UCI ProTeam

A UCI ProTeam is a professional cycling team that competes at the highest level of the sport globally, as designated by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). These teams receive invitations to compete in the most prestigious races, including the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España. They are composed of top-tier athletes and operate under strict regulations regarding licensing, team management, and race participation. UCI ProTeams serve as the elite professional teams within the cycling hierarchy, bridging the gap between the smaller Professional Continental teams and the top-tier UCI WorldTeams.