UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS  Medals  16.1.006  For races with fewer than four competitors the «minus one» rule will apply where medals  are to be awarded: one medal for two competitors, two medals for three competitors, and  three medals for four or more competitors.  The gold medal will be awarded even if there is only one competitor. The "minus one"  rule does not apply to the World Championships.  However, the abovementioned rule does not apply if the following conditions are fulfilled:  Road Races: The last athlete meets the minimum performance standard according to the percentages  below.  The last athlete meets the minimum performance standard according to the percentages  below. The minimum performance standard will be calculated based on world records in  the sport class concerned.  Track Races: Road Race  96 % of the time of the penultimate place  Time Trial  97 % of the time of the penultimate place  Individual pursuit  96 % of the world record  Kilo and 500m  97 % of the world record  (article introduced on 01.10.12, modified on 01.07.18)  E0121  PARA-CYCLING  5 