Latest Pro Cycling News

June 30, 2020

Co2uT Announces Knight Composites as Official Wheel Sponsor

FRUITA, CO June 30th, 2020 — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Knight Composites as its official wheel sponsor of Co2uT gravel race for 2020 and 2021. The inaugural event (scheduled for October 10th, 2020) starts and ends in Fruita, CO, and travels around and across the Colorado-Utah borderlands. A...

June 30, 2020

PEAR Sports® is Selected by FYT to Develop a Tele-Coaching Mobile App that Offers Flexible, Affordable 1:1 Personal Training

Newport Beach, California – June 30, 2020 – PEAR Sports, the health and fitness software platform that delivers smarter digital coaching solutions, announced today that it has partnered with Fyt, America’s largest personal training service to release a new digital training app called Fyt Duo.  Available now, Fyt Duo provides...

June 30, 2020

FRESHJUNKIE Racing launches Gulf Coast Challenge

As the COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous events to be cancelled or postponed, active people have looked for an outlet for their efforts. The Gulf Coast Challenge hopes to fill that need for thousands of participants who might normally be participating in races every weekend. In addition, the pandemic has encouraged...

June 28, 2020

American riders scramble to return to Europe as possible EU travel ban looms

American riders in Europe faced a difficult choice: stay put and be forced to ride out the frightening coronavirus pandemic for an undetermined amount of time, or get on the first flight out to the USA.  However, with the US falling far behind Europe in controlling the spread of COVID-19, will...

June 27, 2020

Upcoming changes to scoring on sodisp to further motivate athletes to improve their social distancing

June 27, 2020 - Our mission at sodisp is to encourage outdoor fans to enjoy the great outdoor responsibly during these worrying times. The goal of our unique scoring system has always been to award more points for activities that had lower estimated people density on the route. This to...

June 26, 2020

100%® Debuts Speedcraft XS For Smaller Faces, Women and Youth

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – 100% has announced the debut of Speedcraft XS performance eyewear, bringing the brand’s most popular style to a wider range of athletes. Designed for men with smaller faces, uncompromising women and youth, the newest iteration of Speedcraft expands its family once again. 100% added the Speedcraft...

June 26, 2020

Tennessee-based American Bicycle Group Announces Intent to Change Name of Its Gravel, Mountain Bike Brand

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 26, 2020) – American Bicycle Group (ABG) today announced that it will change the name of its high-performance gravel and mountain bike, currently branded Ocoee. The adventure brand was named based on an area close to the company in the mountains of eastern Tennessee where outdoor adventure...

June 25, 2020

Tour de France director gives update on safety measures for fans and riders

Throughout the coronavirus lockdown there has been speculation about the measures needed to keep spectators, staff, riders and media safe at the Tour de France. Tour director Christian Prudhomme has offered an update on the safety measures that are likely to be put in place for fans and the peloton. Read more...

June 24, 2020

Barebells Protein Bars Introduce Irresistible, Crunchy Fudge Bars

LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2020) – Barebells– the best-selling, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – has launched their fifth flavor profile in the U.S., Crunchy Fudge, to satisfy the demand for irresistible yet healthful snacks among consumers nationwide. “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Crunchy Fudge...

June 24, 2020

Glyco-Durance™ by F2C Nutrition Celebrates 6 Years

F2C Nutrition is pleased to announce that Glyco-Durance™ the premium fuel for endurance athletes is turning six. After two years of research working with leading scientists to create the optimum race fuel that is quickly absorbed, gentle on the GI system and contains all the necessary electrolytes, CEO and president...

June 24, 2020

TORRE Consulting Adds Two-Time World Champion and 2020 Paralympic Hopeful Clara Brown to Client Roster

Colorado Springs, Colo. - TORRE Consulting, the sports marketing agency specializing in Olympic activation, announced today that they will be representing highly decorated Para-cyclist Clara Brown (Falmouth, Maine). In the past 12 months, Brown has accumulated six UCI Para-cycling World Championships medals in the Track and Road disciplines. Competing at...

June 24, 2020

PDX Triathlon Festival successfully goes Virtual

Portland, OR - The PDX Triathlon Festival, in its 39th year, is one of the oldest triathlon events in the country. This year, due to COVID-19, race directors had to face the difficult decision to either cancel the event or move forward with a modified version. “It was an easy decision” said...

June 24, 2020

‘Great American Ride’ virtual event challenges cyclists to ride 3,700-mile route across America

Richmond, VA –In the new ‘Great American Ride’ from Sports Backers, participants in teams of four, eight, or 12 will attempt a virtual ride across America, including already completed segments of the developing 3,700-mile Great American Rail-Trail ™, a signature project from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trail’s advocacy...

June 23, 2020

New CADEX E-Commerce Platform Supports Local Dealers with 100% Margin Share

(Newbury Park, California - June 24, 2020) CADEX, the manufacturer of high-performance cycling products, today announced the launch of an e-commerce platform offering the full lineup of CADEX cycling components. The platform is designed to be both a seamless online channel for consumers as well as one that is profitable...

June 23, 2020

Thousand Launches Chapter Helmet Collection

LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2020)-- Thousand, creators of classically-designed and innovative bicycle helmets, is proud to launch the new Chapter helmet. Designed specifically with urban mobility and performance in mind, the Chapter helmet offers modern safety and innovative technology features for cyclists at all levels. “Thousand’s namesake and mission are...

June 23, 2020

Momentous Releases Performance Collagen Product Scientifically Proven to Reduce Pain, Support Joint Health, and Increase Cartilage Mass

(Jackson Hole, Wyo.) June 23, 2020 – Momentous, a premium sports nutrition company, is proud to announce the release of a new addition to its product line: Collagen Peptides. Recognizing the problems that joint health presents to athletes, Momentous engineered a unique formula that combines PEPTIPLUS® and FORTIGEL® collagen with...

June 23, 2020

Zoot Sports Launches New Face Mask Collection

Carlsbad, CA-  Zoot Sports, the global industry leader in triathlon apparel and accessories, launches all new technical face coverings.  Available in 15 colorful and unique designs, customers can order individual masks or cooling neck sleeves.  Additionally, they will offer the option to create your own design though their quick turn custom...

June 23, 2020

athleteReg Launches Automated Sales Tax Functionality

(Easthampton, MA) - In accordance with new Marketplace Facilitator laws throughout the United States, athleteReg has released a complete solution to facilitate collecting and remitting sales tax on behalf of our event directors in qualifying states. Marketplace Facilitator laws, which vary state-by-state, are the result of the landmark Supreme Court...

June 21, 2020

Dirty Kanza founder fired for saying police shooting of Rayshard Brooks was ‘justified’

The founder of Dirty Kanza, Jim Cummins, has been fired by the organisers of the popular gravel race over a social media post in which he claimed the shooting of a black man by police in Atlanta this week was "justified". Cummins, who set up Dirty Kanza in 2006, was dismissed from...

June 18, 2020

Velo Launches New Saddles, Expands North American Distribution

June 18, 2020: Velo, the global leader in bicycle saddle manufacturing, announced three new saddles this week in conjunction with expanded distribution in the North American market. The new distribution agreement with Ken Yamakoshi will focus primarily on enthusiast and elite level products from Velo and work directly with retailers...

June 18, 2020

Elite Releases the 2020 FLY Team Bottles for WorldTour Teams

FONTANIVA, ITALY, June 18, 2020 — Elite Cycling proudly releases the new FLY Team bottles to be used by its WorldTour partners in 2020.  Long-time makers of the world’s lightest cycling water bottles (and their latest biodegradable JET bottle), Elite will be supplying 10 WorldTour teams with technical products (including...

June 18, 2020

GFNY heads to Peruvian Andes for inaugural race in 2021

NEW YORK CITY, June 18, 2020 – Cusco is the historical capital of Peru, and recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. At 3200 meters above sea level, it will offer a challenging race amidst a historical backdrop. GFNY Peru will offer two distances. The competitive long route of...

June 17, 2020

Zwift x Scott Week

(LONG BEACH, JUNE 17 2020) Zwift, the global online training platform, is partnering with SCOTT and their world-class athletes to bring SCOTT week to Zwift. Starting on Sunday 21st June SCOTT Week will bring together three categories of road, triathlon, and mountain bike together in a celebration of two wheels....

June 17, 2020

SBT GRVL Announces SBT VRTL Ride Experience

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., (June 17, 2020) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, is launching a new virtual ride in place of the canceled August event. SBT VRTL is a free community ride experience that will be held on Sunday, August 16, with participants choosing where, when...

June 17, 2020

Peak Content makes Diversity and Inclusion session FREE to watch

Peak Content Summit, the content marketing strategy course designed for active lifestyle, outdoor and cycling brands, has made two of its sessions free to watch, offering brands an opportunity to discover more ways to make their content more inclusive and reach a more diverse audience. “With everything that’s going on...