Proposal 41: Move 3D.7 Criterium to Section 3B.2 and Update Rule [ Revision 1 ]
Committee: 3. Road RacingSubmitted on 2025-05-19
Status: Passed on June 16, 2025
Background
This proposal merges the current Rule 3B.6 with Rule 3D.7, so that a clear description of the discipline is created and this information, which is also relevant for riders, can be found in full in Section 3B.2 in future.
Proposal
Old Rule:
3B.6 Criterium
A Criterium race is a short road race with distances of 5k to 10k. Courses should have left and right turns and multiple laps.
3D.7 Criterium
Criterium can be held around city block(s) or within a large parking lot. The recommended lap length is 500 to 1000 meters. It is recommend that the course has left and right turns, with consideration given to the safety and number of riders in the race. The race can be run as a set distance race (all riders will complete the same number of laps), or based upon time. A set distance race is strongly recommended for larger events. Different categories (e.g. Unlimited and Standard 24 Class) can have different race lengths. The starts are a mass start. If a rider falls due to other riders falling ahead or nearby, this is generally considered part of the race. Intentional interference with other riders is not permitted and may result in disquali fication by the Referee.
3D.7.1 Set Distance Length
If the race is run as a set distance event, the number of laps should be announced clearly to riders before the start of the race. There should be three to ten laps. Each rider is responsible for counting their laps; organizers are not responsible for disquali fied riders who do not complete the required number of laps.
3D.7.2 Time-based Length
The Criterium can also be run as a time-based event. Using the time from the top rider's fi rst two laps, the referee will determine how many laps could be completed in the desired time limit. From this point on, the number of remaining laps (for the leaders) will be displayed and this will be used to determine when finish of the race occurs. A bell will be rung with one lap to go. Lapped riders in the race will all finish on the same lap as the leader and will be placed according to the number of laps they are down and then their position at the fi nish.
New Rule:
3B.2.3 Criterium
1. A Criterium is a short drafting race with distances of about 5 km to 10 km. It can be held around city block(s) or within a large parking lot. The courses should have left and right turns and multiple laps with a recommended lap length of 500 m to 1000 m.
2. A Criterium can be run in one of the following two variants:
2.1 As a set distance criterium, where all riders will complete the same number of laps.
2.2 As a time-based criterium, in which all riders ride one more lap after a set time and then everyone finishes the race.
3B.2.3.1 Set Distance Criterium
1. The number of laps should be three to ten laps and must be announced clearly to riders before the start of the race.
2. Each rider is responsible for counting their laps; organizers are not responsible for riders who do not finish the race due to not completing the required number of laps.
3B.2.3.1 Time-Based Criterium
1. Using the time from the top rider's fi rst two laps, the referee will determine how many laps could be completed in the desired time limit. From this point on, the number of remaining laps (for the leaders) will be displayed and this will be used to determine when finish of the race occurs. A bell will be rung with one lap to go.
2. Lapped riders in the race will all fi nish on the same lap as the leader and will be placed according to the number of laps they are down and then their position at the finish.
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Votes on this proposal:
8 out of 14 voting members have voted.
Agree: 7, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 1.