Cycling Ireland (CI) is the National Governing Body for cycling on the island of Ireland, recognised internationally by the UCI and UEC. The organisation was founded in 1987 following the amalgamation of a number of cycling bodies. Cycling Ireland operates across all cycling disciplines and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising cycling activities. With a membership of over 26,000 people and nearly 500 clubs, Cycling Ireland sanctions approximately 1,000 events and manages more than 200,000 event entries annually.