FAQ.

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body for cycling.

The rainbow jersey was first awarded in 1927, the year of the first 1927 UCI Road World Championships for professional riders. The design has remained much the same ever since. It is predominantly white with five horizontal stripes representing the UCI colours around the chest. The colours of the stripes (blue, red, black, yellow, and green) represent the five continents and are the same as those which appear in the rings on the Olympic flag.

It’s a great way to learn new skills, meet new people, give something back to your community, and show the world the very best of Valais.

Registration for 2025 is not yet open, as we are still in the process of defining the volunteer missions that will make this event a success. Register here for the 2024 preliminary events, and be among the first to know when registration opens for 2025.

Visit our Visit & Ride page to find all the information you need to plan your trip and make the most of your visit in Valais.

Visit our Getting to the Championships page to find out how to get to Valais and the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships competition venues.