UCI Road World Championships
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The UCI Road World Championships are the annual world championships for road bicycle racing organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The event consists of both men's and women's competitions, including elite, under-23, and junior categories. The championships feature several races, including the road race and the individual time trial.
History[edit | edit source]
The first UCI Road World Championships were held in 1921 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Initially, the event was open only to amateur cyclists, but it was later expanded to include professional cyclists. Over the years, the championships have grown in prestige and are now considered one of the most important events in the cycling calendar.
Events[edit | edit source]
The UCI Road World Championships include the following events:
- Men's road race
- Women's road race
- Men's time trial
- Women's time trial
- Men's under-23 road race
- Men's under-23 time trial
- Junior men's road race
- Junior women's road race
- Junior men's time trial
- Junior women's time trial
Jerseys[edit | edit source]
Winners of each event are awarded the prestigious rainbow jersey, which they are entitled to wear in their respective event for the following year. The jersey features horizontal stripes in the colors of the UCI: blue, red, black, yellow, and green.
Notable Champions[edit | edit source]
Some of the most notable champions in the history of the UCI Road World Championships include:
Host Cities[edit | edit source]
The UCI Road World Championships have been hosted in various cities around the world. Some notable host cities include:
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Union Cycliste Internationale
- Road bicycle racing
- Rainbow jersey
- List of UCI Road World Championships medalists
- Cycling at the Summer Olympics
Categories[edit | edit source]
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