Special rules



ARTICLE 1. Organisation
The 100th PARIS - TOURS is organised by TDF Sport and the Amaury Sport Organisation according to the rules of the International Cycling Union (U.C.I) and the French Cycling Federation. It will take place on Sunday 8 October 2006.

ARTICLE 2. Type of event
The event is reserved for athletes of the Men's Elite category.

ARTICLE 3. Participation
In compliance with article 2.1.005 of International Cycling Union rules, the event is open to U.C.I. ProTeams and to Professional Continental Teams.
In compliance with article 2.2.003 of International Cycling Union rules, the number of riders per team is limited to a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8.

ARTICLE 4. Starting line desk
The starting line desk is open on Saturday 7 October from 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm:
SALLE DU COLOMBIER
78730 SAINT ARNOULT-EN-YVELINES
The confirmation of participants and the collection of shirt numbers by team managers will take place at the starting line desk between 2.30 pm and 4.45 pm on Saturday 7 October.
The meeting of Sports Directors, organised according to article 1.2.087 of U.C.I. rules, in the presence of the Members of the College of Commissioners, is scheduled for 5.00 pm at the organiser's desk.

ARTICLE 5. Radio-Tour
Race information will be broadcast on the radio frequency 169,425 MHZ.

ARTICLE 6. Impartial Technical Assistance
Impartial technical assistance will be provided by MAVIC.
This service is provided via an average of 3 technician's cars.

ARTICLE 7. Time to finish
Any rider arriving at the finishing line with a time exceeding 5% of the winner's time is dropped from the classification. This time frame may be increased in exceptional circumstances by the College of Commissioners, in consultation with the organiser.

ARTICLE 8. Classifications
Individual classification by time will be established according to the order of passage at the finish line.

ARTICLE 9. Prize list
The following prizes will be awarded:
1st
€16,000
2nd
€8,000
3rd
€4,000
4th
€2,000
5th
€1,600
6th
€1,200
7th
€1,200
8th
€800
9th
€800
10th
€400
11th
€400
12th
€400
13th
€400
14th
€400
15th
€400
16th
€400
17th
€400
18th
€400
19th
€400
20th
€400
Total €40,000


ARTICLE 10. Anti-doping Inspection
The U.C.I anti-doping regulations apply in full to Paris-Tours. In addition, French anti-doping regulations apply in accordance with the terms of French law.
Anti-doping inspections are conducted at the organisation’s Motor Home located near the dressing rooms.

ARTICLE 11. Protocol
In compliance with 1.12.112 of U.C.I rules, the following riders must be present for the formal ceremony:
- the first 3 competitors in the race,
- the winner of the intermediate sprints.
They must present themselves within a maximum of 5 minutes after their arrival.

ARTICLE 12. Penalties
The U.C.I.'s penalties schedule is the only one applicable.