Joe Harris

Part five of a deep dive into what it will take to grow the popularity of cycling in the U.S.

The Outer Line review the intent and current effects of the system, and offer recommendations for how it should be used in the future.

Could pro cycling take lessons from pro triathlon?

The Rodchenkov Act, signed into U.S. law in December 2020, could bring significant consequences for cheating in sports — and the sort of results that WADA failed to deliver during the Russian doping saga. But such impacts could also come at a significant financial cost, and could permanently erase the legal buffers separating sports integrity from criminal prosecution.

Dr. Richard Freeman’s Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service hearing in Great Britain picked up again in October.

David Lappartient may have ill-advisedly shifted rider frustrations away from the CPA and towards the UCI.

What could happen to team race strategies, or the overall outcome if one or more teams are expelled from the race? The chaotic 1998 Tour provides some interesting lessons and insights.

A look at how the international charitable group emphasizes bicycle recycling and self-reliance to build economic growth and empower local populations

During the Tour de France 25 years ago, pro cycling missed an important early warning signal about the escalating impact of EPO on the peloton.

Doping rings often use legal pharmaceuticals that have been illegally diverted to the black market. The Outer Line examines how anti-diversion tactics used by the healthcare industry can be used to combat doping.

The Outer Line examines the news that Bjarne Riis will take a director role with NTT Pro Cycling for 2020.

The UCI's new reforms to track racing leave no room for sponsor-backed trade teams

Cycling’s dependence upon financial sponsorship could leave it more susceptible to sports-washing

The final installment of the Rapha roadmap provides a conclusion to the 10-part series

In chapter 9 of the Rapha Roadmap, the authors explore ways to create an emotional connection between fans, participants, and pro racing

In this chapter of the Rapha Roadmap, we examine whether different structures could create new revenue models for pro cycling

Pro cycling needs to break free from its sponsorship-revenue model, and develop new ways to bring money into the sport

Pro cycling needs to do more than just develop and produce more compelling television broadcast coverage. It also needs to explore and embrace new approaches and technologies.

Cycling can build its fan base by telling compelling stories about the personalities in the races and by harnessing modern broadcast technology to enrich the viewer experience.

Reimagining cycling's points structure and the way that grand tour overall results are decided could encourage fans to follow cycling all season long.

With WorldTour teams dependent on short-term sponsorships, there's a lack of continuity. Regionally based teams or a franchise-based model could help fix that.

The current pro cycling calendar is a patchwork of events lacking a clear season-long narrative. A major shakeup could make it more accessible for fans.

There is one conclusion that echoes most loudly from our research, in interview after interview; professional cycling is broken.

Zwift's growing online racing scene has attracted millions of dollars of investment capital and legions of devoted indoor cyclists.

The late Paul Sherwen's legacy extends well beyond the world of pro cycling. He devoted his life away from the races to helping the Ugandan people.

Michael Aisner, the man behind the Coors Classic, details six ways that pro cycling can build mainstream fan interest.

Thirty years after the legendary Coors Classic ran its course, Michael Aisner's influence on American cycling is still prominent.

Running a wildly successful bike shop is one thing — building a velodrome? That was a new challenge.

Sports gambling is now legal across the United States, which opens many doors for sports like cycling on which to capitalize.

By settling the Federal lawsuit for a relative bargain, Pascal’s Wager was Armstrong’s safest bet.

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