UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS  Distances  2.7.016 The circuit shall measure between 800 and 10,000 metres.  2.7.017 The maximum distance for the race shall be set as follows:  2.7.018 The programme - technical guide of the race shall specify the intermediate sprint system  and the allocation of points, by taking account of the following provisions that shall  automatically apply.  2.7.019 Intermediate sprints shall take place on the finish line and after a number of laps that  shall always be the same between two sprints.  2.7.020 Points may be awarded to the first rider to cross the finish line during laps without any  intermediate sprint. The number of such points may not exceed 40% of the points  awarded the winner of an intermediate sprint.  2.7.021 Any rider or group of 20 riders or less who drop behind and are lapped by the lead riders  shall be eliminated and must leave the race.  2.7.022 In the case of a recognised mishap as defined in the provisions governing track races  (article 3.2.021), the rider shall be entitled to a neutralisation of one or two laps to be  determined by the commissaires according to the length of the circuit. After the  neutralisation, the rider shall resume the race but shall not earn any points in the following  sprint.  2.7.023 The classification shall be as follows:  - the winner shall be the rider who covered the greatest number of laps;  - in the case of a tie on laps, the number of points won shall decide;  - in the case of a tie on laps and points, the number of wins during the  intermediate sprints shall decide;  - if the riders are still tied, the place during the final sprint shall decide.  2.7.024 A rider shall be deemed to have gained a lap when he catches up with the tail of the  main bunch. 69  ROAD RACES  E170421  If such a group involves more than 20 riders, the commissaires panel shall decide  whether those riders may continue or be eliminated.  Method with intermediate sprints  Length of circuit  Maximum distance  800 m - 1599 m  80 km  1600 m - 2999 m  110 km  3000 m - 3999 m  132 km  4000 m - 10000 m  150 km 