Latest Pro Cycling News
January 9, 2026
Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit
Rapha has announced that it is closing down its Manchester clubhouse next weekend, with four branches in the US set to follow, as part of the cycling clothing brand’s aim to “focus on richer customer experiences at flagship locations, regional rides and events, and online worldwide.” The decision to close...
January 6, 2026
MyWhoosh is offering real Bitcoin prizes to riders in it’s latest virtual challenge
MyWhoosh, the free-to-use virtual cycling app based out of the UAE, has launched a new monthly challenge today named the MyWhoosh Treasure Hunt. This is a virtual cycling event that's a little bit different, as it seems the brand is offering actual Cryptocurrency as a prize for winning riders. The...
January 6, 2026
ASSOS named official technical apparel partner of EF Pro Cycling
EF Pro Cycling has entered a new era by announcing ASSOS of Switzerland as its official technical apparel partner, effective from 1 January 2026. The multi–year agreement covers the men’s (EF Education–EasyPost), women’s (EF Education–Oatly), and development (EF Education–Aevolo) squads. The partnership marks a strategic shift for the American team as they...
January 6, 2026
Velo-ce acquires titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell
Velo-ce has acquired titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell. The acquisition forms part of Velo-ce’s strategy to expand into the premium adventure and travel bicycle segment. Integration efforts will focus on strengthening Van Nicholas’s presence in adventure cycling, long-distance touring and travel. Anton Nijhuis, Business Developer at Velo-ce, said:...
December 24, 2025
Suspect arrested after shots fired at Italian pro cyclists
There are times it is sketchy enough on the road from close-passes or angry drivers. Italian police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of firing gunshots toward a group of cyclists from the S.C. Padovani Polo Cherry Bank during a regular ole’ training ride. In fact, the lads were out training...
December 17, 2025
Rad Power Bikes has a new CEO, its fourth in three years
Rad Power Bikes has a new CEO as it trims its executive roster during the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to a brand spokesperson. Chief Financial Officer Angelina "Angy" Smith has been elevated to the position after joining the company in April. She previously was CFO of TrovaTrip, a group...
December 17, 2025
Former Crankbrothers CEO leads acquisition of Extreme Racing Shox
A group of private strategic investors led by former Crankbrothers CEO Gaspare Licata has acquired a majority stake in Extreme Racing Shox (EXT), Italian manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for bicycle and motorsports applications. The move follows the passing of EXT founder and technical director Franco Fratton in April 2025....
December 16, 2025
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy protection
Rad Power Bikes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday in advance of completing a sale of the company and less than a month after it said it could not afford a recall on some of its older lithium-ion batteries that the Consumer Product Safety Commission deemed unsafe. Filed in...
December 12, 2025
Bike imports down 24% year-to-date
U.S bike imports were down 24% in units and 16% in dollar value through September this year, according to new data released this week. Through the first three quarters, the U.S. imported 6.3 million bikes, down from 8.3 million over the same period last year. The import value was $667...
December 11, 2025
Trek recalls Domane+, Checkpoint+ e-bikes for undertorqued chainring bolts
Trek is recalling about 700 Domane+ and Checkpoint+ e-bike models because the chainring bolts can loosen, posing a fall and crash hazard. The recalled 2026 models are the Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6, and Checkpoint+ SL 7. Three incidents of the chainring loosening without injury...
