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FOREWORDFROM UCI PRESIDENTDAVID LAPPARTIENT
Cyclists worldwide dream of wearing the rainbow jersey of UCI World Champion, adistinction that goes to only the very best of our sport.
Each year, road cyclists have just one event at which they can win that precious jersey
in their discipline: at the UCI Road World Championships.
The UCI Road World Championships are the UCI’s leading
annual road event and are much awaited by athletes andfans alike. To perform to their best, the athletes need to be
sure that they can compete in the best possible conditions,which is why the role of the event’s host is so important.
The UCI greatly appreciates the interest and commitment
shown by potential organisers. In bidding to host the UCI
Road World Championships, you have already demonstrated
your wish to invest in the future of this discipline and I thankyou sincerely for that.
To help simplify the bidding process, we have prepared thisconcise, practical guide that was prepared after consultation
with our various partners. Our aim is to help potential hosts
compile a water-tight candidature file that contains
all the required elements, for example concerning
the competition site, infrastructure, transport,
emergency services, accessibility etc.
This bidding guide also answers frequently
asked questions such as: What commitments
do candidate organisers make? What
services does the UCI offer? What are ourobligations? What about scheduling anddeadlines?
I wish you the best of luck in your bidding
procedure and hope that we will beable to come to your city or region
with an edition of our UCI Road WorldChampionships.

David Lappartient
UCI President

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A BIT OFHISTORY

More than just another race, the UCI Road World Championships are legendary,symbolised by the famous rainbow jersey. Any city or region that organises the
UCI Road World Championships enters into the history of the sport and all that is
associated with it: the excitement, suspense, joy and the disappointments that havemarked the many chapters of this event.
The UCI Road World Championships for professional riders were first held in 1927
for men and 1958 for women. Originally, only the road race was organised for the
professionals. As time went by, new events were added: individual time trial, races
for Juniors and Under-23s, and the team time trial.

1927

1958

FIRST UCI ROAD WORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS FOR MEN

FIRST UCI ROAD WORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS FOR WOMENPART OFOLYMPIC GAMESPART OFOLYMPIC GAMESSINCE THE FIRST MODERNEDITION FOR MEN IN 1896

FOR WOMEN SINCE 1984

ORGANISERS OF THE UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS:
2022 : Wollongong (AUS)
2023 : Glasgow (GBR)
2024 : Zurich (SUI)
2025 : Kigali (RWA)

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THE ADVANTAGESOF HOSTING A
UCI EVENT
Hosting a UCI event will help a city
to achieve economic, touristic andsocial objectives.
According to UCI experience, the mostefficient strategy is to host several
events over 3-4 years to create a link
between cycling and the city.

BOOST
THE REPUTATIONOF YOUR REGION

SHOWCASE
YOUR INITIATIVESFOR DEVELOPING
THE BICYCLE

INCREASE
LOCAL ECONOMY
ACTIVITIESINTERNATIONAL MEDIA
COVERAGE WILL BOOST
THE REPUTATION OF
YOUR REGION OR CITYPROMOTIONAL PLATFORM
FOR YOUR CITY/REGION

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SPORT &COMPETITIONSIN NUMBERS

1000 ATHLETESFROM ~75 NATIONS

8 DAYS

OF COMPETITION

5000

ACCREDITATIONSPROGRAMMEROAD RACES
Men Elite, Junior and Under 23
Women Elite and Junior
INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIALSMen Elite, Junior and Under 23
Women Elite and Junior
TEAM TIME TRIAL - MIXED RELAY

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MEDIA
IN NUMBERS

100 COUNTRIESCOVERED

250 M VIEWERSTROUGH 70 BROADCASTERS~700 MEDIA
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KEY FACTS &ECONOMIC IMPACT(BASED ON YORKSHIRE 2019)28.2 M €GROSS VALUE ADDEDIN THE REGION

710 JOB
GENERATED(~1 YEAR)VISITORS
SPENT 28.9 M €IN THE REGIONINCLUDING 12.2 M €ON ACCOMMODATION

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ATTRACTIVITY
FOR FANS & TOURISM(BASED ON INNSBRUCK 2018)

586,000 SPECTATORSATTENDED THE EVENTSINCLUDING 220,000
UNIQUE SPECTATORS

133,000
TWEETS

2.7 DAYS

AVERAGE STAY FOR
INTERNATIONAL VISITORSNON-LOCALSSAID THEY WILL COME
BACK IN THE REGION

6 M STORIESON INSTAGRAM#INNSBRUCKTIROL2018

BID GUIDE | UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS88RESPONSIBILITIESSERVICE PROVISIONORGANISER

Organisation of the UCI Road World Championships

UCI✓

Coordination of UCI Road World Championships✓

Practical Organisation Guide✓

Staff before, during and post event✓✓

UCI Technical Delegate✓

UCI Secretary✓

Commissaires’ Panel✓

UCI Road World Championships label & guidelines✓

Press service and worldwide promotion of the event✓

Start and Finish structures and event backdrops✓‘One-year to go’ presentation at the preceding WorldChampionships✓

Implementation of UCI partners✓

Implementation of OC partners

✓

✓

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Accreditation system and delivery✓

Live TV Production✓

Timekeeping and TV Graphics✓

Organisation of anti-doping controls and its related costs

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Cars

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Post-event reports and TV analysis✓

UCI World Champion jerseys & medals✓

Prize money for riders✓

TV distribution✓

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ORGANISERREVENUES

100%
100% OF VIP
HOSPITALITY SALES(EXCEPTION UCI VIP TICKETS)

100% OF FOOD
& BEVERAGE
ON SITE

100% OF TICKETS

100% OF OFFICIALPROGRAM SALES

100% OF RENT

100% OF ONSITESALES OF THE EVENTOF SPACES FOR EXPO AREA
(EXCEPTION OF THE UCI PARTNERS)MERCHANDISING SALES

50%
50% VISIBILITY
ON BRANDING

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BIDDING PROCESSCHRONOLOGY :A ONE YEAR CYCLEDECEMBERJANUARYLETTER OF INTENT

BID FEES &BID DOCUMENTSJUNE

SEPTEMBERCONTRACT
SIGNATURE

VOTE OF THE UCI MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEE AND PRESENTATIONTO UCI CONGRESSBID GUIDE | UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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BIDDING
DOCUMENTS :CONTENTS & REQUIREMENTS

1. SITE• General presentation of the hostregion Geographical location/
situation• Accessibility• Connections to road network• Proximity to airport• Accommodation capacity (hotels etc)
• Start and finish area
• Parking facilities• Facilities for participants (showers,
changing rooms, secured bike park…)
2. COURSE MAP / ROAD BOOK
3 COURSE DETAILS• Altitude profile + climbs• Safety plan
• Mechanical assistance
4 COURSE DETAILS• Road Races• Individual Time Trial• Team Relay

5. OFFICIAL• Official Hotel including meetings
rooms• UCI Headquarters including all
facilities needed• Location of the official dinner
6. SAFETY• Map showing the central medical
post, medical posts along the course,
ambulance access, helicopter landingarea, hospitals etc.2.7.
7. DETAILED BUDGET(use the UCI template in Appendix K)
8 SUPPORT & APPROVALS• Letter of support from the hostNational Federation• Letter of approval (course andorganisation) from the local
authorities• Presentation of the Organising
Committee, including any previous
experience

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UCI MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEE DECISION :CRITERIA
EVENT DELIVERY••••

Logistics: accessibility of the area
Legacy / cycling development plans
Overall event sites
Circuit features: attractive images technical

SPORT ATTRACTIVENESS••••Sporting difficultySpectators & atmosphere expected
UCI geographical strategy
Cycling development

FINANCE• Financial Guarantee• Provisional budget including the UCI fees
• Economic opportunities
RESOURCES••••

Political risk: stability - elections
Relations with UCI: multi-year events plan
Organiser experience
Stakeholders’ commitment

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APPENDICESA.

BUSINESS MODEL

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EXPENSES COVERED BY THE UCI

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C.

MARKETING AND SPONSORSHIP RIGHTS

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D.

TV PRODUCTION AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA RIGHTS

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E.

EVENT MERCHANDISING

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F.

COMMUNICATION & PROMOTION

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G.

VIP HOSPITALITY

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H.

SPORTS REQUIREMENTS

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I.

SECURITY

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UCI OFFICIAL HOTEL AND MEETINGS

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K.

ANTI-DOPING REQUIREMENTS

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L.

ORGANISER BUDGET

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M.

EVENT LEGACY

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APPENDIX A :BUSINESS MODELThe UCI proposes business models that can adapt to the local economic
environment. Transparency and flexibility are key elements in the relations
between the UCI and the organisers.

UCI FEE PER EDITION: CHF 8,000,000.-BANK GUARANTEE
A bank guarantee equivalent to 20% of the contract amount will be requested 60
days after the awarding of the event and will remain in place until 180 days after
the last day of the Championships.
CONTRACT SIGNATURE
The contract must be signed by the city or the region where the event will beorganised. The Organising Committee or the National Federation may also cosign the contract.

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APPENDIX B :EXPENSES COVEREDBY THE UCI
THE UCI COVERS THE FOLLOWING EXPENSES• Presence and travel of the UCI, ITA staff and Officials: Doping Control
Officers, International Commissaires, Technical delegate, Implementation
staff, Timing staff, UCI Doctor and UCI staff• Site visits• Accreditations• Medals and UCI World Champion jerseys• Prize money• Blood tests and anti-doping analyses performed by an accredited World
Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory• TV Production• Timing service and TV graphics service• UCI partners’ dedicated branding• Photographers & TV broadcasters’ bibs
• One international announcer• Regulators• Radio Tour commentator• UCI flags and UCI banners

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APPENDIX C :MARKETING ANDSPONSORSHIP RIGHTSPERCENTAGE OF VISIBILITY AND MARKETING STRUCTURE
50% of visibility for the Organiser as per the structure below.

Title Partner# UCI 1 - 15%

Main Partner# UCI 1 – 10%

Official
Supplier# UCI 3
1%

Main Partner# LOC 1 – 10%

Official
Partner# UCI 1
5%

Official
Partner# UCI 2
5%

Official
Partner# LOC 1
5%

Official
Partner# LOC 2
5%

Official
Partner# LOC 3
5%

Official
Partner# UCI 3
5%

Official
Partner# UCI 4
5%

Official
Partner# LOC 5
5%

Official
Partner# LOC 6
5%

Official
Partner# LOC 7
5%

Official
Supplier# UCI 1
1%

Official
Supplier# UCI 2
1%

Official
Supplier# LOC 1
1%

Official
Supplier# LOC 2
1%

Official
Supplier# UCI 4
1%

Official
Supplier# UCI 5
1%

Official
Supplier# LOC 3
1%

Official
Supplier# LOC 4
1%

50% of the Marketing andSponsorship Rights belongs to the UCI

Official
Partner# LOC 45%Institutional
Partners–
Partnership Tier
to be determinedbased on %of Marketingand Sponsorship
Rights granted

Official
Supplier# LOC 5
1%

50% of the Marketing andSponsorship Rights belongs to the LOC

The structure is composed of 4 different tiers which the UCI’s and Organiser’s commercial
and institutional partners will feed into.
These tiers will be reflected accordingly in all the event’s communication and visual material.
The digits indicate the potential number of partners (of both the UCI and the Organiser) at
each level. The percentages represent the approximate share of marketing and sponsorshiprights each level will be entitled to.

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RESERVED PRODUCTS/SERVICES CATEGORIESThe UCI reserves the following products/services categories for its partners. Please kindly notethat the below categories are subject to contract renewals and may be subject to changes. A
detailed overview may be provided by the UCI upon the Organiser’s request.
• Adhesives and building products• Timepieces and all kind of watches (digital and analogue), smartwatches or activity
trackers, clocks, countdown clocks, jewelry pieces with a time piece;• Timing systems, timing, scoring, scoreboard equipment, system and services;time measuring products, TV graphics system and services, results systems andCommentators Information System and services• Bicycle-shoes, bicycle components, pedals, rims, wheels, handlebars and stems (except
forks, saddles, feeding bottles and tyres), connected cycling components (solely limited
to the list of products herein and power meters); e-components (motor, drivetrain,switch unit, computer display and battery)• All kind of specific / technical cycling clothes, namely cycling jerseys, bib shorts, gloves,
socks, caps, skinsuits, thermo vests and raincoats• Cycle rollers and trainers, bottles and bottle cages• Hair care
• IT (anything related to data processing including computing technologies, hardware,
software, network providers, etc.)• Drones
In addition, the Organiser agrees not to enter into any partnership with any tobacco
manufacturer, companies producing pornographic products, spirits, or sport betting
companies (some categories are prohibited and others tolerated under certain conditions byvirtue of articles 1.1.008 to 1.1.090 of the UCI Regulations).
ORGANISER’S PARTNERS
Outside of the reserved products/services categories, the Organiser is free to negotiatewith partners in other products/services categories, provided that the exclusive rights of the
UCI partners are scrupulously respected. The Organiser’s partners are subject to the UCI’s
approval before the Organiser and the partner enter into an agreement.

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MARKETING AND SPONSORSHIP INVENTORYThe UCI World Championships offer its partners clear visibility through the event marketingand sponsorship inventory. Please see below a non-exhaustive list of the key items.
• Boards and banners• Solid arches on course• Inflatable items off course• Backdrops and structures• Finish line paintings• Official communications (program, result list, etc.)• Public announcements by speaker• 30-second clip played on giant screen• Digital visibility• Expo area
• Event tickets• VIP hospitality
IMPLEMENTATION OF VISIBILITYThe Organiser is responsible for the implementation of its own and the UCI partners’ signagein, on and around the sport tracks and circuits. The appointed implementation team(s) will
be piloted by the Marketing representatives of the Organiser and of the UCI.

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APPENDIX D :TV PRODUCTION &ELECTRONIC MEDIA RIGHTSTV PRODUCTIONThe UCI will guarantee top level live television production at its own costs via its production
partner and therefore remains the exclusive owner of the worldwide electronic media rights
including any media rights within the territory of the Championships (Host Country Rights).
Notwithstanding the above, some obligations related to TV production will remain the
responsibility and costs of the Organiser and will be listed in the Organisation Guide (incl.
power for Host Broadcaster, scaffolding, etc.)
MEDIA DISTRIBUTIONThe UCI distribution partner will take care of extending the media coverage on a worldwide
basis via its international partners.
NOTE: the above model reflects the current situation but is subject to contract renewal
between UCI and its distribution partners (currently EBU for Europe only and IMG).

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APPENDIX E :EVENT MERCHANDISINGThe event merchandising includes all merchandising products carrying the event logo.
The event merchandising can be a source of revenues for the Organiser but it generates also
an important workload and can be a source of financial risks for the Organiser.
To make the Organiser’s life easier, the UCI has launched a merchandising program: anofficial partner has been appointed by the UCI and it offers a range of products ready to beordered.
The UCI official partner will have the exclusivity on the production of the merchandisingitems: all event merchandising orders have to be addressed to the UCI official partner.
The Organiser owns 100% of the distribution of the event merchandising onsite and will retain
100% of the onsite sales revenues (with the exception of the below reserved categories).
The UCI and the Organiser will discuss the possible distribution channels and opportunities.
PRODUCTS EXCLUSIVITY – CYCLING CLOTHES, WATCHES, BOTTLES AND BOTTLE CAGESThe UCI official partners for the categories “cycling clothes”, “watches”, “bottles andbottle cages” have been granted the respective exclusivity in relation to the productionof merchandising cycling clothes, watches, bottles and bottle cages. Consequently, theOrganiser is obliged to produce any cycling clothes, watches, bottles and bottle cages for its
event merchandising via the relevant UCI supplier.

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APPENDIX F :COMMUNICATION& PROMOTIONThe Organiser will have to ensure the promotion of the event, via a Communication andPromotion plan to be defined in collaboration with the UCI. The UCI will also promote theevent on its owned platforms and channel.
Visuals and contents coming from the Organiser for both above / below-the-line
communication will be validated by the UCI.

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APPENDIX G :VIP HOSPITALITY

The VIP hospitality is a significant opportunity to generate revenues for the Organiser.
The UCI family should have access to the highest level of hospitality. The VIP area cannot be
divided into several parts, it must be only one area. The VIP area should be located near thefinish line in close proximity to the event venue/race action. As a VIP guest, it is importantthat the experience in that space be premium.
In total for the 8 days of competitions, 2 100 tickets must be delivered to the UCI
A detailed list per day will be share in the Organisation Agreement depending on the programorder
All VIP revenues are for the Organiser. (outside the UCI quotas)
The Organiser must plan a sperate area of around 600m2 for the UCI (Capacity of 600
persons) including an office for the UCI President.
The food, beverage and all furniture as well as the branding of the area will have to be dealt
with by the Organiser after validation of the UCI.

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APPENDIX H :SPORTS REQUIREMENTS

Flat circuits, difficult climbs, hilly circuits... anything is possible
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSCATEGORY

ROAD RACEINDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL

Men junior

From 120 - 140

From 20 - 30

Men under 23

From 160 - 180

From 30 - 40

Men elite

From 250 - 280

From 40 - 50

Women junior

From 60 - 80

From 10 - 15

Women elite

From 130 - 160

From 20 - 30

Men Elite &Women Elite

TEAM TIME TRIAL MIXED RELAY

From 15 - 25

The proposal for the course is worked out in conjunction with the UCI Sports Department
during the candidature stage.
When designing the course, the Organiser must plan for the flows of traffic and spectators
at the points of access to the event as well as the parking required for spectators and options
for connections to the public transport network. If the first part of the Elite Men event takes
place away from a finishing circuit, then the movement of spectators between the different
strategic points of the course and the finishing circuit must be taken into account.
Different sites and courses may be used for the time trials and road races.
The first part of the Men Elite road race may be held away from the finishing circuit. If thestart is to be held at a different site from the finish, then the latter stages of the event - atleast the final 100 kilometres – must take place on a circuit.
The circuit for the road race events must be 12-20 kilometres.
The road must be a minimum of 6 metres wide. In time trial events, the road must be wide
enough to allow vehicles to overtake each other.
The time trial events can take place on a circuit with a maximum of two laps.
For time trials, a protected, signposted route must be provided for official vehicles to returnto the start area from the finish area.
There must not be any level crossings on the courses.
The road surface must be in excellent condition and swept before each event.
Organiser to take into account the impact of road closures on public transport, residents’
movements, commercial centres, etc. when designing the course.
Training sessions to be organised in the same conditions as all races with fully closed roads.

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APPENDIX I :SECURITY

Security plans for the UCI Road World Championships are drawn up and implemented incollaboration with the national, regional and local authorities.
Security concerns people (riders and their entourages, spectators, officials and guests) as well
as locations (airports, hotels, the course - in particular the start and finish area, training areas)and property (equipment and telecommunication, broadcasting and press installations, all
UCI commercial and implementation material). Security must be guaranteed from the timethat participants and their equipment arrive in the host country, throughout their attendanceat the competition sites, and until their time of departure.
This encompasses the personal protection of all riders, officials, media representatives andspectators, before, during and after the competitions. It also involves a guarantee of theirsafety when moving around the country.
The Organiser or the National Federation is obliged to take out third-party civil liability
insurance covering the Organiser’s and UCI’s civil liability for cases of personal and/or
material damage for a minimum of CHF 10,000,000. A copy of the contract shall be sent to
the UCI 12 months before the start of the UCI Road World Championships.
The Organiser is in charge of the following document:• The security plan (fire and ambulance services, police), and details of resources
deployed during the event, for the riders, public and officials.
• Traffic and parking management plan, giving details of traffic and parking.
• Traffic diversions during the competitions.
• Plans showing the access points for each area (and who has the right of access)and checkpoints (police or organisation staff): headquarters, press room, press
stands, TV compound, mixed zone, interview room, anti-doping control area, VIP
areas, ceremony area, start/finish line, technical area, parking for teams/press/
VIPs/spectators, time trial start areas, etc.

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The security forces (law enforcement, army, police, etc.) must be fully mobilised in order to:• The security plan for the event, including all these elements, must be presented
by the Organiser and local authorities 18 months before the championships. The
plan is subject to approval by the UCI.
• Ensure the safety of all the participants and officials in the Championships fromtheir arrival at the site.
• Ensure the security of the infrastructures at the different event sites.
• Control access to the sites and the different event areas.
• Secure the course by reserving it solely for riders and accredited vehicles, at thelatest one hour before the start and until 30 minutes after the event.
• Ensure the uninterrupted flow of traffic outside the event.
• Facilitate the access of accredited vehicles and ensure their evacuation after eachrace.
• Escort and protect the riders and entourage during the race (mobile escort).
• Filter access to the finish line at the end of races.
The course must be closed to all traffic one hour before, and 30 minutes after, allcompetitions and official training. This requires action to be taken at least two hours inadvance to make sure that the route is completely free of traffic during the appointed
times. Vehicles are not allowed to cross the course during the competitions.

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APPENDIX J :UCI OFFICIAL HOTEL& MEETINGS
The official hotel for the UCI Road World Championships provides accommodation for themembers of the UCI Management Committee, as well as UCI guests, UCI staff and officials
and ITA staff and officials. Depending on the hotel’s capacity, other groups (National
Federations,partners, VIPs, etc.) may be accommodated by the official hotel.
The Organiser must ensure the availability, quality of services and prices of the official hotel
from the time of compiling the candidature. The UCI is responsible for selecting the hotel
upon the proposal of the Organiser.
Rooms are covered by the UCI
HOTEL STANDARD
Reservations are made directly by the UCI.
The hotel must be a high-quality tourist hotel/restaurant (four stars or higher).
The minimum reservation for the UCI is 200 rooms including one suite and three juniorsuites. Parking for UCI and ITA officials, as well as guests, is provided free of charge.

UCI Staff & Service Provider Hotel - In the event that Official Hotel is unable to supply therequired amount of rooms (approximately 200), the UCI will need a second hotel to housethis group. It shall be a minimum of 4 Star quality and within walking distance of Finish area.
Media Hotel - It is recommended for the Organiser to secure a room block of approximately
200 rooms for Media at a preferred rate and close to the finish line. The Organiser can provide
info for Media to book directly with hotels or book through a provider selected by Organiser.
The majority of National Federations and persons accredited for the Road WorldChampionships reserve their own accommodation directly.
Approximately 80 National Federation delegations attend the UCI Road World Championships.
The breakdown is usually as follows:• 28 delegations of 1-5 members• 17 delegations of 6-20 members• 14 delegations of 21-40 members• 15 delegations of 41-60 members• 6 delegations of 61-90 members

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The Organiser can draw up a shortlist of hotels suitable for team accommodation. This
shortlist is communicated to the National Federations. The latter then make reservations
directly with the hotels.
The Organiser must be able to ensure the availability, quality of services and prices of thehotels for the period of the UCI Road World Championships from the time of compiling thecandidature.
UCI MEETINGS IN THE OFFICIAL HOTEL
The following rooms are needed in the Official Hotel:• UCI Office: 10 persons• UCI President Office : 10 persons• UCI General Director Office: 6 persons• UCI Management Committee meeting room: 25 persons
UCI GALA DINNERThe Organiser is responsible for organising and financing the UCI Road WorldChampionships Official Gala Dinner, which must take place on the day prior to thelast race. The format required for this dinner is that of a sit-down dinner with table
service. The format, location, running order, programme, invitation design and anyother associated marketing and promotional materials are to be approved by the UCI.
In addition to the Organiser guests, the UCI will invite 200 people to the UCI Road
World Championships Official Gala Dinner including members of the UCI Management
Committee and the various UCI Commissions attending the event.

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APPENDIX K :ANTI-DOPINGREQUIREMENTS
The UCI Road World Championships are subject to anti-doping controls according to the
UCI Anti-doping Rules. The International Testing Agency (ITA), entity mainly in charge of theimplementation of the UCI’s anti-doping program, will appoint two or more Doping Control
Officers (DCOs), refer to ITA’s instructions.
ITA will be responsible for the cost of the DCOs daily allowances and travel arrangement to
the event. All costs related to accommodation, catering and individual transportation during
the event for the DCOs, are borne by the organiser.
The UCI is responsible for the cost of the sample analyses carried out in an accredited World
Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory. Laboratory that ITA will duly confirmed. However,the cost of the transport of the samples to the laboratory is borne by the organiser. Organiser
shall therefore assist the DCOs with the transport of the samples with a courier company
SAMPLE COLLECTION PERSONNEL
The organiser is also responsible for all practical aspects of the controls and shall provide the
DCOs with the following:• Male doctor or male nurse & female doctor or female nurse: assigned solely for theanti-doping controls (please note this doctor cannot be the race doctor).
• Chaperons: one chaperon per rider to be tested (shall be of the same gender as therider).
• Assistant: is required to assist the DCOs before and during the event and act as theliaison with the organiser.
DOPING CONTROL EQUIPMENT
Anti-doping kits and ITA forms are provided by the ITA.
DOPING CONTROL STATION (DCS)The DCS shall be equipped in such a way to facilitate the running of the controls, be locatedin the immediate vicinity of the finish line and shall be clearly signposted from the finish line.
Privacy of the riders shall be respected. The organiser shall designate an official to monitor
the entrance to the DCS, and only allow people involved in doping controls to enter. The DCS
should be lockable.
The DCS shall be heated or climatized, large enough, solely used for anti-doping purposesand shall include a waiting room, two administration areas including lavatories in each forthe passing of the sample.

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APPENDIX L :ORGANISER BUDGETThe budget template can be downloaded in Excel table format from this link.

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APPENDIX M :EVENT LEGACYDEVELOPING CYCLING IN YOUR CITY
Hosting a UCI event provides the perfect platform for promoting the development of cyclingin your city.
• Do you want to promote your region/city as a bike-friendly environment?
• Do you wish to develop tourism in your area and encourage your citizens to use bikes
as a means of transport?
Hosting a UCI event will provide a concrete translation of your ideas and plans. The UCI can
support you as you build a strategy to develop cycling: we can provide you with ideas andbenchmarks from successful initiatives around the world to help you to reach your goals.
We share the same target: to develop cycling!
Cycling is more than a sport, it is the answer to many concerns of our society: public health,environment, traffic…
UCI BIKE CITY LABELIn order to promote cities and regions thatinvest in cycling, the UCI has created a “UCI
Bike City Label”. This label will distinguishcities active in two areas:• Hosting a UCI event• Developing cycling within its population.
Hosting a UCI event will provide a concrete translation of your ideas and plans. The UCI can
support you as you build a strategy to develop cycling: we can provide you with ideas andbenchmarks from successful initiatives around the world to help you to reach your goals.
The city/region will be entitled to use the label over a five-year period.
The label will be awarded each year during the UCI Road World Championships. A
communication plan dedicated to the winners will be established through the UCI’s various
communication channels.

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ABOUT
THE UNION CYCLISTE
INTERNATIONALE
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body for cycling recognisedby the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The UCI’s mission is to develop and promote
cycling - in close collaboration with National Federations - as a competitive sport, as a healthy
recreational activity and as a means of transport.
The UCI governs eight disciplines of the sport of cycling: road, track, mountain bike, BMX
Racing, BMX Freestyle, cyclo-cross, trials, indoor cycling. Five of them are represented at the
Olympic Games (road, track, mountain bike, BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle), two at theParalympic Games (road and track) and four at the Youth Olympic Games (road, mountainbike, BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle).
Additionally, the UCI promotes a number of its own events, including the UCI Road WorldChampionships, an iconic annual event, and a wide range of other UCI World Championships
and World Cups across the various disciplines. The different sizes and scopes of our eventsensure that UCI cycling events can be hosted by all cities.
INTERNATIONAL UCI EVENTS ARE HELD ANNUALLY FOR ALL OUR DISCIPLINES
ROAD

TRACK

BMX Racing

UCI Road World Championships

UCI Track World Championships

UCI BMX Racing World Championships

UCI Gran Fondo World Championships

UCI Junior Track World Championships

UCI BMX Racing World Cup

UCI Para-cycling Road WorldChampionships

UCI Para-cycling Track WorldChampionships

BMX FREESTYLE

UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup

UCI Track Champions League

UCI Urban Cycling WorldChampionships

MOUNTAIN BIKEUCI Mountain Bike WorldChampionships
UCI Mountain Bike Marathon WorldChampionships
UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator WorldChampionships
UCI Pump Track World Championships
UCI 4X World Championships
UCI Masters Mountain Bike WorldChampionships
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator WorldCup
GRAVELUCI Track Nations Cup

UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup

UCI Masters Track WorldChampionships

TRIALSCYCLO-CROSSUCI Cyclo-cross World Championships
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
UCI Masters Cyclo-cross WorldChampionships
COMBINEDUCI Cycling World Championships(every pre-Olympic year).

UCI Urban Cycling WorldChampionships
UCI Trials World Cup
UCI Trials World Youth GamesINDOOR CYCLING
UCI Indoor Cycling WorldChampionships
UCI Cycle-ball World Cup
UCI Artistic Cycling World Cup

CYCLING ESPORTS
UCI Cycling Esports WorldChampionships

UCI Gravel World Championships
UCI Gravel World Series

THE UCI HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED IN AIGLE, SWITZERLAND, AT THE UCI WORLD CYCLING CENTRE.

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The information contained
herein represents the current
requirements of the UCI andmatters concerning the UCI
Road World Championships
may evolve and be altered.
Substantial amendments
and modifications to theUCI’s requirements will bereported to the Organiser andshall be reflected throughthe Organisation Guide thatwill be provided and/or in
the Organisation Agreementthat will be signed with theOrganiser.
			CONTACT:
sportsdepartment@uci.ch