UCI President David Lappartient to run for a third term in the 2025 elections, with no competition from other candidates.
In September 2025, the cycling world will witness a significant event as the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Congress takes place in Kigali, Rwanda, coinciding with the Road World Championships. The Congress is set to be a momentous occasion, not only for cycling enthusiasts but also for the UCI community, as elections for the Management Committee and the presidency are scheduled to take place.
The incumbent UCI President, David Lappartient from France, has been confirmed to run unopposed for a third four-year term. Lappartient, who previously served as the president of the European Cycling Union and held the post of UCI vice-president, was first elected as UCI president in 2017 and won re-election four years ago in Leuven, Belgium. His re-election this year will be confirmed without a vote.
Lappartient's presidential tenure has been marked by a commitment to expanding cycling, bringing dreams to young riders, and providing opportunities for events to be seen worldwide for all disciplines across the five continents. Upon his re-election, he reiterated these goals, expressing his determination to continue his work in promoting and growing cycling on a global scale.
The elections for the UCI Management Committee will also be held during the Congress. Ten candidates are running for the four roles across Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania, and seven candidates will be elected from Europe, with at least two representatives of each gender. The candidates for the different continental cycling confederations are as follows:
- **Africa (African Cycling Confederation - CAC):** Mr Khireddine Barbari (ALG) - **America (Pan-American Cycling Confederation - COPACI):** Mr José Hector Pérez (VEN) - **Asia (Asian Cycling Confederation - ACC):** Mr Jeong Jun (KOR) - **Oceania (Oceania Cycling Confederation - OCC):** Mr Tony Mitchell (NZL) - **Europe (European Cycling Union - UEC):** Mr Enrico Della Casa (ITA)
Meanwhile, Lappartient has also expressed his interest in the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Although he finished fourth in the IOC election with four votes, the ambitious Frenchman has not given up on his aspirations. Lappartient served as president of the Morbihan departmental council and as the Mayor of the Breton town of Sarzeau before joining the world of cycling administration.
The elections for the 2025-2029 period will be a significant milestone for the UCI, and the results are eagerly awaited by cycling enthusiasts worldwide. The Congress in Kigali promises to be an exciting event, not only for the elections but also for the Road World Championships, which are set to showcase the best of cycling talent from across the globe.
[1] UCI Press Release, "UCI President David Lappartient to run unopposed for a third term," 1st June 2023,
- Amidst the anticipation for the Road World Championships, the 2025 UCI Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, will also provide a platform for policy-and-legislation discussions in the realm of sports, with elections for the UCI Management Committee and the presidency taking place.
- Beyond the world of cycling, UCI President David Lappartient's ambitions extend to the realm of politics, as he has expressed interest in the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), mirroring his dedication to expanding sports across the globe.
- In the realm of general-news and sports-betting circles, the upcoming elections for the UCI Management Committee in 2025 are causing a stir, with ten candidates vying for positions across five continents, promising potential changes that could impact the future of road cycling and other disciplines.
