In the coming season, the C3 category is the category for almost all formats that do not fit anywhere else. There are no restrictions in terms of lap length for races in this category. In addition, any cross-country format is permitted, such as the Roc d'Azur, where the cross-country race is held on a lap of around 50 kilometers. The length of time trials is also no longer prescribed. However, they may only be held in combination with a stage race.

The Eliminator Sprint discipline also falls into the "C3 pot" outside of the World Cup, European Championships and World Championships. This means that world ranking points can also be awarded in individual races such as in Aadorf. The winner of such races receives ten points. However, an organizer cannot register such races in a higher category.Marathon races that are organized outside of the Marathon World Series are generally assigned to category C3. It is still an unfortunate solution that these, as well as the points from the Eliminator races, are included in the cross-country world rankings.

By softening the C3 category, the Cycling World Federation hopes to open the door for previously unregistered competitions. The length of marathon races has also been redefined. UCI-registered races can now set the course length between 60 and 160 kilometers.

From 2014, the team races of the continental championships will also count towards the Nations World Ranking. Previously, this only applied to the relay races at the World Championships. In future, a maximum of five instead of four races in the C2 and C3 categories will count towards the individual world rankings.The UCI is accommodating the organizers with regard to the minimum width of the start and finish straight. For cross-country races outside of the World Championships and World Cup, the minimum width will be revised downwards to six meters. Previously, eight meters were required, which often could not be met.