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Home > Resources > Rules

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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