UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS  Model contract between a rider and a UCI WorldTeam  ARTICLE 2 - Duration  ARTICLE 1 - Employment  2.15.139 Between the undersigned,  1.  (name and address) (where applicable, the employer itself)  2.  (name and address)  (name and address of the employer)  paying agent for the UCI WorldTeam (name) for whom the principal partners are:  hereinafter " the Employer "  ON THE FIRST PART  And: (name and address of the rider)  born in on  of ……………… nationality  holding a licence issued by  hereinafter " the Rider "  ON THE SECOND PART  Whereas:  $_{-}$  the Employer is engaged in setting up a cycling team who, within the UCI  WorldTeam.... and under the management of Mr (name of manager or sports  director), intend to take part, during the duration of the present contract, in cycle  road races governed by the regulations of the Union Cycliste Internationale;  $_{-}$  the Rider wishes to join the team (name of the UCI WorldTeam);  $_{-}$  both parties are acquainted with and declare that they will abide wholly by the  UCI constitution and regulations, and those of its affiliated National Federations  as well as the joint agreements concluded between the CPA and the AIGCP  and approved by the Professional Cycling Council.  It is thus agreed as follows:  The Employer hereby engages the Rider, who accepts the position, as a rider in cycling  road races.  Participation by the Rider in events in other disciplines shall be decided by the Parties  case by case.  The engagement shall be subject to the registration of the team as a UCI WorldTeam  with the UCI. Should such registration not be obtained, the Rider may terminate the  present contract without notice or compensation.  The present contract shall be concluded for a fixed period commencing on ... and  expiring on 31 December......  Unless the contract has already been renewed, each party shall notify the other in writing  no later than the 30 September preceding the termination of the contract of his intentions  as to the renewal of the contract. A copy of this document shall be sent to the CPA.  223  ROAD RACES  E170421 