Union Cycliste Internationale, also known as UCI, is a State Owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1900, the organization, which employs approximately 260 individuals, focuses on spectator sports and reported $79.6M in revenue as of 2024. It also functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company operates as the world governing body for cycling, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with a mission to develop and promote cycling as a competitive sport, a healthy recreational activity, or a means of transport, collaborating closely with National Federations. UCI governs eight disciplines of cycling: road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, BMX, trials, indoor, and para, with four of these 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, UCI promotes a number of its own events, including the UCI Road World Championships and a wide range of other UCI World Championships and World Cups across its various disciplines.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1900

Headcount

294

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced on September 10, 2026, that Montréal will host the 2026 UCI Road World Championships from September 20-27, with the world's best road cyclists competing for rainbow jerseys. Previously, on September 8, the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon (XCM) World Championships were set for September 12-13 in Primiero San Martino di Castrozza, Italy, marking the first time XCM Masters World Championships will take place at the same venue and on the same weekend as the Elite riders. Earlier, on September 3, the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships concluded in Huntsville, Alabama, after four days of action on September 7, with seven riders completing the double across 26 time trials, 26 road races, and a mixed H1-5 team relay. Concurrently, the Professional Cycling Council (PCC) met on September 1 and 2 at the UCI headquarters in Aigle, Switzerland, to discuss proposals concerning safety and the evolution of professional road cycling, which the UCI Management Committee will decide on in Montréal; the meeting also paid tribute to British rider Finlay Tarling, who died on August 14. This followed an August 28 announcement that the Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville would host 348 athletes from 49 countries from September 4-7, beginning with time trials before moving to road races.

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Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) offers 25 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)'s product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship 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), HBS and Mediapro.

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Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) sells broadcasting rights of its 18 cyclo-cross and cycling 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 cycling and cyclo-cross.

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