The UCI posted, today, changes to its rules and regulations for cyclocross. The hot-button item is the new radio rule for World Cup and World Championship races (although as written, it is limited. Communication allowed only from the rider to the mechanic. No communication from staff to rider). But there’s more. The u-turn returns, as long as there is no picket fence swinging by riders, and staff for world cup and world champs need UCI licenses [Editor’s note: After talking to a few people who know more than me, I think the rule from last year will remain intact. This is just a bad translation. So expect to see the triangles return.] I’ve pulled out all of the changes, which were approved June 7 by the UCI Management Commission, and listed them below. I’ve also uploaded the full cyclocross chapter here: 5CRO-E-07.06.2016_English.

Change to 5.1.001. Addition of UCI Recognized Teams

Clarification on inclusion of women’s race in all international events (5.1.004):

Clarification/Return of U-Turns (5.1.018):

Removal of Start Banner Requirement (5.1.020):

Tree logs treated same as planks (5.1.024):

Clarification of Equipment Change/Pit Lane rule (5.1.038):

For World Cup and World Championship Mechanic and Crew need UCI License (5.1.041):

Clarification of duration for women’s elite races (5.1.048):

Radios allowed between rider and mechanic in World Cup and World Championship (5.1.059):

Fastest World Cup Lap Prize (5.3.019):

Leader’s Skinsuit Rule Clarification (5.3.023):

Feature Image: © 2016 Meg McMahon