Author: Harold Dalton

The 1999 Giro d’Italia. Unfortunately, this turned out to not be a positive time for Marco Pantani, but the Italian climber was truly at the height of his powers. And there’s no better example of the great champion’s riding than the 20th stage of that year’s race, taking riders from Predazzo to Madonna di Campiglio. Pantani punctured at the base of the final climb. His teammates assembled and led him one by one until he launched himself away like a rocket. The peloton hadn’t waited for him, and he sent them a message, passing every single rider one by one…

WIRE)–Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced that the Company and the event operator have postponed the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, 5k and Bike Tour originally scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health and safety of our participants, staff, and community is our top priority, and we will continue to follow the advice of public health officials,” said Ibi Montesino, senior vice president and managing director for North America, Herbalife Nutrition. “Therefore, we have decided it’s best to postpone the event until further notice,” added Montesino. Unless notified otherwise, all…

Well, they say it’s new. It’s really just the 2020 version of their existing MAG, but it delivers a lot of improvements: 18% Lighter16% Stiffer165mm ShockNo pivot ChainStayNew Carbon finishing1.2mm CNC SL Axle We actually don’t have much information despite them emailing us about it. Here’s what they have to say: Either you are riding on cross country or marathon trails, MAG is the ultimate racing machine. Monocoque technology, racing geometry, and a dedicated suspension system deliver the highest performance.You can choose to lock both suspension with one click and climb like a rocket or unlock and flying on the…

Due to the latest data on COVID-19’s spread and the healthcare system’s ability to manage this crisis, USA Cycling is recommending cancellation of all sanctioned events immediately and calling on all race and event directors, clubs, coaches, athletes, and members to postpone or cancel all scheduled races and events immediately. This includes any gatherings such as group rides, in-person group meetings, etc. We are suspending permits on all events through April 5th. USA Cycling will continue to monitor and meet with partners to assess the state of this national emergency and its impact on the cycling community. We are taking…

Based on the assessment made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) of the current situation related to the COVID-19 epidemic, and the restrictive measures taken by a number of countries within Europe and beyond prohibiting, in particular, gatherings and movement of people, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today announces a series of decisive measures with the aim of ensuring the maximum protection of health of all those involved in cycling events and sporting equity between participants. Not wishing to contribute to the spread of the virus and with the aim of ensuring sporting equity in its competitions, the UCI, after several…

REI Co-op announced Sunday night it will close its 162 retail stores nationwide beginning today because of the COVID-19 pandemic, President and CEO Eric Artz said in an email. The outdoor retailer will reopen March 27. “I believe that is the right thing for our community,” Artz said. “In fact, I believe it is our duty — to do all we can to help keep one another safe in this unprecedented moment.” All employees will be paid during the closure, Artz said. All online orders from REI.com will be eligible for free shipping, and customers who have questions about gear are encouraged…

Stage 7 of Paris Nice 2020 was the queen stage of this year’s race with a summit finish up the infamous Valdeblore la Colmiane – a beast of a mountain that climbs for 16.3km at an average gradient of 6.3%. This mountain also featured in the 2018 edition of Paris-Nice where it saw a rain-soaked Simon Yates take a commanding stage win. With a hard parcours straight from the start, and the Col de Vence early in the stage it was always going to be a tough race.

The unfortunate postponement or cancellation of major industry trade shows creates a significant loss for the bike industry, and other events may follow. Brands rely on these annual events to launch and showcase their latest products and innovations, and the media are eager to hear the stories behind them. At the core, industry events are the cultural glue, bringing people together and creating an atmosphere for authentic storytelling. The Global Media Conference is a live streaming event that creates an opportunity for brands to present their products to a worldwide media audience, and offers journalists – located anywhere in the…