Organization of a bicycle race on the public road

Verified 01 September 2021 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

The organization of a bicycle race on the public road is subject to declaration or prior authorization. The organizing association must provide proof of insurance cover covering, in particular, its civil liability. It must restore public roads and their outbuildings following the race.

A cycling race that takes place in whole or in part on the public highway is subject to declaration if it meets one of the following 2 conditions:

  • The event consists of timed events, races or competitions giving rise to a ranking
  • The event does not consist of timed events and has more than 100 participants

The rules are different if it's a running or walking on a public road.

Timed

The organization of a cycling competition taking place wholly or partly on a public road is subject to the opinion of the delegated sports federation.

The federation shall issue a reasoned opinion on the planned event in the light of technical and safety regulations within one month of receipt of the request.

This opinion shall be communicated to the organizer and, in the event of an unfavorable opinion, to the mayor or prefect.

In the absence of a reply within 1 month, the Federation's opinion shall be considered as favorable.

The declaration must be made to the following administrative authority(ies):

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The event takes place in France

The event takes place in a single municipality

The declaration must be made with the mayor.

Who shall I contact

In Paris, the declaration must be made with the police prefect.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in several communes of the same department

The declaration must be made with the prefect.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in 2 to 19 departments

The declaration must be made with the prefect of each department crossed.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in 20 or more departments

The declaration must be made with the prefect of each department crossed and Ministry of the Interior.

Who shall I contact

The protest is from the foreigner

The event takes place in a single department in France

The declaration must be made with the prefect of the department of entry to France.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in 2 to 19 departments

The declaration must be made with the prefect of the department of entry to France and the prefect of each department crossed.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in 20 or more departments

The declaration must be made with the prefect of the department of entry to France, the prefect of each department crossed and Ministry of the Interior.

Who shall I contact

The declaration is made according to your department.

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General case

This is done using the following form:

Declaration of a timed bicycle race on the public highway

Alpes de Haute-Provence (04)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Isère (38)

The process is done online. 

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Loire (42)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Martinique (972)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Yvelines (78)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Once the declaration file has been received, the prefect submits for opinion the local authorities which have the power of traffic police (mayor or county council president).

The mayor or prefect may order additional measures to those provided by the organizer to ensure the safety of road users, participants and spectators.

The organizer of the sporting event must provide proof that he has signed a contract with an insurer (insurance policy) ensuring its civil liability, that of the persons participating in the organization and that of the participants.

In the event that a security service is set up to ensure the safety of spectators and traffic during the event and its preparation, the organizer shall bear the financial burden.

The organizer is due to restore public roads following the event.

Other

Statement

The declaration must be made to the following administrative authority(ies):

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The event takes place in France

The event takes place in a single municipality

The declaration must be made with the mayor.

Who shall I contact

In Paris, the declaration must be made with the police prefect.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in several communes of the same department

The declaration must be made with the prefect.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in 2 to 19 departments

The declaration must be made with the prefect of each department crossed.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in 20 or more departments

The declaration must be made with the prefect of each department crossed and Ministry of the Interior.

Who shall I contact

The protest is from the foreigner

The event takes place in a single department in France

The declaration must be made with the prefect of the department of entry to France.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in 2 to 19 departments

The declaration must be made with the prefect of the department of entry to France and the prefect of each department crossed.

Who shall I contact
The event takes place in 20 or more departments

The declaration must be made with the prefect of the department of entry to France, the prefect of each department crossed and Ministry of the Interior.

Who shall I contact

The method of reporting varies depending on your department.

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General case

The declaration shall be made using the cerfa form No 15826.

Declaration of an untimed bicycle race on the public highway

Alpes de Haute-Provence (04)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Isère (38)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Loire (42)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Martinique (972)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Yvelines (78)

The process is done online.

Declaration and application for authorization of sporting events

It can also be done by mail using the form.

Obligation of the organizer

The organizer of the sporting event must provide proof that he has signed a contract with an insurer (insurance policy) ensuring its civil liability, that of the persons participating in the organization and that of the participants.

In the event that a security service is set up to ensure the safety of spectators and traffic during the event and its preparation, the organizer shall bear the financial burden.

The organizer is due to restore public roads following the event.

When the event has fewer than 100 participants, no formalities are required.