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, UCI foreign 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 21, 2023 when correctly filled entry form must reach the race secretary by e-mail: kaja.malts@gmail.com

4. RACE HEADQUARTERS
List of locations of 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 17, at 15:00 – 17:00 in Estonian National Museum (ERM), Muuseumi tee 2, Tartu https://www.erm.ee/en/contacts

Festive presentation of teams will be on Thursday, August 17, at 15:00 – 17:00, in Estonian National Museum (ERM), Muuseumi tee 2, Tartu.
This presentation will be used in next day online broadcast.

The Team managers meeting, organized in accordance with the article 1.2.087 of the UCI CR, in the presence of the Members of the Commissaires Panel, is scheduled for Thursday, August 17 at 18:00 in Estonian National Museum (ERM), Muuseumi tee 2, Tartu
The Race Security briefing is scheduled for Thursday, August 17, after Festive Teams presentation according with the Art. 2.2.034 bis UCI.

5. RADIO-TOUR
The entire Baltic Chain Tour will go on the Zello app 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 each intermediate sprint: 3”, 2” and 1”
• at the finish line of each stage: 10”, 6” and 4”

8. FINISHING TIME LIMITS
The finishing time limits are as follows:
I stage – 10%
II & III stage – 8%

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: I, II, III.. 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 3 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 at 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: 15 – 11 – 9 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 -1
Intermediate sprint: 3 – 2 – 1

In the event of a tie in the Most Competitive Rider Classification the riders are separated according to UCI CR art. 2.6.017. The leader in the Most Competitive Rider Classification may wear on 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)

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 3 first 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 according to UCI CR art. 2.6.017.
The leader in the Classification of Most Active Rider may wear on 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 2001. 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 in accordance with UCI CR art. 2.6.016.

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

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