Info what are the different cycling disciplines?
road, track, cyclo-cross, mountain bike, bmx, trial, indoor cycling (artistic cycling and cycle-ball) and paracycling. the list also includes cycling for all (races and rides open to the general public).
what events are organised by the uci?
the cycling part of the olympic games, world championships and world cups for all disciplines, as well as races in the uci golden bike series (cycling for all). the uci does however delegate this task to an organiser (or organising committee), which it appoints or approves, and supervises. the uci does not organise races such as the grand tours (tour de france and similar events in spain and italy) and others (classics for example). these events are organised by private organisers. their races are however included in the uci international calendar and are governed in every respect by uci rules.
what are the aims of the uci?
the uci statutes specify that the aim of the uci is:
a) to direct, develop, regulate, control and discipline cycling under all forms worldwide;
b) to promote cycling in all the countries of the world and at all levels;
c) to organise, for all cycling sport disciplines, world championships of which it is the sole holder and owner;
d) to encourage friendship between all members of the cycling world;
e) to promote sportsmanship and fair play;
f) to represent the sport of cycling and defend its interests before the international olympic committee and all national and international authorities;
g) to cooperate with the international olympic committee, in particular as regards the participation of cyclists in the olympic games.