Latest Pro Cycling News

November 5, 2020

After Celebrating Young Riders and Climbers in October, the Colorado Classic Jersey Challenge Continues with a Test of Speed

Denver, Colo. (November 5, 2020) — The onset of fall didn’t keep hundreds of riders from competing in the Colorado Classic Jersey Challenges in October, and four lucky fans rode off with a 2019 Colorado Classic jersey signed by cycling star Chloe Dygert. On Monday, the team at Colorado Classic...

November 5, 2020

7th Edition of GFNY Cozumel to welcome over 2000 riders

NEW YORK CITY, November 5, 2020 – The team of GFNY Cozumel in Mexico has been taking a number of precautions to ensure riders are kept safe in the lead up to race day this Sunday 8th November. An ongoing pandemic is not all that has tried to stand in...

November 4, 2020

Breakaway professional cycling union launches for men’s peloton

A new representative body for pro male cyclists has officially launched this week with the intention of securing top road riders a greater say in how the sport is run. The Riders Union is spearheaded by a five-member board including cycling agents Andrew McQuaid, Michael Rutherford and Thibault Hofer, and...

November 3, 2020

USA Cycling Announces Medical Advisory Board

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –  Following the appointment of Dr. Michael Roshon as USA Cycling’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Roshon has developed a Medical Advisory Board appointing six members to the board for USA Cycling. The primary purpose of the Medical Advisory Board is to provide expert advice to support Dr....

November 3, 2020

The Wasatch All-Road Bicycle Race Announced

(Heber City, UT) The inaugural Wasatch All-Road Bicycle Race will debut on August 28, 2021, challenging athletes to a 100-mile or 35-mile gravel race in Utah’s hidden gem of Heber Valley. Registration is now open for the event, which will offer a $10,000 prize purse for top female and male...

November 2, 2020

Tour de France 2021 route revealed

Next year's course for the world's most watched cycling event has been announced. Scheduled to begin on June 26, 2021, riders will tackle Mont Ventoux twice on stage 11 before finishing down in the town of Malaucène. A summit finish in Tignes will also take place on stage nine, two...

October 30, 2020

GFNY Florida Sebring breaks records

NEW YORK CITY, October 30, 2020 – Sebring, Florida delivered a successful event under the new normal to the delight of the 700 riders who were able to travel in for the inaugural event last Sunday 25th October. The majority of riders at GFNY Florida Sebring were local to the...

October 29, 2020

Life Time Reveals New Brand for Emporia Gravel Event: UNBOUND Gravel

EMPORIA, Kans., October 30, 2020 — Life Time is pleased to announce the new name for its wildly popular Emporia, Kans.-based gravel event. UNBOUND Gravel will carry on the 15-year history, legacy and energy of the original event with a new identity. Garmin will remain on as title sponsor of...

October 29, 2020

Wall Street suddenly loves bike companies thanks to cycling boom

In October, Canyon, a high end, direct-to-consumer bike brand, announced that it was in talks with private equity and buyout firms. A sale could bring in $592 million and start a trend. Find out what other companies are making waves here.

October 28, 2020

Akagiyama Hill Climb Race hosts its first virtual edition on ROUVY on October 31st

Since 2010, Akagiyama Hill Climb has been a cycling road race from Maebashi, Gunma/Japan. Maebashi (only 120km North from Tokyo) is an famous cyclist-friendly city in the heart of Japan with a “Keirin” dome. The 10th edition could not take place because of the enforced quarantine measures. However, the virtual...

October 26, 2020

Thule rides bike boom to 45% growth in Q3

Sales for the third quarter ending in September were SEK 2,436 million ($278 million), up from SEK 1,682 million ($192.1 million) from the third quarter 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic caused Thule's sales to decrease 4.9% in the first quarter and 11.6% in the second quarter. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.

October 26, 2020

Giro d’Italia stage 19 shortened by 100km after riders refuse to race full course.

The refusal was due to the length of the planned 258km in dreary conditions, coming after a tough week of mountainous racing in cold weather and before a tough final test up the Sestriere tomorrow. Read more on Cycling Weekly.

October 23, 2020

900 riders registered for inaugural GFNY Florida Sebring

NEW YORK CITY, October 23, 2020 – Under strict Covid-19 safety measures approved by local authorities, riders are extremely excited to be taking part in the race this Sunday, with many loyal GFNY riders saying it will be the highlight of their year. Riders registered from 25 countries will, however,...

October 21, 2020

Elite Cycling Welcomes Applicants for Worldwide Ambassador Program

FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite Cycling is now taking applications for its official 2020/2021 Worldwide Ambassador Program. This initiative is aimed at all cycling enthusiasts and professionals who would be interested in promoting the Elite brand philosophy on their social media platforms and within their community. Anyone who shares a passion...

October 20, 2020

ROUVY announces Digital “LA VUELTA GRAND TOUR FAN SERIES” Start on Oct 22nd

October 20, 2020 - Starting this week, the global cycling community will be competing virtually on the official real-life race courses of La Vuelta just like the pros. Following up on the announcement of “La Vuelta Virtual” by Unipublic, ROUVY has released the 8-stage digital version of the Spanish Grand...

October 20, 2020

Former pro cyclist Bradley Wiggins liquidates businesses with debts of over £1m

Two of Bradley Wiggins’s companies are being wound up with debts in excess of £1m and look set to leave creditors hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket. Read more on Cycling Weekly.

October 20, 2020

Bike thefts spike across U.S. as cycling becomes more popular

From March 1 to September 21, New Yorkers filed 4,477 complaints related to stolen bicycles, including electric bicycles. That's up nearly 28%, from 3,507 complaints over the same period a year earlier. An uptick in theft has occurred in other cities across the U.S., too. Bicycle makers also recognize theft is an...

October 19, 2020

ROUVY and Unipublic present ‘The Virtual La Vuelta 20’

ROUVY will create a special virtual Grand Tour programme so that cycling fans can complete iconic stages of La Vuelta 20’ that will be publicly available from the start of the race October, 20th. Between the 20th of October 2020 and the 8th of November 2020, along the pros on...

October 16, 2020

Peloton Recalls Pedals That Might Break on 27,000 Stationary Bikes

The stationary bike juggernaut Peloton announced that it was recalling about 54,000 clip-in pedals off 27,000 stationary bikes. The brand received 120 reports of pedal breakage, including 16 incidents leading to leg injuries, with some requiring stitches. Read more on GearJunkie.

October 16, 2020

USA Cycling Names 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship Teams

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling announced on Friday the athletes who will represent the United States at the 2020 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, a first of its kind competition hosted by Zwift. This new event will take place on December 8-9, 2020 within Watopia, the world’s biggest virtual...

October 14, 2020

Digital Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Utsunomiya | Riders from UCI World and Pro Teams will race virtually on Oct 17th on ROUVY

Utsunomiya City, Japan / October 14th, 2020 - Japan Cup Cycle Road Race Organizing Committee together with ROUVY presents and brings Asia's premier road race to the global community of cycling enthusiasts around the world. The 2020’ edition of Japan Cup Cycle Road Race will have 2 virtual competitions, both “pros only”...

October 10, 2020

Batten Leads Team USA with 4th in U23 Women’s XCO

LEOGANG, AUSTRIA – The penultimate day of the 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Leogang, Austria, saw the final day of racing for the cross-country events. The U23 Women, Elite Women, and Elite Men would all take to the technical and muddy course to contest the rainbow jersey. For...

October 9, 2020

Blevins takes Silver in U23 Cross-Country in Leogang

LEOGANG, AUSTRIA - During the third day of the 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Leogang, Austria, Christopher Blevins (Durango, Colo.; Specialized Factory Racing) takes home silver in the U23 Men’s Cross-Country race. “It was a solid race all in all. I rode my own race from the start...

October 9, 2020

ROUVY releases virtual full-distance IRONMAN World Championship Bike Course

October 9, 2020 – ROUVY in partnership with IRONMAN has proudly released the virtual 112-mile IRONMAN® World Championship® bike course. The new virtual route was presented as part of the IRONMAN VR™ World Championship Celebration week, which saw the first virtual full-distance IRONMAN triathlon hosted on the IRONMAN Virtual Club, IRONMAN VR27 Kona®....

October 6, 2020

Machines For Freedom Launches Cool Weather Cycling Essentials Fall Collection

Los Angeles, Calif. (Oct 6, 2020) – Machines For Freedom®, the inclusive women’s cycling apparel brand, today announces the launch of its fall 2020 collection, to continue delivering problem solving, performance-wear for womxn cyclists. The new cool weather-ready line up consists of innovative apparel pieces  such as the Essential Cycling Pant,...