Latest Pro Cycling News
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March 16, 2020
Inside the Mid South’s decision to proceed as the coronavirus escalated
The Mid South was held as the global pandemic around COVID-19 escalated. This is what the race promoters, local authorities, and participants had to say about the event. The event serves up a 100 and 50 mile cycling distance, a 50k ultramarathon foot race. Read more on VeloNews.
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March 16, 2020
Cycling: UCI seeks retroactive end to Olympic qualifying process
Cycling's governing body (UCI) plans to retroactively use March 3 as the cut-off point for Olympic qualification in mountain bike, BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle as the coronavirus pandemic continues to decimate the sporting calendar. Road and track cycling have completed their qualification events, the last of which was the...
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March 5, 2020
Coronavirus spurs date change to Sea Otter cycling fest
Much to the dismay of cyclists and bike fanatics across the U.S., Sea Otter Classic has postponed its April event. Held in Monterey County, CA, the event hosts over 1000 exhibitors, 9,600 athletes and 72,500 fans. Read more on Gear Junkie.
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March 5, 2020
Pro cycling teams left scrambling as races cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Pro cycling teams across the globe are scrambling to deal with a growing coronavirus crisis, one that is already putting the pinch on the international racing calendar. The UAE Tour was stopped in its tracks, and three teams remain in quarantine. On Thursday, RCS Sport canceled Strade Bianche, the first major European race to be affected...
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March 5, 2020
Dirt Rag’s parent files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection
Rotating Mass Media, Ltd., the parent of Dirt Rag, filed a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Thursday. Dirt Rag announced in late January that it was shutting down its magazine and website, as well as its Dirt Fest and Adventure Fest mountain bike festivals. Dirt Rag would have celebrated...
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March 4, 2020
ASO is looking to revive the women’s Tour de France
A.S.O. edged back slowly into women’s racing in 2014, with La Course by the Tour de France. But they now appear motivated to organize a full stage race, although the actual length has yet to be defined. While the women’s race will not be held during the Tour de France,...
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March 4, 2020
Cycling team manager threatens hunger strike over coronavirus quarantine in UAE
A manager of a French professional cycling team, who has been in quarantine in an Abu Dhabi hotel due to coronavirus concerns, threatened to go on hunger strike on Tuesday if authorities do not allow his team to leave the United Arab Emirates. Read more on Reuters.
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March 3, 2020
Sea Otter Classic to ‘monitor’ coronavirus situation, announce schedule decision soon
Organizers of next month’s Sea Otter Classic bike festival said Tuesday they are keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 virus outbreak and will make an announcement about the event’s 2020 edition in the next few days. Separately, organizers of the North America Handmade Bicycle Show announced that event would be postponed from...
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February 27, 2020
UAE Tour halted after two coronavirus cases confirmed at the race
Teams at the UAE Tour have been informed that the race has been cancelled after two Italians at the race have tested positive for coronavirus. The entire race is staying at hotels on Yas Island, just outside of Abu Dhabi and race officials have asked everyone to stay in their hotel rooms under lockdown....
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February 12, 2020
‘McDreamy’ to be honorary captain of US Olympic cycling team
Patrick Dempsey will serve as the honorary captain for the U.S. cycling team at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, part of a unique working relationship between USA Cycling and the actor best known for his role on the TV show “Grey's Anatomy.” Read more about why USA Cycling reached out to...
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February 6, 2020
Sports Illustrated’s Fittest 50 2020
Sports Illustrated ranked the best-conditioned male and female athletes in the world, consulting trainers, exercise physiologists and performance experts with experience across the college, pro and Olympic levels of sports to evaluate athletes on the following criteria: performances over the last 12 months; demands and risks of their respective sports; durability; training regimens...
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February 6, 2020
Ford develops jacket that displays emojis to communicate with drivers
Ford has released details of a prototype jacket that can display a series of emojis via an integrated LED panel. By indicating the feelings and intentions of a cyclist, Ford claims the jacket could help to “ease tensions” between drivers and cyclists, potentially reducing accidents. See what the jacket looks like on...
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February 5, 2020
Pioneer sells cycle sports business to Shimano
Cycling power meter specialist Pioneer has signed an agreement to transfer its cycle sports business to Shimano. Shimano plans to develop products, web services and applications using the Pioneer Cycle Sports assets and make Shimano services available to customers who currently use Pioneer’s Cyclo-Sphere web services, PC tool, and smartphone applications. Read more...
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February 5, 2020
Peloton Raises Guidance After Cruising To Q2 Beat
In just its second quarterly earnings report since going public, Peloton Interactive Inc. notched impressive earnings and revenue beat as the company grew its number of connected fitness subscribers 96 percent to 712,005 and its total members to more than 2 million. Read what the earnings look like on SGBMedia.
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February 4, 2020
Peloton and Flywheel Sports settle litigation cases
Indoor cycling business Peloton has settled its patent infringement case against Flywheel Sports, with Flywheel simultaneously dropping a separate counter proceeding at the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Within the court documents, Flywheel made the admission that Peloton’s patents were indeed valid and enforceable. The patents relate to Peloton’s “at home”, “remote streaming” and...
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February 3, 2020
A new wave of performance e-road bikes could change the dynamics in group rides and gran fondos
There’s a good chance that more e-bike riders will be joining group rides, gran fondos, and organized cycling events in the coming years. Bicycle manufacturers have produced a new wave of performance e-bikes that are designed to help riders keep pace. Read more on VeloNews, about how these new bikes and riders can...
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January 23, 2020
UCI steps up anti-doping enforcement in women’s peloton
The UCI is stepping up its anti-doping efforts in the women’s peloton by carrying out testing at all Women’s WorldTour events and during training camps. Cycling’s international governing body is also increasing the number of riders who must register their whereabouts for testing and upping the amount of money it takes...
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January 23, 2020
It will cost you $30,000 to ride with Lance Armstrong for a week
Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie will host a cycling holiday this year, in which 12 guests will pay $30,000 for five days of riding on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The trip is named 'The Move Mallorca 2020', borrowing the name of Armstrong's cycling podcast, and is listed on the website...
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January 20, 2020
USA Cycling has its eye on gravel
Last week, officials from the national governing body met with representatives from some of gravel cycling’s biggest events in Bentonville, Arkansas. The goal of the meeting was to create an official dialogue between USAC and the racing scene that has, thus far, grown up outside of the national governing body’s umbrella of influence....
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January 8, 2020
The female ultra-athletes leading the field
From swimming the Channel four times to outrunning every man, The Guardian reports on the women at the top of their game.
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December 23, 2019
Former Interbike director joins The Big Gear Show
The new recently announced outdoor industry trade show has hired Lance Camisasca as the director of its bike show. Camisasca was Interbike's show director from 1998-2008. He then served 10 years as president and founder of Lifeboat Events, LLC, which hosted PressCamp media events. Read more on the Big Gear Show...