Latest Pro Cycling News
February 25, 2021
The dos and don’ts of Strava
If you’re new to Strava, there are a few dos and don’ts you should know about. In fact, even if you’ve used Strava for years, it’s worth reviewing these dos and don’ts (specifically the don’ts, just to make sure you’re not doing anything that might annoy your followers). Canadian Running Magazine
February 24, 2021
Polisport Group acquires Catlike helmet brand
The Polisport Group has announced that it has acquired the Spanish helmet brand Catlike in a bid to reinforce its portfolio in the high-end cycling market. Cycling Industry News
February 24, 2021
An Olympic gold medalist has created specialist glasses that give cyclists eyes at the back of their heads
Callum Skinner, 28, who won gold and silver at the 2016 Olympics, developed the technology with physicist Alex Macdonald after raising more than £100,000 through a Kickstarter campaign. Sky News
February 23, 2021
Pocket Outdoor Media raises $150 million from Sequoia Heritage
Pocket Outdoor Media, home to 22 active lifestyle publications and several technology groups, raised $150 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Heritage to fuel its recent acquisitions. Axios
February 23, 2021
Mad Dogg Athletics Calls Peloton’s Trademark Cancellation Action Meritless
Mad Dogg Athletics Inc. responds to the trademark cancellation petition filed last week by Peloton Interactive over Mad Dogg’s trademark for the words “Spin” and “Spinning.” SGB Media
February 23, 2021
Zwift bans another pro, this time with history of data tampering.
Read how they found out and how far back they went on DC Rainmaker
February 23, 2021
Interest In Peloton’s Fitness Apparel Is Rising
Interest In Peloton's fitness apparel is rising. Last quarter, the company sold 600,000 units of branded apparel. Front Office News
February 17, 2021
Do you even Zwift? The indoor cycling platform is having a moment.
The COVID pandemic gave the company a massive tailwind as consumers sought home-based fitness alternatives. This let to a monster $450 million funding round in September 2020, in which both Amazon and Specialized Bicycles participated. Forbes
February 9, 2021
Wind tunnel experts on UCI position bans: Racing will be slower and less exciting
How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data. VeloNews
February 8, 2021
UCI bans forearms-on-bars aero position, adds penalties for littering
The UCI is likely to anger riders in the professional peloton for banning the forearms-on-bars aerodynamic position commonly used in breakaways. Riders can also be fined, docked ranking points and penalised time if they throw objects such as bidons and waste outside of new litter zones. Cycling News