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September 16, 2021
Spanish pro launches social media tirade after race disqualification for illegal riding position
Jon Aberasturi took to Twitter to share his frustration at being disqualified from the Tour de Luxembourg, after he was seen using the ‘super tuck’ position during stage two. The riding position, aimed at improving aerodynamics, is one of those that was banned by the UCI on April 1 this...
September 10, 2021
Gravel race organizers intent on keeping rules minimal
Are more rules needed to ensure fair play? Do men and women need separate starts, and should teamwork be forbidden? The experience of the masses outweighs the need to enact new rules to govern a few elite racers, organizers say. VeloNews
September 8, 2021
Goldmeiers plead guilty to PPE hoarding and price gouging
Bike industry veterans and former owners of Ross Bicycles, Steven and Allen Goldmeier, agreed to pay $1 million in restitution to the State of Oklahoma for hoarding surgical masks and selling them at "exorbitant" prices to the state. BRAIN
September 3, 2021
Best Buy adds e-Bikes & Geek Squad assembly; Bird takes off with new BirdBike
Mega-retailer Best Buy is throwing its weight into e-mobility by offering electric transportation products including scooters, mopeds, and, yes, e-bikes. It also aims to compete with local bike shops with its Geek Squad, which will assemble and tune bicycles purchased at the store, including brake, seat, and handlebar adjustments for...
September 1, 2021
iFIT Files for IPO, Could Raise Estimated $800M
Formerly known as Icon Health Fitness, iFIT offers interactive workouts, training programs, and instruction from world-class trainers. The company owns various fitness brands including FreeMotion and NordicTrack, and has more than 6.1 million members in over 120 counties — including 1.5 million paying subscribers. The company generated $1.7 billion in revenue in fiscal...
September 1, 2021
Bosch unveils new ‘smart system’ for e-bikes, including mobile app and remote
Bosch has unveiled an array of product updates for the coming seasons, including a new mobile app and a wireless remote control that increase the "digitalization" of bikes using the company's drivetrain system. BRAIN Bosch's new "smart system" includes the eBike Flow app for smartphones. Bosch sees the app as the...
August 31, 2021
At least six female Afghan cyclists reach Italy, professional cyclists group announces
The Italian Professional Cyclists Association has announced that six female Afgan cyclists, along with a male athlete and some family members, arrived in Rome on Italian Air Force plane on Aug. 27. American activist Shannon Galpin has been working to help female Afghan cyclists get out of the country. She told...
August 30, 2021
Peloton’s full-year revenues exceed $4 billion, but growth slows and losses mount
Peloton Interactive's fourth-quarter revenue grew 54% over last year's final quarter, to $937 million, as the company's fiscal year revenues topped $4 billion for the first time. However, although the quarterly sales total was ahead of estimates, the company lost $313 million in the quarter and the growth rate declined from...
August 27, 2021
Tour of the Gila cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases across New Mexico
Organizers of the Tour of the Gila announced the cancellation of their stage race that was scheduled to be held from September 29 to October 3 in New Mexico. The race will return next year from April 27 to May 1, 2022. Tour of the Gila would have been only the...
August 26, 2021
Chris Froome invests in Factor Bikes
Chris Froome has joined a consortium injecting capital into Factor Bikes and its parts and accessories subsidiary Black Inc, with plans for the four-time Tour de France winner to use his racing and product experience to help with product development and marketing. Cycling News