UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS  2.15.120 On the expiry of the term of the contract, the rider is free to leave the UCI WorldTeam  and join another team.  2.15.120 A transfer period exists and applies to all changes of team, whether between two UCI  a WorldTeams or between a UCI WorldTeam and a UCI ProTeam.  2.15.120 A UCI WorldTeam or licence applicant may only recruit riders during the transfer b period. For the purposes of this article «recruit» shall be deemed to mean concluding a  contract with a rider to ride for the UCI WorldTeam or licence applicant’s team.  2.15.121 Should a UCI WorldTeam or paying agent wish to engage a rider contracted to another  UCI WorldTeam or a UCI ProTeam such that the rider would begin to ride for the UCI  WorldTeam before the expiry of the scheduled term of the contract with his current team,  it shall firstly inform the Professional Cycling Council of this intention. Before undertaking  any further steps, and especially before contacting the rider, the UCI WorldTeam or  paying agent shall make known its intention to the current paying agent of the rider.  If there is any indication that one or more of the conditions set out in this section have  not been respected, the UCI administration shall proceed to a provisional registration of  the rider with the new team. At the same time, the case will be brought before the  Disciplinary Commission.  Under no circumstances shall the provisional registration take place if the rider is already  registered with another UCI WorldTeam or UCI ProTeam and his contract has not been  broken.  The transfer of the rider requires a written and global agreement between the three  parties concerned, namely the rider, his current paying agent and the new paying agent,  and with the prior consent of the Professional Cycling Council.  In all circumstances, such a transfer is only possible during the transfer periods.  (article introduced on 1.07.10; text modified on 1.04.11; 1.01.15).  (article introduced on 1.07.10; text modified on 1.07.11; 1.01.15).  The transfer period for any change of team during the season extends from 1-15 August.  For any change of team between two seasons, the transfer period extends from 1 August  to 31 December.  Transfer  All transfer payment systems are prohibited.  (text modified on 1.01.15).  (text modified on 1.07.10; 1.07.11; 1.01.15).  E170421  ROAD RACES  218 