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March 7, 2024
‘It’s a joke’ – Anti-doping testers swoop Spanish amateur race, 130 riders abandon
An astonishing story has exposed the potential extent of doping on the amateur circuit in Spain, with 130 riders abandoning a race in Valencia at the weekend. The suspected reason: the presence of anti-doping authorities at the finish line. Spanish cycling website Ciclo21 carries anonymous quotes from riders who, without...
March 7, 2024
Trek will cut spending by 10%
According to the memo, which Bike Retailer obtained, Burke outlined a strategy where Trek will reduce both its overall inventory volume – by some 20% measured by days in stock – and the number of SKUs (stock keeping units) in its lineup by an even larger 40% by the 2026...
March 7, 2024
Has Pro Cycling Maxed-out on Caffeine?
Riders have been slamming espresso since way before flat whites were a “thing” in the chase for caffeine’s benefits on perceived effort, muscle pain, and mental acuity. “Caffeine has consistently been shown to improve endurance by 2-4 percent across dozens of studies using doses of 3-6 mg/kg body mass,” read a...
March 7, 2024
Can Running Brands Like Hoka and On Help Foot Locker Get Back on Track as It Recalibrates Nike Relationship?
Foot Locker’s financial results were weaker than expected in 2023, which prompted the company to delay its long-term sales targets by two years. The company has also begun to close about 125 underperforming locations of its Champs banner. The retailer on Wednesday said its percentage of non-Nike brand sales in...
March 7, 2024
Giro hits back at UCI in helmet row, as expert says manufacturers could look at ‘legal options’
Giro, the helmet manufacturer, has insisted it "plays by the rules" after the UCI announced a review into time trial helmets, a move seemingly triggered by the launch of the new Giro Aerohead II. In a post on Instagram on Wednesday evening, Giro revealed that the UCI had authorised the...
March 5, 2024
Running performance helped by mathematical research
A new mathematical model has shown, with great precision, the impact that physiological and psychological parameters have on running performance and provides tips for optimised training. The model grew out of research conducted by a French-British team including two CNRS researchers , the results of which will appear on March 5th...
March 5, 2024
NYC cyclist deaths hit record high in 2023
According to a new report, the number of cyclists killed in New York City has risen to a 23-year high, and a majority of those who were killed were riding e-bikes. According to the data from the Department of Transportation, 30 bike riders died in the city, with nearly 400...
March 4, 2024
Grinduro offers free entries to laid off industry workers
Gravel event series Grinduro is offering free event entries to members of the bike industry who have been recently laid off. The company said any industry members who were recently let go can email industry@grinduro.com with their name, contact details and the Grinduro event they want to go to. "We ask...
March 1, 2024
Supersapiens abruptly stops glucose sensor shipments and membership services
Supersapiens, the company that specializes in glucose monitoring for athletes, let its customer base know via email about the termination of all memberships and the suspension of glucose sensor shipments. This decision is attributed to a broader “strategic restructuring,” as outlined in a message on the company’s website. Cycling Magazine
February 29, 2024
Now there’s a Jumbo-Visma show: Is cycling TV the next big thing?
The story of Jumbo-Visma–now Visma – Lease a Bike is an interesting one. One of the current powerhouses in professional cycling, it traces its origins through various sponsor-driven iterations. Initially known as Kwantum, the team underwent a series of transformations with sponsorships from Superconfex, Buckler, WordPerfect, Novell, and Rabobank. However,...