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2.2.015 Event safety manager
The organiser shall appoint an event safety manager as part of its organisation staff,
whose role is defined in the organisers’ guide to road events as published by the UCI.
The event safety manager will assess the risks of the event and oversee the observance
of the safety regulations set out by both the national authorities and the sporting
authorities (UCI, National Federation, etc.).
The organiser shall ensure that the event safety manager has a good knowledge of the
organisation and safety procedures of cycling events. The organiser shall also make sure
that the event safety manager has the relevant regulatory training that could be
requested to carry out his or her duties.
The course
In general, the course of a road race is defined by the paved road available to road traffic.
Riders cannot leave the prescribed course, as per article 1.2.064.
The organiser will physically mark the course (with barriers, tape, etc.) when it is very
likely for riders to deviate from it, intentionally or not, for instance when the course is
lined by a sidewalk/pavement, a path or a cycle path separated by edges, a verge or a
difference in road level that can be easily crossed.
The organiser shall, by way of signs, give sufficient prior notice of any obstacle that he
can reasonably be expected to know or anticipate and that presents an abnormal security
risk for riders and attendants.
Hence, the organiser shall in particular take care to ensure the lighting of tunnels so that
it is possible, at all points in the tunnel and at its entrance, to make out a car number
plate at 10 metres and a dark-coloured car at 50 metres with the naked eye.
For stage races, the organiser will systematically indicate in the daily communiqué of the
organisation any important information concerning the safety of the next day's stage, for
the benefit of the teams, riders and followers.
The use of unpaved roads
If an organiser wishes to include unpaved roads in an event, the UCI must be informed
at the time of registering the event on the calendar. Furthermore, the organiser shall
make every effort to ensure the safety of the riders, spectators and race followers and hat the event runs smoothly in sporting terms and with regards to the equitable treatment
of participants. In particular, the organiser shall:
- provide the teams with a detailed description of the relevant sections (length,
type of surface, degree of difficulty of each section, road width, etc.), if
necessary providing photos or videos;
- ensure that the course can be traversed at all times (weather conditions, etc.)
by a road bicycle as defined by Chapter III of Part I of the UCI Regulations;
- ensure the safety of the course (maintenance, sweeping and stabilising the
surface, protective measures, signage, etc.);
- ensure that the following vehicles are suitable for the course and that the drivers
have the necessary skills.
The UCI may refuse to register an event on the calendar and/or refuse the inclusion of
an unpaved section.
(N) The elements referred to in the present article shall be indicated in the race
programme – technical guide. For one-day races, they shall also be especially mentioned
during the meeting of sports directors.
Lead vehicle
The organiser shall have an inspection vehicle lead the race, in which the event safety
manager (or another person designated by the latter) shall travel, to point out any
possible obstacles and intervene if necessary.
Inflatable structures
(N) From 1st January 2022, inflatable structures on the road or crossing the road are
prohibited, except in order to mark the position of the start line.
(N) Between 1st January 2018 and 1st January 2022, inflatable structures on the road or
crossing the road are permitted only to mark the location of the start line, the last
kilometre of the race and the finish line, subject to the following requirements:
- The structure must be equipped with two generators as well as two blowers
working simultaneously; the structure must be maintained in a stable position
even in case one of the two generators fails;
- At least one technician must stay on alert close to the structure in order to
intervene if a problem occurs;
- At least one of the two blowers must be operated by a petrol generator;
- Petrol must be available in the immediate vicinity of the structure;
- The structure must be secured to at least 10 anchor points.
(text modified on 1.01.03; 1.01.18; 1.01.19; 11.02.20; 8.02.21).
Evaluation of the event route
2.2.016 The UCI may use the services of independent experts to evaluate the safety and
compliance of the route. The UCI collects essential information from the organisers for
this purpose and/or mandates an independent expert to collect the essential
information directly from the organisers. The information collected may include videos
of the route, the route layout in GPX format and any other information as deemed
relevant by the UCI. The result of the evaluation of the event route by the UCI or the
appointed independent expert may be communicated by the UCI to the organiser so
that the latter can implement any corrective actions required
2.2.017 (N) A zone of at least 300 metres before and 100 metres after the finishing line shall be
protected by barriers. Any situation in which it is impossible to respect the distance of
100 metres after the finish (without materially affecting safety) in particular at a mountain
top finish, requires the organiser to install the maximum number of barriers possible
according to the topography of the site. This decision is taken under the organiser's
responsibility.
In addition, this 400-meter zone shall be accessible exclusively to representatives of the
organiser, riders, paramedical assistants, sports directors and accredited press
personnel.
The 400 metres of barriers thus formed must be continuous and the barriers firmly
attached to each other. No gaps are allowed (in particular at the finish line). A gate
system must be installed at least 100 metres after the finish line to allow organisation
personnel to pass through the barriers.
The use of lightweight barriers (e.g. plastic) to cordon off the event route is prohibited,
including after the finish line. The barriers must be weighted down so that they do not
move in strong winds or when subject to pressure by spectators or other forces.
The event safety manager shall pay special attention to the final section of the race route,
and the final hundredth meters before the finish in particular and shall ensure that the
safety conditions are observed. This is especially important for events likely to finish in
bunch sprints.
(text modified on 1.04.21).
2.2.018 In no case can the UCI be held responsible for any defects in the course or accidents
that may occur.

Chapter XII RACE INCIDENTS AND SPECIFIC INFRINGEMENTS BY
ORGANISERS ............................................................................................................100
§ 1 Race incidents in the context of road events.....................................................100
§ 2 Specific infringements by organisers of road events .........................................127

4 Event safety
4.1 Infringements or non-compliance with obligations relating to medical provision and in particular:
- obligations relating to establishing a medical service;
- implementing mobile resources during the race and arrangements for rapid transfers to hospital;
- obligation to communicate the list of hospitals contacted by the organiser to the teams.
Fine of CHF 10,000 to 50,000
4.2 Infringements or non-compliance with obligations relating to event safety and in particular:
- obligation to provide sufficient security staff to ensure the safety of the race;
- obstacle or danger that is not indicated or not made sufficiently safe;
- race route not entirely closed and road traffic not stopped on the route;
- obstacles representing a risk and tunnels not indicated or insufficiently lit;
- obligations relating to the protection of the race route by the appropriate use of barriers;
- race route used by vehicles or persons other than riders or following vehicles during a time trial.
Fine of CHF 10,000 to 50,000

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Annex B Protocol for discussions regarding extreme weather and the
riders’ safety during events
Background
A working group made up of representatives from the UCI, riders (CPA), teams (AIGCP)
and organisers (AIOCC) agreed an action plan in the event of extreme weather
conditions or concerns or an incident relating to rider’s safety during events.
The group considered the health and safety of the riders to be the absolute priority.
This document forms an integral part of the UCI Regulations and is applied in accordance
with article 2.2.029 bis.
Convening a meeting
The meeting is convened at the request of any of the appointed representatives (see the
section on “Appointment of representatives” below) or by the UCI through the President
of the Commissaires’ Panel.
Meeting
The meeting shall be held in a suitable environment and in a formal manner. Participants
shall take part in a constructive spirit and shall listen to the views of others while
employing common sense, taking into account the interests of all stakeholders and
preserving the good image of the sport of cycling.
A concise summary of the meeting shall be drawn up by the President of the
Commissaires’ Panel and sent to the UCI along with the race report.
Problems
The protocol involves the compulsory convening of a meeting of stakeholders (see the
section on “Appointment of representatives” below) when:
- extreme weather conditions are anticipated prior to the start of a stage or race.
The extreme weather conditions that could lead to such a meeting include:
1. Freezing rain;
2. Accumulation of snow on the road;
3. Strong wind;
4. Extreme temperatures;
5. Poor visibility;
6. Air pollution.
- an issue regarding the course or the organisation of the event or stage
represents a risk to the riders’ safety. The following issues may lead to the
convening of a meeting:
1. Failings relating to the safety of the course (surfaces, obstacles, protective
measures and barriers, signage, lighting, descents, narrow roads,
bridges, etc.);
2. The intrusion of vehicles or individuals onto the course;
3. Specific failings in the final kilometres of an event (road width, protective
measures and barriers, final bends, positioning of photographers, etc.);
4. Failure to control spectators (behaviour, crowd management, smoke
bombs, etc.);
5. Failings relating to the movement of vehicles in the race convoy.

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Decisions
Depending on the problems encountered, and after discussions by the stakeholders, the
following actions may be decided for the forthcoming event or stages:
1. No action;
2. Change of the location or time of the start or finish;
3. Change of the course or neutralisation of a section of the stage/race;
4. Reinforcing safety arrangements for the course and organisation;
5. Any other corrective measure or action adopted by the stakeholders in
compliance with the UCI Regulations;
6. Cancellation of the stage/race.
If stakeholders cannot reach a consensus by the end of the meeting, the organiser, in
agreement with the President of the Commissaires’ Panel, shall decide the actions to be
taken.
As far as possible and subject to the legislation applicable in the country in which the
event is being held, decisions shall be taken or confirmed by the morning of the race (or
relevant stage) and in all cases before the start.
Appointment of representatives
The meeting of stakeholders shall have the following participants:
- President of the Commissaires’ Panel,
- Organiser’s representatives:
- Race Director or representative appointed by the Race Director;
- Race Doctor;
- Head of Safety.
- Teams’ representative appointed by the AIGCP from the Sport Directors
involved in the event(1);
- Riders’ representative appointed by the CPA(2);
- UCI representative if attending the event.
(1) The teams’ representative appointed by the AIGCP will make himself or herself known to the
President of the Commissaires’ Panel of the event, at the latest by the start of the Sport Directors’
meeting. If a teams’ representative is not appointed by the AIGCP, this representative will be
appointed during the Sport Directors meeting.
(2) The riders’ representative appointed by the CPA will make himself or herself known to the
President of the Commissaires’ Panel of the event, at the latest by the start of the Sport Directors’
meeting. If a riders’ representative is not appointed by the CPA, this representative will be
appointed by the President of the Commissaires’ Panel (with the agreement of the rider
concerned).
Riders’ and teams’ representatives must be present throughout the event in order to be
able to attend the meeting in person.
Representatives shall act in the collective interest of the parties that they represent;
before adopting a position, representatives shall consult a sufficient number of the parties
who they represent and who may have contrary opinions or interests. They shall present
recommendations, opinions and proposals based on their experience.
Responsibilities
The procedures provided for herein are without prejudice to the responsibility of the
organiser established in articles 1.2.032 and 1.2.035 of the UCI Regulations.
(text modified on 3.06.16; 1.01.18; 11.02.20).