Revise/Change 2B.1.2 Unicycles
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In Discussion 69, we have moved from the general restructuring of Racing Disciplines to the question of whether 2B.6.7 Other Wheel Size Races would not be better placed somewhere else, to proposing a revision of 2B.1.2 Unicycles. I would like to address this proposal in a separate vote and therefore open this new discussion.
Let me briefly summarize the issue again:
The rule 2B.6.7 Other Wheel Size Races is a bit strange because it describes primarily other wheel size categories and actually no other races. Therefore the question can arise, if the rule should rally be placed under "Racing Rules" and if it is really needed here. All in all the current Rulebook is not consistent about wheel sizes categories in many places, i.e. under 2B.2 it says "Only regular unicycles may be used" and regular unicycles are defined in 1D.1 to have no gears. But 2B.2. goes on with a table for unicycle classes that includes geared unicycles. Then 2B.5 lists wheel size categories for track racing but unlimited class is absent. All inn all 2B.2 and 2B.5 should match and be consistent, so it was proposed to make a change here.
Proposal for a new Rule 2B.2, which is merged with 2B.5:
2B(.1).2 Unicycles
1. Only regular unicycles may be used. Riders may use different unicycles for different racingtrack events, as long as all comply with the rules for events in which they are entered.
2. Wheel sizes for track racing are 20 Class, 24 Class and 29 Class. Additional groups for 16 Class or other wheels can be added. When not otherwise specified, 24 Class is the maximum wheel size Unicycle Class above age 10. For age groups with a maximum age of 10 or younger, the maximum wheel size Unicycle Class is 20 Class (or smaller, if smaller sizes are also used). It is allowed to ride in any particular Class with a unicycle that fully conforms to a smaller Class (e.g. a 20 Class unicycle is allowed in a 24 Class race).
Note: The youngest age group for 24 Class wheels should have a minimum age of 0, so riders 10 and younger have the option of racing on 24 Class with those groups (e.g. 0-8 on 20 Class, 9-10 on 20 Class, 0-13 on 24 Class).
3. There is aan allowable tire diameter range and minimum crank arm length for each Unicycle Class:
[Table] – only up to 24 Class!
4. Any unicycles in question mustshall be checked for compliance within their wheel class (wheel diameter, crank length and transmission), with the tire pressure that will be used in the race. Preferably, this check is carried out immediately before the race. Crank arm length is measured from the center of the wheel axle to the center of the pedal axle. Longer sizes may be used.
5. In all track racing events on regular unicycles, shoes mustshall not be fixed to the pedals in any way (no click-in pedals, toe clips, tape, magnets or similar).
Regarding additional events for other Unicycle Classes or other wheel size categories, we agreed that the organizers should continue to have the option to offer these. To a certain extent, Rules 1C.2 and 1C.5 from Section 1 also contain such general statements. To make this clear again in the track part, it was proposed to move the former rule 2B.6.7 Other Wheel Size Races to section 2D.
Proposal for a new Rule 2D.3 Communication:
1. If a large convention host advertises events for disciplines with the names of the ones detailed in this chapter, they must shall use the rules provided here. If hosts desire to do variations on these rules, for example by offering other unicycle classes or wheel sizes, the events must be labeled accordingly, i.e. "100m Unlimited" or "Track Coasting; Modified". The host can also offer events for additional disciplines. In both cases, the events for modified disciplines and the additional disciplines, they cannot be considered official IUF disciplines. In cases such as this, hosts must remember to provide detailed rules for these events at the same time the events are announced.
Note: Examples of modified discipline events would be Unlimited races, where races can be run on unicycles without any restrictions. An example of another wheel size category would be the 700c wheel category, where unicycle wheels must be greater than 618mm in diameter, have a maximum bead seat diameter (BSD) of 622 mm, and there are no restrictions on crank length.
2. A Host is allowed to make helmets and/or knee pads other safety equipment mandatory for track races the competition but it must be announced when registration is opened and must appear as an extra point to check for each discipline when the competitor registers for.
Comment
Isn't it so that very young riders (0-8 or so) can have a 16 Class maximum? This option is not in the current proposal, or am I missing something? Or maybe this isn't the best place to put it.
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> Isn't it so that very young riders (0-8 or so) can have a 16 Class maximum?
The old rule contained the phrase "Additional groups for 16 Class or other wheels can be added.", which I have deleted in the new rule.
I can't remember ever being at a competition where there was a further division of the U11 riders into a 20 Class and a 16 Class. And I assume that the IUF does not want to require an age group in which a maximum of 16 Class unicycles may be used, or would there be any reason for this?
The new rule still leaves the organizer the freedom to add further wheel size classes. And the 16 Class remains as a wheel size class, i.e. in the U11 20 Class one can also start with a unicycle, which conforms to the 16 Class.
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Just to make it clear again: With the change of 2D.3 Communication to the proposed text, I would suggest at the same time to delete the old rule 2B.6.7 Other Wheel Size Races, as these aspects would then be handled under 2D.3 Communication.
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In Discussion 69, which is now closed for comments, you (Jan) asked me to state my concern about...
"2B.6.7, 1. The host can choose to [offer] additional track events based upon other wheel size requirements. Two examples include 700c racing and Unlimited. Exclusive of unicycle requirements, all other track racing rules apply."
...in Discussion 89 (which is here).
Am I right that this request is obsolete? After all, the idea is that 2B.6.7 will be deleted, and be replaced by (different) texts in 2B.2/5 and 2D.3, for which you have given text suggestions in the first comment of this Discussion. It seems better if I respond directly to those text suggestion. Some of my earlier issues seem to have been addressed already.
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> After all, the idea is that 2B.6.7 will be deleted, and be replaced by (different) texts in 2B.2/5 and 2D.3, for which you have given text suggestions in the first comment of this Discussion.
That was exactly my thought.
2B.2 and 2B.5 can be combined in my opinion and everything that concerns additional disciplines or wheel sizes fits best in 2D.3.
If there are further ideas and suggestions, please share them here.
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Are there any further comments or ideas on this, or should I create an official proposal on this basis?
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I have prepared a official proposal - please provide feedback on where changes are needed and what can be improved.
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OK for me.
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Go ahead with proposal. :-)
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Alright, if everyone agrees with the proposal, I will put it to a vote as soon as the review time is over.