Latest Pro Cycling News

March 12, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup Releases a Roundup of Q1 Events Showing a Return to Racing

(Moorestown, NJ)– GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for endurance and nonprofit events in the U.S., released a roundup of events across the country showing a significant resurgence of in-person running. The roundup features 50 live events across 42 states, ranging in size from under a hundred participants to...

March 11, 2021

Bicycles are harder to find, more expensive thanks to biggest cycling boom in decades, shops report

the last time the bike industry experienced a similar run was during the energy crisis of the 1970s. Cleveland.com

March 11, 2021

CTS Delivers Diverse Perspectives by Welcoming Four New Contributing Editors

(Colorado Springs, March 11, 2021) – CTS, the leader in endurance coaching and training camps, today announced the addition of four new voices to their content team. NBA Hall of Fame inductee and USA Cycling Board Member, Reggie Miller, along with Alison Tetrick, Lisa Bourne, and Scott Mercier, will be...

March 11, 2021

ELITE and Toronto Hustle Announce 2nd Annual #CRUSHCOVID Challenges for 2021

FONTANIVA, ITALY, March 11th, 2021 — Elite Cycling and Toronto Hustle are announcing two challenges on behalf of #CRUSHCOVID; a Strava Challenge and a 24-hour indoor cycling marathon on Zwift. Both challenges offer participants a chance to connect with fellow athletes and support mental health during the pandemic. #CRUSHCOVID Strava...

March 11, 2021

GFNY Santa Fe spearheads US expansion of GFNY

NEW YORK CITY, March 11, 2021 – GFNY Santa Fe returns to the GFNY World racing calendar after its Covid induced hiatus in 2020. This September, riders get to race the challenging 75-mile high-altitude course with 7,150 feet of climbing and a peak elevation of 10,350 feet at the finish...

March 10, 2021

Broken Chain: Small and new brands hard hit by component shortage

Most have heard stories about extended delivery times for bikes and components from Asia. What's been less obvious is how those delays are harming some of the industry's smaller and newer brands. Bicycle Retailer

March 10, 2021

Tennessee National Opens the Season for the National DH Series

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling’s National DH Series starts this weekend in Oak Ridge, TN with the Tennessee National. This year’s Tennessee National brings racers back to Windrock Bike Park in Oak Ridge, Tenn. with the premier southeast mountain bike weekend. While everyone will have their eye on the...

March 10, 2021

Team BikeExchange, Trek-Segafredo and Rally Cycling Headline Initial Teams Slated for September’s Inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic

BALTIMORE, Maryland– The Maryland Cycling Classic supported by UnitedHealthcare, America’s top one-day professional cycling race and the only UCI-sanctioned road race in the U.S., today announced the first five teams confirmed to compete at the inaugural event, scheduled for September 5, 2021. WorldTour teams Trek-Segafredo and Australia’s Team BikeExchange will be joined...

March 10, 2021

Life Time Announces Full Lineup of First-Ever Her Summit on March 19-21

BOULDER, Colo., (March 10, 2021) — On the heels of Life Time’s announcement of Her Summit, its first-ever women’s retreat created to increase comfort, accessibility and knowledge of outdoor sports for women, the company today announced the full lineup of speakers and sessions at the virtual gathering March 19-21, including...

March 10, 2021

Team Evergreen to Present The Hundo in 2021 and Beyond

EVERGREEN, COLO, March 10, 2021 — Team Evergreen Cycling, announces a new addition to their events offering: the Hundo. Known to provide some of the smoothest single track in Colorado in the beloved Buffalo Creek area near Bailey, CO, “the Hundo,” taking place on June 19th, will now have a...

March 9, 2021

Echelon Announces Connected Bike Exclusive to Sam’s Club

Just months after its mishap with Amazon, Echelon announced that its Echelon Sport-s connected bike is available exclusively at Sam’s Club for $799 and includes a free six-month trial of its Sport membership. Front Office Sports

March 9, 2021

PeopleForBikes Releases Study Investigating Barriers to Inclusive Bicycling Culture

BOULDER, COLO. (March 9, 2021) — PeopleForBikes is proud to release a new, groundbreaking report, "Where Do We Go From Here? Breaking Down Barriers to Bicycling in the U.S." The 2018-2019 study found that meaningful engagement with historically marginalized communities, expanded private-sector encouragement programs and an investment in quality bicycle...

March 9, 2021

How virtual cycling platform Zwift created an enduring new esport

It’s not just a pandemic pastime. Zwift’s gamified version of e-cycling is here to stay. Fast Company

March 9, 2021

“I feel Slovenia” – Virtual Tour of Slovenia | Stage 3 with Domen Novak and Aljaž Turk

Ljubljana, Slovenia / March 9th, 2021 - The open, Virtual Tour of Slovenia by ‘I feel Slovenia’ on ROUVY is now going for its third stage events. Cyclists worldwide continue to travel and race around Slovenia virtually. Both formats, the Group Ride (on March 10th) and the race  (on March...

March 9, 2021

Cleary Bikes Chooses Thorpe Marketing as its Agency of Record

Richmond, Cali — Cleary Bikes, a specialty manufacturer of kids’ bikes, has selected Thorpe Marketing as its public relations agency of record. Thorpe Marketing will manage Cleary Bikes’ public and media relations. “We’re really looking forward to growing Cleary into a brand leader within the kids' bike category. Cleary is...

March 9, 2021

BKOOL Announces Women on Wheels Challenge presented by ELITE

FONTANIVA, ITALY, March 9, 2021 — Elite Cycling announced their WOMEN ON WHEELS, BKOOL challenge on March 8th (International Women’s Day). Designed to celebrate, connect, and support women cyclists, it will continue throughout Women’s History Month and will close on April 11th. “The goal is to celebrate all women in...

March 9, 2021

Cadence Sports and Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Release 2020 Million Dollar Club List of America’s Top Cycling Fundraising Events.

Austin, TX – Despite an unprecedented environment surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic, at least 45 cause-related cycling events raised more than $1 million each in 2020, according to the annual study released by Cadence Sports & the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum. This study goes deep into exploring individual events to disclose...

March 8, 2021

Trek-Segafredo to donate Strade Bianche prize money to women’s cycling projects

Following the great prize money debate of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, fans raised €26,668 for the women’s prize purse for Strade Bianche. The money is to be given directly to the top 5 riders of the opening WorldTour event of 2021. Cycling Tips

March 6, 2021

Women’s Strade Bianche crowdfunding campaign raises €25,578 for women’s winners

The fundraising brings the women's total prize purse to €31,876, exceeding that of the men's. VeloNews  

March 6, 2021

Before Peloton There Was Spinning®: How 2 Guys Named John Birthed the Unwieldy Fitness Trend

While outdoor cycling may have been seen as a male-dominated sport, in the last decade, indoor cycling has become the domain of women, a stronghold that has transcended exercise trends and is now situated in something akin to women’s lifestyle. Jezebel

March 6, 2021

More than 800 exhibitors signed up for Eurobike 2021

More than 800 exhibitors signed up for Eurobike 2021 September 1-4 in Friedrichshafen. In addition to specialist trade and industry visitors, Eurobike is rolling out two Festival Days, Friday and Saturday, for all bike fans. BikeBiz 

March 4, 2021

Experience TheTriSummit Virtually March 17-19

Legends of triathlon, Olympians, top current pro triathletes, industry experts and premier brands have come together to empower triathletes as we kick off the 2021 triathlon season. The stellar lineup is hosted by USAT and IRONMAN Hall of Fame inductee Bob Babbitt and features Olympian Katie Zaferes, American Kona Record...

March 3, 2021

USA Cycling announces Matt Heitmann as Chief Marketing Officer and Commercial Team Realignment

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini has named Matt Heitmann as Chief Marketing Officer, overseeing Marketing and Membership. Heitmann joins the organization after leading marketing efforts of multiple industry organizations, including The Pro’s Closet, Canyon and BMC. Heitmann will begin with USA Cycling March 8th....

March 3, 2021

Join the Challenge to Raise Money For Black History Bike Ride

AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 3, 2021) —On July 14, 2020, Talib Abdullahi set out to educate a few friends about Black history in Austin with a bike ride around the city. When he first shared his idea for the ride among a few friends on Instagram, Abdullahi never imagined that eventually...

March 3, 2021

Ötztaler RadMarathon VIrtual Race Visits The Epic Timmelsjoch Pass

Sölden, Austria / March 3rd, 2021 - The global cycling community is all set to race over and conquer the great and picturesque climb of Timmelsjoch on March 6th, on ROUVY. Cyclists will discover a 30km uphill course in the Ötztal Alps, popularly known in Italy as the Passo del...