UCI race classifications
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The Union Cycliste Internationale
(UCI), the world's governing body in the sport of bicycle racing
, classifies races according to a rating scale.
The rating is represented by a code made of two or three parts and indicates both the type or style of race (the first part), and its importance or difficulty (the second and third parts). The first part can be an integer
or an abbreviation, and the second part, when present, are usually integers. Both parts are separated by a period or decimal point (.).
A higher rated race will result in the successful riders receiving more world ranking
points.
: '1' for a single-day race, and '2' for a multi-day (stage) race. They are separated from the second part of the classification by a decimal point. For example, a race rated 1.1 equates to a one-day, category 1 race. Another common example is 2.HC, which denotes a multi-day beyond categorization race (such as, the Tour de Georgia
and Tour of California).
rating: 'E' for a single-day race, and 'D' for a multi-day race. There is no decimal point in a written mountain bike classification.
races are identified by the code 'C'. Again, no decimal point is used in the written form of the classifications.
Union Cycliste Internationale
Union Cycliste Internationale is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based in Aigle, Switzerland....
(UCI), the world's governing body in the sport of bicycle racing
Bicycle racing
Bicycle racing is a competition sport in which various types of bicycles are used. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, bike trials, and cycle speedway. Bicycle racing is recognised as an Olympic sport...
, classifies races according to a rating scale.
The rating is represented by a code made of two or three parts and indicates both the type or style of race (the first part), and its importance or difficulty (the second and third parts). The first part can be an integer
Integer
The integers are formed by the natural numbers together with the negatives of the non-zero natural numbers .They are known as Positive and Negative Integers respectively...
or an abbreviation, and the second part, when present, are usually integers. Both parts are separated by a period or decimal point (.).
A higher rated race will result in the successful riders receiving more world ranking
UCI Road World Rankings
The UCI Road World Rankings was a system of ranking road bicycle racers based upon the results in all UCI-sanctioned races over a twelve month period. The world rankings were first instituted by the UCI in 1984....
points.
Road racing
There are two possible codes to rate a road raceRoad bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
: '1' for a single-day race, and '2' for a multi-day (stage) race. They are separated from the second part of the classification by a decimal point. For example, a race rated 1.1 equates to a one-day, category 1 race. Another common example is 2.HC, which denotes a multi-day beyond categorization race (such as, the Tour de Georgia
Tour de Georgia
The Tour de Georgia is a U.S. professional cycling stage race across the state of Georgia. The race began in 2003 and has been contested six times. It is one of the three events in North America ranked as Hors Classe stage race events by the UCI, which is cycling's international governing body,...
and Tour of California).
Mountain biking
There are two possible codes to indicate a mountain bike raceMountain biking
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can...
rating: 'E' for a single-day race, and 'D' for a multi-day race. There is no decimal point in a written mountain bike classification.
Cyclo-cross
All cyclo-crossCyclo-cross
Cyclo-cross is a form of bicycle racing. Races typically take place in the autumn and winter , and consists of many laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and...
races are identified by the code 'C'. Again, no decimal point is used in the written form of the classifications.
Code tables
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| JO | Olympic Games Olympic Games The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate... (Jeux Olympiques) |
| CM | World Championships (Championnat Mondial) |
| WT | World Tour |
| GT | Grand Tour Grand Tour (cycling) In road bicycle racing, a Grand Tour refers to one of the three major European professional cycling stage races:* Tour de France – Tour of France , held in July* Giro d'Italia – Tour of Italy , held in May... |
| CDM | World Cup (Coupe du Monde) |
| HC | Hors Categorie (Beyond Category) |
| CN | National Championships (Championnats Nationaux) |
| CC | Continental Championships (Championnats Continentaux) |
| CMM | World Masters Championships (Championnats du Monde Masters) |
| 1 | Category 1 |
| 2 | Category 2 |
| 3 | Category 3 |
Special codes
These codes are used in road racing only:| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4 | Category 4 |
| 5 | Category 5 |
| 6 | Category 6 |
| 7.1 | Under 23 Men's Category 1 |
| 7.2 | Under 23 Men's Category 2 |
| 8 | Junior Men |
| 9.1 | Elite Women's Category 1 |
| 9.2 | Elite Women's Category 2 |
| 10 | Junior Women |
| 11 | Masters |