The following proposals passed:
Proposal 9: 3B.3 Rider Identification - change the rule
Committee: 3. Road RacingVote Summary:
Passed on March 19, 2025Votes on this proposal:
11 out of 13 voting members have voted.
Agree: 10, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 1.
Background
The numbers placed on the chest are often not visible to referees, not usable for foto finish and are annoying for the racers.
Proposal
OLD RULE
3B.3 Rider Identification
Riders must wear their race number(s) fixed at the four corners, clearly visible on their
chest and, when required, on their back so that it is visible during the race and as the rider
crosses the finish line. Riders must use the officially provided race number unmodified
in any manner. Numbers should not be folded, trimmed, or otherwise defaced. Referee
approval must be sought to modify a number plate if it cannot otherwise be attached
securely due to hydration pack, rider physique or posture when riding. Lost or damaged
race numbers must be replaced with approval by referee. Additionally, riders may be
required to wear a chip for electronic timing.
NEW RULE
3B.3 Rider Identification
3B.3.1 Race Numbers
Riders must wear their race number in accordance with the organizer's instructions so that it is clearly visible during the race and when crossing the finish line. The recommended position for the start number is on the back. Organizers may provide special race numbers for the helmet, arms or hips, so that the riders can be identified from the side during the race.
Riders must use the officially provided race number unmodified in any manner. Numbers should not be folded, trimmed, or otherwise defaced. Referee
approval must be sought to modify a race number if it cannot otherwise be attached securely due to hydration pack, rider physique or posture when riding. Lost or damaged race numbers must be replaced with approval by referee.
3B.3.2 Chips for Electronic Timing
Riders may be required to wear an electronic timing chip, as specified by the timing personnel. This chip may be attached, among other methods, as a disposable tag to the race number, which may have to be worn on the chest.
Body
The proposed rule require from riders to wear race number as required by the organizer.
Organizer has provided recommendation to use the number on the back and freedom to choose other methods of marking the rider including chips for timing.
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Proposal 1: Revise 3C.1.2 Referee
Committee: 3. Road RacingVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 13 voting members have voted.
Agree: 10, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
The rule 3C.1.2 describes basically the tasks of the referee, but some points should be formulated a bit more detailed and one aspect is missing, which is very important, namely that the referee is the one, who disqualifies riders. The revision of rule 3C.1.2 addresses this aspects.
Proposal
Old Rule:
3C.1.2 Referee
The Referee is the head racing offi cial, whose primary job is to make sure the competitors follow the rules. The Referee makes all final decisions regarding rule infractions. The Referee is responsible for resolving protests. The Referee must above all be objective and favor neither local, nor outside riders.
New Rule:
3C.1.2 Referee
1. The referee is the head racing official. The referee is responsible for making sure that the competition rules are observed and for deciding on all related questions that arise during the event. This applies in particular to the handling of protests, as well as to questions of interpretation of the rules.
2. The referee has full control and authority over all judges and must instruct them on all details and regulations related to the competition.
3. The referee must ensure that all necessary judges are on their assigned places. The referee may replace absent, incapacitated or inadequate judges with others and may appoint additional judges. The referee shall ensure that the judges do not interfere in the competition in a biased manner.
4. The referee can ban persons from the competition venue for the duration of the competition, if they significantly disturb the execution of the competition.
5. The referee has the exclusive right to disqualify riders in case of violations of the competition rules, with the exception of violations concerning the start. Violations of the competition rules can be determined by their own observations or in reports of the responsible judges. Violations of the competition rules have to be reported to the referee with the following information: Position and name of the judge, competition, start number of the rider, as well as a clear description of the violation.
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Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion.
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Proposal 2: Adding another official - 3C.1.4 Timekeeper
Committee: 3. Road RacingVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 13 voting members have voted.
Agree: 10, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
Currently there is no official for timekeeping in the rulebook, but since this position is always needed in any race, we should add it to the rulebook.
Proposal
Proposal for the new rule:
3C.1.4 Timekeeper
1. The Timekeeper must be responsible for the conformity to the rules and the functioning of the timing system.
2. The Timekeeper supervises the timing system and if a fully automatic timing and photo finish system is used, makes sure that the camera is correctly aligned.
3. The Timekeeper (in conjunction with an adequate number of assistants) must determine the official times of the riders. The timekeeper must ensure that these results are correctly entered in or transferred to the competition results system.
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Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion.
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Proposal 3: Revise 3C.1.3 Starter
Committee: 3. Road RacingVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 13 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 1, Abstain: 0.
Background
Currently, the rules for the starter specify the task of explaining race rules, but this should not be a general task of the starter to explain the rules because it has the potential to hold off the procedure at a competition and it should be the responsibility of some volunteers at the line-up and the competitor should also inform himself about the rules before the race starts.
Currently, some additional starter responsibilities can be found in section 3D.11 Starter Responsibilities. This does not contribute to the clarity of the rules and these rules should therefore be integrated into section 3C.1.3 (paragraph 2).
A new paragraph (paragraph 4) has been added for another important aspect: Ensure that the starter also has all riders in view.
Proposal
Old Rule:
3C.1.3 Starter
The starter starts races, explains race rules, and calls riders back in the event of false starts. The starter is in charge of checking riders for correct unicycles and safety equipment.
3D.11 Starter Responsibilities
If a verbal (spoken) count is used, there should be about 3/4 second between each element in the count, with the same amount of time between each of them. Starters should practice this before the races begin. Timing of the count is very important for an accurate start. This count can be in the local language, or a language agreed upon before competition starts.
New Rule:
3C.1.3 Starter
1. The Starter starts races and calls riders back in the event of false starts. The Responsibilities follow from the text in 3B.5.2, Starting and 3B.5.3, False Starts.
2. If a verbal (spoken) count is used, the time between (the start of) each of these elements must be the same, and should be approximately 1 second. Starters should practice this before the races begin. Timing of the count is very important for an accurate start. This count is to be given in English at Unicon or international competitions. At other competitions, English is optional.
3. The Starter checks riders for correct unicycles and safety equipment and will remove from the starting line-up any riders not properly equipped to race, including riders with dangerously loose shoelaces.
4. The starter has to take a position for the start from which he has an unobstructed view of the riders and the start command and signal can be easily perceived by the riders.
3D.11 Starter Responsibilities
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Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion.
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Proposal 4: Restructure Section 3B
Committee: 3. Road RacingVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 13 voting members have voted.
Agree: 10, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
For a better readability of the rules, I would divide the section into three large subsections: General Rules, which can be seen as a framework (3B.1 General Road Racing Rules), a subsection where the official disciplines are presented (3B.2 Road Racing Disciplines) and a section where the rules of a actual race are presented (3B.3 Racing Rules).
The current rules 3B.1 Safety, 3B.2 Unicycles, 3B.3 Rider Identi cation, 3B.4 Protests and 3B.5.1 Riders Must Be Ready are the rules that would be described as framework conditions. They do not necessarily relate to the specific race, but rather provide a framework within which races will take place.
The rurrent rule 3B.6 Criterium is already a short rule about presenting a discipline. There is currently nothing comparable for the other disciplines. These rules would have to be developed in separate proposals.
Basically a race can be divided into three parts: The start, the "actual race" and the finish. It would make sense to include this structure in the rules and have a subsection 3B.3 Racing Rules.
False starts (3B.3.1.1 False Start) are somehow part of the start and therefore could be included as a subsubchapter to the subchapter 3B.3.1 The Start. The rules 3B.5.4 Passing, 3B.5.5 Dismounts, 3B.5.6 Illegal Riding and 3B.5.7 Repair, Change, or Replace a (Broken) Unicycle belong to the rules of the actual race. This rules would become subsubchapters of the subchapter 3B.3.2 The Race.
For the finish there is rule 3B.5.8 Finishes, which would become the subchapter 3B.3.3 The Finish.
With this structure, it would be very clear to the riders which rules apply during the race and they would be sensibly and logically organized.
Proposal
3B.1 General Road Racing Rules
3B.1.1 Safety
3B.1.2 Unicycles
3B.1.3 Rider Identification
3B.1.4 Riders Must Be Ready
3B.1.5 Protests
3B.2 Road Racing Disciplines
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
3B.2.3 Criterium
3B.2.4 Time Trials
3B.3 Racing Rules
3B.3.1 The Start
3B.3.1.1 False Start
3B.3.2 The Race
3B.3.2.1 Illegal Riding
3B.3.2.2 Passing
3B.3.2.3 Dismounts
3B.3.2.4 Repair, Change, or Replace a (Broken) Unicycle
3B.3.3 The Finish
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Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion.
References
Proposal 7: 4B.2 Unicycles - Revise
Committee: 4 & 5. MuniVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 12 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
Current rule does not include Freewheel.
Intention is to not make any restriction to the unicycles used in Muni
Proposal
Old Rule:
4B.2 Unicycles
There are no restrictions on wheel size, crank arm length, brakes, or gearing.
New Rule:
4B.2 Unicycles
Any unicycle may be used (as defined in Article 1D.1).
Body
Discussion on changing the Definition of Unicycle should be directed to Main Committee. (Removal of this sentence: It is driven by pedals and cranks which rotate to power the wheel.")
References
1D.1 Definitions
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Unicycle: A Unicycle is a vehicle that has a single rolling contact with the riding
surface. It may have multiple wheels, but it must not be possible to ride the unicycle
when more than one wheel touches the ground. It is driven by pedals and cranks which
rotate to power the wheel. It is powered, balanced and controlled by the rider only, with
no additional support devices. Unless noted otherwise, a unicycle may be fitted with
handlebars and/or brake(s).
Proposal 8: 4B.1 Safety - Revise
Committee: 4 & 5. MuniVote Summary:
Passed on March 15, 2025Votes on this proposal:
9 out of 12 voting members have voted.
Agree: 9, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.
Background
Current rule mentions wrist guards - which are already included in the definition of gloves.
Adding recommendation for back protector and full-fingered gloves for Downhill.
Proposal
Old Rule
4B.1 Safety
For all muni events, riders must wear shoes, knee pads, gloves/wrist-guards and helmets (see definitions in chapter 1D.1). Additional equipment such as shin, elbow or ankle protection are optional.
Water and food are the responsibility of the rider. Hosts may offer food and water stations at their discretion.
New Rule
4B.1 Safety
For all muni events, riders must wear shoes, knee pads, gloves and helmets (see definitions in chapter 1D.1). Additional equipment such as shin, elbow or ankle protection are optional. Back protector or backpack and full-fingered gloves are recommended for Downhill.
Water and food are the responsibility of the rider. Hosts may offer food and water stations at their discretion.
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Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion.
References
1D.1 Definitions
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Gloves: (For racing) Any glove with thick material covering the palms (Leather is acceptable,
thin nylon is not). Gloves may be fingerless, such as bicycling gloves, provided
the palm of the hand is completely covered. Wrist guards, such as those used with in-line
skates, are an acceptable alternative to gloves.