Race Rules 2016
Specific regulations
Article 1 - Organizer
The “29th International Ladies' Tour of Thüringen, 2016” is organized by TRF • Thüringer Sportmarketing GmbH, Gothaer Straße 1, D-99880 Waltershausen, [email protected], Phone +49 36 22 90 09 70, Fax +49 36 22 90 09 71 in accordance with the valid regulations of the International Cycling Union. The tour will be disputed between July 15th and July 21st, 2016.
Article 2 – Type of event
The event ist open to athletes of the category “Elite Women” and is listed in category 2.1 of UCI Women calendar. For UCI ranking the points will be awarded according to chapter X, § 2 of the UCI-rules “Road Races”.
Article 3 – Participation
The event is open for UCI Women Teams, national teams, regional, and club teams. The team must consist of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 riders. All foreign regional and club teams have to present a permission to start of their federation.
Article 4 – Race Headquarter/Permanence
The Race Headquarter will be open on July 15th, 2016 from 2 p.m. thru 3.30 p.m. and placed at Historisches Rathaus, Hauptmarkt 1, 99867 Gotha. The presentation of licences and the confirmation of starters will take place at race headquarter from 2 p.m. thru 3.30 p.m. The team managers meeting is scheduled for July 15th, 2016, 4.30 p.m. at Historisches Rathaus, Hauptmarkt 1, 99867 Gotha. The meeting of commissaires will be held at 4.00 p.m.
Article 5 – Radio Tour
Radio Tour will be broadcast on frequency 148.330 MHz. Receivers will be available at Römers Geluidstechniek.
Article 6 – Neutral Service Cars
The organizer will provide three neutral service cars.
Article 7 – Time bonuses
The following time bonuses will be awarded:
Finish — 10, 6, and 4 seconds
Intermediate sprints — 3, 2 and 1 seconds
Article 8 – Time limits
The time limit will be fixed as follows:
Stage 1, 2, 3, and 5, 6, 7 — 20 %
Stage 4 (time trial) — 35 %
The time limits may be changed in urgent cases by the panel of commissaires after consultation of the organiser.
Article 9 – Classifications
The results after each stage are available on the website www.thueringenrundfahrt-frauen.de => Tour Info => Results or at www.romers.nl/nl/uitslagen
1. General classification by time
The leading rider in the general classification by time will be awarded the Yellow Jersey of Sparkasse. In the case of a draw the classification will be established in accordance with art. 2.6.015 of UCI regulations.
2. Sprint classification
The leading rider in the sprint classification will be awarded the Blue Jersey of WNT. The points awarded at the intermediate sprints (3, 2, and 1) and at the finish (5, 4, 3, 2, and 1) will be calculated. In the case of a draw the classification will be established in accordance with art. 2.6.017 of the UCI regulations.
3. Mountain classification
The leading rider in the mountain classification will be awarded the Yellow-Black Jersey of Opel. Points will be awarded in the following categories:
• category 1—7, 5, 3, and 2 pts.
• category 2—5, 3, and 2 pts.
• category 3—3, 2, and 1 pts.
In the case of a draw the classification will be established in accordance of art. 2.6.017 of the UCI regulations.
4. Best Junior classification
The best placed rider in the General Classification by time born 1994 or later will be awarded the Purple Jersey of Gotha adelt.
5. Most active rider classification
The most active rider after the stage will be awarded the Jersey of Saalfelder Brauerei. The jury decides in accordance with the activities during the stage.
6. Best German rider
The best placed German rider after each stage will be awarded the White Jersey of IKK classic.
7. Team classification
The riders with the three best times will be registered for the team classification daily. In the case of a draw for the General Team Classification the classification will be established in accordance of art. 2.6.016 of the UCI regulations.
8. Priority of classifications
a) General classification by time
b) Sprint classification
c) Mountain classification
d) Junior classification
e) Most active rider classification
f) Best German rider classification
Articel 10 – Prizes
The prizes and primes of foreign riders will be reduced in accordance to German taxation law. They will receive a receipt for their tax authority.
Article 11 – Antidoping tests
The antidoping tests will be carried out in accordance to the current UCI antidoping regulations and the German law at following places:
• at all stages next to the start and finish area
Artikel 12 – Ceremony and press conference
The following riders have to be present for the ceremony no later than 10 minutes after the arrival:
• the first three placed riders of the stage;
• the wearers of leadier jerseys.
For the final ceremony after the 7th stage the following riders have to be present:
• the three best placed riders of the 7th stage;
• the most active rider of stage 7;
• the best German rider of stage 7;
• the three best placed riders of the GC by time;
• the winner of the sprint, mountain, junior classifications
Riders not present for the ceremony will be punished in accordance to article 12.1.040 – 36 (forfeiture of prizes + 100,- CHF fine)
The riders who will take part in the press conference after each will be informed by the race direction.
Artikel 13 – Penalities
The UCI scale of penalities is the only one applicable.
Article 14 – Time trial
The starting order will be in accordance to the inverse order of the general classification by time. The interval will be 1 minute. The last 10 riders will start with an interval of 2 minutes.
Article 15 – Primes
The primes will be indicated in the communique. There ist no general classification for the primes.
Article 16 – Environment protection
Washing vehicles or bikes with cold cleaner is prohibited in Germany.
We ask all teams not to throw bottles and waste along the road. Use the waste bins, yellow totes (plastic) and blue totes (paper).
Thank you for the environment protection of Thüringen!
Article 17 – Police
The security of the convoi will be ensured by the police of Thüringen. Please respect the orders of the police at all times and ensure also the free passage of the police motorbikes. It's for your own security!