Author: Harold Dalton

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…

With six climbs on the menu stage 6 of Paris Nice 2020, opened the door to the climbers of the peloton and gave them their first real chance to make some inroads in the overall classification. The final 20km had a savage cat 2 climb with some bonus seconds available shortly after. With the GC far from over and Nice looming on the horizon make sure you check out our highlights of the decisive stage of the race.

With the negative results of the third and final block of testing and the quarantine period now at an end, the Emirati team have decided to return to Europe. This observation period was necessary to be sure of non-contagion for negative riders and staff, and also to allow the time to show the positive results of the others. These measures were to protect the health of loved ones at home, fellow teammates and the wider cycling community. The cases that have proved positive in the meantime will remain in the UAE, where they will remain in the best of care in hospital.…

After consultation with the relevant authorities, The Union Cycliste Internationale and the Ville de Nice, the organisers of Paris-Nice have decided that 7th stage, finishing at Valdebore la Colmiane, will be the last of the race. This decision, taken as part of the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus, means that the final stage in Nice is now cancelled.