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2.7.016 The circuit shall measure between 800 and 10,000 metres. 

2.7.017 The maximum distance for the race shall be set as follows: 

## Distances 

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## Method with intermediate sprints 

2.7.018 The programme - technical guide of the race shall specify the intermediate sprint system and the allocation of points, by taking account of the following provisions that shall automatically apply. 

2.7.019 Intermediate sprints shall take place on the finish line and after a number of laps that shall always be the same between two sprints. 

2.7.020 Points may be awarded to the first rider to cross the finish line during laps without any intermediate sprint. The number of such points may not exceed 40% of the points awarded the winner of an intermediate sprint. 

2.7.021 Any rider or group of 20 riders or less who drop behind and are lapped by the lead riders shall be eliminated and must leave the race. 

If such a group involves more than 20 riders, the commissaires panel shall decide whether those riders may continue or be eliminated. 

2.7.022 In the case of a recognised mishap as defined in the provisions governing track races (article 3.2.021), the rider shall be entitled to a neutralisation of one or two laps to be determined by the commissaires according to the length of the circuit. After the neutralisation, the rider shall resume the race but shall not earn any points in the following sprint. 

2.7.023 The classification shall be as follows: 

- the winner shall be the rider who covered the greatest number of laps; 

- in the case of a tie on laps, the number of points won shall decide; 

- in the case of a tie on laps and points, the number of wins during the intermediate sprints shall decide; 

- if the riders are still tied, the place during the final sprint shall decide. 

2.7.024 A rider shall be deemed to have gained a lap when he catches up with the tail of the main bunch. 

