Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Union Cycliste Internationale, also known as UCI, is a State Owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1900, the organization has approximately 260 employees and reported $79.6M in revenue as of 2024. The organization also functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. As the world governing body for spectator sports cycling recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the UCI's mission involves developing and promoting cycling, in close collaboration with National Federations, as a competitive sport, a healthy recreational activity, and a means of transport. It governs eight disciplines of cycling: road, track, mountain bike, cyclo-cross, BMX, trials, indoor, and para. Four of these 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 a wide range of other UCI World Championships and World Cups across its various disciplines.