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Enforcement of UCI Rule 1.2.019
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPublished: 7th April, 2013
A hornets nest has been kicked and it's implications are not yet fully clear...
You may be nonplussed about the enforcement this year of Article 1.3.002 in the UCI Regulations that now bans mechanics from filing down the 'lawyer tabs' on fork dropouts for faster wheel changes because it is classed as modifying the equipment given by the manufacturer to be used in competition, but if you have a British Cycling race license, then articles 1.2.019, 1.2.020 and 1.2.021 of the UCI Regulations directly affect you!
Unlike other forms of cyclesport, you don't necessarily need a race license to compete at a British Cycling ranked mtb event, but even if you have no interest in national ranking points, or don't compete at the national series you may still have a license for the insurance it offers or to enable you to take part in an event abroad. Article 1.2.019 was a previously rarely enforced rule that has been around for several years and many assumed it only applied to professional riders on trade teams, but in a letter sent out on the 26th March to all national governing bodies, the UCI confirmed it applied to all riders.
Simply put, take part in an event that is not sanctioned by British Cycling (our UCI recognized national governing body) and the penalty is a fine of between 50-100 Swiss Francs (£35-£70) and a one-month suspension of your race license!
For example, do a round of an non sanctioned series, maybe take part in an Enduro or Marathon that isn't recognised by British Cycling and you now run the risk of getting hit with a possible fine.
Unsanctioned events that are exempt from this rule are rare - if it's taken place before or is run by someone who has previously organised a race then it counts. The UCI argue that "The objective of this regulation is to protect the hard work and resources you pour into the development of your events at national level. It allows for a federative structure, something which is inherent in organised sport and which is essential to being a part of the Olympic movement". How British Cycling implement this and work with rival organisations such as the CTC, CTT and LVRC is something we've yet to hear.
One last throw of the dice by the UCI as it tries to keep control of all forms of cyclesport? Or the opportunity to re-assess who runs mountain biking and has it's best interests at heart?
Link to USA Cycling: clarification of rule 1.2.019
Link to online petition
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