Latest Pro Cycling News
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February 29, 2024
Haute Route and Mavic Renew Sponsorship Agreement under New Ownership
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Under the terms of the agreement with Haute Route’s new owners France Vélo Evénements (FVE), Mavic will continue to provide technical and mechanical assistance for all Haute Route events, offering participants access to the brand's cutting-edge products and unrivalled support services. Delivered in a format commensurate to...
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February 29, 2024
XTERRA Oman: EMEA Tour Returns to Musandam
MUSANDAM, OMAN /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On March 2, 2024, XTERRA Oman will take place in Musandam, marking the second stop on the 2024 XTERRA EMEA Tour. This event distinguishes itself with a course that navigates through distinctive landscapes of Oman, featuring mountainous backdrops and turquoise waters. The Full Distance Triathlon...
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February 29, 2024
The White House Selects Strava as a Leading Partner for its Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 120 million athletes, today announced a new partnership with The White House for its Challenge to End Hunger & Build Healthy Communities (the Challenge), which focuses on ending hunger and increasing...
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February 29, 2024
CTS Launches Sports Nutrition Coaching from Stephanie Howe, PhD
Colorado Springs, CO – February 29, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CTS, the worldwide leader in endurance coaching, today announced the launch of a new CTS Sports Nutrition Coaching package, created and delivered by Stephanie Howe, PhD. Coach Stephanie earned her PhD in Nutrition & Exercise Science from Oregon State University and...
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February 29, 2024
USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships Named Official Qualification Event for UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
(Gettysburg, PA – February 29, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gran Fondo National Series and USA Cycling today announced that the 2023 and 2024 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships are official qualifier events for Masters (racing age 30+) aiming to compete in the 2024 and 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World...
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February 29, 2024
Vittoria Launches RideArmor: It’s most durable and puncture resistant road tire ever
BENTONVILLE, AR, February 29th, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Vittoria RideArmor is the new addition to the road tire range designed to provide the dependability and durability that commuters and cyclists who train hard expect from a bicycle tire. RideArmor is the ultimate solution for the most challenging road conditions, delivering...
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February 28, 2024
Pro Tour Team Corratec-Vini Fantini confirmed for Gran Premio New York City
NEW YORK CITY, February 28, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...
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February 28, 2024
RBC GranFondo Whistler and XFondo accepted into gender equity Same Game Challenge
[Vancouver/Whistler, BC Canada]/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The organizing team behind the cycling events RBC GranFondo Whistler and XFondo announced today that they have been successfully accepted into the Canadian Women and Sport Same Game Challenge. The Same Game Challenge “helps sport and physical activity organizations across Canada build their capacity to...
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February 27, 2024
Norco Factory Racing Rider Gracey Hemstreet Makes History at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
VANCOUVER /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Norco Factory Racing rider Gracey Hemstreet was the biggest story of the Red Bull Hardline race in Tasmania last weekend, after becoming the first-ever female rider to complete the entire Hardline course. At just 19-years-old, the young Canadian’s fearless performance secured her the title of fastest woman...
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February 27, 2024
Verge Launches The Intermarché-Wanty “They Win! You Win! Classics” Competition for Devoted Racing Supporters.
NEW YORK — February 27th, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Verge, proud custom kit supplier for UCI World Tour Team Intermarché-Wanty, invites devoted fans to ride along during the Spring Classics with their loyalty competition “They Win! You Win! Classics.” Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, Gent-Wevelgem, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Liège–Bastogne–Liège,...
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February 26, 2024
UCI hands out suspensions after Cynisca Cycling found guilty of participating ‘in a fraud’
The UCI has suspended members of Cynisca Cycling after the team disguised a mechanic as a rider in an effort to gain entry to last year's Argenta Classic. American team Cynisca were missing one of their five riders due to illness for the road race in Belgium. Mechanic Moira Barrett dressed as...
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February 26, 2024
Bikeflights Becomes Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Official Service
PORTLAND, OR (February 26, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Bikeflights, a bicycle shipping service trusted by riders worldwide, is now a Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Official Service. “We’re pleased to extend Bikeflights’ relationship with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) to both continue our support for the Tour de France and...
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February 25, 2024
Peloton May Partner With Other Marathons + Content For “Performance Athletes” + Marathon Training – Peloton Buddy
In the latest Peloton earnings call, CEO Barry McCarthy discussed plans to cater towards “performance athletes” with marathon-focused content and new partnerships. McCarthy shared the company’s plans to provide special content centered around performance athletes, specifically those training for marathons. A significant part of this strategy involves strategic partnerships with...
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February 24, 2024
Peter Sagan undergoes heart procedure after experiencing ‘tachycardic episode’
Peter Sagan underwent an ablation procedure at a hospital in Ancona, Italy, after his heart rate exceeded 200 bpm during a race near Valencia last weekend. Further tests were carried out on Sagan earlier this week which revealed he had experienced episodes of tachycardia during extreme exercise. An ablation, which is...
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February 23, 2024
Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2
Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor. Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...
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February 23, 2024
Two Wildcards for Gran Premio New York City awarded
NEW YORK CITY, February 23, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The inaugural UCI 1.2 men elite pro race Gran Premio New York City will be held on May 19, 2024 on the same course and same day as the 12th annual mass participation race Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC. The...
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February 23, 2024
RunSignup Unveils New Pricing for RaceDay Suite and RaceDay Scoring
Moorestown, NJ — February 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, introduces a simplified pricing model for its RaceDay timer technology suite. Commencing February, 2024, timers can secure an annual RaceDay Suite subscription encompassing RaceDay Scoring, Race Director,...
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February 22, 2024
Fox Factory sales down 9% in 2023
Fox Factory revenues in its Speciality Sports Group, which includes its bike-related brands, were down 43% in the company’s 2023 fiscal year, a decline the company attributed to “channel inventory recalibration” and “lower end consumer demand.” The decline in the SSG revenue came despite the inclusion of $16.8 million in...
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February 22, 2024
New CADEX Max 40 WheelSystem, Race GC Tire, Integrated Handlebars Expand Line of Race- Proven Components
February 22, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CADEX, a leading brand of high-performance cycling products, introduced several important additions to its expanding collection of road components including its lightest-ever performance wheelset, the Max 40 WheelSystem. The CADEX Max 40 WheelSystem is designed for lightweight efficiency, while also providing lab-test proven aerodynamic advantages. Weighing...
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February 22, 2024
Athletes’ Choice Awards: best GFNYs 2023
New York City, February 22, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - GFNY announces the 2023 top 3 best events as voted by the riders based on post-race surveys that all riders receive. The surveys capture rankings as well as open feedback. “La corsa la fanno i corridori is GFNY’s motto: the racers...
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February 22, 2024
XTERRA Wellington Festival Preview: Launching the 2024 APAC Tour
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 2024 XTERRA Wellington Festival promises a blend of challenge and vibrant atmosphere in New Zealand's capital on February 24 with the first stop on the XTERRA APAC Tour. At the heart of the XTERRA Wellington Festival is the Full Distance Triathlon, standing tall...
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February 21, 2024
State Farm, Rad Power Bikes settle lawsuit over e-bike fire
The lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was dismissed with prejudice after it was filed Oct. 4, 2022, claiming damages were in excess of $250,000. The lawsuit alleged design, manufacturing, and component defects; use and/or handling instruction and/or warnings defects; and/or a failure to warn...
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February 21, 2024
Froome, Contador, Evenepoel, Landa or Alaphilippe also shine in virtual cycling
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Virtual cycling platforms have become the main link between professionals and amateurs, allowing any cycling fan to train, ride and even interact with their idols. In recent weeks, BKOOL users have ridden with Froome, Contador, Mikel Landa, Evenepoel, Julian Alaphillipe and Kasper Asgreen - something that would...
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February 21, 2024
Major Sponsors Sign on for California’s Next Iconic Triathlon
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The first annual Alpha Win Lake San Antonio Triathlon strives to keep the spirit of triathlon alive in central California. Standing by the motto, “A Distance For Everyone,” Alpha Win Lake San Antonio on Saturday, April 27, 2024 features Sprint, Olympic and Long Course triathlon distances, coupled...
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February 21, 2024
Brands confirmed for NYC Bike Expo
New York City, February 21, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - NYC Bike Expo returns for its 12th annual edition. The road cycling show will attract visitors who are avid road cyclists, endurance athletes and cycling fans. NYC Expo serves as mandatory in-person packet pick up for the riders competing at the...