UCI CYCLING REGULATIONSPART 16 PARA-CYCLING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Chapter I GOVERNANCE

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Chapter II CATEGORIES

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Chapter III ELIGIBILITY FOR PARA-CYCLING COMPETITIONS

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Chapter IV UCI CLASSIFICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

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Chapter V PARA-CYCLING DIVISION & SPORT CLASS PROFILES

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Chapter VI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Chapter VII ROAD RACES

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Road Races

47§2

Individual Time Trials

49§3Team Relay (TR)51

Chapter VIII TRACK RACES

54§1

Kilometer and 500 Meters

54§2

Individual Pursuit

54§3

Tandem Sprint

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Team Sprint (TS)55

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Scratch Race

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Para Omnium

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Mixed Tandem Team Sprint

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Chapter IX WORLD RECORDS

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Chapter X RACE CLOTHING

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Chapter XI MEDALS AND JERSEYS FOR UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLD

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CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Chapter XII PENALTIES

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Chapter XIII ANTIDOPING

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Chapter XIV EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS

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Chapter XV TANDEM BICYCLE

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Chapter XVI TRICYCLE

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Chapter XVII HANDCYCLE

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Chapter XVIII PARA-CYCLING INDIVIDUAL RANKING

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Chapter XIX PARA-CYCLING NATIONS’ RANKING

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Chapter XX PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP

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Chapter XXI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SYSTEM

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Chapter XXII PARALYMPIC GAMES

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Chapter XXIII PARA-CYCLING TECHNICAL NOTES

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Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

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Chapter I GOVERNANCE
16.1.001

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the supreme authority governing paracycling at Paralympic standard where it relates to Paralympic summer Games.
(text modified on 26.06.07)

16.1.002

16.1.002
Should no mention of a regulation exist in the UCI Para-Cycling
Regulations then decision should be made based on interpretation from the relevant
UCI Regulation (i.e. General Organisation of cycling as a sport, Road Races, Track
Races, etc.)(article introduced on 01.01.2022)

16.1.003

16.1.004[article abrogated on 26.06.07]
Viability of events
In para-cycling competitions, except the Paralympic Games and the WorldChampionships, an organizer in consultation with the UCI, may mix divisions, sportclasses, age groups and gender, as necessary to produce a viable event.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.09; 01.10.12)

16.1.005

Factored events
In case of factored event (gender and/or sport class), standard performance factors in
the table must be applied to ensure equity between the combined sport classes. The
most recent update of the Table of standard performance factors for road and track
events can be found on the Para-cycling section of the UCI website.

(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.10.12; 01.02.14; 01.01.16, 01.02.19, 01.01.22)

16.1.006

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Chapter II CATEGORIES
16.2.001

In para-cycling competitions, except the Paralympic Games, UCI age categories
described at article 1.1.034 and the following of the UCI regulations rules shall apply forboth men and women. Different age categories may compete together. In para-cyclingcombined age competitions, age category awards are not mandatory:−−

In para-cycling track and road competitions, the minimum age shall be the yearof the rider’s 14th birthday.
All road circuits for riders under 16 years old must be completely closed to othertraffic.

(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.08; 01.02.11, 01.01.19, 01.01.2022)

16.2.002

Open Categories
Able-bodied and non-classified athletes can participate in UCI para-cycling C1 and C2
events in the following Open Categories:−−−

H-Open 1: able-bodied athletes competing on a recumbent handcycle
H-Open 2: able-bodied athletes competing on a kneeling handcycle
T-Open: able-bodied athletes competing on a tricycle

Only able-bodied athletes who hold a valid international cycling license as described atarticle 16.3.002 are allowed to participate.
Open Categories do not provide any UCI points and there are no rankings. Open
Categories’ races shall be held in separate starts and riders may not be mixed withclassified para-cyclists. The UCI equipment regulations applies to the Open Categories.
(article introduced on 01.02.17)

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Chapter III ELIGIBILITY FOR PARA-CYCLING COMPETITIONS
16.3.001

Athletes
Only athletes who have an Eligible Impairment that is permanent, and who meet the
Minimum Impairment Criteria under these rules are eligible for para-cycling competitions.
Tandem pilots who are eligible under articles 16.3.003ss are considered athletes andmust obey these regulations except when it concerns classification.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.09; 01.10.12; 01.07.13; 01.02.17; 01.02.18)

16.3.002

All athletes, including tandem pilots, must hold a valid international racing license fromtheir UCI recognised national cycling federation. This license must be presented at all
para-cycling competitions.
(text modified on 26.06.07)

16.3.003

Tandem Pilots
Professional cyclists being members of a UCI registered team may not take part as atandem pilot.
(text modified on 26.06.07)

16.3.004

Cyclists who were members of a UCI World Team or UCI Professional Continental Team
must respect a waiting period of 12 months after their contract expires before taking partas 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 notsubject to the waiting period.
(text modified on 01.01.09; 01.10.13; 01.01.16; 01.01.21)

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 events (alldisciplines):−−

UCI World Championships (except Masters, E sports, Para-cycling and Junior)and Olympic Games – at least 12 months preceding the para-cycling event;
UCI World Cup, regional games and continental championships (i.e.
Commonwealth Games, Pan-American Games, Asian Games, MediterraneanGames, European Championships, ...) – the same year of the para-cycling
event (except Junior).

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16.3.006

Each visually impaired athlete is allowed a maximum of one pilot for any para-cycling
competition. The athlete and 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)

16.3.007In the event of an injury or illness and upon presentation of a medical certificate, the pilot
may be replaced by another pre-registered pilot up to 24 hours before the official start ofthe competition in which the tandem is taking part. After this deadline, no change will beallowed.
(article introduced on 01.02.08; text modified on 01.10.12).

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Chapter IV UCI CLASSIFICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS(chapter changed on 01.10.10; 01.02.17; 01.01.18; 01.01.21)
Part One: General Provisions
16.4.001

Scope and Application
These UCI Classification Rules and Regulations are referred to throughout thisdocument as the ‘Classification Rules’.
They implement the requirements of the 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code andInternational Standards.
The Classification Rules are supplemented by a number of Classification forms whichassist Athlete Evaluation.
Classification
Classification is undertaken to:a) Define who is eligible to compete in Para cycling and consequently who has theopportunity to reach the goal of becoming a Paralympic Athlete; andb) Group Athletes into Sport Classes which aim to ensure that the impact of
Impairment is minimised, and sporting excellence determines which Athlete isultimately victorious.
Application
These Classification Rules apply to all Athletes and Athlete Support Personnel who holda valid racing license issued by their UCI recognised national federation as defined in
the UCI Cycling Regulations, and/or who participate in any International Competitions
and competitions sanctioned by the UCI.
International Classification
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 designatedwith a Sport Class Status in accordance with these Classification Rules.
UCI will provide opportunities for Athletes to be allocated a Sport Class and designatedwith 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.
An Athlete will only be permitted to undergo International Classification if he or she:-Holds a valid UCI racing license pursuant to the relevant provisions in the UCI
Para-cycling Regulations, andHas been entered into and competes 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).

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These Classification Rules are to be applied and interpreted as an independent text in amanner that is consistent with the 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code and International
Standards.
(text modified on 01.02.18)
16.4.002

Roles and Responsibilities
It is the personal responsibility of Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and Classification
Personnel to acquaint themselves with all the requirements of these Classification Rules,
the UCI Cycling Regulations, the IPC Athlete Classification Code (see IPC Handbook,
Section 2, Chapter 1.3) and the other sections of the IPC Handbook that apply toClassification.
Athlete Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of Athletes include to:a) be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable policies, rules and processes
established by these Classification Rules;b) participate in Athlete Evaluation in good faith;c) ensure when appropriate that adequate information related to Health Conditions
and Eligible Impairments is provided and/or made available to the UCI;d) cooperate with any investigations concerning violations of these Classification
Rules; ande) actively participate in the process of education and awareness, and Classification
research, through exchanging personal experiences and expertise. The
participation of Athletes in a Research Information Session organised by UCI when
research is conducted at an event is mandatory. If research is organised during an
event, it is the Athletes’ responsibility to check if their Sport Class has been
selected to participate in the research. If Athletes do not attend the ResearchInformation Session, the UCI Commissaires’ Panel may impose a fine of CHF 200.
Athlete Support Personnel Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel include to:a) be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable policies, rules and processes
established by these Classification Rules;b) use their influence on Athlete values and behaviour to foster a positive andcollaborative Classification attitude and communication;c) assist in the development, management and implementation of Classification
Systems; andd) cooperate with any investigations concerning violations of these Classification
Rules.
Classification Personnel Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of Classification Personnel include to:a) have a complete working knowledge of all applicable policies, rules and processes
established by these Classification Rules;b) use their influence to foster a positive and collaborative Classification attitude andcommunication;c) assist in the development, management and implementation of Classification
Systems, including participation in education and research; andd) cooperate with any investigations concerning violations of these Classification
Rules.
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16.4.003

Para-cycling Sport Classes
Handcycle
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5

Tricycle
T1
T2

Cycle
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5

TandemB

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

WB

Handcycle H1
Handcycle H2
Handcycle H3
Handcycle H4
Handcycle H5

MH1
MH2
MH3
MH4
MH5

WH1
WH2
WH3
WH4
WH5

Tricycle T1
Tricycle T2

MT1
MT2

WT1
WT2

Cycle C1
Cycle C2
Cycle C3
Cycle C4
Cycle C5

MC1
MC2
MC3
MC4
MC5

WC1
WC2
WC3
WC4
WC5

The rider’s code is read as follows:−−

1st letter: gender
2nd – 3rd letter and number: sport class(text modified on 01.02.14; 01.02.18)
Part Two: Classification Personnel
16.4.004

Classification Personnel
Classification Personnel are fundamental to the effective implementation of theseClassification Rules. The UCI will appoint a number of Classification Personnel, each ofwhom will have a key role in the organisation, implementation and administration ofClassification for the UCI.
Head of Classification
The Head of Classification is a person appointed by the UCI to be responsible for the
direction, administration, co-ordination and implementation of Classification matters for
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If a Head of Classification cannot be appointed, the UCI may appoint another person, orgroup of persons collectively (provided such person or group of persons agrees tocomply with the Classifier Code of Conduct), to act as the Head of Classification.
The Head of Classification is not required to be a certified Classifier. If not a certified
Classifier, the Head of Classification will work closely together with experienced
Classifiers in Para-cycling.
The Head of Classification may delegate specific responsibilities and/or transfer specifictasks to designated Classifiers, or other persons authorised by the UCI.
Nothing in these Classification Rules prevents the Head of Classification (If certified asa Classifier) from also being appointed as a Classifier and/or Chief Classifier.
Classifier
A Classifier is an official appointed by the UCI to conduct some or all components ofAthlete Evaluation as a member of a Classification Panel.
Such appointment shall be based on the criteria established by the UCI and may be
withdrawn at its discretion.
Chief Classifier
A Chief Classifier is a Classifier appointed by the UCI to direct, administer, co-ordinate
and implement Classification matters for a specific Competition. A Chief Classifier may
be required by UCI to do the following:−−−supervise Classifiers to ensure that these Classification Rules are properly applied
during Classification;
manage Protests in consultation with the UCI;
liaise with the relevant Competition organisers to ensure that all logistics arearranged in order that classifiers may carry out their duties at the Competition.

Trainee Classifiers
A Trainee Classifier is a person who is in the process of formal training to become aClassifier for the UCI.
The UCI may appoint Trainee Classifiers to participate in some or all components ofAthlete Evaluation under the supervision of a Classification Panel, to develop thenecessary Classifier competencies in order to be certified by the UCI as a Classifier.
(text modified on 01.05.16; 01.02.17; 01.02.18; 23.10.19)
16.4.005

Classifier Competencies, Training and Certification
A Classifier will be authorised to act as a Classifier if that Classifier has been certified by
the UCI as having the relevant Classifier Competencies.
The UCI will provide training and education to Classifiers to ensure Classifiers obtain
and/or maintain Classifier Competencies.
Classifier Competencies include that a Classifier must have:
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an understanding of the 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code and theInternational Standards;
a professional qualification(s), level of experience, skills and/or competencies toact as a Classifier for the UCI. These include that a Classifier must either:a) be a certified health professional in a field relevant to the Eligible Impairment
category which the UCI at its sole discretion deems acceptable, such as a
medical doctor or physiotherapist for Athletes with a Physical Impairment, who
has knowledge and experience in dealing with people with physicalimpairments; and/or an ophthalmologist or optometrist for Athletes with a
Vision Impairment; orb) have an extensive coaching or other relevant background in the sport ofcycling; or a recognised and reputable academic background which
encompasses a requisite level of anatomical, biomechanical and sport specificexpertise, such as certified coaches, bike fit experts or experts in human
movement science with the ability to analyse gait and assess the athlete on
the bicycle/tricycle/handcycle, which the UCI at its sole discretion deems to be
acceptable.

The UCI has established a process of Classifier Certification by which Classifier
Competencies are assessed. The Classifier Education Pathway is available on the UCI
website. This process is only applicable for Classifiers being certified to classify Athleteswith a Physical Impairment.
Ophthalmologists and optometrists who classify athletes with a Vision Impairment aretrained and certified by the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and theInternational Paralympic Committee (IPC). The certification awarded by IBSA and the
IPC is recognised by the UCI.
(text modified on 01.05.16; 01.02.17; 01.02.18)
16.4.006

Classifier Code of Conduct
The integrity of Classification in Para-cycling depends on the conduct of Classification
Personnel. The UCI has therefore adopted a set of professional conduct standards
referred to as the ‘Classifier Code of Conduct’.
All Classification Personnel must comply with the Classifier Code of Conduct.
Any person who believes that any Classification Personnel may have acted in a mannerthat contravenes the Classifier Code of Conduct must report this to the UCI.
The UCI has the discretion to determine whether or not a Classifier has an actual,
perceived and/or potential conflict of interest.
(article introduced on 01.02.18)

16.4.006bis

Classifiers shall at all times, even when not officiating as such, comply with the UCI
Regulations, the Code of conduct for Classifiers and shall not cause any material or
moral prejudice whatsoever to cycling as a sport or to the UCI.
(text introduced on 23.10.19)

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Any breach of article 16.4.006bis may be referred to the UCI Disciplinary Commission
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(text introduced on 23.10.19)
Part Three: Athlete Evaluation
16.4.007General Provisions
Athlete Evaluation is the process by which an Athlete is assessed in accordance withthese Classification Rules in order to be allocated a Sport Class and designated a SportClass Status.
Athlete Evaluation encompasses a number of steps and these Classification Rules
therefore include provisions regarding:
a)
b)
c)

An assessment to determine whether the Athlete has an Eligible Impairment forpara-cycling;
An assessment to determine whether the Athlete complies with the Minimum
Impairment Criteria (MIC) for para-cycling; andthe allocation of a Sport Class (and designation of a Sport Class Status)
depending on the extent to which the Athlete is able to execute the specific tasks
and activities fundamental to para-cycling (with the exception for athletes with
Vision Impairment where the current assessment criteria is not yet sport specificand does not include a requirement that the athletes are assessed in respect ofthe ‘extent to which the Athlete is able to execute the specific tasks and activities
fundamental to the sport’).

(text modified on 01.02.18)
16.4.008

Eligible Impairment
Any Athlete wishing to compete in para-cycling must have an Eligible Impairment whichmust be Permanent.
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 examples of Non-Eligible
Impairments.
Assessment of Eligible Impairment
The UCI must determine if an Athlete has an Eligible Impairment.
In order to be satisfied that an Athlete has an Eligible Impairment, the UCI requires all
Athletes to demonstrate that he or she has an Underlying Health Condition. Article
16.5.010 lists examples of Health Conditions that are not Underlying Health Conditions.
The means by which the UCI determines whether an Athlete has an Eligible Impairment
is at the sole discretion of the UCI. The UCI may consider that an Athlete’s Eligible
Impairment is sufficiently obvious and therefore not require evidence that demonstrates
the Athlete’s Eligible Impairment.

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If in the course of determining whether an Athlete has an Eligible Impairment the UCI
becomes aware that the Athlete has a Health Condition, and believes that the impact ofthat Health Condition may be that it is unsafe for that Athlete to compete or there is arisk to the health of the Athlete (or other Athletes) if that Athlete competes, it may
designate the Athlete as Classification Not Completed (CNC) in accordance with article
16.4.011 of these Classification Rules. In such instances the UCI will explain the basisof its designation to the relevant NF and/or NPC.
The NF/NPC must supply the UCI with Diagnostic Information on behalf of each athletethat must be provided as follows:a) The relevant NF/NPC must submit a Medical Diagnostics Form (MDF) to the UCI,at least four (4) weeks in advance of the competition in which the Athlete is to beclassified;b) the Medical Diagnostic Form (MDF) must be completed in English and dated andsigned by a certified health care professional;c) the Medical Diagnostic Form (MDF) must be submitted with supportive
Diagnostic Information.
The UCI may require the NF/NPC to re-submit the Medical Diagnostic Form on behalf ofan athlete (with necessary supportive Diagnostic Information) if the UCI at its sole
discretion considers the Medical Diagnostic Form and/or the Diagnostic Information to
be incomplete or inconsistent.
The UCI may consider the Diagnostic Information itself, and/or may appoint an Eligibility
Assessment Committee to do so.
The process by which Diagnostic Information is reviewed is as follows:a) The UCI will notify the relevant NF or NPC that Diagnostic Information must be
provided on behalf of the Athlete. The UCI will explain what Diagnostic
Information is required, and the purposes for which it is required.
b) The UCI will set timelines to submit the requested Diagnostic Information.
c) The UCI will appoint an Eligibility Assessment Committee. The Eligibility
Assessment Committee must, if practicable, be comprised of the Head ofClassification and at least two other experts with appropriate medical
qualifications. All members of the Eligibility Assessment Committee are bound by
a confidentiality clause.
d) Wherever possible all references to the Athlete and the source(s) of the
Diagnostic Information should be withheld from the Eligibility Assessment
Committee. The Eligibility Assessment Committee will review the Diagnostic
Information and decide whether such information establishes the existence of an
Eligible Impairment.
e) If the Eligibility Assessment Committee concludes that the Athlete has an Eligible
Impairment the Athlete will be permitted to complete Athlete Evaluation with aClassification Panel.
f) If the Eligibility Assessment Committee is not satisfied that the Athlete has an
Eligible Impairment the UCI will provide a decision to this effect in writing to therelevant NF or NPC. The NF or NPC will be given an opportunity to comment on
the decision and may provide further Diagnostic Information to the Eligibility
Assessment Committee for review. If the decision is subsequently revised, theUCI will inform the NF or NPC.
g) If the decision remains unchanged, the UCI will issue a final decision letter to the
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UCI CYCLING REGULATIONSh) The Eligibility Assessment Committee may make its decisions by a majority. If
the Head of Classification is part of the Eligibility Assessment Committee, he or
she may veto any decision if he or she does not agree that the Diagnostic
Information supports the conclusion that the Athlete has an Eligible Impairment.
The UCI may delegate one or more of the functions described above to a Classification
Panel.
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16.4.009

Minimum Impairment Criteria
An Athlete who wishes to compete in para-cycling must have an Eligible Impairment thatcomplies with the Minimum Impairment Criteria for para-cycling.
The UCI has set the Minimum Impairment Criteria to ensure that an Athlete’s Eligible
Impairment affects the extent to which an Athlete is able to execute the specific tasks
and activities fundamental to the sport.
Chapter V of the UCI Cycling Regulations specifies the Minimum Impairment Criteria andthe process by which an Athlete’s compliance with the Minimum Impairment Criteria is
to be assessed by a Classification Panel as part of an Evaluation Session.
Any Athlete who does not comply with the Minimum Impairment Criteria for para-cycling
will be allocated the Sport Class Not Eligible (NE).
A Classification Panel will assess whether or not an Athlete complies with the Minimum
Impairment Criteria. This will take place as part of an Evaluation Session. Prior toparticipating in an Evaluation Session, an Athlete must first satisfy the UCI that he or she
has an Eligible Impairment.
In relation to the use of Adaptive Equipment, the UCI has set the Minimum Impairment
Criteria as follows:a) for Eligible Impairments other than Vision Impairment, the Minimum Impairment
Criteria must not consider the extent to which the use of Adaptive Equipment
might affect how the Athlete is able to execute the specific tasks and activities
fundamental to the sport;b) for Vision Impairment, the Minimum Impairment Criteria must consider the extent
to which the use of Adaptive Equipment might affect how the Athlete is able toexecute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to the sport.
(article introduced on 01.02.18). 16.4.010

Sport ClassA Sport Class is a category defined by the UCI in the Classification Rules, in which
Athletes are grouped by reference to the impact of an Eligible Impairment on their ability
to execute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to a sport.
An Athlete who does not have an Eligible Impairment or does not comply with the
Minimum Impairment Criteria for para-cycling must be allocated Sport Class Not Eligible(NE) in accordance with articles 16.4.019 – 16.4.021 of these Classification Rules.
An Athlete who complies with the Minimum Impairment Criteria for para-cycling will beallocated a Sport Class (subject to the provisions in these Classification Rules
concerning Failure to Attend Athlete Evaluation and Suspension of Athlete Evaluation).
Except for the allocation of Sport Class Not Eligible (NE) by the UCI (in accordance witharticle 16.4.019), the allocation of a Sport Class must be based solely on an evaluation
by a Classification Panel of the extent to which the Athlete’s Eligible Impairment affects
the specific tasks and activities fundamental to sport. Except for the Observation in
Competition Assessment, this evaluation must take place in a controlled non-competitiveenvironment, which allows for the repeated observation of key tasks and activities.

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Chapter V of the UCI Cycling Regulations specify the assessment methodology andassessment criteria for the allocation of a Sport Class and the designation of Sport Class
Status.
(article introduced on 01.02.18)
16.4.011

Classification Not Completed
If at any stage of Athlete Evaluation, the UCI or a Classification Panel is unable toallocate a Sport Class to an Athlete, the Head of Classification or the relevant Chief
Classifier may designate that Athlete as Classification Not Completed (CNC).
The designation Classification Not Completed (CNC) is not a Sport Class and is not
subject to the provisions in these Classification Rules concerning Protests. The
designation Classification Not Completed (CNC) will however be recorded for the
purpose of the UCI Classification Master List.
An Athlete who is designated as Classification Not Completed (CNC) may not compete
in the sport of para-cycling until Athlete Evaluation is completed (provided the Athlete isallocated a Sport Class other than Not Eligible in accordance with these Classification
Rules).
(article introduced on 01.02.18)
Part Four: Athlete Evaluation and the Classification Panel

16.4.012

The Classification Panel
A Classification Panel is a group of Classifiers appointed by the UCI to conduct some or
all of the components of Athlete Evaluation including as part of an Evaluation Session.
General Provisions
A Classification Panel for athletes with a Physical Impairment consists of two UCI
accredited classifiers: a medical classifier and a technical classifier. At the discretion of
the Head of Classification, a medical classifier may fill the role of a technical classifier if
he/she has dual certification.
A Classification Panel for athletes with a Visual Impairments consists of two IPC/IBSAInternational Classifiers who specialise in Ophthalmology or Optometry.
In exceptional circumstances, a Chief Classifier may provide that a Classification Panelcomprise only one Classifier, subject to that Classifier holding a valid medical
qualification.
A Trainee Classifier may be part of a Classification Panel in addition to the required
number of certified Classifiers and may participate in Athlete Evaluation.
(text modified on 01.02.18)

16.4.013

Classification Panel Responsibilities
A Classification Panel is responsible for conducting an Evaluation Session. As part of
the Evaluation Session the Classification Panel must:a) assess whether an Athlete complies with the Minimum Impairment Criteria forpara-cycling;

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Following the Evaluation Session, the Classification Panel must allocate a Sport Classand designate a Sport Class Status, or designate Classification Not Completed (CNC).
Prior to the Evaluation Session, the assessment as to whether an Athlete has an Eligible
Impairment must be undertaken by the UCI, unless the UCI requests this to beundertaken by a Classification Panel.
Except for the Observation in Competition Assessment, the Evaluation Session musttake place in a controlled non-competitive environment that allows for the repeatedobservation of key tasks and activities.
Although other factors such as low fitness level, poor technical proficiency and aging
may also affect the fundamental tasks and activities of the sport, the allocation of SportClass must not be affected by these factors.
An Athlete who has a Non-Eligible Impairment and an Eligible Impairment may beevaluated by a Classification Panel on the basis of the Eligible Impairment, provided theNon-Eligible Impairment does not affect the Classification Panel’s ability to allocate aSport Class.
The Sport Class allocated to the Athlete will be in accordance with the processes
specified in article 16.5.003.
(text modified on 01.02.18)
16.4.014

Evaluation Sessions
The Athlete’s NF or 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 NF or
NPC when attending an Evaluation Session. The Athlete must be accompanied if
he/she is a minor.
− The person chosen by the Athlete to accompany him/her at an Evaluation Session
should be familiar with the Athlete’s Impairment and sport history.
− The Athlete and accompanying person must acknowledge the terms of the Athlete
Evaluation Consent Form as specified by the UCI.
− The Athlete must prove his/her identity to the satisfaction of the Classification
Panel, by providing his/her UCI Licence.
− 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.
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Any modification of the bicycle, tricycle or handcycle (e.g. support) mustbe submitted to the UCI for approval in accordance with the establishedprocedure and article 16.14.002;
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;
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device/implant to the Classification Panel.
The Athlete must comply with all reasonable instructions given by theClassification Panel.

In respect of the Classification Panel:
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The Classification Panel may request that an Athlete provide medical
documentation relevant to the Athlete’s Eligible Impairment if the Classification
Panel believes that this will be necessary for it to allocate a Sport Class.
The Classification Panel will conduct Evaluation Sessions in English. For thesake of clarity, the NF/NPC may conduct National Classification Evaluation
Sessions in another language. If the Athlete requires an interpreter, a member ofthe Athlete’s NF/NPC will be responsible for arranging for an interpreter. Theinterpreter is permitted to attend the Evaluation Session in addition to themember 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 scientificopinion(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 toallocate a Sport Class.
In addition to any medical, technical or scientific opinion(s) sought, aClassification Panel may only have regard to evidence supplied to it by therelevant Athlete, NF, NPC and UCI (from any source) when allocating a SportClass.
The Classification Panel may make, create or use video footage and/or otherrecords to assist it when allocating a Sport Class.

(text modified on 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.4.015

Observation in Competition
A Classification Panel may require that an Athlete undertake Observation in Competition
Assessment before it allocates a final Sport Class and designates a Sport Class Status
to that Athlete.
Observation in Competition Assessment is undertaken so that the Classification Panelcan complete its determination as to the extent to which an Eligible Impairment affects
that Athlete’s ability to execute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to paracycling.
If a Classification Panel requires an Athlete to complete Observation in Competition, theAthlete will be entered in the Competition with the Sport Class allocated by theClassification Panel after the conclusion of the initial components of the Evaluation
Session.
An Athlete who is required to complete Observation in Competition Assessment will be
designated with Tracking Code: Observation Assessment (OA). This replaces the
Athlete’s Sport Class Status for the duration of Observation in Competition Assessment.
Observation in Competition Assessment must take place during First Appearance. In thisregard:− First Appearance is the first time an Athlete competes in an Event during a
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the same Sport Class.
For athletes with a Physical Impairment, First Appearance for athletes withSport Class Status New (N) must take place at a timed event, e.g. individual
Time Trials, Individual Pursuit, etc.

If an Athlete is:a) subject to a Protest following Observation in Competition; andb) the second Evaluation Session is conducted at that same Competition; andc) pursuant to the second Evaluation Session the Athlete is required to undergo
Observation in Competition,
Observation in Competition must take place at the next opportunity within the Sport Class
allocated to the Athlete by the Protest Panel with Tracking Code Observation
Assessment (OA).
If an Athlete is not competing or misses out on competing in a second event in theCompetition where the Protest was lodged, and Observation in Competition is requiredby the Classification Panel, the Classification Panel must act in accordance with theseregulations and the Athlete may be allocated CNC or allocated a Sport Class with a
Review Sport Class Status. The Classification Panel may consult the Chief Classifier
and/or the Head of Classification in making the final decision.
The Classification Panel must allocate a final Sport Class and replace the Athlete’s
Tracking Code Observation Assessment (OA) by designating a Sport Class Status uponcompletion of First Appearance (or completion of any Observation in Competition
conducted as part of a Protest). If changes to the Sport Class or Sport Class Status ofan Athlete are made following Observation in Competition, the changes are effective
immediately.
The impact of an Athlete changing Sport Class after First Appearance on medals,
records and results is detailed in articles 16.18.009 and 16.9.002.
(text modified on 01.07.13; 01.02.17; 01.02.18; 01.01.21, 01.01.2022)
16.4.016

Sport Class Status
If a Classification Panel allocates a Sport Class to an Athlete, it must also designate aSport Class Status. The Sport Class Status indicates whether or not an Athlete will be
required to undertake Athlete Evaluation in the future; and if the Athlete’s Sport Class
may be subject to Protest. The Sport Class Status designated to an Athlete by aClassification Panel at the conclusion of an Evaluation Session will be one of thefollowing:−−−Sport Class Confirmed (C);Sport Class Review (R); or
Review with a Fixed Review Date (FRD).

Sport Class Status New (N)An Athlete is allocated Sport Class Status New (N) by the UCI prior to attending theAthlete’s first Evaluation Session. An Athlete with Sport Class Status New (N) must
attend an Evaluation Session prior to competing at any UCI Para-cycling WorldChampionships or World Cups, unless the UCI specifies otherwise. .

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UCI CYCLING REGULATIONSSport Class Status Confirmed (C)An Athlete will be designated with Sport Class Status Confirmed (C) if the Classification
Panel is satisfied that both the Athlete’s Eligible Impairment and the Athlete’s ability to
execute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to the sport are and will remain
stable (with the exception of Athletes with a Vision Impairment as referred to in article
16.4.007).
An Athlete with Sport Class Status Confirmed (C) is not required to undergo any further
Athlete Evaluation (save pursuant to the provisions in these Classification Rules
concerning Protests, Medical Review, and changes to Sport Class criteria).
A Classification Panel that consists of one Classifier may not designate an Athlete withSport Class Status Confirmed (C) but must designate the Athlete with Sport Class Status
Review (R).
Sport Class Status Review (R)An Athlete will be designated Sport Class Status Review (R) if the Classification Panelbelieves that further Athlete Evaluation will be required.
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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/arepermanent but not stable; and/or, has not reached full muscular skeletal or sports
maturity.
An Athlete with Sport Class Status Review (R) must complete Athlete Evaluation
prior to competing at any subsequent International Competition, unless the UCI
specifies otherwise.

Sport Class Status Review with a Fixed Review Date (FRD)
An Athlete will be designated Sport Class Status Review with a Fixed Review Date (FRD)
if the Classification Panel believes that further Athlete Evaluation will be required but will
not be necessary before a set date, being the Fixed Review Date.
−−−

An Athlete with Sport Class Status with Fixed Review Date (FRD) will be required
to attend an Evaluation Session at the first opportunity after the relevant Fixed
Review Date.
An Athlete who has been designated Sport Class Status Review with a Fixed
Review Date (FRD) may not attend an Evaluation Session prior to the relevant
Fixed Review Date save pursuant to a Medical Review Request and/or Protest.
A Classification Panel that consists of only one Classifier may not designate an
Athlete with Sport Class Status Review with a Fixed Review Date (FRD) but mustdesignate the Athlete with Sport Class Status Review (R).

Changes to Sport Class Criteria
If the UCI changes any Sport Class criteria and/ or assessment methods defined in
Chapter V, then:− The UCI may re-assign any Athlete who holds Sport Class Status Confirmed (C)with Sport Class Status Review (R) and require that the Athlete attend an
Evaluation Session at the earliest available opportunity; or− The UCI may remove the Fixed Review Date for any Athlete and require that the
Athlete attend an Evaluation Session at the earliest available opportunity; and− in both instances the relevant National Body or National Paralympic Committee
shall be informed as soon as is practicable.

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16.4.017

Multiple Sport Classes
This Article applies to Athletes who are potentially eligible to be allocated more than one
Sport Class.
Athletes with Physical Impairment
An Athlete who has a Physical Impairment may meet the criteria for more than one SportClass relevant to that Physical Impairment subject to any applicable UCI Regulations.
Any such Athlete may be allocated one Sport Class only.
Changing Sport ClassIf an Athlete meets the criteria of more than one Sport Class, he/she may only request
to change his/her preferred Sport Class:a) at the end of the season when the Athlete’s first Evaluation Session wascompleted; orb) after the close of the Paralympic Summer Games, and before the start of thenext season thereafter.
A request to change a preferred Sport Class must be made to the UCI by the Athlete’s
NPC/NF in accordance with the above-mentioned time frames.
Nothing in this article precludes an Athlete from making a Medical Review Request at
any time in respect of any Sport Class.
(article introduced on 01.02.18)

16.4.018

Notification of Outcomes of Athlete Evaluation
The outcome of Athlete Evaluation will be notified to the Athlete and/or their NF/NPC
after the completion of Athlete Evaluation.
The UCI will publish the outcomes prior to the start of the Competition through theClassification Communique.
As per article 16.4.015, if a Classification Panel requires an Athlete to complete
Observation in Competition, the Athlete compete will be entered in the Competition with
the Sport Class that is allocated by the Classification Panel after the conclusion of theinitial components of the Evaluation Session and designated with Tracking Code:Observation Assessment (OA).
The NF/NPC or the athlete, if applicable, will be notified of the outcome as soon aspracticably possible after the Athlete’s First Appearance.
The UCI will publish the outcomes post Competition via the Classification Master List on
the UCI website.
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UCI CYCLING REGULATIONSPart Five: Sport Class Not Eligible (NE)
16.4.019

Sport Class Not Eligible
General Provisions
If the UCI determines that an Athlete:−−

has an Impairment that is not an Eligible Impairment; ordoes not have an Underlying Health Condition,

the UCI will allocate the Athlete Sport Class Not Eligible (NE).
If a Classification Panel determines that an Athlete who has an Eligible Impairment does
not comply with Minimum Impairment Criteria for Para-cycling, the Athlete will beallocated Sport Class Not Eligible (NE).
Absence of Eligible Impairment
If the UCI determines that an Athlete does not have an Eligible Impairment, that Athlete:−−

will not be permitted to attend an Evaluation Session; andwill be allocated with Sport Class Not Eligible (NE) and designated with SportClass Status Confirmed (C) by the UCI.

If another International Sport Federation has allocated an Athlete with Sport Class Not
Eligible (NE) because the Athlete does not have an Eligible Impairment the UCI may
likewise do so without the need for the process detailed in article 16.4.008 of theseClassification Rules.
An Athlete who is allocated Sport Class Not Eligible (NE) by the UCI or a Classification
Panel (if delegated by the UCI) because that Athlete has:−−an Impairment that is not an Eligible Impairment; ora Health Condition that is not an Underlying Health Condition;

has no right to request such determination be reviewed by a second Classification Paneland will not be permitted to participate in Para-cycling.
Absence of Compliance with Minimum Impairment Criteria
A second Classification Panel must review by way of a second Evaluation Session any
Athlete who is allocated Sport Class Not Eligible (NE) on the basis that a Classification
Panel determines that the Athlete does not comply with Minimum Impairment Criteria.
This must take place as soon as is practicable.
Pending the second Evaluation Session the Athlete will be allocated Sport Class Not
Eligible (NE) and designated Sport Class Status Review (R). The Athlete will not be
permitted to compete before such re-assessment.
If the second Classification Panel determines that the Athlete does not comply with
Minimum Impairment Criteria (or if the Athlete declines to participate in a second
Evaluation Session at the time set by the Chief Classifier); Sport Class Not Eligible (NE)will be allocated and the Athlete designated with Sport Class Status Confirmed (C).
If an Athlete makes (or is subject to) a Protest on a previously allocated Sport Class otherthan Not Eligible (NE) and is allocated Sport Class Not Eligible (NE) by a Protest Panel,

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the Athlete must be provided with a further and final Evaluation Session which will review
the decision to allocate Sport Class Not Eligible (NE) made by the Protest Panel.
If a Classification Panel allocates Sport Class Not Eligible (NE) on the basis that it hasdetermined that an Athlete does not comply with Minimum Impairment Criteria for Paracycling the Athlete may be eligible to compete in another cycling category or anothersport, subject to Athlete Evaluation for that sport.
If an Athlete is allocated Sport Class Not Eligible (NE), this does not question thepresence of a genuine Impairment. It is only a ruling on the eligibility of the Athlete tocompete in the sport of Para cycling.
(article introduced on 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
Part Six: Protests
16.4.020

Scope of a Protest
A Protest may only be made in respect of an Athlete’s Sport Class. A Protest may not bemade in respect of an Athlete’s Sport Class Status.
A Protest may not be made in respect of an Athlete who has been allocated a SportClass Not Eligible (NE).
(text modified on 01.02.18)

16.4.021

Parties Permitted to Make a Protest
A Protest may only be made by one of the following bodies:−−

A National Federation or a National Paralympic Committee (see articles
16.4.022 – 16.4.023); or
The UCI as the International Federation for Para-cycling (see articles 16.4.024– 16.4.025).

An Athlete is not entitled to make a Protest. A Protest must only be made on behalf ofan Athlete by the Athlete’s National Federation, National Paralympic Committee or theUCI.
(text modified on 01.02.18)
16.4.022

National Protests
A National Federation or a National Paralympic Committee may only make a Protest in
respect of an Athlete under its jurisdiction.
A National Protest must be submitted within one (1) hour of the outcome of Athlete
Evaluation being published. If the outcome of Athlete Evaluation is published following
Observation in Competition, a National Protest must be submitted within fifteen (15)minutes of that outcome being published.

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If an Athlete is required by a Classification Panel to undergo Observation in Competition
Assessment, a National Federation or a National Paralympic Committee may only makea Protest after First Appearance takes place.
(text modified on 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.4.023

National Protest Procedure
To submit a National Protest, a National Federation or a National Paralympic Committee
must demonstrate that the Protest is bona fide with supporting evidence, complete the
UCI Classification Protest Form, and must include the following:
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Details of the protested Athlete;
Details of the protested decision and/or a copy of the protested decision;
An explanation as to why the Protest has been made and the basis on which
the National Federation/National Paralympic Committee believes that theprotested decision is flawed;
Reference to the specific rule(s) alleged to have been breached, save that if therule referenced is a discretionary rule the Protest will not comply with this point(An example of a discretionary rule is that a Classification Panel may (asopposed to must) require that an Athlete undertake Observation in Competitionassessment as part of the Athlete Evaluation. If the reference to the specificrule(s) alleged to have been breached is discretionary in nature the Protest will
not comply with this point); and100 EUR protest fee.

The Protest Documents must be submitted to the Chief Classifier of the relevant
Competition within the timeframes specified by the UCI. Upon receipt of the Protest
Documents the Chief Classifier will conduct a review of the Protest, in consultation with
the UCI, of which there are two possible outcomes:−−

the Chief Classifier may dismiss the Protest if, in his discretion, the Protest does
not comply with the Protest requirements of article 16.4.023; orthe Chief Classifier may accept the Protest if, in his discretion, the Protest
complies with the Protest requirements of article 16.4.023.

If the Protest is dismissed, the Chief Classifier must notify all relevant parties and provide
a written explanation to the National Federation or National Paralympic Committee assoon as practicable. The NF/NPC will be invoiced for the 100 EUR protest fee.
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the Protested Athlete’s Sport Class must remain unchanged pending theoutcome of the Protest, but the Protested Athlete’s Sport Class Status must
immediately be changed to Review (R), unless the Protested Athletes SportClass Status is already Review (R);the Chief Classifier will appoint a Protest Panel to conduct a new Evaluation
Session as soon as possible, which must be, if practicable, at the Competition
the Protest was made or at the next Competition; andthe Chief Classifier will notify all relevant parties of the time and date the new
Evaluation Session is to be conducted by the Protest Panel.
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16.4.024

UCI Protests
The UCI may, in its discretion, make a Protest at any time in respect of an Athlete under
its jurisdiction if:−−

it considers an Athlete may have been allocated an incorrect Sport Class; ora National Federation/National Paralympic Committee makes a reasoned
request to the UCI, supported by relevant documentation.

The assessment of the validity of the request is at the sole discretion of the UCI.
(text modified on 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.4.025

UCI Protest Procedure
If the UCI decides to make a Protest, the Head of Classification will advise the relevant
National Federation/National Paralympic Committee of the UCI Protest at the earliest
possible opportunity.
The Head of Classification will provide the relevant National Federation/National
Paralympic Committee with a written explanation as to why the UCI Protest has been
made and the basis on which the Head of Classification considers it is justified.
If the UCI makes a Protest:−−−

the protested Athlete’s Sport Class will remain unchanged pending the outcomeof the Protest;
the protested Athlete’s Sport Class Status will immediately be changed to
Review unless the protested Athlete’s Sport Class Status is already Review;
anda Protest Panel must be appointed to resolve the Protest as soon as reasonably
possible.

(text modified on 01.02.18)
16.4.026

Protest Panel
A Chief Classifier may fulfil one or more of the Head of Classification’s duties in thisarticle if authorised to do so by the Head of Classification.
A Protest Panel must be appointed by the Head of Classification in a manner which isconsistent with the provisions for appointing a Classification Panel in these Classification
Rules.

A Protest Panel must not include any person who was a member of the Classification
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conducted any component of Athlete Evaluation in respect of the protested
Athlete within a period of 12 months prior to the date of the protested decision,
unless otherwise agreed by the National Federation/National Paralympic
Committee, or the UCI (whichever is relevant).

The Head of Classification will notify all relevant parties of the time and date of the
Evaluation Session that must be conducted by the Protest Panel.
The Protest Panel must conduct the new Evaluation Session in accordance with theseClassification Rules.
The Protest Panel may refer to the Protest Documents when conducting the new
Evaluation Session.
The Protest Panel will allocate a Sport Class and designate a Sport Class Status. All
relevant parties will be notified of the Protest Panel’s decision in a manner consistent
with the provisions for notification in these Classification Rules.
The decision of a Protest Panel in relation to both a National Protest and a UCI Protest
is final. A National Federation, National Paralympic Committee or the UCI may not makeanother Protest at the relevant Competition.
The impact of an Athlete changing Sport Class after a Protest on medals, records andresults is detailed in articles 16.18.009 and 16.9.002.
(text modified on 01.02.18)
16.4.027

Provisions Where No Protest Panel is Available
If a Protest is made at a Competition but there is no opportunity for the Protest to beresolved at that Competition:−−

the protested Athlete must be permitted to compete in the Sport Class that is
the subject of the Protest with Sport Class Status Review, pending theresolution of the Protest; andall reasonable steps must be taken to ensure that the Protest is resolved at theearliest opportunity.

(text modified on 01.02.18)
Application during Major Competitions
16.4.028

Ad Hoc Provisions Relating to Protests
The IPC and/or the UCI may issue special ad hoc provisions to operate during theParalympic Games or other Competitions.
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16.4.029

Failure to Attend Athlete Evaluation
An Athlete is personally responsible for attending an Evaluation Session.
An Athlete’s National Federation/National Paralympic Committee must take reasonable
steps to ensure that the Athlete attends an Evaluation Session.
If an Athlete fails to attend an Evaluation Session, the Classification Panel will report the
failure to the Chief Classifier. The Chief Classifier may, if satisfied that a reasonable
explanation exists for the failure to attend and subject to the practicalities at aCompetition, specify a revised date and time for the Athlete to attend a further Evaluation
Session before the classification panel. If the Athlete is unable to provide a reasonable
explanation for non-attendance, or if the Athlete fails to attend an Evaluation Session ona second occasion, no Sport Class will be allocated and the Athlete will not be permitted
to compete at the relevant Competition.
(text modified on 01.02.18)

16.4.030

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, including, but notlimited to, one or more of the following circumstances:
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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 to provide any medical information that isreasonably 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 theability to conduct Athlete Evaluation in a fair manner;
the Athlete has a Health Condition that may limit or prevent from complying withrequests of the Classification Panel during an Evaluation Session, which theClassification Panel considers will affect its ability to conduct the Evaluation
Session in a fair manner;
the Athlete is unable to communicate effectively with the Classification Panel;
the Athlete refuses or is unable to comply with any reasonable instructions given
by any Classification Personnel to such an extent that an Evaluation Session
cannot be conducted in a fair manner; and/or
the Athlete’s presentation of his or her 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.

If an Evaluation Session is suspended by a Classification Panel, the following steps must
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an explanation for the suspension and details of the remedial action that isrequired on the part of the Athlete will be provided to the Athlete and/or the
relevant National Federation or National Paralympic Committee;
if an Athlete takes the remedial action to the satisfaction of the Chief Classifieror Head of Classification, Evaluation Session will be resumed;
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will be precluded from competing at any Competition until the determinationis completed.
If an Evaluation Session is suspended by a Classification Panel, the Classification Panelmay designate the Athlete as “Classification Not Completed (CNC) in accordance witharticle 16.4.011 of these Classification Rules.
A suspension of Athlete Evaluation may be subject to further investigation into any
possible Intentional Misrepresentation.
(text modified on 01.02.18)
Part Eight: Medical Review
16.4.031

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 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 andactivities required by a sport in a manner that is clearly distinguishable from changes
attributable to levels of training, fitness and proficiency.
A Medical Review Request must be made to the UCI by the Athletes National Federation
or National Paralympic Committee (together with a 100EUR non-refundable fee and any
supporting documentation). The Medical Review Request must explain how and to what
extent the Athlete’s Impairment has changed, and why it is believed that the Athlete’s
ability to execute the specific tasks and activities required by a sport has changed.
A Medical Review Request must be received by the UCI as soon as reasonably
practicable.
The Head of Classification will, in conjunction with such third parties as he or she
considers appropriate, decide whether or not the Medical Review Request is upheld assoon as is practicable following receipt of the Medical Review Request.
Any Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel who becomes aware of a change in the natureor degree of an Athlete’s Impairment changes the Athlete’s ability to execute the specifictasks and activities required by a sport but fails to draw these changes to the attentionof their National Federation, National Paralympic Committee or the UCI may beinvestigated in respect of possible Intentional Misrepresentation.
If a Medical Review Request is accepted, the Athlete’s Sport Class Status will beamended 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)
Part Nine: Intentional Misrepresentation

16.4.032

Intentional Misrepresentation
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Impairment during Athlete Evaluation and/or at any other point after the allocation of aSport Class. This disciplinary offence is referred to as ‘Intentional Misrepresentation’.
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 inany other type of complicity involving Intentional Misrepresentation, including but notlimited to covering up Intentional Misrepresentation or disrupting any part of the Athlete
Evaluation process.
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 has committed Intentional Misrepresentation.
The consequences to be applied to an Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel who is foundto 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 periodof time ranging from 1 to 4 years; andthe 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 beallocated Sport Class Not Eligible with Fixed Review Date Status for a period of timefrom four years to life. Such allocation shall be issued by the UCI Disciplinary
Commission.
Any Athlete Support Personnel 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 oftime 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 in respect of Intentional Misrepresentation which
results in consequences being imposed on that Athlete or Athlete Support Personnel,
those consequences shall be recognised, respected and enforced by the UCI.
Teams which include an Athlete 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
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Any disciplinary action taken by the UCI pursuant to these Classification Rules must becompliant with Part XII of the UCI Regulations.
If the UCI commences disciplinary proceedings against an Athlete or Athlete Support
Personnel in respect of Intentional Misrepresentation (and/or complicity involving
Intentional Misrepresentation), the UCI may impose a provisional suspension inaccordance with the relevant provisions of Part XII of the UCI Regulations.
If the UCI brings disciplinary proceedings against an Athlete or Athlete Support
Personnel in respect to Intentional Misrepresentation which results in the imposition of aperiod of being Not Eligible, the said period of being Not Eligible must be recognised,
respected and enforced by all licence-holders and National Federations.
(text modified on 01.01.16; 01.02.17; 01.02.18)
Part Ten: Appeals
16.4.033

AppealAn Appeal is the process by which a formal objection to how Athlete Evaluation and/orClassification procedures have been conducted is submitted and subsequently resolved.
(text modified on 01.02.18)

16.4.034

Parties Permitted to Make an Appeal
An Appeal may only be made by one of the following bodies:−a National Federation; or−a National Paralympic Committee(text modified on 01.02.18)
16.4.035

Appeals
If a National Federation or National Paralympic Committee considers there have beenprocedural errors made in respect of the allocation of a Sport Class and/or Sport Class
Status and as a consequence an Athlete has been allocated an incorrect Sport Class orSport Class Status, it may submit an Appeal.
The UCI has designated the Board of Appeal of Classification (BAC) to act as the hearing
body for the resolution of Appeals.
An Appeal must be made and resolved in accordance with the applicable BAC Bylaws.
(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.02.17; 01.02.18)

16.4.036

Ad Hoc Provisions Relating to Appeals
The IPC and/or the UCI may issue special ad hoc provisions to operate during theParalympic Games or other Competitions.
(article introduced 01.02.18)

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Chapter V PARA-CYCLING DIVISION & SPORT CLASS PROFILES(chapter changed on 01.10.10; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.5.001

Eligible Impairment Types
The following eight (8) impairment types are eligible in Para-cycling. Each Para-cycling
division, as described in articles 16.5.005-16.5.008, defines its own list of eligible
impairments. An Athlete must have at least one of the Eligible Impairment types listed in
the first column of the table. The Eligible Impairment must result directly from an
Underlying Health Condition (e.g. trauma, disease, dysgenesis) and must be permanentand verifiable.

Eligible Impairment Type

Examples of an Underlying Health Condition
that can lead to the Eligible Impairment:

Impaired Muscle Power
Athletes with Impaired Muscle Power have a
Health Condition that either reduces or
eliminates their ability to voluntarily contract
their muscles in order to move or to generate
force.
Impaired Passive Range of Movement
Athletes with Impaired Passive Range ofMovement have a restriction or a lack of
passive movement in one or more joints.
Limb Deficiency
Athletes with Limb Deficiency have total orpartial absence of bones or joints as aconsequence of trauma, illness or congenital
limb deficiency.
Leg Length Difference
Athletes with Leg Length Difference have a
difference in the length of their legs as a resultof limb growth, or as a result of trauma.
Hypertonia
Athletes with hypertonia have an increase inmuscle tension and a reduced ability of amuscle to stretch caused by damage to thecentral nervous system.
Inclusion; Hypertonia e.g. spasticity, rigidityand dystonia
Exclusion; Low muscle tone
AtaxiaAthletes with Ataxia have uncoordinatedmovements caused by damage to the central
nervous system.
Inclusion; cerebellar Ataxia only
Exclusions; sensory ataxia, problems ofcontrol of voluntary movement that do not fit
description of cerebellar Ataxia
Athetosis
Athletes with Athetosis have continual slow
involuntary movements.
Inclusions; athetosis, chorea, dyskinesia

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Spinal cord injury (complete or incomplete, tetra-orparaplegia or paraparesis), muscular dystrophy,
hereditary and peripheral neuropathies, post-polio
syndrome and spina bifida.

Contracture(s) and/or ankylosis resulting fromchronic joint immobilisation either congenital or
due to trauma or medical reasons.
Traumatic amputation, amputation due to bone
cancer or dysmelia.

Dysmelia and congenital or traumatic disturbanceof limb growth.

Cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and stroke.

Cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke andmultiple sclerosis.

Cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and stroke.

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Exclusions; sleep related movement
disordersVision Impairment
Athletes with Vision Impairment have reduced
or no vision caused by damage to the eye
structure, optical nerves or optical pathways,
or visual cortex of the brain.

Retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy.

(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.07.10; 01.02.11; 01.01.16; 01.02.17; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.5.002

Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC)The UCI has set Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC) to ensure that an Athlete’s Eligible
Impairment affects the extent to which an Athlete is able to execute the specific tasks
and activities fundamental to Para-cycling. The following MIC define how severe an
Athlete’s impairment must be to be eligible for Para cycling.

Eligible Impairment

Minimum Impairment Criteria

Impaired Muscle Power

Upper limb - Full loss of grip in one hand, inability
to form and maintain a cylindrical grasp - Muscle
Grade 0.
Lower Limb - Inability to heel raise tested in single
leg stance.
Comparable incomplete spinal cord injury orcomparable multiple impairment.

Impaired Passive Range of Movement

Loss of Passive Range of Movement withcomparable effect on function as described for
Impaired Muscle Power.
Upper Limb – Full loss of grip in one hand, inability
to form and maintain a cyclindrical grasp – nofunctional hand movement due to Impaired
Passive Range of Movement
Lower Limb – Inability to heel raise tested in single
leg stance due to Impaired Passive Range ofMovement

Limb Deficiency

Upper Limb – Amputation of all fingers and thumb
through MCP (or dysmelia with no functional grip Muscle Grade 0).
Lower Limb – Amputation of the foot throughLisfranc or comparable dysmelia.

Leg Length Difference

The difference in length between right and left legs
must be equal to or more than 7cm.

Hypertonia

Spasticity grade 1 in the affected arm or leg plus
clear neurological signs to demonstrate Upper
Motor Neuron lesion such as:
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Noticeably brisk reflexes or clear differences inreflexes left versus right.
AtaxiaOccasional and mild or subtle signs of Ataxia(reference to SARA scale).

Athetosis

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

Vision Impairment

MIC for Athletes with a Vision Impairment havebeen set based on the Athlete's corrected vision.
The difference in approach for Athletes with Vision
Impairment must be seen within the historicalcontext of Classification for these Athletes, which
is an assessment with 'best correction' as used in
the context of medical diagnostics for visual acuity.
The Athlete must meet both of the criteria below:
The Athlete must have at least one of the following
Impairments:•

impairment of the eye structure;•

impairment
pathways;•impairment of the visual cortex.

of the optical nerve/optic

The Athlete’s Visual Impairment must result in avisual acuity of less than or equal to LogMAR 1.0
or a visual field restricted to less than 40 degrees
diameter.
(article introduced on 01.02.18; text modified on 01.01.21)
16.5.003

Assessment Methodology
The following methods are used for assessing the Eligible Impairment types in Paracycling:

Eligible Impairment
Impaired Muscle Power

Assessment Method
Manual muscle testing methods
through the reference range forPara cycling.

Impaired Passive Range ofMovement

Classifier moves the joint ofinterest through the available
range while the Athlete isrelaxed.

Limb Deficiency

Standard landmarks and direct
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Scale/Measurements
Daniels and Worthingham
muscle grading scale (2007)
and Reference range of motion
for Para cycling.
Degrees (Clarkson H.M.
Musculoskeletal assessment:
joint range and manual muscle
strength, 2nd edition.
Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams
and Wilkins, 2000).
All measures are taken in
conformity with the International
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Leg Length Difference

Measurement of difference
between legs in supine.

Hypertonia

A ‘catch’ on rapid passive
movement.

AtaxiaAtaxic movements must be
demonstrable in test of
coordination and balance

Athetosis/Dystonia

Athetosis must be evident inabnormal posturing and inability
to control unwanted movements
at rest and in activity.
Visual acuity is tested using the
LogMAR chart for distancevisual acuity testing with
Illiterate “E” and/or the Berkeley
Rudimentary Vision Test.
Visual field may be tested using
a Goldmann Visual Field
Perimeter, Humphrey Field
Analyser or Octopus Interzeag.
The software in automatic
perimeters must be for full range
fields (80º or more), not only forcentral visual fields. The
reference stimulus/isopter isGoldman III/4 or the equivalent
on other equipment.

Vision Impairment

standardized measures. All
measures are taken incentimetres (cm) rounded at 1
digit behind the comma.
All measures are taken in
conformity with the International
Society for the Advancement ofKinantropometry (ISAK)
standardized measures. All
measures are taken incentimetres (cm) rounded at 1
digit behind the comma.
Australian Spasticity
Assessment Scale (ASAS) andneurological assessment.
Qualitative Assessment ofMovement and Coordination.
Scale for the assessment and
Rating of Ataxia (SARA)
modified for Para cycling.
Dyskinesia Impairment Scale(DIS) modified for Para cycling
and neurological assessment.
Visual Acuity: LogMAR and/or
the Berkeley Rudimentary
Vision Test.
Visual Field: Goldmann Visual
Field Perimeter, Humphrey Field
Analyser or Octopus Interzeag.

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16.5.004

Sport Class Profiles
The UCI defines a Sport Class in which Athletes are grouped based on the impact of
their Eligible Impairment on their ability to execute the specific tasks and activities
fundamental to Para-cycling. The allocation of a Sport Class is based upon theprovided medical information and the evaluation by the Classification Panel.
The following Sport Class profiles determine the division and the Sport Class in whichan Athlete will compete. The assessment methods for each of the Eligible Impairment
types as defined in these regulations determine the severity of the Athlete’s
impairment.
Although other factors such as low fitness level, poor technical proficiency and aging
may also affect the fundamental tasks and activities of the sport, allocation of SportClass must not be affected.
(text modified on 01.02.18; 01.01.21)

16.5.005

Division: Handcycle
Athletes classified in Hand-cycle classes H1- 4 compete using an arm powered or arm
trunk power handcycle where a recumbent position is mandatory. Athletes classified in
the Handcycle class H5 compete from a kneeling/sitting position.

16.5.005.1

Sport Class: H1

Impaired Muscle Power−
Tetraplegic with impairments corresponding to a motor complete cervical lesion
at C6 or above;−
Complete loss of trunk stability and lower limb function;−
Limited extension of the elbow with a muscle score of 6 (total of both triceps)−
Bilateral loss of handgrip with a muscle grade 1 or a flicker;−
Non-spinal cord injury/incomplete spinal cord injury with sport specific activity
limitation, equivalent to sport class profile H1;
Hypertonia−
Bilateral involvement (quadriplegia) symmetrical or asymmetrical (e.g. bothsides equally affected or one side more than the other) with at least grade 3
spasticity in both lower and upper limbs;
Ataxia/Athetosis/Dystonia−
Severe athetosis/dystonia and (e.g. large amplitude of excessive motion andlong durations of excessive motions);−
A comparable mixture of ataxia/athetosis/dystonia and hypertonia/spasticity
with a sport specific activity limitation equivalent to sport class H1, making it
impossible to ride a bicycle or tricycle.
(text modified on 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.5.005.2

Sport Class: H2

Impaired Muscle Power−
Tetraplegic with impairments corresponding to a motor complete cervical lesion
at C7/C8 or above;−
Complete loss of trunk stability and lower limb function;−
Triceps and biceps strength at least muscle grade 3;
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Bilateral impaired handgrip with a muscle grade of less than or equal to 3 in one
hand and less than 3 in the other hand;Non-spinal cord injury/incomplete spinal cord injury with a sport specific activity
limitation equivalent to sport class H2;Hypertonia−
Asymmetric or symmetric bilateral involvement with at least grade 2 spasticity
in upper limb and lower limbs, trunk control impacted by hypertonia−
Hypertonia on activity making it impossible to ride a bicycle or tricycle.
Ataxia/Athetosis/Dystonia−
Severe athetosis/ dystonia (E.g. large amplitude of excessive motion and long
durations of excessive motions) in the lower limbs and trunk, with upper limbs
less affected, making it impossible to ride a bicycle or tricycle;−
A comparable mixture of ataxia/athetosis/dystonia and hypertonia/spasticity
with a sport specific activity limitation equivalent to sport class H2, making it
impossible to ride a bicycle or tricycle.
(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.02.11; 01.02.14; 01.02.18; 01.01.21).
16.5.005.3

Sport Class: H3

Impaired Muscle Power−
Paraplegic with impairments corresponding to a motor complete lesion from Th1
to Th10;−
Trunk stability varies from very limited trunk stability (Nil to minimal muscle
strength in abdominals) to limited trunk stability (reduced to normal upper andlower abdominal strength) with a muscle grade of 0-4;−
Non-spinal cord injury/incomplete spinal cord injury with a sport specific activity
limitation equivalent to sport class H3.
Hypertonia−
Asymmetric or symmetric bilateral involvement with at least grade 2 spasticity
in lower limb/s and at least spasticity grade 1 in upper limb. Hypertonia on
activity affecting trunk or legs and making it impossible to ride a bicycle ortricycle;
Ataxia/Athetosis/Dystonia−
Severe athetosis/dystonia (E.g. large amplitude of excessive motion and long
durations of excessive motions) in the lower limbs and trunk, making it
impossible to ride a bicycle or tricycle;−
A comparable mixture of ataxia/athetosis/dystonia and hypertonia/spasticity
with a sport specific activity limitation equivalent to sport class H3, making it
impossible to ride a bicycle or tricycle.
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16.5.005.4

Sport Class: H4

Eligible impairment(s) which prevent an Athlete from using a bicycle, tricycle or kneeling/sitting
position on a hand-cycle due to underlying health conditions.
Impaired Muscle Power−
Paraplegic with impairments corresponding to a complete lesion from Th11 or
below;−
No lower limb function/impaired lower limb function;−
Normal or almost normal trunk stability (normal abdominal strength, muscle
grade 4-5);−
Non-spinal cord injury/incomplete spinal cord injury with a sport specific activity
limitation, equivalent to sport class H4;
Impaired Passive Range of Movement−
Athletes with Impaired Passive Range of Movement with a lower limb sport
specific activity limitation profile equivalent to sport class H4.
Limb Deficiency−
Athletes with lower limb deficiencies that meet the criteria for H5 but haveadditional impairment/s which prevent the safe use of a conventional bicycle or
the kneeling/sitting position on a handcycle.
Hypertonia−
Asymmetric or symmetrical bilateral involvement with grade 2 spasticity in thelower limbs and grade 0-1 spasticity in the upper limbs;−
Unilateral involvement; at least grade 2 spasticity in the lower limb and grade 01 spasticity in the upper limb;−
Hypertonia on activity making it impossible to use legs on a tricycle or bicycle.
Ataxia/Athetosis/Dystonia−
Severe athetosis/dystonia (E.g. large amplitude of excessive motion and long
durations of excessive motions) in the lower limbs, making it impossible to ridea bicycle or tricycle;−
A comparable mixture of ataxia/athetosis/dystonia and hypertonia/spasticity
with a sport specific activity limitation equivalent to sport class H4, making it
impossible to ride a bicycle or tricycle.
(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.02.11; 01.02.14; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.5.005.5

Sport Class: H5

Eligible impairment(s) which prevent an Athlete from using a bicycle or tricycle and who
can use the kneeling/sitting position must use this position.
Impaired Muscle Power−
Paraplegic with impairments corresponding to a complete lesion from Th11 or
below;−
Normal abdominal strength, and normal trunk extension strength (e.g. normal
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Athletes who meet the Minimum Impairment Criteria for lower limb deficiency
who have additional impairment/s which prevent the safe use of a conventional
bicycle.
Hypertonia−
Asymmetric or symmetrical bilateral involvement, lower limbs affected andupper limbs normal or near normal;−
Unilateral moderate/severe involvement; at least grade 2 spasticity in the lower
limb and grade 0-1 spasticity in the upper limb;−
Mild/normal trunk involvement;−
Hypertonia on activity making it impossible to ride a bicycle or tricycle;
Ataxia/Athetosis/Dystonia−
Asymmetric or symmetrical bilateral involvement, mild – moderate;−
Unilateral Involvement, mild – moderate;−
Mild/normal trunk involvement;(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.02.14; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.5.006

Division: Tricycle
Unable to ride a bicycle due to lack of balance and/or severe restriction in pedalling
due to spasticity/ataxia/athetosis/dystonia.
Severe locomotor dysfunction, can be mixed pattern (athetosis/dystonia/spasticity
and/or ataxia).

16.5.006.1

Sport Class: T1

Hypertonia−
Spasticity grade 3 in affected lower and upper limb(s);−2, 3 or 4 limbs strongly affected;−
Poor functional trunk use.
−
Hypertonia on activity in the lower and upper limbs as well as trunk affects
posture and balance on tricycle.
Ataxia−Shows constant severe signs of ataxia.
Athetosis/Dystonia−
Severe: Constant signs of Dystonia/Athetosis with large amplitude of movement
or extreme intensity of posturing.
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16.5.006.2

Sport Class: T2

More fluent movement pattern and better control of tricycle.
Hypertonia−
Spasticity grade 2 in affected lower and upper limbs limb(s).
−2, 3 or 4 limbs strongly affected;−
Hypertonia on activity can be seen.
Ataxia−Shows frequent and moderate signs of Ataxia.
Athetosis/Dystonia−
Frequent to intermittent signs of Athetosis/Dystonia with maximum to moderateintensity of posturing or amplitude of movement.
(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.02.11; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.5.007

Division: Cycling

16.5.007.1

Sport Class: C1

Limb Deficiency−
Single above knee amputation and above elbow or below elbow amputation; or−Double through knee amputation; or−Double amputation below elbow + Single amputation above knee, no
prosthesis; or−Double amputation below knee + Double amputation below elbow.
Muscle Power/Passive Range of Movement−
Loss of function comparable to limb deficiency profiles above.
Hypertonia/Ataxia/Athetosis/Dystonia
Locomotor dysfunction, can be mixed pattern
Hypertonia−
Severely affected unilateral or bilateral (symmetrical/asymmetrical);−Spasticity grade 3 in lower and upper limb(s);−Poor functional trunk use.
Ataxia−Shows severe signs of ataxia;
Athetosis/Dystonia−
Severe: Constant signs of Dystonia/Athetosis with large amplitude of movement
or extreme intensity of posturing;(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.02.11; 01.02.17; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)

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16.5.007.2

Sport Class: C2

Limb Deficiency:−
Single amputation above knee, no prosthesis, may have a stump support; or−Single through knee amputation with the use of prosthesis + Single above elbow
amputation; or−Single amputation through knee with the use of a prosthesis + Double below
elbow amputation; or−Double below knee amputation with the use of prostheses + Single above elbow
amputation without the use of upper limb prosthesis;
Muscle Power/ Passive Range of Movement−
Loss of function comparable to limb deficiency profiles above;−
Limited ROM of the hip or knee or muscle weakness such that a functional full
revolution of the crank is not possible. The radius of crank must be limited to 0cm (crank is fixed).
Hypertonia/Ataxia/Athetosis/Dystonia
Locomotor dysfunction, can be mixed pattern
Hypertonia−
Spasticity grade 2 in impaired lower and upper limb(s) and−Hypertonia on activity can often be seen in one or more of the impaired limbs.
Ataxia−Shows frequent and moderate to severe signs of Ataxia.
Athetosis/Dystonia−
Frequent to intermittent signs of Athetosis/Dystonia with maximum to moderateintensity of posturing or amplitude of movement;(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.02.11; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.5.007.3

Sport Class: C3

Limb Deficiency−
Single below knee amputation with the use of a prosthesis + Single above elbow
amputation, no prosthesis; or−Single through knee or above knee amputation with the use of a prosthesis +Single below elbow amputation; or−Double amputation below knee.
Muscle Power/ Passive Range of Movement−
Loss of function comparable to limb deficiency profiles above.
−
Limited ROM of the hip or knee such that a normal functional full revolution of
the crank is not possible. The athlete may shorten the crank to the optimal
length.
Hypertonia−
Spasticity grade 2 in impaired lower limb(s), lower limbs more involved;−
Spasticity grade 1 in impaired upper limb.
−
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Ataxia−Shows intermittent and mild to moderate signs of Ataxia.
Athetosis/Dystonia−
Intermittent signs of Athetosis/Dystonia with sub-maximum to moderateintensity of posturing or amplitude of movement;(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.02.11; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)

16.5.007.4

Sport Class: C4

Limb Deficiency−
Single below knee amputation, with the use of prosthesis; or−Single below knee amputation with the use of prosthesis + Single below elbow
amputation; or−Double below elbow amputation.
Muscle Power/ Passive Range of Movement−
Loss of function comparable to limb deficiency profiles above.
−
Limited ROM of the hip or knee such that a normal functional full revolution of
the crank is not possible. The athlete may shorten the crank to the optimal
length.
Hypertonia−
Spasticity grade 1 in impaired lower limb(s);−Spasticity grade 1 in impaired upper limb;−
Hypertonia on activity can be seen.
Ataxia−Shows intermittent and mild or subtle signs of Ataxia.
Athetosis/Dystonia−
Intermittent signs of Athetosis/Dystonia with moderate to mild intensity of
posturing or amplitude of movement.
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16.5.007.5

Sport Class: C5

This Sport Class is for Athletes who meet the Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC) as
detailed below:
Limb Deficiency−
Amputation of all fingers and thumb (through MCP) or dysmelia without afunctional grip; or−Amputation of the foot through Lisfranc or comparable dysmelia; or−Single above elbow amputation with or without prosthesis; or−Single below elbow amputation with the use of a prosthesis.

Muscle Power/ Passive Range of Movement−
Loss of function comparable to limb deficiency profiles above.
Leg Length Difference−
The difference in length between right and left legs must be equal to or morethan 7cm.
Hypertonia−
Spasticity grade 1 or more in one lower or upper limb; and−clear neurological signs to include:• Positive uni or bilateral Hoffman/Babinski;• Noticeably brisk reflexes or clear differences in reflexes left versus right.
Ataxia−Shows occasional and mild or subtle signs of Ataxia.
Athetosis/Dystonia−
Occasional signs of Athetosis/Dystonia with mild or subtle intensity of posturing
or amplitude of movement;(text modified on 01.02.10; 01.07.10; 01.02.11; 01.02.18; 01.01.21)
16.5.008

Division: Tandem

16.5.008.1
Sport Class B
This Sport Class applies to Athletes with a vision impairment (VI) who meet the Minimum
Impairment Criteria. While there is one Sport Class for Athletes with a vision impairment(VI) in Para-cycling (B), athletes are designated B1, B2, B3 in the Classification Master
List in accordance with the IBSA visual classes: http://www.ibsasport.org/classification/.
Minimum Impairment Criteria for Athletes with a Vision Impairment have been set basedon the Athlete's corrected vision. The difference in approach for Athletes with Vision
Impairment must be seen within the historical context of Classification for these Athletes,
which is an assessment with 'best correction' as used in the context of medical
diagnostics for visual acuity.
To be eligible to compete in Para cycling, the Athlete must meet both criteria below:−
The Athlete must have at least one of the following Impairments:• impairment of the eye structure;• impairment of the optical nerve/optic pathways;• impairment of the visual cortex
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UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS−The Athlete’s Visual Impairment must result in a visual acuity of less than orequal to LogMAR 1.0 (6/60) or a visual field restricted to less than 40 degrees
diameter.

Assessment Methods
All Athlete Evaluation and Sport Class allocation will be based on the assessment ofvisual acuity in the eye with better visual acuity or visual field when wearing the best
optical correction.
Depending on an Athlete’s visual acuity, visual acuity is tested using the LogMAR chartfor distance visual acuity testing with Illiterate “E” and/or the Berkeley Rudimentary Vision
Test.
Visual field may be tested using: Goldmann Visual Field Perimeter, Humphrey Field
Analyser or Octopus Interzeag. The software in automatic perimeters must be for fullrange fields (80º or more), not only for central visual fields. The reference stimulus/isopter
is Goldman III/4 or the equivalent on other equipment.
Athletes who compete using any corrective devices (e.g. glasses, lenses) must attend
an Evaluation Session with these devices and their prescription.
An Athlete found to be using corrective devices during competition that were not declared
during Evaluation Session may be subject to further investigation of Intentional
Misrepresentation (see article 16.4.012).
Athletes must declare any change in their optical correction to the UCI before anycompetition. If the Athlete has a Sport Class Status Review with Fixed Review Date or
Confirmed, the Athlete’s Sport Class Status will be changed to Review. The Athlete willthen undergo Athlete Evaluation prior to the next competition under the provisions ofthese Classification Rules. Failure to do so may result in an investigation of Intentional
Misrepresentation (see article 16.4.012).
Any Athlete Support Personnel accompanying the Athlete during an Evaluation Session
must remain out of sight of the visual acuity charts during the Assessment.
Under the provisions set forth in these Classification Rules, Observation Assessment
does not apply to Athletes with Vision Impairment.
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16.5.009

Non-Eligible Impairment Types for all Athletes
Any impairment that is not permanent or verifiable.
Examples of Non-Eligible Impairments include, but are not limited to the following:• Pain;• Hearing impairment;• Low muscle tone;• Hypermobility of joints;• Joint instability, such as unstable shoulder joint, recurrent dislocation of a joint;• Impaired muscle endurance;• Impaired motor reflex functions;• Impaired cardiovascular functions;• Impaired respiratory functions;• Impairment metabolic functions; and• Tics and mannerisms, stereotypes and motor perseveration.
(article introduced on 01.02.18; text modified on 01.01.21)

16.5.010

Health Conditions 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 notlimited 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 EhlersDanlos syndrome.
Health Conditions that are primarily psychological or psychosomatic in natureinclude conversion disorders or post-traumatic stress disorder.

(article introduced on 01.02.18)

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Chapter VI PARA-CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
16.6.001

Programme
See article 9.1.011 of the UCI Regulations.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.09; 01.07.10; 01.10.13)

16.6.002

Participation
See article 9.2.062 and the following of the UCI Regulations.
(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.10.13)

16.6.003[article abrogated on 01.10.13]

16.6.004[article abrogated on 01.10.13]

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Chapter VII ROAD RACES§1
16.7.001

Road Races
All road race courses must be completely closed to other traffic.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.10; 01.01.16)

16.7.002

Road Race Distances
The maximum and minimum distances for UCI para-cycling international road races shallbe:Sport Class
B men
B women

Minimum
93 km
78 km

Maximum
125 km105 km

C5 menC4 menC3 menC2 menC1 men

75 km
75 km
60 km
60 km
60 km

100 km100 km
80 km
80 km
80 km

C5 women
C4 women
C3 women
C2 women
C1 women

60 km
60 km
48 km
48 km
48 km

80 km
80 km
65 km
65 km
65 km

T2 menT1 men

30 km
30 km

40 km
40 km

T2 women
T1 women

26 km
26 km

35 km
35 km

H5 menH4 menH3 menH2 menH1 men

60 km
60 km
60 km
45 km
45 km

80 km
80 km
80 km
60 km
60 km

H5 women
H4 women
H3 women
H2 women
H1 women

52 km
52 km
52 km
37 km
37 km

70 km
70 km
70 km
50 km
50 km

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01.02.19)

16.7.003

Road Race Circuits
Road race circuits at all UCI para-cycling events, shall be between 7 km and 15 km.
Climbs on any circuit must have a maximum of 8 % average gradient and no more than
15 % maximum on their steepest section. Total length of climbing must not be more than
25 % of the total circuit length.
Circuits which are shorter than 7 km, longer than 15 km, or exceed the above-mentioned
percentage of gradient, but with unique and desirable features, may be permitted at thediscretion of the UCI.
Tricycles, handcycles and youth category riders may use a shorter and less technicallydifficult circuit, at the discretion of UCI.
The organisers shall submit to the UCI for approval a circuit which fulfil the requirements
defined in the Organisation Guide.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.10; 01.01.16)

16.7.004

Starting Order for Road Races
The UCI may decide to have several sport classes and/or age categories start together
as one group. Each sport class, age category or group thus constituted must start with aminimum time gap of two minutes to avoid the mixing of groups.
Riders will be called to the line in the predefined lanes, by sport class, age category orgroup in the following order:
1.
2.

Road Race World Champion or outgoing Road Race World Champion
respectively;
According to the order of the most recently published general UCI Ranking.

Riders who need assistance at the start should place themselves near the fences tofacilitate a safe start for everyone.
(text modified on 01.1.09; 01.02.11; 01.10.11, 01.01.16)

16.7.005

Pacing / Drafting
In a road race where different sport classes are starting together (combined start), pacing
and drafting between those sport classes is allowed.
In all races except the races with combined starts, any athlete taking pace or draftingfrom an athlete in another division, group or sport class, will be disqualified. The racing
procedure will be in compliance with articles 2.4.017 to 2.4.020.
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16.7.006[article abrogated on 01.02.09]

16.7.007

Considering the nature of the handicap and the difficulty for certain athletes to grab abottle during a race, the following measures will apply for the feeding by foot during theroad races:−−

Forbidden to feed during the first and last laps;
Feeding authorized from both sides of the road. The feeding zones must be
separated by at least 50 meters.

(article introduced on 01.02.09)

16.7.007bis

Ranking Order
Ranking order in para-cycling international races needs to be done following thisprocedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.

The order of passage at the finish line;
Riders lapped;
Abandons (DNF);
Disqualified riders (DSQ).

Certain Sport Classes may be grouped together at the start of Road Race events.
Groups are identified by the colour of the bibs (white or yellow). Any riders overtaken by
the leader of their race shall continue competing. When the race leader finishes his lastlap, all other riders shall end their race when they next cross the finish line.
(article introduced on 01.02.11; modified on 01.07.18; 01.02.19)§2
16.7.008

Individual Time Trials
For UCI para-cycling world championships nations can register a maximum of threeathletes in each sport class for the individual time trial. It is recommended that all courses
should be completely closed to non-race traffic. The minimum requirement is complete
course closure to oncoming traffic. Time trial courses can use the same circuits as thoseused for road races in the same program.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.10)

16.7.009

Time Trial Distances
The maximum and minimum distances for UCI para-cycling international time trials shallbe:Sport Class
B men
B womenC5 men

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17 km

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35 km

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C4 menC3 menC2 menC1 men

17 km
17 km
15 km
15 km

35 km
35 km
30 km
30 km

C5 women
C4 women
C3 women
C2 women
C1 women

15 km
15 km
12 km
12 km
12 km

30 km
30 km
25 km
25 km
25 km

T2 menT1 men

12 km
12 km

25 km
25 km

T2 women
T1 women

10 km
10 km

20 km
20 km

H5 menH4 menH3 menH2 menH1 men

17 km
17 km
17 km
12 km
12 km

35 km
35 km
35 km
25 km
25 km

H5 women
H4 women
H3 women
H2 women
H1 women

15 km
15 km
10 km
10 km
10 km

30 km
30 km
20 km
20 km
20 km

For courses with unique and desirable features, exceptions may be permitted at thediscretion of the UCI.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.08; 01.02.09; 01.01.10; 01.02.11; 01.10.13; 01.02.14,
01.02.19)

16.7.010

Starting Order for Time Trials
The UCI may decide to have several sport classes and/or age categories start together
as one group.
The starting order of sport classes in time trials shall be established in such a way as tominimise the possibility of the athletes of one sport class passing the athletes of anothersport class (i.e.: C5-C4-C3, etc). Within each sport class, age category or group, thestarting order shall be determined as follows:
For events that are solely time trials:
1.
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For stage races:
1.

The reverse order of the event’s provisional general classification.

For stage races in which the first stage is a time trial:
1.
2.

The reverse order of the most recently published general UCI Ranking;
The reigning Time Trial World Champion.

In all cases, the commissaires panel may modify this order for the T1-2 sport classes
and H division if the course is too narrow. In this special case, the starting order of theathletes will commence with the fastest riders and conclude with the slowest riders inorder to ease any problems of riders passing each other during the event.
(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.02.11; 01.10.11)
16.7.011

For time trial, following cars will be authorized according to the following terms:
−

−
−
−

1 following car for a nation (i.e.: including national team, individuals and anyother team recommended by the National Federation) with up to six riders
involved in the individual time trial, all sport classes combined;
2 following cars for a nation with 7-12 riders involved in the individual time trial,
all sport classes combined;
3 following cars for a nation with 13-19 riders involved in the individual time trial,
all sport classes combined;
4 following cars for a nation with over 20 riders involved in the individual timetrial, all sport classes combined.

The president of the commissaires panel can reduce the number of accredited vehicles
if he considers it appropriate. All vehicle drivers must hold a UCI license issued by theirnational federation.
(text modified on 01.01.09; 01.10.11)§3
16.7.012

Team Relay (TR)Races shall be for athletes of the following sport classes:−−

Men: H5; H4; H3; H2; H1
Women: H5; H4; H3; H2; H1

A team shall be composed of three athletes plus substitutes. The team can be mixed,
therefore composed with athletes coming from the sport classes listed above.

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For all para-cycling TR competitions, the maximum shall be two teams for any given
structure (national team, trade team...). A third team may be registered for each structure
only if it is an all women’s team. Looking at the following table, the total of points for thethree TR participants must be a maximum of nine (9) points including an athlete with amaximum scoring value of two (2) points. At the World Championships: The titles belong
to athletes that compose the team.

Sport Class and Gender
H5 menH4 menH3 menH2 menH1 menPoints44
3
2
1

H5 women
H4 women
H3 women
H2 women
H1 women

3
3
2
1
1

(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.10.12; 01.02.14; 11.02.20)
16.7.013

The Team manager must give the names and sport classes that make up their team aswell as the order in which the athletes will be placed in the relay. The order needs to beprovided 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 alteredsubsequently.
If the team relay is the first race involving athletes from Division H, The order needs tobe provided to the president of the commissaires panel at the latest 1 hour after the teammanagers meeting.
(text modified on 01.01.11; 01.10.11; 01.01.16)

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 his lap and passes in front of his
teammates, the next athlete will start his lap.
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 ofa false start, a penalty of 10 seconds will be added directly to the results and the teammanager will be informed by the Commissaire during the race.
A false start consists of an athlete who takes the relay of his teammate before he crosses
the relay line. Helping a rider to start by pushing or pulling his handcycle will also be
considered as a false start. A false start done more than 3 seconds before the teammatecrosses the relay line will automatically result in the disqualification of the team.

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16.7.015

The staging for the following laps will be determined by team according to the result ofprevious World Championships (first five (5) positions). These teams will be entitled tochoose their corridor for staging. The other teams staging will be done by draw.
(text modified on 01.02.11)

16.7.016

When a rider from a nation is lapped by the leader of the race, the nation should be
pulled out of the race and will be shown in the results as lapped.
(article introduced on 01.02.11)

16.7.017

Each team is allowed two staff in the relay area in order to support its athletes.
(article introduced on 01.02.11)

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Chapter VIII TRACK RACES
16.8.001

Track events are only open to athletes part of the sport classes C and B.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.08; 01.01.10; 01.01.16; 01.02.17)

16.8.002

Starting blocks must be used for all sport classes during the following track events:
individual pursuit, first rider of the team sprint and kilometer/500 meters.
A 15 seconds countdown will commence when the riders are secured on their bicycles
and ready to start.
(article introduced on 01.01.09; text modified on 01.02.17; 01.01.21)§1
16.8.003

Kilometer and 500 Meters
Races shall be for the following sport class and distances:
Sport Class
Tandem men and women - B
Cycle men – C5; C4; C3; C2; C1
Cycle women – C5; C4; C3; C2; C1Distance
1000 m1000 m500 m(text modified on 01.02.09; 01.01.10)§2
16.8.004

Individual Pursuit
Races shall be for the following sport class and distances:
Sport Class
Tandem men – B
Cycle men – C5; C4Cycle men – C3; C2; C1
Tandem women – B
Cycle women – C5; C4; C3; C2; C1Distance
4000 m4000 m3000 m3000 m3000 m(text modified on 01.02.09; 01.01.10)
16.8.005

Considering the variety in the types of handicap in the “C” division, it is recommended tomatch up athletes with similar handicaps during the qualification for the track individual
pursuit, in order not to penalise or favour certain athletes. This consideration will haveprecedence in the pairing of the athletes.
(article introduced on 01.01.09; modified on 01.01.10)

16.8.006

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

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16.8.007

Tandem Sprint
Races shall be for blind and visually impaired – men and women.
(text modified on 01.02.08)

16.8.007bis

The start shall be taken from the Pursuit line.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.007ter

The race shall be run over the distance of 3 laps.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.008

Sprint Format
Paralympic Games and UCI World Championships
The qualifying time for the TS will be measured over 200 m. After the qualifying round,eight fastest riders will advance to the sprint tournament.
Starters
8

System¼ Finals
4x2 → 1=4
(in 2 heats, 3 if
required)4½ Finals
2x2 → 1=2
(in 2 heats, 3 if
required)4

4Finals 7-8
2x1 → 1=2
Finals 5-6
2x1 → 1=2
Finals2x2 → 1=2
(in 2 heats, 3 if
required)

Event
1
2
3
4

Composition

1st

2nd

N1-N8
N2-N7
N3-N6
N4-N5

1A1
2A1
3A1
4A1

1A2
2A2
3A2
4A2

1

1A1-4A1

1B1

1B2

2

2A1-3A1

2B1

2B2

1

1A2-2A2

7th

8th

2

3A2- 4A2

5th

6th

1

1B2-2B2

3rd (Bronze)

4th2

1B1-2B1

1st (Gold)2nd (Silver)

If a rider is disqualified in the ¼ finals, the next two highest seeds will race for 5th and6th place.
(article introduced on 01.01.09; text modified on 01.07.11, 01.01.19)§4Team Sprint (TS)16.8.009

Races shall be for:

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Men – C5; C4; C3; C2; C1
Women – C5; C4; C3; C2; C1

A team should be composed of three athletes plus substitutes. The team can be mixed,
therefore composed with athletes coming from the sport class listed above.
For all para-cycling TS competitions, the maximum shall be one team for any given
structure (national team, trade team...). A second team might be registered for eachstructure only if it is an all women’s team. Looking at the following table, the total of points
for the three TS participants must be a maximum of 10 points.
Gender, Sport Class
Men C5
Men C4
Men C3
Men C2
Men C1
Women C5
Women C4
Women C3
Women C2
Women C1

Points
4
4
3
2
1
3
3
2
1
1

During qualification phases, one single team can be on the track at a time, while during
finals, two teams can be on the track at the same time.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.09; 01.01.10; 01.06.10; 01.02.11; 01.02.12)
16.8.010

This event consists of two series. The first series is a qualifying round, where teams shallride alone against the clock, to determine the four fastest teams which shall then contest
the finals. During the finals, teams shall compete against each other. The teams having
made the two best times shall ride the finals for the first and second places, the twoothers shall ride the finals for third and fourth places.
(article introduced on 01.01.09, text modified on 01.02.17)

16.8.011[article abrogated on 01.02.09]

16.8.012[article abrogated on 01.02.09]§5
16.8.013

Scratch Race
Articles 3.2.173 and the following apply for scratch races in track para-cycling, with the
exception of the provisions described below.
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16.8.014

For each sport class, the distances are the following:Sport Class
Men Cycle – C5; C4; C3; C2, C1
Women Cycle – C5; C4; C3; C2, C1

Distance
15 km
10 km

Each sport class will have its own event, results and award ceremony. If there are lessthan six (6) participants in a sport class, the sport class will be combined with the upper
sport class for the conduct of the event until the minimum of six (6) athletes is reached.
A medal ceremony shall be organised for each sport class after the end of the race, even
if the sport classes are combined.
Example: there are 3 athletes in the MC1 sport class and 9 in the MC2 sport class.
Athletes in the MC1 sport class will race with athletes in the MC2 sport class for a totalof 12 athletes in a race.
In order not to reach the maximum number of athletes allowed on a track as provided atarticle 3.1.009, qualifying heats shall take place to reduce the number of riders enteredaccording to the chart of article 3.2.175.
Nations are allowed to enter maximum two athletes of the same sport class.
(article introduced on 01.10.13; text modified on 01.01.16, 01.02.19)
16.8.015§6
16.8.016[article abrogated on 01.02.19]

Para Omnium
Para Omnium is composed of four (4) events: Flying 200m, 1km/500m, Pursuit, Scratch.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.017

The individual events of the Para Omnium are both considered as stand-alone eventsand as part of the overall Para Omnium event, except for the Flying 200m which counts
only for the Para Omnium ranking.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.018

For these four (4) events, 40 points will be awarded for the first place, 38 points for thesecond place, 36 points for the third place, etc. Riders ranked 21st and below shall eachbe awarded 1 point. The winner of the Para Omnium shall be the rider who has obtained
the highest total of points. In the event of a tie in the final ranking, the place in the scratch
race shall break the tie.
Para Omnium points will be only awarded to the riders entered in the Para Omnium
event.
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16.8.019

Participation is limited to two (2) riders per sport class and per nation.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)§7
16.8.020

Mixed Tandem Team Sprint
The Mixed Tandem Team Sprint is a race with two opposing teams. The first tandem ofa team shall lead for two (2) laps and the second tandem for one (1) lap, for a total ofthree (3) laps.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.021

A team shall be composed of one (1) male tandem and one (1) female tandem from thesame nation.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.022

For all Mixed Tandem Team Sprint competitions, the maximum shall be one team forany given structure (national team, trade team...).
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.023

The Mixed Tandem Team Sprint is a standing start where both tandems start at the sametime.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.024

The changeover zone is the same as described in article 3.2.153.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.025

The winner is determined by the fastest time.
(text introduced on 01.01.20)

16.8.026

This event consists of two series.
The first series is a qualifying round, where teams shall ride alone against the clock, todetermine the four fastest teams which shall then contest the finals one against the other.
Teams with the two best times will compete in the finals for the first and second place.
The third and fourth fastest teams will compete in the finals for the third and fourth place.
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Chapter IX WORLD RECORDS
16.9.001

The world record is the exclusive property of the UCI.
New world records will be recognised and ratified by the UCI only.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.10.11; 01.07.12)

16.9.002

A new world record submission will only be accepted from an athlete who has aconfirmed (C) or review (R) 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 affiliatednational cycling federation.
Changes of sport class result in the cancellation of the record.
(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.07.12)

16.9.003

Only world records (except the hour records) set during a competition on the internationalor national calendar may be recognised.
The hour record may be set during a special attempt that shall be ridden in accordancewith the relevant UCI Regulations. Any special hour record attempt requires the priorwritten authorisation of the UCI. The authorisation is subject to the requirements
described from articles 3.5.005 to 3.5.013 and 3.5.015 of the UCI Regulations.
Only world records attempted on a traditional bicycle, as defined in articles 1.3.006 to
1.3.010 and 1.3.019 of the UCI Regulations, including tandem may be homologated.
Handcycles and tricycles can therefore not make a request for the homologation of aworld record.
Records must be set on a UCI-approved track.
(text modified on 01.02.08; 01.02.09; 01.07.12; 01.01.16)

16.9.004

World records are solely recognised for the events and sport classes indicated in article
16.8.003, 16.8.004, 16.8.007, 16.8.009 (on 250 m track only) as well as the 200 m andthe hour record.
The para-cycling hour record attempt shall be conducted according to the articles 3.5.026
to 3.5.033 of the UCI Regulations.
(text modified on 1.02.11; 1.10.11; 1.07.12; 01.01.16)

16.9.005

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

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See appendix 1(article introduced on 01.07.12)
16.9.006

Except for records set during the Paralympic Games, World Championships and World
Cup events, no world record can be ratified if the athlete in question did not submit to ananti-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 theathlete(s) concerned.
Any world record can be ratified only if the doping control the athlete(s) underwent has
proven negative.
(article introduced on 01.07.12)

16.9.007

No record shall be ratified if it does not comply with all applicable provisions.
(article introduced on 01.07.12)

16.9.008

A record broken the same day shall not be ratified.
(article introduced on 01.07.12)

16.9.009

Records performed during World Cup 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)

16.09.010

A world record shall be recognised only if ratified by the UCI.
(article introduced on 01.07.12)

16.09.011

A request for ratification shall be lodged by the athlete that set the record or by his
national federation. To be considered, the request shall have reached the UCI
headquarters at the latest one month after the date the record was set.
(article introduced on 01.07.12)

16.09.012

If the UCI considers that there exist circumstances opposing ratification of a world record,
it shall invite the athlete or his representative to elucidate those circumstances before
taking a decision. If that is not done and if the record is not ratified the athlete may lodge
an appeal with CAS.
(article introduced on 01.07.12)

16.09.013
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Chapter X RACE CLOTHING
16.10.001

For race clothing provisions, articles 1.3.026 and the following apply.
(article introduced on 01.10.13)

16.10.002

For all sport classes in road events, athletes are required to wear a helmet in the correct
sport class colour, or use an appropriately coloured helmet cover, as follows:
C5
T2
H4
B
C4
H3
B
T2
C3
H2
T1
H5
C2
T1
C1
H2
H1
H1

Red

White

Blue

Black
Yellow
Green
Orangemen / womenmen
men / womenmen
men / women
men / women
women
women
men / women
men
women
men / women
men / womenmen
men / women
women
men
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 events will not
be allowed to start or will be withdrawn from the race and disqualified.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.09; 01.01.10; 01.07.10; 01.10.13; 01.02.14; 01.01.16)

16.10.003

TandemAthletes competing on a tandem must wear identical race clothing (jersey, shorts),
except case described in article 1.3.063.
(text modified on 01.10.13 ; 01.10.13)

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Use of Catheters
It is mandatory for cyclists who use catheters or other urinary diversion devices toprevent spillage by using a catheter bag at all times. This includes during training,
competition and classification.

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The penalty structure will be in compliance with the penalties for helmet infringements ofpoints 2.2 and 2.3 of the table of race incidents appended to Part XII.
(text modified on 01.02.09; 01.10.13)

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Chapter XI MEDALS AND JERSEYS FOR UCI PARA-CYCLING WORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS
See part IX of UCI regulations.

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Chapter XII PENALTIES
16.12.001

In para-cycling competitions, any participant who commits an infraction of regulations will
be subject to the disciplinary procedures and sanctions of the UCI.
(text modified on 26.06.07)

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Chapter XIII ANTIDOPING
16.13.001

Drug testing and health checks may be carried out at any para-cycling competition using
UCI rules. The refusal of an athlete to submit to these checks will be treated as if theathlete tested positive, or failed a health check.
(text modified on 26.06.07)

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Chapter XIV EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
16.14.001

All cycles used in UCI para-cycling world championships or in any other UCI events haveto meet the current requirements of the UCI Regulations, (Part I, Chapter III). For
morphological, or disability reasons, exceptions may be permitted, but the principle of
the UCI regulations for cycles must be followed. For example: A handlebar adaptation
may be allowed for athletes with upper limb disabilities, if the athlete needs theadaptation to operate gear and brake levers, there is no unfair aerodynamic advantage
and safety is not compromised. Such a handlebar needs to be approved by the UCI
through the procedure described at article 16.14.002 of the UCI Regulations.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.17)

16.14.001
bis

All the prevailing UCI Approval Protocols, available on the UCI website, must be
respected where appropriate.
(article introduced on 01.10.13)

16.14.002

A All requests of 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 three months before any
event that the athlete review (R) or confirmed (C) wants to participate in. New athletes(N) must submit such request one month before the date of the event must be provided
in the request. In case the adaptation is approved, approval number (self-adhesive) anda certificate will be sent to the athlete to present at any event.
All adaptations, prostheses or orthoses must be approved by the UCI prior to the event.
Athletes are not allowed to race without an approved device.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.01.10; 01.07.13; 01.02.17)

16.14.003

The UCI or competition officials shall not be liable for any consequences deriving fromthe choice of equipment and/or any adaptations used by licence-holders, nor for any
defects it may have, or its non-compliance.

16.14.003
bis

In no case may an energy storage or assistance mechanism be integrated into an
orthopaedic brace/prosthesis.
Regarding mechanical orthopaedic braces/prostheses for the lower limbs, the pivot pointof the axis of the knee must be at the position equivalent to that for the femur of anunaffected limb.
(article introduced on 01.07.13)

16.14.004

Artificial handgrips and prosthesis are allowed on upper disabled limbs, but not fixed tothe cycle. For reasons of safety in the event of a fall, mounted or fixed orthopaedic

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braces/prostheses or fastened limbs on parts of the cycle, are not allowed. In any cases,a safety mechanism has to be installed.
Except for handcycles, a cyclist’s position shall be supported solely by the pedals, thesaddle and the handlebar.
(text modified on 01.07.13)
16.14.005

An athlete with above knee amputation may use a support for the thigh only if, for safety
reasons, there is no fixation of the thigh to the bicycle. This means, that the support may
be a half tube attached to the cycle, with a closed base and maximum of 15 cm closed
side at the base. In any cases, if a fixing device is used to the half tube, a releasemechanism has to be installed.
(text modified on 01.01.09; 01.01.10; 01.01.16; 01.02.17)

16.14.006

Bicycles, tandems, tricycles and handcycles used in road events must have two
independent braking systems. Bicycles and tandems must have an independent brakeon each wheel. Disc brakes are authorised.
Handcycle: If there is a braking system for the double wheels of a handcycle, it must act
on both wheels. The braking systems must be dynamic; braking on just one wheel is not
permitted. Disc brakes are authorised.
Tricycle: Tricycles must have two braking systems, one at the front and one at the rear.
The braking system on the double wheels must be dynamic and act on both wheels. Discbrakes are authorised.
(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.10.13; 01.02.17, 01.07.18)

16.14.007

In UCI para-cycling road world championships, where neutral race service is offered, it
is probable that only standard bicycle wheels will be available. Therefore, it may not be
possible to provide neutral service to tandem frames with hub spacing wider than astandard road bicycle. Also, it is very unlikely that neutral spare tricycle wheels will beavailable, or spare wheels suitable for handcycles, except where any wheel isinterchangeable with a standard bicycle road wheel.
(text modified on 26.06.07)

16.14.008

With regards to the use of radio links or other means of remote communication during
racing, article 2.2.024 applies.
(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.10.11)

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Chapter XV TANDEM BICYCLE
16.15.001

Definition
The tandem is a vehicle for two cyclists, with two wheels of equal diameter, which
conforms to the general principles of UCI construction for bicycles. The front wheel shallbe steerable by the front rider, known as the «pilot». Both riders shall face forward in the
traditional cycling position and the rear wheel shall be driven by both cyclists through asystem comprising pedals and chains.

16.15.002

The tandem top tube and any additional strengthening tubes, may slope to suit themorphological sizes of the riders.

16.15.003[article abrogated on 01.02.17]

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Chapter XVI TRICYCLE
16.16.001

16.16.002

Definition
The tricycle is a vehicle with three wheels of equal diameter. The front wheel, or wheels,shall be steerable; the rear wheel, or wheels, shall be driven through a systemcomprising pedals and a chain.
Recumbent pedal tricycles are not permitted in UCI para-cycling competitions.
(text modified on 26.06.07)

16.16.003

A tricycle with two rear wheels shall conform to UCI construction and measurements fora bicycle, including the bottom bracket, seat tube and saddle position, but excluding therear triangle.

16.16.004

A tricycle with two front steerable wheels shall conform to the general principles of UCI
construction and measurements for a bicycle, including the rear triangle.

16.16.005

Wheels of the tricycle may vary in diameter between 70 cm maximum and 55 cm
minimum, including the tire, using conventional cycle components. Modified hub
attachments may be used if necessary. The width of tricycle double wheels may vary
between 85 cm maximum and 60 cm minimum, measured at the centre of each tire
where the tires touch the ground.

16.16.006

If a tricycle two-wheel rear axle does not have a differential, only one wheel must be
driven, due to the different speeds of the wheels in bends.

16.16.007

A tricycle shall not measure more than 200 cm in length and 95 cm in width overall.

16.16.008

To facilitate easy mounting by the rider, the tricycle top tube may slope down rearwards,
with the limit being parallel with the down tube.

16.16.009

The two wheels of a tricycle may be offset a maximum of 10 cm either side of a centreline
which passes through the single wheel and the frame top tube.

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16.16.010

In road races, a tricycle with two rear wheels shall be fitted with a safety bar to preventthe front wheel of a following tricycle from entering the space between the rear wheels.
The safety bar must be well fixed to the tricycle so that there is no risk of the bar moving
during competition. The distance from the ground to the centre of the safety bar shouldbe the same as the distance between the ground and the middle of the hub when thetires are inflated to the pressure used in competition. The safety bar must not exceed thewidth of each rear wheel tire and all tube ends closed or plugged. The safety bar mustbe fitted 15 mm (+/- 2 mm) behind the wheels. It must be a round tube of at least 18 mm
in diameters, made of adequate solid material. Both tube ends must be plugged (seedrawing).

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Chapter XVII HANDCYCLE
16.17.001

Definition
A handcycle is either an arm powered (AP), arm-trunk powered (ATP) or kneeling
position (HK), three wheels vehicle with an open frame of tubular construction, which
conforms to the general principles of UCI construction for bicycles, except that thechassis frame tubes need not be straight and that for the seat or backrest construction,
the maximum frame tube diameter may exceed the maximum defined by the generalprinciples of UCI.
The single wheel may be of a different diameter to the double wheels. The front wheel,
shall be steerable; the single wheel, at the front, shall be driven through a systemcomprising handgrips and a chain.
The handcycle shall be propelled solely, through a chainset and conventional cycle drive
train, of crank arms, chainwheels, chain and gears, with handgrips replacing foot pedals.
It shall be propelled from the hands, arms and upper body mainly.
(text modified on 01.02.09; 01.07.10; 01.02.17)

16.17.002

In the recumbent position, the athlete must have a clear vision. As such, the horizontalof his eye line must be above the crank housing/crank set, when he is sitting with his
hands on the handlebars facing forward at full extent, the tip of his shoulder blades incontact with the backrest and his head in contact with the headrest, when applicable. A
quick release body harness is permitted.
The measurement will be made as follows; from the position described above, thedistance will be measured from the ground to the centre of the eyes of the athlete seatedand compared to the distance between the ground and the middle of the crank housing/ crank set. The distance from the eyes to the ground needs to be at least equal or greaterthan the distance of the middle of the crank housing to the ground.
(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.02.09)

16.17.003

For the individual road race, the recumbent handcycle must have a mirror fixed either tothe helmet of the athlete or at any point of the front of the bicycle in order to ensure rear
view vision.
(text modified on 01.02.09; 01.02.11)

16.17.004

In the kneeling position, the athlete’s legs and feet must be supported and protected fromthe ground surface.
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16.17.005

There should be no adjustment made possible to the equipment during the race. All
adjustments must be made prior to the start of the race.
(article introduced on 01.02.09)

16.17.006[article abrogated on 01.02.09]

16.17.007

Wheels of the handcycle may vary in diameter between a minimum (ETRTO) 406 mm
and a maximum of 622 mm. Modified hub attachments may be used if necessary. The
width of handcycle double wheels may vary between 55 cm minimum and 70 cm
maximum, measured at the centre of each tire where the tires touch the ground.
(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.02.09)

16.17.008

Disk wheels are accepted for handcycle in the mass start competitions.
(article introduced on 01.02.09)

16.17.009

A handcycle shall not measure more than 250 cm in length. Its maximum width shall be
75 cm overall.
(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.02.09; 01.01.16)

16.17.010

The shifting device should be within the extremities of the handlebars, except for H1,
who can fit their shifting device on the side of their body to allow for their arm to shift
gears.
A braking device shall be fixed on the handgrips, except for H1, who can fit their shifting
device on the side of their body to allow for their arm to brake.
(text modified on 01.02.09; 01.01.10; 01.01.20)

16.17.011

The largest chain ring shall have a guard securely fitted to protect the rider. The
protection shall be made of adequate solid material and fully cover the chain ring overhalf of its circumference (180°) facing the rider.
Protections which don’t fully cover the chain, such as mountain bike chain guide, are notallowed.
(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.01.10; 01.01.16)

16.17.012

Any fillets, or ribs, inserted at joins between tubes, shall be for strengthening purposes
only. Non-functional, aerodynamic devices are not permitted for competition.
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16.17.013

Leg and foot rests shall be fitted as necessary, with a secure means of protecting static
lower limbs from all moving parts. Handcyclists must wear shoes for safety measures.
Covered foot rests are not allowed.
(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.02.09; 01.01.18)

16.17.014

In road races, it is mandatory that a handcycle be fitted with a rear safety bar to preventthe front wheel of a following handcycle from entering the space between the rear
wheels. A safety bar must not exceed the width of each rear wheel tire and all tube ends
closed or plugged. The safety bar must be fitted 15 mm (+/- 2 mm) behind the wheels. It
must be a round tube (at least 18 mm in diameters) made of adequate solid material.
Both tube ends must be plugged. The distance between the ground and the bar axis
must be 280 mm (+/- 10 mm). The structure and assembly of the safety bar must
guarantee that normal bumps, which happen during a race, don’t affect the safe
functioning of the bar (see diagram).

(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.02.09; 01.02.17)
16.17.016

Race numbers must be fixed vertically at the back of the handcycle, in a way that allows
the commissaires, teams and neutral service to see it properly during the race.
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Chapter XVIII PARA-CYCLING INDIVIDUAL RANKING(chapter changed on 01.02.09)
16.18.001

UCI has created a yearly ranking of riders per sport class and gender, on road and track.
These individual rankings take in account the following events:−−

Track: kilometer/500 m, sprint and individual pursuit, scratch race;
Road: individual time trial and road race.

This ranking shall be called «UCI Para-cycling Individual ranking per sport class» andshall be the exclusive property of the UCI.
(text modified on 01.01.11; 01.10.11; 01.10.13)
16.18.002

The International Cycling Union has created a ranking comprising a number ofcompetitions designated each year by the UCI Management Committee.

16.18.003

The ranking of each sport class shall be established according to the points obtained byriders participating in competitions on the international calendar, according to thefollowing guidelines:
International Calendar
Paralympic Games and World Championships:−

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

World Cup:−−−

Points will be awarded for each event in accordance with article 16.18.001;
Points from two rounds of the World Cup to count;
Points from one World Cup round per region only to count.

Para-cycling races C1 and C2 (according to article 1.2.006, points are guaranteed forevents that are registered on the UCI international calendar as C1 events):
−
−
−
−
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Minimum 1 class represented;
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;
An athlete has the right to accumulate C1 and C2 points on a single continent,
the one where he has accumulated most points per race class;
ROAD: Only the three best results from different C1 competitions and the three
best results from C2 competitions (general classification or the identified race(1)) will be accumulated in the UCI Para-cycling individual Ranking by SportClass.
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individual pursuit, scratch race or tandem sprint) from different C1 events andthe two best results (in individual races, i.e. kilometer/500 m, individual pursuit,scratch race or tandem sprint) from different C2 events will be accumulated in
the UCI Para-cycling individual Ranking by Sport Class.

The UCI Para-cycling Individual Ranking by Sport Class begins afresh on January 1st of
every year.
(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.02.11; 01.10.11; 01.10.13; 01.02.17)
16.18.004

The number of points to gain in every individual event is fixed according to the following
table:

Rank

World
Championships
andParalympic
Games

Continental
Championships

World Cup

C1

C2

1

120

60

60

30

15

2

104

52

52

26

13

3

88

44

44

22

11

4

72

36

36

18

9

5

64

32

32

16

8

6

56

28

28

14

7

7

48

24

24

12

6

8

40

20

20

10

5

9

32

16

16

8

4

10

24

12

12

6

3

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

22
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
3

11
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

11
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

5
4
3
2
1

2
1

(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.01.11; 01.01.16; 01.02.17, 01.01.19; 01.07.20)
16.18.005

For every C1 competition, the UCI points will be awarded once by competition (finals) orindividual race, regarding article 16.18.003.
For the competitions taking place in a tournament format, UCI points will be awarded
according to the general classification of the competition. In the absence of generalclassification, the race which will award UCI points must be clearly identified on the
program of the competition. In defect, points will not be awarded.

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16.18.006

Ties on points between riders shall be resolved by counting up the greatest number of
1st places, 2nd places, etc. on the ranking of the races of the current year, taking into
account the competition giving the most points, up through the C2 races.

16.18.007

National federations and organizers shall be required, immediately following the end of
the race, to transmit to UCI headquarters by fax or e-mail the list of starters and complete
results. For stage races and multi-race championships, this information shall betransmitted within 48 hours of the end of the last stage, or championship event.
The national federation of the organizer of the event shall also, within 48 hours of the
final decision, communicate the downgrading of a rider to UCI headquarters. As ageneral practice, all national federations shall immediately communicate any facts or
decisions that could result in an amendment to the points obtained by a rider.
Should any such information not be transmitted as indicated, the UCI may declassify therace in question or exclude it from the calendar, notwithstanding any other penalties
provided for in the regulations.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.08)

16.18.008

The para-cycling road and track individual ranking shall be drawn up at least once amonth when there is competition.
If need be, the ranking of preceding months will be corrected.
(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.09)

16.18.009[article abrogated on 01.01.21]

16.18.010[article abrogated on 01.01.21]

16.18.011

In case sport classes are merged, results will be presented as a group (sport classes
merged) to reflect the way the race was held. However, points will be distributed by sportclass, and each athlete’s sport class must appear in the results.
(article introduced on 01.01.10)

16.18.012

Before the competition, if an athlete’s Sport Class changes after the Evaluation Session,that athlete will be re-introduced in the start list in his new Sport Class provided the teamquota is not filled. If the team quota is filled, all athletes of the team will be allowed torace in individual timed events but only the results of those athletes within the team quota
will be counted in the ranking. The nation must nominate those athletes at theconfirmation of starters.
During the competition, if an athlete’s Sport Class changes after the observationassessment or after a protest, the athlete loses his points and his place is taken by the

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next athlete in the ranking, in order a way that all places are always occupied. In casethe Sport Class change occurs after the publication of results and rankings, the changes
will be made on the following publication. The same procedure will also be applied toeach stage in case of stage races.
The athlete can be re-introduced in the results and ranking of his new Sport Class if therace took place in the same session, in the same conditions and over the same distance.
The re-introduction is possible only for individual timed events and if the team quota is
not filled.
The athlete will be re-introduced in the start list for the next race in his new Sport Class
provided the team quota is not filled. If the team quota is filled, all athletes of the teamwill be allowed to race but only the results of those athletes within the team quota will becounted in the ranking. The nation must nominate those athletes as soon as theclassification change is published.
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Chapter XIX PARA-CYCLING NATIONS’ RANKING(chapter changed on 01.02.09)
16.19.001

The UCI has established a ranking by nation on both road and track.
The nations’ ranking is drawn up on the basis of points obtained by the best athlete ofeach 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 (R) or confirmed (C).
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».
(text modified on 01.07.10; 01.10.13)

16.19.002

National Championships
Points cumulated on the nations’ ranking from the national championships will beawarded under the following principals:Ten (10) points will be granted to nations, by sport class (C5, C4,...) and by gender,
represented at the national championships (road and track), independently of the numberof events in which the athletes participate and of the number of athletes in the sport class.
UCI is the exclusive owner.
(text modified on 01.01.10)

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.

16.19.004

Points for team events will be awarded to the nations as follows, and in accordance withthe table at article 16.18.004:
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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);

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affords his or her nation a third of the points on offer for the nation's ranking forteam 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 and composite;(text modified on 01.01.11; 01.10.13; 01.02.17; 01.07.18, 01.01.19)

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Chapter XX PARA-CYCLING WORLD CUP(chapter changed on 01.02.09)
16.20.001

The International Cycling Union has created a «Para-cycling ROAD and Para-cycling
TRACK World Cup», comprising a general individual ranking based on a number ofcompetitions designated each year by the UCI Management Committee.
(text modified on 01.01.10)

16.20.002

The para-cycling world cup shall be the exclusive property of UCI.

16.20.003

Events selected for the para-cycling world cup are the following:
Road
−
−
−

Road race – all divisions
Individual Time Trial – all divisions
Team relay – division H

Track
−
−
−
−
−

Kilometer/500 m – divisions B & C
Individual pursuit – divisions B & C
Team sprint – division C
Sprint – division B
Scratch race – division C(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.01.11; 01.10.13)

16.20.004

16.20.005

Participation
The competitions shall be for national selections or teams or individuals underrecommendation of the affiliated National Cycling Federation.
For road events, the maximum number of participants per nation shall be six for roadraces and six (6) for time trials for each sport class.
One (1) additional slot for the individual time trial event will be awarded to nations who
have reached the maximum number of participants and wish to register an athlete under
16 years of age in that event.
One (1) additional slot at UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup events will be awarded tonations wishing to enter an athlete with the Sport Class Status New (N).
For track events, the maximum number of participants per nation shall be three for eachspecialty for each sport class.

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cup shall have the right to an additional place to be taken up by that winner of theprevious year’s world cup.
(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.10.11; 01.10.13; 01.01.19, 01.01.2022)

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If this individual cannot take part, this place is not added to that nation’s quota.
(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.10.11; 01.10.13; 01.01.19)
16.20.006

National Federations shall confirm their participation by means of an enrolment form nolater than three weeks before the first race of the World Cup. At the time of registration,
up to six substitutes can be added on the team for all classes combined. Thisconfirmation shall mention the number of persons making up each delegation,
registration of riders in each race as well as their sport class, accommodation usedduring the event, full coordinates of the team responsible and each athlete’s time ofarrival.
After the registration deadline (3 weeks before the world cup), late registrations will be
invoiced CHF 200.- per athlete.
Starters must be confirmed in each sport class during the official confirmation time asannounced in the technical program of the event.
A single representative for each National Federation shall proceed to confirm the starters
for all the athletes of that nation, whether they are participating through the national team,as individuals or for any other team under the recommendation of the National
Federation.
Last minute changes within registered athletes can only be done under medical
certificate 24 hours before the start of its race.
(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.10.11; 01.10.12; 01.10.13; 01.01.16; 01.07.18)

16.20.007

Starting Order for World Cup Road Races
The UCI may decide to have several sport classes and/or age categories start together
as one group. Each sport class, age category or group thus constituted must start with aminimum time gap of two minutes to avoid the mixing of groups.
The riders will be called to the line by sport class, age category or group, in the following
order:
1.
2.
3.

The leader of the World Cup classification, or, for the first World Cup event of
the season, the winner of the previous season’s World Cup;
The Road Race World Champion or the year after the Paralympic Games, thereigning Paralympic Games champion;
The first five athletes, according to the order of the most recently publishedWorld Cup genera classification, respectively the first five athletes in the generalclassification of the preceding year’s world cup for the first World Cup.

Riders who need assistance at the start should place themselves near the barriers tofacilitate a safe start for everyone.
(article introduced on 01.10.11; text modified on 01.10.12).
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16.20.008

Starting Order for World Cup Time Trials
The UCI may decide to have several sport classes and/or age categories start together
as one group.
The starting order of sport classes in time trials shall be established in such a way as tominimise the possibility of the athletes of one sport class passing the athletes of anothersport class (i.e.: C5-C4-C3, etc).
Within each sport class, age category or group, the starting order is determined asfollows:
In the first round:
1.
2.
3.

Reverse order of the most recently published general UCI Ranking;
Reigning Time Trial World Champion or, the year following the Paralympic
Games, the reigning Paralympic champion;
Winner of the previous year’s World Cup.

From the second round on:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Reverse order of the general UCI Ranking;Reverse order of the World Cup general classification;
Reigning Time Trial World Champion or, the year following the Paralympic
Games, the reigning Paralympic champion;
World Cup leader.

In all cases, the commissaires panel may modify this order for the T1-2 sport classes
and H division if the course is too narrow. In this special case, the starting order of theathletes will commence with the fastest riders and conclude with the slowest riders inorder to ease any problems of riders passing each other during the event.
(article introduced on 01.10.11; text modified on 01.10.12)
16.20.009[article abrogated on 01.01.10]

16.20.010[article abrogated on 01.02.11]

16.20.011[article abrogated on 01.02.11]

16.20.012[article abrogated on 01.02.11]

16.20.013[article abrogated on 01.02.11]

16.20.014[article abrogated on 01.02.11]

16.20.015

Prizes[article abrogated on 01.01.10]

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16.20.016[article abrogated on 01.01.10]

16.20.017

Subject to article 16.1.006, the first three riders in each race shall receive from theorganizer, respectively, a gold medal (1st place), a silver medal (2nd place) and a bronze
medal (3rd place).
(text modified on 01.07.11; 01.10.12)

16.20.018

Individual Ranking
At the conclusion of each individual race of each event, points are awarded to the firstten riders according to article 16.18.004 for the individual road or track para-cycling worldcup ranking.
(text modified on 01.10.13)

16.20.018
bisTeam Ranking (Team Relay and Team Sprint)
At the end of each round of the world cup, the top ten teams will be awarded thenumber of points set out in the table in article 16.19.004 for the road or track para-cycling
world cup team ranking.
Composite teams are not considered for the purposes of the para-cycling world cup teamranking.
For the Team Ranking of the para-cycling road world cup, when a nation has more than
one team registered, all of its teams are taken into account in accordance with their orderof finishing. In the second round of the world cup, teams are again considered inaccordance with the order of finishing, regardless of the athletes making up the team.
(And so on for the following rounds.)
Comment:

In other words, in order to draw up the world cup team ranking, the highest
placed team of a Nation (irrespective of the athletes it comprises, who maychange from one round to the next) shall contribute the corresponding
points to the ranking for that Nation.
The second-placed team of a Nation, irrespective of the athletes itcomprises, shall not add points to the overall ranking but shall keep its placein the classification for the round of the world cup.
The same applies to the third-placed team of this Nation.

(article introduced on 01.10.13)
16.20.019

A «Para-cycling ROAD and Para-cycling TRACK World Cup» ranking by sport class andby gender will be published the week following every event.
At the conclusion of every competition, the tied riders in the general ranking will bedecided by the greatest number of 1st places, 2nd places, etc. by considering only places
awarding points. If they are still tied, the best ranking in the most recent event will serve
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16.20.020

The UCI awards a world cup winner’s trophy to the top rider of the individual world cup
ranking of each sport class and leading nation of the TR and TS rankings. The trophy is
only awarded if at least two athletes, or two nations, have scored points in the final overall
ranking.
(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.07.11; 01.10.11; 01.10.13)

16.20.021

The UCI awards a World Cup leader’s jersey at the end of each World Cup leg to theleader of the provisional overall ranking of each sport class (individual road race andindividual time trial combined). A leader’s jersey will be awarded only if at least two
athletes have marked points in the overall ranking.
The rider leading a world cup standings must wear the leader's jersey in every worldcup event concerned, except in the opening event. The order of priority is described atarticle 1.3.071 of the UCI Regulations.
Both athletes of the tandem with the vision-impaired rider leading a world cup standing
must wear the world cup leader’s jersey, even if there is a change in pilot.
(article introduced on 01.02.11; text modified on 01.07.11; 01.02.12; 01.10.12; 01.02.19)

16.20.021
bis

At the end of each round of the world cup, the UCI awards world cup leader’sjersey to the leading nation of the TR and TS provisional ranking.
The best team of a nation in an individual round of the world cup represents the nation
during the podium ceremony.
The world cup TR and TS leader’s jerseys are only awarded if at least two nations havescored points in the ranking.
The jersey must be worn during competitions, ceremonies and other official
appearances, except in the opening event.
(article modified on 01.10.11; 01.10.13; 01.01.16)

16.20.022

The colours of leaders’ jerseys are determined by the UCI.
(article introduced on 01.02.11)

16.20.023

The riders are permitted to put their own advertising logos on the leader’s jersey as
follows:
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on the front of the jersey: on a maximum surface of 300 cm2;on the back of the jersey: on a maximum surface of 300 cm2;on the shoulders: a single logo of 5 cm per 7 cm;
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on the sides of the jersey: a single line of maximum 9 cm width and 15 cm
height.

The design of the jersey received at the official ceremony must be respected.
For further details please refer to the brochure available on the UCI Website.
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Chapter XXI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SYSTEM
See Part IX: Word Championships of UCI Regulations, articles 9.2.001 and following(General comments) and 9.2.025 and the following (Para-cycling).

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Chapter XXII PARALYMPIC GAMES
16.22.001

Participation in cycling competitions at the Paralympic Games shall be governed by therules of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and of the UCI.
Participation in the Paralympics shall imply acceptance and respect of the IPC rules andUCI regulations rules by the rider and any other license holder.
(text modified on 26.06.07)

16.22.002

Entries – Confirmation of Starters
The National Paralympic Committees shall enter their athletes in accordance with theparticipation limits, qualifying and reserve system approved by the IPC.
According to IPC rules, each NPC shall inform the organizing committee of the namesof its athletes within the deadline fixed by the IPC.

16.22.003

Participation
To take part in the Paralympics, every athlete, including tandem pilots – shall:
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−

−

−

hold a UCI licence issued by a national cycling federation;
be at least 14 years old for both track and road events, or reach this age in theyear of the Paralympics;
hold a para-cycling international functional classification designated C or FRD(Confirmed or Fixed Review Date for the year following the Paralympic Games)– not applicable to tandem pilots;
have participated in at least one international UCI Para-cycling during a periodthat spans two years before the Paralympics Game to July 15th the year of the
Paralympics Games;
enter a minimum of two events (individual or team) in the Games Program.

(text modified on 26.06.07; 01.02.10; 01.10.12; 01.01.16; 01.01.21, 01.01.2022)

16.22.004

Paralympic Road Race Circuits
Road race circuits for the Paralympic Games shall measure between 7 km and 15 km.
Circuits which are shorter than 7 km or longer than 15 km, but with unique, desirable
features, may be permitted at the discretion of the UCI.
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Chapter XXIII PARA-CYCLING TECHNICAL NOTES
16.23.001

All technical notes carry the same authority as UCI regulations. The technical notes will
be subject to continuous revision by the UCI management committee, to reflect
technological advances in world cycling and changes to UCI regulations.
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UCI
REQUEST FOR WORLD RECORD HOMOLOGATION
Date of the performance:

Date of the request sent to UCI:
(The request shall reach the UCI no later than 1 month after the performance - Immediate notification by
fax to UCI)
Secretary General of National Federation:

Velodrome
Location of Track (City and Country):
Track Measurement ........................................... metres
Covered or Open:

Material ........................................... (wood, etc.)

UCI Homologation Date:

Information for Processing
Request for World Record / Best Performance Homologation for:(Men - Women - Junior Men - Junior Women – Masters Men – Masters Women)
Distance:
Start (standing or flying):
Date of attempt or event: ....................................................................................... Result:Complete name of the rider: .................................................................................. Nationality:
UCI ID: ................................................................................Licence number:Laboratory in charge of Doping Control analysis:
Time of the attempt or event:During an event / Special Attempt:
Resume of record:

Attestation of the result by Officials
We, the undersigned officials confirm that the record information as set out within this document wasachieved according to the UCI Regulation.
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Official Timekeepers(manual)(electronic)
UCI Doping Control Officer
To be enclosed:– Print out electronic timing slips– Doping control form

Place and date:.........................................................................................................................................................................
UCI International Commissaire Signature:.........................................................................................................................................................................

NB: This document is established in accordance with the world records / best performances regulations.

Appendix 2
Glossary to the UCI Para-cycling Classification Rules and Regulations (Chapters IV and V)
Adaptive Equipment: Implements and apparatus adapted to the special needs of Athletes, andused by Athletes during Competition to facilitate participation and/or to achieve results.
Appeals: The means by which a complaint that UCI has made an unfair decision during theClassification process is resolved.
Athlete: For purposes of Classification, any person who participates in sport at the international
level (as defined by the UCI) or national level (as defined by each National Federation) and any
additional person who participates in sport at a lower level if designated by the person's National
Federation.
Athlete Evaluation: The process by which an Athlete is assessed in accordance with theseClassification Rules in order that an Athlete may be allocated a Sport Class and Sport Class
Status.
Athlete Support Personnel: Any coach, trainer, manager, interpreter, agent, team staff, official,
medical or para-medical personnel working with or treating Athletes participating in or preparing
for training and/or Competition.
IPC BAC: The IPC Board of Appeal of Classification.
Chief Classifier: A classifier appointed by the UCI to direct, administer, co-ordinate andimplement Classification matters for a specific Competition according to these Classification
Rules.
Classification: Grouping Athletes into Sport Classes according to how much their Impairment
affects fundamental activities in each specific sport or discipline. This is also referred to as
Athlete Classification.

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UCI CYCLING REGULATIONSClassification Data: Personal Information and/or sensitive Personal Information provided by
an Athlete and/or a National Body and/or any other person to a Classification Organisation inconnection with Classification.
Classification Intelligence: Information obtained and used by an International Sport
Federation in relation to Classification.
Classification Master List: A list made available by the UCI that identifies Athletes who havebeen allocated a Sport Class and designated a Sport Class Status.
Classification Not Completed: the designation applied to an Athlete who has commenced but
not completed Athlete Evaluation to the satisfaction of the UCI.
Classification Organisation: Any organisation that conducts the process of Athlete Evaluation
and allocates Sport Classes and/or holds Classification Data.
Classification Panel: A group of Classifiers, appointed by the UCI, to determine Sport Classand Sport Class Status in accordance with these Classification Rules.
Classification Personnel: Persons, including Classifiers, acting with the authority of aClassification Organisation in relation to Athlete Evaluation, for example administrative officers.
Classification Rules: Also referred to as Classification Rules and Regulations. The policies,
procedures, protocols and descriptions adopted by the UCI in connection with Athlete
Evaluation.
Classification System: The framework used by the UCI to develop and designate SportClasses within Para-cycling.
Classifier: A person authorised as an official by the UCI to evaluate Athletes as a member of aClassification Panel.
Classifier Certification: The processes by which the UCI must assess that a Classifier has met
the specific Classifier Competencies required to obtain and maintain certification or licensure.
Classifier Competencies: The qualifications and abilities that the UCI deems necessary for aClassifier to be competent to conduct Athlete Evaluation for Para-cycling governed by the UCI.
Classifier Code of Conduct: The behavioural and ethical standards for Classifiers specified by
the UCI.
IPC Code: The Athlete Classification Code 2015 together with the International Standards for:Athlete Evaluation; Eligible Impairments; Protests and Appeals; Classifier Personnel andTraining; and Classification Data Protection.
Competition: A series of individual events conducted together under one ruling body.
Compliance: The implementation of rules, regulations, policies and processes that adhere to
the text, spirit and intent of the Code as defined by the IPC. Where terms such as (but not limitedto) 'comply', 'conform' and 'in accordance' are used in the Code they shall have the same
meaning as 'Compliance.'
Continuing Education: The delivery of higher knowledge and practical skills specified by the
UCI to preserve and/or advance knowledge and skills as a Classifier in the sport(s) under its
governance.
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Diagnostic Information: Medical records and/or any other documentation that enables the UCI
to assess the existence or otherwise of an Eligible Impairment or Underlying Health Condition.
Eligible Impairment: An Impairment designated as being a prerequisite for competing in Paracycling, as detailed in these Classification Rules.
Eligibility Assessment Committee: An ad hoc body formed to assess the existence orotherwise of an Eligible Impairment.
Entry Criteria: Standards set by the UCI relating to the expertise or experience levels of persons
who wish to be Classifiers. This may be, for example, former Athletes or coaches, sports
scientists, physical educators and medical professionals, all of whom have the qualifications andabilities relevant to conduct all, or specific parts of, Athlete Evaluation.
Evaluation Session: the session an Athlete is required to attend for a Classification Panel toassess that Athlete’s compliance with the Minimum Impairment Criteria for a sport; andallocation of a Sport Class and Sport Class Status depending on the extent to which that Athlete
is able to execute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to Para-cycling. An Evaluation
Session may include Observation in Competition.
Event: A single race.
First Appearance: The first time an Athlete competes in an Event during a Competition in aparticular Sport Class.
Fixed Review Date: A date set by a Classification Panel prior to which an Athlete designatedwith a Sport Class Status Review with a Fixed Review Date will not be required to attend an
Evaluation Session save pursuant to a Medical Review Request and/or Protest.
Head of Classification: A person appointed by the UCI to direct, administer, co-ordinate andimplement Classification matters for Para-cycling.
Health Condition: A pathology, acute or chronic disease, disorder, injury or trauma.
Impairment: A Physical or Vision Impairment.
Intentional Misrepresentation: A deliberate attempt (either by fact or omission) to mislead an
International Sport Federation or National Body as to the existence or extent of skills and/or
abilities relevant to a Para sport 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.
International Competitions: A Competition where the IPC, the UCI or a Major Competition
Organisation is the governing body for the Competition and/or appoints the technical officials for
the Competition.
International Standards: A document complementing the IPC Code and providing additional
technical and operational requirements for Classification.
IPC: International Paralympic Committee.
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Major Competition Organiser: An organisation that functions as the ruling body for an
International Competition.
Medical Diagnostics Form: a form that a National Body or National Paralympic Committee
must submit in order for an Athlete to undergo Athlete Evaluation, identifying the Athlete’s Health
Condition if so required.
Medical Review: The process by which the UCI identifies if a change in the nature or degree ofan Athlete’s Impairment means that some or all of the components of Athlete Evaluation are
required to be undertaken in order to ensure that any Sport Class allocated to that Athlete iscorrect.
Medical Review Request: A request made by a National Body or National Paralympic
Committee for Medical Review, made on behalf of an Athlete.
Models of Best Practice: An ad hoc guidance document prepared by the IPC to assist in theimplementation of the Code and International Standards.
National Federation: National Federations accepted by the Congress as being therepresentative organization for the sport of cycling in general in the country of that national
federation.
National Laws: The national data protection and privacy laws, regulations and policies
applicable to a Classification Organisation.
National Paralympic Committees: The national member of the IPC who is the sole
representative of Athletes with an Impairment in that country or territory. These are the national
members of the IPC.
National Protest: A Protest made by a National Body or a National Paralympic Committee inrespect of an Athlete under its jurisdiction.
Observation in Competition: The observation of an Athlete in a Competition by a Classification
Panel so that the Classification Panel can complete its determination as to the extent to whichan Eligible Impairment affects that Athlete’s ability to execute the specific tasks and activities
fundamental to the sport.
Paralympic Games: Umbrella term for both Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games.
Permanent: The term Permanent as used in the Code and Standards describes an Impairmentthat is unlikely to be resolved meaning the principle effects are lifelong.
Personal Information: Any information that refers to, or relates directly to, an Athlete.
Physical Impairment: an Impairment that affects an Athlete’s biomechanical execution ofsporting activities, comprising Ataxia, Athetosis, Hypertonia, Impaired Muscle Power, Impaired
Passive Range of Movement, Limb Deficiency and Leg Length Difference.
Process/Processing: The collection, recording, storage, use or disclosure of Personal
Information and/or sensitive Personal Information.
Protested Athlete: An Athlete whose Sport Class is being challenged.
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Protest Documents: The information provided in the Protest Form together with the Protest
Fee.
Protest Fee: The fee prescribed by the UCI, payable by the National Body or National
Paralympic Committee when submitting a Protest.
Protest Form: The form on which a National Protest must be submitted.
Protest: The procedure by which a reasoned objection to an Athlete’s Sport Class is submitted
and subsequently resolved.
Protest Panel: A Classification Panel appointed by the Chief Classifier to conduct an Evaluation
Session as a result of a Protest.
Re-certification: The process by which the UCI must assess that a Classifier has maintained
specific Classifier Competencies.
Recognised Competition: A Competition that is sanctioned or approved by the UCI.
Research Purposes: Research into matters pertaining to the development of sports within the
Paralympic Movement, including the impact of Impairment on the fundamental activities in eachspecific sport and the impact of assistive technology on such activities.
Sport Class: A category for Competition defined by the UCI by reference to the extent to whichan Athlete can perform the specific tasks and activities required by a sport.
Sport Class Status: A designation applied to a Sport Class to indicate the extent to which an
Athlete may be required to undertake Athlete Evaluation and/or be subject to a Protest.
Team: A group of riders competing together to achieve a common goal e.g. Team Relay (TR)and Team Sprint (TS).
Tracking Code Observation Assessment (OA): a designation given to an Athlete that
replaces the Athlete’s Sport Class Status until Observation in Competition has been completed.
Underlying Health Condition: a Health Condition that may lead to an Eligible Impairment.
Vision Impairment: an Impairment of the eye structure, optical nerves or optical pathways, orvisual cortex of the central brain that adversely affects an Athlete’s vision.

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