Rapha's Fran Millar: 18 Months in, the Hard Part Is Just Beginning
After 18 months at Rapha, CEO Fran Millar says the brand is finally clarifying its purpose around community, tightening a sprawling product range, and reshaping its internal culture. She acknowledges the turnaround is slower than hoped, but metrics such as member retention and full‑price sell‑through are moving in the right direction. Millar also leveraged high‑profile athlete signings to reinforce Rapha’s premium positioning. The company, now owned by the Walton Brothers’ RZC fund, faces a steep path to sustainable growth.
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Netcompany-Ineos Still Looking for a Second Co-Title Partner
Netcompany has joined Ineos as a co‑title sponsor of the British WorldTour cycling team, marking the start of a five‑year partnership that puts artificial intelligence at the core of the squad’s strategy. While Ineos will remain a long‑term backer, the...
Evenepoel Switches to Training-Only Approach to the Tour
Remco Evenepoel, the 2024 Tour de France podium finisher, will skip all competition before the Grand Départ in Barcelona, opting for a training‑only program. Red Bull‑Bora Hansgrohe announced the cancellation of his planned start at the Tour Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes. The team’s analysis...
Soudal-QuickStep to Celebrate 150 Years of Castelli with Special Giro Jersey
Castelli and Soudal‑QuickStep unveiled a limited‑edition jersey for the upcoming Giro d'Italia, marking the Italian brand's 150th anniversary. The kit adopts a vintage cream colourway and incorporates historic motifs, from Jacques Anquetil's 1967 speed suit to the first Lycra shorts...
Spotted: Scott-SRAM Is on a New Spark RC
Scott‑SRAM’s mountain‑bike team rode a newly spotted Spark RC at the opening round of the Whoop UCI World Cup in South Korea. The bike appears to be a subtle evolution of the current Spark, most notably featuring a lower‑positioned rear...
Riis Says Netcompany-Ineos Would Be a 'Dream Team' For Vingegaard
Former Tour champion Bjarne Riis says the newly announced partnership between Danish IT firm Netcompany and Ineos creates a “dream team” for current Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard. The combined resources could give Vingegaard the muscle needed to challenge five‑time champion...
A Curious Day Out at the Netcompany Ineos Launch
Netcompany, a Danish digital services firm, has invested €100 million (about $108 million) in a five‑year partnership with Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Grenadiers, rebranding the WorldTour squad as Netcompany Ineos. The deal gives Netcompany an equal equity stake, boosting the team’s budget while...
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[Updated] Pogačar Slapped with 5,000 CHF Fine for 'Incorrect Placement of Publicity' On World Champ's Jersey
Tadej Pogačar was hit with a 5,000 CHF (≈$5,400) fine for allegedly misplacing sponsor logos on his world champion jersey during the post‑race ceremony after his Liège‑Bastogne‑Liège victory. The UCI jury cited “incorrect placement of publicity” as the violation, a rare and...
Iran War Briefly Interrupts Bahrain Victorious Paychecks
Bahrain Victorious staff and riders went two weeks without pay in March after a refinery owned by a key sponsor was hit during the escalating US‑Israel conflict with Iran. The attacks on the Gulf region disrupted the sponsor’s cash flow,...
Pro Racing's Latest Reform Project Is Billionaire-Led – and Gaining Momentum
A new venture called TeamCo is rallying 12 to 15 WorldTour and ProTeams to become shareholders in a reform‑focused company. Backed by six seed investors, including billionaire Ivan Glasenberg and the Visma‑Lease a Bike and Lidl‑Trek squads, the project targets...
Q&A: Why Basso's CEO Is Still an Optimist
Basso Bikes CEO Alessandro Basso remains upbeat about 2026 despite a gloomy cycling market. Industry peers such as Canyon, Trek and Specialized have announced layoffs as excess COVID‑era inventory forces discounting. Basso, a family‑run brand with about 70 employees and...
'Paul Seixas, Please Don't Sign for UAE': The Story Behind the Song
German‑Swedish artist Killow released a tongue‑in‑cheek song urging French prodigy Paul Seixas not to join UAE Team Emirates. The 19‑year‑old has already claimed victories at Flèche Wallonne, Strade Bianche (second to Tadej Pogačar) and the Basque Country stage race, sparking transfer rumors. Killow,...
The Open WI.DE 2.0 Gravel Bike Can Fit 29x2.6" Tires
Open Cycle unveiled the WI.DE 2.0 gravel bike just before the Sea Otter Classic, highlighting its ability to accommodate massive 29 × 2.6" (700 × 66 mm) tires. The model retains the original’s dual‑wheel compatibility, fitting both 700c and 650b setups, and builds on a...
Review: 1UP RakAttach XL Vs. Rigd RambleSwing Pro
The Escape Collective has posted a pay‑walled review comparing the 1UP RakAttach XL to the Rigd RambleSwing Pro, two popular bike rack attachment systems. The article emphasizes that membership funds independent cycling journalism, keeping content free from manufacturer influence. Readers...