Latest Pro Cycling News
December 18, 2020
DUI charges filed against box truck driver who killed five cyclists
The Clark County District Attorney’s office filed a criminal complaint against Jordan Barson for operating a vehicle with methamphetamine in his system when he drove off the road and onto the shoulder where he struck five cyclists, and resulting in substantial bodily harm to one other. VeloNews
December 17, 2020
Thieves nab $160,000 in bikes from Specialized headquarters
Thieves made off with museum pieces and bikes owned by employees of Specialized Bicycles last Dec. 13, with bikes valued at more than $160,000 taken from its headquarters during a daytime break-in and robbery. VeloNews
December 16, 2020
Zwift sponsors L39ION team to help drive diversity
To celebrate multi-year sponsorship, Zwift and L39ION will be hosting two social rides on December 22. Like L39ION, Zwift isn’t afraid to challenge the norm, promoting women’s cycling and offering complete gender parity for all. CyclingNews
December 16, 2020
Americans exercised more in 2020, according to Strava
Strava reviewed data from more than 73 million users in 2020 for their year-end-report and found that despite working from home, social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions, the virtual community became stronger than ever. ESPN
December 14, 2020
Spinning creator files patent infringement lawsuit accusing Peloton of stealing its technology for their stationary bikes
Peloton Interactive has been hit with a patent infringement lawsuit from a company credited with sparking the world's indoor cycling craze over half a century ago. Daily Mail
December 10, 2020
5 bicyclists killed, 4 injured after truck hits group on ‘retirement ride’ in Nevada
On a highway ride to celebrate a cyclist's retirement, four male one female bicyclist were killed and four others were injured in a crash involving a truck, which struck the group of about 20. USA TODAY
December 9, 2020
The king of Strava art is back with another amazing Christmas drawing
Anthony Hoyte has impressed us all yet again with his creativity and patience, as he creates a 127km bike route which spells out a simple message: Merry Christmas. Cycling Weekly
December 7, 2020
Bikes projected to outsell cars in Europe two-to-one by 2030
Three cycling associations this week announced a new forecast for the cycling sector, which showed that Europeans are expected to buy an extra 10 million bikes per year by 2030, a whopping 47% more than in 2019. Cyclingtips
November 23, 2020
Adidas releases first road cycling shoe in more than 15 years
Inspired by “iconic silhouettes of the sport”, the mid-range shoe is aimed at a young and burgeoning generation of cyclists. Simply called ‘The Road Shoe’, these new kicks from Adidas are compatible with all common three-bolt road cleats. bikeradar
November 22, 2020
Banned Zwift racer issues statement of defense: ‘I have always been a transparent athlete’
Banned Zwift racer Lizi Duncombe explained the circumstances that led to her suspension from ProAM racing. She was banned earlier this month after a ZADA investigation had discovered that her data file only contained 90 seconds of information and that the file from Duncombe’s power meter did not match numbers...