that the event runs smoothly in sporting terms and with regards to the equitable treatment of participants. In particular, the organiser shall: 

$_{-}$ provide the teams with a detailed description of the relevant sections (length, type of surface, degree of difficulty of each section, road width, etc.), if necessary providing photos or videos; 

$_{-}$ ensure that the course can be traversed at all times (weather conditions, etc.) by a road bicycle as defined by Chapter III of Part I of the UCI Regulations; 

$_{-}$ ensure the safety of the course (maintenance, sweeping and stabilising the surface, protective measures, signage, etc.); 

$_{-}$ ensure that the following vehicles are suitable for the course and that the drivers have the necessary skills. 

The UCI may refuse to register an event on the calendar and/or refuse the inclusion of an unpaved section. 

(N) The elements referred to in the present article shall be indicated in the race programme – technical guide. For one-day races, they shall also be especially mentioned during the meeting of sports directors. 

## Lead vehicle 

The organiser shall have an inspection vehicle lead the race, in which the event safety manager (or another person designated by the latter) shall travel, to point out any possible obstacles and intervene if necessary. 

## Inflatable structures 

(N) From 1$^{st}$ January 2022, inflatable structures on the road or crossing the road are prohibited, except in order to mark the position of the start line. 

(N) Between 1$^{st}$ January 2018 and 1$^{st}$ January 2022, inflatable structures on the road or crossing the road are permitted only to mark the location of the start line, the last kilometre of the race and the finish line, subject to the following requirements: 

- The structure must be equipped with two generators as well as two blowers working simultaneously; the structure must be maintained in a stable position even in case one of the two generators fails; 

- At least one technician must stay on alert close to the structure in order to intervene if a problem occurs; 

- At least one of the two blowers must be operated by a petrol generator; 

- Petrol must be available in the immediate vicinity of the structure; 

- The structure must be secured to at least 10 anchor points. 

(text modified on 1.01.03; 1.01.18; 1.01.19; 11.02.20; 8.02.21). 

## Evaluation of the event route 

2.2.016 The UCI may use the services of independent experts to evaluate the safety and compliance of the route. The UCI collects essential information from the organisers for this purpose and/or mandates an independent expert to collect the essential information directly from the organisers. The information collected may include videos of the route, the route layout in GPX format and any other information as deemed relevant by the UCI. The result of the evaluation of the event route by the UCI or the appointed independent expert may be communicated by the UCI to the organiser so that the latter can implement any corrective actions required. 

(text introduced on 8.02.21). 

