Regulations

RACE REGULATIONS OF BALTIC CHAIN TOUR 2025

1. ORGANIZATION
The stage race „Baltic Chain Tour 2025 is organized by Pro Jalgratturite klubi MTÜ, Rohu 13, Tallinn 10612, under the regulations of the International Cycling Union (UCI). The Race Director in Estonia is Allar Tõnissaar (info@proklubi.ee, +372 501 4427). Race secretary is Kaja Malts (kaja.malts@gmail.com, +372 505 8742). It is to be held from 21 st to 24 th August 2025.

2. TYPE OF EVENT
The event is open to athletes of the Men Elite (ME) and Men Under 23 (MU) categories. The event is listed on the UCI Europe Tour calendar and consists of two half-stages and two full stages. The event is registered as a UCI 2.2 ME event. In conformity with the UCI rules, points are awarded according to UCI CR. 2.10.008 as follows for the UCI ranking.

Position	Final Classification	Stages	Wearing race leader’s jersey per stage
1	40	7	1
2	30	3
3	25	1
4	20
5	15
6	10
7	5
8	3
9	3
10	3

3. PARTICIPATION
As per article 2.1.005 of the UCI regulations, the event is open to the following teams: UCI ProTeams of the country, foreign UCI ProTeams (max. 2), UCI continental teams, UCI cyclo-cross professional teams, national teams, regional teams and club teams. In accordance with article 2.2.003 of the UCI regulations, the number of cyclists per team at the start will be 6 maximum and 4 minimum. The mere fact of entering and/or participating in the event implies that each team fully accepts all the provisions laid out in these specific regulations and undertakes to respect them.

Deadline for entries is July 15, 2025 when correctly filled entry form must reach the race secretary by e-mail: kaja.malts@gmail.com

4. RACE HEADQUARTERS
A list of locations of the Headquarters for each stage at the starting points and finishing points will be provided in the official program.

Final confirmation of starters, verification of licenses and distribution of race numbers and accreditation cards will take place on Thursday, August 21, at 16:00 – 18:00 in Rija VEF Hotel (Address: Brivibas gatve 199C, Riga).

The Team managers meeting, organized by article 1.2.087 of the UCI CR, in the presence of the Members of the Commissaires Panel, is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, at 19:00 in Rija VEF Hotel (Address: Brivibas gatve 199C, Riga).

The Race Security briefing is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, at 18:15.

5. RADIO-TOUR
The entire Baltic Chain Tour will go on the Zello program and the Zello presentation will be made at the Teams Managers meeting. Download Zello app from Apple Store or Google Play Store.

6. NEUTRAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Neutral support is provided by 3 (three) vehicles.

7. BONUSES
Bonuses, under the article 2.6.019 will be awarded as follows:

at stage 1B, only one intermediate sprint 3”, 2” and 1”
– There will be 2 IS in that stage
at stage 2 & 3, each intermediate sprint: 3”, 2” and 1”
– There will be 3 IS in those stages
at the finish line of stage 1B : 6”, 4” and 2”
at the finish line of stage 2 & 3 : 10”, 6” and 4”

8. FINISHING TIME LIMITS

The finishing time limits are as follows:

1b stage – 10%
2nd and 3rd stage – 8%

In exceptional cases, unpredictable and of force majeure, the Commissaires Panel may extend the finishing time limits after consultation with the organizer according to the UCI CR art. 2.6.032.

9. RACE INCIDENTS IN THE LAST 3 KILOMETRES

The provisions set out in article 2.6.027 of the UCI Regulations, which apply in the event of a crash, puncture or mechanical incident past the signpost indicating three kilometres remaining to the finish, and according to which the rider or riders affected shall be credited with the time of the rider or riders in whose company he was/they were riding at the moment of the incident, will be enforced in the following stages: 1b, 2, 3.

On Stage 1a UCI Regulation 2.6.028 will apply.

For all that is not regulated under this ruling, the irrevocable decision taken by the Commissaires’ Panel in consultation with the Organisation Management shall apply.

10. CLASSIFICATIONS
The race has 5 classifications:

General Individual Classification by time (Yellow Jersey)

The individual general classification by time is established by adding up the times recorded for the 4 stages, taking into account bonuses and penalties – Article 2.6.015 of UCI. The leading rider in the General Individual Classification by time shall wear the designed Yellow Jersey in the following stage.

The Yellow Jersey is handed over immediately after each stage at the award ceremony. The current leader may wear on the Yellow Jersey advertising of his team’s Main Sponsor (UCI CR art. 1.3.053).

Most Competitive Rider by points (Red Jersey)

The Most Competitive Rider Classification is decided by adding together the points awarded at each intermediate sprint and each stage finish. The rider with the highest number of points, who completes the whole race, is the winner of the Most Competitive Rider and shall wear the Red Jersey.

Points are awarded as follows:
Stage finish 1b, 2 & 3: 15 – 11 – 9 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
Intermediate sprint 1b, 2 & 3: 3 – 2 – 1

In the event of a tie in the Most Competitive Rider Classification the riders are separated per UCI art. 2.6.017. The leader in the Most Competitive Rider Classification may wear the Red Jersey advertising of his team’s Main sponsor (UCI CR art. 1.3.053).

Most Active Rider by intermediate sprint points (Green Jersey)

The Most Active Rider is decided by points awarded on each intermediate sprint. Points are allocated at each intermediate sprint as follows: 3 – 2 – 1 points for the first three riders.

The rider with the highest number of points, who completes the whole race, is the Most Active Rider and shall wear the Green Jersey. In the event of a tie in the Classification of Most Active Rider the riders are separated per UCI art. 2.6.017, except number of stage wins does not
count. In case of same number of points, the following rule takes place: Number of wins in intermediate sprints; General individual classification by time.

The leader in the Classification of Most Active Rider may wear the Green Jersey advertising of his team’s Main sponsor (UCI CR art. 1.3.053).

Best Young Rider Classification on overall time (White Jersey)

This classification is for riders born after 1st of January 2003. The Best Young Rider is decided by adding together the time taken by eligible riders on each stage. In the event of equality of time, the leading rider will be decided in the same manner as the overall general classification on time.

The leader in the Best Young Rider Classification may wear on the White Jersey advertising of his team’s Main sponsor (UCI CR art. 1.3.053).

Team General Classification on overall time

The General Team Classification shall be calculated on the basis of the sum of the three best individual times of each team. In the event of tie the teams are separated per UCI art. 2.6.016.

Priority of Leaders Jerseys: Yellow – Red – Green – White.

11. PRIZES
The following prizes (in Euros) are awarded:

Place	Per half stage/stage	General classification	Sprint	Most Active Rider	Most Competitive Rider	Best Young Rider	Best Team
1	630/845	1475	50	200	150	140	185
2	320/420	740	40	150	100
3	160/210	370	30	100	50
4	80/105	185
5	65/85	150
6	50/65	115
7	50/65	115
8	35/45	80
9	35/45	80
10-20	15/25	40

A total of 17,425 EUR will be the prize money at the event.

NB! ALL PRIZES NAMED WILL BE PAID OUT LESS TAX:
1. 22% personal income tax according to the Estonian Tax Law
2. 2% of the total prize fund by UCI Regulations to the CFAD

According to the UCI CR art. 1.2.072 the prizes shall be paid to the beneficiary´s bank account only and not later than 90 days after the finish of the race. The bank transfer order will be based on the final classification and a special form with the beneficiary`s data, distributed by the organiser, which has to be filled in by the beneficiary before leaving the finish area.

12. ANTI-DOPING
The UCI Anti-doping regulations are entirely applicable to the event.

13. AWARDS CEREMONY
In accordance with the article 2.6.018 bis of the UCI CR, the following riders must attend the official award ceremony after each stage not later than 10 minutes after the finish:

Winner of the stage
Leader of the race
Leaders of the Red, Green and White Jersey classification.

Moreover, after the finish of the last stage the following riders must present themselves at the final award ceremony:

The winner of the stage
The winners of the other classifications (including classification by teams);
The first 3 riders in the Individual General Classification by time
All riders wearing a leader’s jersey.

14. PENALTIES
The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.

15. TEAM TIME TRIAL (STAGE 1a)

Starting Order:

The starting order for the Team Time Trial will be decided by a random draw conducted during the Team Managers’ Meeting.

Equipment Restrictions:

Only traditional bicycles and wheels are allowed.

Leader’s jersey wearers based on TTT results:

Yellow Jersey (General Leader) – First rider across the finish line from the winning team.
Red Jersey (Most Competitive Rider) – First rider across the finish line from the second-placed team.
Green Jersey (Most Active Rider) – First rider across the finish line from the third-placed team.
White Jersey (Best Young Rider) – Fastest U23 rider overall based on TTT results.

In case of fastest U23 rider falls in the category of 2 or 3, then the jersey wearer will be the second etc. placed rider of the team.

In case of fastest U23 rider falls in the category 1, then the White jersey wearer will be the second etc. placed rider of young classification.