Author: Henri Giroud

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Varia RVR315, a rearview radar, and the Varia RTL515, a rearview radar with tail light, to alert cyclists of approaching vehicles no matter where, or when, they ride. Both devices will work with the new Varia app, allowing cyclists to use their phone as a primary or backup display while riding. “Our previous generation rearview radar with tail light quickly became a staple for cyclists around the world, providing peace of mind during any ride, day or night,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “With the new…

Team Israel Start-Up Nation has started what is seen as the first organized training camp in pro cycling since the coronavirus pandemic has derailed the season and has brought it to a halt. The three days intensive training camp in the northern roads of Israel has seen more than 12 riders of the WorldTour team and its “Israel Cycling Academy” Continental team riding together for the first time, conducting sprints and climbing drills – all scenes that have not been seen since the coronavirus crisis started more than two months ago. Organizing the training camp was possible after the health…

Diego Ulissi has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the Emirati squad until the end of 2022. The 30-year old Italian got off the mark quickly in 2020 with second place at the Tour Down Under and a top-10 at the UAE Tour, while also helping teammate Tadej Pogačar to a stage win. His versatility and consistency has been a great asset to the team in the past few seasons and is of great value to the team looking forward. Mauro Gianetti (Team Principal) : “Diego is a very important element for our team.…

During a normal season, Rally Cycling’s team doctors wear a lot of different hats. One moment they’re treating road rash, the next they’re advising via telephone on finding the right allergy medicines in Australia, or flying across the world to be with the team at races in Europe, South America or the Middle East. Now, with racing suspended for the foreseeable future, they are back at their ‘day jobs’, contending with something they’ve never seen before. Rally Cycling team doctors Kelby Bethards, Kristie Nicholls, and Mark Greve have seen their lives changed immeasurably by the pandemic. Their experiences provide a deep insight into the…

Santini has joined forces with Vincenzo Nibali to create the all-new Nibali collection, an exclusive collaboration between one of the world’s leading cycling apparel manufacturers and one of the top professional cyclists of our generation. Developed using the latest technology and highest quality materials, the Nibali collection is not only stylish but guarantees cutting-edge aerodynamics and breathability – a hymn of class and performance, engineered to withstand heavy use. “Vincenzo Nibali is one of the greatest cyclists of all time, and we wanted to celebrate him with something special, something that would honor his mastery on the bike and his…

Florida-based distributor JBI, a prominent national bicycle distribution company, has announced the acquisition of Pure Cycles, a leader in omnichannel bike sales. The deal will better serve the customers of Pure Cycles by adding resources for distribution and operations, and for JBI to add a modern, aspirational cycling brand to its product offering. Pure Cycles is a pioneering brand and led the cycling industry in direct-to-consumer sales when it launched in 2011. The brand specializes in stylish, affordable bikes for every rider. Originating as Pure Fix Cycles, Pure Cycles has steadily grown into one of the largest omnichannel bike brands.…

Specialized has laid off 7% of its workforce as the company reassess its economic position in the wake of COVID-19’s impact on the world cycling market. Mike Sinyard, the company’s founder, said Thursday that 46 people were let go with the majority coming from its European operations. France, Spain and Italy have shut down almost all outdoor activity including cycling, while Germany, just this week, began slowly reopening some businesses, Sinyard said in an interview. Specialized receives a significant amount of its revenue from European sales. The layoffs were primarily in customer service, purchasing, logistics, marketing and several in product…

Chimera Investments LLC, an Abu Dhabi investment fund, announced today that it had acquired a majority of the shares in Colnago, the prestigious Italian racing bicycle manufacturer. Founded in 1954 by Mr. Ernesto Colnago, the company is famous for the high quality of its products, its innovations in design technologies, and its many victories, including World Championships, Olympic Games, Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Paris-Roubaix, etc. Ernesto Colnago declared: «Chimera Investments will give Colnago the ability to grow and increase its presence in all markets, whilst maintaining and improving the quality of Colnago products. We have a unique opportunity with…