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July 23, 2022
As Europe’s heat wave melts roads, Tour de France races into an uncertain future
The Tour de France has always been a test of human endurance. The cyclists cover epic distances over the course of three weeks, speeding past fields of sunflowers, bouncing along cobblestone roads and climbing dizzyingly steep mountains with frightening corkscrew descents. Washington Post
July 22, 2022
‘Lack of Support’ Shutters 2022 North American Handmade Bicycle Show; ‘MADE’ Show to Debut in 2023
Organizers canceled this year’s North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) on July 20 after nearly a year of anticipation for its post-pandemic return. Primary organizer Don Walker announced that an unexpectedly low number of commitments from exhibitors had led to the decision. Gear Junkie
July 21, 2022
Chris Froome out of Tour de France with COVID-19
The four-time Tour de France champion pulled out of cycling’s biggest race after testing positive for COVID-19. In a video message, he said he will take a few days off and refocus on competing at the Spanish Vuelta next month. yahoo!
July 20, 2022
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Inaugural Tour de France Femmes
On Sunday, for the first time in a very long time, there will be two pelotons in Paris racing the Tour de France. The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins on July 24 and runs for eight days across northeast France. The race features 144 women from 24 teams, and...
July 20, 2022
Kaitlin Armstrong pleads not guilty to murder of cycling star Anna ‘Mo’ Wilson
A yoga teacher accused of killing love rival and professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson before going on the run for 43 days has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Attorneys for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong told a hearing in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday that she wanted to exercise her right to...
July 19, 2022
Fox sues SRAM over bleed valves on 2023 Rockshox suspension forks
In a complaint filed in the Central District of California courts on July 13, 2022, Fox Factory, Inc., is seeking damages from SRAM, LLC, for patent infringement relating to SRAM’s use of bleed ports on their latest Rockshox suspension forks. Bike Rumor
July 18, 2022
Tour de France: UCI says it carried out over 700 tests for mechanical doping
The UCI has said that it has not detected any signs of mechanical doping at this year’s Tour de France, issuing a breakdown of the testing it has done across the 15 stages completed so far. The governing body released the statistics Monday on the third rest day of the...
July 12, 2022
Tour de France officials drag protesters off the road during chaotic stage 10
Senior officials from the Tour de France organisation were seen dragging climate crisis protesters into a ditch during the 10th stage of the race from Morzine to Megève . Despite being chained together around the neck, a small group of young protesters were dragged off the race route by tour...
July 12, 2022
Peloton to stop making bike, tread products in-house, cut about 570 jobs
Exercise equipment maker Peloton Interactive (PTON.O) said on Tuesday it will cease all in-house production of its bikes and treadmills and move manufacturing to partners in an effort to simplify its operations and reduce costs. Reuters
July 8, 2022
Stan’s NoTubes secures investment from Zabel
The Zabel Companies, an investment firm specialising in private companies, has invested in Stan’s NoTubes, the tubeless sealant, rim, and wheel technology specialist. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Endurance.biz