BALNEÁRIO CAMBORIÚ - SANTA CATARINA- BRAZIL - September 11th to 16th 2012
SPECIFIC STANDARDS:
Mandatory guidelines for all competitors
1. Registrations
- The registration for the 2012 UCI Mountain Bike World Championship is done by filling out a registration form
distributed by the organizer. The deadline for all the registrations (via mailed letters, fax, and internet) shall be
turned in by no later than September 4th, 2012, 7 days before the first event according to the specific
international guidelines.
-There is no maximum limit in each category registration (except for the rulings in the UCI Guidelines in articles
4.7.004 and 4.7.005).
- All the registrations must be sent to the organizing committee and not to UCI. Competitors must get the
registration form straight from the www.ciclismosc.com.br site and send the form by fax to 55 47 3422 0137. It
is not necessary to get authorization from your national federation.
-It is not necessary for cyclists to wear the official uniform from their country during the practice runs or
competition, although each cyclist must display their country’s flag on the helmet or clothing. FCC will
provide the identification flag for the Bike ID plate.
- Cyclists can participate in different types of races (cross country - XCO/ downhill - DHI).
-Before the cyclists receive their number, they must sign a consent responsibility form, provided by the
organizer. Cyclists must withdraw their kits; show their license and passport (or any other valid and formal ID
document, such as a driver’s license or ID card).
- All competitors must show a UCI license issued by their national federation. Licenses shall be verified at the
registration counter, by the organizing commission secretary or an assistant authorized by the UCI. The valid
license is required for participation for all competitors in any given event. If the license is missing, then the
cyclist will be disqualified for competition.
- According to UCI mountain bike guideline number 4.1.009, cyclists cannot compete in the Mountain Bike
World Championship, if they have competed as elite cyclists in the elite World UCI Mountain Bike
Championship in the same year.
- The cyclists racing ID numbers must be withdrawn by 12 noon on the day before their competition.
-In order to facilitate identification for each competitor, there shall be issued a credential for preferential
access permission to competitions. Credentials are required to access to restricted areas and the cable car (for
downhill). Competitors must carry their credentials at all times while in racing areas. This credential can also be
revoked at anytime, as deemed necessary, when considered necessary by the referee commission. ID plates
must be displayed during all practice runs on the track.
- According to UCI general guideline number 1.1.006, each cyclist must be insured with life, personal accident,
and liability insurance while competing or practicing.
2. Downhill Practice (DHI)
2.1 Track inspections (downhill).
The track will be open for inspection for competitors on September 11th, 2012 starting at 2 p.m.
2.2 Official practice runs (downhill) September 12th to 15th, 2012.
The official practice shall have the presence of physicians and security guards. Cyclists will only be given
authorization to access to the track after being authorized by the starting line referee.
- Competitors must make two practice runs down the track in compliance with the UCI guidelines.
- The official designated time period for inspection is the only time the organizing committee is responsible for
medical and safety support, other schedules they are not responsible. It is prohibited to access the track at all
other time periods not designated for the official practice runs and inspection.
-During practice runs, it is possible for the cyclists to inspect the track on foot, however walking off the track.
3. “QUALIFY” (Qualification Race) – Downhill starting lineup
- Participation in the qualification race is mandatory for all racers. It is scheduled for September 14th, 2012 at
10 a.m.
3.1 Starting lineup
The following is the starting lineup order:
Female masters
70 and over, 65-69/60-64/ 55-59 / 50-54 / 45-49 / 40-44 / 35-39 / 30-34
Male masters
70 and over, 65-69/60-64/ 55-59 / 50-54 / 45-49 / 40-44 / 35-39 / 30-34
- The current UCI Mountain Bike Masters World Champion, in the respective category (if he/she is present at
the World Championship) will be assigned the lowest number in this category. After that, the numbers for the
lineup will be delivered to competitors based on their registration date.
- The starting lineup for each group will be according to the ID plates, the lowest number is last. The first cyclist
who is registered will be assigned the lowest number.
- There will be a 30-second interval between cyclists, and a 3-minute interval between categories. The starting
lineup must be announced 24 hours before the beginning of the race.
- The “qualify” (qualification race) defines the starting lineup order for the final race of the UCI Mountain Bike
Masters World Championship in the UCI Mountain Bike World Championship. Only the racers who compete in
the “qualify” (qualification race) and cross the finish line within 30 minutes after the start of the race shall
qualify for the finals.
4. FINAL - UCI Downhill Masters World Championship (DHI)
- The maximum number of competitors allowed in the finals of the UCI Downhill Masters World Championship
is 175. If this number of competitors is exceeded in any category, the Technical Marshall can decide on
eliminating competitors in the “Qualify” (Qualification Race). Further details will be announced by the Technical
Marshall and shall be published at least 24 hours before starting the event.
- The cyclists will lineup in the opposite order, as the fastest competitor in the “qualify” (qualification race) will
start the race last in the final downhill race.
- Each cyclist will begin the race with an interval of at least 30 seconds. The minimum interval between
categories will be 3 minutes.
5. UCI Cross Country Mountain Bike World Championship (XCO)
- The number of competitors allowed in the UCI Cross Country Mountain Bike World Championship scheduled
for September 14th, 15th, and 16th has been defined by the UCI as 200 in each category. If this number of
competitors is exceeded in any category the Technical Marshal can make changes and shall be published at
least 24 hours before starting the event.
6. Cross Country Starting Lineup
- A concentration area (waiting area) shall be provided near the starting line and it is exclusively reserved for
cyclists waiting for their race to start. This area shall be accessible for direct entrance and each racer must go
through an inspection to inspect the identification of their bicycle.
- Cyclists will be requested to arrive at the starting line 20 minutes before the race begins to allow enough time
for all cyclists to enter the starting line and there must be space for warming up. The racers must go quickly to
the starting line, once their presence is requested. The entrance gate to the starting line shall be closed as soon
as their presence is confirmed.
-The UCI Cross Country Mountain Bike World Championship racers shall be requested to arrive at the starting
line 10-15 minutes before the beginning of the race. This allows enough time for the racer to get in their
appropriate place.
- The current UCI Masters World Mountain Bike champion will be the first cyclist to be called, if he/she is in the
race. After that, the rest of the racers will be placed based on their identification plate based on their
registration date.
7. Communication
- There must be at least 03 bulletin boards in the racing area for displaying all bulletins, racing scores, starting
lineups, and announcements posted in the UCI official language.
- The official schedule and timetables are provisory. In order to assure and facilitate the event, and according to
the UCI guidelines, the organizers and organizational committee reserve the right to make any necessary
changes before, during the period of the World Championship, from September 11th to 16th.
8. Antidoping Control
- The antidoping control during the UCI Masters World Championship shall be performed in compliance with
the UCI guidelines.
9. Award Ceremony Protocol
- There will be only one Award Ceremony session at the end of each race.
- The award ceremony will always be performed in the same place.
- All the cyclists (or the three best) shall participate in the award ceremony and must arrive at the scheduled
award ceremony schedule.
Joinville, September 2012.