Latest Pro Cycling News
March 14, 2021
Dorel Sports revenue hits $1.04 billion in 2020, up 15%
While revenue was up, Dorel says supply constraints, increased shipping costs and CSG's switch to calendar-year models impacted Q4 profits. Dorel Sports bike brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and others. Bicycle Retailer
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 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 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
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 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 1, 2021
Lance Armstrong could have won without the drugs, says Phil Liggett
According to the legendary cycling commentator, dubbed the ‘voice of cycling’ after decades of Tour de France TV commentary, he admired the Texan for his achievements off the bike but that he “can’t condone drug cheats.” Cycling Weekly