Cycling
April 27, 2020
Restrictions on cycling set to be lifted in France, Italy and Spain
Welcome news for both pros and amateurs is emerging from Spain, Italy and France, as the three nations are expected to ease cycling bans next month. During the coronavirus crisis, many European nations have enforced strict lockdown rules including a ban on recreational cycling, with many professionals being caught up in the...
April 22, 2020
Endurance Sports Coronavirus Daily News Updates
Endurance Sportswire is providing timely and pertinent articles and news updates specific to coronavirus and the running, cycling and triathlon industries. NEWS UPDATES 4/22 USOPC to cut up to 20%, says no Olympic games would be ‘devastating’. Read more on HERE. NEWS UPDATES 4/21 USA Track and Field lays off 7;...
April 15, 2020
Tour de France sets new dates of Aug. 29 to Sept. 20; rest of cycling calendar remains unsettled
Tour de France organizers announced Wednesday that the three-week cycling race would be pushed back roughly two months, from June 27-July 19 to Aug. 29-Sept. 20. Cycling’s calendar will need much more juggling to accommodate the other two grand tours and the world championships. Read more details on NBC Sports.
April 13, 2020
USA Cycling putting timely emphasis on personal well-being
Kelsey Erickson had spent nearly a decade working in the mucky world of international anti-doping when she heard that USA Cycling was looking for someone to build and administer a wellness program for riders at all levels. Read more on USA Today.
April 13, 2020
Tour de France faces postponement as French ban public events through mid-July
The Tour de France is headed for a likely postponement after French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced the suspension of all mass public gatherings until mid-July to curb the spread of COVID-19. Read more on VeloNews.
April 9, 2020
Cycling-World governing body UCI to furlough staff, reimburse event fees
Cycling's world governing body the UCI said on Thursday it was furloughing its entire staff, either fully or partially, in a bid to "weather the storm" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Senior management and elected UCI officials have agreed to salary reductions while 130 UCI employees will be furloughed. Other measures...
April 6, 2020
What bike shops are open during the COVID-19 response?
Portland Design Works and Chris King Precision Components have collaborated to publish an interactive map showing the hours and current status for more than a thousand retailers in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.
April 6, 2020
Peloton halts live classes as employee tests positive for COVID-19
Peloton Interactive Inc said on Monday it would pause live production of its exercise videos at its New York and London studios through April 30 after an employee at its New York City-based production studio has tested positive for COVID-19. However, it would continue to add new, pre-recorded content on its...
April 1, 2020
Pro teams ask UCI for financial flexibility amid coronavirus shutdown
Professional teams across the peloton are battening down the hatches to try to weather the coronavirus shutdown, and they’re asking the UCI for help. Read more on VeloNews.
March 27, 2020
USA Cycling expecting 30 percent revenue shortfall in 2020
Governing body to reduce staff by 15 percent and furlough a further 25 percent as revenues expected to plummet. Read more on VeloNews.
March 24, 2020
Strava releases Routes for runners and riders
With over 3 billion activities uploaded from all over the world, Strava ‘knows where athletes actually run and ride.’ The new Routes tool uses that knowledge to provide route recommendations personalized to athletes’ preferences for location, distance, surface type (pavement or dirt) and hilly or flat terrain. Read more on...
March 23, 2020
Doping researcher who defended Lance Armstrong receives doping ban
A doping researcher who testified on behalf of Lance Armstrong during the US Department of Justice case has been banned from cycling for doping. John Gleaves, an assistant professor at California State University, has accepted a four-year suspension after testing positive at the Masters Track National Championships last August. Read more...
March 23, 2020
Cycling industry pivots to COVID-19 protective equipment production
Bike industry players, big and small, shift production to make personal protective equipment for front-line healthcare workers. Read more on VeloNews.
March 23, 2020
British Cycling extends suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30
Given the ongoing uncertainty around the Coronavirus/COVID19 outbreak, and the developing Government advice and guidance, British Cycling has taken the decision to extend its current suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to June 30. Read more on the British Cycling site.
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus: Santini to start making face masks instead of cycling clothing
The company, which currently supplies clothing to Boels Dolmans, Trek-Segafredo and the UCI World Championships, is hoping to begin production on Monday, March 23. Santini, working in conjunction with local textile manufacturer Sitip, has said that a prototype has already been made. The mask is currently being tested at the Politecnico di Milan before...
March 17, 2020
Cancel the Olympics? Postpone them? Every alternative has problems.
As novel coronavirus fears have essentially shut down daily life in many areas and forced sports leagues around the globe to cancel play and suspend operations, the International Olympic Committee has been resolute in its insistence that this summer’s Tokyo Olympics will be held on schedule. But even as IOC President Thomas...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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....