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MEMORANDUM

01.01.2027

PART XVI - PARA CYCLING

Rules Amendments applying on 01.01.2027

  • 16.1.001 The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the supreme authority governing para cycling at Paralympic standard where it relates to Paralympic summer Games.
Use of the IPC’s “Para” Mark

The word ‘Para’ is a registered trade mark of the IPC, which the IPC protects and registers for the benefit of the Paralympic Movement. Any use of the ‘Para’ mark must be in accordance with the IPC Constitution and the IPC’s Intellectual Property Regulations.

The right to use the ‘Para’ mark is granted to International Federations that have agreed to comply with the IPC Classification Code and the International Standards. Such right is limited to the sports and disciplines for which the International Federation has agreed to comply with the IPC Classification Code and the International Standards.

The UCI is authorised to use the ‘Para’ mark in relation to Para cycling Road and Para cycling Track.

(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.27)

Chapter II CATEGORIES AND SPORT CLASSES

16.2.003 Para Cycling Sport Classes
Tandem Cycle Tricycle Handcycle
B C1 T1 H1
C2 T2 H2
C3 H3
C4 H4
C5 H5

The UCI recommends using the codes below on UCI para-cyclists licenses:

Tandem MB WB
Cycle C1 MC1 WC1
Cycle C2 MC2 WC2
Cycle C3 MC3 WC3
Cycle C4 MC4 WC4
Cycle C5 MC5 WC5

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Handcycle H1 MH1 WH1
Handcycle H2 MH2 WH2
Handcycle H3 MH3 WH3
Handcycle H4 MH4 WH4
Handcycle H5 MH5 WH5
Tricycle T1 MT1 WT1
Tricycle T2 MT2 WT2

The rider’s code is read as follows:

  • 1st letter: gender

  • 2nd – 3rd letter and number: sport class

(article introduced on 01.01.27)

Tandem Pilots

16.3.003 Professional cyclists being members of a UCI WorldTour Team, UCI Women’s WorldTour Team, UCI ProTeam or UCI Women’s ProTeam may not take part as a tandem pilot.

(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.27)

  • 16.3.004 Cyclists who were members of a UCI WorldTour Team, UCI Women’s WorldTour Team, UCI ProTeam or UCI Women’s ProTeam UCI World Tour Team or UCI Professional must respect a waiting period of 12 months after their contract expires before taking part as a tandem pilot.

This waiting period comes on 1st January the next year after the end of the contract

for cyclists who were members of one of the other UCI teams described at article 1.1.041 of the UCI rules, except for UCI Continental Teams or UCI Women ’ s Teams which are not subject to the waiting period.

(text modified on 01.01.09; 01.10.13; 01.01.16; 01.01.21; 01.01.27)

  • 16.3.005 Men and women cyclists over 18 years of age, may race as tandem pilots, provided they have not been selected by their National Federation in one of the following competitions events (all disciplines):

  • UCI World Championships (except Masters, E sports, Para Cycling and Junior) and Olympic Games – at least 12 months preceding the para cycling competitions events;

  • UCI series competitions events (UCI World Cup, UCI World Series, or similar), regional games a nd continental championships (i.e. Commonwealth

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Games, Pan-American Games, Asian Games, Mediterranean Games, European Championships, ...) – the same year of the para cycling competition event ( except Junior).

(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.09; 01.10.11; 01.10.13; 01.01.16, 01.01.2022, 01.01.23; 01.01.27)

  • 16.3.006 Each visually impaired athlete is allowed a maximum of one pilot for any para cycling competition. The athlete and their his pilot shall have the same sporting nationality.

(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.09; 01.02.11; 01.01.16; 01.02.17; 01.01.27)

16.4.001 Scope and Application

These UCI Classification Rules and Regulations are referred to throughout this document as the ‘Classification Rules’. The Classification Rules are to be applied and interpreted as an independent text, in a manner that is consistent with the IPC Classification Code and International Standards in force.

They implement the requirements of the IPC Athlete Classification Code and International Standards in force.

The Classification Rules apply to the following competitions:

  • a) The Paralympic Games

  • b) World Championships

  • c) Any competition that is part of the direct qualification pathway to participate in the Paralympic Games

  • d) Any competition where Observation Assessment may take place as part of a Classification process; and

e) Any other Classification opportunity, event or Competition listed on the UCI Para Cycling International Calendar or specified by the UCI

The Classification Rules may also apply to any out-of-competition classification opportunity.

The Classification Rules are supplemented by a number of Classification forms which assist Athlete Evaluation.

Classification

Classification is undertaken to:

a) Define who is eligible to compete in Para Cycling and consequently who has the opportunity to reach the goal of becoming a Paralympic Athlete; and b) Group eligible Athletes into Sport Classes based on the extent to which their impairment(s) impact(s) their ability to execute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to Para Cycling.

The purpose of Classification

The purpose of Classification is to enable Athletes with Eligible Impairments to participate in competitive Para sport with a pathway to sporting excellence, the pinnacle of which is the Paralympic Games.

Classification establishes a unique framework that promotes fair and meaningful competition by minimising the impact of Athletes’ impairments on the outcome of

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competition so that the outcome is determined by factors other than impairment. Classification is therefore essential to the Paralympic Movement as Para sport cannot exist without Classification.

To achieve its purpose, Classification performs two critical functions: a) the determination of which Athletes are eligible to compete in Para cycling; and b) the grouping of eligible Athletes into Sport Classes based on the extent to which their impairment(s) impact(s) their ability to execute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to Para cycling.

Classification is not designed to group Athletes into Classes based on their sport performance. Rather, the unit of Classification is an Athlete’s impairment, and impairments are classified based on the extent to which they impact an Athlete’s ability to perform the fundamental activities in Para cycling. An Athlete who improves their sport performance will become more competitive within their allocated Sport Class, but improved performance does not of itself provide a basis for changing an Athlete’s Sport Class.

Application

These Classification Rules apply to a) The UCI and its representatives, including members of its governing bodies, employees and any other persons acting on its behalf who are involved in any aspect of Classification;

b) Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who hold a valid racing license issued by their UCI recognised National Federation as defined in the UCI Regulations, and/or who participate in International Competitions and competitions sanctioned by the UCI c) Classification Personnel taking part in Evaluation Sessions (whether in person or virtual); d) any person participating in Evaluation Sessions (whether in person or virtually); and

e) Any other person such as (but not limited to) interpreters, trainees or experts who agrees in writing to be bound by these rules.

International Classification

The UCI will only permit an Athlete to compete in an International Competition if that Athlete has been allocated a Sport Class (other than Sport Class Not Eligible) and designated with a Sport Class Status in accordance with these Classification Rules.

The UCI will provide opportunities for Athletes to be allocated a Sport Class and designated with a Sport Class Status in accordance with these Classification Rules at International Competitions. The UCI will advise Athletes, National Federations and National Paralympic Committees in advance as to such International Competitions. will provide Athletes, National Federations and National Paralympic Committees with reasonable notice of Classification opportunities via publication on the UCI website, including the location, dates, and the sports and impairment types that will be assessed.

It is an Athlete’s responsibility to be available for the entire Classification period as communicated by the UCI on their website.

An Athlete will only be permitted to undergo International Classification if he or she they:

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  • Hol ds a valid UCI racing license issued by their UCI recognised National Federation pursuant to the relevant provisions in the UCI Para Cycling Regulations, and - Has Have been entered into and compete s in the UCI Para Cycling International Competition where International Classification is to take place.
Interpretation and Relationship to the Code

Capitalised terms used in these Classification Rules have the meaning given to them in the Glossary to these Classification Rules (Appendix 2).

These Classification Rules are to be applied and interpreted as an independent text in a manner that is consistent with the IPC Athlete Classification Code and International Standards in force.

(text modified on 01.02.18; 01.01.25; 01.01.27)

16.4.002 Roles and Responsibilities

These Classification Rules are to be applied and interpreted as an independent text in a manner that is consistent with the IPC Athlete Classification Code and International Standards in force.

(…)

(text modified on 01.07.13; 01.02.17; 01.02.18, 01.02.19; 01.01.21; 01.01.25; 01.01.2027)

16.4.003 Para Cycling Sport Classes
Handcycle Tricycle Cycle Tandem
H1 T1 C1 B
H2 T2 C2
H3 C3
H4 C4
H5 C5

The UCI recommends using the codes below on UCI para cyclists licenses:

Tandem MB WB

Handcycle H1
MH1
WH1
Handcycle H2 MH2 WH2
Handcycle H3 MH3 WH3
Handcycle H4 MH4 WH4
Handcycle H5 MH5 WH5

Tricycle T1
MT1
WT1
Tricycle T2 MT2 WT2

Cycle C1
MC1
WC1

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Cycle C2 MC2 WC2
Cycle C3 MC3 WC3
Cycle C4 MC4 WC4
Cycle C5 MC5 WC5

The rider ’ s code is read as follows:

  • 1st letter: gender

2nd – 3rd letter and number: sport class

[Article abrogated on 01.01.27]

16.4.009 Eligible Impairment

Any Athlete wishing to compete in para cycling must have an Eligible Impairment which must be Permanent and capable of remaining consistent following Classification.

Article 16.5.001 of the UCI Cycling Regulations specifies the Eligible Impairment(s) an Athlete must have in order to compete in para cycling.

Any Impairment that is not listed as an Eligible Impairment in article 16.5.001, is referred to as a Non-Eligible Impairment. Article 16.5.009 includes non-exhaustive examples of Non-Eligible Impairments.

Assessment of Eligible Impairment Eligible Impairment Assessment The Eligible Impairment Assessment will be conducted to verify that (i) the Athlete has an Eligible Impairment that is consistent with one or more Underlying Health Conditions reported in the UHC Assessment, and (ii) there are no inconsistencies with such reported Underlying Health Condition(s).

The Eligible Impairment Assessment to determine if an Athlete has an Eligible Impairment is carried out by a Classification Panel. The Classification Panel must review the documentation relating to the UHC Assessment, namely the Athlete’s Diagnostic Information and the written outcome of the UHC Assessor.

The process relating to the Eligible Impairment Assessment of Eligible Impairment is set out in Part Four of these Classification Rules.

Any Athlete who does not have an Eligible Impairment for para cycling will be allocated the Sport Class Not Eligible – Eligible Impairment (NE – EI) in accordance with Article 16.4.020.

(text introduced on 01.02.18; 01.01.21; 01.01.26; 01.01.27)

16.4.015 Evaluation Sessions

The Evaluation Session must take place in person.

For Athletes with Physical Impairments, Evaluation Sessions must take place In Competition, to allow for Observation Assessment if required by the Classification panel.

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For Athletes with Visual Impairments, Evaluation Sessions may take place Out-of Competition, if agreed to by the UCI and subject to the Evaluation Session being conducted in a manner that complies with these Classification Rules.

The Athlete’s National Federation NF or National Paralympic Committee NPC is responsible for ensuring that Athletes comply with their duties as set out in this article.

In respect of Athletes:

  • Athletes have the right to be accompanied by a member of the Athlete’s National Federation NF or National Paralympic Committee NPC when attending an Evaluation Session. The Athlete must be accompanied if they he/she ar e is a minor. If the Athlete requires an interpreter, the Athlete’s National Federation/National Paralympic Committee will be responsible for arranging for an interpreter. The interpreter is permitted to attend the Evaluation Session in addition to the member of the Athletes National Federation/National Paralympic Committee who is accompanying the Athlete at the Evaluation Session.

− The person chosen by the Athlete to accompany them him/her at an Evaluation Session should be familiar with the Athlete’s Impairment and sport history.

− The Athlete and accompanying person(s) (including an interpreter where required) must sign the Athlete Evaluation Agreement Consent Form as specified by the UCI. − The Athlete must prove his/her identity to the satisfaction of the Classification Panel, by providing their UCI License and their passport or identity card.

− The Athlete must disclose to the Classification Panel the use of any medication and/or medical device/implant and any medical procedure (including any audio aids and/or refractive or optical correction such as eyeglasses or corrective lenses) that may affect the Classification.

− The Athlete must give their best efforts during an Evaluation Session and must comply with all reasonable instructions given by the Classification Panel.

− For Physical Impairment Classification, the Athlete must attend the Evaluation Session in sports attire and must bring all equipment used in competition, including the bicycle, tricycle or handcycle, helmet, orthopaedic brace(s), prosthesis(es), and any other equipment.

o Any modification of the bicycle, tricycle or handcycle (e.g. support) and any orthopaedic braces / prostheses must be submitted to the UCI for approval in accordance with the established procedure and article 16.14.002;

o The Athlete is evaluated together with his/her orthopaedic brace/prosthesis and may entail a change of Sport Class or even division. All orthopaedic braces/prostheses must be submitted to the UCI for its approval in accordance with the established procedure;

  • For Visual Impairment Classification, the Athlete must attend the Evaluation Session with any corrective devices (e.g. glasses, lenses) and their prescription. For the avoidance of doubt, it is not necessary for the pilot to attend Visual Impairment Classification, and the Athlete does not need to bring the tandem.

− The Athlete must disclose the use of any medication and/or medical device/implant to the Classification Panel

− The Athlete must comply with all reasonable instructions given by the Classification Panel.

In respect of the Classification Panel:

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− The Classification Panel will conduct Evaluation Sessions in English. For the sake of clarity, the National Federation/National Paralympic Committe NF/NPC may conduct National Classification Evaluation Sessions in another language. If the Athlete requires an interpreter, a member of the Athlete ’ s NF/NPC will be responsible for arranging for an interpreter. The interpreter is permitted to attend the Evaluation Session in addition to the member of the Athletes NF/NPC who is accompanying the Athlete at the Evaluation Session.

− The Classification Panel may at any stage seek medical, technical or scientific opinion(s), with the agreement of the Head of Classification and/or a Chief Classifier if the Classification Panel feels that such opinion(s) is necessary to allocate a Sport Class.

− In addition to any medical, technical or scientific opinion(s) sought, a Classification Panel may only have regard to evidence supplied to it by the relevant Athlete, National Federation NF, National Paralympic Committee NPC and UCI (from any source) when allocating a Sport Class. The Classification Panel may request at any stage that an Athlete’s National Federation provide additional information (including Diagnostic Information) that the Classification Panel believes is necessary for it to complete the Evaluation Session.

– The Classification Panel may make, create or use video footage and/or other records to assist it when allocating a Sport Class.

− The Classification Panel must record their assessments at each stage of Classification in writing, and provide a copy of such records to the UCI.

− If the Athlete has previously undergone one or more Evaluation Session, the Classification Panel must review the applicable forms, records and reports from the previous Classification Panel(s) prior to reaching a final decision.

− The Classification Panel may at any time require the Athlete to redo any prior stages of the Evaluation Session if it considers it necessary to do so.

(text modified on 01.02.18; 01.01.21; 01.01.25; 01.01.26; 01.01.27)

16.4.016 Observation in Competition

[…]

Observation in Competition Assessment must take place during First Appearance. In this regard:

− First Appearance is the first time an Athlete competes in an Event during a Competition in a particular Sport Class.

− For Para cycling Track competitions: First Appearance within a Sport Class applies to participation in all Events within the same at a C ompetition within the same Sport Class. Athletes may be observed across several Events at the same competition. − For Para cycling Road competitions: For Athletes with a Physical Impairment, FF irst Appearance for Athletes with Sport Class Status New (N) must take place at a timed event, e.g. individual Time Trials , Individual Pursuit, etc.

[…]

The impact of an Athlete changing Sport Class after First Appearance on medals, records and results is detailed in articles 16.9.002 and 16.18.012.

(text modified on 01.07.13; 01.02.17; 01.02.18; 01.01.21, 01.01.22; 01.01.25; 01.01.26; 01.01.27)

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16.4.017 Sport Class Status
[…]
Sport Class Status Review at the Next Available Opportunity (R-NAO)

An Athlete will automatically be allocated the Sport Class Status “Review at the Next Available Opportunity” where:

  • their Classification Panel consisted of: (i) a sole Classifier; and/or (ii) Classifiers who were each of the same sporting nationality as the Athlete; and/or the UCI has accepted a Medical Review request; and/or

  • A National Federation Protest has been accepted, or an International Federation Protest has been made.

A Classification Panel may also decide to allocate Sport Class Status “Review at the Next Available Opportunity” if they believe An Athlete will be designated Sport Class Status Review (R) if the Classification Panel believes that further Athlete Evaluation will be required.

  • A Classification Panel may base its decision that further Evaluation Sessions will be required based on a number of factors, including but not limited to situations where the Athlete, has only recently entered competitions sanctioned by the UCI, has a fluctuating and/or progressive Impairment/Impairments that is/are permanent but not stable; and/or, has not reached full muscular skeletal or sports maturity.

− An Athlete with Sport Class Status Review at the Next Available Opportunity ( R - NAO) must complete Athlete Evaluation prior to competing at any subsequent International Competition, unless the UCI specifies otherwise.

[…]
Sport Class Status Expired (E)

An Athlete will automatically be allocated the Sport Class Status Expired (E) when they retire. If an Athlete has been allocated Sport Class "Expired (E)", the Athlete cannot compete at any Competition registered on the UCI Para Cycling Calendar unless and until the Athlete has completed a new Evaluation Session and has been allocated a Sport Class and Sport Class Status, or unless otherwise specified by the UCI.

An Athlete is considered retired in any of the following circumstances:

  • An Athlete or the Athlete’s National Federation actively announces the retirement to the UCI.

  • An Athlete with Sport Class Status “Fixed Review Date” has not completed a further Evaluation Session within 5 years after the Fixed Review Date has passed.

  • An Athlete with Sport Class Status “Review at the Next Available Opportunity” has not completed a further Evaluation Session within 5 years after they were allocated Sport Class Status “Review at the Next Available Opportunity”.

  • The Athlete has not had an active UCI license for 5 years.

  • The Athlete has not recorded any result for 5 years.

An Athlete who has been allocated Sport Class Status Expired and who is not reclassified within 5 years will be removed from the UCI Classification Master List.

[…]

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16.4.027 Protest Panel

[…]

The impact of an Athlete changing Sport Class after a Protest on medals, records and results is detailed in articles 16.9.002 and 16.18.012.

[…]

(text modified on 01.02.18; 01.01.25; 01.01.27)

16.4.031 Suspension of Athlete Evaluation

A Classification Panel, in consultation with the Chief Classifier, may suspend an Evaluation Session if it cannot allocate a Sport Class to the Athlete is unable to complete the Evaluation Session for any reason, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following circumstances:

− a failure on the part of the Athlete to comply with any part of these Classification Rules;

− a failure on the part of the Athlete and/or the Athlete’s National Federation or National Paralympic Committee to provide any medical information that is reasonably required by the Classification Panel;

− the Classification Panel believes that the use (or non-use) of any medication and/or medical procedure/device/implant disclosed by the Athlete will affect the ability to conduct Athlete Evaluation in a fair manner;

− the Athlete has a Health Condition that may limit or prevent from complying with requests of the Classification Panel during an Evaluation Session, which the Classification Panel considers will affect its ability to conduct the Evaluation Session in a fair manner accordance with these Classification Rules;

− the Athlete or their accompanying National Representative or interpreter (or any other person associated with the Athlete or the Athlete’s National Federation) is found to be photographing or recording the Evaluation Session;

− the Athlete is unable to communicate effectively with the Classification Panel, even in the presence of an interpreter;

− the Classification Panel believes that the Athlete is not giving their best efforts, or the Athlete refuses or is physically or mentally unable to comply with any reasonable instructions given by any Classification Personne l to such an extent that an Evaluation Session cannot be conducted in a fair manner; and/;

  • there are more people attending the Evaluation Session than permitted under these Classification Rules, or the identity of someone attending is not clear;

  • the Classification Panel believes that the Athlete’s Eligible Impairment is inconsistent (i.e. is subject to significant fluctuation) such that it is unable to complete the Evaluation Session and allocate the Athlete with an appropriate Sport Class;

− the Athlete’s presentation of their abilities is inconsistent with any information available to the Classification Panel to such an extent that the Evaluation Session cannot be conducted in a fair manner.

[…]

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16.4.032 Medical Review

This article applies to any Athlete who has been allocated a Sport Class with Sport Class Status Confirmed (C) or Review with Fixed Review Date (FRD). A change in the nature or degree of an Athlete’s Eligible Impairment might mean that a reassessment is required to ensure that the outcome of the Athlete’s previous Classification remains correct (for example, to ensure that an Athlete remains eligible or that the Sport Class allocated to an Athlete remains correct, or to reassess an Athlete previously found to be not eligible). This is known as a ‘Medical Review’.

A Medical Review Request must be made if a change in the nature or degree of an Athlete ’ s Impairment changes the Athlete ’ s ability to execute the specific tasks and activities required by a sport in a manner that is clearly distinguishable from changes attributable to levels of training, fitness and proficiency. Without limitation, a Medical Review Request may be appropriate where an Athlete has undergone surgery, commenced or changed medication, been prescribed or fitted with a new assistive device, or undergone another medical procedure, resulting in changes to an Athlete’s ability to execute the specific tasks and activities relevant to Para cycling. A Medical Review Request may also be appropriate where an Athlete has been diagnosed with a new Underlying Health Condition.

A Medical Review Request must be made to the UCI by the Athlete’s National Federation or National Paralympic Committee if it is believed that there is a change in the nature or degree of an Athlete’s Eligible Impairment. (together with a 100 CHF non-refundable fee and any supporting documentation). The Medical Review Request must explain how and to what extent the Athlete’s Eligible Impairment has changed, and why it is believed that the outcome of the Athlete’s previous Classification is no longer correct the Athlete ’ s ability to execute the specific tasks and activities required by a sport has changed and be accompanied by all relevant supporting documentation, including updated supporting medical documentation and the Medical Review Request Form.

A Medical Review Request must be received by the UCI as soon as reasonably practicable, but at least 3 months in advance of the next competition the Athlete intends to compete at.

The UCI may request from the Athlete’s National Federation any additional information that it deems necessary to assess the Medical Review request, including Diagnostic Information.

A 100 CHF non-refundable fee will be invoiced to the Athlete’s National Federation for each Medical Review Request.

The Head of Classification UCI will, in conjunction with such third parties as he or she considers appropriate, decide whether or not the Medical Review Request is upheld as soon as is practicable following receipt of the Medical Review Request.

A Medical Review request will be accepted where the UCI determines that the National Federation has complied with article 16.4.032, and the UCI is satisfied that there is a change in the nature or degree of an Athlete’s Eligible Impairment(s) that may impact the Athlete’s ability to perform the specific tasks and activities fundamental to Para cycling in a manner that is clearly distinguishable from changes

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attributable to age, levels of training, fitness, and technical proficiency. If this test is not met, the Medical Review request will be dismissed. The UCI will decide whether to accept a Medical Review request as soon as reasonably practicable following receipt of a complete request.

If a Medical Review Request is accepted, the Athlete’s Sport Class Status will be amended to Review at the Next Available Opportunity (R-NAO) with immediate effect.

If the Medical Review Request is declined, there will be no change to the Athletes Sport Class Status, and the Athlete will not be entitled to further Athlete Evaluation. If the Medical Review request is dismissed by the UCI, the UCI will notify the Athlete’s National Federation of the decision and provide a written explanation setting out the basis upon which the Medical Review request is dismissed. UCI’s decision is not subject to review or Protest or Appeal.

Any Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel who becomes aware of a change in an Athlete’s circumstances that would require a Medical Review a change in the nature or degree of an Athlete ’ s Impairment changes the Athlete ’ s ability to execute the specific tasks and activities required by a sport but fails to draw these changes to the attention of their National Federation, National Paralympic Committee or the UCI, such Athlete and/or Athlete Support Personnel may be investigated in respect of possible Intentional Misrepresentation.

If a Medical Review Request is accepted, the Athlete ’ s Sport Class Status will be amended to Review with immediate effect. If the Medical Review Request is declined, there will be no change to the Athletes Sport Class Status and the Athlete will not be entitled to further Athlete Evaluation.

(text modified on 01.02.11, 01.05.16; 01.02.17; 01.02.18; 01.01.26; 01.01.27)

16.4.033 Intentional Misrepresentation

It is a disciplinary offence for an Athlete to intentionally misrepresent (either by act or omission) his or her an Athlete’s skills and/or abilities and/or the degree or nature of Eligible Impairment during Athlete Evaluation and/or at any other point after the allocation of a Sport Class. This disciplinary offence is referred to as ‘Intentional Misrepresentation’ and applies to an Athlete, Athlete Support Personnel or any other person or entity subject to the UCI Cycling Regulations (hereinafter in this article – “Participant”).

Intentional Misrepresentation presents a major threat to the integrity of Classification and Para cycling. It is a very serious offence because it constitutes an attempt to: (i) mislead the UCI (and/or its representatives) in relation to any aspect of Classification; and/or (ii) achieve an unfair advantage that undermines fair and meaningful competition. Consequently, potential incidents of Intentional Misrepresentation will be properly investigated, and if evidence indicates that Intentional Misrepresentation has occurred, disciplinary proceedings must be initiated.

It will be a disciplinary offence for any Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel to assist an Athlete in committing Intentional Misrepresentation or to be in any other way involved in any other type of complicity involving Intentional Misrepresentation, including but not limited to covering up Intentional Misrepresentation or disrupting any part of the Athlete Evaluation process.

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The following constitutes Intentional Misrepresentation:

  • (a) a Participant, at any time, whether by act or omission, intentionally misleads or attempts to mislead the UCI or any of its representatives (such as Classification Personnel) in relation to any aspect of Classification; or

  • (b) a Participant, at any time, whether by act or omission, engages in any type of intentional complicity in respect of any violation or attempted violation of this Article or a period of ineligibility imposed on another Participant pursuant to disciplinary proceedings.

Examples of Intentional Misrepresentation include but are not limited to:

  • submitting forged medical documentation attesting to the existence, nature, and/or degree of an Underlying Health Condition or Eligible Impairment;

  • deliberately underperforming during an Evaluation Session;

  • deliberately tiring themselves out (in the case of Athletes) or deliberately tiring the Athlete out prior to an Evaluation Session, with the intention of misleading the Classification panel; or

  • not providing accurate information or deliberately failing to notify the UCI or the Classification panel of Classification-related information.

For the avoidance of doubt, a Participant does not need to know that their conduct will constitute a violation of this regulation for their conduct to be intentional. A Participant can commit Intentional Misrepresentation irrespective of any designation, Sport Class, and/or Sport Class Status allocated to an Athlete.

In respect of any allegation relating to Intentional Misrepresentation, the UCI may refer the case to the UCI Disciplinary Commission which shall decide whether the Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel P articipant has committed Intentional Misrepresentation.

The consequences to be applied to an Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel Participant who is found to have been guilty of Intentional Misrepresentation and/or complicity involving Intentional Misrepresentation shall be one or more of the following:

  • disqualification from all events at the Competition at which the Intentional Misrepresentation occurred, and any subsequent Competitions at which the Athlete competed;

  • being allocated with Sport Class Not Eligible (NE) and designated a Review with Fixed Review Date (FRD) Sport Class Status for a specified period of time ranging from 1 to 4 years;

  • suspension from participation in Competitions in all sport for a specified period of time ranging from 1 to 4 years; and

  • the UCI may publish their names and suspension period.

Such allocation or suspension shall be issued by the UCI Disciplinary Commission. The UCI may publish their names and suspension period.

Any Athlete who is found to have been guilty of Intentional Misrepresentation and/or complicity involving Intentional Misrepresentation on more than one occasion shall be allocated Sport Class Not Eligible with Fixed Review Date Status for a period of time from four years to life. Such allocation shall be issued by the UCI Disciplinary Commission.

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Any Athlete Support Personnel other Participant who is found to have been guilty of Intentional Misrepresentation and/or complicity involving Intentional Misrepresentation on more than one occasion shall be suspended from participation in any Competition for a period of time from four years to life. Such suspension shall be issued by the UCI Disciplinary Commission.

If another International Sports Federation brings disciplinary proceedings against an Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel a Participant in respect of Intentional Misrepresentation which results in consequences being imposed on that Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel Participant, those consequences shall be recognised, respected and enforced by the UCI.

Teams which include an Athlet e or Athlete Support Personnel who is found to have been guilty of Intentional Misrepresentation and/or complicity involving Intentional Misrepresentation, shall be Disqualified from all events at the Competition at which the Intentional Misrepresentation occurred, and any subsequent Competitions in which the Athlete competed. Any team, whether composed differently or not, of which such Athlete was a member, shall be Disqualified from the same Competitions as the Athlete.

Any disciplinary action taken by the UCI pursuant to these Classification Rules must be compliant with Part XII of the UCI Regulations.

If the UCI commences disciplinary proceedings against an Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel a Participant in respect of Intentional Misrepresentation (and/or complicity involving Intentional Misrepresentation), the UCI may impose a provisional suspension in accordance with the relevant provisions of Part XII of the UCI Regulations.

If the UCI brings disciplinary proceedings against an Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel a Participant in respect to Intentional Misrepresentation which results in the imposition of a period of being Not Eligible, the said period of being Not Eligible must be recognised, respected and enforced by all licence-holders and National Federations.

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16.5.002 Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC)

[…]

Athetosis Occasional Dyskinesia signs with mild or subtle Dyskinesia (athetosis, dystonia, chorea) intensity or amplitude of movement (reference to DIS Scale). Unilateral or bilateral (symmetrical/asymmetrical)

[…]

(article introduced on 01.02.18; text modified on 01.01.21; 01.01.27)

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16.5.010 Health Condition that are not Underlying Health Conditions for all Athletes

A number of Health Conditions do not lead to an Eligible Impairment and are not Underlying Health Conditions. An Athlete who has a Health Condition (including, but not limited to, one of the Health Conditions listed in the Eligible Impairments table) but who does not have an Underlying Health Condition will not be eligible to compete in Para Cycling.

Health Conditions that primarily cause pain; primarily cause fatigue; primarily cause joint hypermobility or hypotonia; or are primarily psychological or psychosomatic in nature do not lead to an Eligible Impairment. Examples include:

• Health Conditions that primarily cause pain include myofacial pain-dysfunction syndrome, fibromyalgia or complex regional pain syndrome.

  • A Health Condition that primarily causes fatigue is chronic fatigue syndrome.

  • A Health Condition that primarily causes hypermobility or hypotonia is Ehlers Danlos syndrome.

  • Health Conditions that are primarily psychological or psychosomatic in nature include conversion disorders Functional Neurological Disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder.

(article introduced on 01.02.18; text modified on 01.01.27)

Cooling system
  • 16.7.001 All race courses must be equipped with at least one athlete cooling system. If the bis course length exceeds 12 kilometers or, if weather conditions allow it, an additional cooling system shall be provided.

(article introduced on 01.01.27)

Road Race Distances

16.7.002 The maximum and minimum distances which are recommended for UCI para cycling international road races shall be:

Sport Class Minimum Maximum
B men 93 km 125 km
B women 78 km 105 km
C5 men 75 km 100 km
C4 men 75 km 100 km
C3 men 60 km 80 km
C2 men 60 km 80 km
C1 men 60 km 80 km
C5 women 60 km 80 km
C4 women 60 km 80 km
C3 women 48 km 65 km
C2 women 48 km 65 km
C1 women 48 km 65 km
H5 men 60 km 80 km

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H4 men 60 km 80 km
H3 men 60 km 80 km
H2 men 30 km 60 km
H1 men 30 km 60 km
H5 women 52 km 70 km
H4 women 52 km 70 km
H3 women 52 km 70 km
H2 women 25 km 50 km
H1 women 25 km 50 km
T2 men 2530 km 4540km
T1 men 2530 km 45 40km
T2 women 2526 km 4535km
T1 women 2526 km 4535km

For courses with unique and desirable features, exceptions may be permitted at the discretion of the UCI.

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Time Trial Distances

16.7.009 The maximum and minimum distances which are recommended for UCI para cycling international time trials should be:

Sport Class Minimum
Maximum
B men 20 km 40 km
B women 2017 km
40 35 km
C5 men 1517 km
35 km
C4 men 1517 km
35 km
C3 men 1217 km
35 km
C2 men 1217 km
3530 km
C1 men 1217 km
3530 km
C5 women 15 km 3530 km
C4 women 15 km 3530 km
C3 women 12 km 3525km
C2 women 12 km 3525km
C1 women 12 km 3525km
H5 men 1217km
35 km

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H4 men 1217km 35 km
H3 men 1017 km 35 km
H2 men 10 12 km 25 km
H1 men 10 12 km 25 km
H5 women 12 15 km 3530 km
H4 women 12 15 km 3530 km
H3 women 10 km 35 20 km
H2 women 10 km 2520 km
H1 women 10 km 2520 km
T2 men 1012km 25 km
T1 men 1012km 25 km
T2 women 10 km 2520km
T1 women 10 km 2520 km

For courses with unique and desirable features, exceptions may be permitted at the discretion of the UCI.

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§ 3 Team Relay (TR)
  • 16.7.013 The team manager must give the names, gender and sport classes that make up their team as well as the order in which the athletes will be placed in the relay. The order needs to be provided to the president of the commissaires panel at the latest 1 hour after the end of the last event involving H division athletes. This start order may not be altered subsequently without an acceptable medical certificate or other acceptable justification.

If the team relay is the first race involving athletes from Division H, the order needs to be provided to the president of the commissaires panel during confirmation of starters at the latest 1 hour after the team managers meeting.

(text modified on 01.01.11; 01.10.11; 01.01.16; 01.01.27)

  • 16.7.014 The first wave of athletes will start all together and compete like in a regular road race. As soon as an athlete from a team completes their his lap and passes in front of their his teammates, the next athlete will start their his lap. Each athlete must complete 3 rounds for a total of 9 laps per team.

It is the responsibility of the team managers to give the start to their riders when the relay is passed to another athlete. A commissaire will supervise the relay zone and in case of a false start, a penalty of 10 seconds will be added directly to the results and the team manager will be informed by the Commissaire during the race.

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A false start consists of an athlete who takes the relay of their his teammate before they he cros ses the relay line. Helping a rider to start by pushing or pulling their his handcycle will also be considered as a false start. A false start done more than 3 seconds before the teammate crosses the relay line will automatically result in the disqualification of the team.

(article introduced on 01.01.11; text modified on 01.01.16; 01.07.18; 01.01.25; 01.01.27)

  • 16.7.019 All race courses must be equipped with at least one athlete cooling system. If the course length exceeds 12 kilometers or, if weather conditions allow it, an additional cooling system shall be provided.

  • [article abrogated on 01.01.27]

  • 16.8.006 The use of factoring is subject to UCI prior approval in any competition class, with exception of National Championships. During National Championships, factoring may be approved by the host National Federation.

When a factor is used for athletes' classification final results in the track individual pursuit, the athletes will evolve alone in the finals (gold-silver), (bronze-fourth) if they are not part of the same sport class and will be matched up only if they are part of the same sport class.

(article introduced on 01.01.09; modified on 01.01.27)

  • 16.9.002 A new world record submission will only be accepted from an athlete who has a Confirmed (C), Review at the next available opportunity (R-NAO), or Fixed Review Date (FRD) status for the sport class in which the new record was set. The athlete must also possess a valid international racing licence from a UCI affiliated national cycling federation.

Should any athlete with a review at the next available opportunity (R-NAO) sport class status change their his/her sport class in the future, any world records they he/she hol ds will be cancelled.

(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.07.12; 01.01.23; 01.01.27)

  • 16.9.006 Except for records set during the Paralympic Games, World Championships and World Cups events, no world record can be ratified if the athlete in question did not submit to an anti-doping control in accordance with the UCI Anti-doping Rules at the end of the race. For team events, all team members who have set the new record shall submit to the test.

The costs of such an anti-doping control shall be borne by the National Federation of the athlete(s) concerned.

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Any world record can be ratified only if the doping control the athlete(s) underwent has proven negative.

(article introduced on 01.07.12; 01.01.27)

  • 16.9.009 Records performed during World Cups events, World Championships or Paralympic Games may be ratified by a certified copy of the official result communiqué, signed by the president of the commissaires’ panel and by the UCI Technical Delegate.

(article introduced on 01.07.12; 01.01.27)

  • 16.10.002 For all sport classes in road events, athletes are required to wear a helmet in the correct sport class colour (minimum 75% of the entire helmet), or use an appropriately coloured helmet cover (use of tape to cover the helmet is not permitted), as follows:
C5 men / women
Red T2 men
H4 men / women
B men
C4 men / women
White H3 men / women
B women
T2 women
C3 men / women
Blue H2 men
T1 women
H5 men / women
Black C2 men / women
T1 men
Yll C1 men / women
eow H2 women
Green H1 men
Orange H1 women

The athletes’ sport classes are recognisable by using the above-mentioned helmet colours, which enable the commissaires and public to detect without delay and confusion the group they belong to. Athletes using the wrong colour helmet in road race events will be fined CHF 500 (including CHF 250 fine imposed on the athlete and CHF 250 imposed on their team manager) not be allowed to start or will be withdrawn from the race and disqualified.

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Tandem
  • 16.10.003 Athletes competing on a tandem must wear identical race clothing (jersey, shorts), except case described in articles 1.3.063 and 1.3.070.

(text modified on 01.10.13; 01.10.13; 01.01.27)

  • 16.14.002 All requests of approval homologation for prostheses, orthoses or impairment adaptations to any cycle must be submitted in writing with proper explanation and pictures to UCI for approval, in accordance with the procedure established by the UCI available on its website. Such request must be received at the UCI at least four weeks before any event that the athlete wants to participate in. In case the adaptation is approved, an identification sticker will be applied on the adaptation itself. Once an adaptation has been approved, the adaptation must not be adjusted nor modified. Any modification must be resubmitted for approval of the UCI.

Should a situation arise where an athlete must compete with a new/modified prostheses, orthoses or adaptatio ns prior to receiving formal UCI approva l, use of the prostheses, orthoses or impairment the adaptations will be considered on a temporary basis by the onsite commissaire as long as the adaptation is deemed safe and within regulations. Official approval must be completed at the next UCI official adaptation approval opportunity.

(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.10; 01.07.13; 01.02.17, 01.01.23; 01.01.25; 01.01.26; 01.01.27)

  • 16.18.001 The UCI has created a 52-week rolling yearly ranking of riders per sport class and gender, on road and track. These individual rankings take into account the following events:

  • Track: kilometer, sprint, individual pursuit, scratch race, and elimination;

  • Road: individual time trial and road race.

This ranking shall be called «UCI Para Cycling Individual Ranking per sport class» and shall be the exclusive property of the UCI.

(text modified on 01.01.11; 01.10.11; 01.10.13; 01.01.27)

  • 16.18.003 The ranking of each sport class shall be established according to the points obtained by riders participating in competitions on the international calendar, according to the following guidelines:
International Calendar

Paralympic Games and World Championships:

Points will be awarded for each event in accordance with article 16.18.001.

World Cup:

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  • Points will be awarded for each event in accordance with article 16.18.001;

  • − Points from all rounds of the World Cup to count;

Continental Championships and Regional Games:

  • Points will be awarded for a maximum of 4 events per competition per sports class each event in accordance with article 16.18.001.

  • In years when both the Continental Championships and Regional Games take place, points will only be awarded for the competition where athletes received the most points.

Class 1 ( C 1) Para Cycling competitions:

  • An athlete can earn points by competing at Class 1 competitions around the world;

  • ROAD: Only the three best results from different Class 1 events will be accumulated in the UCI Para Cycling Individual Ranking by Sport Class.

  • TRACK: Only the two best results (in individual races, i.e. kilometer, individual pursuit, scratch race, elimination, sprint or tandem sprint) from different Class 1 events will be accumulated in the UCI Para Cycling Individual Ranking by Sport Class.

Class 2 ( C2 ) Para Cycling competitions:

  • An athlete can earn points by competing at Class 2 competitions around the world;

  • ROAD: Only the three best results from Class 2 will be accumulated in the UCI Para Cycling Individual Ranking by Sport Class.

  • TRACK: Only the two best results (in individual races, i.e. kilometer, individual pursuit, scratch race, elimination or sprint) from different Class 2 competitions will be accumulated in the UCI Para Cycling Individual Ranking by Sport Class.

The UCI Para Cycling Individual Ranking by Sport Class is a 52-week rolling ranking and shall be drawn up at least once a week.

(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.02.11; 01.10.11; 01.10.13; 01.02.17; 01.01.23; 01.01.26; 01.01.27)

16.18.013 Updates of rankings

The rankings shall be updated and published every Tuesday at 2am CET. The final result of any other competition, received by the UCI after the stated deadlines, will be included in the next weekly update.

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Specific provisions for rolling rankings

A same competition will not be taken into account more than once in a single ranking; the following provisions apply:

  • If the same competition takes place less than 52 weeks after the previous edition, only the most recent competition will be taken into account in the ranking;

  • If the same competition takes place more than 52 weeks after the previous edition points of the previous edition remain in the ranking until the new edition is held; - If the same competition is not organised the next season, points from the last competition which took place will only be dropped from the ranking after the 52-week period.

The aforementioned provisions apply to all competitions.

(article introduced on 01.01.27)

16.19.001 The UCI has established a ranking by nation on both road and track combined per gender.

The nations ’ ranking is drawn up on the basis of points obtained by the best athlete of each nation participating in international calendar competitions in accordance with article 16.18.003, for each event, sport class and gender.

The classification status of athletes taken into account for the nations’ ranking must be Review at the Next Available Opportunity (R-NAO), Fixed Review Date (FRD) or Confirmed (C).

The nations’ ranking is drawn up on the basis of points obtained by points achieved at results from various competitions across the UCI Para Cycling Calendar.

Points for Road and Track competitions are accumulated to the nations rankings independently.

Points accumulated onto the nation ranking will be done so at the following competitions:

UCI Para Cycling World Championships

The top scoring rider’s points per Sport Class and gender across the duration of the competition (road or track). Should two world championships take place in the same 52-week period only the most recent world championships shall count.

The points from any team event will be allocated proportionally to either the men’s or women’s ranking based on the percentage of male or female riders in the team.

UCI Para Cycling World Cups

The top scoring rider’s points per Sport Class and gender across the duration of each round of the UCI Para Cycling World Cup.

The points from any team event will be allocated proportionally to either the men’s or women’s ranking based on the percentage of male or female riders in the team.

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Should multiple teams take part in the UCI Para Cycling World Cup, then the highest placed team will count towards the rankings at each respective competition.

Continental Championships and Regional Games

The top scoring rider’s points per Sports Class and gender across the duration of competition (road or track). Should both Continental Championships and Regional Games take pace in the same 52-week period, only the highest point total of 1 of the competitions will be added to the nations’ ranking. Should two continental championships or regional games take place in the same 52-week period only the most recent competition shall be eligible for inclusion.

The points from any team event will be allocated proportionally to either the men’s or women’s ranking based on the percentage of male or female riders in the team.

Class 1 Para Cycling Competitions

The top 3 Class 1 results across all eligible riders per Sports Class on the road and the top 2 Class 1 results across all eligible riders per Sports Class on the track are allocated to the nations ranking.

Class 2 Para Cycling Competitions

The top 3 Class 2 results across all eligible riders per Sports Class on the road and the top 2 Class 2 results across all eligible riders per Sports Class on the track are allocated to the nations ranking.

Points accumulated through the National Championships are also taken into account for the nations’ ranking.

This ranking shall be called «UCI Para Cycling Nations’ Ranking» and shall be the exclusive property of the UCI.

The UCI Para Cycling Nations’ Ranking is a 52-week rolling ranking and shall be drawn up at least once a week.

Results for riders with New (N) Sport Class status riders

Should any Athlete compete as a New Sport Class Status athlete, the nation will be awarded nations rankings points only after the Athlete receives a valid International Classification (with a status Review at the Next Available Opportunity (R-NAO), Fixed Review Date (FRD) or Confirmed (C)) in the same sports class for which the Athlete competed at previous competitions within the last 52 weeks from the competition at which UCI International Classification took place. Should the internationally classified Sport Class not be assigned to the Athlete as previously competed in, all nations’ ranking points will only be valid from the International Classification date onwards.

In the case that the UCI Para Cycling Nations’ Ranking are taken at a specific date for the purposes of qualification to competitions (ex Paralympic Games, Regional Games), no update to the qualification rankings will be done after the date indicated in the published qualification guides.

(text modified on 01.07.10; 01.10.13; 01.01.25; 01.01.26; 01.01.27)

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  • 16.19.003 Para cycling road and track nations ’ ranking will be established on December 31st of every year.

If need be, the nations ’ ranking will be corrected.

[article abrogated on 01.01.27]

Points for team events

  • 16.19.004 Points for team events will be awarded to the nations as follows, and in accordance with the table at article 16.18.004:

  • Men and women team event rankings are drawn up separately;

  • In the case of a mixed team (men and women), each athlete will afford to his nation a third of the points available in either the men or women team event ranking (e.g.: a mixed team winning a round of the world cup made up of two men and one woman would give 20 points to the men’s team ranking and 10 points to the women’s team ranking);

  • In the case of a mixed nations team (different nations represented), each athlete affords his or her nation a third of the points on offer for the nation's ranking for team events (e.g.: a composite team winning a round of the world cup made up of two athletes from Nation A and one athlete from Nation B would contribute 20 points to the ranking for Nation A and 10 points to the ranking for Nation B);

  • A team may be both mixed genders and mixed nations.

(text modified on 01.01.11; 01.10.13; 01.02.17; 01.07.18, 01.01.19; 01.01.26; 01.01.27)

16.19.005 Updates of rankings

The rankings shall be updated and published every Tuesday at 2am CET. The final result of any other competition, received by the UCI after the stated deadlines, will be included in the next weekly update.

Specific provisions for rolling rankings

A same event will not be taken into account more than once in a single ranking; the following provisions apply:

  • If the same event takes place less than 52 weeks after the previous edition, only the most recent event will be taken into account in the ranking;

  • If the same event takes place more than 52 weeks after the previous edition points of the previous edition remain in the ranking until the new edition is held;

  • If the same event is not organised in the next season, points from the last event which took place will only be dropped from the ranking after the 52-week period.

The aforementioned provisions apply to all competitions.

(article introduced on 01.01.27)

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Individual Ranking
  • 16.20.018 At the conclusion of each individual race of each event, points are awarded to the first twenty ten riders according to article 16.18.004 for the individual road or track para cycling world cup ranking.

(text modified on 01.10.13; 01.01.27)

16.24.003 International Calendar
Type of competition Criteria
Paralympic Games -
As per the specific regulations for cycling
events at the Paralympic Games
UCI World Championships -
Asper World Championships regulations
UCI World Cup -
Asper articles 16.20.001 to 16.20.023
Continental Championships -
See article 16.24.004
Regional Games
Class 1 Per competition:
-Competition must be open to all sport
classes relative to Para Cycling Road or
Track;
-Minimum 5 participating nations in
Europe;
-
Minimum 3 participating nations in
America;
-
Minimum 2 participating nations in Asia;
-
Minimum 2 participating nations in
Oceania and in Africa
-
Must meet UCI standards
Class 2 Per competition:
-
Minimum 1 participating nation in
Europe;
-
Minimum 1 participating nation in
America;
-
Minimum 1 participating nation in Asia;
-
Minimum 1 participating nation in
Oceania and in Africa
-
Must meet UCI standard

No other international para cycling competition may be organised during the UCI World Championships.

No UCI Class 1 competition may be organised on the same continent on the same day as a UCI World Cup competition.

The Continental Championships (CC) and National Championships (CN) may not be organised during a UCI World Cup competition.

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