Uruguayan Cycling Federation
Encyclopedia
The Uruguayan Cycling Federation (in Spanish
: Federación Ciclista Uruguaya) is the national governing body
of cycle racing
in Uruguay
. It is a member of the UCI
and COPACI
.
The Uruguayan Cycling Federation organises the Vuelta Ciclista del Uruguay and supports the Rutas de América
, the two most important road races
in the country.
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
: Federación Ciclista Uruguaya) is the national governing body
Sport governing body
A sport governing body is a sports organization that has a regulatory or sanctioning function. Sport governing bodies come in various forms, and have a variety of regulatory functions. Examples of this can include disciplinary action for rule infractions and deciding on rule changes in the sport...
of cycle 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...
in Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
. It is a member of the UCI
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....
and COPACI
Confederacion Panamericana de Ciclismo
The national federations of the UCI form confederations by continent. In the Americas, this body is the Confederación Panamericana de Ciclismo , also shortened to COPACI....
.
The Uruguayan Cycling Federation organises the Vuelta Ciclista del Uruguay and supports the Rutas de América
Rutas de América
Rutas de América is a stage road bicycle race held annually in February in Uruguay. Since 2009, the race is organized as a 2.2 event on the UCI America Tour.- Winners :...
, the two most important road races
Road 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...
in the country.