UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale)

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the global governing body for cycling sports, responsible for regulating and overseeing competitions, setting rules, and promoting the sport worldwide. It ensures fair play, standardizes equipment and race formats, and organizes major events like the World Championships and the Tour de France. UCI also promotes cyclist safety, drug-free competition, and the development of cycling at all levels, from amateur to professional. Essentially, it functions as the central authority that maintains the integrity and growth of competitive cycling globally.