The UCI’s complicated sporting value points system goes public
The way in which the UCI calculates points for pro teams is complicated, but recent changes have made it more transparent
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the international governing body for the sport of cycling, based in Switzerland. It oversees world championships for road, mountain bike, track, and cyclocross disciplines, sanctions all major international competitions, and tabulates points rankings for the disciplines throughout the season, among other responsibilities.
The way in which the UCI calculates points for pro teams is complicated, but recent changes have made it more transparent
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