Hey, check this out, folks! Bike the Coast just went down in San Diego, and guess what? They didn’t just pedal for the views; they raised a whopping $5,000 for Bike MS. Now, that’s not your typical weekend ride, is it? So, these 1600 pedal-pushing enthusiasts hit the iconic Highway 101, cruising through beach towns that sound like something out of a SoCal dream—Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Del Mar. And where did this coastal adventure culminate? Oceanside, baby! This year’s event wasn’t just about breaking a sweat; it was for a cause. They teamed up with Bike MS, supporting…
Author: Emily Taylor
Cameron Jeffers had a big plan to break this Hour Record, but here’s the kicker—it wasn’t on some fancy super-speedy bike, but on one of those Boris Bikes, you know, those average Santander rentals. So, where did this record-breaking action go down? Not some Swiss velodrome, no siree! This guy spun his wheels around the Inner Circle of Regent’s Park. And by golly, he broke the previous record of 31.285 km and made it to 32.8 km. But let me tell you, this wasn’t a smooth ride. It was, like, torture! Jeffers described the Boris Bike as this slow, sluggish…
USA Cycling and the EuroCrossAcademy (ECA) are joining forces for the upcoming cyclocross shenanigans for the 2023-2024 season. Sounds fancy, right? Well, they’re gearing up for some two-wheeled chaos in European racing blocks, and they mean business. All this comes from a recent meet-up in Colorado Springs. I mean, that’s where these wheels officially got greased. Endurance Sportswire didn’t miss the memo either. The game plan is simple: USA Cycling and ECA are teaming up to turn junior athletes into cyclocross dynamos. They’ve got this character-driven curriculum thing going on, focusing on the holistic development of these young guns. You…
Rigoberto Urán’s planning to retire after the 2024 Olympics. Yeah, the Colombian press dug up the dirt during his visit to a football club in Medellín. You know, he got asked about retirement, and it was like, “I’m giving it another year, Olympics, then ‘ciao’ – goodbye.” Now, Urán’s no small fry in the Grand Tour biz. He’s been up there, started peeping into the top 10 in the Giro d’Italia way back in 2012. He even did the whole podium thing – you know, back in 2013 and 2014, hanging out behind some pretty big names like Nibali and…
In a move that’s bound to shake up the cycling world, Wattbike has just appointed Ahmed Khodja as its Director of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) operations. With his expertise in e-commerce and digital transformation, Khodja is set to lead Wattbike’s global commercial expansion like a pro. Khodja, with a track record that could put Seanbaby’s gaming exploits to shame, comes to Wattbike with a decade of experience in global e-commerce strategy. Previously, he was a key player at Fanatics, a global manufacturer and online retailer of licensed sportswear. While Wattbike might not be offering licensed jerseys just yet, they are looking to…
A group of five leading WorldTour teams, including Ineos Grenadiers and Jumbo-Visma, are reportedly working on a secret plan to create a new competitive league in pro cycling with the help of venture capitalists. The project aims to generate more revenue for the teams and make them less dependent on sponsorship. According to Reuters, the accounting and consulting firm EY is seeking expressions of interest from potential investors for the project and has set a deadline for indications this week. The venture could involve new and existing races to create a new source of income for the teams, who would…
Destination Sport Experiences just dropped a bombshell – they’re beefing up their A-team with four new members! These sports travel maestros are all about making sure runners, cyclists, and triathletes have the adventure of a lifetime, offering full travel packages that include everything from entry to accommodations. If you thought that was exciting, wait till you hear about their recent acquisitions and office openings across the globe. They’re like the James Bond of sports travel. Now, let’s meet the new recruits in this sports super-squad: Ross Litherland, the Marketing Maestro: With 15 years of sports travel and retail experience under…
Mark Cavendish, the Manx Missile, isn’t ready to park his bike just yet. Despite initially announcing that he’d hang up his wheels after the 2023 season, he’s had a change of heart. Why, you ask? Well, it’s all because of that elusive record – the Tour de France stage win record. You see, Cavendish shares it with the legendary Eddy Merckx at 34 wins each, and he’s not willing to call it quits without taking the top spot. Astana Qazaqstan, the team that’s been his home this year, shared the news with a dramatic caption on social media, saying, ‘It’s…