Author: Henri Giroud

From humble beginnings in a Utah garage in 1993, Lizard Skins has become one of the cycling industry leaders in bicycle grips and handlebar tape, and now offers products for six major sports. This January, the Utah brand looks forward to celebrating its 30th Anniversary. Over the 30 years, Lizard Skins has developed deep roots in the cycling industry, and cycling is still a major focus. In 2012 Lizard Skins branched out from cycling into other mainstream sports like baseball, lacrosse, hockey, and have entered the gaming world with grips for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch controllers. More recently, Lizard Skins has…

For the first time ever, Wahoo is pulling back the curtain and giving athletes the chance to go behind-the-scenes at the coveted UCI World Cycling Center through a series of insightful Wahoo X video workouts. The new Wahoo X “A Week With the UCI World Cycling Center” series is available to watch and ride from today on the Wahoo SYSTM platform. Produced as part of Wahoo Fitness’ long term partnership with the UCI World Cycling Center, Wahoo Fitness were given unrivaled access to the UCI World Cycling Center’s facility, coaches, riders and staff to create a one-of-a-kind and immersive training…

Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, announced today it will continue as a major partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for 2023. The company will remain the sponsor of the white jersey, signifying the Best Young Rider Classification during the eight-stage women’s professional cycling race. The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift marked a milestone in the sport in 2022 as the new women’s edition of the most prestigious cycling event in the world debuted and 24 women’s cycling teams competed in the eight-day competition. “Continuing our sponsorship of the Tour de France…

The Saudi Cycling Federation and Spanish Abarca Sports (owners of Movistar Team) signed an agreement today in the presence of Mr. Abdullah Alwathlan the President of the Saudi Cycling Federation and Mr. Eusebio Unzué the President of Abarca Sports and General Manager of Movistar Team. The agreement aims to develop technical staff, enhance cooperation on training programs, exchange experiences, hold regular workshops and support events, races and activities in the Kingdom for years to come. The cooperation between the parties aims to jointly develop cycling projects in the Kingdom at all levels. The team started its activity in the pro…

Renowned Colombian sprinter (28), winner of stages in the Tour de France + Giro d’Italia, is set to join Movistar next year. A top-level sprinter crowns the men’s Movistar Team’s ‘Signing Day’ for 2023. After previous announcements on Wednesday that Iván Romeo and Ruben Guerreiro will join the squad next year, the team completed its market rally with the signing of Fernando Gaviria (La Ceja, Antioquia, COL; 1994). Coming from UAE Team Emirates, he’s inked a one-season contract, ending on 31st December next year. At almost 50 pro victories, Colombia’s Gaviria looks forward to showing his enormous quality with the…

Mario Cipollini has been sentenced to three years in prison following a long-running domestic abuse case. Cipollini was found guilty of abusing his ex-wife and her new partner on Monday. The former World Champion will also pay out €85,000 in damages and compensation. As well as serving time in prison, Cipollini was ordered to pay €80,000 in damages to Landucci and a further €5,000 in compensation to Giusti. Cipollini was accused of threatening his ex-wife with a gun for wearing a short skirt, inflicting injuries with “punches, slaps, and kicks,” and making death threats. So, not a nice guy. We…

Cynisca Cycling, a new pro women’s cycling team committed to advancing women in the sport both on and off the bike, announces its inaugural roster of cyclists for the 2023 season. Comprising 75% North American women, Cynisca Cycling‘s roster boasts some of the most promising young talent emerging on the international race scene. “We’re excited about the Cynisca project and to announce the first riders,” said Chris Gutowsky, the team’s general manager and co-founder. “Cynisca will provide the platform for these talented cyclists to train and compete at the highest level and help aspiring athletes realize their dreams. These women…

Oh yeah, spoiler warning for the big bold words above. Remco Evenepoel blazed into the history books Sunday, when he soloed to victory in Wollongong and brought home a world title that his home country had been waiting for since 2012. Just two weeks after becoming the first Belgian in 44 years to triumph in a Grand Tour, Remco scored his 15th win of the season – again, in spectacular fashion – and made sure the prestigious rainbow jersey remained in the Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team. It was the crowning achievement of what has already been a stellar season for…