Road Bike Racing - UCI Road Race classification

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gmason
03-07-02, 01:44 AM
I have printed out, and am poring over, the UCI regs. They make good bedtime reading. ;)

But if someone could explain to me briefly the meaning of the classification scheme for road races (1.1, 1.2, 2.3, etc.), I would greatly appreciate it. I suppose I will find it in the regs, but as with most regs, it is like reading a law book.

Thanks...Gary

Xavier
03-07-02, 10:00 AM
It has been some years since I have been in any UCI events or even know any new rules.

However race catergories is nothing new.

Cat 1.x are stage races. 1.1 are the best while 1.3 are the lesser.

Cat 2.x are single day events. 2.1 being a top single day event.

UCI points are awarded depending on the category event.

Who sets these categories? UCI. Mainly depending on the award prices and route.

P.S. I hope I didn't get the 2 numbers mixed. It has been a while.
Csson
03-07-02, 10:52 AM
I hope I didn't get the 2 numbers mixed

Yes, you did :). 1.x are one-day races and 2.x are stage races. World Cup races are above 1.1. The Giro, TdF and Vuelta are 2.GT (Grand Tour) and some other (Paris-Nice, Tour de Suisse) are 2.HC (Hors Category).

/Csson

Xavier
03-07-02, 02:08 PM
Corect. After posting I saw I got it backwards. Either way that is the answer.