Latest Pro Cycling News
June 16, 2022
Strava adds video uploads in latest platform updates
Strava is adding video uploads to its platform and will be rolled out over the next few weeks, officials confirmed. Video clips can be up to 30 seconds long and can be added to activity uploads. There’s no limit on how many videos can be uploaded. The tool is similar...
June 15, 2022
‘Stranger Things’ Actor Matthew Modine To Star In Cycling Drama ‘Hard Miles’
The film is based on the true story of the cycling team at Colorado’s Ridge View Academy, which for decades has given at-risk youth a second chance through academic rigor, targeted treatment, competitive sports and leadership. Modine is playing Greg Townsend, who has led the team at Ridge View for...
June 15, 2022
Skarper disk brake propulsion system turns any bike electric
A unique concept in retrofit drives, which are typically reliant on hub drives without utilising the braking system, the chainstay mounted system is to ship its first units in 2023 and cost around £1,000. The product is described as a ‘click on, click off’ package that can be fitted to...
June 14, 2022
REI Co-op announces new Generation e-bikes for accessible city mobility
REI already had two e-bike models, which it will continue to sell alongside its latest offerings: the e1.1 and e1.2. The new bike line offers greater accessibility to consumers, with a “one-size-fits-most” approach and several new features. Additions include 20-inch wheels, a low-step frame, memory foam saddles for comfortable riding,...
June 12, 2022
Mountain Biker Dies on Palisade Plunge Trail After Running out of Water
The Mesa County Sheriff’s office reports that a 52-year-old mountain biker died on the Palisade Plunge trail on Saturday after suffering a “heat-related illness.” A release says the man, from Colorado Springs, was riding alone and ran out of water. Single Tracks
June 10, 2022
Mike’s Bikes buys four Elevation Cycles stores in Colorado
Mike’s Bikes, the California retailer acquired by Pon.Bike last August, has bought the four-store Elevation Cycles chain in the Denver area. Elevation Cycles, founded in 2012, has long been closely associated with Trek. A former Trek employee and his partners founded the chain in 2012 with the help of Trek....
June 8, 2022
Strava expands gravel riding support with trail route recommendations
With trail sports outpacing the growth of road riding and running, social fitness tracking platform Strava has added new trail activity types including gravel riding and has developed its off-road specific routing features to help riders go exploring on their next adventure. CW
June 8, 2022
Porsche buys out eBike OEM Fazua
Porsche has announced that it has exercised the option to fully acquire the Fazua business, having earlier taken a 20% stake with the option to fully acquire the eBike systems maker. Cycling Industry
June 6, 2022
Peloton Appoints CFO
Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced it had appointed Liz Coddington as chief financial officer, effective June 13, 2022. Coddington brings more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, analysis and operational finance. She succeeds Jill Woodworth, who stepped down as the company’s CFO. SGB Media
June 6, 2022
US cycling great Greg LeMond reveals cancer diagnosis
US cycling great Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France winner, has revealed he is receiving treatment for leukemia. Lemond confirmed that he would not be travelling to the Tour de France this year where he has worked with several media outlets since his retirement in 1994. France24