GRAN FONDO RULES PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE TURKISH CYCLING FEDERATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

1.1. The rules will be valid during the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races.

1.2. All athletes who register for the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series races are deemed to have accepted these rules.

1.3. Each participant must check the content of the race bag given to them in the registration area and report any inaccuracies in their personal information to the race management.

RACE CATEGORIES

SHORT COURSE:

- Youth Male/Female (14-17) (Will start separately.)(Born between 01.01.2005 - 31.12.2008)

- Elite Male/Female (18-34)

- Master Male/Female (35-39)

- Master Male/Female (40-44)

- Master Male/Female (45-49)

- Master Male/Female (50-54)

- Master Male/Female (55-59)

- Master Male/Female (60-64)

- Master Male/Female (65+)

- General Classification Male/Female

LONG COURSE:

- Elite Male/Female (18-34)

- Master Male/Female (35-39)

- Master Male/Female (40-44)

- Master Male/Female (45-49)

- Master Male/Female (50-54)

- Master Male/Female (55-59)

- Master Male/Female (60+)

- General Classification Male/Female

TEAM

There is no team ranking.

BICYCLE AND EQUIPMENT

4.1. GENERAL

4.1.1. The use of electric bicycles is prohibited.

4.1.2. Each participant is responsible for the safety of their own bicycle. Make sure that the brakes and other components are working properly.

4.1.3. Athletes who are found to participate in the race with a bicycle that does not comply with the rules will be removed from the race and disqualified.

4.1.4. Water bottle cages may only be used within the frame geometry.

4.2. RACE/ROAD BICYCLES

The use of race/road bicycles is not mandatory in the race. However, considering the speed and type of the race, it is desired that participants prefer road/race bikes.

4.3. MOUNTAIN BIKE AND CITY BIKE

These types of bikes can be used in the race. If you prefer to participate in the race with a mountain bike or city bike, please consider factors such as average speed, time limits, safety.

4.4. SPECIAL RULES

The components and parts listed below are prohibited from being used in the race.

- Triathlon type handlebars and aero bars

- Single-speed, fixie bikes

- Hand bikes

- Any bicycle with a carrier

- Headphones are prohibited. Use of MP3 players and similar devices is prohibited.

HELMET, RACE NUMBER

5.1. HELMET

It is mandatory to wear a helmet during the race.

5.2. RACE NUMBER

The race number is like the athlete's identity. The race number must be used visibly on both sides behind the athlete's jersey and under the saddle of the bike.

PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS

6.1. All amateur road cyclists can participate in the Turkcell Gran Fondo Series.

6.2. Athletes who have received a doping penalty in the last 5 years are prohibited from participating.

6.3 According to the Federation rules, in all cycling branches,

- Athletes who have earned UCI points in the last 2 years (regardless of cycling discipline)

- Athletes who are in the national team of the cycling or triathlon federation or in the cycling team registered with the UCI in the year the event is organized (regardless of cycling discipline) cannot participate in the race.

The said athletes can register for the National Long Race and compete in a separate classification.

START RULES:

- The order of the competitors during the start will be made according to their age categories. Athletes who do not comply with the order will be disqualified. The order is as follows:

1st Stage: Elite (18-34), Master (35-39), Master (40-44)

2nd Stage: Master (45-49), Master (50-54), Master (55-59). Master (60-64), Master (65-69), Master (70-74), Master (75-79)

- According to the Federation rules, it is not deemed appropriate for athletes under the age of 18 to take part in the general classification and mass start. Therefore, the Youth (14-17) age group athletes will start separately.

- According to the Federation rules, athletes who will participate in the National Long Race will start separately.

TURKCELL GRAN FONDO SERIES SERVICES

7.1. Motorcycle Tracking

7.1.1. Motorcycles will take part in the race to ensure traffic, road and athlete safety.

7.1.2. Motorcycles ensure that the race is carried out within the rules and perform the following duties:

They also serve to remove participants who do not comply with the rules from the race, to provide first aid and to pave the way for the leader group.

RANKINGS AND RESULTS

8.1. General Individual Results

General individual results are divided into two as "Women" and "Men". Two separate results will be published as "General Women's Ranking" and "General Men's Ranking".

8.2. Results by Race Categories

Results by race categories will be published separately as women and men, race distance and age categories.

TIME CHIP

9.1. The time it takes for each individual participant to complete the race will be measured electronically with the chip.

9.2. The electronic chip given to you during registration must be attached to your bike in accordance with the instructions for use.

9.3. The race start time is the time the start is given for each athlete.

9.4. The electronic chip must be returned to the race team after the race.

NUTRITION DURING THE RACE

10.1. During the Gran Fondo, at least one short course and one long course

Segments