Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO)
ASO takes Tour de France experience to China
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has signalled its intention to tap into the Chinese market by partnering with the Activation Group agency to form new events themed around the annual ‘Grand Tour’ cycling race.
Deutschland Tour set for 2018 launch
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has confirmed that the new Deutschland Tour cycling event will launch in August 2018, amid aspirations to make it a key part of the elite WorldTour calendar.
Government and cycling authorities to combat mechanical doping at Tour de France
The French government and cycling authorities have joined forces to announce that thermal imaging cameras will be utilised at the 2016 Tour de France in an effort to combat so-called mechanical doping.
Questions about Infantino’s integrity are, at best, premature
Frank Dunne, Chief Sports Writer, SportBusiness Group on questions regarding the new Fifa president's integrity
SportBusiness in Numbers 8 | Media | How major sports events fared on TV in Europe’s big five in 2014-15
Audience ratings and trends for major events in 2014-15 including the Fifa World Cup, Winter Olympics, Tour de France and more, with data from Eurodata TV Worldwide.The Fifa World Cup 2014 generated the largest average audience for a major international sports event (as opposed to domestic leagues and competitions) in four of the five major European markets in 2014-15.
Dusseldorf targets Tour de France stage
The Mayor of Dusseldorf, Thomas Geisel, has entered into talks to bring a stage of the Tour de France cycling event to the German city.
ASO takes Tour de France experience to Australia
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO) is to launch a new event in Australia as part of an effort to broaden the global reach of the annual cycling race.
Tour de France chief confirms British bids for 2017 Grand Depart
London and Manchester are among three British cities to have placed bids to host the Grand Depart of the 2017 Tour de France.
Dimension unveils landmark data platform for Tour de France
Global IT solutions and services provider Dimension Data has announced the roll out of a landmark data platform for this year’s Tour de France, under its partnership with the event’s organiser Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO).
ASO threatens event withdrawal in bid to push through UCI reform
Amaury Sport Organisation, which stages a number of leading cycling races including the Tour de France, has threatened to pull its events from the International Cycling Union (UCI) calendar due to a lack of progress in the governing body’s reform drive, according to Reuters.
Dakar Rally mainstay Chile withdraws to focus on disaster relief
Chile has withdrawn from its status as a regular host country for the Dakar Rally, stating the funds needed to stage the 2016 edition of the annual motorsport event would be better used to repair damage caused by flash floods that have hit the northern, desert region of the South American country.
Portsmouth eyes 2018 Tour de France stage
The English city of Portsmouth is holding talks over the possibility of hosting a stage of cycling’s Tour de France in 2018.
ASO seeks to add new Dimension to cycling showpieces
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has signed a five-year partnership with global IT solutions and services provider Dimension Data in a move it says will “revolutionise” the viewing experience for its leading cycling events.
Dakar Rally organisers keen on South American expansion
Dakar Rally organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) wants to expand the 2016 edition of the annual motorsport event to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, according to Argentine sports newspaper Olé.
Andorra follows Vuelta deal with Tour de France partnership
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has announced that Andorra will be part of the 2016 edition of the cycling race.
Tour de France’s Grand Depart to return home in 2016
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has announced that the Grand Depart of the cycling race will return to its home country in 2016 with the department of Manche awarded the hosting rights.
ASO rejects Thailand’s Tour de France claims
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has moved to deny claims from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) that the two parties are in talks for the Southeast Asian nation to host part of the cycling showpiece.
Tour de France chief hails Yorkshire
Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme has insisted that Yorkshire has “raised the bar” for future hosts of the cycling event’s Grand Départ after an estimated crowd of between four and five million people packed the roadsides in the UK county at the weekend.