Originally Posted by
FrozenK
The rule talks about the rider's team. In this case the team is Belgium. I'm not sure how it will all play out, because banning Belgium seems impossible. On the other hand, the UCI seems to want to send a strong message on this, and I don't know how you could send a stronger message than that. And the rule does say that it is the team's responsibility to make sure the bikes are not motorized (rather that they don't violate 1.3.010) and the whole rule on this seems very strongly worded. So I think they mean it.
Even at the amateur level, you are responsible for know all the rules.
I have not raced for a long time, but when I used to renew my license on USA cycling, you have to check a box verifying you have read the upcoming year's rules and that you agree to follow them.