There are notable new UCI Cyclocross regulations coming into effect this season regarding UCI events. USA Cycling staff has worked with the UCI to create as smooth a transition as possible for implementation in the US. The parameters for running this category are wide, and this document will lay out some best practices and suggested methods for running the Junior UCI category.
September of 2019 Beginning in September of 2019, it will be mandatory for every UCI Calendar cyclocross race (C2 and C1) to include a Junior Men’s UCI category race, complete with a UCI mandated prize list, UCI results submission and podium ceremony.
February of 2020 - The first Junior Women’s UCI World Championships will be conducted in February of 2020.
September 2020 - For the 2020-2021 season, the inclusion of a Junior Women’s UCI category will be optional for all UCI Calendar events. USA Cycling will strongly recommend that every UCI Calendar event holds this category.
September 2021 – For the 2021-2022 season, it will be mandatory to hold both Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s UCI categories at all UCI Calendar races, again, with equal prize money.
It is mandated to hold a separate Junior Men’s race for UCI events, however, it is understandable that you must have enough starters in the category to make it worthwhile.
A race promoter may hold both an open (USA Cycling category) Junior Men’s race and a UCI Junior Men’s race on the same day.
2019-2020 UCI Junior Category Minimum Prize List | ||
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Place | Euros | Dollars |
1st | € 150 | $171.66 |
2nd | € 100 | $114.44 |
3rd | € 70 | $80.11 |
4th | € 60 | $68.66 |
5th | € 50 | $57.22 |
6th | € 50 | $57.22 |
7th | € 50 | $57.22 |
8th | € 40 | $45.78 |
9th | € 40 | $45.78 |
10th | € 40 | $45.78 |
11th | € 30 | $34.33 |
12th | € 30 | $34.33 |
13th | € 30 | $34.33 |
14th | € 30 | $34.33 |
15th | € 30 | $34.33 |
Total: | € 800.00 | $915.52 |
The UCI published Foreign Exchange Rate as of January 1st, 2019 is € 1.00 = $1.144
This exchange rate is subject to change annually.