Union Cycliste Internationale, also known as UCI, a State Owned entity headquartered in Switzerland, was founded in 1900 and employs approximately 260 individuals. Focusing on Spectator Sports, the organization reported $79.6M in revenue as of 2024 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It operates as the world governing body for cycling, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with a mission to develop and promote cycling in close collaboration with National Federations, positioning it as a competitive sport, a healthy recreational activity, or a means of transport. The UCI governs eight disciplines: 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 range of its own events, including the UCI Road World Championships and various other UCI World Championships and World Cups across its diverse disciplines.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1900

Headcount

251

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On April 21, 2026, Chinese athletes topped the medal standings with three gold medals as the 2026 UCI Track World Cup culminated in its final round in Nilai, Malaysia, held from April 24 to 26, even though the Netherlands collected more total medals with two golds, finishing second. Also on April 21, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) published the list of TV broadcasters for this third and final round of the 2026 UCI Track World Cup. Previously, on April 15, the UCI released the TV broadcaster list for the second round of the 2026 UCI Track World Cup, which took place in Hong Kong, China, from April 17 to 19. Earlier, on April 9, the UCI announced an upgrade for the Pune Grand Tour from UCI 2.2 to UCI 2.1 for its second edition in 2027, an expansion that will see the event stretch 950 km with a ₹700 crore investment planned for road upgrades to attract better teams and higher competition. This follows news from April 8 indicating the Pune Grand Tour cycling race would undergo a massive upgrade in 2027, with up to 200 km of its 950 km route falling within Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad city limits, more than double the initial 99 km city route.

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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, search, social, and retail media 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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