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Alasdair Fotheringham

THE TRUTH ABOUT: The 3km rule will no longer apply to riders crashing solo - Caught on Camera

UCI Road World Championships elite men's road race.

The UCI is set to introduce a small but significant change in 2025 to their regulations applying to the 'three kilometre' (or 'sprint zone') rule in stage races. 

As of January 1, lone riders who crash within that distance and are delayed will no longer automatically be awarded the same time at the finish as their fellow competitors.

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