Latest Pro Cycling News
April 15, 2024
Brooklyn e-bike shop owner arrested and charged for lithium-ion battery violations
For the first time in its campaign to help the city address escalating lithium-ion battery fires, the Fire Department of New York filed criminal charges against a Brooklyn e-bike shop owner for illegal storage and charging on Friday. Tian Liang Liu was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, according to...
March 26, 2024
Groundbreaking project sees running shoe use Vittoria gravel tyre tech
The gravel phenomenon in the cycle market is being mirrored in the running market, where those on foot are seeking new trails, away from asphalt. With that in mind, Craft Sportswear and bicycle tyre manufacturer Vittoria have unveiled a collaboration which will see a running shoe outsole utilise Vittoria gravel...
March 25, 2024
2024 Could Be a Make-Or-Break Year for the Tour de France Femmes
If there’s one depressing fact I’ve learned in nearly two decades of covering women’s cycling, it’s that, sadly, there’s rarely a moment to rest on one’s laurels in this sport—and that’s particularly true for race organizers, and team owners. Just because a race does fantastically well one year in terms...
March 21, 2024
Joe Martin Stage Race, the longest-held stage race in America, postponed until 2025 due to rising costs
Rumors regarding financial struggles had been flying for some weeks, but today, race director Bruce Dunn confirmed that the Joe Martin Stage Race (JMSR), the longest-held stage race in America, will not be held in 2024. In addition to being the longest amateur stage race in the country, the Arkansas-based...
March 20, 2024
New Velo AI Copilot bike light uses AI to keep cyclists safe
A US-based company named Velo AI has introduced a bike light that harnesses the power of AI in the name of safety to help keep cyclists safe on the road. GCN
March 20, 2024
Cyclist Fighting for His Life after Contracting Flesh-Eating Disease from Saddle Sore
A cyclist from British Columbia, Canada, is in critical condition and fighting for his life after a severe saddle sore sustained during a training camp in San Diego, California, developed a life-threatening infection. Ryan Busto is a 41-year-old helicopter maintenance engineer and father of two who had aspirations to race...
March 14, 2024
Patrick Lefevere sanctioned by UCI for “disparaging” comments “towards women”
Lefevere, who is never far from the headlines and has made numerous much-criticised comments over the years, will now have to make a public statement "recognising the inappropriateness of his statements and apologising therefore" or he faces a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs. The fine has been suspended for three years, on...
March 14, 2024
Cyclists fought cougar with ‘bare hands’ for almost an hour before pinning it to ground to save friend
A group of cyclists in their 50s and 60s were forced to battle with a wild cougar when it jumped on their friend's face while they were on the Washington state trail last month. The five cyclists had to wrestle with the mountain cat for 45 minutes trying to pry it off 60-year-old Keri...
March 11, 2024
Giant Group’s February Revenue Decline Worsens Sequentially
The Giant Group reported monthly revenues for February 2024 declined 27.2 percent to NT$4.14 billion, representing a return to deeper declines after a three month trend in improving performance. January sales were down 17.7 percent and the year-to-date results were down 22.4 percent to NT$8.94 billion. The February decline is...
March 11, 2024
‘We’re thinking about it’ – drone filming might be used at the Tour de France this year
The broadcast directors of the Tour de France are considering using drones to capture the race for television audiences this summer. The technology was used for the first time in a WorldTour event at Paris-Nice last week, where remote-controlled cameras followed the riders at over 60km/h in the team time...