International Cycling Union

Union Cycliste Internationale -UCI

Last modified: 2011-02-25 by zoltán horváth
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image by Zoltan Horvath, 19 February 2011

• Overview
• The Flag

See also:

• International sporting organizations
• International organizations

Overview

The UCI is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based in Aigle, Switzerland. The UCI issues racing licenses to riders and enforces disciplinary rules, such as in matters of doping. The UCI also manages the classification of races and the points ranking system in various cycling disciplines including mountain biking, road and track cycling, for both men and women, amateur and professional. It also oversees the World Championships.
The UCI was founded on 14 April 1900 in Paris. The national federations form confederations by each continent.
Zoltan Horvath, 19 February 2011

The Flag

Its flag is white with its logo in the center of the flag. Ratio is 2:3.
Image of flag at www.bicycle.net
Zoltan Horvath, 19 February 2011