Latest Pro Cycling News
January 16, 2026
Why Iconic Bike Brands Are Suddenly Putting Drop Bars on Mountain Bikes
Both Pivot Cycles and Pinarello have dropped new hardtail mountain bikes with heavy gravel influence as the lines between gravel and mountain biking continue to blur. But these brands aren’t the first to take a swing at the niche category. Many brands have been doing this for years, but with...
January 15, 2026
Tour de France 2027: Men’s and women’s race to have opening stages in Britain with starts in Edinburgh and Leeds
The routes for the men's and women's Tour de France 2027 routes have been chosen with the men's starting in Edinburgh and the women's starting in Leeds; Stops in the routes include Liverpool, Carlisle, Cardiff, and Sheffield. Riders in the men's and women's Tour de France will take in some...
January 13, 2026
reTyre closes on $8M funding round, enters agreement with Vittoria
Norwegian tire startup reTyre has closed on a 7 million euro ($8.1 million) funding round that includes cycling startup investor Fundracer. The company (profiled in a May 2025 BRAIN article) also announced it is partnering with Vittoria to co-develop a performance tire using reTyre's injection molding technology. ReTyre said it will...
January 12, 2026
Two new Chinese bike computer brands have entered the WorldTour for 2026
Chinese cycling tech brand Magene has announced a new partnership with XDS Astana Team. This new partnership will see the team use Magene bike computers this season, moving away from the Garmin models they used previously. The squad will also use the company's smart trainers, radar tail lights, and heart rate monitors....
January 9, 2026
Rapha to shut Manchester clubhouse and half of its American branches – week before unveiling new USA Cycling team kit
Rapha has announced that it is closing down its Manchester clubhouse next weekend, with four branches in the US set to follow, as part of the cycling clothing brand’s aim to “focus on richer customer experiences at flagship locations, regional rides and events, and online worldwide.” The decision to close...
January 6, 2026
MyWhoosh is offering real Bitcoin prizes to riders in it’s latest virtual challenge
MyWhoosh, the free-to-use virtual cycling app based out of the UAE, has launched a new monthly challenge today named the MyWhoosh Treasure Hunt. This is a virtual cycling event that's a little bit different, as it seems the brand is offering actual Cryptocurrency as a prize for winning riders. The...
January 6, 2026
ASSOS named official technical apparel partner of EF Pro Cycling
EF Pro Cycling has entered a new era by announcing ASSOS of Switzerland as its official technical apparel partner, effective from 1 January 2026. The multi–year agreement covers the men’s (EF Education–EasyPost), women’s (EF Education–Oatly), and development (EF Education–Aevolo) squads. The partnership marks a strategic shift for the American team as they...
January 6, 2026
Velo-ce acquires titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell
Velo-ce has acquired titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell. The acquisition forms part of Velo-ce’s strategy to expand into the premium adventure and travel bicycle segment. Integration efforts will focus on strengthening Van Nicholas’s presence in adventure cycling, long-distance touring and travel. Anton Nijhuis, Business Developer at Velo-ce, said:...
December 24, 2025
Suspect arrested after shots fired at Italian pro cyclists
There are times it is sketchy enough on the road from close-passes or angry drivers. Italian police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of firing gunshots toward a group of cyclists from the S.C. Padovani Polo Cherry Bank during a regular ole’ training ride. In fact, the lads were out training...
December 17, 2025
Rad Power Bikes has a new CEO, its fourth in three years
Rad Power Bikes has a new CEO as it trims its executive roster during the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to a brand spokesperson. Chief Financial Officer Angelina "Angy" Smith has been elevated to the position after joining the company in April. She previously was CFO of TrovaTrip, a group...
