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:

On July 20, 2026, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) responded to reactions concerning unannounced anti-doping controls conducted by the International Testing Agency (ITA) during the Tour de France, notably after a statement from the association of professional riders (CPA), reaffirming its commitment to the fight against doping. Previously, on July 19, the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, concluded with titles decided based on the latest completed stage of competition following the cancellation of the finals due to persistent strong winds. Earlier that day, the UCI and the Organising Committee unveiled the calendar for the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships in Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc, France, scheduled from August 24 to September 5, 2027. This followed the UCI's announcement on July 18 that the finals of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships were cancelled in Brisbane due to strong winds and in the interest of rider safety. On July 6, the UCI, in agreement with the President of the Commissaires' Panel and the organizer, softened provisions governing rider feeding during the Tour de France to protect rider health, given extreme heat forecasts for upcoming stages.

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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 motorsports and cycling, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and search, social, and retail media.
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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 cyclo-cross and cycling.

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