Ah, Wahoo Fitness – the folks who brought us the Elemnt GPS bike computers and the Kickr indoor trainers. They’ve been making waves in the world of cycling tech for a while now. But you know what they say, folks, even the best riders hit a bump in the road. So, here’s the scoop – Wahoo acquired the RGT virtual riding app last year, and it seemed like they were ready to conquer the virtual cycling universe. But guess what? They’re pulling the plug on RGT, and it’s closing shop at the end of this month. Bummer, right? But hold…
Author: Emily Taylor
Parlee Cycles, the iconic name in the carbon fiber bike world, has found itself a new sugar daddy – or should I say, sugar cyclist. So, here’s the deal – Parlee Cycles, a brand known for making bikes that are smoother than a freshly paved road, announced that it’s been gobbled up by an avid cyclist with deep pockets. This cyclist-turned-investor didn’t just buy a slice of the Parlee pie; they bought the whole bakery. And with that, Parlee Cycles’ Chapter 11 restructuring saga has finally hit the brakes, and they’re back on the road to glory. But wait, there’s…
Ah, Belgium – land of waffles, chocolate, and, apparently, masterful cycling wins. Team DSM-Firmenich decided they’d have a taste of that sweet victory pie, and boy, did they savor it! So, picture this: a blustery day in Belgium, where the wind is blowing like it’s auditioning for a blockbuster disaster movie. Team DSM-Firmenich rolls out of Chimay, ready to take on Binche – Chimay – Binche. But they weren’t just battling the weather; they were also fighting off their competition with the grace and finesse of a seasoned chef chopping onions. From the get-go, they had a game plan –…
Alright, folks, it’s time to talk about Team DSM-Firmenich. They’re extending contracts like it’s a never-ending sprint to the finish line, and they’ve got some promising riders in their corner. First up, we’ve got Pfeiffer Georgi, who turned pro in 2019 and has been on a steady climb ever since. In 2021, she had her ‘breakout’ year, and no, she didn’t break out of prison; she broke out on the road, taking two impressive wins, including one at the British national championships. This 22-year-old dynamo is like the Benjamin Button of cycling, riding with wisdom beyond her years. She’s become…
What could be better than two superteams? One superteam. One… err… really big super team. The latest crazy news from the pro peloton is juicier than a water bottle on a hot summer ride. So, here’s the scoop – Jumbo-Visma and Soudal Quick-Step, two big names in the cycling biz, are in deep discussions about joining forces. Yep, they’re flirting with the idea of becoming a cycling Voltron, a new ‘super team,’ if you will. And if all goes according to plan, we might be calling them Soudal-Visma or Visma-Soudal by 2024. Creative, I know. Now, imagine this: Richard Plugge…
Gather around because we’ve got a Shimano recall story hotter than a steel seat post on a scorching summer day. You know, it’s not every day that you hear about 760,000 bike cranks causing more drama than a soap opera. So, Shimano, the big name in the cycling game, is in a bit of a pickle, and it’s got me scratching my head like I just hit a pothole. It turns out these cranks, the 11-speed Hollowtech road cranksets, specifically the Dura-Ace and Ultegra models that were partying before July 2019, are causing quite the ruckus. They’ve been separating and…
Report Well, folks, on the penultimate day of the Vuelta, we witnessed something that’s rarer than a unicorn riding a bicycle – Wout Poels beating Remco Evenepoel. Now, if you’ve been following this race, you know Evenepoel’s been on fire, so this victory for Poels is like beating Usain Bolt in a footrace, or me finally winning at Scrabble against my buddy Bob. The course was no picnic; it was like a Belgian classic, with more ups and downs than a rollercoaster. And these guys, they’re not out for a leisurely Sunday ride, no sir. Poels, along with his buddy…
Report Well, folks, today at the Vuelta, it was a day for the speedsters, the road rocketeers, the guys who eat wind for breakfast. Team DSM-Firmenich had their finisher, Alberto Dainese, locked and loaded, and he didn’t disappoint. Now, this wasn’t your wild, unpredictable stage. No, sir. The peloton had those four escape artists on a leash the whole time. And Team DSM-Firmenich? Well, they played it cool, like a high-stakes poker game. They kept their powder dry, which, in cycling terms, means they were holding onto their secret weapon for the grand finale. As the tension in the peloton…