A couple of days ago, I saw that there's a Beijing Road Cycling League in Beijing, organized by Beijing Lightning! I took a close look and it’s really professional. Friends who are interested can come to Beijing and give it a try. Since this competition lasts quite a while, anyone with time can come and have a go. Even if you don’t want to compete, you can still come and check out the atmosphere of a professional race!
[attach]1438088[/attach]I. Purpose
In order to break the situation where Beijing lacks its own brand in road cycling, and to provide cyclists with a competitive platform, this event draws on mature international competition experiences and formats (such as introducing team and wildcard systems), combining them with the current state of road cycling in Beijing to launch the Beijing Road Cycling League. Through meticulous race organization, setting fixed race times and locations, and using a combination of individual and team events, the league aims to promote the development of road cycling in Beijing, improve the overall level of the sport, and narrow the gap with more developed regions.
II. Organizing Committee
Lightning Beijing, Beijing Road Cycling League Organizing Committee
III. Sponsors
Lightning China
IV. Media Coverage
Dongfanghong Sports Network
V. Competition Types
Road cycling races with interactive games interspersed on-site
VI. Details
(I) Race Schedule and Plan
(II) Registration, Insurance, and Inquiry
(III) Points, Advancement, and Rules
(IV) Race Conduct and Order
(V) Award Setup
(I) Race Schedule Plan
1. General Principles
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The route is planned reasonably to ensure the safety of the event
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Increase the variety of race types
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Leverage the advantage of hosting locally to showcase the event
2. Race Dates
From March 23, 2013 to November 9, 2013, a total of twelve races are scheduled. For details, please refer to the "Race Schedule";
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3. In the event of severe weather or other force majeure factors, the organizing committee reserves the right to postpone or cancel the race;
4. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify the route and race distance;
5. If a race date coincides with a major event (such as a cycling festival or carnival), it may be postponed by one day to be held on a Sunday;
6. Historical temperature references for the same period can be found in the "Temperature Chart".
7. The race route map will be announced separately.
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(II) Registration and Insurance Disclaimer Ensure competition safety and stable order. Achieve reasonable division of skill levels and intense competition. Maintain transparent procedures and fair, impartial results. Implement reasonable grouping to encourage team development. Increase the number of participants in the league and enhance the quality and entertainment value of the competition.
1. Competition Registration Rules
(1) Participants must register at designated bike shops. Registration and payment information will be published in the announcement.
(2) The general registration deadline is 7 days before the start of the race. Unless otherwise specified, on-site registration is not accepted.
(3) Participants must have valid 999 insurance that has not expired. Those without insurance will not be allowed to register; other types of insurance are not valid.
(4) First-time registrants must present valid identification and a valid 999 insurance document, fill in their real name, age, ID number or passport number, phone number, emergency contact number, sign the competition disclaimer, receive a race number plate and number plate holder, race bib, and pay the relevant competition fees.
(5) For non-first-time registrants, registration requires providing at least two of the following: race number plate, name, phone number, or ID number, and paying the relevant competition fees. The organizing committee is obliged to keep participants' personal information confidential, but the real name will be made public on the results sheet.
(6) Participants under 18 years of age at the time of registration must have their parent or guardian read, agree to, and sign the disclaimer provided by the Beijing Road Cycling League. Parents or guardians may submit a written notice to the organizing committee to withdraw their ward’s eligibility to compete, and such withdrawal will take effect upon receipt of the written notice by the organizing committee.
(7) Race check-in. Check-in must be done with the race number plate; those without a number plate will not be allowed to check in or participate in the race. Check-in must be completed 30 minutes before the race start. Participants who have checked in must wear the check-in wristband; those without a wristband are not allowed to compete.
(8) Team registration requires submitting all participating riders’ information at once. Changes to the team lineup can be notified to the organizing committee up to 3 days before the race start.
2. Registration Fees
(1) The full season consists of twelve races. The first three are qualifying races, seven are official races, and there are also two invitational races, which do not accept individual registrations.
(2) The registration fee for a single race is 20 yuan per person.
(3) Female participants are exempt from the registration fee but must still go through the registration process.
(4) Official first registration begins on February 23, and the registration location will be announced separately.
3. Competition Insurance
(1) The league organizers can register participants for 999 insurance on their behalf.
(2) For details about the insurance, please consult an insurance advisor or check online; the organizing committee is not responsible for explaining insurance details.
(3) Insurance claims must be handled directly by the participant with the insurance company.
(4) Information related to the insurance will be published online.
(5) First-time registration requires presenting proof of insurance, and each race participation requires bringing the insurance card.
4. Competition Process
(1) First-time registration involves filling out the registration form, taking a photo, presenting the 999 insurance document, paying the fee, and receiving the race number plate, number plate holder, and race bib.
(2) For non-first-time registration, present the ID number, number plate number, and pay the fee.
(3) Race check-in requires presenting the number plate and receiving the check-in wristband. A deposit of 100 yuan is required for using the timing device, and the device will be issued upon payment.
(4) The start line check will verify the check-in wristband.
(5) The race begins.
(6) Upon completion, results are announced, and the timing device is returned.
(7) The race concludes.
Appendix. Disclaimer
Legal Liability Exemption and Waiver of Rights Statement:
In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the 2013 Lightning-Beijing Road Cycling League series events (including all activities and competitions within the events) and related activities (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Event”), and the opportunity to compete for Event honors, prize money, awards, etc., I, _____, in my own name and on behalf of my successors, heirs, assigns, executors, managers, spouse, and next of kin:
(1) Acknowledge that I am fully aware of the risks of injury or death (including financial and other related losses) associated with participating in the Event, which may arise from my own actions, omissions, or negligence, or those of others, or due to unfamiliarity with the condition of the Event’s equipment, facilities, props, or venue, or the rules of such events or activities.
(2) Assume all risks of personal injury (including all medical or hospitalization expenses), permanent or partial disability, death, and damage to or loss of my property resulting from or arising out of my participation in the Event.
(3) Agree not to bring any lawsuit or make any claim for damages for personal injury, property loss, or death against any and all sponsors, promoters, organizers, co-organizers, hosts, and venue operators of the Event arising from my participation in the Event.
(4) Agree to waive, release, discharge, and relinquish all liability of any and all sponsors, promoters, organizers, co-organizers, hosts, venue operators, and their respective officers, employees, and agents for any and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, demands, or other causes of action arising out of or resulting from my participation in the Event, whether caused by the negligence of the foregoing parties or otherwise.
(5) Consent that all photographs, images, films, videos, and audiovisual materials related to my participation in the Event shall belong to the Event organizing committee, and agree that the Event organizing committee may use such photographs, images, films, videos, and audiovisual materials.
I certify that I have fully read, understood, and agreed to the above conditions.
Participant Name: ID Type: Participant Signature:
Age at Time of Competition: ID Number: Date:
(III) Points, Promotion, and Rules
1. Principles for Establishing League Points and Promotion/Demotion System
2. General Provisions
(1) Rider Categories. All riders will be placed into one of the following categories, where the lower the number, the higher the rider’s level: 3, 2, 1; if there is a large number of riders, it may be expanded to: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
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(2) The organizing committee reserves the right to modify and manage all rules and individual eligibility, and retains final interpretive authority. Changes and reasons will be published on the Event website.
(3) Any detailed changes to a rider’s points or category will be publicly displayed on the Event website and available for all riders to view.
(4) Riders holding higher qualifications may participate in events of equal or lower qualification levels. For example: a CAT2-qualified rider may participate in CAT3 and CAT2 events; a CAT1-qualified rider may participate in CAT3, CAT2, and CAT1 events. However, participating in events below one’s qualification will not count toward rankings or earn any points.
(5) Riders specially invited by the organizing committee may directly enter any category group, with final interpretive authority reserved by the organizing committee.
(6) Invitational events refer to competitions that only riders specifically invited by the Event organizing committee may attend.
(7) Women may participate in any men’s category events as long as their ability meets the requirements. The principle applies starting from CAT3, while other categories require approval from the organizing committee.
3. Grouping Competition Plan
(1) There is no initial grouping in the league; the first three races will determine the grouping structure.
(2) Three grouping races will be held: an individual time trial, a hill climb race, and a circuit race.
(3) The top two highest-scoring races will be combined to determine the grouping basis.
(4) Establish group size standards based on a percentage of participants or a percentage of competitive ability. (For example: number of people = average of the maximum number of participants in two races [(X1+X2)/2] multiplied by XX percentage)
(5) The qualifying rounds offer single-stage rewards.
4. Group Stage Scoring Rules
(1) The first three individual time trials, hill climbs, and circuit races are designated as group stages.
(2) For individual time trials and hill climbs, scoring is based on the percentage of the finisher’s ranking, which serves as the score for that race. For example: if 50 riders participate, the first-place rider gets 2% (2 points), the second-place rider gets 4% (4 points), and so on.
For flat races and circuit races, group scoring is applied. For finishers, the median ranking of the group members is used to calculate the percentage, which becomes the score for all members of that group. For example: if 50 riders participate and the group crossing the line is ranked 10th to 20th, [(10+20)/2]/50 = 30%, so all members of the group receive 30 points.
(3) Riders who miss the race, withdraw midway, or DNF (Did Not Finish) receive a score calculated at 100%, i.e., 100 points.
(4) After the group stages, the two best (i.e., lowest) scores are selected, and these two scores are added together to determine the ranking. Lower scores rank higher.
5. Main Race Scoring Rules. Category 3—Beginner/Qualifying Group, abbreviated as CAT3
(1) The league officially begins scoring from the 4th race; scores from previous group stages are reset to zero.
(2) All riders participating for the first time are, in principle, only eligible for CAT3 and can only compete in CAT3-level races.
(3) Year-end rankings are reset to zero after scoring, and the points serve as the basis for promotion to CAT2. No teams are formed in this category.
(4) Finish rewards points. Riders who finish the race receive 1 personal point (including group stages); riders who do not finish, miss the race, or DNF receive no points.
(5) Individual time trial and mass-start race single-stage points
Rider base 5–10: top 3 riders score 3, 2, 1 points respectively
Rider base 11–20: top 6 riders score 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points respectively
Rider base 21–50: top 7 riders score 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points respectively
Rider base 50+: top 9 riders score 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points respectively
(6) Mass-start race hill climb points
Each hill climb point counts as 1 personal point and is added to the rider’s total score.
Rider base 5–10: top 1 rider scores 1 point
Rider base 11–20: top 2 riders score 2, 1 points respectively
Rider base 21–50: top 3 riders score 3, 2, 1 points respectively
Rider base 50+: top 4 riders score 4, 3, 2, 1 points respectively
(7) Circuit race single-stage points
Rider base 5–10: top 3 riders score 3, 2, 1 points respectively
Rider base 11–20: top 4 riders score 4, 3, 2, 1 points respectively
Rider base 21–50: top 5 riders score 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points respectively
Rider base 50+: top 6 riders score 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points respectively
(8) Circuit race sprint points
One sprint point is counted as one personal point and added to the rider's individual points for that stage.
Rider base of 5–10: only the top 1 rider earns 1 point.
Rider base of 11–20: the top 2 riders earn points of 2 and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 21–50: the top 3 riders earn points of 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 50+: the top 4 riders earn points of 4, 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
(9) Promotion Rules
a) Once a rider reaches 20 personal points, they may apply to the organizing committee to be promoted to CAT2, which must be approved. Whether to submit an application for promotion is up to the rider; upon promotion, CAT3 points will be reset to zero.
b) Riders who finish in the top three in two consecutive races will be compulsorily promoted to CAT2, and their CAT3 points will be reset to zero.
c) Riders who have achieved top 20 individual or team results in well-known domestic amateur races may apply to the organizing committee and, upon approval, be directly promoted to CAT2, with their CAT3 points reset to zero.
(10) CAT3 personal points serve only as a basis for promotion.
(11) Both climbing and sprint points are combined into personal points.
(12) Rewards. Only the top three riders in CAT3 receive rewards per stage.
6. Official Race Points Rules. Category 2 — Intermediate Group, abbreviated as CAT2
(1) Year-end points rankings are reset to zero at the end of the year. Points serve as the basis for promotion to CAT1. This group allows participation under team names.
(2) Finish Reward Points. Riders who complete the race earn 1 personal point (including group races). Riders who do not finish, are absent, or DNF receive no points.
(3) Time Trial and Mass Start Stage Points
Rider base of 5–10: the top 3 riders earn points of 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 11–20: the top 6 riders earn points of 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 21–50: the top 7 riders earn points of 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 50+: the top 9 riders earn points of 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
(4) Mass Start Stage Climbing Points
One climbing point is counted as one personal point and added to the rider's individual points for that stage.
Rider base of 5–10: the top 1 rider earns 1 point.
Rider base of 11–20: the top 2 riders earn points of 2 and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 21–50: the top 3 riders earn points of 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 50+: the top 4 riders earn points of 4, 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
(5) Circuit Race Stage Points
Rider base of 5–10: the top 3 riders earn points of 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 11–20: the top 4 riders earn points of 4, 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
Rider base of 21–50: the top 5 riders earn points of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 respectively.
There are 50+ riders in the base pool, with points awarded to the top 6 riders as follows: 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
(6) Sprint Points in Circuit Races
Each sprint point is counted as 1 personal point and added to the rider’s individual stage score.
When the rider base pool is between 5–10, only the top 1 rider is awarded 1 point.
When the rider base pool is between 11–20, the top 2 riders are awarded 2 and 1 points respectively.
When the rider base pool is between 21–50, the top 3 riders are awarded 3, 2, and 1 points respectively.
When the rider base pool is 50+, the top 4 riders are awarded 4, 3, 2, and 1 points respectively.
(7) Teammate Points
To encourage team participation and cooperation among teammates, riders competing as part of a team will receive teammate points. The method for calculating teammate points is to take the highest score (excluding climbing and sprint points) earned by any rider of that category within the same team in the event, then divide that score by the number of riders from the same team competing in the same category during that event. These teammate points are distributed among all team members (including the rider themselves) who are representing their team in the same category during that race. Once distributed, they are added to the individual’s total points. Riders competing individually do not receive teammate points.
(8) Promotion Rules
a) Riders who reach 30 personal points may apply to the organizing committee for promotion to CAT 1. The committee may deny the request. Upon approval, the rider will be promoted to CAT 1 and their CAT 2 points will be reset to zero.
b) Once a rider reaches 40 personal points, they may apply to the organizing committee for promotion to CAT 1, which must be approved. It is up to the rider whether to submit an application. Upon promotion, CAT 2 points will be reset to zero.
Riders who finish in the top three in two consecutive races will be automatically promoted to CAT 1, and their CAT 2 points will be reset to zero.
d) Riders who have placed in the top five in at least five CAT 2 races (with 30 or more participants per race) may apply to the organizing committee for promotion to CAT 1. Upon approval, they will be promoted to CAT 1 and their CAT 2 points will be reset to zero.
e) Riders who have achieved a top 10 individual or team result in a nationally recognized amateur race within the past two years may apply to the organizing committee for promotion to CAT 1. Upon approval, they will be promoted to CAT 1 and their CAT 2 points will be reset to zero.
(9) Demotion Rules
Riders wishing to be demoted must submit a demotion application to the organizing committee with a detailed explanation. Applications will be carefully reviewed and, if approved, the rider will be demoted to CAT 3 and their CAT 2 points will be reset to zero.
(10) Annual Rankings of Personal Points and Awards
a) Total Personal Points: The best six individual race results will be summed to determine the rider’s total seasonal score.
b) In case of a tie in total score, priority will be given to the number of stage wins. The rider with more stage wins ranks higher. If the number of wins is the same, the number of second-place finishes will be compared, and so on.
c) Leader Jerseys. Only CAT 2 and CAT 1 categories have leader jerseys. The rider with the highest cumulative personal points wears the yellow jersey, the rider with the highest cumulative sprint points wears the green jersey, and the rider with the highest mountain points wears the polka-dot jersey.
(11) Annual Rankings and Awards for Climbing and Sprint Points
(12) Annual Rankings and Awards for Team Points
(13) CAT 2 Stage Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be rewarded. Year-end awards will be given to the top 3 riders based on personal points, the top rider in mountain points, the top rider in sprint points, and the top team in team points.
7. Official Race Point Rules. Category 1 – Advanced Group, abbreviated as CAT 1
(1) CAT 1 is the highest level and is temporarily closed due to an immature rider base. It will open when conditions are right.
(2) Points will be reset to zero at the end of the annual ranking. This group allows team participation.
(3) Finish Rewards. Riders who complete the race (including category races) will be awarded 1 personal point. Riders who do not finish, miss the race, or are DNF (Did Not Finish) will not receive points.
(4) Time Trial and Mass Start Stage Points
When the rider base pool is between 5–10, the top 3 riders are awarded 3, 2, and 1 points respectively.
For a rider base of 11-20, the top 6 will be scored with points of 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 21-50, the top 7 will be scored with points of 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 50+, the top 9 will be scored with points of 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.
(5) General Classification Climb Points
1 climb point is converted to 1 individual point, which is added to the rider's individual stage score.
For a rider base of 5-10, the top 1 will be awarded 1 point.
For a rider base of 11-20, the top 2 will be awarded points of 2 and 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 21-50, the top 3 will be awarded points of 3, 2, 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 50+, the top 4 will be awarded points of 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.
(6) Circuit Race Stage Points
For a rider base of 5-10, the top 3 will be awarded points of 3, 2, 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 11-20, the top 4 will be awarded points of 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 21-50, the top 5 will be awarded points of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 50+, the top 6 will be awarded points of 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.
(7) Circuit Race Sprint Points
1 sprint point is converted to 1 individual point, which is added to the rider's individual stage score.
For a rider base of 5-10, the top 1 will be awarded 1 point.
For a rider base of 11-20, the top 2 will be awarded points of 2 and 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 21-50, the top 3 will be awarded points of 3, 2, 1 respectively.
For a rider base of 50+, the top 4 will be awarded points of 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.
(8) Teammate Points
To encourage team participation and cooperation among teammates, riders competing as part of a team will receive teammate points. The method for calculating teammate points is to take the highest individual points (excluding climb and sprint points) earned by a rider of that category in that race, then divide it by the number of riders from the same team competing in the same category during that race. Teammate points are distributed to all team members representing their team in the same category in that race (including themselves). Once distributed, these points are counted toward the individual’s total score. Riders competing as individuals do not receive teammate points.
(9) Downgrade Rules
Riders wishing to downgrade must submit a downgrade application to the organizing committee, including a detailed explanation of reasons. Applications will be carefully reviewed, and upon approval, the rider will be downgraded to CAT2, with CAT1 points reset to zero.
(10) Individual year-end rankings will be determined based on accumulated points, with awards given.
a) Total Individual Points. The best 6 individual results will be taken, and the sum of the points from those 6 races will constitute the season total.
b) In case of a tie in total points, the number of stage wins will be used as the tiebreaker, with the rider having more wins ranked higher; if the number of wins is also the same, the number of second-place finishes will be compared, and so on.
c) Leader Jerseys. Only CAT2 and CAT1 categories have leader jerseys: the rider with the highest total individual points wears the yellow jersey, the rider with the highest total sprint points wears the green jersey, and the rider with the highest total climb points wears the polka dot jersey.
(11) Year-end rankings for climb and sprint points will be determined, with awards given.
(12) Year-end rankings for team points will be determined, with awards given.
(13) CAT1 single-stage prizes will be awarded to the top 1, 2, and 3 finishers; year-end prizes will be awarded to individuals ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in overall points, 1st in climbing points, 1st in sprint points, and 1st in team points.
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8. Team Rules
(1) Team Management
a) Team Formation Requirements
Riders holding CAT2 or higher qualifications may form or join a team. The minimum team size is 4 riders, and the maximum is 9.
b) Establishing a Team
Teams must register with and be certified by the organizing committee. Only one team per club can be registered. Teams may only participate in races after receiving certification from the organizing committee. Unregistered teams will not earn team points, and participating riders will be treated as individual competitors. The organizing committee of the league will determine whether a club has established duplicate teams.
c) Team Name
1). Registered team names, logos, or advertisements must not be confusingly similar to those of other teams, national teams, or UCI professional teams. For example, words such as “national” or “China” are not allowed. Only sponsored teams may use the name of a commercial entity.
2). The club to which a registered team belongs may use the Beijing Road Cycling League logo on its own emblem, but the club emblem must be more prominent than the Beijing Road Cycling League logo, and no commercial sponsorship marks are allowed. Use of the Beijing Road Cycling League logo for other purposes requires special permission from the Beijing Road Cycling League organizing committee.
d) Information Changes
1). Team dissolution or personnel changes must be reported to the organizing committee between the end of a race and 7 days before the next race. Teams that violate this rule may not compete as a team until the information is updated, and the scores of related riders will not count toward team points.
2). Riders who leave their team are prohibited from representing any team in competitions for one year.
(2) Team Participation
a) Number of Riders and Qualifications
Teams must consist of 4–9 riders. All participating riders must hold the qualification level required for the race they are entering (except for wildcards, see wildcard policy).
b) Multiple Categories
The same team may enter multiple category races, provided they have enough riders.
c) Team Uniforms
Teams should wear uniform jerseys (at least the tops), which must feature the team logo or slogan. To ensure visibility, uniforms must not be commercially available cycling jerseys. Club jerseys should not use colors or designs similar to those of national champion jerseys or national team jerseys.
(3) Team Points
a) Team Points
For each race, the sum of the individual points (including converted teammate points) earned by the top three scoring riders of the team will be recorded as that team’s team points for that race. There are no climbing or sprint points for teams.
b) Tiered Points
Team points earned in races of different tiers will be calculated separately.
c) The team with the highest team points at year-end will be awarded a prize.
If teams have the same total score, rankings will be determined by the number of stage wins, with the team having more wins ranked higher. If the number of wins is equal, the number of second-place finishes will be compared, and so on.
(4) Wildcard Policy
a) Issuance of wild cards.
To enhance the competitiveness and entertainment value of the races, and to encourage teams to strive for higher levels, a wild card system has been established. The organizing committee may issue a wild card to any CAT2 team before any race. A team that receives a wild card will be allowed to participate exceptionally in a CAT1 race in the next event only. The organizing committee reserves the right to interpret all aspects of wild card issuance.
b) Team eligibility
Teams participating in CAT1 races via wild cards must have all their representative riders qualified at CAT2 level; no rider may hold CAT1 qualification.
c) Points conversion
Riders representing a wild card team in a CAT1 race will have their individual points from that CAT1 race multiplied by two and converted into their CAT2 individual points.
(4) Race order
1. Penalty rules
(1) Warning. A verbal warning will be issued to the rider. Riders who receive two warnings in the same race or warnings in two consecutive races will be additionally penalized with point deductions.
(2) Disqualification. The rider’s result in the current race will be disqualified. This penalty applies but is not limited to situations specified in the rules and penalties.
(3) Point deduction. A certain number of points will be deducted from the rider. This penalty applies but is not limited to situations specified in the rules and penalties. This penalty may be applied in conjunction with disqualification, and the number of points deducted will be determined by the organizing committee.
(4) Suspension. The rider will be prohibited from participating in future races. This penalty applies but is not limited to situations specified in the rules and penalties. This penalty may be applied in conjunction with point deductions or disqualification. The number of suspended races, ranging from one to permanent, will be determined by the organizing committee.
(5) Demotion. The rider’s qualification level will be lowered by one tier, and their points will be reset to zero. This penalty applies but is not limited to situations specified in the rules and penalties. This penalty may be applied in conjunction with suspension, point deductions, or disqualification. The severity of the penalty will be determined by the organizing committee.
2. Fouls and penalties
(1) Any rider is prohibited from gaining an advantage through foul play. Fouls committed by a team’s members or support staff may result in penalties (demotion or disqualification) for the team’s placed riders.
(2) General fouls. The following fouls may result in the most severe penalty of suspension:
a) Theft, impersonation, fraud, or serious violations of sportsmanship during the event.
b) Planning, conspiring, or attempting to manipulate race results.
(3) Identity fraud. Impersonating another rider or planning to help another rider do so is prohibited. This includes using another rider’s qualification, number plate/cloth, or timing chip (default penalty: one-year suspension).
(4) Rules and course. It is the responsibility of every rider to familiarize themselves with the race rules and course beforehand. Riders are prohibited from taking non-race routes or shortcuts (violators will be disqualified; if intentional violation is proven and the race was completed, an additional three-race suspension will be imposed).
(5) Withdrawal. Riders must withdraw immediately when instructed to do so by the referee (violators will receive a one-race suspension).
(6) Insults.
a) Riders are prohibited from showing disrespect to organizing committee personnel, other riders, or spectators (violators may receive a warning for minor offenses; more serious cases may result in demotion).
b) Riders are prohibited from using vulgar or abusive language or behavior with aggressive intent during the event (violators will be disqualified and suspended for two races).
c) Riders are prohibited from attacking (with the ability and threat of using illegal means to injure others) or assaulting (any deliberate act of violence causing harm to others) any event-related personnel (including but not limited to riders, spectators, organizing committee personnel, etc.). Violators will be disqualified and may receive a suspension of up to one year.
d) Assaults or physical attacks on organizing committee personnel will result in an extended suspension period, up to and including a lifetime ban, on top of the original penalty.
(7) Riders are prohibited from intentionally or unintentionally making sudden movements that obstruct the progress of other riders (violators may be demoted or disqualified; causing a crash may result in a two-race suspension).
(8) Dangerous riders. Any rider exhibiting behavior that puts other participants at risk may be disqualified by the chief referee, regardless of whether the incident occurs before, during, or after the race.
(9) Pushing and pulling between riders is prohibited. Riders are not allowed to drag or pull opponents using clothing, equipment, or body contact (violators may receive a warning for minor offenses or be disqualified for serious offenses).
(10) Participants must complete the race with their bicycles (violators may be demoted or disqualified). In cases of a crash just before the finish line, riders may run across the finish line while carrying their bicycles.
(11) Riders who cause a crash or fall due to improper securing or adjustment of equipment (including applying tubular tires) will be penalized with any or all of the following: warning, disqualification from the race, or suspension from one event.
(12) Non-participants on the course. Unless otherwise covered by other rules, riders not registered for this event, those who have withdrawn, or those instructed by officials to withdraw are prohibited from entering the racecourse during the event (riders entering the course before the final results are determined will be relegated or disqualified; in cases of egregious behavior, a one-event suspension will also be imposed).
(13) Persons responsible for the event (including but not limited to organizing committee members) are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages during the event, and any such individuals showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol shall be immediately relieved of their duties.
(14) Gambling. Persons responsible for the event (including but not limited to organizing committee members) are prohibited from placing bets on the competitions they are involved in.
3. During the Race
(1) Center Line. If the race is not closed to traffic, all participants must stay to the right of the center line or lane divider. Riders may overtake others on either side (warning for unintentionally crossing the center line while drafting; relegation or disqualification for crossing while leading; one-event suspension for dangerous and egregious offensive moves).
(2) Traffic Rules. Each rider must obey the traffic rules of the event location at their own responsibility (violators will be relegated or disqualified, and may receive a one-event suspension).
(3) Road Closure (e.g., railway crossings, traffic lights). Crossing closed railway crossings or any other closed roads is prohibited (violators will be disqualified). The following rules apply to railway crossings and other road closures:
a) If one or more breakaway riders are stopped by a railway crossing, and the crossing opens before the peloton catches up, it will be treated as a normal race incident, and the organizing committee will not intervene.
b) If one or more breakaway riders (or riders leading by more than 30 seconds) are stopped by a railway crossing, and the peloton catches up while the crossing is still closed, the race shall be paused and restarted from the position where the leading riders were stopped, with the same time gap. If the time gap is less than 30 seconds, the obstruction will be treated as a normal race incident.
c) If one or more leading riders pass through a railway crossing and the crossing then closes, preventing others from passing, it will be treated as a normal race incident, and the officials will not intervene.
d) Other situations (such as prolonged road closures) shall be resolved by the event organizing committee.
(4) It is the responsibility of each rider to remain on the designated course. Riders must not leave the designated course unless required by officials or the organizing committee (violators will be disqualified).
(5) External assistance or drafting, including holding onto motor vehicles or drafting behind riders in other races on the same course, is prohibited (violators will be relegated or disqualified).
(6) Riders involved in an accident may be helped back onto their bike by others and may be pushed for up to 10 meters (violators of excessive pushing will be relegated or disqualified).
(7) Riders may carry their own supplies such as water bottles at their discretion, but the use of glass containers is strictly prohibited (violators will be disqualified).
(8) Support. Unless specifically prohibited, riders may freely exchange food and drinks with each other. Tires, tools, pumps, wheels, and bicycles may only be exchanged within the same team, and a rider may only sacrifice their equipment for a teammate. These items may also be handed to riders by people on foot, but not directly by moving vehicles unless permitted by the organizing committee (violators will be relegated or disqualified).
(9) Littering. Riders must not discard non-biodegradable items (violators of littering or improper supply disposal will be relegated or disqualified).
(10) Blocking. Riders riding along the edge of the road must not suddenly block a gap when there is enough space for an overtaking competitor, if they are about to be overtaken (violators will be relegated or disqualified).
(11) Sprinting. No changing lines to block others during a sprint, no hands-off the handlebars after crossing the line, and no braking to slow down (violators will be relegated or disqualified).
(12) Riders who are too far behind or lapped and thus non-competitive may be instructed by the organizing committee to leave the course. Riders not on the same lap may not draft or lead each other. Lapped riders may not participate in or interfere with intermediate or final sprints (violators will be disqualified).
(13) Riders who have dropped off the main group and are caught by breakaway riders must not lead when caught (violators will be disqualified). Riders at the front of the main group must not accept help from riders coming from behind the dropped main group (those accepting help will be disqualified).
(14) An intermediate sprint refers to a sprint during the race, open to leading riders and all groups or riders present.
a) A bell signal should be given at the intermediate sprint point on the lap before the intermediate sprint.
b) The intermediate sprint point does not have to coincide with the start/finish line. Intermediate sprint laps can be predetermined before the race or temporarily designated during the race under the supervision of the organizing committee.
c) The prize for winning each intermediate sprint belongs to the respective rider, even if the rider later withdraws from the race.
d) Lapped riders may not compete in the intermediate sprint unless the peloton laps the breakaway, in which case both peloton and breakaway riders may compete.
e) When an intermediate sprint is declared exclusive to a specific group, only that group or riders behind it may compete.
(15) In stage races, mutual assistance between teammates or riders from different teams is allowed, but no pushing or physical contact is permitted, and riders must not push each other (disqualification and warning; mutual assistance due to injury incurs no penalty).
(16) Riders who start without checking in or who mix with the group without qualifying will receive a warning, and their respective teams will also be penalized with point deductions and ranking demotions.
a) Check-in is mandatory before the race and must be completed 30 minutes prior to the race start. The team captain may check in on behalf of the team, and the captain must be a designated individual.
b) Participants who fail to register or pay the registration fee as required are not allowed to compete.
4. Individual Time Trial
(1) Start. Riders must report to the starter at least 3 minutes before their scheduled start time and must depart at the designated time. If a rider arrives at the start line after their scheduled time, they may be allowed to start only if it does not affect the start of other riders. If it does affect others, the late rider’s start may be postponed. In such cases, timing will still begin at the rider’s originally scheduled start time.
(2) Rider Rules
a) On the return course, riders must always stay to the right of the centerline of the road (violators will be disqualified).
b) Riders must not follow within 25 meters behind or 2 meters to the side of the rider ahead. Persistent or repeated drafting may result in disqualification.
c) Two riders must not ride side by side unless one is attempting to pass. Passing-related side-by-side riding must not exceed 500 meters. There is no limit to the number of passing attempts, but after each failed attempt, the rider must drop back at least 25 meters behind the rider they attempted to pass before trying again.
d) Riders ahead must not intentionally block those attempting to pass.
5. Equipment Regulations
(1) Bicycle
a) Bicycles used in the race must be powered solely by the rider’s body.
b) Bicycles must not exceed 2 meters in length or 75 centimeters in width.
c) Bicycles must not be equipped with accessories that may pose potential hazards, such as bike stands.
d) Except for spoke covers on disc wheels, no part of the bicycle may have wind-reducing devices such as fairings or shields.
e) Wheels must not have any special devices for storing or releasing energy.
f) The ends of the handlebars must be enclosed. If accessories are installed here, they should minimize risk without affecting steering.
g) Mountain bikes, folding bikes, recumbent bikes, fixed-gear bikes, etc., are not allowed to participate in the Beijing Road Cycling League events.
h) Road bikes must not have forearm supports on the handlebars, nor handlebar extensions or forward-mounted accessories.
i) Handlebars that extend forward or upward to support parts of the hand other than the palm (e.g., triathlon bars, time trial bars) may only be used in time trials.
j) All races except time trials must use road bikes.
k) Organizing committee staff may inspect riders’ bikes at any time. Non-compliant bicycles must be adjusted to meet regulations before the race. Riders are prohibited from using non-compliant bicycles in the competition.
(2) Personal Equipment
a) Helmet. Riders must wear a helmet throughout the entire race, and the helmet buckle must remain fastened (riders not wearing or removing their helmet during the race will be disqualified).
b) Cycling Clothing
1) All races require riders to wear cycling jerseys that cover the shoulders. Sleeveless cycling jerseys are not allowed.
2) One-piece tight-fitting suits are not permitted.
3) Except for equipment specifically designed to protect against rain, cold, or other harsh weather conditions, no wind-reducing gear may be worn under or over the cycling jersey. Shoe covers are allowed under all circumstances.
4) Team Uniforms. During the race, non-team riders are prohibited from wearing team insignia, slogans, or the uniforms of participating teams (violators will be barred from the race if discovered pre-race, or given a warning or disqualified if discovered during or after the race). A list of participating teams and images of their uniforms will be regularly updated on the event website for rider reference.
(3) Audio and Communication Devices. The use of radios, phones, or similar communication devices is prohibited during the race. Headphones are not allowed, and audio playback devices such as MP3 players are strictly forbidden (violators will be disqualified).
(4) Number plates/cloths
a) Number plates/cloths are provided by the organizing committee and can be reused. Riders are responsible for keeping their own number plates/cloths.
b) Riders must install/wear number plates/cloths in accordance with the regulations set by the organizing committee. Number cloths must be securely pinned at least at all four corners and must not be obscured by any accessories or long hair (riders with incorrectly worn, soiled, or obscured numbers will not receive results). Folding, cutting, wrinkling, or otherwise damaging the number plate/cloth is not allowed (those found in violation before the race must pay for a replacement number plate/cloth; those found during or after the race will be given a warning or demotion).
6. Race Order
(1) Photography and Videography
a) To ensure rider safety, only photographers designated by the league organizing committee may enter the race track to take photographs, and photographers must not interfere with or affect the race.
b) During the race, spectators may use photography or videography equipment for personal entertainment purposes along the sidelines of the race track, but must not enter the track to take photos or interfere with the race. However, any content captured or recorded may not be used for any form of public advertising, display, or other purposes beyond the aforementioned personal entertainment without prior written permission from the league organizers.
c) By attending the event, spectators agree to and accept that the event organizers may photograph or film any static or moving persons or objects involved in the event (including but not limited to spectators); the event organizers are permitted to use these photos, videos, audio recordings, or other portrait materials in media for the purpose of event broadcasting, promotion, or publicity.
(2) Spectators. Persons not designated by the organizing committee are prohibited from crossing the race track or delivering supplies to riders.
(3) Motor Vehicles. Motor vehicles not designated by the organizing committee are not allowed to enter the race track, follow or overtake the main peloton, or park arbitrarily along the track.
(4) Judges and Penalties
a) Race results are determined based on footage captured by on-site cameras.
b) Result Appeals: Any disputes regarding results must be submitted to the race organizing committee via email within two days after the race concludes (email submission time will be used as the reference). The involved parties should provide relevant evidence as much as possible (including but not limited to photos, videos, etc.). After confirmation by the judges, the results will be amended and publicly announced. Except for individual participants, result appeals must be submitted by the team manager or designated representative.
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(V) Awards and Prize Amounts
1. Award Settings
(1) A total of 12 races are held throughout the league season, plus one annual meeting.
(2) Race classifications and categories. The first three races are group races, the next seven are official races divided into CAT3 and CAT2 categories. Two invitationals are counted separately.
(3) Prizes. Rewards are issued in the form of vouchers.
CAT3 has no annual awards;
CAT2 annual awards:
First place in total climbing points. First place in total sprint points. First, second, and third places in total individual points. First place in total team points.
2. Award Amounts
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3. Invitational Race Rewards: Counted separately.
4. Physical Rewards: Counted separately.
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