2017 UCI Taiwan Cup Track International Classic I & II

2017 Taiwan Cup Track International Classic I & II (CL1)

25–27 June 2017

General Information

Race Date: 25 – 27 June. 2017

2017 Taiwan Cup Track International Classic I :    25-26  June 2017

2017 Taiwan Cup Track International Classic II : 27    June 2017

Venue: Kaohsiung Nanzih Velodrome

Address: No.160, Chinan Rd., Nanzi Dist., Kaohsiung City 81165, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Track Specification: Outdoor Velodrome, 333.33 meters, concrete surface and width 7.5m, track angle 7°~38°.

The Organizing Committee: Chinese Taipei Cycling Association

Address: Left side of Velodrome, No. 160, Chinan Rd., Nanzi Dist.,

Kaohsiung City 81165, Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel.: +886-7-3556978

Fax: +886-7-3556962

Email：tourdetw@ms35.hinet.net

Website：http://www.cycling.org.tw/

 Official Hotel :

Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung

Address: No.311, Qixian 1st Rd., Xinxing Dist., Kaohsiung City 80053, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Tel.: +886 7 236 2323

 Number of Participants:

• For Elite Category: the maximum number of riders is (Men 13 and Women 13)
• For Junior Category: the maximum number of riders is (Men 7 and Women 7)

Expense:

• Teams shall responsible for the participant fee (including accommodation, meals and transportation). But the organizer will provide participants with a special offer for the number of participations as follows:

1. Send 6 riders, The Organizer will accommodate 1 rider for free (sharing room basis).
2. Send 12 riders, The Organizer will accommodate 2 riders for free (sharing room).

Flight tickets cost will be borne by participating teams.

All reservations for the accommodation of each team will be arranged by the organizer. Any registration after the deadline designated in the following registration procedure will not be guaranteed for the accommodation reservation and additional cost may be incurred.

 Local Transport:

The Organizer will provide transportation between Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and the official hotel. As per the UCI guidelines, only one pick up per team on arrival, and one drop off per team on departure will be provided for teams.

This service will be provided by The Organizer on 23 June and 28 June. If team arrive and depart beyond these dates, the team will be charged a fee for this service.

There will be additional fees if the team requires

General Rules & Regulations:

2017 Taiwan Cup Track International Classic I & II will be conducted according to UCI Rules and Regulations under Class 1 event. In case of disagreement in the translation of the rules, the English text shall prevail. Any unforeseen cases not covered in the regulation shall be dealt with accordingly.

General issues: Resolved in accordance with UCI and Chinese Taipei Cycling Association.

Penalty:

The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.

Age of Competitors:

• Elite categories: Shall be open to riders aged 18 and over.
• Junior categories: Shall be opened to riders born in 2000 & 1999 (17 & 18 years old).

*Riders of the age 18 can decide whether they want to race the entire race as an elite or junior.

Teams and Participants

Note: The maximum number of the participants in each event shall be as follows:

(I) International Classic I (2 days), (II)  International Classic II (1 day)

 Registration Procedure:

All participants/teams shall reply their entry by the dates as below:

• Entry by Number: 1^st May 2017
• Entry by Name:   15^th May 2017

Please reply your entry to The Organizing Committee via email or fax.

 Tentative Schedule:

23 June 2017 (Fri.) Team Arrival

24 June 2017 (Sat.)         License Control: 16:00~17:00 (TBC)

Team Manager Meeting: 17:30 (TBC)

Venue:    Kaohsiung Nanzih Velodrome

25 June 2017 (Sun.)         2017 Taiwan Cup Track International Classic I (Day 1)

26 June 2017 (Mon.)        2017 Taiwan Cup Track International Classic I (Day 2)

27 June 2017 (Tue.)          2017Taiwan Cup Track International Classic II

28 June 2017 (Wed.)       Team Departure

 Award:

Medals will be presented to the first 3 riders of each event.

Uniform/Team Jersey:

Riders must wear their team jerseys under the UCI’s apparels regulations.

Team Representation:

Each national team/Club shall designate a team manager. The team manager shall represent the team. Any contact with the teams shall be made through the Team Manager.

Equipment:

Equipment used in cycling competitions MUST comply with the UCI rules and regulations. All participants shall ensure that their equipment (bicycle with accessories and other devices fitted, headgear, clothing, etc.) does not by virtue of its quality, material or design, constitute any danger to him or to others. All equipment shall be checked by commissaires before each event.

Official Ceremony:

Riders shall appear in racing attire, wearing their National/Team jerseys, but bare-headed and without headband, sunglass and also unnecessary items, until they leave the official ceremony enclosure.

Anti-Doping Control:

The UCI Anti-Doping regulations are entirely applicable to the event. Moreover, and in conformity with the law of Taiwan, the Chinese Taipei Anti-Doping legislation is applicable in addition to the UCI Anti-Doping regulations.

Insurance:

All participants (including but not limited to team’s officials, riders and their assistants) are aware that they bear their own responsibility for any injury, accident and / or lost that may occur during their stay in Taiwan while taking part in this Tournament. Participants should take up a proper insurance before leaving their country in order to protect themselves against any lost and to indemnify themselves against any claims.

 Other general information:

Climate : 26℃～31℃, Dry , sunny

Time difference: GMT+8

Voltage: 110 Volts, 60Hz

Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NTD)

Credit card: All major credit cards are accepted in Taiwan.

VISA:

Please check with your Embassy for VISA requirements before leaving your country. If you need any official invitation letter for VISA Application, please contact The Organizer.