Tags: Coronavirus
Alicia Leggett
May 5, 2022
Cube Issues Statement On Delivery Delays - 'Unlikely to Improve in the Foreseeable Future'
"It only takes one lacking component to prevent us from building a bike altogether."
James Smurthwaite
Jan 18, 2022
Athletes Now Need to be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID to Compete in France
France hosts a World Cup in March and the World Championships in August.
Alicia Leggett
Dec 6, 2021
Mountain Biking is 'Creativity with Consequences' - Catching Up with 2020's 'Pandemic Riders' After a Second Riding Season
One rider has been doing charity rides, another has started taking bikepacking trips, and one competed in the Sea Otter enduro on his hardtail.
Alicia Leggett
Sep 7, 2021
What Does the Vietnam Covid Shutdown Mean for Carbon Bikes?
The shutdown of a key factory in Vietnam is causing even more delays.
Alicia Leggett
Aug 26, 2021
EWS Cancels First 3 Rounds of 2022
The EWS rounds in Australia and New Zealand cannot take place, but will hopefully return in 2023.
TransRockies Race Series Cancels British Columbia Events Due to Covid Restrictions
The bike races canceled are the inaugural Gravel Royale and the Singletrack 6 stage race.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 12, 2021
Dakotah Norton Unable to Race in Maribor World Cup Following Positive COVID Test
Norton is hoping to be back for the World Championshsips later this month.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 19, 2021
Canada to Reopen Borders for Nonessential Travel
We know lots of you have been missing your Whistler fix.
Alicia Leggett
Jul 19, 2021
Positive Covid Cases at Olympics Up to 62, Number of Athletes & Staff in Quarantine Increases
Officials had intended to make the Olympic village the "safest place in Tokyo."
Alicia Leggett
Jul 8, 2021
State of Emergency Declared in Tokyo as COVID Cases Spike Ahead of Olympic Games
Three athletes have already tested positive for the virus upon arrival in Tokyo.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 17, 2021
Shimano Factory Shut Down in Malaysia May Cause Additional Product Delays
Due to new government COVID regulations the facility is shut down until at least the end of the month.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 1, 2021
Crankworx Whistler Cancelled for 2021
Crankworx is cancelled for the second year running but has announced plans to return in 2022.
Ed Spratt
Apr 1, 2021
Not an April Fools - The Fort William DH World Cup Cancelled
The 2021 DH World Cup season will now kick-off at Leogang in June.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 18, 2021
Greg Minnaar Shares his Training Difficulties Following a COVID-19 Diagnosis
Greg Minnaar has announced on social media that he caught COVID-19 while on a trip to Europe.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 5, 2021
Update: Maribor World Cup Officially Postponed Until August
Maribor will now be the fourth round of the series.
Alicia Leggett
Mar 4, 2021
Fort William DH World Cup to Take Place Without Spectators
Coronavirus continues to reshape the 2021 racing season, and while the racing at Fort William can proceed, the atmosphere will be very different this year.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 4, 2021
London Bike Show Is Another COVID-19 Casualty After Owner Closes Shop
The UK's largest bike exhibition couldn't outlast the pandemic.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 23, 2020
Cube Global Squad Withdraws from Lousa World Cups due to Rising COVID Cases
Phil Atwill, Gaetan Vige, Max Hartenstern and their mechanics and team staff will not be making the trip over to Portugal for racing next weekend
James Smurthwaite
Oct 22, 2020
What Does Portugal's 'State of Calamity' Mean for the Lousa World Cups?
Will Portugal's new measures affect racing next weekend?
James Smurthwaite
Oct 16, 2020
Eurobike 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Rising case numbers, returning lockdowns and companies announcing stricter internal travel policies have forced the trade show to cancel for 2020.
James Smurthwaite
Oct 5, 2020
5 Positive COVID Tests Registered at Nove Mesto World Cup [Update: Two Members of Team USA Test Positive]
The UCI has stepped up its testing protocol in Leogang.
Sarah Moore
Sep 17, 2020
Bex Baraona & Chloe Taylor Test Positive for Covid-19, Will Miss Final EWS Rounds
The two British riders are the first EWS athletes to confirm positive Covid-19 tests.
James Smurthwaite
Sep 8, 2020
EWS Olargues & Petzen Jamnica Cancelled, Italian Rounds to Bring Season to a Close
The EWS season will now be wrapped up by the end of September
Sarah Moore
Sep 2, 2020
2020 Red Bull Rampage Cancelled
The 2020 event has been cancelled due to the current global health pandemic and the restrictions it has placed on travel to the United States.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 27, 2020
Update: All EWS Zermatt COVID Tests Returned Negative Results
Great news out of Zermatt.
Donate to Afrika Tikkun Charity in South Africa for a Chance to Win a Titan Racing Cypher Zeus
Titan Racing hopes to raise €25 000.00 to help those in need.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 26, 2020
5 Ways The UCI, EWS, & Other Race Organizers are Addressing COVID-19
The UCI and the organizers of EWS Zermatt have outlined new guidelines on how they intend to keep riders and fans safe in a COVID world.
James Smurthwaite
Aug 18, 2020
Sam Hill to Sit Out 2020 EWS Season Due to COVID Risk
COVID risks and travel restrictions mean Sam will be staying in Australia this year.
Red Bull Pump Track World Championship
Aug 14, 2020
Pump Track World Championships Cancelled, 2020 and 2021 Qualification Seasons to be Combined
The rest of the World Championships in Leogang are still due to go ahead.
Ed Spratt
Jul 31, 2020
EWS Postpones Colombia & Chile Races, Adds Italian Round in September
Pietra Ligure will host a round of the EWS for the first time on September 20.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 17, 2020
A Complete Timeline of Coronavirus' Effects on Mountain Biking Part 2 [Update: Rescheduled Cycle Show Moves to London]
We'll continuously update this story as more news comes in.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 12, 2020
A Complete Timeline of Coronavirus' Effects on Mountain Biking [Update: US Open of MTB Cancelled]
We'll continuously update this story as more news comes in.
Les Gets World Cup DH and XC Cancelled
Sarah Moore
Jul 1, 2020
2020 Sea Otter Classic Cancelled, Virtual 'Sea Otter Play' Event Announced for September
Organizers had initially postponed the April festival to October.
James Smurthwaite
Jun 3, 2020
Val di Sole World Cup DH and XC Cancelled
Val di Sole in Northern Italy becomes the latest race cancelled due to social distancing measures.
Andrew Parker
May 28, 2020
Video: How to Survive Quarantine as a Mountain Biker
Hilarious tips on how to stay in touch with the sport and be productive during these unprecedented times.
James Smurthwaite
May 26, 2020
Crankworx Whistler Cancelled for 2020
Crankworx will not take place in Whistler this year for the first time since 2004.
Devon Brown
May 26, 2020
Video: Entertaining Ideas for Stay At Home Mountain Bike Photography
You'll be a published mountain bike photographer in no time at all...
James Smurthwaite
May 22, 2020
Video: 'Omigod, Running is Boring' - Mountain Bikers in Quarantine with IFHT
"What if I built a pump track in the back yard?"
Sarah Moore
May 21, 2020
Join Rebecca Rusch on the Giddy Up Everesting Challenge Benefitting COVID 19 Relief This Weekend
Reach your vertical goals this weekend.
Daniel Sapp
May 19, 2020
How has COVID-19 Impacted Bike Retail in North America and Beyond? - Part 2
We checked in with several more shops to see how they're faring during these changing times.
Whistler Mountain Bike Park Opening Delayed
Ed Spratt
Mar 24, 2020
Good News from the Industry as it Rallies Against the Spread of Covid-19 [Update: Endura Start Production on PPE]
From mask manufacturing to 3-D printing ventilator parts, the bike industry is not standing still during the pandemic.
James Smurthwaite
May 8, 2020
Revenue Round Up: Tumultuous Times in a Coronavirus-Affected First Quarter
The global pandemic is shifting timelines and expectations, as brands rush to fix disrupted supply chains and adjust their product offerings in response.
Daniel Sapp
May 6, 2020
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Bike Retail in North America & Beyond?
With the world in the throes of a global pandemic, bicycle retailers have come up with solutions to continue business and keep riders on their bikes as best they can.
Sarah Moore
May 5, 2020
Dakine Ceases Operations in Hood River & Transitions Operations to Global HQ in SoCal
The end of an era for Dakine.
James Smurthwaite
May 5, 2020
Mont Sainte Anne XC and DH World Cups Cancelled
Racing will return to Quebec in 2021.
Sarah Moore
May 4, 2020
Eurobike Postponed - Slimmed Down Event Planned for November
Eurobike will now take place from November 24-26, 2020 without the public day, parties or demos.
Cam Baker
May 2, 2020
NZ Mountain Biker Magazine Releases Free Digital Copy of Issue 98
Some weekend reading from our friends at New Zealand Mountain Biker Magazine.
James Smurthwaite
May 1, 2020
Lenzerheide XC World Cup Postponed
Lenzerheide has become the latest World Cup XC round to be affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
Ed Spratt
Apr 30, 2020
Albstadt XC World Championships Cancelled
This year's XC World Championships is the latest event to be cancelled by the UCI.
Sarah Moore
Apr 28, 2020
EWS Whistler & 3 Other Events Cancelled as Enduro World Series Restructures 2020 Calendar
The world's best enduro racers will not be racing in Whistler this year for the first time since the series started.
Pinkbike Staff
Mar 30, 2020
2 Days Left Before the Pinkbike Academy Application Deadline - Apply Now!
The deadline for applications is Friday, May 1st.
Sarah Moore
Apr 27, 2020
Bas Van Steenbergen Takes On 10,000 Calorie Challenge to Raise Money for Canada's Food Banks on April 28th
Follow along tomorrow as the points leader in the battle for King of Crankworx challenges himself to burn 10,000 calories in a day to raise money for Food Banks Canada.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 21, 2020
GoPro Pivots to Direct Sales, Lets 20% of Staff Go
More than 200 jobs lost as COVID-19 forces GoPro's hand.
Ed Spratt
Apr 20, 2020
'Goggles for Docs’ Program Launched to Donate Goggles to Health Care Workers
Goggles for Docs is a newly formed organization that has the sole purpose of supplying medical staff goggles who currently are working without proper eye protection equipment
Sarah Moore
Apr 20, 2020
Video: Emily Batty Shares Thoughts & Feelings on Olympic Postponement
Emily Batty opens up on what this difficult time has been like for her.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 14, 2020
Vallnord DH and XC World Cups Cancelled
Vallnord is the latest World Cup to announce a cancellation due to the pandemic.
Steedz Enduro Team Launch' Chill the Shred-Save a Bed' Initiative
New charity initiative set up by the Steedz Enduro Team.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 9, 2020
UCI Furloughs Staff, Refunds Event Fees, & Senior Staff Take Pay Cuts
The UCI takes drastic steps to combat the financial fallout of the Coronavirus outbreak.
BC Parks Closes All Provincial Parks Due to Covid-19
BC Parks has closed all provincial parks in response to the call for increased action to address COVID-19.
Brian Park
Apr 6, 2020
Introducing Pond Beaver 2020, Pinkbike's Virtual Trade Show Coverage
Virtually all bike industry trade shows were cancelled or postponed, so we're putting on a virtual trade show through the magic of the internet and the postal service.
Pinkbike Originals
Apr 4, 2020
Video: How MTB Pros Are Dealing with COVID-19 Around The World
We reached out to pro mountain bikers around the world to get some insight on to how they’re staying fit, active, and busy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarah Moore
Apr 3, 2020
Interview: Jill Kintner - 'It's Far Better to Focus on Positive Things That You Can Control in Your Own Life'
Jill Kintner talks about why she decided to return to the full Crankworx World Tour this year and how she's coping during these uncertain times.
James Smurthwaite
Apr 3, 2020
New Zealand Health Minister Criticized for Mountain Biking During Lockdown
David Clark drove to Signal Hill trails despite public advice to exercise "locally and safely"
Sarah Moore
Apr 1, 2020
Crankworx Innsbruck 2020 Postponed
Crankworx Innsbruck has been postponed to September 30th.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 30, 2020
Tokyo Olympics Confirms July 2021 Start Date
The Games will now run from 23 July to 8 August 2021 with the Paralympics coming shortly after.
Ed Spratt
Mar 28, 2020
Albstadt XC World Championships Postponed
This year's XC World Championships is the latest event to be disrupted by the spread of Coronavirus.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 25, 2020
Must Watch: 16 Free Feature-Length Bike Movies to Binge in Self Isolation
We've been turning to mountain bike movies between turbo sessions to keep the stoke high.
Brian Park
Mar 24, 2020
Letter from the Editor: All in this Together
We’re going to keep on keeping on, even while the mountain bike world pauses.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 24, 2020
Fort William World Cup Cancelled, Nove Mesto World Cup XC Postponed
More race calendar disruption due to the spread of Coronavirus.
Sarah Moore
Mar 23, 2020
Haley Smith's 12 Mental Strategies for Managing Self-Quarantine & the Covid-19 Pandemic
Mental health advocate and World Cup XC racer Haley Smith shares her strategies for quarantine.
Sarah Moore
Mar 23, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Postponed
In a phone interview with USA Today, the International Olympic Committee's Dick Pound said that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed, likely to 2021.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 23, 2020
Video: British Doctor Urges Mountain Bikers to "Make Good Decisions"
Euan Rossi, an orthopedic surgeon and medical consultant at events like Crankworx and Hardline, is urging mountain bikers to not put pressure on the emergency servives.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 23, 2020
Updated: Canada & Australia Withdraw From 2020 Olympics
Canada pulls all its athletes from the games as Australia and New Zealand hint they could do the same.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 20, 2020
Confirmed: Losinj World Cup Cancelled, Maribor World Cup Postponed, EWS Olargues Moved to October
More bad news for race fans as the UCI confirms more race cancellations.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 19, 2020
How the Coronavirus Lockdown is Affecting European MTB Brands
Coronavirus is hitting western Europe hard. Here's how Met, Orbea, Formula, EXT and Commencal are coping with the upheaval.
Sarah Moore
Mar 19, 2020
Social Round Up: 7 Athletes Getting 'Quarantine Jacked'
What some of your favourite professional riders are doing instead of gearing up to race this weekend.
Sarah Moore
Mar 19, 2020
IMBA & 4 Trail Associations Share Best Practices for Riding During Covid-19 Outbreak
If you're somewhere where you're allowed to ride, follow these best practices.
Round 1 of the British 4X Series Cancelled
Following new advice from the UK government, organisers made the decision to cancel Round 1 of the British 4X Series at Chicksands Bike Park.
Ed Spratt
Mar 15, 2020
The UCI Strengthens Measures Against COVID-19
The UCI has revealed its strengthened measures to combat the serious threat of COVID-19.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 11, 2020
EWS Rounds 1 and 2 Postponed due to Coronavirus
The South American rounds of the EWS get pushed back until November.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 10, 2020
Lousã Portugal World Cup Postponed
Updated: We have received confirmation from the UCI that the event will be postponed due to concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 10, 2020
Sea Otter Classic Rescheduled for October
After being postponed due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus, the festival has been rescheduled for October 1-4.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 6, 2020
Torquato Testa to Miss Rotorua Slopestyle Due to Coronavirus Self Isolation
Regulations introduced after Torquato Testa arrived in New Zealand will see him miss the slopestyle finals.
James Smurthwaite
Mar 6, 2020
Bespoked Becomes the Latest Show Postponed Due to COVID-19
The British handbuilt bike show moves to mid-October.
Sarah Moore
Mar 5, 2020
Sea Otter Classic Announces Cancellation of April Event with Plans to Reschedule
We have received official word that the Sea Otter Classic won't be running as scheduled in Monterey April 16-19, 2020.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 5, 2020
Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup Postponed due to COVID-19 as UCI Issues New Guidelines for Virus Protection
The season inaugural UCI XCE World Cup in Dubai has been canceled.
Daniel Sapp
Mar 3, 2020
NAHBS Postponed Until August Due to Concerns About COVID-19 Virus
The coronavirus outbreak is continuing to take its toll on the bike industry.
Daniel Sapp
Feb 25, 2020
IOC Official Comments on Potential Impacts of Coronavirus on 2020 Tokyo Olympics
IOC Committee member Dick Pound indicates that the Tokyo Olympics are more likely to be canceled than moved or rescheduled if the virus is not under control in a couple months.
Dan Roberts
Feb 12, 2020
Industry Insider: The Potential Impacts of the Novel Coronavirus on the Bike Industry
The effects of the coronavirus will likely be felt on the sales floor and financial forecasts for much longer than the virus is in the news.
James Smurthwaite
Feb 11, 2020
Taipei Cycle Show Postponed Until May Due to Coronavirus
As travel and logistical restrictions mount, the show is pushed back until summer.
Sarah Moore
Feb 3, 2020
Taipei Cycle Show Announces It Will Run As Scheduled Despite Coronavirus Outbreak But Without Chinese Visitors and Exhibitors
The Asian show will go ahead but with certain provisions in place due to the Coronavirus.