	Cheating, attempted cheating, collusion between riders or other licence holders who are involved or complicit. For particularly serious cases, in addition to any warning, relegation or disqualification that may be issued	Rider:500 fine for each rider involved Other licence holder:500 fine	Rider:200 fine for each rider involved Other licence holder:200 fine	Rider:100 fine for each rider involved Other licence holder:100 fine
6.5	Unauthorised person on the safety zone during a race	Other licence holder:200 fine and warning	Other licence holder:100 fine and warning	Other licence holder:50 fine and warning
6.6	Team personnel or equipment blocking access to the track	Other licence holder:500 fine, and in serious cases, or for second offence, exclusion	Other licence holder:300 fine, and in serious cases, or for second offence, exclusion	Other licence holder: 200 fine, and in serious cases, or for second offence, exclusion
7.	Failure to respect instructio	ns, improper or dangerous behavi	our; damage to the environment or	the image of the sport
7.1	Failing to respect the instructions of the organiser or commissaires	Rider:100 to 500 fine Other licence holder:200 to 500 fine	Rider:100 to 200 fine Other licence holder:100 to 200 fine	Rider:50 to 100 fine Other licence holder:50 to 100 fine
7.2	Failing to respect instructions regarding participation and conduct	Rider:200 to 500 fine Other licence holder:200 to 500 fine	Rider:100 to 200 fine Other licence holder:100 to 200 fine	Rider:50 to 100 fine Other licence holder:100 to 200 fine

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	during the official training and warm-up sessions
7.3	Use of a road bike on the track or safety zone during any part of the competition program (including official training sessions, warm-up sessions, etc)	Rider:100 to 200* fine	Rider:100 to 200* fine	Rider:50 to 100* fine
7.4	Failing to exit the track in a proper manner after the event (too many warm-down laps, using the wrong gate, etc)	Rider:200 to 500* fine	Rider:100 to 200* fine	Rider:50 to 100* fine
7.5	Being late at the start, including not having appropriate spares at the start that leads to the delay of the start	Rider:100 to 500 fine, and/or warning or elimination Other licence holder:200 to 500 fine	Rider:100 to 200 fine, and/or warning or elimination Other licence holder:200 to 500 fine	Rider:50 to 100 fine, and/or warning or elimination Other licence holder:200 to 500 fine
7.6	Qualified or entered for a round of an event but not starting without regulatory justification	Rider:100 to 500* fine, and disqualification from competition	Rider:100 to 200* fine, and disqualification from competition	Rider:50 to 100* fine, and disqualification from competition
7.7	Failing to maintain proper control of the bicycle	Rider:100 to 500* fine, and/or warning or disqualification	Rider:100 to 200* fine, and/or warning or disqualification	Rider:50 to 100* fine, and/or warning or disqualification
7.8	Behaviour that causes damage to the environment	Rider or any other license holder: 200 to 500* fine and/or warning or disqualification	Rider or any other license holder: 100 to 500* fine and/or warning or disqualification	Rider or any other license holder: 50 to 100* fine and/or warning or 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 rider	Riders:200 to 1,000 fine per infringement Other licence holder:500 to 2,000fine In addition to the above provisions, circumstances or if an infringement holder from the competition.	Riders:100 to 500 fine per infringement Other licence holder:200 to 1,000fine in serious cases, in cases of repeate offers an advantage, the commissair	Riders:50 to 200* fine per infringement Other licence holder:200 fine d infringement or aggravating es’ panel may exclude a licence
8.2 Directed at any other person (including spectators)	Rider:200 to 1,000 fine per infringement Other licence holder:500 to 2,000 fine In addition to the above provision circumstances or if an infringemen holder from the competition.	Rider:100 to 500 fine per infringement Other licence holder:200 to 1,000 fine s, in serious cases, in cases of re t offers an advantage, the commiss	Rider:50 to 200* fine per infringement Other licence holder:200 fine peated infringement or aggravating aires’ panel may exclude a licence
8.3 Unseemly or inappropriate behaviour (for example, undressing in public in the infield of a velodrome)	Rider or any other licence holder: 200 to 500 fine* Note: The penalty is applied to the t	Rider or any other licence holder: 100 to 200 fine* eam if the licence holder cannot be s	Rider or any other licence holder: 50 to 100 fine* pecifically identified

• 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, 01.01.26)

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