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November 9, 2020
Dorel Sports reports continued growth, new pandemic wave expected to impact Q4
Dorel Sports has seen its sixth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with third-quarter revenue at $305.6 million, an increase of 22.1%. Read more on BikeBiz.
November 9, 2020
Peloton and some bike stocks trade down on vaccine news
Major stock indexes soared Monday, apparently on Pfizer's announcement before markets opened in New York that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate was achieving 90% effectiveness in trials. However, some bike-related stocks that have been booming during the pandemic were trading down on the news. Peloton, Fox Factory, Dorel, GoPro, Vista Outdoor and Garmin. Read...
November 9, 2020
New survey reveals 25 per cent of female professional riders earn zero salary
Wage disparity is growing between the highest and lowest paid riders, according to The Cyclists' Alliance annual survey. Read more on Cycling News.
November 5, 2020
Study shows running can boost mental acuity
A recent study out of the University of Calgary found that running has cognitive benefits and performing other aerobic exercises on a regular basis for just six months can boost brain function by 5.7%. The study suggests that new runners of all ages should experience at least some improvements after...
November 5, 2020
British Cycling suspends all cycling activities and events
British Cycling has taken the decision to suspend all cycling activities and events in England, as new national restrictions come into force. The suspension will last until Dec. 3. However, there are new restrictions to encourage cycling and being active. Here’s a summary of the rules riders will need to...
November 4, 2020
Breakaway professional cycling union launches for men’s peloton
A new representative body for pro male cyclists has officially launched this week with the intention of securing top road riders a greater say in how the sport is run. The Riders Union is spearheaded by a five-member board including cycling agents Andrew McQuaid, Michael Rutherford and Thibault Hofer, and...
November 2, 2020
What does the future of road racing look like during a pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has already changed road racing, maybe irrecoverably. It's a sport that brings together tens of thousands of everyday athletes in tandem with elite runners -- on a single course, often for the duration of a day. So while just about every major sport has been able to...
November 2, 2020
Tour de France 2021 route revealed
Next year's course for the world's most watched cycling event has been announced. Scheduled to begin on June 26, 2021, riders will tackle Mont Ventoux twice on stage 11 before finishing down in the town of Malaucène. A summit finish in Tignes will also take place on stage nine, two...
October 29, 2020
Wall Street suddenly loves bike companies thanks to cycling boom
In October, Canyon, a high end, direct-to-consumer bike brand, announced that it was in talks with private equity and buyout firms. A sale could bring in $592 million and start a trend. Find out what other companies are making waves here.
October 29, 2020
Hoka Drives Stellar Quarter for Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands posted a monster quarter with sales rising 14% in constant currency, driven by 83% growth in its running brand Hoka One One. The brand, which has been on a tear for quite some time, increased 83% to $143 million. Nearly every brand in the company portfolio grew during the...
