RULES & REGULATIONS

SPECIFIC REGULATIONS:

ARTICLE 1: ORGANIZATION

Malaysian Masters Cycling Tour 2015 is organized by Malaysian Masters Cycling Association with the collaboration of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation and fully supported by Tourism of Malaysia.

The event is managed by The Race Masters Resources.

Race HQ (Headquarters) is located at:

SUITE 1558, LEVEL 15,

MENARA DARUSSALAM, NO.12,

JALAN PINANG, 50450,

KUALA LUMPUR

The Secretariat is located at:

No.62-2, Jalan Suria Puchong 1,
Pusat Perdagangan Suria,
47110, Puchong,
Selangor, Malaysia

Contact no:
+6017 389 7205 / +6011 1909 0888

It is held under the regulations of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Malaysian National Cycling Federation. It is held from 3rd-6th September 2015.

ARTICLE 2: TYPE OF EVENT

The event is only open to AMATEUR road cyclist of the Men Masters with sub age category of:
Men Masters M: 30-34 years old

Men Masters A: 35-44 years old

Men Masters B: 45-54 years old

ARTICLE 3: PARTICIPATION

TEAM CLASSIFICATION:
1.  No team Classification for Category M30. / Only for Masters A and B.
2.    Participating teams for each respective category MUST consists minimum of 4 or maximum of 6 cyclists of the SAME category.

3.    Each team must consist of 4 or 6 riders of the SAME category to qualify for a Team       Classification.

The event is open to all local and International Amateur Masters Club Teams however NO NATIONAL RIDER allowed (2 years validation period) 

Each team must be formed of minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 riders together with 2 officials.

But not for Category M30 (Only Individual participation)

ARTICLES 4: RACE HEADQUARTERS

The team managers’ meeting, organized in presence of the members of the Commissaires’ Panel. It is scheduled for 1500hrs, Date: 30th September 2015, (LOCATION TBC)

ARTICLE 5: RADIO TOUR

Race information will be broadcast on the official Radio Tour Channel. The allocated frequency will be announced at the Team Manager’s meeting.

ARTICLE 6: NEUTRAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The technical support service is provided by the MMCT team. The neutral support is provided by means of three (3) sedan car.

ARTICLES 7: TIME BONUSES

Bonuses as per Article 2.6.019 of the UCI Rules will be awarded as follows:

Intermediate Sprints : 3”, 2” and 1”

Stage Finishes : 10”, 6” and 4”

ARTICLES 8: FINISHING TIME LIMITS

Taking into account the characteristics of each stage, the finishing time limits have been set:

For stage 1 the time limit shall be 20%

For stage 2 and 4 the limit shall be 18%

For stage 3 the limit shall be 25%

In exceptional cases only, unpredictable and of force majeure, the commissaires’ panel may extend the finishing time limits after consultation with the organizer as per Article 2.6.032.

In case riders out the time limit are given a second chance by the president of commissaires panel, they shall have confiscated the equivalent points awarded to the winner of this same stage to their individual general classification by point (article 2.6.032)

ARTICLE 9: FEEDING

Food and drinks may be taken from Team vehicles after 50km from start each day and up 20km before the finish, behind the car of the Commissaire or as otherwise indicated by a Commissaire.

Feeding zones will be established as indicated on the route sheets. Only accredited team staff are permitted to operate in this area. Feeding will be from left side of the road only.

ARTICLE 10: CLASSIFICATION

The following classification will be issued:

i) General Individual Classification on Time (Tour Leader)

General Classification on Time is decided by adding together the time taken by the riders on each stage, less any time bonuses and plus any time penalties.

The rider leading this competition after Stage 1 will wear the Yellow Jersey and receive a daily award. In the event of a tie, the leading rider will be decided as per UCI Regulation 2.6.015.

ii) General Classification On Points (Best Sprinter)

The General Classification on Points is decided by adding together the points awarded for each intermediate sprint and each stage finish. The points are awarded as follows:

Stage Finishers: 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Intermediate Sprints: 5, 3, 2, 1.

After Stage 1, the leader will wear the Green Jersey and receive a daily award. The leader will be the rider with most points awarded on the designated sprints. In the event of a tie, the leader shall be decided as per UCI Regulation 2.6.017.

iii) Best Climber (King of Mountain)

The points are as follows:

Category 1: 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1.

Category 2: 10, 7, 6, 4, 2, 1.

Category 3: 4, 2, 1.

After Stage 1, the leader will wear a Red Jersey. The leader will be the rider with the most points awarded on the designated climbs. In the event of a tie, the leader shall be decided as per UCI Regulation 2.6.017.

iv) Malaysian Individual Classification On Time

Best Climber is decided by points awarded on each designated climbs in the race.

The Malaysian Individual Classification on time, for eligible riders registered with Club Team/State, is decided by adding together the time taken on each stage, less any time bonuses and plus any time penalties. The rider leading in this competition after Stage 1 will wear a Blue White Jersey and received a daily award. In the event of a tie, the leader shall be decided as per UCI Regulation 2.6.017.

v) Team Classification On Time

The Team award is decided on the total time of first three riders in a team on each stage, excluding time bonuses. In the event of a tie, the leading team shall be decided as per UCI Regulation 2.6.016.

vi) Malaysian Team Classification On Time

The Team award, for eligible teams registered with Malaysian Masters Cycling Association, is decided on the total time of the first three riders in a team on each stage, excluding time bonuses. In the event of a tie, the leading team shall be decided as per UCI Regulation 2.6.016.

ARTICLE 11: WEARING OF CLASSIFICATION LEADER’S JERSEY

The following 4 race classification jerseys shall be worn daily:

· General Time Classification Leader – Flame Orange 

· Sprint Point Leader – Checker Green

· King Of The Mountain Classification – Red Polka Dot

· Best Malaysian Rider – Purple Rain

Jerseys awarded by the Organizer must be worn for the whole of the following stage. For holders of more than one jersey at one time, the jersey to be worn shall be that with the highest ranking in the order of precedence as indicated above, and the other jersey(s) shall be worn by next rider in the relevant classification.

ARTICLE 12: AWARD CEREMONY

As per Article 1.2.112 of the UCI Regulations, the following riders must attend the official awards ceremony:

· The top three (3) finishers of the stage

· The leaders of the following secondary classification:

– Individual General Classification by Time for Malaysian Rider (Purple Jersey)

– Individual King of Mountain Classification (Red Jersey)

– Individual General Classification by Points (Green Jersey)

– Individual General Classification by Time (Orange Jersey)

– The riders will present themselves at the podium in a time limit of 15 minutes after crossing the finish line.

Before each stage start (after stage 1), the jersey holders must appears in the racing clothing for presentation to the public. Moreover, at the general finish of the event, the following riders must also present themselves at the final awards ceremony at Kota Iskandar, Johor on the 4th October 2015:

· The first three of the event

· The winners of the following secondary classification:

– The Team General Classification for Malaysian Team Champion

– The Team General Classification (1 – 3)

– The Individual General Classification by Time for Malaysian rider (1 – 3)

– The Individual King of Mountain Classification (1 – 3)

– The Individual General Classification by Points (1 – 3)

– The Individual General Classification by Time (1 – 3)

ARTICLE 13: PENALTIES

The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.

ARTICLE 14: GENERAL

a) Signing of Start Sheet

Sign-on begins 60 minutes and finishes 15 minutes before the race start.

b) Riders Number and Transponder

All riders will be provided with a bike number to be affixed to their bike seat post and timing chip (transponder) to be affixed to their left fork. Plus 2 body numbers to be placed on the back of the jersey (lower part of the back for better visibility)

c) In-race communications

The use of radio links or other means of remote communication with the riders is NOT permitted in this race.

d) Penalties are also provided for any rider or person who infringes the general principles of the race, these regulations and internal disciplinary rules.

Moreover, the race management has the right to dismiss person from the race for the following reasons:

· Improper behaviour

· Act of vandalism

· Breach of the regulations

· Fraud at customs

e) The drivers of all race and team cars shall obtain the express agreement of the Race Director before allowing any additional accredited passengers in their car.

f) Media personnel wishing to travel in vehicles other than media vehicles or motorbikes must also obtain the express agreement of the Race Director. Please note that failure to complete this procedure will nullify the vehicle insurance and the driver will become responsible for any claims from passengers and other drivers.

g) Only one (1) team car may follow the race.

h) Any team wishing to apply advertising material to vehicles provided by the Race Organizer must receive the approval of, and apply it under supervision of the Transport Manager or Race Director.

i) Cyclist and team officials are warned not to urinate in front of public or in front of worship houses (mosques, churches or temples) otherwise may face penalty as stipulated in Article 12.1.040 (28)

j) All foreign personnel are reminded that by Malaysian law, any trafficking of drugs carries the mandatory death penalty.

g) Team car:

i) LOCAL PARTICIPANTS are required to provide their own team car at their own cost.

ii) INTERNATIONAL TEAM, the Secretariat will provide a vehicle rental service for the purpose of team car.

ARTICLE 15: ACCOMMODATION

a) International cyclists/team which came before the event, the Secretariat only provides 1 night stay the day before the event that is 30th September 2015. Any lodging before the said date will solely be borne by the cyclists/team.

b) Airport transfer is only available on the 29th September 2015. Please arrange accordingly to your arrival date.

ARTICLES 16: START TIME 
a) Time handicapped will be given to the most higher age category:
Starting with Category Masters B (time gap)
Followed by Masters A (time gap)
Last to start - Masters M30
b) Time gap for the start will be decided by the Race Director and Chief Commissaire.