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Colorado Classic plans a return to racing in 2022, cancels 2021 event
Denver, Colo. (January 14, 2021)— The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation, America’s premier women’s only racing event, today announced its plans to return to racing in 2022 and not hold an event in 2021. Following…
Cycle Force Group Now Shipping Expanded Joey Kid’s Bike Line-up
Ames, Iowa: Joey Bikes, a dedicated children’s bike brand of Cycle Force Group, has released an expanded line up of kids’ bikes for 2021, which are in stock and ready to ship. The new models…
Elevation Cycles to Sponsor Team Evergreen for 2021 Season
EVERGREEN, COLO, Dec. 29th 2020 — Team Evergreen, the largest, longest-running cycling club in Colorado, is proud to announce Elevation Cycles as a new sponsor in 2021. In addition to being a welcoming bike team…
Triple Bypass Ride and Mt. Evans Hill Climb Join the Gran Fondo National Series as Partner Events in 2021
EVERGREEN, COLO, Dec. 22nd 2020 — Two legendary Colorado-based cycling events (The Triple Bypass Ride and the Bob Cook Memorial / Mt. Evans Hill Climb) will have “partner status” with the Colnago Gran Fondo National…
Topeak Partners with Toolbox Wars for Instagram Holiday Giveaway
TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN (December 22, 2020) —The tool battle is on! Hoping to share some bike-mechanic-joy this holiday week, Topeak is partnering with Instagram’s ToolWars to give away a Topeak D-Torq Wrench to one lucky…
SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing’s Nino Schurter Partners with Topeak for Instagram Holiday Giveaway
TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN (December 3rd, 2020) — Topeak, leaders of innovative cycling accessories and SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing Team, the most successful Cross-Country team on the World Cup circuit, are teaming up to spread a bit…
Colorado Classic Jersey Challenge Culminates in Leading the Charge Yellow Jersey Contest
Denver, Colo. (December 2, 2020)— For the past three months, people have logged commuter miles, climbed like mountain goats, played a guessing game of speed, and shown that the cycling stars of tomorrow are nothing…
Triple Bypass Announces 2021 Plan, Returns to Vail
EVERGREEN, COLO, November 19th 2020 — The Triple Bypass Ride (a Colorado-based cycling event, presented by Team Evergreen) is pleased to announce an exciting development to its legendary course. It will celebrate its 32nd anniversary…
Enduro MTB Training Launches eMTB Training Plan
November 5, 2020: In order to best prepare athletes joining the ranks of eMTB riders, Coach Dee Tidwell, founder of Enduro MTB Training, is launching eMTB Ultimate, the first comprehensive eMTB specific strength and fitness…
After Celebrating Young Riders and Climbers in October, the Colorado Classic Jersey Challenge Continues with a Test of Speed
Denver, Colo. (November 5, 2020) — The onset of fall didn’t keep hundreds of riders from competing in the Colorado Classic Jersey Challenges in October, and four lucky fans rode off with a 2019 Colorado…
Elite Cycling Welcomes Applicants for Worldwide Ambassador Program
FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite Cycling is now taking applications for its official 2020/2021 Worldwide Ambassador Program. This initiative is aimed at all cycling enthusiasts and professionals who would be interested in promoting the Elite brand…
Introducing the Colorado Classic Virtual QOM Jersey Challenge
Denver, Colo. (October 2, 2020)— The Colorado Classic #InspiredWeRide Jersey Campaign is off to a roaring start with thousands of people already joining the competition to win signed race jerseys from the 2019 event and…
Velo Releases Limited Edition Saddle Colorways
September 29, 2020: Based on early successes of the Senso Ray saddle, Velo is launching three limited edition colorways this fall of their newest saddle. The Senso Ray was launched earlier this year and will…
Colorado Classic launches #InspiredWeRide jersey campaign to keep fans and communities riding throughout Fall and Winter
Denver, CO (September 10, 2020) —Without any actual race jerseys to award this past August due to the cancellation of its 2020 event, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation has launched a new campaign opening…
Desert Gravel Announces Panaracer as Official Tire Sponsor for 2020 and 2021
FRUITA, COLO. (August 28, 2020) — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Panaracer as the official tire sponsor for the 2020/2021 Desert Gravel Races. The inaugural Co2uT gravel event (slated for October 10, 2020) starts…
Adventurer Daniel Hughes Releases Epic Cols: A Photographic Collection Of The World’s Greatest Climbs
England, UK (August 25, 2020) — Adventurer Daniel Hughes today releases “Epic Cols”, film and photographic collection of the world’s greatest climbs. Each climb ridden first hand by Hughes, the project sets out to contest…
Co2uT Announces RockyMounts as a Sponsor
FRUITA, CO August 20th, 2020 — Desert Gravel is proud to announce RockyMounts as a new sponsor to their 2020/2021 lineup for the Co2uT Race. The inaugural event (scheduled for October 10th, 2020) starts and…
Elite Partners with Zwift to Launch the Sterzo Smart
FONTANIVA, ITALY — In partnership with Zwift, Elite is proud to release the STERZO SMART. The STERZO SMART is Elite’s revolutionary electronic steering plate to be used with indoor bike trainers. This innovative accessory measures…
Panaracer launches new B2C website and welcomes everyone with 20% — for a limited time only
HAYWARD, CA (August 6, 2020) — Panaracer is pleased to announce the launch of its new, more comprehensive website for the North American market. First launched in 2017, the Panaracer USA website has been a…
Colorado Classic publishes its COVID Mitigation Plan hoping to support other event organizers and riders
Denver, CO (August 3, 2020) —Despite cancelling its own event due to increased concerns around a spike in new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Colorado Classic today published its COVID Mitigation Plan in the hope it…
Elite Launches the Direto XR
FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite is proud to release the latest addition to their indoor trainers: the DIRETO XR. A natural evolution of the best-selling Direto and Direto X, the DIRETO XR promises to be the…
Barry Bonds, Gates Corporation, FirstBank, VF Corporation, Zwift join Colorado Classic’s effort to financially support women cyclists, even when racing is cancelled
Denver, CO (July 23, 2020)— Legendary baseball star Barry Bonds, Gates Corporation, FirstBank, VF Corporation, and Zwift are the latest to clip in or step up to support the Colorado Classic in their effort to support…
Hutchinson Tires Launches New US Website
MONTARGIS, FRANCE, June 15th, 2020 — Hutchinson Tires (manufacturing bicycle tires since 1890) is pleased to announce they’ve launched a new website specifically tailored to the US market. The new site reflects an ongoing global…
Elite Official Partner of 15 Virtual Tour de France Teams for Virtual Tour de France on Zwift
FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite announces their official partnership with 15 Virtual Tour de France Teams for the Virtual Tour de France on Zwift. The month of July usually means one thing for the cycling world: Tour…
Co2uT Announces Knight Composites as Official Wheel Sponsor
FRUITA, CO June 30th, 2020 — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Knight Composites as its official wheel sponsor of Co2uT gravel race for 2020 and 2021. The inaugural event (scheduled for October 10th, 2020)…
Velo Launches New Saddles, Expands North American Distribution
June 18, 2020: Velo, the global leader in bicycle saddle manufacturing, announced three new saddles this week in conjunction with expanded distribution in the North American market. The new distribution agreement with Ken Yamakoshi will…
Elite Releases the 2020 FLY Team Bottles for WorldTour Teams
FONTANIVA, ITALY, June 18, 2020 — Elite Cycling proudly releases the new FLY Team bottles to be used by its WorldTour partners in 2020. Long-time makers of the world’s lightest cycling water bottles (and their…
With addition of new European dealers, Cirrus Cycles’ Kinekt products now sold in 18 countries
Bellingham, Wash. June 16, 2020 – Cirrus Cycles, the maker of the Kinekt suspension post and Kinekt stem, is pleased to announce the addition of several international distributors, making their products available to customers world-wide.…
Colorado Classic plans for ‘Made for TV’ model for August race
Denver, CO (June 10, 2020)— In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today released an initial statement sharing their intention to continue their August race with a revised format,…
Co2uT Announces Salsa Cycles as Title Sponsor
FRUITA, CO — Desert Gravel is proud to announce Salsa Cycles as the title sponsor of Co2uT gravel race for 2020 and 2021. The inaugural event (scheduled for October 10th, 2020) travels around and across…
Co2uT Gravel (p/b Team Evergreen) Opens Pre-Registration to Women-Only May 10th
EVERGREEN, COLO. May 8, 2020 — Desert Gravel and Team Evergreen will be opening pre-registration to women on May 10th, for their inaugural Co2uT gravel race, (scheduled in October). This unique event showcases all the…
Hutchinson Tires Releases New Gravel Tire: The Touareg
MONTARGIS, FRANCE, May 5th, 2020 — Hutchinson Tires (manufacturing bicycle tires since 1890) is proud to release The Touareg – the latest addition to their gravel/cyclocross range. Whether you’re racing or planning an epic adventure,…
Team Evergreen to present the Co2uT in 2020
EVERGREEN, COLO. May 1, 2020 — Team Evergreen Cycling and Desert Gravel are teaming up to present the inaugural Co2uT gravel race, scheduled for October 10th, 2020. This unique “Desert Gravel” event starts and ends…
Elite Cycling Joins Forces with Bkool to Present the Elite Cup
FONTANIVA, ITALY, May 1st, 2020 — With all regular races and outdoor training activities postponed due to COVID-19 lockdown, Elite has joined forces with Bkool to make the most of your indoor training with a…
Cirrus Cycles, Inc. hires Nathan O’Neil and OnEdge Sport Sales to increase presence into the South Eastern states of the US
Bellingham, Wash. April 23, 2020 – Cirrus Cycles, the maker of the Kinekt suspension post and Kinekt stem, is pleased to announce a partnership with Nathan O’Neill and OnEdge Sport Sales, LLC, to increase their…
Elite Cycling Releases The JET Water Bottle
FONTANIVA, ITALY, April 22, 2020 — Elite Cycling (long-time makers of the World’s lightest cycling water bottles) proudly releases the JET — a new water bottle made of biodegradable plastic material, that maintains the impeccable…
Hutchinson Tires Unleashes the KRAKEN
MONTARGIS, FRANCE — Hutchinson Tires (manufacturing bicycle tires since 1890) has unleashed THE KRAKEN – it’s latest addition to the XC / Trail range. The Kraken Racing Lab is the remarkable result of close collaboration…
VIDEO: Professional bike racers commit to riding solo during the COVID pandemic
Denver, CO (April 16, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation released a video today highlighting the realities of what life is currently like for professional bike racers. Athletes from the US, Colombia,…
The Colorado Classic announces Business in Sport Webinar Series
Denver, CO (April 10, 2020) — In response to the stalled racing season, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the launch of the Business in Sport Webinar Series, a free series of…
The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation announces 2020 host communities
Denver, CO (March 9, 2020) — The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the four cities that will host the prestigious race this summer. At a press event at the Colorado State Capitol,…
Elite Cycling Sponsors 10 WorldTour Teams in 2020
FONTANIVA, ITALY — Elite Cycling is pleased to announce that they will be the technical partner of 10 WorldTour teams for the 2020 race season. The UCI WorldTour Teams racing with Elite products are such…
GORE® Wear Introduces itself to the American Cross-Country Industry at The Birkie
Hayward, Wis. (February 21, 2020) –America’s biggest cross-country ski event, The American Birkebeiner, is underway in Hayward, WI, and GORE® Wear is proud to be present at this iconic event as a sponsor. With a…
More Than A Race: Colorado Classic aims to change cycling with innovative TV streaming model
Denver, CO (February 14, 2020): The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced the continuation of its innovative TV streaming model and the launch of a new 2020 video series to celebrate and empower female…
Velo Launches Year of the Rat Saddle
Velo Saddles launches their limited edition Year of the Rat saddle this week at CABDA Midwest building on their annual tradition of offering a special saddle to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Rats aren’t always…
Triple Bypass Ride and Mt. Evans Hill Climb Join the Gran Fondo National Series as Partner Events in 2020
EVERGREEN, COLO, February, 4th 2020 — Two legendary Colorado-based cycling events (The Triple Bypass Ride and the Bob Cook Memorial / Mt. Evans Hill Climb) will have “partner status” with the Gran Fondo National Series…
Goodbye Rough, Hello Smooth
Introducing the Kinekt suspension stem Bellingham, Wash. January 29, 2020 – Cirrus Cycles today announced the launch of its newest product: The Kinekt Suspension Stem, a revolutionary stem designed to reduce arm, wrist, and shoulder…
Team Evergreen to present the Beti Bike Bash in 2020
EVERGREEN, CO, January 29, 2020 — Team Evergreen Cycling and Beti Bus Productions are teaming up for the 11th annual Beti Bike Bash on May 31, 2020 in Lakewood, Colorado. The largest women’s mountain bike…
GORE® Wear takes home ultimate ISPO honor
The GORE®R5 GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ Insulated Jacket wins “Product of the Year” MUNICH, GERMANY, (Jan 26th, 2020) – This year’s ISPO Award celebrations saw GORE® Wear claiming the “Product of the Year” title for its GORE®…
Colorado Classic Extends Invitation to Top-ranked Domestic Elite Team
DENVER, JANUARY 15, 2020 – In an effort to continue supporting the development of women’s cycling in the US, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today announced that it will reserve one team invitation to…