Definition: The Criterium is a road race run on a circuit closed to traffic, and that is run according to one of the following methods:

1. Classification at the finish of the last lap;

2. Classification based on the number of laps

3. Classification based on bonuses from intermediate sprints (if any) and the statements above.

The Philippine Cycling Festival CRITERIUM will take place in Clark Speedway Pampanga with a course of at least 4 Kms per (1) Lap.

1. The Organizers and Race Officials will determine the number of Laps per Category.
   
2. The Criterium Winners will be determined by the; first to arrive on the last lap.
   

   Category	Number of Laps
   Road Elite	5
   Age Group Men and Women	4
   Team Time Trial	3 laps per team

3. The Criterium Winners will be determined by the first to arrive on the last lap.
4. Team Time Trial: 4-member team (1 female + 3 male), the team’s time will be considered by the last rider to cross the finish line. Mass Start
5. All Overlapped Riders shall be out of the Race. Overlapped Riders are those overtaken by the Leader/s of the Race for a particular Category. Officials will take note of their numbers and/or remove the Race Numbers from those Riders. Riders Out of the Race will not be allowed to cross the finish line and will be instructed to get off the racing line and/or use the deviation lane/s determined by the Officials.
6. Riders experiencing Mechanical or any other incident DO NOT have a free or relief lap. They must attend to their problem as best they can without assistance and ride on. Once and if Overlapped, they will be taken Out of the Race.
7. Riders experiencing Medical problems or any related incident will be assessed by the Race Officials and instructed accordingly.

1. General principles of Sportsmanship are expected from all Riders.

2. Dangerous and reckless riding, foul language, and sexist, discriminatory, and violent behavior are unfavorable.

3. Riders involved in Intermediate and Final Sprints shall stick to their lane and be closely monitored for the proper Conduct of the Sprint.

4. Be respectful and mindful of other people and the environment

5. Riders may not, without due care, jettison food, bonk bags, feeding bottles, clothes, etc., in any place.

6. Riders may not jettison anything on the roadway itself but shall draw to the side of the road and safely deposit the object there.

7. If the organizer establishes waste zones, the rider must safely and exclusively deposit their waste on the sides of the road in this area.

8. It is forbidden to carry and/or use glass objects.

1. Any and all complaints, queries, protests, and grievances are to be directed to the immediate Race Officials on the day of the event and are best to be settled before egress.

2. Other matters before or after the event shall be extended in writing and addressed to the Organizers.