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Rules & Policies

The USA Cycling rulebook aims to provide consistent competition guidelines, and ensure safety and fair play across all cycling events.

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Current version: August 2025

Additional Rules, Policies & Regulations

Policy I - Helmets
Policy II - Anti-Doping
Policy III - Grievances Policy
Policy IV - Officials' Assignments
Policy IVa - Officials Nepotism Policy
Policy V - Officials Code of Ethics
Policy VI - Race Permits and Race Director Responsibilities
Policy VII - Competition Category Policy
Policy VIII - Rider Category Upgrading
Policy IX - Collegiate Cycling
Policy X - Rider Rankings
USA Cycling Whistleblower and Anti-Retaliation Policy
USA Cycling Statement of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy
USA Cycling Gift and Entertainment Policy
USA Cycling Code of Conduct
USA Cycling Officials' Social Media Guidelines
USA Cycling Schedule of Fees
USA Cycling Fan Code of Conduct

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