'It's a No Until It's a Yes but Things Are Looking Very Promising' – Visma-Lease a Bike Boss Offers Update...
Visma‑Lease a Bike’s CEO Richard Plugge said the team is in advanced talks with several potential title sponsors, aiming for a deal that could contribute roughly $21.8 million – about 30% of the budgets of the sport’s wealthiest squads, which range from $65 million to $76 million. Visma is scaling back its financial commitment, leaving the Dutch outfit to find a new main sponsor by early 2027, ideally announced at the Tour. Plugge emphasized the desire to stay independent rather than cede ownership to a sponsor, citing recent owner‑sponsor models as cautionary examples. He also reaffirmed commitment to the One Cycling reform agenda, noting ongoing dialogue with UCI President David Lappartient and a broad stakeholder consultation on economic changes.
The Fastest Bike We've Ever Tested, but Is It Actually Any Good to Ride? Cérvelo S5 Review
Cervélo’s latest S5 is positioned as the fastest aero road bike on the market, featuring a new one‑piece cockpit, refined tube shapes, and a weight of 7.98 kg. The Dura‑Ace‑spec build retails for $14,350, delivering a 6.3‑watt aerodynamic gain over its...
‘Unbound 200 Being My First Gravel Race Seems a Bit Unhinged’ – Special Ed Teacher Jake Richards on His Path...
Jake Richards, a 27‑year‑old special‑education teacher and former Little 500 competitor, earned a second wild‑card entry for the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix gravel series. After a gritty 74th‑place finish at the 2023 Unbound 200, he now lines up with seasoned pros at...
Rohan Dennis Complains of Media Harassment and 'False Narrative' After Melissa Hoskins' Death in 2023
Former world‑time‑trial champion Rohan Dennis, who pleaded guilty to an aggravated charge after his wife Melissa Hoskins died in a car crash he drove on Dec 30 2023, says journalists fabricated a false narrative. He received a 17‑month suspended sentence, a $100...
'Fewer Minutes but More Eyeballs' – ASO Race Director Defends Reduction in Women's Paris-Roubaix Broadcast and His 'Moron' Comments on...
ASO race director Thierry Gouvenou defended cutting the live broadcast of Paris‑Roubaix Femmes from three hours to a 90‑minute window, arguing the race will reach a larger audience by airing after the men’s event. He cited logistical constraints from local authorities...
Action Camera Jargon Buster: What Do All the Specs and Complex Terminology Mean?
The article serves as a jargon buster that demystifies the technical terms found on action‑camera spec sheets, targeting cyclists of all skill levels. It explains sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, video parameters like bit depth, bit rate, and aspect...
Are Scientists Now More Important than Star Riders? Inside Pro Cycling's Race for Scientific Innovation
Professional cycling is entering a new era where scientific research rivals star power. Teams such as Tudor Pro Cycling are allocating substantial budgets to engineers, data scientists, and PhDs to chase marginal gains through wind‑tunnel testing, CFD, and AI. Recent...
How Can a Bike Be Faster in a Crosswind? Explaining the Sail Effect in Aerodynamics
Cycling aerodynamics research reveals that certain bike frames and wheels generate a "sail effect" in cross‑winds, reducing drag and even producing forward thrust. Tests by Cyclingnews Labs showed deep‑tube frames like the Factor ONE and disc wheels achieve lower drag...
There’s a New Sheriff in Waterproof Cycling Jacket Town, and Its Name Is the Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket
The Pas Normal Mechanism Shell Jacket emerges as a top‑tier waterproof cycling shell, featuring a 20,000 mm waterproof rating and 20,000 g/m²/24 h breathability thanks to a Polartec Power Shield Pro membrane. Its roomy, slightly stretchy cut accommodates substantial mid‑layers, while a durable...