Latest Pro Cycling News
November 20, 2025
Why the UCI allowing 32in wheels in XCO World Cup racing is so significant
The UCI has stated 32in wheels will not be banned at mountain bike XCO World Cups, citing the value of product development and innovation that arises from mountain bike racing. First reported by Mountain Bike Action Magazine, and then by Escape Collective, the UCI's Fabrice Tiano – the governing body's communications and...
November 19, 2025
Trek recalls more than 75,000 bikes due to brake defect, tells people to ‘immediately stop’ riding them
US bike manufacturer Trek has issued a recall of more than 75,000 bicycles, telling users to stop riding them due to an issue with the coaster brake. The notice was published by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) last week, and affects five bike models sold between 2024 and 2026: the...
November 19, 2025
US investors acquire Pedego; Urtopia to provide technical collaboration
E-bike retailer and brand Pedego has a new owner: the U.S.-based ownership group behind Urtopia, a start-up e-bike brand that offers high-tech carbon fiber and connected e-bikes. Larry Pizzi, the CEO of newly formed New Pedego Holdings Inc., said Urtopia will provide engineering and supply chain efficiencies and will allow...
November 18, 2025
Rapha founder invests to help scale-up British brand Quirk Cycles
Independent British framebuilder Quirk Cycles has revealed Simon Mottram, founder of Rapha, has joined as a lead investor ahead of its next phase of expansion. Quirk, known for its award-winning handcrafted bikes, is targeting a £500,000 fundraising round to scale its boutique performance bike line-up. Quirk is currently preparing to launch its new models...
November 14, 2025
Doping Shock as Junior Rider Tests Positive for Meth at Road Worlds
A junior Azerbaijani racer is facing a doping ban after testing positive for methamphetamine and its metabolites during the men’s junior road race at the 2025 UCI road world championships in Rwanda. The UCI confirmed that Artyom Proskuryakov, 18, was nabbed in what it described as “intelligence-led testing.” VELO
November 13, 2025
Peloton Hits the Fast Lane as Official Fitness Partner of the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025
Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON), a world leader in connected fitness and wellness, and the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix announced today their upcoming collaboration at this month’s event designed to bring a suite of fitness experiences throughout race weekend and beyond. businesswire
November 12, 2025
Premier Tech Pulls Plug on Israel–Premier Tech Sponsorship Ahead of Team Rebrand
In a move that’s sent shockwaves through the WorldTour, Premier Tech has officially stepped away from its co-title sponsorship of Israel–Premier Tech, cutting ties just weeks before the team’s planned 2026 rebrand. As reported weeks ago, the Israel–Premier Tech team was given a firm ultimatum by their bike sponsor, Factor,...
November 12, 2025
Upway closes $60 million funding round; plans e-bike refurb centers in Denver and other US cities
Refurbished e-bike brand Upway closed a $60 million Series C funding round last week led by an investment by Copenhagen's A.P. Moller Holding. The company said it is looking for U.S. growth and plans to open used e-bike refurbishment centers in Denver and other U.S. cities. Bicycle Retailer
November 10, 2025
Rad Power Bikes faces shutdown in January without new funding
Rad Power Bikes has informed its employees that it will shut down in January if it is unable to find new funding or get acquired, according to an internal staff email viewed by TechCrunch. The company’s leadership is “still fighting to find ways to continue,” and “the cessation of Rad’s...
November 7, 2025
Giant Group revenue down 17% in first three quarters
Giant Group’s net revenue through the first three quarters of its fiscal years was down 16.9% from last year, to NT$47.96 billion ($1.55 billion). The manufacturer said its gross margin for the period was 19.8% and net profit before tax was NT$1.43 billion. Net profit after tax was NT$910 million...
