Union Cycliste Internationale, also known as UCI, is a State Owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1900 and with approximately 260 employees, the organization reported $79.6M in revenue as of 2024. The company operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer specializing in spectator sports. Functioning as the world governing body for cycling, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the UCI's mission is to develop and promote cycling in close collaboration with National Federations, both as a competitive sport and as a healthy recreational activity or means of transport. The UCI governs eight disciplines of the sport: road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, BMX, trials, indoor, and para. Four of these disciplines are represented at the Olympic Games (road, track, mountain bike, and BMX), two at the Paralympic Games (road, track), and three at the Youth Olympic Games (road, mountain bike, and BMX). Additionally, the UCI promotes a number of its own events, including the UCI Road World Championships, an annual event, and various other UCI World Championships and World Cups across its disciplines.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1900

Headcount

251

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On March 4, 2026, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) published the list of television broadcasters for the first round of the 2026 UCI Track World Cup, scheduled to occur in Perth, Australia, from March 6 to 8. Previously, on March 2, the organization marked the 200-day countdown to the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, which Montréal will host from September 20 to 27. Earlier, on February 24, a study warned that global warming may necessitate rescheduling the Tour de France, citing the danger of potentially deadly heat stroke for riders due to soaring temperatures. This followed the UCI's designation of Kigali, Rwanda, as a UCI Bike City on February 15, positioning the city for more major races and funding after its involvement in the 2025 Road World Championships.

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Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) offers 25 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)'s product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, media and TV services and motorsports and cycling.
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Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)'s revenues were less than $100M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)'s revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is cycling. For full access to Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Examples of Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)'s suppliers include EMG (Euro Media Group), EVS Broadcast Equipment and Mediapro.

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Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) sells broadcasting rights of its 18 cycling and cyclo-cross competitions to 78 companies globally, covering 25 countries. Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)'s rights holders include BBC. Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) currently holds 3 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cyclo-cross and cycling.

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