Cycling
Belarus stripped of European Track Championships amid ongoing political tension
The European Cycling Union (UEC) has cancelled next month’s European Track Championships in Belarus amid the enduring political situation in the country.
Krys continues as top-tier sponsor of Tour de France
Cycling’s Tour de France will continue to be sponsored by French optician Krys.
The three-year extension signed by the brand means it continues its association as a major partner of the event.
Utrecht to host departure of La Vuelta 2022 after 2020 cancellation
The Dutch city of Utrecht has been announced as the host for the official departure of the 2022 Vuelta a España.
Trek retains Segafredo as co-title sponsor of UCI WorldTour team
Italian coffee brand Segafredo has extended its title sponsorship presence in UCI WorldTour cycling
Quick-Step extends backing of UCI WorldTour team, Deceuninck to depart
Flooring company Quick-Step has renewed its naming rights deal with UCI WorldTour cycling outfit Deceuninck – Quick-Step for a further six years, but Belgian window manufacturer Deceuninck is set to e…
Host venues named for inaugural UCI Track Champions League
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today (Tuesday) held an official launch event for its new Track Champions League, a new competition being operated in collaboration with Discovery and its Eurosport…
UCI expands association with Santini to new Track Champions League
Cycling’s world governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale, has added Italian sportswear company Santini as a sponsor of the newly-formed UCI Track Champions League.
Hong Kong to host UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup
Hong Kong is welcoming its first major international sporting event in more than a year this week as its hosts the 2021 Tissot Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Track Cycling Nations Cup
Women’s Tour de France to be revived in 2022, says Prudhomme
Christian Prudhomme, general director of the Tour de France, has confirmed that a women’s race will take place in 2022, the first in 33 years.
Tour of Britain and other UK events link up with Pearl Izumi
Sweetspot Group, organisers of UK cycling events including the tour of Britain, has signed up cycling outfitters Pearl Izumi as a sponsor
UCI strengthens sponsorship portfolio with Vittoria addition
Cycling’s world governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale, has signed up bicycle tyre manufacturer Vittoria to its sponsorship portfolio.
Bianchi Specialissima continues as official bike of the Giro d’Italia
Cycling’s Giro d’Italia has renewed its sponsorship deal with bike manufacturer Bianchi ahead of the 2021 event.
Giro d’Italia returns to free-to-air television in Australia in deal with SBS
Australian public-service broadcaster SBS has secured exclusive free-to-air rights to broadcast the Giro d'Italia until 2025
Velon claims first with FanHub-developed fantasy game
Velon, the team-owned marketing, media and technology company for professional road cycling, has announced the release of a new fantasy game in association with developer FanHub
Discovery deepens cycling involvement with Enduro investment
Media group Discovery has invested in Enduro Sports Organisation, which owns and operates the Enduro World Series (EWS) mountain bike championships and the EWS-E electric mountain bike series
UCI and Eurosport Events announce format for Track Cycling Champions League
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has revealed the racing format and other plans for its inaugural UCI Track Cycling Champions League, which launches in November this year
Toyota renews sponsorship of Giro d’Italia and other Italian cycling classics
Automotive manufacturer Toyota has renewed its agreement as the official car of the cycling classics organised by RCS Sport.
This includes the Giro d’Italia, which this year will begin on May 8.
Intimissimi Uomo takes on Giro d’Italia white jersey sponsorship
Italian men’s underwear brand Intimissimi Uomo has upgraded its association with the Giro d’Italia cycling classic to take on the white jersey sponsorship.