Cycling
Bahrain WorldTour team set to require new title sponsor as McLaren ‘heads for exit’
UCI WorldTour cycling team Bahrain-McLaren is reportedly searching for a new title sponsor with the British automotive manufacturer McLaren considering exiting the sport
ASO and Zwift to offer Virtual Tour de France
Amaury Sports Organisation has teamed up with online cycling platform Zwift to launch the first-ever Virtual Tour de France, with professional races taking place in both men’s and women’s classifications.
Mitchelton-Scott lands Manuela Fundación as title sponsor
UCI WorldTour cycling team Mitchelton-Scott has agreed a deal for Manuela Fundación to become its new title sponsor for the rest of the 2020 season.
BBC secures England cricket highlights and cycling’s V-Series Women’s Tour
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has acquired highlights rights to the England cricket team’s Test and one-day international matches this summer, while it has also agreed a deal to cover the V-Series W…
French sports minister wants 5,000 fans in stadiums by end of July
Roxana Mărăcineanu, France’s minister for sport, has outlined ambitious plans to open French sporting events to fans as soon as the end of July.
Rory McIlroy and Gordon Hayward highlight inaugural Peloton All-Star Ride
ESPN is partnering with US exercise equipment and media company Peloton to stage a virtual indoor cycling race featuring athletes and celebrities from across the sports landscape to benefit Covid-19 relief …
Tour of Britain becomes latest major UK event to fall
The Tour of Britain has become the latest cycling event hit by Covid-19, with this year’s edition being cancelled and rescheduled for 2021.
UCI WorldTour’s CCC Team seeks new main sponsor
UCI WorldTour cycling outfit CCC Team is seeking a new title sponsor after Polish shoe and bag retail group CCC elected to end its deal early amid wider financial struggles at the company
Giro and Vuelta overlap in revamped UCI World Tour calendar
A revamped 2020 UCI World Tour calendar will include an overlapping of the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España, two of cycling’s ‘Grand Tours’.
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Eurosport, GCN and Zwift unite for virtual cycling series
Discovery-owned international sports broadcaster Eurosport and Global Cycling Network have joined forces with online training and racing platform Zwift to launch a new exhibition racing series for the…
Dutch leg of postponed Vuelta cancelled due to roadworks and lack of accommodation
The Dutch leg of the 2020 Vuelta a España has been cancelled because of complications related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Title sponsor Deceuninck affirms commitment to UCI World Tour team
Window manufacturer Deceuninck has indicated its commitment to retaining its title sponsorship of UCI World Tour cycling Deceuninck-QuickStep
Olympic Channel to show Tour de Suisse-backed Digital Swiss 5
Over-the-top streaming service the Olympic Channel will show free live coverage of the Tour de Suisse-backed ‘Digital Swiss 5’ e-cycling event.
Eleven Sports lands Digital Swiss 5 virtual cycling rights in six territories
International broadcaster Eleven Sports has acquired live rights to the Tour de Suisse-backed ‘Digital Swiss 5’ e-cycling event in six territories.
France Télévisions buoyed by minimal Tour de France-Roland Garros overlap
French public-service broadcaster France Télévisions has issued its support for the Tour de France’s rescheduled dates, saying that the minimal overlap with tennis’ French Open will ease its scheduling heada…
ITV in talks to show Tour de Suisse-backed virtual cycling series
UK commercial broadcaster ITV is in talks to acquire rights to the forthcoming ‘Digital Swiss 5’ e-cycling event, SportBusiness understands.
Tour de France postponed to August and September
The Tour de France has been moved to August 29 after the French government announced that large gatherings would be banned in the country until at least mid-July
Cycle brand Bianchi backs Giro d’Italia with three-year deal
Italian cycle brand Bianchi will be the official sponsor and exclusive bicycle of the Giro d'Italia for three years from 2020 to 2022