Out of bounds festival is the name of a world class bike weekend, that unites the mercedesbenz uci mountain bike world cup in downhill with an awesome supporting program. If you race in elite uci races, make sure that you meet the new uci rules covering eligibility for this championship race. Usac cycling is not going to enforce uci rules fully. Fine for training but dont expect to be permitted to race on them. British riders are back in action this weekend as the 2018 mercedesbenz uci mountain bike world cup continues in the czech republic. Among other things, points help riders earn better starting positions in top mountain bike races. The union cycliste internationale uci, the worlds governing body in the sport of bicycle racing, classifies races according to a rating scale the rating is represented by a code made of two or three parts and indicates both the type or style of race the first part, and its importance or difficulty the second and third parts, lower being harder. On here you will find all the available information regarding registering mtb teams. The uci have confirmed the schedule for the 2017 mountain bike world cup and have annouced regulation changes to next years downhill competition in order to reduce the number of competitors. All reference materials for ews, uci and antidoping regulations and educational. No previous snow biking experience is needed to compete in the stage race. A rule book o at very least, you need the current version of the uci mountain bike rules. Although rarely used in mtb, except for stage races, special regulations for. Highlights dhi men elite 2015 uci mtb world championships.
Next to side events to participate in and a large expo area, more highlights will be waiting. First uci race on the snow announced for 2017 canadian. The accreditation delivery will take place in the race office in nives square right near the finish area. The snow bike festival in the swiss alps will use uci mountain bike stage race rules. Mountain bike racing shortened mtb or atb racing is the competitive cycle sport discipline of mountain biking held on offroad terrain. Proper interpretation of these rules are the responsibility of the rider. We all ride small wheels dj bikes, etc when its time to party, and big. In mountain bike races, however, proper etiquette is a little different. Dh1 april 1112 lourdes france dh2 june 67 fort william great britain dh3 june 14 leogang austria dh4 july 45 lenzerheide switzerland. Nove mesto plays host to the third world cup crosscountry round of the season with a number of great britain cycling team riders set for the start line. The uci mountain bike world championships are the world championship events for mountain bike racing in the disciplines of cross country, downhill, and fourcross. They are organized by the union cycliste internationale uci, the governing body of world cycling the first three finishers in each discipline at the world championships are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals. Race points are administered by the union cycliste internationale, known as the uci, which is the worlds governing body for the sport. Im sure accountants hate closing the end of the year books but it is part of the job.
The amendments are designed to simplify commissaires checks before the start of races and ensure uniformity from one race to the next. I assume it is but im not sure because i have noticed that some bikes have a uci logo on them. Uci approved frames and wheels list bike world news. How the uci bike race is changing richmond the pack rides in a tunnel during the mens road race at the elite mens road race of the 2009 uci cycling road world championships in.
Mountain bike overview union cycliste internationale uci. The first mountain bike competitions were held in california usa in the early eighties. General regulations these regulations are based mainly on the uci mountain bike regulations. In principle, we believe that riders benefit more from consistent application of the international rules for the sport, rather than by having a separate provincial rulebook. Sign up for our newsletter to get canadian cycling magazines top reads sent to your inbox. All other under 23 riders must race the world cup season in the. As on the road, there is then a number to indicate the importance of the race in terms of prize money and uci points on offer, and most mountain bike races are.
Uci legal bikes and how to know if your bike is legal. Tires that are obviously way outside the rules, like any mountain bike tire in the uci 33mm or uci light 35mm tiers. All you need is a working mountain bike, a helmet, a dollop of fitness and youre a race number away from lining up for your first race. The race varies from 1 h 20 minutes to 1 h 40 minutes depending on the. Mountain biking northern californias best 100 trails. Uci 4x world championships presented by mercedesbenz. Procedures common to all mountain bike disciplines 5a1. Uci cycling regulations 1 mountain bike e11 part 4 mountain bike races version on 1. Cycling bc generally uses the canadian cycling association cca and uci competition rules with very little modification to govern its races. There was a huge build up to that race because it was the first uci. In this section you will find all the regulations governing uci activities and competitions, in particular the different regulations for each discipline, the antidoping regulations and the disciplinary regulations. Uci, race organisers, teams and riders set to meet on wednesday to discuss 2020 road calendar.
Crosscountry races are held over undulating circuits with technical descents, forest roads, rocky paths and obstacles of 4 to 6 km. What does the uci sticker on your bike actually mean. The uci regulations establish the rules of cycling while keeping abreast of the sports evolution and development. Find here all the mountain bike events in the world. Practical guide for commissaires in mountain bike events. Usa cycling uci tire width rules for the cyclocross. Everyone knows or should know the imba trail etiquette guidelines for making mountain biking fun and sustainable. Coach chris kilmurray weighs in on 2019 uci mtb rulebook.
As an introduction, it is important to stress that this booklet is not a rule book, but like. Have you ever looked at the small white uci logo on your road race bike and wondered why it is there and what it means. The swiss womens pro cycling team has announced that both of its title sponsors have withdrawn payments to the team. In dh and enduro events, riders are allowed to run two different wheel sizes on the. Uci mtb marathon series the outeniqua xtreme george, western cape, south africa. Also in nives square there will be the race office.
The first uci mountain bike world cup series took place in 1988. The 2015 downhill world cup calendar has just been published and two new venues are on the books for next year. Follow josh bryceland great britain on his way down in hafjell what an inccredible run get well soon. Where these rules may be inconsistent with uci regulations for whatever reason, the uci rules will hold precedence. Mountain bike calendar union cycliste internationale uci. About moutain bike union cycliste internationale uci. Here is a short explanation of mountain bike race etiquette that may help you enjoy the racing season. Our favorite mountainbike performances, from ned overend to sam hill. The rule change that was floated, last year, that mandated at least one man be on a uci cyclocross team has been wiped from the record, which is a good thing and preserves the opportunity to have allwomen teams. Based on the contributions of numerous parties in particular national federations, teams, riders and organisers the agenda 2022 outlines the union cycliste internationale s uci s action strategy as well as different measures it intends to introduce during the mandate of its president david lappartient. Mountain biking northern californias best 100 trails delaine fragnoli, robin stuart on.
Riders registration for the 2015 mtb marathon world. The traditional uci cyclocross team that must have a minimum of three riders and at least one woman remains on the books. The union cycliste internationale uci recognised the discipline relatively late in 1990, when it sanctioned the world championships in durango, colorado. The uci union cycliste internationale, cycle sports world governing body has emailed bike suppliers about clarifications to time trial bike setup and changes to the implementation of rules governing rider position. Uci 2019 mtb rule book road bicycle racing human powered. There are so few ucisanctioned multiday mountain bike races that its very rare to see anything but e after a mountain bike race name. All equipment bicycles, uniforms and accessories must comply with uci regulations. Races for junior 1718, u23, or elite riders that are national championships or used to select riders for national teams or international competition shall use uci rules.
Enduro world series international mountain bike series. The latest update to the uci approved frame and wheel list. The uci union cyclist internationale is the governing body cycle racing whether its road racing, mountain biking or bmx. Had he been able to keep riding in iran, solouksaran would have likely been a salaried rider by this time. With the seasonlong points race of the 2016 uci mountain bike world cup presented by shimano behind them, elite downhill racers prepare for the biggest race of the year when val di sole, italy. Cycling south africa is the governing body for cycling in south africa. Mountain bikers have suggested a new way of getting access to one of the far norths premier bike parks. The orca aero is the aero version of their allaround race bike, the orca. Crosscountry olympic, downhill, fourcross, crosscountry marathon category. Revision of the regulations is the responsibility of the college of commissaires in collaboration with the technical director. Getting into mountain bike crosscountry racing is extremely accessible and one of the easiest ways to dabble in the world of mountain bike racing. Based on the contributions of numerous parties in particular national federations, teams, riders and organisers the agenda 2022 outlines the union cycliste internationale s ucis action strategy as well as different measures it intends to introduce during the mandate of its president david lappartient.
Uci womens team biglakatusha faces an uncertain future. The mountain bike disciplines comprise the following formats. I know i have to get a usac license to race, but i more confused by the uci guidelines for bikes. Australian mary grigson, riding for her new sponsor gary fishersaab, won her firstever world cup mountain bike race sunday with a dominant performance in the opening round of the tissotuci. The usa cycling rule book aims to provide consistent competition guidelines, and ensure. The official mountain bike calendar from the union cycliste internationale uci. Mountain bike rankings union cycliste internationale uci. Riders should however have mountain biking experience and at least average. For the most part these are clinchers used for gravel cycling, its unlikely such tires will be given a pass at a national championship event.