From today it is now legal to bet on cycling races in France. Until now, it was banned but of course many would simply use the internet to place a bet with an overseas operator. But France has now partially liberalised this law, ending the state monopoly ending what was increasingly becoming a farce, a … Read more
There’s plenty of debate on the internet regarding the donation of money apparently made by Lance Armstrong to the UCI. Every time I read or hear an account of this it seems the sum involved changes and the timing is unknown too. All this would be avoidable if the UCI published its accounts. It already … Read more
An anonymous visitor left a comment on the article about London’s Rapha café. I was wondering aloud what other clothing companies would do, “imagine what an Assos shop would like (I’m thinking polished concrete and Corbusier furniture)”. Only it turns out Assos have their concept stores and apparently you can stop by for coffee. See … Read more
I wrote about how to turn pro before, this is a follow-up to that piece. Join the right teamMany amateur teams send riders into the pro ranks every year. Not just because their riders are strong, but because they are recommended by the team staff as well. If you are capable of winning, then winning … Read more
London cycling brand Rapha has opened a café and shop in London. The design looks very modern, you can see some more images over at the Bianchista blog. It’s on the edge of the City, London’s wealthy financial district and one of the more creative areas of London. The symbolism is obvious, it’s close to … Read more
I wrote earlier this month that RadioShack could be up for sale, the retailing business and not its cycling team. But whilst the New York Post has a decent track record in flushing out takeover rumours, there’s been nothing so far. RadioShack announced its first quarter results this week, profits came in ahead of expectations. … Read more
BackgroundLagardère is a French company with a focus on media interests. It owns 20% of French satellite TV channel Canal+ as well as other print interests, like newspaper Le Monde. It’s the world’s largest magazine publisher, via its subsidiary Hachette-Filipacchi. Run today by Arnaud Lagardère, the company is now coming under pressure from certain shareholders … Read more
I don’t get too excited by money but I am interested in business. So here’s a question, who is the wealthiest man in cycling? In looking for the answers, we can see some clues into yesterday’s Tour de France team selections. It’s vintage Krug, you know I can almost hear people saying Lance Armstrong. Good … Read more