## § 2 Conduct of participants in cycling races 

(text modified on 01.01.05) 

## UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS 

1.2.079 All licence holders shall at all times be properly dressed and behave correctly in all circumstances, even when not racing. 

They shall refrain from any acts of violence, threats or insults or any other improper behaviour or from putting other persons in danger. 

They may not in word, gesture, writing or otherwise harm the reputation or question the honour of other licence holders, officials, sponsors, federations, the UCI or cycling in general. The right of criticism shall be exercised in a motivated and reasonable manner and with moderation. 

1.2.080 All licence holders shall, in whatever capacity, participate in cycling races in a sporting and fair manner. They shall look to contributing fairly to the sporting success of the race. 

1.2.081 Riders shall sportingly defend their own chances. 

Any collusion or behaviour likely to falsify or go against the interests of the competition shall be forbidden. 

1.2.082 Riders shall act with utmost caution. They shall be held responsible for any accidents that they cause. 

They shall, in the way they behave in the race, observe the legislation of the country where the race takes place. 

1.2.083 Carrying and using glass containers shall be forbidden during competitions. 

## § 3 Team manager 

1.2.084 During events, each team, except regional and club teams, shall be managed by a team manager appointed for this purpose. 

(text modified on 01.01.99; 01.01.05) 

1.2.085 The team manager shall ensure that the riders of his team attend at the required times and places (signing on, start line, antidoping control, etc.). 

He shall respond when summoned by the president of the commissaires' panel or by the organisation’s management. 

(text modified on 01.01.99) 

1.2.086 The team manager may represent the riders before the commissaires' panel. 

## § 4 Team managers' meeting 

1.2.087 No more than 24 hours and no less than two hours before the start of the competition, the organiser must convene a meeting in a suitable room with the representatives of the organisation, the team managers, the commissaires and, where appropriate, the persons 

