More teams and races on hiatus over COVID-19 fears
More teams are putting their seasons on hold and more races are being cancelled, though Paris-Nice seems on track to start on Sunday.
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Coronavirus Fears Cancel Races, Keep Teams Home
Astana Pro Cycling, Ag2R-La Mondiale and Team Ineos are the lastest teams to announce that they will refrain from race activities for most of the month of March
Mitchelton-SCOTT withdraws from eight races on COVID-19 fears
Following extensive discussions, Mitchelton-SCOTT has made the decision to withdraw its mens’ and womens’ teams from a number of European races in the month of March
Will Egan Bernal beat or meet the odds for Paris-Nice?
With the start of Paris-Nice still three weeks off, it’s too early to predict rosters, but it’s almost certain that Egan Bernal will return as the favorite to win the 2020 edition.
SCICON announces eyewear deal with Israel Start-Up Nation
SCICON Sports has partnered with WorldTour Israel Start-Up Nation for 2020 on a two year deal
Lars Bak moves into sporting director role with NTT Pro Cycling
Lars Bak transitions into a new role as an Assistant Sports Director at NTT Pro Cycling in 2020.
Tour Down Under taps Aussie vet Stuart O’Grady as race director
Renowned South Australian cyclist Stuart O’Grady will take over direction of the Santos Tour Down Under in January 2020.
SIDI releases new shoe to celebrate 60th anniversary
In honor of their 60 years of history, Sidi has released the SIXTY, encapsulating their continued quest for innovation in cycling shoes.
Taylor Phinney announces retirement
This weekend in Japan, Taylor Phinney will zip up his EF Education First kit for the last time.
Lotto Soudal strengthens team with John Degenkolb
Lotto Soudal welcomes John Degenkolb to the team next year.