How many professional cyclists are there in the world?

The number of professional cyclists in the world varies year to year and is determined by a number of factors, including cycling team budgets and the number of cycling races on the calendar.

As an estimate, there were approximately 1,500 professional cyclists in the world as of 2021. To be considered professional, a cyclist must be a member of a registered professional cycling team. They earn their living by cycling, as opposed to amateur or semi-professional cyclists.

Professional cycling encompasses road racing, mountain biking, track racing, and other cycling disciplines.