Bicycling

3/12/2025 |  XDS Astana seek time trial edge with colour coding (Reuters Sports) LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - Professional cycling teams leave no stone unturned in trying to shave off seconds in time trials but XDS Astana have come up with a new approach -- multi-coloured socks and gloves.
In Tuesday's team time trial at the Paris-Nice race, XDS Astana's seven riders all wore eye-catching fluorescent socks and gloves in different shades, but it was not just a fashion statement.

3/11/2025 |  Boyd Cycling Ramps Up U.S. Bike Rims Production as Tariffs Threaten Supply Chain (SGB UPDATE) Boyd Cycling is ramping up U.S. production of its carbon fiber and alloy rims in a move that has reportedly been “years in the making” and strategically planned ahead of the newly imposed tariffs on Chinese imports.
The Greenville, SC-based maker of performance bicycle wheels said the goal of bringing production and jobs to the U.S. “positions Boyd Cycling as a key domestic supplier for cycling brands seeking high-quality, competitively priced alternatives.”

2/12/2025 |  EXEC: Shimano Inc. Sees 2024 Sales Decline on Soft Bike and Fishing Demand (SGB UPDATE) Shimano, Inc. reported that the global economy started to show moderate growth on the back of subsided inflation during fiscal year 2024; however, uncertainty about the outlook increased due to rising tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, a stagnant Chinese economy, and the changes in leadership in various countries. The observations came in the company’s year-end financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

1/23/2025 |  EXEC: Tern Bicycles Creates European Distribution Company (SGB UPDATE) Tern Bicycles, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, has established Tern ZE, its first distribution office in Europe, based in Cologne, Germany, to support customers in the region better.
“Tern ZE moves us closer to the market and allows us much more focus when working with dealers and Tern customers,” stated Josh Hon, Tern team captain. “In today’s fast-changing market, the ability to react quickly is critical. We’ve seen the benefits of this focus and agility with our U.S. distribution company and we’re excited to bring the same advantages to Europe.”

11/25/2024 |  USA Cycling Reveals Schedule for 2025 National Championships (SportsTravel) “We’re still on Cloud 9 from the record-breaking performances of Team USA cyclists at the Paris 2024 Olympics,” said Brendan Quirk, USA Cycling president and chief executive officer. “That spirit of dreaming big is what makes our National Championships so meaningful. There’s something for everyone and we welcome all our members to pick a National Championship and set their own personal goals.”