At the International Cycling Union
UCI they are surprised about the commotion around the starting places at the World Championships mountain biking.
"There is a rule for the World Cup races. It states that certain riders with a high ranking in another UCI ranking get a privileged position," explains Peter Van Den Abeele. "That rule also exists in the Cyclo-cross World Cup. They are the only disciplines where the starting order is determined by the UCI ranking."