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WELCOME TO FLANDERSExactly 100 years after the very first edition which took place in Copenhagen in
Denmark in 1921, the UCI Road World Championships is coming home to the heartof Europe, in the Flanders region of Belgium, from 19 to 26 September 2021. Thishistorical edition will be marked by different celebrations including a gala dinner withformer UCI Road World Champions as guests of honour.
Bordering the North Sea to the west, Flanders lies between the Netherlands andFrance. Flanders is the northern, Dutch-speaking region of Belgium and is the gateway
to Europe. The main cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Leuven.
Cycling is an integral part of Flanders’ heritage. With a terrain of winding, narrow andsometimes brutal roads, the ancient cobbles stand testament to the pain, courage andendurance of many of the most hardened cycling champions.
Races such as the Tour of Flanders – Ronde van Vlaanderen (one of the five cycling
Monuments) and Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields offer a labyrinth of intricate routes
that weave between traditional villages and farmland. Flanders’ line between the epic
and the ordinary, the mortal and the hero, the dream and the reality, is sometimes asthin as it gets. The region is the territory of the true “Flandriens”: strong and relentless
cyclists, who never give up and keep on riding, even in the most inclement of weather
conditions. In Flanders, the honorary status of “Flandrien” is only granted to cycling
legends such as Eddy Merckx, Johan Museeuw, Tom Boonen or Yvonne Reynders.
It’s more than just bicycle routes, Flanders is a unique place for every cycling
passionate. The cobbled climbs set it apart from other destinations. You canexperience the four K’s of Flandrien heritage: the fabled Koppenberg, the everlasting
Kwaremont, the legendary Kapelmuur and the ferocious Kemmelberg. Anyone callingthemselves a real cyclist, must have conquered the Flanders’ bergs and cobbles atleast once in their life.
Flanders is an all-year-round cycling mecca. Every weekend in winter, there are races
in muddy, or frozen fields or forests.
Cycling - recreationally as well as competitively -, is not merely popular: it is deeply
loved in Flanders. The region was awarded the UCI Bike City Label in February 2021.
This label supports and rewards cities and regions which not only host major UCI
cycling events but also invest in developing community cycling, related infrastructure
and programmes.
The Flemish government invests up to 300 million euro a year to maintain or build
cycle paths. Safety is an absolute priority for cycle policy in Flanders. That’s why there’s
been heavy investment in the necessary infrastructure.
Flanders is equally ambitious when it comes to sport. This is apparent throughthe region’s commitment to organising large sporting events and constructing
modern sports infrastructure, but even more so in the sports participation rate of its
population. Almost 65 percent of the population engages frequently in sport.
Sport Vlaanderen, the sports administration of the Flemish government, wants toprovide everyone in Flanders with as many opportunities as possible to play sports
and exercise, regardless of age, background or ability. At the same time, it makes every
effort into helping its top Flemish athletes excel at world level.

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FLANDERS IS ART,FLANDERS IS HERITAGE
Flanders is packed with a rich heritage. That
enormous legacy was bequeathed by many
generations of brilliant craftsmen such as theFlemish Masters Jan Van Eyck (The Adoration of
the Mystic Lamb), Pieter Bruegel and Peter Paul
Rubens. They and their many bold heirs havemade and still make Flanders the cultural gem
it is today. Their masterpieces are on display inmuseums all over the world. These Flanders’ art
cities demonstrate their prestigious history.
The same goes for Flanders unique food culture.
Love of food and flavour is in a Fleming’s blood,
Moskesstraat © Kramon
and good taste is rooted in the Flemish DNA.
Besides the world known fries, beer and chocolate there’s much more to discover.
Whether it’s art, heritage, food, comics, fashion, jewellery or anything else: modern
craftsmanship, built on a long legacy/tradition is what makes Flanders stand out.

HOST CITIESThe races for the highly coveted rainbow jerseys of UCI Road World Champions will be
spread over four host cities: Knokke-Heist, Bruges (for the time trials) and Antwerp
and Leuven (road races).

KNOKKE-HEISTThe 68km stretch of sandy Flemish coastline has 13 resorts, and Knokke-Heist is oneof them. Thanks to the permanent influence of the salty water, Zwin Nature Reserve ishome to many species of migratory birds.
The start of the time trials on the beach is unique and the beautiful images will
go around the world. Both sporting as well as recreational cycling are part of thewonderful experiences to be had in Knokke-Heist. Cycling combines perfectly with theenjoyment of our other assets, such as art, gastronomy and shopping! Anyone whowants to discover the fantastic nature and outstanding attractions we have to offer
here in the coming years is very welcome.
For more information about Knokke-Heist, where the 2021 UCI Road WorldChampionships will get under way, click here.

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BRUGES
Picture perfect Bruges, is one of the region’s finest art cities. The historical town
centre (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is intersected by famous canals, and boasts
numerous monumental buildings, all located within a stone’s throw from each other.
Thanks to its picturesque and romantic medieval setting, Bruges is a top international
destination.
The easily accessible international port of Zeebrugge is an important economic asset
for the city. Fully committed to supporting innovation and sustainability, this port
produces electricity by harnessing wind energy.
Cycling and cycle races are immensely popular in Bruges. The Elite Men’s race
Elfstedenronde, and the men’s and women’s Oxyclean Classic Brugge-De Panne(part of the UCI WorldTour and UCI Women’s WorldTour) start from Bruges’ majestic
Market Square, as did the prestigious Tour of Flanders - Ronde van Vlaanderen until
2016 and with an expected return from 2023. The growing popularity of women’s
cycling has also brought the Lotto Belgium Tour to Bruges since 2020. For more
information about Bruges click here.

Bruges © Jan Darthet

ANTWERP
Antwerp and Leuven will be the hosts of the road races. Both versatile, ambitious andgems in their own right.
Antwerp is the world’s diamond capital and Europe’s second largest seaport.
Antwerp’s history and modern reputation have made it a magnet for creativity andyouth. Antwerp, a friendly and walkable creative centre, offers a natural mix of old andnew across its art, fashion and architecture..
Visitors fall in love with Antwerp’s charm from the moment they arrive in its “railway
cathedral”, a Central Station considered among the most beautiful in the world.
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such as the Cathedral of Our Lady and
the Grand Place, home to the Town Halland the 16th centur y Guild Houses inwhich the reputation of Flanders’ peerlesscraftsmanship was first forged. These great
historical buildings are also home to someof the world’s finest works of art, producedby the Flemish Masters Peter Paul Rubens,
Jacob Jordaens and Anthony Van Dyck.
More contemporary attractions in Belgium’s‘capital of cool’ include the state-of-the-art
Museum aan de Stroom in the fashionable
dockside neighbourhood of Het Eilandje,
the cit y’s famous Diamond Museum,
Antwerp ZOO, and the Port House by Zaha
Hadid. For more information about Antwerp
click here.

Antwerp © SigridSpinnox.com

LEUVEN
Leuven is the fourth hometown of the UCI Road World Championships. It is the capitalof Flemish Brabant, the region that will be the setting of the Flemish circuit during theroad races.
A vibrant student population and a rich history are intertwined in the city of Leuven,home to one of Europe’s oldest universities. It’s jampacked with students, professors,innovators and inventors. Its internationally renowned university, KU Leuven, has
shaped the city for nearly 600 years. It has its roots in the centre of Leuven, and its
historic college buildings dominate many of the squares and streets. Always poisedon the cutting-edge of innovation and technologies, KU Leuven and its hightech spin-off companies infuse the city with unbridled genius and creativity. With
its forward-thinking approach to sustainability and quality of life, Leuven was thefirst Belgian city to win the prestigious
European Green Leaf Award. The city has
made sustainability a top priority, taking
major strides to achieve its goal: a climate
neutral future. In 2020 Leuven was also
awarded the iCapital award, and can thus
proudly call itself the European capital ofinnovation. To top this prestigious list ofawards, the city was also given the title of“European City of Sport 2021”. For more
information about Leuven click here.
The essential guide for cycling in Flanders:
cyclinginflanders.cc
Enjoy the treasures of Flanders on www.
visitflanders.com

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SPORT COMPETITION SCHEDULE

SPORT COMPETITION SCHEDULETIMES (with award ceremony)

GMT/UCT + 2 hours

Saturday 18 September 2021
Individual Time Trial training [Knokke-Heist-Bruges] ………………………………………………………… 09:00-11:00

Sunday 19 September 2021
Men Elite Individual Time Trial [Knokke-Heist-Bruges] ………………………………………… 14:30-16:55 (17:15)
Monday 20 September 2021
Men Under 23 Individual Time Trial [Knokke-Heist-Bruges] …………………………………… 10:40-12:50 (13:10)
Women Elite Individual Time Trial [Knokke-Heist-Bruges] ………………………………… 14:40-16:40 (17:00)
Tuesday 21 September 2021
Women Junior Individual Time Trial [Knokke-Heist-Bruges] …………………………… 10:30-12:20 (12:40)
Team Time Trial Mixed Relay training [Knokke-Heist-Bruges] ………………………………………… 12:30-14:30
Men Junior Individual Time Trial [Knokke-Heist-Bruges] …………………………………… 14:55-17:05 (17:25)
Wednesday 22 September 2021
Team Time Trial Mixed Relay [Knokke-Heist-Bruges] ……………………………………………… 13:45-16:45 (17:05)*

Thursday 23 September 2021
Road Race training – Leuven circuit only ……………………………………………………………………………… 09:00-12:00
UCI Junior Conference [Leuven] …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16:00-17:00
Friday 24 September 2021
UCI Congress [Leuven] …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 09:00-16:30
Men Junior Road Race [Leuven circuit] …………………………………………………………………………… 08:15-11:15 (11:35)
Men Under 23 Road Race [Antwerp-Leuven] …………………………………………………………… 13:25-17:40 (18:00)
Presentation of Wollongong (AUS) 2022 UCI Road World Championships [Leuven] … 19:00-20:45
Saturday 25 September 2021
Women Junior Road Race [Leuven circuit]…………………………………………………………………… 08:15-10:15 (10:35)
Women Elite Road Race [Antwerp-Leuven] ……………………………………………………………… 12:20-16.45 (17:05)
Sunday 26 September 2021
Men Elite Road Race [Antwerp-Leuven] ……………………………………………………………………… 10:25-17:00 (17:20)

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GENERAL MAP

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2021 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDER I GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETININDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
MEN ELITESUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2021
43.3 kmStart: Knokke-Heist
Finish: Bruges
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2021 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDER I GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETININDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
MEN UNDER 23
WOMEN ELITEMONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2021
30.3 kmStart: Knokke-Heist
Finish: Bruges
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2021 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDER I GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETININDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
WOMEN JUNIORTUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2021
19.3 kmStart: Knokke-Heist
Finish: Bruges
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2021 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDER I GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETININDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
MEN JUNIORTUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2021
22.3 kmStart: Knokke-Heist
Finish: Bruges
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TEAM TIME TRIALMIXED RELAY

WEDNESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2021
44.5 kmStart: Knokke-Heist
Finish: Bruges
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ROAD RACELEUVEN CIRCUIT

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FLANDRIEN CIRCUIT

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ROAD RACEMEN JUNIORFRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2021
121.40 km - 8x Leuven circuit
Start: Leuven
Finish: Leuven
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ROAD RACEMEN UNDER 23

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2021
160.9 km - 1.5x Leuven circuit, 1x Flandrien circuit, 2.5x Leuven circuit
Start: Antwerp
Finish: Leuven
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ROAD RACEWOMEN JUNIORSATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2021
75 km - 5x Leuven circuit
Start: Leuven
Finish: Leuven
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ROAD RACEWOMEN ELITESATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2021
157.7 km - 1.5x Leuven circuit, 1x Flandrien circuit, 2.5x Leuven circuit
Start: Antwerp
Finish: Leuven
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ROAD RACEMEN ELITESUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2021
268.3 km - 1.5x Leuven circuit, 1x Flandrien circuit, 4x Leuven circuit, 1x Flandrien circuit, 2.5x Leuven circuit
Start: Antwerp
Finish: Leuven
You will find the GPX files of the courses on this link.

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Hennuyères

30m

60m

90m

Le Renard

Ripain120m

8km

Fauquez

VirginalSamme

Le JacquierOisquercq

EgypteHaven van Antwerpen
Noorderplaats
Antwerpen Centraal

La Bruyère

0

Km0

Ittre

Bel-Air

BoisSeigneurIsaac

Le
Haumont

Abeiche

La Flohaie

40

LilloisWitterzée

OphainBoisSeigneurIsaac

56km from Antwerp to Leuven

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Haut-Ittre

Les Fonds

Braine-leChâteau

Mechelen

150m Tubize

Keerbergen

Mussenberg

RotselaarSaintes

ChenoisRansbeck60

Leuven circuit (1,5 lap)

Maransart

80

Rixensart

S-bocht Overijse
Taymansstraat
Bekestraat

Tervuren100

Limauges

Rofessart

Limal

Suzeril

Bierges120

Petit
ChenoyCourtSaintEtienne

MoustyOttignies

Limelette

Wisterzée

Profondsart

Veeweidestraat

Huldenberg

Flandrien circuit (x1)

SclageCéroux

LasneChapelleSaintLambertMoskesstraat

Beaumont

Lasne

Smeysberg

CoutureSaintGermain

NeerjiseGlabaisLes
Flamandes

Plancenoit

Vert
CoucouKeizersberg
Decouxlaan
Wijnpers

Petit Paris

Wijnpers
Sint-Antoniusberg

LeuvenSmeysberg

Le Culot

Hévillers

MontSaintGuibert

Louvain-laNeuve

CorbaisCorroy-leGrand

Manipré

Hèze

Pré
Delcourt

Longueville

Somville

160

Lerinnes

TourinnesSaintLambertLibersartSaint-Paul

Inchebroux

BonlezBas-Bonlez

Tout-Vent

Biez

Panorama

Leuven circuit (4 laps)

140

Blanmont

NilPierreux

Mèves

Val Villers

Brocsous

Bonly

Dion-le-Val

SartRisbart

180

Orbais

Keizersberg
Decouxlaan
Wijnpers

Lembeek

Sint-Antoniusberg

LeuvenBasseWavre

Keizersberg
Decouxlaan
Wijnpers
Sint-Antoniusberg

LeuvenIncourt
Opprebais

RouxMiroir

Happeau

200

Huppaye220

Piétrain

JandrenouilleGrandHallet

Lincent

Ambresin

WansinPetit-Hallet

268,3

MerdorpOrp-lePetit

Orp-leGrand

Jandrain

Branchon
Boneffe

Pellaines
Maret

Leuven circuit (2,5 laps)

240

AutreEglise

JaucheMarillesNodrenge

ÉninesRamillies

Offus

HédengeGérompont

GrandRosièreHottomont

MontSaintAndré

Bomal

Flandrien circuit (x1)PerwezGlimesJaucheletteThorembisoulThorembaislesBéguines

Wastines

JodoigneSouveraine

Jodoigne

LathuyDongelberg

Smeysberg

Course profile Distance Men : 268,3km / Total Elevation : 2 562m

Neerjise

GenvalKeizersberg
Decouxlaan
Wijnpers
Sint-Antoniusberg

LeuvenTervuren

Gaillemarde

Keizersberg
Decouxlaan
Wijnpers
Sint-Antoniusberg

LeuvenVeeweidestraat

Moskesstraat
S-bocht Overijse
Taymansstraat
Bekestraat

Huldenberg
Smeysberg
NeerjiseFaubourg

Sint-Antoniusberg

LeuvenKeizersberg
Decouxlaan
Wijnpers
Sint-Antoniusberg

Le Pachy

Keizersberg
Decouxlaan
Wijnpers
Sint-Antoniusberg

Leuven31

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GETTING TO AND THROUGH FLANDERSIN BELGIUM

NETHERLANDS

BruggeAntwerp
Gent
Brussels

Mons

LeuvenHasselt

GERMANY

Wavre
Liège
Namur

FRANCE

Arlon

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Flanders is an easy place to travel to and around. Brussels is Flanders’ and Belgium’s capital and has countless flight and train connections. The capital cities of
London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin are only a short distance away. Similarly, all
the cities in Flanders are within easy reach of each other and easily accessible bypublic transport or car.
By air RUSSELS ZAVENTEM AIRPORT is Belgium's main international airport.
B
Frequent train connections from the airport will take you to the city cente ofBrussels in 20 minutes and to Antwerp in 35 minutes. There are plenty of bus
lines as well, running from 5am until midnight from Monday to Saturday. On
Sunday, the first bus departs at 7am. Taxis are available 24/7 at Brussels Airport.
They will take you to Brussels' city centre for an average price of € 45.00.
 RUXELLES SUD CHARLEROI: although located in Wallonia, the FrenchBspeaking part of Belgium, Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Belgium's second
largest airport, is another popular point of arrival when visiting. Brussels Southis located 45 minutes from the city centre of Brussels. A direct bus will take youfrom the airport to the Charleroi-South railway station in 20 minutes. From
there, plenty of direct connections to Flanders' largest cities are available. In
addition, there are direct shuttle buses to Ghent and Bruges.
 NTWERP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: located 30 minutes from downtown.A
Brussels.
OSTEND AIRPORT: located 25km from Bruges.
By train
Flanders is located in the heart of Europe and therefore easily accessible by international trains from - amongst others - London, Paris and Amsterdam.
THE EUROSTAR: from London to Brussels South Station (less than 2 hours).
T HE THALYS: from Paris (1h25), from Amsterdam (1h52), from Cologne (2h45)
to Brussels South Station.
Reserve your seats in advance at B-Europe.
By carAccessibility by car to the host cities:
.KNOKKE-HEIST: https://www.myknokke-heist.be/en/practical-information/car
BRUGES: https://www.visitbruges.be/car
ANTWERP: https://www.visitantwerpen.be/en/transport/by-car
LEUVEN: https://www.visitleuven.be/en/travel-trade/travelling-to-leuven
LOW EMISSION ZONES (LEZ)
Foreign vehicles are required to register to enter a Belgian LEZ. Please click here
to read more information.
The city centres of Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels are Low Emission Zones to protect the environment. Cars, buses and campers have to meet certain conditions regarding their emissions
in order to enter these low emission zones. This means that mostpolluting vehicles are no longer allowed to enter these areas.
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regulations for their environmental zones, registration must be carried out separately for each city. Please click on the following links for each city concerned,
Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels to:
1. check whether or not your vehicle has access to the LEZ.
2. register your vehicle free of charge at the latest one day after you have entered the LEZ on the link indicated above. Foreign vehicles are required toregister whether or not they are allowed to enter the LEZ. Only authorised
vehicles with Belgian or Dutch licence plates do not need to register.
3. If your vehicle is not authorised, purchase a permit no later than one day
after you enter the LEZ on the link above.
TRAVELLING THROUGH FLANDERS
It is not difficult to travel around Flanders. By train, it often takes less than anhour to travel between two major Flemish cities. Find out more at Belgian Rail.
For more information about the public bus services, visit De Lijn. When travellingthrough Brussels, you can rely on STIB-MIVB to take you around town by bus,
tram and metro.
Rental car is another option to make the most of your time in Flanders. Take alook at some tips from the European Consumer Centre and search for the car of
your choice.
If you only need a couple of rides, a taxi might do the trick. You'll find taxi stands
at railway stations and hotel entrances in the big cities. The taxi fare is always
displayed on the meter, including the service charge. Minimum or initial fare in
Brussels: € 2.40 (daytime) and € 4.40 (evening). Average price per kilometre in
Brussels: € 1.80 for journeys within the Brussels Capital Region; € 2.70 for a journey located outside the region. Average transport price between Brussels Airport
and Brussels city centre: € 45.00.

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VISA APPLICATION FORM
CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION
Belgium is part of the European Union and the Schengen Area. People fromthe 27 European states in that area only need a valid ID or passport to travel
to Flanders, no visa required.
US, UK and Canadian citizens in possession of a valid passport don’t need avisa for stays of up to 90 days within a six-month period. For other nationalities,
these terms may vary. To make sure, check with the Belgian Embassy ornearest Consulate Office for visa requirements. More information at www.
diplomatie.be.
If you require an official invitation letter in support of your visa application,please submit a request by email to info@flanders2021.com.
Please include the following information for the invitation letter: ame of participant
NPassport number
Date of BirthTitle or Function (e.g. cyclist, mechanic, masseur…)

VEHICLES ALLOCATED TO
NATIONAL FEDERATIONS
A limited supply of team cars for National Federations will be provided by theorganiser and its vehicle partner SKODA. These cars will be assigned to the
top-ranked National Federations according to the number of riders in theirdelegation. Information on the allocation of these vehicles to the National
Federations will be detailed in the Technical Guide of the 2021 UCI Road WorldChampionships which will be published mid-August.
All drivers representing National Federations in the race convoy at UCI
Road World Championships must have a UCI Licence issued by a National
Federation and are obliged to respect the UCI Regulations as well as thecurrent guidelines for vehicle circulation. The UCI Licence must include thenecessary third-party liability insurance in case of material damage or injury
to others, which must be valid in all countries where the licence-holder is likely
to perform his/her duties.
Drivers are required to have an in-depth knowledge of cycle racing and its
regulations as well as experience and ability to anticipate a wide range of race
situations. It is the National Federations’ responsibility to ensure that theirdrivers have the necessary experience to drive in the race convoy at the UCI
Road World Championships.
Drivers are responsible for the manner in which they drive; if they fail toobserve the regulations, they face significant financial penalties as well as thesuspension of their UCI Licence (as a driver and any other role they may have).
The sanctions related to driving in the race convoy are defined by Articles
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RADIO FREQUENCIES
Any teams, broadcasters, press and any other individuals planning to use
radio equipment in Belgium must request a licence for the use of private radio
communication stations from BIPT (the federal regulatory body responsible
for regulating the electronic communications market, the postal market andthe electromagnetic spectrum of radio frequencies).
Application instructions and request form can be found here:
https://www.bipt.be/consumers/mobile-networks
More information about pricing can be found here:
https://www.bipt.be/consumers/publication/application-form-to-obtain-alicense-for-the-use-of-private-radio-communications-stations
Make sure to apply for a licence in time. For temporary licences, if anapplication is submitted less than five working days before the desired date ofuse, the handling fees are doubled. If an application is submitted less than two
working days before the date of operation, the handling fees are quintupled.
The BIPT advises to submit the application twenty working days before thedesired date of licence use.
The date considered is that of the postmark in case of an application by letteror the date of receipt by the Institute in case of an application sent by fax or
e-mail.
More information concerning the request for a licence for the use of private
radio communication stations from BIPT can be found on the BIPT website:
https://www.bipt.be/consumers
Contact at BIPT for further information:
Van Den Bossche Ann
Tel: 0032 2 226 88 85
Email: ann.van.den.bossche@BIPT.be© Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
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ACCOMMODATIONUCI OFFICIAL HOTEL
BRUGES(time trials)
HOTEL DUKES’ PALACE
Prinsenhof 88000 Bruges
Tel: +32 50 44 78 88
info@hoteldukespalace.com
https://hoteldukespalace.com

LEUVEN(road races)
MARTINS KLOOSTER 4*
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraat 18
3000 Leuven
Tel : +32 16 21 31 41
klooster@martinshotels.com
https://www.martinshotels.com/fr/
hotel/klooster-hotel

UCI STAFF AND SERVICE PARTNERS HOTEL
BRUGES(time trials)
GRAND HOTEL CASSELBERGH
Hoogstraat 6
8000 Bruges
Tel: +32 50 44 65 00
info@grandhotelcasselbergh.com
www.grandhotelcasselbergh.be

LEUVEN(road races)
PARK INN 4*
Martelarenlaan 363010 Leuven
Tel : +32 16 61 66 00
info.leuven@parkinn.com
https://www.radissonhotels.com/
fr-fr/hotels/park-inn-leuven

MEDIA ACCOMMODATION
In order to give all press the chance to stay near the start and finish cities,
and the media and accreditation centre, the organisation has provided several media hotels. If you know your editorial staff will travel to Flanders in
September 2021 you can already book your hotel stay via the website https://www.flanders2021.com/en/press
All options and prices are valid until 31 May 2021.
For more questions concerning your stay you can contact our hotel partner:
hotel@flanders2021.com.
Additional questions for the organisation? Contact us via media@flanders2021.com. We are happy to help.

ACCOMMODATION FOR NATIONAL FEDERATIONS
Please contact our hotel partner directly to book your team’s accommodation: hotel@flanders2021.com.
When making your booking requests, please state the following:– Dates of stay
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OFFICIAL MEETINGS
The following meetings will take place during the 2021 UCI Road WorldChampionships:

UCI JUNIOR CONFERENCEUCI CONGRESSWOLLONGONG 2022
OFFICIAL PRESENTATIONFLANDERS 2021
OC OFFICIAL DINNER

Thursday 23 September 2021
16:00-17:00
Brabanthal
Brabantlaan 1
3001 Leuven

Friday 24 September 2021
9:00-16:30
Brabanthal
Brabantlaan 1
3001 Leuven

Friday 24 September 2021
19:00-20:45
Brabanthal
Brabantlaan 1
3001 Leuven

Saturday 25 September 2021
19:30-23:00
Brabanthal
Brabantlaan 1
3001 Leuven

UCI LOUNGEThe UCI Lounge is an ideal meeting space for the global cycling family, which
includes the heads of the UCI and National Federations, road teams andorganisers as well as UCI sponsors. Located close to the race finish line in
Bruges and Leuven, it will be open every competition day at the following
times:
Sunday 19 September.. ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 – 17:30
Monday 20 September........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 – 17:30
Tuesday 21 September.. ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday 22 September. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 – 17:30
Friday 24 September............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08:00 – 18:00
Saturday 25 September....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08:00 – 17:30
Sunday 26 September.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 – 17:30

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2021 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FLANDER I GENERAL INFORMATION BULLETINUCI OFFICIALSCOMMISSARES’ PANELTORTAJADA VILLARROYA Vicente. . . . . . . . President of the Commissaires’ Panel
DENISENKO Svetlana.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member of the Commissaires’ Panel
GEYSEN Luc..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member of the Commissaires’ Panel
IDELOT Laurent.............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member of the Commissaires’ Panel
MANNORI Francesca... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member of the Commissaires’ Panel
MCCORD Andrew.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member of the Commissaires’ Panel
SILVEIRA SIRYDAKIS Elaine. . . . . . . . . . . . Member of the Commissaires’ Panel
DOBBELAERE Guy. . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV/Support Commissaire

REGISTRATIONFOR NATIONAL FEDERATIONS
Online registration begins on 19 August 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 (GMT+2)
UCI website: http://regonline.uci.ch(registration of riders and Sport Directors)
In all cases, the UCI must receive registration applications before the deadline
set out in Article 9.2.004 of the UCI Regulations.
The deadlines for receiving applications are as follows:

FOR WOMEN ELITE, WOMEN JUNIOR, MEN UNDER 23,
MEN JUNIOR (INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL AND ROAD RACE)

4 September 2021................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 (GMT+2)

FOR TEAM TIME TRIAL MIXED RELAY (MEN AND WOMEN)

4 September 2021................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 (GMT+2)
The nations interested in taking part in this event must apply for an invitation
by sending an email to route@uci.ch before 1st June 2021. The selected nations
will be informed individually.

FOR MEN ELITE (INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL AND ROAD RACE)

11 September 2021.................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 (GMT+2)
Riders and Sport Directors registering here will automatically be
registered in the accreditation system.
All other staff and delegation members must apply for accreditation at:
http://uci.getyourevent.online/
Please consult the Accreditations section.

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ACCREDITATIONSMedia/TV/Radio, National Federations, OC, future UCI World Championships
organisers and UCI sponsors can request accreditation directly online:
http://uci.getyourevent.online/
DEADLINES

MEDIA/TV/RADIO
Opening date: 12 July 2021. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 (GMT+2)
Closing date: 4 September 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 (GMT+2)

NATIONAL FEDERATIONS AND ALL OTHERS

Opening date: 19 August 2021
Closing date for members of delegation and staff: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 September 2021 12:00 (GMT+2)

ACCREDITATION CENTRE
AND VEHICLE DELIVERY OFFICE
The Accreditation Centre will be located at:
LEUVENfor road races
Brabanthal
Brabantlaan 1
3001 Leuven

BRUGESfor time trials
VIVES - Campus Brugge
Xaverianenstraat 108200 Bruges

The Vehicle Delivery Office will be located for all events at
Skoda
Leuvensesteenweg 639
Kortenberg(9km from Brussels airport)
A shuttle service between the accreditation centre, the press centre and theheadquarter will be provided as well as between the Brussels airport and thecar park.

OPENING HOURSDATE

ACCREDITATION CENTRESCHEDULE

BRUGESLEUVENVEHICLEDELIVERYOFFICESCHEDULE

Wednesday 15 September 2021

Closed

14 :00 – 18 :00

Thursday 16 September 2021

16:00 – 19:00*

09 :00 – 18 :00

Friday 17 September 2021

09 :00 – 19 :00

09 :00 – 19 :00

Saturday 18 September 2021

09 :00 – 18 :00

Sunday 19 September 2021

08 :30 – 18 :00

Monday 20 September 2021

09 :00 – 18 :00

09 :00 – 18 :00

Tuesday 21 September 2021

09 :00 – 18 :00

09 :00 – 18 :00

Wednesday 22 September 2021

09 :00 – 14 :00

09 :00 – 18 :00
13:00-15:00*
15:00-19:00

Thursday 23 September 2021
Friday 24 September 2021

Closed09 :00 – 18 :00
08 :30 – 18 :00

09 :00 – 19 :00

09 :00 – 18 :00

09 :00 – 18 :00

09 :00 – 18 :00

09 :00 – 18 :00

Sunday 26 September 2021

08:00 – 10 :00

08 :00 – 20 :30

Monday 27 September 2021

Closed08 :00 – 17:00

Saturday 25 September 2021

Closed*OC only
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FLANDERS WAS AWARDED
THE UCI BIKE REGION LABELIN FEBRUARY 2021
Flanders hosted the 2021 UCI Cyclo-Cross
World Championships and will host the UCI Road
World Championships in September 2021.
The Flemish cycling policy plan was adopted in 2016, while a
new strategy for bicycle use will be implemented in the runup to the 2021 UCI Road World Championships, allowing forcollaboration between all governments, knowledge institutes,
social organizations and platforms.
The network of cycling highways in Flanders includes
119 individual routes and a total of 2,650 km, while
investments in cycling infrastructure should
increase to 300 million euro a yearby 2024.

MORE INFORMATION
www.uci.org/cycling-forall/bike-city-label
CONTACT
cyclingforall@uci.ch

UCI BIKE CITY LABELThe UCI’s mission is to develop and promote
cycling as a competitive sport, as a healthy
recreational activity and as a sustainable meansof transport, accessible to all.
The UCI Bike City label recognises cities andregions that not only host major UCI cycling
events but also demonstrate outstanding
commitment to cycling for all.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Covid-19 travel information
In view of the Covid-19-situation, specific safety measures and additional
restrictions are currently in place across Belgium. You will find more detailed
information on this website. For the latest travel advice to our country,
please consult your local authorities.
If you’re travelling to Flanders, Brussels or elsewhere in Belgium fora duration of 48 hours or more, you will need to complete a Passenger
Locator Form, within 48 hours before your arrival in Belgium.
 ealth: In case of emergency, you can dial the pan-European #112
H(equivalent to 911 in the US). For urgent police care, dial #101. For more
information on Belgian medical services, visit Healthcare Belgium
Currency: EURO (€)
Time zone: GMT +02:00
Official languages: French, Dutch, German

Averagetemperatures in September in Flanders: 20° Celsius max /11° Celsius minPhone code: +32
Plug type: Plugs are continental 2-pin round.

Voltage: 220-230 V, 50 Hz eople with disabilities: Flanders is an accessible holiday destination forP
everyone. For more information on travelling with a disability, click here.
For free and tailored information, contact accessible@visitflanders.com or+32 2 504 03 40.

© Kristof Ramon
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CONTACTSORGANISING COMMITEEFLANDERS 2021
General Information: info@flanders2021.com
Press and media: media@flanders2021.com
Hotels information: hotel@flanders2021.com
Website: www.flanders2021.com

UCI
The UCI is at your disposal for any additional information.
Please address all questions and requests to:
MORGANE GAULTIER
Road World Championships and Strategic Sports Projects Manager
E-mail : Morgane.Gaultier@uci.ch© Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
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The UCI is at your disposal for any additional information.

44© Agence Zoom. Cover photo: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com - April 2021.

Tel: +41 24 468 58 11 l Fax. +41 24 468 58 12 l www.uci.org