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C00004 00003	.seg RACING RULES
C00009 00004	<Violations of Rules.
C00011 00005	<Rule Applications, Exceptions and Additions.
C00013 00006	<Race Announcements.
C00016 00007	<Entry in Races.
C00022 00008	<Mixing of Classes and Categories.
C00026 00009	<Officials.
C00037 00010	<Bicycles.
C00042 00011	<Competitors' Uniform.
C00054 00012	<Start of a Race.
C00057 00013	<Finish of a Race.
C00061 00014	<Conduct of Licensees.
C00066 00015	<Protests.
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.seg RACING RULES
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.s General Racing Rules

<Definitions.
.ind definitions of special terms
The following special terms are used.
.ind bicycle race
>A %3bicycle race%* is a competition among persons using bicycles
where awards are given on the basis of relative performance.
.ind race meet
>A %3race meet%* is one or more races covered by a single race permit and
is not necessarily limited to a single day.
.ind promoter
>The %3promoter%* of a race is the person named as such in the race permit.
This person is responsible to the Federation for the proper organization
of the race meet.
.ind prize list
.ind primes
>@The %3prize list%*
for a race consists of all prizes and primes arranged for in advance
by the promoter.
The prize list for a race meet is the sum of the prize lists for the
individual races.
.ind officials
>The %3officials%* are appointed by the Federation to oversee
the conduct of the race and to ensure compliance with Federation regulations.
.ind licensees
>%3Licensees%* are persons holding Federation licenses, such as riders,
officials, coaches, trainers, and mechanics.
.ind racing age
.ind "age, racing"
>A rider's %3racing age%* shall be his or her age
on December 31 of the preceding year.
All references to age of riders or race age groups shall be interpreted
as referring to racing age.
.ind open race
.ind pro-am race
.ind amateur open race
.ind professional open race
>An %3open or pro-am race%* is open to licensed amateur and professional
riders in good standing who meet the entry specifications of the race.
An %3amateur open race%* is one that has been issued a race permit by
an amateur governing body;
a %3professional open race%* is one that has been issued a race permit by
a professional governing body.
.ind invitational race
>An %3invitational race%* is one in which only riders who are
invited by the promoter may compete.
.ind session
>A %3session%* is a sequence of races with no major time breaks.
Most championships are held with two or possibly three sessions per day.
.ind mishap
.ind tire puncture
.ind puncture
>A %3mishap%* is a crash, a tire puncture, or
a mechanical accident.  However, a puncture caused by the tire coming off
due to inadequate gluing is not a mishap.
.ind mechanical accident
>A %3mechanical accident%* is the breakage of an
essential part of the bicycle.
A malfunction due to insufficient tightening of any component
is not a mechanical accident.
.ind relegation
>%3Relegation%* is a penalty consisting of a loss of finish
position, points, or time, depending on the type of race.
It may be assessed against a rider, a team or both.
.ind protest
>A %3protest%* is a formal request by a rider or team manager to have a race
official review a decision or oversight (see Racing Rule {[3] protestref}).
.ind appeal
>An %3appeal%* is a formal request for review by the Board of Appeals of
a disciplinary action or qualification to race (see Bylaw {[1] appealref}).
<Violations of Rules.
.ind violations of rules
.ind penalties
.ind fines
>The following actions may be taken when Federation regulations are broken
(in order of increasing severity):
warning, relegation, disqualification, suspension.
Some offenses that may lead to suspension are listed in Bylaw {[1] suspendref}.
In addition to or in place of the above actions, clubs, teams, and
professional riders may be fined.

>Recommended penalties for first offenses under normal circumstances are
listed below and throughout these rules within brackets.
Subsequent offenses of the same type by the same rider within a year
of the last such offense should receive greater penalties.

.ind flagrant violations
.ind persistent violations
>Unless otherwise specified, infractions of rules shall be penalized
by relegation or disqualification.
Licensees who flagrantly or persistently break any of the
regulations of the Federation are subject to suspension.

.ind team penalties
>If an event is for teams only, then the team is treated as an individual
for penalties.
<Rule Applications, Exceptions and Additions.
.ind exceptions to rules
.ind additions to rules
.ind rule exceptions and additions
>These Racing Rules apply to all races authorized by the
Federation.
Exceptions to these rules may be made only with prior approval of the
Technical Chairman for special circumstances in a particular race
meet.
A request for exception should be made in writing to the Chairman Board of
Control, with a copy attached to the race permit application.

>An entrant in an event authorized by the Racing Rules shall be deemed to
be competing under these rules from the beginning of registration to the
last awarding of prizes.

>The promoter may add special rules as needed for a
particular race or may devise novel race rules provided that:
.continue
(a) these additional rules are not in conflict with the rules of the
Federation,
.continue
(b) they are approved by the district representative or chief referee, and
.continue
(c) they are made available in written form to the participants
before the race.

>Any schedule of fines for a race must be requested by the promoter,
approved by the Technical Chairman and made available in writing
to participants before the race.

<Race Announcements.
.ind official race announcement
.ind race announcement
.ind announcement of races
>The official race announcement must @contain the declaration
"U.S. Cycling Federation race permit No." followed by the permit number%1.
The announcement must also state any restrictions on entries, such as closing
date or maximum field size.
Entry fees and prize values must be listed for each event.
Maximum entry fees are given in the Schedule of Fees.

.ind postponement of races
>Road races are normally run rain or shine.
If the promoter plans to cancel or postpone the event in case of bad
weather, the official race announcement must so state.

.ind rain dates
>For track meets, the official race
announcement shall either specify a rain date or state that the meet will
be cancelled in the case of rain.
In case of threatening weather, the promoter shall decide whether to open
the gates at least two hours before the scheduled starting time.
The final decision regarding the usability of the track shall be made by
the chief referee.

.ind prize evaluation
>The complete prize list, with values
for each place, shall be available to competitors and officials on the day
of the event.
Prize evaluations shall be based on retail prices.
The prizes shall be available for inspection by the chief referee
before the start of the meet.
<Entry in Races.
.ind entry in races
.ind risk assumption
>All those who compete in any of the events authorized under these rules do
so at their own risk, whether or not they are licensed by the Federation,
and no liability shall attach to the Federation or any of its officials with
respect to any loss or injury sustained or caused by anyone competing in
such events.
.ind race course
>Before the start of the race,
it is the rider's responsibility to familiarize himself
with the rules of the event and with the race course.
.ind unlicensed riders in time trials
>In order to compete in Federation races, riders must
present a valid racing license from the Federation or from another
national federation that is affiliated with the Union Cycliste Internationale.
However, unlicensed riders may be permitted to compete in time trials
at the option of the promoter.
A professional may compete only in open races.
.ind professionals in open races

.ind invitational race
.ind rejection of race entries
>Except for invitational races, the promoter must provide an equal
opportunity for all qualified applicants to participate without discrimination.
If stated in the official race announcement, the promoter may close
entries on a certain date, prohibit post entries, restrict the
number of entries in a given event, or set a minimum number of starters for
a race to occur.

.ind withdrawal from a race
>All riders must be entered as prescribed by the rules [10 days suspension
for competing without entering].
Entries will be recognized as a signed agreement binding both the
promoter and the rider to comply with the regulations covering the event.
After having entered a race, a rider may not withdraw and compete in another
race on the same day except with the consent of the promoter
[10 day suspension].
The promoter may not advertise the entry of a rider unless the entry
has been regularly received.

.ind entry fees for national champions
.ind national champion's entry fee
.ind closing date
.ind date of closing
>All entries must be in the hands of the promoter by the date of closing,
whether mailed or sent by other means.
Promoters shall not accept any entry unless
accompanied by an entry fee, except that current United States National Champions
who enter before the specified closing date are exempt from this fee
if they wear their national championship jerseys.

>No rider shall be entitled to an entry fee refund when
the promoter has fulfilled all the requirements of the agreement as
specified in the official race announcement.
[A rider, upon being disqualified, shall forfeit any fees already paid].

>Unless expressly @disallowed%1 in the official race announcement, a rider
@who is eligible to enter more than one event in a race meet may do so
provided that all entry fees are paid.

>No rider may enter a race as a member of a club who is not entitled
to do so [disqualification and 20 days suspension].

>Any rider who enters a race while under suspension will become
liable to additional penalties [disqualification and 30 days suspension].

.ind unauthorized race
>No licensee may enter a bicycle race that has not been issued a race
permit @by a national federation affiliated with either the International
Amateur Cycling Federation (FIAC) or the International Professional
Cycling Federation (FICP)%1 [30 days suspension
@for races in the U.S.A., one year for races outside the U.S.A.].

.ind amateurs in professional races
>The only amateur riders who may compete in a professional open race are
those entered as a national team [30 days suspension for entering without
permission].
<Mixing of Classes and Categories.
.ind mixing of classes
.ind class mixing
.ind category mixing
>Senior riders may
@compete in any race for their age group or younger, but not including
Junior races, subject to category limitations stated elsewhere.
%1Junior riders may compete in any race for their age group or older,
up to and including general (not age-graded) senior races,
subject to category and distance limitations specified elsewhere in these
rules.
.ind distance limits in combined races
>A promoter may offer races for combined classifications and categories;
all riders shall race the same distance unless there is a distance
handicapped start for separate groupings of riders.
.group
>Certain classes may not race over distances greater than the following.
.ind distance limits for juniors
.begin nofill narrow (partm+4); tabs 20;
%3Junior →Dist\ance%*
9-11 →@40\ km.%1
12-13 →@80\%1
14-15 →@100\%1
16-17 →120\
.end
.apart
<Officials.
.ind officials
.ind duties of race officials
The duties of certain officials are outlined below.
The duties of others, such as holder, handicapper, and seeder, are
discussed below in conjunction with specific race descriptions.
The duties of the chief officials (referee, judge, scorer, timer,
starter, and registrar) shall be performed by licensed officials.
One person may perform more than one duty.
.ind impartial officials
>All officials shall endeavor to uphold and enforce the regulations of the
Federation and shall do so in an impartial manner.
.ind uniforms of officials
>All officials shall wear grey slacks or skirt with either black and white
striped shirt or a light blue shirt; a navy blue tie and blazer are optional.
A "USCF Official" emblem shall be visible on the front of the uniform.
Chief referees are encouraged to wear the blue shirt uniform.
.ind payment of officials
>Licensed officials who are assigned by the district representative
and who attend a race meet for the sole purpose of officiating
shall be paid in accordance with the Schedule of Fees.
Officials must be prepared to demonstrate current licensed status in order
to be eligible for payment.
Payment shall be tendered by the promoter before the conclusion of the
race meet.

>CHIEF REFEREE
.ind chief referee's duties
.ind race commission
=The chief referee supervises the general conduct of
each race.
The chief referee is empowered to interpret and enforce the rules of the
Federation and to make a ruling on any point that is not specifically
covered in the rules.
=The chief referee has the power to penalize
or recommend suspension of any licensee who refuses to obey
instructions of officials or who commits other offenses.
The chief referee shall take into consideration the observations of
assistant referees, taking into account their viewing positions and experience
levels.

=The chief referee shall invoke penalties for infractions of the rules.
These penalties include warning, relegation, and disqualification.
A decision of the chief referee @under the racing rules%1 is final.

.ind officials' selection
=All officials shall be selected with the approval of the
chief referee, who will also assign them their duties for each event
and may delegate authority to them.

=The chief referee shall prepare an invoice for payment of officials
of the race meet, submit it to the promoter, and confirm that all
officials are paid prior to the conclusion of the race meet, in
accordance with Federation rules.

.ind referee's report
=Within five days following the race meet, the chief referee shall submit
to the District Representative a report listing all licensed officials,
their license numbers, and positions served.
This report will also cover all protests received and their disposition,
foul riding, false entries, attempts of unregistered riders to ride,
unexcused nonstarters, a list of all riders who won awards in
excess of the limit specified in the Schedule of Fees and the amounts of
such winnings, and other relevant observations.

=No person shall act as the promoter and chief referee of
the same event.

>ASSISTANT REFEREES
.ind assistant referees
.ind referees' duties
=The assistant referees shall act in an advisory capacity to the
chief referee.
They shall position themselves so as to best observe any infractions of
the rules, watch closely, and report to the chief referee at the
end of the race.
They shall call all rule violations whether or not a protest is received.
Reports of infractions shall be made in writing and signed by the originator.
=The assistant referees shall inspect bicycles as needed both
before the race and in case of apparent mishaps and report infractions to
the chief referee.

>STARTER
.ind starters' duties
=It is the starter's responsibility to see to it that riders are called at
the appropriate time and to inform them of the distance they will ride and
of any special rules governing the race.
If the finish line is at a different place than the start, the riders
must be informed of its exact location.
=The starter shall not permit riders to start who are
not wearing numbers or whose uniforms or equipment do not conform to the
rules.
=The starter shall alert other interested officials when the race
is about to begin, shall judge whether there has been a valid start, and
shall stop the race when called for by the rules.

>SCORERS
.ind "scorers' duties"
=The scorers shall keep track of laps gained or lost by each rider.
At the end of the race the scorers will inform the chief judge of all riders
who have either gained or lost laps.
=The scorers normally shall be responsible for the operation of the
lap cards and bell.

>JUDGES
.ind judges' duties
.ind photofinish equipment
.ind camera operator
=The judges shall advise the chief judge, who shall determine
the order of finish of a race.
If photofinish equipment is used,
the camera operator shall function as a judge
and shall provide finished film or order-of-finish
information to the chief judge as the latter directs.
The finish film will be returned to the promoter after any protests and
appeals have been resolved.
.ind finish of race
=The judges shall assign places to as many riders as required.
All riders in a given group who cannot be placed will be considered equal.

>TIMERS
.ind timers' duties
=The chief timer shall resolve any gross discrepancies among timings,
compile all times pertinent to the final
classification and those requested by the promoter, and submit
them to the chief referee at the end of the race.
Multiple hand timings will normally be averaged then truncated to 1/10 second.
.ind automatic timing
.ind timing equipment
=Automatic timings will be recorded to 1/100 second.
The timing equipment operator shall function as an assistant timer
and shall submit all timing data to the chief timer.

>REGISTRARS
.ind registrar's duties
.continue
The registrars shall confirm that each entrant has presented a valid
racing license, is the person named on the license, and is qualified
and properly entered according to the rules of the race meet.
<Bicycles.
.ind bicycles
.ind track bicycles
.ind road bicycles
.ind brakes
>For track races, only a bicycle with a single cog fixed wheel and without
a hand, coaster, or other mechanical brake shall be used.
For road races, only a bicycle
with a free wheel and one working brake on each wheel shall be used,
except as allowed elsewhere in these rules.
.ind handlebars
>Bicycles must be propelled solely by human force,
have no device solely intended to reduce air resistance, and be no more
than 2 meters long and 75 cm. wide.
Any propulsive action brought about by means of the hands or
the use of protective shields is prohibited.
>Ends of handlebars shall be plugged to lessen the chance of injury.
The referees may bar the use of any machine which appears
to be unsafe.

.ind tubular tire restriction
.ind sewup tire restriction
.ind clincher tire restriction
.ind tire restrictions
>Tubular (i.e. sewup) tires may not be used in road races that are exclusively
for riders with racing ages of 13 or less.
However, riders in this age group may use tubular tires when competing with
older riders.

.ind gear restrictions
.ind development
.ind roll-out test
>In all cases where gear restrictions are specified, the only determining
factor of a bicycle's meeting the restriction shall be its %3development%*
as measured by the %3roll-out test%* -- the distance traveled by the
bicycle in one revolution of the cranks with the tires inflated to racing
pressure.
The gear restriction in a given race shall be that of the
least restricted class in the race.
Maximum permissible developments are as follows, in meters and feet-inches.
.begin nofill turn on "∂\"; tabs 14, 24, 32, 42, 50; group;
\%3Junior ∂(28)Road ∂(46)Track%*
\9-11 \5.91 m. \19' 5" \5.91 m. \19' 5"
\12-13 \6.50  \21' 4" \6.40 \21' 0"
\14-15 \7.00 \23' 0" \6.80 \22' 4"
\16-17 \7.47 \24' 6" \7.07 \23' 2"
.ind junior gears
.end continue
Gear restrictions for Junior riders shall not apply at the Junior World Trials.

.ind roller races
>In roller races, either road or track bicycles may be used.
All classes are restricted to a development of 7.69 meters (25 feet 3
inches) and cranks must be at least 165 mm. long.

<Competitors' Uniform.
.ind helmets
>@Every rider starting a race%1 shall wear a protective, @securely fastened%1
helmet.
@It is the rider's responsibility to select and wear a helmet which offers
sufficient protection against head injury and does not restrict the rider's
vision [disqualification for failure to wear a helmet or for removing it
during the race].
.continue
The Federation makes no warranties or representations
regarding the protective adequacy
or fitness for competition of any helmets and a rider, by entering an
event conducted under these rules, agrees to hold the Federation harmless
from any and all claims arising from the use of any particular helmet.

.ind clothing requirements
.ind appearance of riders
.ind uniforms of riders
>The rider and uniform must be neat and clean at least at the
beginning of a race.
Helmets, shoes, or clothes that are torn, discolored, or in disrepair may
not be used.

.ind jerseys
.ind shorts
.ind socks
.ind white socks
>Racing jerseys shall cover the shoulders.
Cycling shorts shall be black and shall reach to approximately mid-thigh.
@Cycling shorts may contain vertical colored panels
on each side in domestic amateur races.
%1One piece uniforms conforming to this color scheme may also be used.
@White socks or no socks may be worn.

.ind advertising on uniforms
.ind trademarks on uniforms
>The only advertising that may appear on the uniform of a rider
is that of the rider's club or team sponsorship as described below
[disqualification].
The only trademark that may appear on any garment is that of the
garment's manufacturer.
Trademarks may appear just once on each garment (except once on
each leg of the shorts) in an area not exceeding 5 cm. by 5 cm.
.begin group; nofill narrow 2; tabs 21,36,49;
 \%3International \Domestic \Profess-
 \Amateur \Amateur \ional
.ind jerseys
.ind warmup jackets
JERSEYS &
 WARMUP JACKETS:
.skip 50 mills;
  Front & back  \3 lines [1]
  (max. height) \16 cm. \[2] \22 cm.
.skip 50 mills;
  Sides \none allowed \[2] \1 line, 5 cm.
  (max. width)
.skip 50 mills;
  Sleeves  \1 line \ \1 or 2 lines
  (max. height) \[2] \5 cm. \9 cm.
.skip 50 mills;
.ind shorts
SHORTS, each \1 or 2 lines
  leg, EITHER
.skip 50 mills;
  horizontal \7 cm. \7 cm. \9 cm.
  (max. height)
 OR
  vertical \7 cm. \@7 cm.%1 \9 cm.
  (max. width)
.skip 50 mills;
.ind caps
CAPS \3 cm. [3] \3 cm. [3] \6 cm. [3]
  (max. height)
.skip 50 mills;
.ind shoes
.ind gloves
.ind helmet
SHOES, GLOVES & HELMET - only trademarks (see above)
.skip 50 mills;
.end
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NOTES:
.break
.ind club name on jersey
[1] Name of club which is sponsored or has a registered jersey must appear
in this area.  The name may be abbreviated.
.break
[2] 
@Sponsor's advertising may appear anywhere on the jersey or warmup jacket.
The club's name or abbreviation must appear on the front and back or the
two sides of the jersey.%1
.break
[3] Advertising may appear up to four times on the cap, once on each side
and once on each side of the peak.
Alternatively, caps provided by the promoter bearing the name of the race
may be worn, however no competitor may be required to wear such a cap.

>Category 1 and 2 riders who are members of the same club must wear
identifiably similar uniforms when competing in a massed start race except where
different uniforms are called for by other Federation regulations.

.ind improper uniforms
.ind unauthorized uniforms
>In competition, no rider shall wear the emblem, inscription, or uniform
of any club or team which the rider is not eligible to represent.

.ind national champion's jersey
.ind "jerseys, national champion's"
>Only current @Federation%1 national champions are permitted to
wear the red, white, and blue jerseys of the championship design.
This jersey may be worn only while competing in the same type of event (road
or track) as that in which it was won.
@Members of sponsored clubs may affix a patch not larger than 64 square cm.
with their sponsor's inscription when competing in domestic races.

.ind "jerseys, national team"
.ind national team jerseys
>Members of Federation teams
must wear the uniform designated by the Federation.
This uniform may be worn only while actually representing the @Federation
%1or the USA.
@When permitted by international rules, the Federation may affix
a patch bearing a sponsor's inscription not to exceed 64 square cm.
in area.

.ind stage race leader's jersey
>In stage races, the race leader or those heading other
categories may wear a special jersey provided by the race organizer, but
only for the duration of the race and as long as the leadership lasts.
The jersey may bear only the name of the race or the special classification.

.ind world championship jersey
.ind advertising on world championship jersey
>No rider shall wear the world championship jersey or colors
(blue-red-black-yellow-green stripes in any order) in a race unless
entitled to do so under international rules.
Only former world champions are permitted to wear the world championship
colors on the trim of their jerseys.
No advertising is permitted on amateur world championship jerseys.

.ind "numbers, racing";
.ind racing numbers;
>Racing numbers are provided by the promoter, who may require a deposit
which shall be refunded on return of the numbers in good order.
The number of each competitor must be readily visible when the rider is
in racing position.
It should be attached securely at least at the four corners and no accessory
may cover it.
The figures should be black and approximately 14 cm. high on
a light colored background 20 cm. high @and 22 cm. wide.
%1Numbers shall be constructed from materials sufficiently durable to last
the race without tearing or disintegrating, even in adverse weather.
The name of the race or the race sponsor may appear on a competitor's
number.
@Such racing numbers may not be folded, trimmed or mutilated [disqualification].%1

.ind frame numbers;
.ind hip numbers;
.ind shoulder numbers;
.continue
If hip, shoulder, or frame numbers are provided they shall be worn as
directed.
The figures (numbers and plates) shall not be handwritten, but printed in
block letters using waterproof inks.

<Start of a Race.
.ind start of a race
>No heat or race may be started before the time stated in the official
race announcement except with the consent of all registered riders in the
heat or race.
It is the rider's responsibility to report at the appointed time and
location for the start of the race [disqualification for starting at an
incorrect time or location].
.ind delay of start
.ind puncture before start
>No licensee may unnecessarily delay the start of a race [disqualification].
However, a brief delay to replace a punctured tire may be allowed if a
replacement wheel, ready for immediate use, is available at the starting line.

>Starts or the resumption of racing shall be
signaled by a single gunshot or whistle.
The starter alone judges the validity of the start.
Stopping or neutralization of the race because of a false start or other
conditions specified in the rules shall be signaled by a double gunshot or
double whistle.
>All competitors shall be started in the same manner, either
all with holders, all with one foot on the ground, or all with a rolling
start.
Holders may not step over the starting line at the start of a race.
>Where a massed rolling start is used on the track, there shall be
one or more neutral laps to ensure that the riders are sufficiently
together to provide a fair start in the judgement of the starter.
>If more than one massed start race is to be on the
course simultaneously, starting intervals should be chosen so as to insure
that different groups will not overlap.

<Finish of a Race.
.ind finish of race
>The finish of a race shall be judged when the front tire first
penetrates the imaginary vertical plane passing through the
leading edge of the finish line.
>The beginning of the last lap of a race will be announced by
ringing a bell and display of the lap card "1".
In a road race, if the finish line is off the immediate course, the bell
shall be sounded at the point of departure on the preceding lap.
.ind bell rung by error
>Should the bell be rung by error at the wrong lap,
the Judges shall record the order of the finish at the end
of that lap.
The chief referee shall decide whether to declare these results final
or to rerun some or all of the race.
The chief referee may bar from the rerun any rider who appeared to
have no chance to win a prize had the bell rung on the proper lap.

>DEAD HEATS
.ind dead heats
=Should two or more riders make a dead heat for a qualifying
place in a trial heat, they shall all be allowed to enter the final.
=In track races, should two or more riders make a dead heat for a place for
which there is a prize, they may again ride the distance to decide the race
or a shorter distance considered sufficient by the chief referee to allow
for a fair settlement.
=In road races, should two or more riders make a dead heat for first place only,
they shall reride the final sprint for 1000 meters on road bicycles to determine
the winner.  If the dead heat is for any other place, the riders concerned shall
be declared equal and the prizes for those places shall be added and equally
divided or duplicated at the discretion of the promoter.   

>After the first competitor has finished, the chief referee may excuse
one or more riders from completing the distance in order to secure a place
which would clearly have been won by finishing.
The chief referee may also excuse from completing the distance a rider who,
by accident or withdrawal of others, is the only competitor left in the race.

.ind results announcement
.ind prize distribution
>At the end of the race, the chief judge will inform the
riders of the time and place where the results will be posted or announced
and the chief judge shall be available there to resolve any protests.
Prizes may not be distributed until any protests have been answered and
at least 15 minutes have passed since the results were announced.

<Conduct of Licensees.
.ind conduct of licensees
.ind riding conduct
.ind misconduct
>No licensee shall benefit from his or her own
misconduct, nor shall any team benefit from the misconduct of one of its
members or support personnel.

.ind suspendable offenses

>A rider who has not covered the full course may not cross the finish
line as a competitor for prize honors [disqualification and 30 days suspension].

>Riders must follow a referee's order to withdraw from the
race immediately [10 days suspension].
.ind swearing
.ind foul language
.ind abusive language
>No licensee may use foul or abusive language or conduct during a race
meet [15 days suspension].

.ind abrupt motion
.ind foul riding
.ind interference
>No rider may make an abrupt motion so as to interfere with the forward
progress of another rider, either intentionally or by accident [relegation
or disqualification; possibly 10 days suspension if a crash results].
>Competitors may dismount at their pleasure, but must not 
interfere with other riders in so doing [disqualification and possibly
10 days suspension].

.ind dangerous riders
>Any rider who appears to present a danger to the
other competitors may be disqualified by the chief referee either before
or during a race.
.ind pushing
.ind pulling
>Pushing or pulling among riders is prohibited in all races
except the madison [relegation or disqualification].

>Competitors may make no progress unaccompanied
by a bicycle [relegation or disqualification].
In case of a crash, they may run with their bicycles to the finish line,
staying on the course.

>A licensee may be penalized for causing a crash or spill through
inadequate tightening or adjustment of a bicycle component, including
gluing of tires [disqualification and 10 days suspension].

>A rider may not be on the track or course during a race in which he or
she is not competing [relegation or disqualification].

<Protests.
.protestref: article!§ion!;
.ind protests
>All protests concerning the order of finish shall
be examined and resolved by the chief judge, whose decision is final and
without appeal.
>All protests regarding the qualification of riders or machines or the
regularity of entries or classifications should be lodged with the chief referee
before the race.
>The above protests may be made verbally and no
deposit is needed.
All other protests must be in writing, signed by the protestor, and accompanied
by a deposit as specified in the Schedule of Fees.
Protests must be made within the following time limits.
>SINGLE EVENTS
.ind foul riding protests
.ind time limits on protests
=A protest of foul riding or any other irregularity taking
place during the race must be made within 15 minutes after the protestor's
finish time.
=A protest regarding the final results must be made within
15 minutes after the announcement of results.
>STAGE RACES
=A protest of foul riding or any other irregularity taking
place during the race must be made within 1 hour after the protestor's
finish time.
=A protest regarding the results of any stage must be made before the
start of the next stage.
=A protest regarding the final results must be made within 15 minutes after
the announcement of results.
.ind protest jury
.ind jury for protests
>@Protests shall be heard and decided either by the chief referee or by
a jury composed of an odd number of race officials that includes the
chief referee.
Such a jury shall conduct its deliberations in secret and shall reach
decisions by a majority vote.