What is a UCI Elite event?
A UCI Elite event is any race on the UCI international calendar for Elite riders, as defined by the UCI. Elite is an age group (23-29), not a statement of ability level that we normally define as a riders category. In the USA, examples of Elite events on the UCI international calendar include Redlands, Sea Otter, Nature Valley (women only), Wachovia series, Univest, T-Mobile GP, and a few others. These events can bear designations on the calendar as Class 1-6 for men and Class 9 for women. For instance, Redlands Cycling Classic is 2.5 for men and a 2.9 for women. While these designations may appear similar to NRC events, you will find the elite events in question listed on the UCI international calendar.
