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 August 18, 2026, Pune submitted a bid to host the UCI Road World Championships 2032, with the state cabinet granting in-principle approval for a Rs 36.5 lakh fee and financial guarantees, following the city's successful Pune Grand Tour 2026. Earlier on August 18, the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy, were announced to run from August 26-30, contesting 17 rainbow jerseys across five mountain bike formats, beginning with E-Mountain Bike Cross-country (E-XC). The team relay (XCR) will cap off the first day of competition on Wednesday, August 26. Previously, on July 20, the UCI reaffirmed its commitment to fighting doping as an "absolute priority," responding to reactions and a statement from the professional riders' association (CPA) regarding unannounced anti-doping controls conducted by the International Testing Agency (ITA) during the Tour de France. This followed the July 19 conclusion of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, where persistent strong winds forced the cancellation of the finals; final classifications were established using the latest completed stage of competition, crowning six champions in accordance with UCI Regulations.

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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 HBS, EMG (Euro Media Group) 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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