Proposal 93: Definition of Fixed Distance Races (3B.2.1), Free Distance Races (2B.2.2) and Road Racing Events at Unicon [ Revision 2 ]
Committee: 3. Road RacingSubmitted on 2025-07-20
Status: Passed on August 10, 2025
Background
We voted on a restructuring of section 3B at the beginning of this committee. With this proposal, the new sections are filled with content and the corresponding disciplines are defined.
Proposal
Old rule:
3B.2.1 Fixed Distance Races
3B.2.1.1 10 km
3B.2.1.2 Marathon
3B.2.1.3 100 km
3B.2.2 Free Distance Races
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3D.15.1 Fixed Distance and Free Distance Races
The recognized xed distance races are the 10km, Marathon (42.195km) and 100km.
A free distance race can be any race distance that is more than 3% dierent from the distance of any recognized xed distance race.
It is expected that Unicon will have at least two road events, of which at least one is a recognized xed distance event.
3D.15.3 Distance Measurement for Free Distance Races
In the case where a free distance is used, the course must be measured with an accuracy of plus or minus 3% or better. Example: if a race is advertised as 80km, the actual distance must be between 77.6km and 82.4km. A good consumer-type GPS unit is acceptable, provided the track shows continuous reception of su cient satellites (no 'stray' data points, or missing points). Also acceptable is the Distance Measurement Tool of Google Maps. A car odometer, on the other hand, might easily be o by more than 3%, and is therefore not acceptable unless you know how to correct it. Using a more accurate measurement is also allowed, such as the method described for 'Fixed Distance Races'.
New Rule:
3B.2.1 Fixed Distance Races
1. Fixed Distance Races are drafting races, with a wave or mass start, where riders races against each other over a defined and precisely measured distance.
2. The officiall recognized distances are
i) 10 km
ii) Marathon (42.195 km)
3B.2.2 Free Distance Races
1. Free Distance Races are drafting races, with a wave or mass start, where riders race against each other in a non-recognized fixed distance.
2. A Free Distance Race can be any race with a distance that is greater or lesser than 3% from an officially recognized Fixed Distance. For Free Distance Races longer than a Marathon, a mass start is preferred.
3. The approximate distance of the race must be announced at the time of registration, to help riders plan and prepare accordingly.
4. There is no requirement for the course of a Free Distance Race to be officially measured. However, once the final course has been confirmed, the distance must be communicated to riders with at least kilometer-level precision. Organizers are encouraged to share a GPS track of the confirmed course whenever possible.
3D.16 Road Racing Events at Unicon
1. It is expected that Unicon will have at least three road racing events, of which at least one is a recognized fixed distance event. If only one fixed distance event is held, it should be the 10km.
Note: Examples of road racing events at Unicon include:
– a 10km,
– a Marathon or a longer free distance race with a mass start,
– a Criterium.
A climbing road race may be considered instead of, or in addition to, the Criterium if the location allows for such a course.
3D.15.1 Fixed Distance and Free Distance Races
3D.15.3 Distance Measurement for Free Distance Races
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Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion and in the corresponding discussion.
References
Discussion
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- Revision 2 changed by Jan Vocke (20 Jul 13:05)
With the newly proposed rule 3B.2.2 Free Distance Races, the existing section 3D.15.3 Distance Measurement for Free Distance Races becomes unnecessary. It is therefore suggested to delete this section.
- Revision 1 changed by Jan Vocke (20 Jul 02:35)
Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 14 voting members have voted.
Agree: 10, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.