Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)

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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

251

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On June 12, 2026, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar called for the formation of a dedicated Governing Council to manage the Pune Grand Tour 2027, which will cover 1099 km across six stages, as the event prepares for an expanded second edition following its international status upgrade. Previously, on June 11, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) published the list of TV broadcasters and streaming platforms for the 3rd and 4th rounds of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup, set to take place in Papendal, Netherlands, from June 13-14. Earlier, on June 9, SRAM, a manufacturer of cycling transmission systems, filed a competition complaint against UCI concerning the organization's maximum gearing technical standard, retaining Analysis Group Vice President Cyril Hariton for the case. This follows UCI's pledge on June 7 to support the development of the Pune Grand Tour, backing organizers' ambition to establish it as the world's fourth Grand Tour. The world governing body praised the inaugural edition and endorsed its long-term vision during a presentation to the UCI management committee in Lake Garda, Italy.

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Jul

6th

2026

21:41

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Tour de France and extreme temperatures: the UCI takes measures to protect rider health

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), in agreement with the President of the Commissaires' Panel, who holds sporting authority over the event, and the organiser, who bears organisational responsibility for its running, has decided to soften the provisions governing rider feeding in light of the extreme heat forecast over the coming stages of the Tour de France.

Union Cycliste Internationale

Jun

12th

2026

09:55

Events, ESG, B2B Tag

Pune Grand Tour 2027 to Cover 1,099 km Across Six Stages After International Status Upgrade

Reported by Mubarak Ansari Pune, 12th June 2026: Deputy Chief Minister and Pune District Guardian Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar has called for the formation of a dedicated Governing Council to steer the planning and execution of future editions of the Pune Grand Tour, as the state prepares for an expanded and more ambitious second edition of the international cycling event.

Punekar News

Jun

11th

2026

01:00

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

Where to watch the 3rd and 4th rounds of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has published on its website the list of TV broadcasters and streaming platforms for the 3rd and 4th rounds of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup, which will take place in Papendal, Netherlands from 13 to 14 June.

Union Cycliste Internationale

Jun

9th

2026

01:00

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SRAM LLC v. Union Cycliste Internationale

Analysis Group Vice President Cyril Hariton was retained by Norton Rose Fulbright on behalf of SRAM, a manufacturer of cycling transmission systems, in a competition complaint filed against Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) in connection with UCI’s maximum gearing technical standard.

Analysis Group

Jun

8th

2026

16:20

ESG, B2B Tag

When wheels turn, lives change: Fit India’s cycling revolution sweeps Gujarat and Rajasthan, inspiring a nation to pedal towards a healthier tomorrow

More than 10,000 citizens across Gujarat and Rajasthan transform Sunday into a celebration of fitness, sustainability and social unity as the Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement gathers unprecedented momentum. From children and senior citizens to athletes, families and first-time riders, the initiative proves that every pedal stroke can become a catalyst for healthier lifestyles and stronger communities.

Navjeevan Express

Jun

7th

2026

23:28

Events, B2B Tag

UCI backs Pune Grand Tour’s bid to become world’s fourth Grand Tour

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has pledged support for the development of the Pune Grand Tour (PGT), backing organisers’ ambition to establish it as the world’s fourth Grand Tour. At a presentation before the UCI management committee in Lake Garda, Italy, the world governing body for cycling praised the inaugural edition of the race and endorsed its long-term vision.

Hindustan Times

Jun

5th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Afghan Women’s Road Championships again to be held as part of the French Road National Championships

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is pleased to announce that the Afghan Women’s Road Championships will again be held this year. The event will take place from 25 to 27 June as part of the 2026 French Elite Road Championships, organised from 25 to 28 June by the French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme - FFC) in Les Vals du Dauphiné – La Tour-du-Pin, in the French department of Isère.

Union Cycliste Internationale

Jun

5th

2026

01:00

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

Where to watch the 1st and 2nd rounds of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has published on its website the list of TV broadcasters and streaming platforms for the 1st and 2nd rounds of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup, which will take place in Sarrians, France from 6 to 7 June.

Union Cycliste Internationale

Jun

1st

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

A cross-sectional study exploring mental health literacy among non-athlete personnel in elite-level road cycling

Abstract Elite-level athletes, including professional road cyclists, may be vulnerable to psychiatric disorders, yet help-seeking and care pathways are often impeded by stigma and budgetary constraints. Although sports psychiatry is a growing subdiscipline, mental health initiatives in elite-level road cycling remain limited, possibly leaving coaches and non-athlete personnel ill-equipped to support affected athletes and staff.

SpringerLink

May

26th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Atrial and ventricular longitudinal strain in elite cyclists

Abstract In elite athletes, differentiation between physiological and pathological cardiac remodelling can be challenging. Left ventricular (LV) strain has become part of the standard in echocardiography. Data on right ventricular (RV), left atrial (LA) and right atrial (RA) strain are sparse in elite athletes.

SpringerLink

May

22nd

2026

01:09

Events, B2B Tag

Tour Down Under: UCI World Tour to feature first joint men's and women's event

Switzerland's Noemi Ruegg won the 2026 Women's Tour Down Under, her second successive victory at the event Australia's Tour Down Under will become the first World Tour race to host men's and women's stages on the same course and day, over the same distance.

BBC

May

11th

2026

01:00

ESG, B2B Tag

2026 UCI Mobility & Bike City Forum concludes in Athens

The eighth edition of the UCI Mobility & Bike City Forum brought together cycling leaders, city representatives, mobility experts, event organisers and advocates from around the world in Athens, Greece, on 10-11 May 2026.

Union Cycliste Internationale

Examples of Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)'s suppliers include EVS Broadcast Equipment, EMG (Euro Media Group) 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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