Author: Henri Giroud

Blues to wear a jersey created by their fans for their return to competition; contest runs through April 26th, jersey also signed by team members and sent to the Spanish Red Cross, Italy’s Protezione Civile for relief fund against COVID-19 Movistar Team, Alé and Telefónica are setting up on Monday a charity initiative in which they look to involve all cycling fans against the coronavirus pandemic. The Blues’ fan base is invited to design the jersey the Telefónica-backed outfit will wear during their return to racing, with some of the jerseys to be signed by all members and delivered to the Spanish Red…

The global COVID-19 pandemic is causing a huge number of victims and serious economic damage around the world. The coronavirus knows no limits and is hugely affecting the whole of society. During this challenge, the Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA) is working to defend the interests of its members around the world. «We’re aware of the difficulties that sponsors and the teams can face during this emergency; we’re ready to listen and to make compromises for the good of the whole sport, but at the same time we will be vigilant to avoid any speculation and to limit the difficulties the riders and…

QBP has laid off 12% of its workforce, about 80 employees, the company confirmed Friday. Like most other North American distributors, QBP is still shipping orders at full capacity during the pandemic and offering new programs for dealers. Some other distributors are making workforce reductions as well. “This was a painful decision,” said Rich Tauer, QBP’s president, in an email to dealers Friday morning. “These were valued co-workers, and they are our friends and partners. We made this decision to ensure that QBP remains stable now and through what might come over the coming year,” “Our North American distribution centers…

Julie Harrington, British Cycling CEO, said: “The COVID-19 virus means every section of society is facing an unprecedented challenge, and sport is no different. “For British Cycling, it meant suspending all our sanctioned activity, including the events registered with us. That was the right decision and one taken to protect the health and well-being of everyone involved in what we do. “British Cycling is a not-for-profit organisation with any revenue we generate invested into the sport. Because a significant part of that revenue comes from events – including a proportion of entry fees and other associated payments which go toward…

Exciting new association of women’s cycling teams launched UNIO launched with great excitement after over a year of hard work behind the scenes. UNIO is a new association which aims to safeguard and promote the interests of Professional Women Cycling Teams worldwide. Founding members include BOELS DOLMANS CYCLING TEAM, BIGLA – KATUSHA, CANYON//SRAM RACING and PARKHOTEL VALKENBURG. One of UNIO’s main missions is to represent the interests of all Professional Women Cycling Teams registered with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and to work together with all stakeholders for a better and united future for women’s cycling. The slogan Better Together…

Dirty Kanza, the world’s premier gravel grinder, has moved from May to September. Boy, those September dates are even starting to look optimistic at this point, huh. Here’s what they say: The entire Dirty Kanza team has been working around the clock in order to make the best and most prudent decision for all of our athletes, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and the members of the Emporia community. It is with everyone’s health and safety in mind that we are postponing the Garmin Dirty Kanza and Garmin Dirty Kanza XL presented by Salsa Cycles and moving the 2020 event to September…

One year ago, Alberto Bettiol and the EF Education First squad won the big one. Ronde van Vlaanderen, Tour of Flanders, De Ronde. The race goes by many names, but in the Flanders region of Belgium, it has marked the beginning of cycling’s “holy week” every year since 1945. Holy week is the week between the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, the two biggest one day races in the cycling calendar. Officially, it’s called cycling’s holy week because the two consecutive Sundays often fall on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Unofficially, it’s called cycling’s holy week because these are perhaps…

Wout van Aert and Mike Teunissen are two of the thirteen riders who will take part in the virtual Tour of Flanders. De Ronde 2020: Lockdown Edition will take place this Sunday with riders from eight teams. The cyclists will use their Tacx or other bike trainer at home. The race is 32 kilometres long and the route crosses the Kruisberg, Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg. “I’ve been working on it since a week. It’s nice to have a goal in this period”, Van Aert said. He’s already made the necessary preparations. “I’ve already turned off the heater in the room…