The governing body for international cycling is the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Founded in 1900, the UCI oversees the rules and regulations of various cycling disciplines, including road cycling, track cycling, and mountain biking. It organizes major events like the UCI World Championships and the Olympic Games cycling events. Additionally, the UCI is responsible for promoting cycling globally, ensuring fair competition, and developing the sport. Their regulations govern athlete participation and competition formats, maintaining the integrity and structure of cycling competitions worldwide.