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International Cycling Union

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The International Cycling Union (Union Cycliste Internationale or the UCI) is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events.

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Sport

Cycling

Founded

1900 (124 years ago)

Headquarters

Aigle, Switzerland

Affiliations

International Olympic Committee

Summary

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), established in 1900, is the international governing body for cycling. It is responsible for overseeing competitive cycling events, ensuring rules are maintained across various disciplines, and promoting cycling globally. Headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland, the UCI serves a worldwide membership and works closely with continental confederations and national federations to develop cycling infrastructure, promote safety, and encourage participation at all levels.

 

The UCI regulates several cycling disciplines, including road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking, BMX racing, BMX freestyle, cyclo-cross, and para-cycling. The organisation also promotes lesser-known disciplines such as indoor cycling and gravel racing. It organises numerous prestigious competitions, including the UCI World Championships, UCI World Cups, and UCI WorldTour events. These competitions play a significant role in fostering elite cycling talent and encouraging global participation.

 

The UCI is also deeply involved in the fight against doping in cycling and collaborates with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to ensure a fair and clean sport. Through its Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF), the UCI implements comprehensive anti-doping measures to protect the integrity of cycling competitions.

 

Another key focus of the UCI is the development of cycling as a sustainable mode of transport. It actively encourages cycling as a solution for urban mobility and environmental sustainability, partnering with cities and organisations to make cycling more accessible and safer.

 

The UCI maintains strong affiliations with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and supports the inclusion of cycling disciplines in the Olympic Games. Through these efforts, the UCI plays a central role in both the professional sporting world and the wider promotion of cycling as a sustainable and healthy activity.

Disciplines

Road Cycling

  • Road Race (World Championships since 1921)
  • UCI Road World Championships Junior (1975–2011)
  • UCI Road World Championships Junior & U23 (since 2013)
  • UCI Masters Road World Championships
  • Cyclo-cross (World Championships since 1950)
  • UCI Masters Cyclo-cross World Championships
  • UCI Cyclo-cross Masters World Cup

Track Cycling

  • Track Cycling (World Championships since 1893)
  • Keirin
  • Madison
  • Team Pursuit (since 1962)
  • Omnium (UCI Omnium World Championships since 2010)

Mountain / Off-Road Cycling

  • Mountain Bike Racing (World Championships since 1990)
  • Cyclo-cross (World Championships since 1950)
  • BMX Racing
  • BMX Freestyle (World Championships since 2016)

Para-cycling

  • Para-cycling Road
  • Para-cycling Track
Membership

There are five continental associations affiliated with the UCI. These associations are responsible for organising continental championships, supporting their member federations, and communicating their interests at the UCI Board meetings:

  • Asian Cycling Confederation
  • Confederation of African Cycling
  • European Cycling Union
  • Oceania Cycling Confederation
  • Pan American Cycling Confederation
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Abbreviation
UCI
Established
1900
Type
Sports Federation
Headquarters
Aigle, Switzerland
Region served
Worldwide
President
David Lappartient
Main organ
Congress
Affiliations
International Olympic Committee, SportAccord, Association of Summer Olympic International Federations
Membership
194 National Federations
Phone
+41 24 468 58 11
Fax
+41 24 468 58 12
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