2008    2009

46th International Presidential Tour of Turkey – Specific Regulations

Article 1

The 46th International Presidential Tour of Turkey is organised by the:

Committee of Organisation,

Turkish Cycling Federation,

Gençlik Spor Genel Müdürlüğü, 06050 Ulus, Ankara, Turkey

Telephone: +90 312 310 96 13

Fax: +90 312 312 12 75

E-mail: aacikalin@tourofturkey.org

The race will be held under the regulations of the International Cycling Union.

Article 2

The event is open to riders "Men Elite" and "Under 23" categories. The event is entered in the European Calendar of UCI. The event is registered as a 2.HC event. In conformity with the UCI rules, points are awarded as follows for the UCI Ranking:

Article 3

As in article 2.1.005 of the UCI regulations, the event is open to the following teams: UCI Pro Teams, UCI Professional Continental Teams, Continental Teams of the Country ; National Team of the Country of the Organizer.

As per article 2.2.003 of the UCI Regulations, teams must be formed of a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 riders.

Article 4 - Race Headquarters

At the start, the race headquarters shall be open starting 10 April 2009 . The address will announced here.

Team representatives are requested to confirm their starters and collect their race numbers at the race headquarters from ( 14:00 ) to (17:00 ) on the 10 April 2009.

The Team Managers' meeting, organised in accordance with article 1.2.087 of the UCI regulations, in the presence of the members of the Commissaires' Panel.

Article 5 - Radio Tour

The Race Organisation will provide a "Radio Tour" service for all team vehicles, The radio sets will be issued before the race start. Frequency will be declare by bulletins.

Article 6 - Neutral Technical Support

The Race Organisation will provide 3 neutral technical vehicles. The plates and the type of vehicles will be declare and indicated in bulletins.

Article 7 - Feeding During The Stage

Feeding will be permitted from 50 kms after the "Real start" until 20 kms before the Finish line. All such feeding from team vehicles must be behind the car of the Commissaire unless there are 15 or less riders in the group.

On stages in excess of 150 kms distance there will be a marked feeding zone. Such zones are indicated on the route details and each will be marked by a sign "BUFFET" at the start and terminating at the sign "END OF BUFFET". Feeding in such zones will only be from persons on foot who are officials of that team and from the right hand side of the road.

Article 8 - Finishing Time Limits

There will be a time limit of 15% of the time of the stage winner daily.

The President commissaire may alter this time limit in consultation with the Race Direction. Any such change will be announced before the start of the stage.

Article 9 - Classification

a) Mountains Classification: The following points will be awarded for each category of counting climb:

The general classification will be decided by totalling the points scored on all the counting climbs. The leader of the classification will wear a red jersey.

In accordance with article 2.6.017 of UCI regulations, in the event of a tie in this classification the following criteria shall be applied until the tie is broken:

  1. Number of first places in the highest category climbs
  2. Number of first places in other climbs.
  3. Final general classification by time

To receive the prizes for this general classification, each competitor must have completed the whole course of the race within the time limits as set by the race regulations.

b) Points Classification: The points classification will be decided by totalling the points awarded in each of the stages and in the intermediate sprints.

Points are awarded for each intermediate sprint as detailed in the stage details in the race manual: 5 pts; 3 pts ; and 1 point for the first 3 riders placed.

Points are awarded for each stage finish: First - 15 pts ; 2nd - 14 pts ; 3rd - 13 pts ; 4th - 12 pts ; 5th - 11 pts ; 6th - 10 pts ; 7th - 9 pts ; 8th - 8 pts ; 9th - 7 pts ; 10th - 6 pts , 11th – 5 pts , 12th – 4 pts , 13th – 3 pts , 14th – 2 pts , 15th – 1 point.

The leader of the classification will wear a green jersey.

In accordance with article 2.6.017 of UCI Regulations, in the event of a tie in the individual general classification by points, the following criteria shall be applied until the tie is broken:

  1. Number of stage wins.
  2. Number of wins in the intermediate sprints which count towards the points general classification.
  3. Final general classification by time.

To receive the prizes for the general classification, each rider must have completed the whole course of the race within the time limits set by the race regulations.

c) Team Classification: In accordance with article 2.6.016 of the UCI regulations, the team classification for the day shall be calculated on the basis of the sum of the three best individual times from each team. In the event of a tie, the teams are separated by the sum of the places acquired by their best three placed riders on the stage. In the event that the position is still tied, the teams are separated by the placing of their best placed rider for the stage.

The team general classification shall be calculated on the basis of the sum of the three best individual times from each team in each stage ridden. In the event of a tie, the following criteria shall be applied in order until the teams are separated:

  1. Number of first places in the daily team classifications
  2. Number of second places in the daily team classifications etc.

In the event that the position is still tied, the team are separated by the placing of their best placed rider in the individual general classification.

Any team reduced to fewer than three riders shall be eliminated from the team general classification.

d) Turkish Beauties Sprints Classification: Points are awarded for each Turkish Beauties Sprint as detailed in the stage details in the race manual: 5 pts; 3 pts ; and 1 point for the first 3 riders placed.

The leader of the classification will wear a white jersey.

In the event of a tie in the Turkish Beauties Sprints Classification, the following criteria shall be applied until the tie is broken:

  1. Number of stage wins.
  2. Number of wins in the Turkish Beauty Sprints.
  3. Final general classification by time

e) Time Bonuses: Time bonuses which will apply only to the individual general classification are awarded on all stages and will be awarded for the stage finish as follows; 10, 6, 4 seconds to the first three riders.

f) Individual Classification: The individual classification by time is decided by the time of each rider on each stage, less any bonuses and plus any penalties. The rider with the lowest aggregate time being the winner. The leading rider in this classification will wear a turquoise jersey.

In accordance with article 2.6.015 of UCI Regulations, in the event of a tie with two or more riders having an equal time, the following criteria shall be applied until the tie is broken: The placings on each stage shall be added to decide the winner and, as a last resort, the place obtained on the last stage ridden shall be taken into consideration.

Article 10 - Anti-Doping Tests

The use of any form of drugs, as defined in UCI Regulations, is prohibited. Anti-Doping Controls may be imposed during the race and competitors MUST check daily to see if they are required for the Control. A notice will be displayed close to the race finish and at the Control stating which riders are required. UCI Regulations relating to Controls will be strictly applied. Any Controls imposed will be in the race headquarters hotel of that stage finish.

Article 11 - Official Awards Ceremonies

The first three riders on each stage and the leader in each classification must attend the protocol ceremony at the stage finish and also to attend the press conference that follows, daily. Riders required for the ceremonies must report to the Podium by the finish line immediately that they have completed the stage and may not depart from the Podium until released by the race organisation. Riders not attending the respective ceremonies will be penalised.

Article 12 - Penalties

The UCI scale of penalties is the only one applicable.

All punishments and penalties shall count against individual general classifications. They may, depending on the gravity of the infringement and if so decided by the Commissaires Panel, be applied to the individual stage classification.

Article 13 - Teams

The team managers represent their teams and responsible for all their activity from a technical point of view and also for their dicipline. Team vehicles which travel with the race will be driven in convoy order determined by the classification of their leading rider in the general classification. All vehicles will be driven according to the instructions of the Commissaires Panel or the race organization. All vehicles will be driven in accordance with the traffic rules of Turkey.

Article 14 - Conduct of Riders and Their Responsibilities

Riders must sign on, themselves, before every stage start at the signing on point which will be open from 30 minutes until 10 minutes before the start time. Riders must behave in a sporting fashion during the race and at all other times. Riders must wear the numbers issued to them by the race organisation. These numbers must not be folded, cut or defaced in any way and must be worn clearly visible. Riders must wear rigid safety headgear (UCI 1.3.031) at all times when racing. Any rain coat or similar garment that is worn must be of transparent material and the rider's race body numbers must be clearly visible. Riders whose body numbers are not clearly visible at all times will be penalised. Riders must comply with all traffic rules and the instructions of police or race officials and ride so as to keep the left hand side of the road clear to allowing the passing of race vehicles. Riders may only exchange equipment, wheels or bicycles with members of their own team. They may only assist riders who have suffered an accident, puncture or other mechanical trouble who are members of their own team. Riders may not push another rider or be pushed or receive a tow or a pull by another rider or other person. They may not take pace or receive or take a push or tow from any vehicle.

Article 15 - Others

For everything not mentioned at the present Regulation, responsible to decide is the Race Director, The Commissaires Panel and the Organizer of the race. All decisions must comply with the UCI regulations. All persons by taking part in the race, whether as riders, officials or in any other capacity, confirm that they accept and agree to abide by these regulations.

These Regulations for the 46th International Presidential Tour of Turkey are approved by the Cycling Federation of Turkey.

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