Latest Pro Cycling News
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April 2, 2021
Peloton Completes Precor Acquisition
With this acquisition, Peloton establishes its U.S. manufacturing capacity, anticipates boosting research and development capabilities with Precor's highly-skilled team and accelerating Peloton's penetration of the commercial market. Peloton plans to produce connected fitness products in the United States before the end of the calendar year 2021. Yahoo
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April 1, 2021
New York pop-up retailer brings rarely seen road brands to US cyclists
The pop-ups feature some high-end road cycling brands rarely seen in the U.S., such as Festka (from Czech Republic), Isadore (from Slovakia), MAAP (Australia), and Q36.5 (Austria). The store has no brick-and-mortar home, but makes online sales (with delivery by bicycle an option in New York City) and operates the pop-up...
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April 1, 2021
Cyclist killed while trying to beat rising South Miami Avenue drawbridge
The experienced cyclist tried to make it across the bridge that connects downtown Miami to Brickell. Police said he was possibly trying to beat the bridge as it was rising up and got stuck, but despite his efforts to hang on, he would not survive. WSVN
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March 31, 2021
Utah, North Dakota latest to adopt safety stop law for cyclists
Utah and North Dakota became the latest states to adopt the controversial Idaho Stop law, allowing cyclists to treat a stop sign as a yield sign. Bicycle Retailer
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March 31, 2021
5 people who showed why you shouldn’t lie on Strava
In case you need more convincing that cheating on Strava isn’t a good call, here are five times users posted false or misleading workout data (on purpose or by accident) and got caught right away. Canadian Running Magazine
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March 31, 2021
Shimano Announces New President
Shimano appointed Taizo Shimano, who joined the company in 1991 and served as a senior executive vice president since 2018 after leading Shimano’s Fishing Tackle division, as its new president. SGB Media
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March 31, 2021
San Diego Supporters Petition for Return of Fun Runs, Marathons, Cycling Events
State COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact endurance events. Now event planners push state leaders with online petition. NBC
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March 30, 2021
Tour de France crash inspires high-tech solution for safety
Norwegian's Safe Cycling Race brings LED signs to major pro cycling events to alert riders. Cycling News
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March 29, 2021
Shimano to step up pursuit of counterfeit sellers
Shimano has announced that it will become more aggressive in defending its intellectual properties, acknowledging that counterfeit goods bearing its branding, or likeness, have caused issues in the marketplace. Read what they are doing on Cycling Industry News.
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March 29, 2021
This New Documentary Breaks Down Size Barriers in Cycling
Cycling traditionally not made room for riders in bigger bodies. Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky are on a mission to change that mindset. The duo is featured in a new Shimano Originals film, All Bodies on Bikes, which is out on March 29. Bicycling
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March 29, 2021
Peloton Strikes Deal with Verzuz
The popular connected fitness company struck a deal with Verzuz, the music competition venture started by multiplatinum-selling producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. The collaboration will feature workouts set to a playlist from the dueling artists, starting with R&B legends Brandy and Monica, followed by a battle between the Verzuz founders. Front Office...
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March 25, 2021
Bike-share companies can take a lesson from China
A few years ago, the bike-share industry in China was the hottest thing, but as companies rushed to cash in, they quickly learned that saturating the market would lead to failure and the bubble popped. Bicycle Retailer
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March 23, 2021
What’s the Minimum Dose of Training to Stay Fit?
A new review assesses what it takes to maintain endurance and strength when circumstances interfere with your usual training. Outside
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March 23, 2021
Peloton Buys Wearables, AI, Hardware Companies in Deal Flurry
Peloton Interactive Inc. recently acquired three companies, adding technology and expertise in wearable devices, artificial intelligence, digital voice assistants, and interactive workout mats. The New York-based fitness technology company bought Aiqudo Inc. in February, and Atlas Wearables Inc. and Otari late last year. Bloomberg (paywall)
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March 23, 2021
Redlands Bicycle Classic postponed to 2022
The longest-running stage race in the United States, the Redlands Bicycle Classic, will be interrupted for a second year in a row as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the race to be postponed until 2022. The race was due to be the first race of the 2021 USA Cycling Pro...
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March 22, 2021
SRAM sues Princeton CarbonWorks over wheel shape
SRAM claims that PCW is infringing on its patent for a rim shape inspired by a humpback whale flipper. VeloNews
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March 18, 2021
Child dies in ‘tragic accident’ involving Peloton treadmill, CEO says
Peloton has warned parents to keep children away from its treadmills after the death of a child and said it was one of a "small handful" of incidents in which children have been hurt on the firm's exercise equipment. BBC
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March 18, 2021
Peloton instructors design a new Adidas clothing line
The 11-piece line, called the adidas x Peloton SS21 collection, is priced between $30 to $85 and consists of tank tops, pants shorts and hoodies. Peloton has other branded clothes with athletic companies, like Nike and Lululemon, but this is the first designed with the help of its instructors, who...
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March 18, 2021
L.A. cycling studios are reopening. Can they pry people away from their Peloton bikes?
According to a recent survey by Wedbush, 20% of pre-pandemic gymgoers have purchased at-home gym equipment — a brand-new chunk of the market that could pose a huge threat to bricks-and-mortar operations. In addition, 12% of pre-pandemic gymgoers said they were somewhat likely to cancel or not renew their gym...
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March 17, 2021
Electric bike sales in the U.S. grew 145% from 2019 to 2020
Spurred on by the coronavirus pandemic, bicycle sales rose 65% in the United States between 2019 and 2020, according to a report in the New York Times. Researchers at the NPD Group, which supplied the findings, also claim that electric bike sales grew by 145% in the same period. Cycling Industry...
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March 16, 2021
Cannondale goes outdoor to promote its new e-bike model
The global advertising campaign revolves around the release of Adventure Neo e-bike, with billboards erected in Berlin, London, New York City, and San Francisco. Bicycle Retailer
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March 16, 2021
Adidas and Peloton join forces with hints at a clothing range
Adidas announced a collaboration with Peloton last week, but so far the brand has been vague on details. However, Peloton’s top class instructor Cody Rigsby led a class wearing Adidas kit and announced during the ride that it was “a celebration of the launch of our new Adidas X peloton...
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March 14, 2021
Team Sky and British Cycling in question after Freeman guilty verdict
Team Sky and British Cycling’s successes over the past decade have been left shrouded in suspicion after their former chief doctor Richard Freeman was found guilty of ordering banned testosterone “knowing or believing” it was for an unnamed rider to improve their performance. The Guardian
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March 14, 2021
Dorel Sports revenue hits $1.04 billion in 2020, up 15%
While revenue was up, Dorel says supply constraints, increased shipping costs and CSG's switch to calendar-year models impacted Q4 profits. Dorel Sports bike brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and others. Bicycle Retailer
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March 11, 2021
Bicycles are harder to find, more expensive thanks to biggest cycling boom in decades, shops report
the last time the bike industry experienced a similar run was during the energy crisis of the 1970s. Cleveland.com