REGULATION 2017

ART. 1. Organization

The race “Carpathian Couriers Race U-23” is organized by Carpathian Race (adress: 33-100 Tarnów, Kasprowicza 16) and Małopolska Cycling Federation in (address: 31-971 Kraków, Os. Zielone 25); Sport Club „Tatry Bike Team” in (adress: 05981 Vysoké Tatry, Dolný Smokovec 63); Bakony és Balaton Térségi Turisztikai Nonprofit Kft. in (address: 8200 Veszprém, Óváros tér. 2) under the regulations of the International Cycling Union (UCI). Race director: Tomasz Wójcik, tel.: +48 606 319 571, e-mail: [email protected].

Webstite: www.carpathianrace.eu;Contact for the teams: [email protected];Contact for the others: [email protected]

The race will take place on 28 April – 3 May 2018 and will consist of prolog and 6 stages, including one stage divided into two parts.

Co-organizers of the race are in Poland: MZKOL Sp. z o. o., Municipality of Tarnów, Municipality of Nowy Sącz, Municipality of Oświęcim, Municipality of Szczawnica, Municipality of Tuchów, Municipality of Jabłonka and Hydroelectric Power Plant Complex Niedzica; in Slovakia: Municipality of Poprad, Municipality of Trstena, Municipality of Stara Lubovna; in Hungary: Municipality of Veszprem and Municipality of Papa.

ART. 2. Race type

In the race allowed are competitors in category Under 23 (born in 1996 - 1999). The race is registered in the UCI Calendar as the class ME 2.2U. According to UCI regulations article 2.10.031 competitors will gain points for UCI classification: • 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 3, 1, 1, 1 points for first 10 competitors in general classification • 5, 3, 1 points for each stage winners • 1 point for the leader of the general classification.

ART. 3. Participation

Carpathian Couriers Race is open for Professional Continental Teams from organizing countries, maximally 2 Professional Continental Teams from other countiers, Continental Teams, national, regional and club teams according to art. 2.1.005 of UCI regulations. Number of participants in a team is 5. National, regional and club teams need the authorization of their own National Federation for the race. Number of persons accompanying the team cannot exceed 3.

ART. 4. Race headquarters

The race headquarters (Race Office) will be open on 27-th April in Hotel Villa Medici (8200 Veszprém, Kittenberger Kálmán u. 11, Hungary; telefon: +36 88 590 070) from 15.00 – 19.00. Publishing of race numbers will be held in race office 15.00 – 18.45. Team Managers’ Meeting in the presence of the Commissaires Panel will take place according to art. 1.2.087 UCI regulations on April 27 at 19.00 in Hotel Villa Medici.The race office will also be working every day at the start and finish of stages.

ART. 5. Radio Tour

Tomasz Wójcik - general race director | tel. +48 606 319 571 | e-mail: [email protected] | www.carpathianrace.eu

Radio Tour will be working on 48,00 MHZ frequency.

ART. 6. Individual general classification

Classification will be lead according to art. 2.6.013-2.6.015UCI regulations.

ART. 7. Point classification

At the finish of each stage competitors will gain points: 1st place – 20 points, 2nd place – 19 points…… 20th place – 1 point. In case of same amount of points place in the last stage is taken under consideration. Classification will be lead according to art. 2.6.017 UCI regulations.

ART. 8. Mountain classification

On the mountains’ sprints points will be scored as follows: - 1st place 3 points - 2nd place 2 points - 3rd place 1 points Classification will be lead according to UCI regulations art. 2.6.017.

ART.9. Sprint classification

On the route of each stage will be held intermediate sprints where competitors will gain points: - 1st place 3 points - 2nd place 2 points - 3rd place 1 point Classification will be lead according to UCI regulations art. 2.6.017.

ART.10. Classification of competitors 19-20 years

Competitors born in 1999 and 1998 will be situated in this classification.

ART. 11. Team classification

According to art. 2.6.016 UCI regulations team classification will be lead after each day based on 3 best times of team competitors and after the stages based on added team stage times.

ART. 12. The order of jerseys

In case of leading in multiple classifications the order of jerseys is as follows in the statute art. 6 – 10.

ART. 13. Bonuses

Bonuses will be given according to art. 2.6.019 UCI regulations: 1) on intermediate sprints - 3, 2, 1 seconds for 3 best competitors; 2) on stage finishes - 10, 6, 4 seconds for 3 best competitors.

ART. 14. Time limit

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Time limit is 10% with maximum of 15 minutes. It is in force in the whole distance of the stage. Time limit might be changed by the panel of judges with agreement of the organizer according to the art. 2.6.032.

ART.15. Neutral technical service

Organizer ensures 3 neutral vehicles with standard equipment.

ART. 16. Antidoping control

The UCI antidoping regulations are entirely applicable to the event. Moreover and in conformity with the law of Hungary, Slovakia and Poland, the nationals law and antidoping regulations are applicable in addition to the UCI antidoping regulations.

ART. 17. Official ceremonies

According to art. 1.2.112 UCI regulations for the decoration 15 minutes after arrival to the finish after each stage 3 best competitors in the stage, leaders of individual, mountain and sprint classifications oblige to report.

15 minutes before the start of each stage (except 1st) will take place presentation of leaders point classification, competitors 19-20 years old classification and team classification.

Before the start of each stage will take place signing the start list. It will be combined with the presentation of teams, so teams should appear on it entirely.

ART. 18. Penalties

Penalties according to UCI regulations.

ART. 19. Accommodation and meals

Organizer assures accommodation and meals for the teams from April 27 (supper) to May 3 (lunch) at organizer’s costs.

ART. 20. Safety of riders

Race will be played in limited road traffic - lateral and opposite traffic is closed for the time of passage of the leading riders and peloton. Riders behind the main group are obligated to ride at the right side of the road according to traffic rules. Race participants need to include self insurance and vehicles insurance on their own.

ART. 21. Prizes

LIST OF PRIZES (in euro)

place stage Individual general classification

1 960 1 440

2 480 720

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3 240 360

4 120 180

5 96 144

6 72 108

7 72 108

8 48 72

9 48 72

10 24 36

11 24 36

12 24 36

13 24 36

14 24 36

15 24 36

16 20 36

17 24 36

18 24 36

19 24 36

20 24 36

całość 2 400 3 600

PRIZES IN SPECIAL AND TEAM CLASSIFICATIONS (in euro)

PLACE euro 1 150 2 100 3 50 best team 300

PRIZES OVERALL (in euro)

stages 1-6 2 400 x 6 14 400

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general classification 3 600 3 600 special classifications 300 x 4 1 200 team classification 300 x 1 300 overall - 19 500

Tax according to law of country

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Tomasz Wójcik - general race director | tel. +48 606 319 571 | e-mail: [email protected] | www.carpathianrace.eu