Proposal 39: 3B.3.2.5 Drafting [ Revision 2 ]
Committee: 3. Road RacingSubmitted on 2025-05-11
Status: Passed on June 05, 2025
Background
The discussion began with mixed events with unicyclist and non-unicyclist participants. Drafting is not defined in the rules. Rather than discussing the interactions between unicyclists and non-unicyclists, it seemed more appropriate to define drafting and regulate it.
Proposal
Old rule :
New rule :
3B.3.2.5 Drafting
1. Drafting is riding close behind another rider or vehicle to reduce air resistance and benefit from the slipstream. It is considered drafting when the distance is less than 5 meters front/back or 1.5 meters laterally.
2. In all road races drafting behind non-unicyclist participants, non-participants and vehicles is prohibited at all times. Additinally in all
2.1 non-drafting races, drafting behind other unicyclist participants is forbidden at any time.
2.2 drafting races, drafting between unicyclist participants in the same race is permitted unless otherwise specified in the event rules.
3. Race officials may evaluate drafting infractions based on rider behavior, timing, and positioning.
Body
It appears necessary to define what drafting is and to define rules that will be used for road races : time trials and other road races.
References
Discussion
View DiscussionChange Log:
- Revision 2 changed by Simon JAN (24 May 09:02)
reorganization of the section
- Revision 1 changed by Simon JAN (11 May 12:21)
Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 14 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.