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Part vii - trials
1.1 General Comments
1.1.001 International Trials competitions are run in the open country, with all respect for the natural environment, or in halls (indoor competitions).
1.1.002 Organizers and or competitors are required to comply with provisions and administrative and police requirements with respect to the highway code, with the general provisions of UCI-sporting regulations, with current directives on environmental protection and with the present Trials Competition Regulations.
1.1.003 The organiser shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary authorization, administrative or other, for the holding of international competitions and the use of the planned course.
1.2 Types of race
1.2.001 Trials officially recognises the following types of race as described in these Trials Competition Regulations
Individual races:
1.2.002
| 20" (Trialbike) | |
| 26" (Mountainbike) |
Team Races:
1.2.003 In team races, 4 riders belonging to different categories shall constitute a team. The points total of the 3 best riders shall be added and taken into account in the team results.
1.2.004 Each nation may appoint a team if the organiser or international or national sports federation have allowed for team results.
2.1.001 Trials is a cycling competition in which a given circuit, compromising "supervised zones"(sections), has to be covered with a minimum of faults (penalties). The total duration of the race, necessary to negotiate all the obstacles, is set accordingly.
2.2 Sections (supervised zones)
2.2.001 The organiser shall, according to each category of competitor, lay out a given number of sections (supervised zones).
2.2.002 The minimum number of sections for each competition:
| Elite: | 16 sections | |
| Juniors: | 16 sections | |
| Youths: | 14 sections |
2.2.003 Sections are difficult stretches. Each sections shall include a maximum of 3 difficulties(obstacles), that may either be artificial or natural, e.g.: stones, water, sand, steps, inclines, tree trunks, concrete pipes, etc.
2.2.004 The following section dimensions are proposed:
| Length 20": | about 20 meters | |
| Length 26": | about 60 meters | |
| Width: | at least one meter (at handlebar height) |
2.2.005 It is earnestly recommended that each side of the track be marked by strips, 10 to 30 cm high.
2.2.006 Each section shall have an entry and exit gate, marked by a starting and finishing line and by the corresponding panels (A=start, E=finish). The starting gate shall also bear mention of the section (A1, for example).
2.2.007 Each section shall compromises a 3-metre "neutral zone", ahead of the starting line, on which shall be a single participant.
2.2.008 The finishing line shall be at least 3 metres after the last difficulty (obstacle) to avoid any argument over penalties.
2.2.009 Entry to and exit from a section shall be judged on the front wheel axle.
2.2.010 The official sections preceding the start of the race may not be covered by bike.
2.2.011 In case of a breach, the rider will be not permitted to stab.
2.2.012 The maximum time cut for a section is 2'30, though the jury can adjust the time according to the difficulty of the section.
2.2.013 In choosing sections, it would be as well not to exceed following maximum jump heights:
(if need to be, the international panel may require this of the organiser).
| 20": | green: | 1,00 metre | |
| red: | 1,40 metre | ||
| yellow: | 1,80 metre | ||
| 26": | red: | 1,00 metre | |
| yellow: | 1,40 metre |
2.3 Circuit
2.3.001 The sections shall be placed on a circuit of about two kilometers, laid out in such way that the participants can follow it without difficulty.
2.3.002 A sketch of the circuit shall be displayed at the start and finish to permit the participants to see the locations of the sections.
2.3.003 The organised shall decide whether the sections are to be covered consecutively or in random order.
2.4 Starting and riding regulations
2.4.001 A meeting of all competitors shall be held before the start of the race. At that meeting they shall be given all important information on the running of the race. Attendance at that meeting shall be obligatory for all competitors. That meeting may be replaced by the distribution of information.
2.4.002 Where starts are given at minute intervals or in groups, each competitor shall be responsible for observing the starting time set him.
2.4.003 During the race, competitors shall remain disciplined and comply with UCI directives and instructions in order to guarantee equal chances for all. Participants shall have been informed in detail of these conditions before they hand in their enrolment.
2.4.004 In case of accident, participants shall be required immediately to administer first aid, or at least to call for help. Time losses incurred in this way shall be confirmed by the competitor himself.
2.4.005 It is forbidden to modify sections of the course or their configuration.
2.4.006 It is forbidden to cover sections preceding the race by bike. In cases of breach of this provision, the rider shall not be authorized to start.
2.4.007 With the exception of the judges, the panel and the race manager, only the competitor whose name is called by the judge may be in the supervised zone.
2.4.008 Sections may be covered on foot.
2.4.009 Penalties inflicted by the judge shall be entered on the score card given to each competitor at the start. In addition, penalty points shall be entered on the penalty check list, to be kept for each section.
2.4.010 Courses shall be marked with arrows of the colour corresponding to the category of the race shall be ridden in accordance with this marking.
2.4.011 A competitor shall not enter a gate reserved for categories other that his own. Gates shall be marked by arrows of the same colour, pointing left or right.
2.4.012 Competitors shall take up position obliquely to the staging line.
2.4.013 Any rider dropping out of the race shall return his point card to the results stand.
2.5 Duration of the race
2.5.001 The total duration of the race shall be set by the race manager in agreement with the judges; it shall be so set at to permit competitors to end the race in the set time.
2.5.002 Default time shall be 30 minutes
2.6 Time-keeping, results
2.6.001 Times shall be taken at the start and the finish. The total duration of each competitor's race shall be the difference between the starting time on the penalty card and his finishing time on the final penalty card.
2.7 Repairs
2.7.001 Repairs may be undertaken during the race, but neither inside a supervised zone, nor in any other place liable to hamper or endanger riders.
2.8 External assistance
2.8.001 The following acts by attendants or followers to help competitors shall be prohibited and penalised by 10 points against the competitor helped.
2.8.001.1 Taking up position, for the competitor, at the entry to a section
2.8.001.2 Criticising the judge
2.8.001.3 Entering a Section. Assistance to protect the competitor without influencing his performance in the race shall be permitted.
2.8.001.4 Giving advice (positions) to a competitor riding in the section. Relatives, followers or attendants shall, in no case interfere, in the competition.
2.9 Penalty points
2.9.001 The following penalty points may can be imposed on riders in the sections:
2.9.002 Any support on the obstacle or on the ground to re-establish the rider's balance, be it with a part of the body of with a pad of the trial bike, except the tyres (1 point). Brushing during the bike trial movement shall be permitted. stand still shall be permitted.
2.9.003 Resting a pedal and the lower chainguard on the ground or on the obstacle (1 point).
2.9.004 Passing the maximum time cut of 2'30 minutes for the section (1 point per 15 seconds)
2.9.005 Riding over or under. raising or tearing the tapes marking the limits Of the section (5points). The wheels axles and the longitudinal axis of the bike shall form the measuring points.
2.9.006 Entering the gate of some other category of the competition (5 points).
2.9.007 Holding the bike other than by the handlebar (5 points).
2.9.008 Placing both feet simultaneously on the ground or on an obstacle (5 points).
2.9.010 Front wheel outside the entry gate (5 points). When, after entering the section, the front axle again exits the gate.
2.9.011 Placing both feet on the same side of the bike when one of the feet is on the ground (5 points).
2.9.012 Fall, parts of the body above the hips in contact with the ground (5 points).
2.9.013 Resting a hand on an obstacle or on the ground (5 points).
2.9.014 When the maximum of penalties (5) is reached, the rider has to leave the section.
2.10 Supplementary penalties
2.10.001 Per minute for being late at the start (1 point) in case of starts at minute intervals.
2.10.002 Seeking help from followers (10 points).
2.10.003 Losing the points card (10 points).
2.10.004 Unsporting behaviour (10 points).
2.10.005 Skipping a section (10 points).
2.10.006 Leaving or short-cutting the circuit (disqualification).
2.10.007 Abandoning the race (disqualification).
2.10.008 Changing the configuration of a section (disqualification).
2.10.009 Injured rider continuing the race without doctor's authorization (disqualification).
2.10.010 Additional penalties, that only the race manager can impose in agreement with the panel, shall be added to the other penalty points.
2.10.011 Any rider exceeding the set duration of the race shall be penalized by a half point for each minute or part thereof.
2.10.012 Any rider exceeding the default time shall be excluded from the classification.
2.11 Classifications, results
2.11.001 Penalty points incurred shall, after each lap, be put up on a table, at the start and the finish. The competitor with the lowest total penalty points shall be the winner in his category.
2.11.002 The other places in the classification shall be allocated in ascending number of points imposed.
2.11.003 Where two or more riders have the same points total, the decision shall be based on the number of sections covered with "zero faults".
2.11.004 Should that still leave a points draw, the number of sections with a single fault shall be considered, and so forth.
2.11.005 If, after taking account of sections with five faults there is still no clear decision, a shoot-out will decisive. This shoot-out will take place on a section, appointed before the start of the event by the jury. Whenever the competitors are equal on points, the time will be the decider, and the fastest rider will be declared the winner.
2.12 Competitor's meeting
2.12.001 All riders shall attend a meeting of competitors, that shall take place before the start of the race.
2.12.002 The starting method and time, the number and order of sections, the number of laps, the total duration of the race and any amendments to the regulations shall be announced.
2.13 Objections
2.13.001 The objection procedure shall be regulated by the UCI.
2.13.002 Only competitors or their legal representative may lodge an objection.
2.13.003 The deadline for lodging an objection shall be 30 minutes after the finish of the last competitor of the corresponding category.
2.13.004 Collective objections, objections against the time-keeping or the decision of judges shall not be entertained.
2.13.005 The race manager, after consulting the panel, shall decide on objections submitted.
3.1.001 Categories in 20" trial bike racing shall depend on age. The selection criterion is the year of birth, the reference date being 1st January of the sports season considered.
3.1.002
| Youths: | 15 and I6 years old | |
| Juniors: | 17 and 18 years old | |
| Elite: | 19 years old and up |
3.1.003 Girls, according to age, shall be accepted in the next age category down.
3.2 Trial 26" Categories
3.2.001 Categories in 26" Mountainbike racing depend on age. The selection criterion is the year of birth,
3.2.002
| Juniors: | 16 - 18 years old | |
| Elites: | 19 years old and up |
3.3 The World Champions in the Youth and Juniors is given the right to participate in a higher category a year later, if desired by the rider.
4.1.001 A trial bike shall have two brakes in working order (front and rear wheels) and saddle.
4.1.002 The frame, the handlebar and the fork shall not be cracked.
4.1.003 Pedal and wheel chainwheels shall not show too much play.
4.1.004 No pedal hooks or toe-straps shall be allowed.
4.1.005 Bikes shall not have any sharp edges that could cause injury.
4.1.006 Tyres may not be fitted with chains, ropes or others devices.
4.2 26" Bikes (Mountainbikes)
4.2.001 Normal commercially available 26" wheel mountain bikes with a minimum of 6 gears shall be permitted.
4.2.002 Only one rockring chainguard shall be authorized on the transmission side. No additional, lower chainguard may be fitted.
4.4 Serial numbers
4.4.001 Rider's number panels shall clearly show the serial number and the colour of the course.
4.4.002 Number panels shall be placed as to be most readable from in front.
4.4.003 If the number bear sponsors' logos, those logos shall be neither removed nor concealed.
4.4.004 Serial numbers shall be allocated sequentially starting from the first event.
4.5 Riding apparel
4.5.001 In all Trials competitions, protective headgear shall be worn. Riders are obliged to opt for a helmet which meets the high standards, like Snell, ANSI or DIN 33954.
4.5.002 Proper dress is required involving tights and solid shoes.
4.5.003 We recommend the wearing of gloves.
4.5.004 Provisions on advertising matter are regulated by the UCI.
5.1.001 The disciplines and their relative categories to be run each year in the "World Trials Championships" are indicated in tables hereafter:
| Types of event | Elites | Juniors | Youth |
| Trial 20" | x | x | x |
| Trial 20" team event | x | x | X |
| Trial 26" | x | x | |
| Trial 26" team event | x | x |
5.2 World Championships classification modes
5.2.001 Allocation of points:
| Place | Points |
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 7 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 2 |
| 15 | 1 |