UCI stands for the International Cycling Union, and is the international sports organization that governs all things related to cycling. It was founded in 1931 in Zurich, Switzerland, and currently has 192 national cycling federations as members.
The UCI performs the following functions:
Establishes and administers international cycling regulations. These regulations include the disciplines, racing formats, and safety regulations.
Sanctions and supervises international cycling events. These include World Tours, World Cups, and World Championships.
Manages the classification of cycling athletes. Athletes are classified using the UCI points system, which affects their ability to compete in international events.
Registers and regulates cycling teams and manufacturers.
Promotes the development of cycling technology.
Some key UCI cycling facts:
UCI World Tour: The highest level international cycling series featuring the world’s best cycling teams.
UCI World Cup: The international cycling series held for each discipline.
UCI World Championships: The annual competition that determines the best cycling athlete in each discipline. UCI Point System: A points system that awards athletes based on their performance in international competitions. These points are used to determine the athlete’s classification.
UCI Certified Bicycle: A certification mark given to bicycles that meet UCI regulations. UCI Certified bicycles can only compete in UCI-sponsored competitions.
If you would like to learn more about UCI bicycles, please refer to the following links:
UCI Official Website: https://www.uci.org/
Korea Cycling Federation Website: http://cycling.or.kr/
UCI World Tour Website: https://www.procyclingstats.com/