2019 L'Étape Zhuji by Tour de France
Regulations
I. Hosted by
Zhuji Municipal People's Government
II. Organized by
Zhuji Administration of Education and Sports
Amaury Sport Organisation
III. Managed by
Activation Sports
IV. Date & Place of the Races
(1) Date: 26 May, 7:00 AM-2:30 PM
(2) Start: Huansha Bridge, North of Xishi Guli Scenery tourist resort
(3) The Race End: Huansha Bridge, North of Xishi Guli Scenery tourist resort
(4) The Ride End: Shanxiahu Town, East China International Jewelry City
V. Race Categories
The 2019 L'Étape Zhuji by Tour de France is open to 2000 registrations, allocated to two race categories as below:
(1) The Race: 133 km, 1500 participants;
(2) The Ride: 30 km, 500 participants.
VI. Routes
1) The Race:
Zhuji Huansha Bridge(North of Xishi Guli)-East Zhuluo Rd.-East Erhuan Rd.-North Erhuan Rd.-S103(Zhudian Line)-S103(Dongfu Line)-S306(Zhushan Rd.)-Zhubao Rd.-X006-S308(Shaoda Line)-X343(Xinwang Line)-X302(Fenggu Line)-X060(Chenwu Line)-Huanhu Line-X303(Niesi Line)-S211 -X325(Huangba Line)-X318(Shangqi Line)-X312(Zhuqi Line)-Zhu’an Line-South Huancheng Rd.-North Huansha Rd.- Zhuji Huansha Bridge(North of Xishi Guli)
2) The Ride:
Zhuji Huansha Bridge(North of Xishi Guli)-East Zhuluo Rd.-East Erhuan Rd.-North Erhuan Rd.-S103(Zhudian Line)-S103(Dongfu Line)-S306(Zhushan Rd.)- Shanxiahu Town East China International Jewelry City
VII. Registration Date & Fees
Registration starts on 1 Apr 2019 based on a first-come-first-serve principle.
Registration period | Price (RMB) |
The Race 133KM | The Ride 28.6KM |
Early Bird (1 Apr – 14 Apr) | 318 | 80 |
Standard (15 Apr – 11 May) | 380 | 120 |
VIII. Entry
(1) To participate in The Race, you must be between 16-60 years old (born between 25 May 1959 and 25 May 2003); to participate in The Ride, you must be between 16-55 years old (born between 25 May 1964 and 25 May 2003); all participants are required to provide a health certificate or a physical examination report issued by a registered medical institution certifying that you are physically fit to participate in the race.
(2) People suffering from the following are deemed unfit to participate in the race:
a. congenital or rheumatic heart disease;
b. hypertension or cerebrovascular disease;
c. myocarditis or other cardiac diseases;
d. coronary artery disease or serious arrhythmia;
e. diabetes or hypoglycemia;
f. cold within two weeks before the race;
g. pregnant;
h. any other risk-prone diseases.
IX. Notes for Participants
(1) Risks of cycling: though the race is undertaken in closed roads, potential safety risks as road damages, missing manhole covers, and mechanical bike malfunctions are not excluded. All participants must pay close attention to the road condition and ensure the safety of him/her and others. All participants should also control their speed when encountering downhill. Riding backwards is forbidden all along the route.
(2) Requirements for protective equipment: all participants must wear bike helmets, otherwise will be disqualified. Participants are suggested to wear the jersey provided by the OC as well as cycling pants and gloves for a more comfortable experience.
(3) Drinking/ feeding stations: the OC will set drinking and feeding stations along the route. The exact locations will be distributed to the participants along with the package before the race.
(4) Mechanical assistance: Mechanical assistance is available for participants all along the route at set locations and on a mobile basis. The service is free of charge to participants, but a fee is charged for any materials used for repairs.
X. Rules of the Races
(1) The race is subject to the latest Rules of Union Cycliste Internationale.
(2) Cyclists’ race numbers (bibs) will be arranged and distributed by the Organizing Committee.
(3) All the participants must present themselves for a roll call at the starting zone and assemble at the designated area based on the bib number at 6:00 AM on 26 May. The races start at 7:00 AM.
(4) The podium attenders of Individual Classification are the first three riders to cross the finish line, the Best Young Rider Classification winner goes to the young rider with shortest net time, and the overall rankings are decided by net time. The KOM and Sprint Classification are awarded to the riders with shortest net time between corresponding timing spots (please refer to the Route).
(5) Only riders with road bikes are qualified as award candidates for Individual Classification of The Race while riders with other types of bikes will be timed and listed in overall rankings only.
*Road bike refers to the type that is officially recognized by UCI road bike mass start races.
(6) The Ride is timed,But not ranked.
(7) It is strictly forbidden to participate in the race with:
An electric bicycle or electrically assisted pedal cycle;
Fixed gear;
A recumbent or prone bicycle;
A bicycle equipped with any kind of extension (including but not limited to triathlon bars);
Sharing bikes.
*See the official website "Cycling Regulations" for details.
(8) Time limit of the races:
To ensure a successful and safe race, a time limit for both the race and the transportation will be set to the race. Public transportation will open again after the limit time. Any participants who haven’t finished the race within the time limit should stop and quit the course for safety reasons. Those who quit the race will take the escort coaches provided by OC to the finish zone. The time limits will be published on the official website.
XI. Awards
(1) The Race 133KM
The following awards will be decided and granted to male and female riders separately.
Individual Classification – Winner, 2nd place & 3rd place
Points Classification
Best Climber Classification
Best Young Rider Classification
Age Group Winner
*The female and male Individual Classification winners will be awarded the free entrance to 2020 L'Étape Championship in France. The accommodation is covered while the flight tickets will be self-afforded.
(2) The Ride 28.6KM
The Ride is timed, but not ranked.
Any participant who completes the races within the time limit will be awarded a medal.
The certificate of result will be available for self-printing on the official website 5 working days after the race.
Race results will be available 24 hours after the race.
XII. Package collecting:
After successful registration for the race, please collect your race package at designated time and address (9-00 AM-6:00 PM, 25 May in the Xishi Guli Scenery tourist resort). Pleases bring with your valid ID which was used during your registration.
XIII. Punishment
The Organizing Committee will arrange judges at the start, along the whole course and at the finish. In case any participant has committed any of the following offences at any time during the race, the Organizing Committee will disqualify such participant from the race, or order a one-or-two-year suspension or a lifetime ban circumstantially:
(1) Age or identity fabrication;
(2) Racing with more than one chip per person (also including the possibility of one participant wearing timing chip(s) of the other gender);
(3) Completing the race in relays;
(4) Not following the start order and/or start at non-designated area;
(5) Not obeying the rules at the starting line;
(6) Continuing racing after cutoff time or re-entering the course after dropping out of the race;
(7) Not racing along the designated course, taking a shortcut or hitching a ride;
(8) Crossing the finish line repeatedly or not completing the whole distance but crossing the finish line to get the medal;
(9) Forging the bib number, using the bib number of other races, not wearing the bib number, or wearing a timing chip of other races to finish the race;
(10) Altering or shielding the bib number, or transferring the bib number to another individual;
(11) Not following event staff or disturbing the race order; gathering a crowd and making disturbances or fighting and brawling;
(12) Other behaviors against the rules.
Consequences arising during the race from enrolling by age or identity fabrication or transferring bib number to another individual shall be borne solely by the personnel involved.
XIV. Insurance
The Organizing Committee will take out insurance for all participants and staff.
XVI. Issues not covered herein are subject to further notices and updates.
XVII. The rights of interpretation of this race are vested in the Organizing Committee of L'Étape Zhuji by Tour de France.
XVII. Contact Information of OC
1. Hotline: 400-1003-103
2. E-mail: service@china-letour.com
L'Étape Zhuji by Tour de France
April, 2019